Photography Trends | Nikon D5500

It is a new year, but Jay P and Lars have yet to decide on a new name for Trends from the Trenches.

Photography News: The guys make predictions about 8K televisions and 3D technology in the new year, touch on the Nikon D5500 and Sony’s new camera app store.

What does Ken want to talk about?: This month, Ken trys to convince the guys that light meters are necessary and have an important place on set.

How to make a Matte Box: Lars gives Jay P an explanation of matte boxes, discussing products of different price points on the market right now and the pros and cons of each.

Enter this month’s giveaway here and you could win a Rosco V-Hazer fog machine!
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Product Links:

Nikon D5500: http://www.samys.com/p/Digital-SLRS/1546/D5500-DSLR-Camera-with-18-55mm-Lens-Black/161361.html

Sekonic L-308S Flashmate: http://www.samys.com/p/Ambient-Light-Meters/401309/L-308S-Flashmate-Black/5725.html

Sekonic L-308DC DigiCineMate Compact Light Meter: http://www.samys.com/p/Ambient-Light-Meters/401310/L-308DC-DigiCineMate-Compact-Light-Meter/47545.html

Sekonic Litemaster Pro L-478D: http://www.samys.com/p/Multifunction-Meters/401478/Litemaster-Pro-L-478D/116258.html

Sekonic L-478DR DigitalMaster Light Meter: http://www.samys.com/p/Spot-Meters/401758/L-758DR-DigitalMaster-Light-Meter/5732.html