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Hacking my $400.00 flash

VenturaPhoto | Chit chat (Photography), Inventory, Misc. Photography, Preparation | Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

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** Geek Blog Warning **

In addition to my AS degree in Photography, I have a BS degree in computer.  As much as I enjoy photography I also enjoy computer and electronics.  When I was 12 years old I made myself a transistor radio (by soldering tiny electronic parts on the circuit board).

Photography is both art and science (and business :)).  This blog shows my left brain at work.

I needed to make some improvement to my existing flash light.  I thought it would be nice to install a remote trigger jack on my Canon 580EX.  I have a wireless flash system for normal wedding situation already.  With this modification, I will have more flexible lighting configuration without carrying extra flash unit.  It’s all good and fun.  I could not resist the urge to crack open and see what I can do.

I paid $380.00 for this flash less than a year ago.  But no sweat.  This is a somewhat well known fix among techie photographers.  I found the instruction online and simply followed what it said.  The whole project was was simple and fun.  I wished it was a bit more complicated.

PS. The project took place because of two recent events:  1.) I didn’t have Internet for a few weeks.  So I have some free time to enjoy other things.   2.) I had a wedding photography job at Santa Barbara a few days ago.  The ceremony location was very dark.  I felt the need for adding one more remote flash in my line-up. 


Before drilling a hole


Case Closed


Finished Product: Now I am able to use it as a wireless system when needed

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Booked Santa Barbara Wedding

VenturaPhoto | Inventory, Sales | Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

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Yesterday, I had a wedding at Cabrillo Arts Center in Santa Barbara.
Today, I had a meeting with a potential client at San Fernando Valley.
It turned out that they are getting married at Cabrillo Arts Center.

We had a very good chemistry, the meeting went smooth.
The groom was a computer guy just like me.
They wanted a digital only wedding package, but officially, I don’t have a digital only wedding package.
So I drew up a package for them and booked the wedding.

I ordered another digital camera.
Now I need to put these cameras at work.

Digital only packages will be available very soon.
I will continue to shoot film as well.  It works for me.
My customers will now have more choices.

Bought 30 Albums at Costco

VenturaPhoto | Inventory | Sunday, May 7th, 2006

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I enjoyed the day off. (not vacation, just a weekend)
I went to Simi Valley Costco.
There, I found bonded leather albums at real good price.
I bought 30 of them.
They are the best wedding album I will be offering so far.
I am thinking about going back and buying 30 more albums.

 

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