The photographs of Chen Changfen speak of tranquility and mysticism. Winter snow melting into the sea beneath a cold blue sky; miles of sand and rock as well as mountain landscapes have created a poetic background for the Great Wall of China over the years. For the past 30 years Changfen has trudged the steep paths to photograph the rough, hidden beauty of the Wall in a variety of...
When you fly commercial airlines these days, they always seem to make a point to say, "We know you have a choice in airlines, thank you for choosing us!" There are a lot of wedding photographers for prospective clients to choose from, but then again there is lots of business to go around. With the low-end wedding market taken over by "Cousin Jerry" with his...
I love photo backpacks. They support the load by means of a shoulder harness system, usually aided by a chest (sternum) strap and often a waist belt so you arrive at your destination no worse for wear. They're great for nature hikes as well as general travel.
I decided to test out a number of them to see how they would fit and perform for the traveling...
Freestyle Photographic Supplies announced that it has formed a relationship
with Fotoimpex of Germany naming Freestyle Photographic Supplies (Hollywood,
CA) the exclusive United States distributor of the ADOX brand black and white
films and papers.
This latest partnership with Fotoimpex makes Freestyle the exclusive U.S. distributor
of thirteen different and unique product lines which include Holga cameras and
accessories, Kentmere photographic papers, Cachet archival boxes and Slavich
black and white papers.
ADOX CMS 20 and ORT 25 black and white films have been desired by fine art and
pictorial photographers alike for their unparalleled sharpness and resolution.
In addition, ADOX's Adotech CMS Film Developer is specially formulated
to deliver maximum resolution and is uniquely matched for processing ADOX CMS
20 film.
This month our focus is on optical options, and we cover everything from fast
super zooms to wides and macros with our extensive lens reports. We also have
a buyer'sguid...
New Kodak Sensor Promises Enhanced Low-Light Performance
By Ron Leach
Kodak recently announced what they call a "groundbreaking image sensor
technology" that promises a 2x--4x increase in light sensitivity
(from one to two stops), resulting in significantly improved images taken under
low-light conditions.Exper...
Freestyle and the Creative Center for Photography Present: Three Generations
Of Weston
Freestyle Photographic Supplies is proud to announce a premiere black and
white photographic exhibition: "Three Generations of Weston Photography".
This exhibit runs from September 20 until December 3rd, 2007 at the gallery
of the CreativeC...
The head for this column comes from a statement by Bob Schwalberg, the irascible
senior editor of Pop Photo from back in the eighties who, when describing the
state of affairs for pros selling stock, told me, "Pictures are not pork
chops to be sold by the pound." He was...
Sharpics, Inc., has revealed its line of enhanced Studio Lighting Kits, designed
to offer cost-effective and easy-to-use solutions for achieving professional product
photography images.
Sharpics' Compact Studio Light Kit (model LKT-92) and Clamp-on Overhead
Light (model CLK-9) are said to be built to ensure accurate product photography
and bring out the true colors of the particular object being photographed. Sharpics'
compact designs can deliver ideal lighting placement for tabletop photography.
The line also includes two compact 30-watt fluorescent bulbs with the LKT-92 lighting
kit, which provide the equivalent to a 240-watt incandescent bulb. The CLK-9 Overhead
Light will feature one bulb. The compact fluorescent bulbs use 75 to 80 percent
less power than equivalent incandescent bulbs, offering energy-efficiency, cooler
temperature and longevity. The addition of these `daylight-balanced'
bulbs will also offer users the ability to achieve lighting effects comparable
to natural daylight.
Sharpics' Compact Studio Light Kit
The compact studio light kit includes two mini studio lights, designed for applications
such as tabletop photography. SRP: $129.95
Features:
· Two compact light stands
· Two 30-watt fluorescent bulbs, Color Temp. 5000K
· 2-section column with flip grip adjusts from 12" to 18"
· Two 9" reflectors with adjustable ball bracket
· On/off switch and 7-ft cord
· Each light fixture is rated 120V, 250 watts maximum
Sharpics' Clamp-on Overhead Light
Sharpics' Clamp-on Overhead Light extends product photography capabilities
to include overhead lighting effects. SRP: $89.95
Features:
· 2" clamp with molded knob
· One 30-watt fluorescent bulb, Color Temp. 5000K
· 2-section vertical column and 2-section horizontal column with twist lock
· 9" reflector with adjustable ball bracket
· On/off switch and 7-ft cord
· Rated 120V, 250 watts maximum
Sharpics is also the creator of the D-Flector -- a patent-pending portable
photo studio that quickly unfolds into a tabletop background stand to support
the product photography needs of everyone from professional to novice photographers.
The product is ideal for individuals to easily create high-quality product images
needed for selling items via the Internet, designing print catalogs, marketing
and promotional materials, art projects, etc. The D-Flector has also proven to
be helpful for documenting items for insurance claims, appraisals, home and office
inventories or estate planning.
Product Availability:
Sharpics' lighting products are available for purchase online at www.sharpics.com
and in a variety of retail camera stores.