The Impact EX100 was added to my lighting arsenal when I was looking for a portable lightweight flash for simple tasks inside the studio ("go fetch me the grey backdrop from the storage room!") and for event photography. As I was going through the list of available items, I was captured by that attractively priced kit offered for $140-$150 including a stand and a softbox on B&H (links are available down at the bottom).

In this article I will introduce you to 3 different inexpensive multifunctional devices you can use to display photos or even live video from your camera. While it is possible to tether most DSLRs to a computer, sometimes a photographer needs a faster / cheaper / simpler solution.  So here are the 3 devices that can help you get the job done easier and faster on any location.

• Portable DVD player.
• Digital picture frame.
• LCD TV with HDMI input.

I have an ambivalent relationship with tripods. On one hand, they fall into the must have category, and in many cases they make the difference between a good photo and a bad one, or a photo not taken at all... On the other hand, tripods can be a burden. In the land of f/16, aka kingdom of twilight, aka empire of the darkness, Tripods are equal to a pair of glasses. You can't manage without them, unless your number is around the 1.8 area, preferably less...