The small FM-LM3 slip on flash supplied with the Olympus OM-D E-M5II is a really useful addition for close up shooting, but the light can be very direct and harsh resulting in strong defined shadows. I found a way to improve it using a gadget sold in the 70s called the Rima Blitz Flash Converter. …
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Why a Ring flash could be better
Many of us have a need to photograph small objects for inclusion with auction posts on sites like eBay, or on shops such as Etsy, or to show your products on you own web site. There are also many who have an interest in photography of insects and other close up subjects from an artistic …
Digiscoping – bird photography with spotting scopes
Wildlife photographers often wish they owned a longer lens of 500mm or so to taking close ups of birds and other smaller creatures. And often they may already have such a lens in the form of a spotting scope. By attaching the camera to the rear end of the spotting scope you create a lens …
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Hoyarex Filter System Guide
Hoyarex filters were arguably the best filter system made. Optically superb, several made from glass, solid filter holder, brilliant adjustable rubber hood for wide or super telephoto, and a useful range of filters. Hoyarex was a filter system developed by Hoya. Hoya was the big name in optical filters and then French manufacturer Cokin appeared …
UV Filter Guide
The Multi-purpose UV is similar to the skylight, absorbing the ultraviolet rays which often make scenic shots hazy and indistinct. Moreover, the UV, especially when used with black & white film, increases contrast, reduces haze and generally improves the “sharpness” of your photographs Many photographers buy a UV filter for each lens and leave them …
Pro 4 Hood Guide
The Pro 4 Hood was a unique design that allowed four effects filters to be loaded up and quickly flipped over the lens before taking a shot. Each of the four flaps has a clip frame to hold a Cokin A series or other 67mm square filter. Benefit as well as speed is once the …