Many of the new mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras have a very retro, or some would say classic, look and feel to them. With their popularity in the market, it stands to reason that many photographers must like that. Sure, features help as well, but that styling obviously has an appeal. So to make your mirrorless … Read more
Lighting kits for video and photography are great, but sometimes you find a need to upgrade something from the kit. One item, in particular, I find myself upgrading or getting more of is a sturdy light stand. While light stands are quite unspectacular when compared to the wealth of other products out there, they really … Read more
Some of my favorite lighting tools for photography and video is the humble reflector. They are extremely versatile and they require no power. Just put them anywhere you need them and voila! Enhanced lighting! Holding them in place, a photographer can quickly run out of hands. The way to get around recruiting multiple assistants only … Read more
DSLRs tend to be heavier cameras than comparable format mirrorless cameras, so properly attaching a strap can be the difference between dropping the camera, and dropping a whole lot of money on repairs. If the camera has a round or triangular metal ring already on it, it’s simple to do. Get a strap with clips … Read more
A lot of photographers prefer to use prime lenses… But why use a prime lens when many zooms available have such versatility? There are some very good reasons for choosing a prime lens as part of our photographic gear bag. Many being obvious and some that are quite surprising. What is a prime lens? A … Read more
All sorts of photographic accessories are vying for our attention. And for our dollars. From remote flash controllers to variable neutral density filters, we can fill up our camera bags and empty our wallets. Some accessories are valuable beyond their actual cost. Lens hoods fall into that category. Many of my own lenses come with … Read more
Carrying around a camera can hurt! No, seriously. When I was first getting into photography, the cameras were heavy and the straps were uncomfortable and virtually worthless. Those thin leather straps could really bite into my neck and shoulders with a large camera rig attached. As these pieces of kits are so valuable to my … Read more
When it comes to Canons lineup of cameras, its fair to say the Canon 80D is one of their best in a big lineup of heavy hitters. Coming out in mid 2016, the Canon 80D has become a massive crowd favourite amongst intermediate and professional photographers, Vloggers, YouTubers and video creators. As the Canon 80D has … Read more