A Measured Response…
Sekonic are the most prominent light and flash meters available in the UK. At least, certainly since the demise of Minolta and it’s range.
There are certainly some fine prodcuts in the line-up.
And for those contemplating a purchase, there is now an extended warranty included by the UK distributers. Here are the details:
All UK Sekonic Meters Will Now Carry A 5 Year Warranty
Image © Sekonic Corp
With immediate effect, all Sekonic meters supplied via JP Distribution and its authorised UK dealer network, will carry a 5 year warranty.
JP Distribution and its in-house service partner, JP Service Solutions, will now honour a 5 year warranty for any UK sourced* meter purchased from May 1st 2012 onwards.
This warranty covers labour and spares for units, which develop any issue due to manufacturers fault or malfunction, but does not cover accidental damage or customer misuse.
Registration for any authorised UK unit must be made via the Sekonic website, www.sekonic.com
*The extended 5 year warranty will only be honoured for units supplied by an authorised UK dealer, where a unit has been registered via the Sekonic website,
End. (03/05/12).
Studio Lighting Tomorrow…
Just a reminder that we have our very informative ‘Studio Lighting From The Ground-Up’ workshop tomorrow with Calumet in London. There area handful of spaces left.
So if you want to know not just about the basics but how to light a variety of common situations this could be for you.
Likewise, many find it a fine reminder or refresh.
For more information or to book: Click Here.
End. (18/04/12).
Metering & Exposure Course…
One of the key things to master is an understanding of metering and exposure. It is in fact quite an art, and to be honest, is actually one of the areas where often people find things can either go wrong, or certainly from what I see on courses, people do not optomise what can be achieved.
So I am pleased to say that we have a ‘Crash Course Seminar’ on the subject @ Calumet’s London store in Drummond Street taking place on April 2nd. More…
Manchester Bound…
We have two workshops in Manchester coming up soon. Both are taking place at Calumet. On March 13th we have our very popular ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash’ workshop.
Image © Canon Inc.
Image © Profoto
So anyone who wants or needs to understand Speedlights or Speedlights, will find this very rewarding. From the ground up we move onto some significant techniques and pro level capabilities. For more information or to book: Click Here.
Then on March 14th, we switch to studio lighting with our ground up course. So if you wish for a proper introduction, explanation and a chance to shoot some nice shots, this ticks the boxes. Showing repeatable and understandable solutions, it enables anyone to achieve rewarding studio results regardless of shooting for pleasure or professional needs. This course will be based around various kinds of people photography. For more information or to book: Click Here.
End. (01/03/12).
Portable Flash @ Park Cameras…
Next Friday will see our popular ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash workshop return to Park Cameras. From the basics to a high level of result in a day, and for any camera or flash brand.
For more information and or to book: Click Here.
End. (27/01/12).
Studio Lighting Courses
If you are interested in making rapid progress using studio lighting, from absolute basics too a good level in the shortest time, then we have two events coming along.
Our Studio Lighting From The Ground-Up workshop has proved very popular over recent years, and we will be in Manchester (Calumet) and Burgess Hill (Park Cameras) next week with the event again.
So no matter your camera or lighting choices, this informative day helps not only those new to studio lighting but even the more experienced looking to have a refresh.
For more details and or to book:
Calumet Manchester January 18th Click Here.
Park Cameras Burgess Hill January 20th Click Here.
End (09/01/12).
Studio Lighting From The Ground Up…
On Monday next week, (November 28th) we will be hosting our always popular introduction to studio lighting with Calumet Drummond Street in London. So for those who want to make rapid progress, either as a reminder of the basics or from scratch, this course offers that. But don’t be mislead, it moves on to repeatable higher standards of lighting than many expect.
For more details: Click Here.
Advanced Portable (Strobe) Flash…
Many Canon and Nikon users in particular, but not exclusively, have enjoyed over the years our ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash workshops.
This starts from the basics, then moves on too some advanced capabilities, surprising many in it’s scope and the information that sets them up for a lifetime of flash shooting.
I am very pleased to say that the next level, for the advanced enthusiast or pro, is taking place at Park Cameras on Friday (25th November).
Taking a real world approach, using my decades of off camera portable flash as a professional photographer, it is invaluable for those who understand the basics, but want or need to turn that into everyday pro quality results.
Based on real situations, I share lighting knowledge, how I use third party accessories including radio release systems, and light shaping tools to make it all work.
For more information and or to book: Click Here.
Last Few Places…
Our Digital Monochrome workshop @ Nikon UK Ltd this Friday (4th November) now only has a few spaces left.
The day is well received and of course covers this most fascinating genre and how to work within it to a high standard.
Step-by-step it nevertheless covers lots of ground so not just the basics.
For more information Click Here or to book: Click Here.
End. (01/11/11).
Studio Lighting Workshop Next Week…
Just a reminder that next Thursday (Nov 3rd), we are hosting a ProFoto Lighting School lighting event at Calumet Drummond Street.
A very informative day, no matter your lighting preferences, we unravel tools, skills and ideas that you will continue to use throughout the years.
So if you wish to learn how to light various types of people imagery, this day will tick a lot of boxes.
For more information or to book via Calumet: Click Here.
For more information or to book via Profoto: Click Here
End. (27/10/11).
Portable Flash Workshop On Friday…
On Friday we will be at Park Cameras for our popular ‘Mastering Portable (Strobe) Flash workshop. So many have enjoyed this over the years, in part because I can draw on my decades of experience using the kit both as a pro photographer, and due to my technical background working with many companies behind the scenes. So if you would like more information or too book: Click Here.
End (25/10/11).
New Medium Format Film Scanner…
Reflecta have been busy in recent months. It makes you wonder if film is on its way back in a big way? But on a serious note, there are still lots who prefer to shoot film or do so alongside digital capture for a variety of reasons. And certainly, medium format shooting remains a proven path, let alone the back catalog many have yet to digitise. Here are the details of a new medium format scanner:
Medium format film scanner from Relecta
Photographers can now digitise positive and negative medium format films quickly, easily and to a professional quality high resolution thanks to the introduction of the new Reflecta Midformat Scan MF5000.
The scanner, available now through Kenro, is described as a “state-of-the-art CCD scanner with fast image processing” and features a 3-line CCD image sensor allowing for scans of 3200 x 3200 dpi optical resolution and 3.6 Dmax optical density.
The Midformat Scan MF5000′s scan speed ˆ a colour scan at 3200 dpi and 24 bit colour depth takes only 200 seconds, very fast for a colour CCD scanner ˆ means that top quality scanning is no longer the time consuming exercise it used to be, while the Magic Touch feature, which automatically removes dust and scratches via an infrared sensor, helps ensure that the final scan is perfect first time.
Mains powered, the scanner is connected via USB 2.0 to a computer (either MAC or PC). It weighs around 5.6kg and measures 320mm x 165mm x 160mm and will scan the whole range of 120 and 220 films, including 6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7, 6×8, 6×9 and 6x12cm formats. Holders for four framed slides up to 3.2mm thickness, film strips with up to six frames and for one or two medium format film frames are included.
Kenro’s managing director, Paul Kench made this comment on the release: “The MF5000 enables photographers to produce professional quality scans time-after-time, quickly and simply. It’s the perfect piece of kit for a serious photographer who wants to digitise their archive of medium format films.”
Technical data:
Optical resolution: 3200 dpi
Scanning speed: 3200 dpi, 24 Bit = 200 Sec.
Colour depth: 48 Bit
Contrast: >3,6 Dmax
Image sensor: 3-line ˆCCD-Sensor
Lamp: whit LEDs and infrared LEDs
Scanning area -max: 24.3 x 36.5mm / 118 x 56.9mm
PC interface: USB 2.0
MAGIC TOUCH Technology
The Midformat Scan MF5000 comes complete with power adapter, Cyberview X scan software, Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, holder for four framed slides, holder for film strips with up to six frames, medium format holder and full user instructions.
The scanner is available now with an RRP of £2,250. For details of your nearest stockist please visit www.kenro.co.uk – alternatively call Kenro’s head office on 01793 615836 for further information.
End (24/10/11).
Studio Lighting Course On Saturday…
On Saturday we will be presenting our ‘Studio Lighting From The Ground-Up’ at Park Cameras. Always well received, we have a few spaces left on the day.
We will be using Bowens lighting I believe, as we show beyond the basics, of how too light in various ways and styles.
For more information and or to book: Click Here.
End. (12/10/11).
Speedlight Course Filling Up…
Our Nikon Speedlight Stage 1 workshop on October 10th is beginning to fill. We have some spaces left, but don’t leave it too long to book if your are considering this date, as we may likely end up at capacity.
Image © Nikon Corporation
This is a very popular course, and delegate feedback often confirms that it can set up a life time of good flash photography technique.
We cover of course, current Nikon Speedlight’s such as SB-900 and SB-700, plus previous units such as the popular SB-800 and SB-600. And because I have used Speedlight’s for so long and in detail, I am happy as well to help people with even earlier options.
For more information: Click Here. To book: Click Here.
End. (27/09/11).