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== Flash ==
== Flash ==


I have a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXA7N6A/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BXA7N6A&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Yongnuo 560 III] flash and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARRAA8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003ARRAA8&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 RF-602] wireless trigger. It's a manual-only flash.
I have a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXA7N6A/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BXA7N6A&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 Yongnuo 560 III] flash and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARRAA8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003ARRAA8&linkCode=as2&tag=fastha20-20 RF-602] wireless trigger. It's a manual-only flash. I have a [http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-traveling-light.html light stand and umbrella for it], and I'm thinking about getting some [http://store.lumiquest.com/lumiquest-fxtra/ gels].


I also have the included FL-LM2 flash. I have a [http://www.dembflashproducts.com/popup/ Demb Pop-Up Flip-It! Basic] reflector and diffusor, but it doesn't quite fit the FL-LM2 correctly.
I also have the included FL-LM2 flash. I have a [http://www.dembflashproducts.com/popup/ Demb Pop-Up Flip-It! Basic] reflector and diffusor, but it doesn't quite fit the FL-LM2 correctly.

Revision as of 05:28, 14 August 2013

I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.

Customizing

LCD and other tweaks for conserving battery life

Buttons and dials:

Simple way to improve flash.

Techniques

Double Exposures

Lenses

I have B+W Clear UV Haze filters for all my lenses.

I have two 58mm B+W ND filters with step-up filters for my other lenses:

See the Wikipedia page on ND filters as well as these threads.

I may get a 58mm CPL filter.

Flash

I have a Yongnuo 560 III flash and RF-602 wireless trigger. It's a manual-only flash. I have a light stand and umbrella for it, and I'm thinking about getting some gels.

I also have the included FL-LM2 flash. I have a Demb Pop-Up Flip-It! Basic reflector and diffusor, but it doesn't quite fit the FL-LM2 correctly.

Tips on flash:

Metz, Yonguo, other options, oh my!

Bag

I have the BlackRapid Metro camera strap. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed. I played with a hand strap, but it got in the way, so I'm going without. If I get one, I'd probably get the BlackRapid wrist strap to maintain a modular system.

Peak Design's Leash and Cuff looks like an interesting alternative to the BlackRapid, but I'm not ready to change yet.

I've got a generic padded insert, which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.

I use a variety of Tom Bihn bags for most of my needs. I also have a Billingham Hadley Small.

See Also

Reviews