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Some time ago I was trying to find information about using my flash on full manual control; the goal being that I would have consistent output from the flash. However, during my research I found it very difficult to come across an easy explanation of how to manually use the flash.

Some would argue (and I would agree) that it would just be easier to meter the flash by remotely triggering it with a set of Pocket Wizards or eBay remote "poverty wizards". You simply adjust the output of the flash manually and meter it until you get what you want. While that is all well and good, I wanted to learn more about how the flash-to-subject-to-camera-settings worked in the whole scheme of things. That’s where guide numbers come into play.

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Well, I finally received my Nikon D3 this past week. For those of you who don't know much about this camera, its Nikon's first-ever full-frame sensor which is known for it's remarkable noise management at higher ISO settings. There are a lot more features to this new camera, but I'm just going to focus on the noise profiles for the purpose of this post. (Click here to read more)

The light meter has made life very good for today’s photographer. Many of today’s SLR cameras do a great job of giving us the best exposure based on what our eyes see. However, you can take your photography to the next level by really understanding the capabilities and limitations of these meters. Click here to read more