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SanDisk One Day Sale at B&H

With higher megapixel cameras, storage needs are growing rapidly, especially once you start using a redundant setup with dual cards mirroring data on modern DSLRs. I have been using SanDisk cards for...

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Impact 18″ Diffuser Sock Review

If you’re a portrait photographer, you probably prefer softer light to more harsh light. I know I do. When I first used the Impact Flourescent Cool Light Kit, the only thing I wished I had was a...

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Impact 5 lb Shot Bag Review

If you do photography in a studio, you probably have a few shot bags laying around. This very small shot bag has a variety of uses.1) Product Specifications- 5 lbs – other sizes available up to 35 lbs...

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Vello Auto Extension Tube Set for Nikon Review

Many years ago I bought a Nikon 55mm macro lens. This was an older, manual focus lens. It came with an older extension tube that did not communicate with the camera, meaning that any lens that was...

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Ruggard Navigator 65 DSLR Shoulder Bag Review

Sometimes when I travel or just have a portrait session in town, I don’t want to bring all of my camera gear with me. At times like this, I’ve always thought it would be really nice to have a smaller...

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Impact Crushed Muslin Background (Grey Mist) Review

About a year ago, I reviewed an Impact background (Impact reversible muslin background). Out of curiosity, I decided to grab another one. This time instead of one that was reversible, I chose the...

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Sensor Gel Stick Back in Stock!

It has been tough to keep continuous stock for the Sensor Gel Stick, but from now on, the manufacturer promised to deliver within 2 weeks, so we are hoping to be able to have continuous supply of the...

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Ruggard Triumph 45 Sling Bag Review

I’ve always wanted a small camera backpack that gave me easy, quick access to my camera gear. I’ve owned camera backpacks in the past, but they were bigger (and heavier) and I had to take them off of...

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Retro Canvas DSLR Camera Bag Review

As smaller, lighter gear grows ever more popular – some mirrorless systems, while capable of delivering brilliant results in knowing hands, weigh half as much as DSLR systems – it is only natural for...

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Oben TT-300 Table Top Tripod Review

There are times when virtually every photographer or videographer could make use of a small, lightweight, easy-to-use table top tripod. Like that time you were on holidays and missed that spectacular...

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Pearstone PSL-3S 3-Step Photographer’s Ladder Review

As my photography and video business has grown, so too has the amount of gear that I bring to client shoots. This is especially true when doing video work. Since I am a ‘solo-shooter’ and never work...

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Sensor Gel Stick Maintenance

The best part about the Sensor Gel Stick, is that it can be re-used over and over again and with normal use can last for a long time. But what happens if the gel tip gets less sticky overtime or...

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Oben CC-2491 Tripod Kit Review

While I do a fair amount of still photography, the majority of my client work is shooting video with my DSLR and mirrorless cameras. When buying tripods and heads I need to consider their functionality...

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Tomahawk Gimbal Attachment Review

Years ago after I purchased my first larger lens, a 300 f/2.8, I used it on a tripod with a ball head but it didn’t take me long to realize that this set up was less than ideal. If you shoot frequently...

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Think Tank Announces New Premium Bags

As our readers know, we love Think Tank products. We have reviewed a number of their bags and cases and have highly praised them for their durability, quality and features (to see a list of our...

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Nikon DK-17M Review

A fortunate event took place a couple of weeks ago – my wife Lola lost the eyecup from her Nikon Df camera (see our in-depth review of the Nikon Df). She wasn’t sure how, but it most likely just got...

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Nikon MB-D12 vs Vello BG-N7 for Nikon D810

The battery grip has to be the most overpriced accessory in photography. Think about it – it’s a plastic/composite case filled with batteries and a few switches – that’s it. How come a Nikon MB-D12...

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FotodioX WonderPana FreeArc Filter System Review

When it comes to ultra wide-angle lenses, the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G is an outstanding choice, thanks to its top notch corner to corner sharpness, amazing colors and superb performance throughout the...

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Vello Econo Auto Focus Extension Tube Set for Nikon 1 Mount Review

Many people who own Nikon 1 camera gear have an interest in close up photography. Unfortunately at the time of writing of this article there was no 1 Nikon macro lens available. Photographers can use...

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Ruggard Legion 45 Messenger Bag Review

Like most photographers I have a few different gear bags and none of them seems to be the perfect solution to meet all of my needs. I further compound this problem by buying more gear, then kicking...

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