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TPB #23 – Measuring Flash Duration

This week I show how to measure flash duration using a light sensor and an oscilloscope. I also explain the advantages of xenon flash tubes and their downfall. Lastly I go describe a trick modern...

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TPB #30 – Flash Duration and Intensity Comparison

This week I compare and contrast the flash duration and intensity of the Canon 580 EXII and the Yongnuo 460 flashes. They tie with duration, but the Canon flash does make more light. A huge thanks to...

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TPB #35 – Flash Lag

This video is about measuring the lag between when a flash is triggered and when light is emitted from that flash. I show the setup I’m using to measure this and then I measure this flash lag for a...

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TPB #36 – Camera Axe Intervalometer and Timelapse

This video shows how to use the Intervalometer menu on the Camera Axe to take timelapse photos. The Camera Axe has start delay, interval time, number of shots, bulb time, HDR support, and mirror...

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TPB #44 – High Speed LED Flashes

This week’s video is about very high speed flashes and whether LED based flashes are practical at these speeds. The dominant flash in this space is the air-gap flash with it’s half microsecond flash...

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TPB #45 – Automated Finish Line Photos using the Camera Axe

In this week’s video I talk about using a motion/distance sensor with the Camera Axe to automatically take photos of people running a race. The sensor will detect a person running past and then...

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TPB #62 – Camera Cables

In this video I discuss how to make your own camera cable for the Camera Axe. I cover a bunch of different camera cable pin outs and talk about how the camera cables work with the Camera Axe. * Camera...

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