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Equipment Comparison

Upgrading Your Photography Lighting Equipment in 2025

If you've shopped with us for a while, you may have noticed that we no longer sell a lot of our old popular lighting equipment. If you're looking f...

Posted: 10 Jan 2025

PiXAPRO News

Rewards Points are Changing on 1st February

Our rewards points system is changing from 1st February 2025. Read below to find out how this affects you and your existing rewards. Points Value ...

Posted: 13 Jan 2025

PiXAPRO Instructions

Godox & PiXAPRO Flash Firmware Links

Can't find your PiXAPRO or Godox flash firmware to update your equipment? Your model of flash might have been discontinued since purchasing, but we...

Posted: 08 Jan 2025

Equipment Comparison

The Godox V100 Speedlight vs the Godox V1 Pro

A popular option, roundhead speedlite flashes carry a lot of benefits thanks to their round flash head style which allows for a more natural round ...

Posted: 06 Jan 2025

Godox

Godox KNOWLED MS60 LEDs vs the Godox RS60 LEDs

Two very similar LEDs, but with slightly different features and uses, the MS60 and RS60 lights are new additions to the Godox collection. Coming in...

Posted: 07 Jan 2025

PiXAPRO Instructions

What Modifier Fitting Do I Need?

Your flash or LED head will, more than likely, have a specific fitting built into it which will allow you to attach a specific type of modifier suc...

Posted: 03 Jan 2025

PiXAPRO News

Save 20% on Tickets for The Photography Show 2025! London, 8th-11th March

For the first time, we're excited to announce we'll be in London with The Photography Show at the ExCeL Centre this year! Running between Saturday...

Posted: 02 Jan 2025

PiXAPRO Instructions

Godox Flash App FAQ

Find some of the most frequently asked questions about the Godox Flash App in this blog below: Q: Do you have a guide on how to use the Godox Flash...

Posted: 13 Nov 2024

Godox

What is an IP Weather Rating and What Does it Mean?

An IP Weather Rating correlates to the moisture and particle ingress protection that a unit has been designed with. This can cover everything from ...

Posted: 20 Nov 2024

PiXAPRO News

12 Days of Christmas Sale Coming Soon! 🎄

Shop a different deal at EssentialPhoto every day starting from 26th December, all the way to the 6th January! Here's what you can save on in our 1...

Posted: 12 Dec 2024

Continuous light

What are Dimming Curves?

Dimming curves refer to the relationship between the light output of a dimmable light source and the control signal it receives. In simple terms, t...

Posted: 03 Dec 2024

PiXAPRO News

Christmas Open Hours 2024

Make sure you're up to date with our Christmas opening hours so that you know when to expect your deliveries this festive season! Please be aware t...

Posted: 14 Oct 2024

Pixapro Tips

Top Photography Lighting Tips to Improve Your Business' Social Media Presence

Lighting plays a crucial role in photography, as it can make or break the quality of your images. When it comes to social media, well-lit photos an...

Posted: 02 Dec 2024

Pixapro Tips

10 Stocking Filler Gifts for Photographers under £100

Stuck trying to find some nice stocking filler gifts for the photographer or content creator in your life? We've created our list of top 10 photogr...

Posted: 25 Nov 2024

PiXAPRO News

3 Legged Thing Tripods now at EssentialPhoto & Video!

We're excited to now have 3 Legged Thing camera tripods available online at EssentialPhoto & Video! Available on a Special Order basis, you can...

Posted: 20 Nov 2024

PiXAPRO Instructions

How To Export Your Data Log In The OBSBOT Center App

If you're here, you're probably having some issues with your OBSBOT equipment and were asked to send over your OBSBOT logs. If that is the case, we...

Posted: 22 Nov 2024

PiXAPRO News

Introducing Shure Microphones to EssentialPhoto & Video!

This year, we're excited to announce that we're now stocking Shure microphones on a special-order basis at EssentialPhoto & Video! A well-known...

Posted: 19 Nov 2024

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Upgrading Your Photography Lighting Equipment in 2025

Rewards Points are Changing on 1st February

Godox & PiXAPRO Flash Firmware Links

The Godox V100 Speedlight vs the Godox V1 Pro

Godox KNOWLED MS60 LEDs vs the Godox RS60 LEDs

What Modifier Fitting Do I Need?

Save 20% on Tickets for The Photography Show 2025! London, 8th-11th March

Godox Flash App FAQ

What is an IP Weather Rating and What Does it Mean?

12 Days of Christmas Sale Coming Soon! 🎄

What are Dimming Curves?

Christmas Open Hours 2024

Top Photography Lighting Tips to Improve Your Business' Social Media Presence

10 Stocking Filler Gifts for Photographers under £100

3 Legged Thing Tripods now at EssentialPhoto & Video!

How To Export Your Data Log In The OBSBOT Center App

Introducing Shure Microphones to EssentialPhoto & Video!