Our First Gear Teardown/Repair Video
Hi Guys,
So a few days ago, we made our first instructional video on how to repair a wobbly / shaky Hot-shoe connector on a Yongnuo RF-605N Wireless Flash Trigger.
See it here:
Buying Used VS New Photography Equipment
If you want to buy some used photography equipment then you certainly have a lot to think about. After all, you can get used photography equipment for relatively cheap but at the end of the day, you need to know exactly what you are purchasing so you can prevent problems at a later date. When purchasing your used equipment you need to make sure that you ask the seller the reason why they are selling up. This will help to give you a good insight into the product that you are buying and it will also help you to know whether or not they can be trusted. If you go to a store then you should ask if the product has been tested or not, however there are a couple of things that you can look out for to decide whether or not it is for you. For example, look out for scratches on the lens and look out for dents and dings as well. If you are purchasing a tripod or a mounting stand, check the bolts and the fixtures to make sure that it won’t affect the overall operation.
You should note however that when you do purchase used equipment, there is always a small amount of risk when compared to purchasing equipment brand new but that doesn’t mean that you should avoid it. After all, you can get some great deals on used equipment and you can save a lot of money as well and this is great if you want to bulk up your collection with some quality pieces.
Of course, if the item you are buying is expensive and technically advanced, buying it brand new will give you the peace of mind you need to feel confident about your purchase, but if you are buying lenses and mounting equipment, you really can’t go wrong with used.
Western Digital Acquires SanDisk for $19 Billion
An interesting development was announced in the world of data storage today with the acquisition of one of the biggest names in solid state storage devices by one of the biggest names in storage.
What this portends for the data industry is something i can’t wait to see. Personally, i hope it results in lower and more reliable storage solutions.
Whats your current storage strategy?
Why are we stuck with technology when all we really want is stuff that simply works.
As photographers, we often find our selves hauling around loads of gear for every shoot, only to end up using no more than 10% of it all. Most of us have our preferred lens and body combination.
For me, its the 70-200 f2.8 on my D800 body. You see, i like that telephoto focal length (makes me sorta feel like a snipper), then the compression is another fantastic thing about the lens, everything in the back just seems to quiet down and behave. LoL.
Ask your self, whats your favorite combo? are you the wide angle guy/girl who likes to be in the thick of the action? Or the midrange kinda ‘tog who is not too close but not too far, shooting portraits of people and small groups? Or are you the snipper who loves candid portraits. Whatever your preference, ask yourself, what’s your favorite combo.
Unfortunately for us we find ourselves stuck in what i call “techno limbo”. Now, thats the situation where you love your combo, but then the manufacturer has put out this new snazzy upgrade or alternative to what you had and you suddenly feel you current gear is inadequate and you itch with envy for the new one. You start wishing and wanting. Hoping and praying. Then one day, boom, you buy it, love it, rock it, for a few months and then there is another. #SIGH. You start all over again.
Gear Envy, Gear Acquisition Syndrom, these are other names for the things technology does to us.
Deliver yourself from this bondage, sell stuff you don’t use and or need.