Ron Eggers and Stan Sholik

Handheld Light Meters; Are They Still Important For Serious Photography?
Ron Eggers and Stan Sholik  |  Oct 01, 2007

Newer digital cameras have become so good at taking light measurements that some photographers might question the need for handheld meters. It may seem that the sophisticated multi-segment metering systems, the advanced light measurement capabilities, and the ways these cameras are able to work with different light sources with different color temperatures are making handheld...

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Bowens’ Esprit Gemini Digital Monoblocs; New Controls And Versatility
Ron Eggers and Stan Sholik  |  Oct 01, 2007

Bowens, a leading provider of lighting equipment and related accessories, is adding two new lights to its Esprit Gemini monobloc line: the Esprit Gemini Digital 250 (GM250) and the Esprit Gemini Digital 500 (GM500), which was the one tested here. While they are called digital units, they aren't targeted specifically at photographers who shoot digitally and are just as...

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Calumet’s Travelites; Professional Capabilities & Portability
Ron Eggers and Stan Sholik  |  Oct 01, 2006

Serious lighting equipment isn't just for high-paid commercial photographers anymore. There are a growing number of new, sophisticated, electronic lighting systems available that meet the needs and budgets of most serious photographers, including those who previously would never have considered acquiring professional-type flash systems.

One reason that...

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