Wireless flash trigger

So, along with a brand new Nikon D7000 that I just placed an order for a couple of days ago, I have decided to delve into lighting. I have been using the SB-800 and it has been a great tool, but it was clear from last April's Henry's photo show that lighting is everything. So, I went on eBay and am bidding on a couple of older flash guns and purchased this set of wireless flash trigger units.

Sure, Nikon does have the CLS but whenever I think of IR, I think restrictions. So, I thought let's open all possibilities and go with RF instead, hence these RF trigger units.

The wireless flash trigger units are no-name but they look awfully like the Phottix brand. I expect them to arrive in a couple of days. When I get the flash guns and either soft boxes or umbrellas, it will be fun playing with light!

Camera, lights, action!

It is hard to imagine you could produce professional quality studio images but with the right equipments and proper setup, it is not that hard. I was at the Henry's Photographic and Digital Imaging Show this afternoon, and this year, they introduced a new area called the "Shooting Centre". There were some pretty models and old bikes on display as well as a circus performer, and you get to try out some photo equipments like the strobes and light boxes. It was amazing. I took a few shots of a model on a vintage bike with a sidecar. I also took some shots of a bike alone. What a difference it makes when you have the right equipments. Below are some of the shots.

Shot with my single hotshoe flash:


Shot with the light equipments set up at the show (with three light sources):


Shot with show equipments (only the left strobe light was fired):


Model on a bike with the studio lights: