Lighthaus Camera: A Great Tool

Have you ever wanted to compare different cameras or lenses?  I came across this great tool on DPReview.com.  It allows you to compare products side by side and has several different subjects and details.  To check out the widget, click the following link:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

Lighthaus Camera: Focal Length for Landscape Photography

Lighthaus Camera has several wide angle lenses for both Canon and Nikon for rent to capture great landscape shots. For Canon shooters we have the 10-22mm EFS f/3.5-4.5, the 16-35mm Version I &II and Nikon shooters have the choice of the 10-24mm DX f/3.5-4.5 or the 14-24mm f/2.8 lenses. Please keep in mind that each store may have a different inventory, so please call ahead to see what lenses are available.

Now for the good part, I came across a great article on PetaPixel earlier this morning regarding focal lengths and landscape photography. I would love to share it with you, so click the link below to view the article by Gannon Burgett and video by Steve Perry (not the ex Journey front man) for some great tips on perspective.

http://petapixel.com/2014/05/26/learn-how-to-choose-the-best-focal-length-for-when-capturing-landscape-photos/

Lighthaus Camera: Off Camera Flash

Before you purchase a flash unit, make sure that the flash is compatible with your camera.  The flash must be able to communicate with your camera's auto-exposure system, therefor creating a dedicated flash.  Non dedicated flashes will only operate manually and that is lets just say, a pain in the butt in this day and age.

When choosing a flash, compare guide numbers.  Those numbers tell you the measurement of the light output of the flash.  Flashes that have higher guide numbers will put out more light at farther distances.  When checking guide numbers, double check to see if the distances are measured in meters or feet.  One meter equals three feet.

TTL means through the lens.  When flashes have this feature, it means that the flash will pre-flash and transmit a signal to each flash off the camera telling them the correct amount of power for the desired exposure.  When using one or more flashes off the camera, a wireless transmitter is ideal but they do make cords too.

There are two types of wireless transmitters.  Infrared wireless transmitters and remote transmitters.  The infrared system, both pieces of equipment must be within line of sight of each other.  The remote transmitters do not have to be in line of sight but a transmitter must be on your camera and the receiver must be present for each flash.

Lighthaus Camera has four locations across the Aloha state to service your camera needs.  We carry both Canon's and Nikon's flash systems and Pocket Wizard transmitters.  Since inventory does vary from store to store, call ahead to see what's in stock.