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f Aaron Martens had a Goldfish it would be called Apex – Duo Apex Vibe 100
14 Jun

If Aaron Martens had a Goldfish it would be called Apex – Duo Realis Apex Vibe 100

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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Glass is difficult enough to capture, but a glass circular bowl is a real challenge. A three-light setup, soft box from above, reflector at 45 degrees to the front and a soft box directly behind. Plus a few home-made half-moon shaped gobos to add a little bit of an edge to the glass. The...
TUNA TIME - DUO ROUGH TRAIL HYDRA
27 Apr

TUNA TIME – DUO ROUGH TRAIL HYDRA

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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Tuna season is off to a huge start with plenty of fin being caught on the south coast of New South Wales. Time to breakout those long slim stickbaits! The new Godox AD 300 Pro is one super compact and portable 300W power strobe. This is a great little strobe that is perfect for...
Pop Goes The......DAIWA STEEZ POPPER 70F BONE
15 Apr

Pop Goes The……DAIWA STEEZ POPPER 70F BONE

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • Studio - Daiwa
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Another super elaborate setup to create a pop or water explosion effect for a Daiwa Sreez Popper 70F popping through the water surface. Three flashes, two white and two black reflectors plus an assortment of cables and triggers, help freeze the affect. Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter...
POP EXPLOSION - DUO REALIS POPPOER 64 YELLOW BONE
14 Apr

POP EXPLOSION – DUO REALIS POPPER 64 YELLOW BONE

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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This was a super elaborate setup to create a pop or water explosion effect for a Duo Realis Popper 64 popping through the water surface. Three flashes, two white and two black reflectors plus an assortment of cables and triggers, help freeze the affect. Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with...
Hobie Polarized Cruz Promotion Image
19 Feb

Hobie Polarized Cruz Promotion Image

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • Studio - Hobie Polarized
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Sunglasses are always challenging, there is no off the shelf light modifiers, making your own is the only way, after lots of cutting, taping and bending, perfect! No post production work required for sunglasses, clean reflections every time. Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter ISO: 64 Exposure Mode:...
What’s On Your Shopping List in 2020 from Duo International?
16 Feb

What’s On Your Shopping List in 2020 from Duo International?

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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  Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter ISO: 64 Exposure Mode: manual Aperture f16 Speed: 1/250th second Notes: Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10 Lighting Flash: Godox AD600PRO 70cm Beauty Dish, 2 x Godox V1 with 50cm Beauty Dish.  Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10
Takeout Sashimi - DUO Realis Apex Vibe
26 Jan

Takeout Sashimi – DUO Realis Apex Vibe

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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Good to have some down time, no product work for a few weeks, so it’s time to play a bit. I’m always on the lookout for items that I can use to make images. This recycled sushi/sashimi takeaway packaging has been sitting on my storage shelves for a few months now. By combining my...
DUO SPEARHEAD RYUKI 50S TAKUMI
18 Jan

DUO SPEARHEAD RYUKI 50S TAKUMI

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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An elaborate setup to create a mountain trout stream waterfall effect in the studio of the new Duo Spearhead Ryuki Takumi for the DUO International 2020 catalogue. Cables, triggers, metallic reflectors, flashes and a watering can! One thing I’m using more everyday is beauty dishes. For 20 plus years I’ve been using soft boxes...
DUO SPEARHEAD RYUKI 70S WATERFALL
12 Dec

DUO SPEARHEAD RYUKI 70S WATERFALL

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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  Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter ISO: 64 Exposure Mode: manual Aperture f5.6 Speed: 1/250th second Notes: Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10 Lighting Flash: Godox V1 with barndoors, Godox V1 with 50cm Beauty Dish.  Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10
ON ICE - Duo Rough Trail Hydra
17 Nov

ON ICE – Duo Rough Trail Hydra

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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  Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter ISO: 64 Exposure Mode: manual Aperture f11 Speed: 1/125th second Notes: FTZ Adapter Lighting: Flash: Godox AD600 Pro with 120cm Octabox and Godox V1 with 50cm Beauty Dish. Flash Triggers: Godox XPro N
RACING… DUO REALIS SPINBAIT 72 ALPHA GOLD PERCH
15 Nov

RACING… DUO REALIS SPINBAIT 72 ALPHA GOLD PERCH

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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Super elaborate setup a few nights ago to create an underwater effect of the lure with its blades spinning in the studio for the new DUO REALIS SPINBAIT 72 ALPHA. Creating a spinning blade could be done in Creative Suite, but I prefer to do it in camera any day. Love being challenged by...
SPINNING AROUND… DUO REALIS SPINBAIT 72 ALPHA AND SPINBAIT 90
10 Nov

SPINNING AROUND… DUO REALIS SPINBAIT 72 ALPHA AND SPINBAIT 90

By Bradley Sissins
  • PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D
  • STUDIO - DUO INTERNATIONAL
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  Camera: Nikon Z7 Lens: Nikon PC-E 85mm f2.8 ED with FTZ Adapter ISO: 800 Exposure Mode: manual Aperture f8 Speed: 1/250th second Notes: Trigger: Godox XPro N AND NIKON WR-10 Lighting Flash: Godox AD600 PRO with AD-R6 Reflector, Godox V1 with barndoors and blue gel, . Trigger: Godox XPro N and Nikon WR-10
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