Monthly Archives: November 2009

Waiting for a PID

Getting ready to install a PID on the Rancilio Miss Audrey Continue reading

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Everyday seen made interesting

Extraordinary seen out of ordinary things! Continue reading

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Black foamy thing

Black flag is an old idea. Here is a simple DIY twist on this idea for speedlights Continue reading

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PrimalGrill.org is still down? Is it gone?

Primalgrill.org has been down for for last couple of weeks. Is it gone? Continue reading

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Rancilio Rialto/Audrey Wiring Diagram

Some people are looking for a mod that allows to use low water light on the Rancilio Rialto and Audrey espresso machine for a heating indicator. I think I found a diagram on the web that explains how to do … Continue reading

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Lighting setup with two umbrellas

Found a reference to a  two umbrella setup that mimics a beauty light. It is like a large beauty light. There are two drawbacks to this setup IMHO. Fist, it must be loosing a lot of light in reflections between the … Continue reading

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Wet Ones Bare Bulb Strobe Modifier

One evening I went to a restaurant with my friends. I had my Nikon D70 and an SB-26 flash with me. Yes, this old stuff, but it is reliable and good for all kinds of smart lighting. The Strobist web … Continue reading

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Folding Octagon Ring Light

I mostly do photography. Sometimes I shoot video. For my photography I use off-camera flash. Video needs a different approach. So, decided to make  a small ring light for shooting indoors What I end up with is not exactly small. It … Continue reading

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