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580EXII into EzyBox with PW FlexTT5

580EXII into EazyBox with PW FlexTT5, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

I have been testing the new Pocket Wizards with my various modifiers and this is the Lastolite 24x24 Ezybox.

The Ezybox is marvelous soft box for your shoe mounted flashes. In this photo the 580EX II is being fired by the Pocket Wizard FlexTT5.

The Ezybox folds up quite small and is very easy to transport.

Check out the Ezybox here and the FlexTT5 here.

black Ultimate LIght Box / 580EXII / FlexTT5

black Ultimate LIght Box / 580EXII / FlexTT5, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

I've been testing the new Pocket Wizards with my various light modifiers and one of my favorites so far is this combo. The Harbor Digital "Ultimate Light Box". The kit comes with two 'shells', one black (this one) and an frosted one. As I was not needing to light much area I went with the black shell for this experiment.

You can get this modifier for most any flash but HERE is a link to the Canon 580EX II version. This kit is very versatile and easy to use.


Would make a great holiday gift for the Canon shooter in your family.

Blast from the past(NCHS in Orlando)

Blast from the past(NCHS in Orlando)

As the 2010 NCHS Marching Ironmen prepare to perform at the 2010 Citrus Parade in Orlando, here is a quick look back to the last time the Ironmen were in Orlando!

PocketWizard MiniTT1

new MiniTT1, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

If you use Pocket Wizards you have to check out the MiniTT1! 

Need a Canon flash?

B&H Photo/Video has some great prices right now. With the holidays coming up it's a great time to get your first on camera flash to capture all those special moments that are coming.

I own both of these flashes and love them both. Check them out on the B&H site, read the descriptions and the customer reviews.

For an entry level flash I recommend the Canon 430EX II. 

If you need more power (and who doesn't) then I recommend the Canon 580EX II. In fact if you can afford it this is the Canon flash to get.

Want to know more about Canon flashes then I recommend Speedliting.com, tons if information for you.

Have fun!!

my MOO cards

my MOO cards, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Love my MOO business cards, I cannot recommend them highly enough. Try them!

1st photo with the FlexTT5!

1st photo with the FlexTT5! , originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Can't wait to pair it up with the Mini!! The FlexTT5 fired a 580EXII camera left thru a Zumbrella. 1st time I had used my Zumbrella too.

©Music Man5 Photos

"Musical Instruments" a new book by Mark Coons

"Musical Instruments" a new book by Mark Coons, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Check out my new book!

http://www.lulu.com/product/lulustudio-photo-book/musical-instruments/13630210


©Music Man5 Photos

Impact Super Clamp & Alien Bee

Impact Super Clamp & Alien Bee, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

I love this Super Clamp. I can now get a light or lights in play on the right side of my studio.

Get yours HERE! 

edited collage

edited collage, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

I had a couple of these photos retouched and finally edited the collage. FotoFusion allowed me to make this change in under a minute!

Electric Red

Electric Red , originally uploaded by Music Man5.

buds

buds, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

the 2011 calendars arrived today!!

the 2011 calendars arrived today!!, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Mine came today, have you ordered yours yet?

http://www.musicman5photos.com/Business/Calendars

review of the latest from "Here Come the Mummies"

"Carnal Carnival" by "Here Come the Mummies" 

I downloaded this album this morning and once again the Mummies have another winner.

Outstanding up-tempo music, as always. As with any Mummies album the songs draw you out of your seat to start dancing.

Favorite songs would be "Chunky", "Splurge", "Creepin" and "Love Triangle". Love the sax solo (Mummy Rah) on "Stroke of Midnight".

If you have not heard the boys before this would be a great place to start. This is another 5 star effort from the undead group "HERE COME THE MUMMIES".

October Images

October Images

A video showing some of the things I photographed in October 2010.

First Rehearsal

First Rehearsal

A short Animoto video about the first Citrus Bowl Parade rehearsal.

Saxophones

Saxophones, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

a sample page from a book I am working on.

tools of the trade

tools of the trade, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Some of the tools of the concert percussionist.   

My tools of choice for this image were the Canon 50D, the excellent Canon EF 135mm f/2L and NIK Software Color Efex Pro.

Our 2011 Calendars are now available!

Our 2011 calendars are now available over at Music Man5 Photos!

We have 4 new calendars to choose from and 3 of the best sellers from last year have been updated with the 2011 dates. So that is 7 calendars to choose from. 

So head on over to

http://www.musicman5photos.com/event/Our-2011-Calendars and order yours today!

First rehearsal for the Citrus Bowl Parade trip

First rehearsal for the Citrus Bowl Parade trip, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Taken using the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 lens.

they are everywhere

they are everywhere, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Shot this with my trusty Canon 28mm f/1.8 lens.

NIK Software - Color Efex Pro

NIK Software - Color Efex Pro, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

I love this image and used NIK Software - Color Efex Pro to change the color intensity. Very easy to do with Color Efex Pro.

Dave Clark 5 - Glad all over

When I was a young lad the Dave Clark 5 would always raise my spirits. My contemporaries were all 'over' the Beatles but I found their records depressing for the most part. Even at this age I loved a band with a saxophone in it.

INXS - Who Pays The Price - Wembley 1991

Had not seen this version before. One of my all time favorite INXS songs.

Joe McNally- Fashion in the Basement

What is MarchFourth?

Coming to Bloomington this month. Who's going?

NCHS Fall Concert 2010

NCHS Fall Concert 2010, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

Check out the video HERE.  

All photos taken with a Canon 7D and Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens. 

New Pro Studios stripbox

New Pro Studios stripbox, originally uploaded by Music Man5.

©Music Man5 Photos

Pro Studio Solutions EZ Pro Beauty Dish Strip Box softbox 12"x56" soft box with Speedring speed ring insert for Alien Bees Alienbees Strobe Light


Never had a stripbox before but I like this one. Sets up quickly and seems to be well made, very sturdy. I wanted it for those situations where I want a large patch of light on my background or subject.