Choosing new photography equipment, whether you're a beginner or you've got an established setup already, can be a stressful task. With so many options out there it can be overwhelming to look at every option and evaluate for your personal use, budget, and shooting style. So, we've taken a step to make this easier for you.
Try out our new tailored gear guides! Each quiz takes less than a minute to complete, and will provide you with a personalised recommendation for equipment based on the answers you input. Each quiz has a huge range of equipment that we stock at EssentialPhoto & Video, from big brands such as Godox, KNOWLED, PiXAPRO, KUPO, and more!
Quiz options include:
Power, battery, flash durations, TTL and more! There are a lot of things you need to consider when picking a flash and sometimes it can feel overwhelming.
Whether you're exploring the popular Godox AD range, considering speedlites or studio flashes for your next shoot, we’ve got you covered. Take our quick and easy Flash Finder Quiz and discover the ideal Godox flash for your needs; tailored to your style, experience level, and shooting environment.
We've made it easy for you with our 30-second quiz. Find your perfect Godox flash for your next photography project, no matter what you're shooting!
With so many LED lighting options for photography and video available today, finding the perfect one can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created an expert-backed Godox LED Lighting Quiz to help you make the right choice.
We consider everything — from wattage, brightness output, and colour accuracy, to light modifiers, portability, and your specific type of content creation (YouTube, interviews, product videos, film sets, and more).
Take this quiz now! It's quick and easy, and gives you a great recommendation first time.
Using off-camera flash? A reliable trigger is essential. Triggers let you remotely fire your flash lighting while keeping all your equipment in sync. Compare features like TTL, HSS, screen types, size and more, for triggers that work with popular brands such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm etc.
At EssentialPhoto & Video, all Godox and PiXAPRO flashes and triggers work seamlessly together thanks to the integrated 2.4GHz X System (One System). But with so many options and features available, it’s not always clear which trigger is best for your setup or flash. That's where our quiz comes in handy, to evaluate which trigger works for you, both technically, and personally.
Not using Godox or PiXAPRO? No problem.
Our quiz also recommends third-party-compatible triggers too.
New to Lighting? Start Here. Choosing the right lighting for your photography or video projects can be confusing, especially if you're just starting out. Whether you're unsure if you need flash lighting, LED lighting, or fluorescent lights, or you're trying to figure out what fits your shooting style and budget, we’re here to help you compare the key benefits of each option, and get you pointed in the right direction.
From octaboxes and square softboxes to parabolics and more! Softboxes come in all shapes and sizes. But what do they actually do, and which one is right for your setup?
Our Softbox Finder Quiz helps you choose the best type based on your lighting style, subject, and whether you're using flash or LED lighting. Learn the differences between different shapes and how they'll impact your lighting, and why they're suitable for different purposes. Take our 30 second quiz below:
While light stands might seem like an easy pick, choosing the right one can make a big difference to how you work. Consider stability, portability, and weight capacity, and the type of lights you're using and how.
Our Light Stand Finder Quiz helps you choose the perfect stand based on your shooting style and lighting setup, whether you're on the go, on location, in the studio and more.
Got any questions about your recommendation, or looking for some further advice? No problem. Just contact us and we'll be able to help:
