The tempting idea of traveling lightweight is rarely easy as a photographer. It doesn't take much - just an extra lens here, a sturdier tripod there - and your bag suddenly weighs as much as a bull elephant. While I can't totally cure your PEES (Packing Excessive Equipment Syndrome), my...
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Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Review
Recently, I was asked what piece of photography equipment I use the most. At first, I almost said "my camera". But then I thought about it and reconsidered my answer. While it is true that I use my camera for 100% of my photographic work, there is another piece of...
The Fastest Memory Cards for Nikon: 31 Tested
I’ve updated my tests of the fastest memory cards for Nikon, now with 31 cards tested! This includes CFexpress, XQD, and SD cards. For the first time, I have also tested a card with support for the new CFexpress 4.0 standard (the ProGrade Digital 512GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold).
Graduated Neutral Density Filters Explained
At a time when photography software can do almost anything, is there any reason to use physical glass filters in front of your lens? Absolutely! Some problems are still best solved with filters. Today, I’ll introduce one of my favorite types: the graduated neutral density (GND) filter.
35 Of The Best Photography Gifts, By Budget (2024)
I’ve updated our holiday gift guide with new items and up-to-date prices. If you want some last-minute ideas to add to your Christmas list, or if you’re shopping for any fellow photographers during the holiday season, we’ve got you covered!
Recommended Third-Party NP-FZ100 Batteries & Chargers for Sony
If you’re shooting with a recent Sony camera, odds are you’re using NP-FZ100 style batteries. Sony’s OEM battery is quite expensive, but is it worth it? In this guide, I’ll take a look at some of the battery options for cameras like the a7R V, FX3, FX30, a7S III, and a1.
SmallRig VB99 Battery Review
Having reliable power is essential to photography and videography. Instead of traditional power banks, lots of photographers - and especially videographers - will use V-Mount style batteries in order to deal with multiple devices more seamlessly. SmallRig’s VB99 is an evolution of the traditional V-Mount battery, and it's what I'll...
Leica M Monochrom (Type 246) Mini Review
One camera brand that has successfully fostered an aura of uniqueness, exclusivity, and luxury is the Leica. This German brand was there at the very beginning of 35mm cameras around a hundred years ago, and it still produces them today. Leica certainly doesn't follow modern design trends; its strength lies...
Zeiss DTI 4/35 Thermal Imaging Camera Review
Although the human eye is a good tool for perceiving the world around us, it's not perfectly attuned to some situations. For example, if light levels are very low, or if you're searching for a well-camouflaged animal, you may not be able to see what you are looking for. However,...
Best Memory Cards for the Sony A7R V
If you’re looking for the best memory cards for the Sony a7R V, you have a lot of CFExpress Type A and SD cards to choose from. In this guide, I’ll introduce the best options for value and performance for this amazing camera.