In this review I will explain and demonstrate the use of a light shed (aka Shooting Tent) for shooting products. The shed kit reviewed here is Impact Medium Digital Light Shed Kit, available at B&H for $99.95. It allows you to shoot products while isolating them from reflections and harsh shadows, and diffusing any type of light source.

Rechargeable AA batteries are probably the most widespread energy sources in a photographer's bag. I personally have countless AA rechargeables... Some of them are quite old, some are new and some... well I don't really know their condition for sure. or so it was until I found the Maha Smart charger. It happened when I was looking for a better charger to recharge my batteries.

You know how it goes when you open the box and take that first look of the contents? The first thing you notice is always the largest,boldest item in the box. So when I opened the SP-Systems Excalibur 1600 package I was instantly caught by the shiny metallic blue colored flash unit. Like it or not, it sure has a strong presence... Then I picked it up and explored the design and structure more thoroughly; The flash is well built, compact, feels strong yet not too heavy,with good ergonomics including a built in carrying handle. With a positive first impression I went ahead and opened the whole kit to explore what's in it. Let's take a look: