PocketWizard MiniTT1 mini review
Posted by Craig | Filed under cameras and gear, reviews
I picked up one of the new PocketWizard MiniTT1 radio triggers last week to replace a failed PlusII that I’ve used on my camera for the past 2-3 years.
I absolutely love the size of this thing. It’s nice and small, which will help the most when I want to shoot in portrait right next to a wall. It’s also not going to get tangled up in the strap like the PlusII often would.
I was initially concerned about the fact that there are no channel selector switches and thought I’d have to plug the MiniTT1 into my computer to modify the channel presets. False! I was pleased to see that it has a “learn” feature that’s really easy to use, not unlike setting up a universal remote control.
The only negative thing I can think to say about the MiniTT1 is that it uses an uncommon battery: a 3V CR2450 or CR2354. This isn’t a big deal and I can easily add it to my gear checklist when I do location shooting.
Tags: minireview, minitt1, pocketwizard, remote, review, trigger
Shooting another model
Posted by Craig | Filed under lighting, models
Here’s another photo I did recently with a lighting setup that I’m currently obsessed with. She’s not technically a model, but she’s a former Miss Minnesota. That’s good enough in my book and I’m pretty happy with the results.
© Craig VanDerSchaegen
For you photographers, the lighting setup was really simple: Two fluorescent work lights in front and one strobe behind her, camera right. I also used a couple of foamcore boards to keep light from hitting the background, but that was about it.
ANTM Cycle 12
Posted by Craig | Filed under photographers, television
It’s that time of year again. America’s Next Top Model started last night and while I’m less interested in the show each year, I still watch it to see the guest photographers do their thing.
This week’s photographer was Fadil Berisha.
Tags: antm, photographer
London’s last darkrooms
Posted by Craig | Filed under photographers
Richard Nicholson has documented London’s remaining darkrooms. I find the photos fascinating.
The rest of his work is interesting as well.
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