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Godox AD600Pro Witstro All-In-One Outdoor Flash is great indoors or outdoors


I have been looking for a powerful off-camera flash that I can use both in-studio and outdoors. I recently saw a YouTube video on the Godox AD600Pro Witstro All-In-One Outdoor Flash. This unit functions as both a flash and a modeling lamp. While it is labeled as an outdoor flash, it is usable both indoors and outdoors.

It has a 2.4 GHz wireless system with a range of 328 feet, and 600 watts of output power with nine steps of power increments. It is also compatible with the TTL systems for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Panasonic. Its included battery pack is capable of 360 full-power flashes which will work well outdoors and on location, and there is an optional AC power adapter that can be purchased separately. The AC adapter is great when using the monolight with the desired attachments in-studio, where the need to be portable is not an issue. It has a stable color temperature mode which keeps color temperature changes within +/- 75K regardless of the power setting. It is also capable of 0.9 seconds of flash recycle times. It has a color temperature of 5600K, a 3.5mm sync cord for direct connection, a USB Type-C port for performing firmware upgrades and a wireless control port.

If the Godox AD600Pro Witstro All-In-One Outdoor Flash sound as great to you as it does to me, you can purchase one at Amazon or B&H Photo Video for $899.

Note: The trigger for each make of camera is sold separately.

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Charge all your devices in this stand – including your laptop

The DskStnd QUAD is an organizer with spaces to hold an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods (or a second iPhone), and even a laptop computer (Mac or PC) for charging.  As it comes standard, this DskStnd charging station is outfitted for Apple mobile devices.  Android lovers shouldn’t despair, because you can buy replacement cables that replace the Lightning connectors with microUSB connectors.  And although it’s not set up to charge it, there’s even a holder for an Apple Pencil.

The QUAD can be customized for your gear.  For example, you can purchase a larger tablet support for an iPad Pro or add a hanger for headphones or glasses.  And as mentioned above, you can purchase optional cables to convert some of the spots to microUSB chargers.  You can even add iPhone fast or standard wireless charging.

The DskStnd is handmade, using plastic with a wood base.  Choose from an oak, maple, white rustic, slate gray, or merlot red base.  The DskStnd QUAD is available in white or in black.  Prices start at $109.00.  Check them out at the NytStnd shop at Etsy.

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The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is the next generation


For many years, Blackmagic Design has been a major player in the film industry, supplying all types of great equipment for videographers and filmmakers, including equipment for the beginner all the way to high-end equipment for professional studios. Blackmagic Design cameras are well-liked and offer many industry leading features.

One of their newest releases is the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. This camera is being touted as “the next generation handheld 4K digital film camera”.

The camera has a four-thirds size sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, and dual native ISO up to 25.600. Additional features include a very bright 5-inch touchscreen, both SD and CFast card slots, 4 built-in microphones, a mini XLR input with phantom power, a 3.5mm stereo audio jack, a USB-C Expansion Port, a full-sized HDMI port and Bluetooth. CFast 2.0 cards can record in RAW format, and ProRes at up to 120 frames per second. If there is a need for a long high-resolution recording, you can also record directly to an external SSD or flash disk via the built-in USB-C Expansion Port. The built-in audio recorders have high-quality preamps and eliminate the need to use a separate audio recorder.

The new handheld design makes the camera easier to grip, and its features make it a capable digital cinema camera for many types of events ranging from fashion shows and weddings to independent films and documentaries.

Despite its powerful features, the compact size of this camera makes it very portable. It uses standard removable LP-E6 type batteries, and if installed, they can be charged while using the AC adapter to power the camera. The batteries can also be charged using portable battery packs plugged into the USB-C Expansion Port since that port also accepts power.

If you would like to order the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, you can head over to Adorama and pre-order one starting at $1295 for the body only.

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Simplify holiday decorating with these lighted window sheers

I know, Christmas is over, but it’s never too early to think about simplifying your life when it’s time to decorate again.  These Holiday Illuminated Sheers will make decorating your windows as easy as hanging a curtain.  Each 78.75″ long x 47″ wide white panel has 200 LEDs that turn your window into a festive display.

The sheers have 10 columns of white, steadily glowing lights that decorate your window at night while still ensuring your privacy.  During the day, the curtains are sheer enough to allow light in.

The Holiday Illuminated Sheers are $59.95 per panel.  Start stockpiling them now to make December’s decorating a snap.  Purchase the sheers exclusively at Hammacher Schlemmer.

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Simplify holiday decorating with these lighted window sheers

I know, Christmas is over, but it’s never too early to think about simplifying your life when it’s time to decorate again.  These Holiday Illuminated Sheers will make decorating your windows as easy as hanging a curtain.  Each 78.75″ long x 47″ wide white panel has 200 LEDs that turn your window into a festive display.

The sheers have 10 columns of white, steadily glowing lights that decorate your window at night while still ensuring your privacy.  During the day, the curtains are sheer enough to allow light in.

The Holiday Illuminated Sheers are $59.95 per panel.  Start stockpiling them now to make December’s decorating a snap.  Purchase the sheers exclusively at Hammacher Schlemmer.

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