Charge5 Photography

50mm f2.8-1/125s. ISO 125

A simple portrait of a local CEO using a SB-28 and a 36″ Westcott umbrella.

In the world of on-camera flash nobody has really broken the mold. Most, if not all, speedlights have the typical rectangular, rotating and swiveling head that sits pretty high. Additionally, one has to get very creative to get current flashguns on axis or add modifiers. So I did a quick concept flash with the ability to sit closer to the lens.

Main features:

Umbrella slot.

The flash bulb sits slightly forward to simulate a bare bulb flash.

Can turn 180 degrees in both X and Y axis for bounce.

In my previous post I photochopped a Rollei XF35 into the digital rangefinder of my dreams. This time I decided to make give my digital rangefinder concept the illustrative treatment with the use of Photoshop and Illustrator.

Behold! The Oris DRF35!

Details and specs after the jump.
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I have been fascinated with rangefinder cameras for a while now, and getting a “decent” one can be financially discouraging. After a lengthy search on everyone’s favorite auction site, I found the beauty you see above: the Rollei XF35. This little guy will have to do till I can save enough money for a M9 (yeah, right!).
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