Lighting Systems Test

"Viewfinder flash accessories kit"

Issue: 11/2008

On test: Viewfinder Flash Accessories Kit

Taking a rather Blue Peter approach to flash, this accessories kit offers gels, reflectors, honeycombs and a beauty dish which connect to your flashgun to give you more options when indulging in your favourite hobby. → More

"Professor Kobré's Lightscoop"

Issue: 10/2008

On test: Ken Kobré Lightscoop

Pop-up flashes on DSLRs usually produced decidedly mixed results so when a device comes along promising to create professional lighting using nothing but your cameras in-built flash, you can't help but be intrigued. → More

"Pocket Wizard Plus II Kit"

Issue: 8/2008

On test: PocketWizard Plus II

Off camera flash can sometimes be the only way to get the shot you want and this kit of two wireless transceivers and required sync cables could be all you need to get started. → More

"Colour Confidence GrafiLite"

Issue: 8/2008

On test: Colour Confidence GrafiLite

Trying to judge prints, proofs and colour swatches using harsh indoor lighting is a nightmare for any serious photographer. The Colour Confidence GrafLite however, has been preset to mimic daylight and can be used to light an area around the size of an A4 contact sheet. → More

"Home studio kits"

Issue: 7/2008

On test: Kenro Compact 300 Flash Kit, Bowens Esprit Gemini 200 Kit, Elinchrom D-Lite 2-Head Kit

There will come a time in a photographer's life when a couple of desk lamps and a cleverly positioned Ikea uplighter just won't cut it any more. Indeed, as lighting can make or break portrait photography, it is important to get this right, and any one of these three affordable lighting kits promise to do just that. → More