If you watched my previous video on TriggerTrap, you learned that using TriggerTrap in “Bang” mode carries with it a significant shutter lag. FYI, in “Bang” mode, your camera’s shutter can be activated by a sound via the mobile TriggerTrap app plus the dongle, which connects to both your iPhone and camera. Well, you can also trigger a flash, and do so with any perceivable lag. Watch the video below to see how:
Off-camera flashes are a great way to enhance your photos. There are any number of great flash accessories from from companies like Honl Photo, LumQuest, and Gary Fong (links at the end of this article). The products they offer are very cool and allow you to take you flash technique to “the next level”, to use a cliche’d phrase. Unfortunately, you can spend a small fortune on various light-shaping tools to create the shot you’re going for. Here is my humble offering in the form of instructions to make your own dome diffuser. (more…)
