The FlexShooter Pro is a dual-ball tripod head designed to be used with telephoto lenses. I would practically say, the longer the telephoto lens you load on it, the better! At 680 grams (1.5 pounds), it's heavier than an everyday ballhead, but still portable enough to use with shorter lenses,...
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Exascend Essential CFexpress B 1TB: Tested on Animals
In my early days as a photographer, I bought a memory card for my Nikon D70 with - for the time - a huge capacity of 1GB. I didn't really care about the card's speed back then, because I was shooting other subjects than wildlife. The price was staggering. If...
My New Favorite and Most-Used Camera Accessories
In this guide, I wanted to round up some of my favorite small accessories for photography. I’ve been traveling the last few weeks, and I’ve made use of all these products either in preparation for my trip, or while on the road. Here they are!
Heipi Travel Tripod Review: An Ultra-Portable Carbon Fiber Tripod
Choosing a tripod can seem like a riddle with no correct answer. The lighter and smaller the tripod, the less stable it’ll be, seemingly defeating the point of even bringing one. I especially seem to run into this problem while traveling, when a bulky tripod just isn't feasible. Travel tripods...
Recommended Camera Bags for Wildlife Photography
When you think about camera gear, what comes to mind? A camera bag might be an afterthought, but I think it's almost as important as the camera itself! Think about it - what good is a high-quality camera if you don't have a good way to carry it into the...
What to Take on a Wildlife Photography Trip
One time when I was packing for a wildlife photography trip, I wrote a list of my equipment on a piece of paper - complete with lenses, batteries, clothing, and so on. I wanted to have a useful reference for the next trip, but then the "next trip" came along...
Peak Design Travel Tripod Review
I tend to think of a tripod as a necessary evil. Even with today's image stabilization, a tripod is still a requirement in many cases, so it's important to find one with the right balance of characteristics. What does that include? Small size, sufficient height, good vibration absorption, high durability, easy...
How to Use a Flash for Wildlife Photography
What piece of equipment is the unsung hero of my wildlife photography? It’s not the camera or even the lens, but my flash. A flash opens the door to many possibilities as a wildlife photographer. It can take your work to the next level, especially for smaller subjects like reptiles, amphibians, and macro photography.
Underwater Housings for a Camera, Explained
Underwater photography is filled with technical challenges, hidden expenses, and potential horror stories if something goes wrong – and it all starts with your camera housing. In this guide, I’ll explain what you need to know about underwater housings for your camera, including the crucial accessories you’ll need in order to safely bring your photography equipment underwater.
Testing B&W Film Developers – 4 Choices Compared
If you want to develop black and white film at home, finding a developer may be just as difficult as picking a film. There are, of course, the classic developers such as Amidol and Kodak Dektol, which have been around since the days of Adams and Weston. Then there are...