AboutSteve Pearson Expertise Try me for 35mm or darkroom issues. I am a professional photographer in Australia. I work solely in 35mm digital format, after 35 years of colour and monochrome film in many formats. I have darkroom experience and for many years belonged to my local camera club. I conduct photography workshops around the state on any and most subjects relating to photography and often judge photography exhibitions and competitions.
Experience I hold a Diploma of Applied Science in Forensic Investigation, with part of my studies involving photography. I spend most days with a camera and am into digital photography in a big way. I was given my first camera in 1965 and have not been without one since. I spent nearly 20 years as a forensic investigator with my state Police Force, and since retiring a couple of years ago have concentrated on commercial photography - especially weddings.
Expert: Steve Pearson Date: 5/2/2008 Subject: flash outside
Question hi there!
im wanting to take my photography to the next level and use exterior flash units.
Im wanting to take pictures both indoors and outside "field" locations.
I visited my local photo shop, who said it would be too expensive, and suggested i research "strobists" in google.
Just wondering what equipment i'd need, especially in terms of lack of mains electric supply in the field?
could you suggest what equipment i should look for in EBAY?...or a company that does a basic beginners kit for what im wanting?
Many Thanks
David
Answer David.
Not sure what you mean by "lack of mains electric supply in the field." What do you plan to use for strobes/flash that won't run on batteries? I don't use strobes as such but do make use of multiple electronic flashes and slave units.
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