Accessory Reviews

If you’ve read any of my reviews or lighting guides, you’ll know that I often use images taken by my photographer friend Chris Reeve. I’ve known Chris a long time and I hire his studio from time to time. Over the years I’ve watched his commercial photographic business grow from strength to strength.

The Honl flashgun accessory system is reviewed by Damien Lovegrove, one of our expert reviewers. Find out his rating of this kit, aimed at creating professional lighting effects!

Not long ago satellite technology was the reserve of the military and cloaked in secrecy; more James Bond than Joe Public. But with the advances of the internet came sites like Google Earth and Multi Map and soon anybody with an internet connection could view satellite pictures of almost anywhere on earth.

There is no doubt about it, every now and again we all take photographs that we are proud of. They may be from a great trip we had overseas, of some far-flung place, of exotic landscapes, interesting faces, or maybe simply a collection of family images that you feel capture memories.

When investing several hundred pounds on a flashgun for your Canon camera it is worth ensuring it has the features you are going to need at the same time as ensuring that you are not paying extra for features you’ll never use.

I wanted some means of support for the camera, even if it was just for the occasional self-timed snap. I looked at all kinds of options including bean-bags and a wealth of mini tripods, and then a colleague offered a suggestion.
“You need a Joby!” he said.
“That’s right.” I replied, “A neat little jobby to support the camera, but what?”
“No, no, no. Not a jobby, a JOBY. A Gorillapod.”