Katipunan Kaidashi Kikou

2025/10/07

Cosplay Mania 2025 (day 3)

First time I got to use my DIY flash projector at a con in SMX.

The location wasn't ideal, but I did learn a couple of lessons about controlling light spill.

Cosplay Mania 2025 (day 2)

Social media's great and all, but meeting people again IRL is nice too.

Tested my old signature technique (i.e. monopod + flash), but with twist: power zoom since this was done with a compact camera (Canon PowerShot V1) instead of the usual mirrorless camera which required 2 hands to change the focal length of the zoom lens.

[retro: 2025-03-23] Cosplay Carnival 2025 (day 2)

Stoked a little more than usual since I spotted another photographer using my older signature technique of sorts (flash + monopod).

Not my best setup, but I had a blast on this day because of the less orthodox camera angles that I got to shoot again.

Dual auto stands with XL Rogue FlashBenders is now my favorite convention lighting setup.

Dual light stands allow me to set down 2 lights and shoot unencumbered (unlike my previous flash + monopod combo which felt like shooting on a leash). On top of that, the auto stands allow me to quickly pick up my lights and weave through the crowds.

Basically, it's freedom to move around while shooting and while not shooting.