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Enter the Flashpoint Xplor 100 Pro TTL pocket flash. Just a little taller than a mug of coffee, the Xplor 100 Pro TTL is actually shorter than my Nikon SB-700 speed light. The Flashpoint Xplor 100 Pro TTL is an excellent segue from off-camera flash to strobe.
2 More Categories Interchangeable lens cameras offer a lot more creative flexibility and control than smartphones and point-and-shoots. Buying a camera with swappable lenses lets you change your angle of view, and take advantage of speciality optics for macro and fish-eye shots. You do need to make sure you're getting the right type of lens for your camera. We're covering lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system in this guide. It's the oldest modern mirrorless system, and one that's supported by multiple camera and lens makers. The First in Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds cameras first went on ...
Snap-on magnetic modifiers Cons Small, bright modeling lamp Photographers who like to travel light, work away from power outlets, and shoot with strobes should take a look at the Flashpoint Xplor 100 Pro TTL R2 ($299), a soda can-sized flash that's compatible with today's popular camera systems. It's not as powerful as larger monolights, but it's eminently more portable. The small form lends itself to handheld work, and the Xplor 100 works perfectly well on a light stand as well. Its form sets it apart from the crowd, helping it earn our Editors' Choice award. Sized for Travel Flashpoint is a...
4 More Categories When you're buying a camera with interchangeable lenses, you're also buying into a lens system. For many, that means optics from the same manufacturer as your camera, supplemented via third parties. The L-Mount mirrorless system is a bit different—while it was started by Leica alone, it's been joined by Panasonic and Sigma. Together, the three make up the L-Mount Alliance. This brand diversity has already delivered some niche cameras that you won't find for other systems. The Leica SL2 is pure German engineering, with stunning industrial design to match, while the Sigma ...