I recently did my 2nd video review for the Peak Design Capture Camera Clip System. This is a nice product – but for me it doesn’t work due to the clip’s arca plate design. It’s a great belt-clip system and I recommend it…but it doesn’t work for me.
Induro BHL3 Review & Comparison with Really Right Stuff (RRS) BH-55
February 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
I picked up an Induro BHL-3 Ballhead this past week for a new tripod. While looking at buying this ballhead, I looked for some reviews…and found very few independent reviews. So…I put a video review together of the BHL3 ballhead. In addition, I compare it to my Really Right Stuff (RRS) BH-55. So far, I highly [...]
Adorama 4-way Focusing Rails: A Review
March 9, 2010 By 4 Comments
I picked up the Adorama’s 4-way Focusing Rails recently to try out with my wife’s Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5X Macro lens. Adorama lists 2 versions of their 4-way Focusing Rails…one for ~$180 and a budget one for ~$80. I’m not sure what the difference is between the two but based on recommendations, I picked [...]
Follow-up review of Freehands Gloves
February 3, 2010 By 4 Comments
I’ve had the opportunity to get out into the field with my new pair of Freehands Gloves (see my initial review here). Do I like these gloves? Nope. I love them! These gloves have made my life so much nicer when out shooting in the cold. Throw the gloves on, pull the fingers back and [...]
Gloves for Photographers – Freehands Gloves Product Review
January 22, 2010 By 3 Comments
Been looking for a good pair of gloves to use while out in the cold chasing a good photograph? I have….and I think I found them! I’ve been looking for some for a while. I have a good pair of fleece gloves that work OK but I always ended up taking them off one hand [...]
Think Tank Airport Acceleration 2.0 Camera Backpack Review
January 14, 2010 By 6 Comments
I picked up the Think Tank Airport Acceleration 2.0 recently to act as my main bag while traveling. I’ve been looking for a new backpack for a few months to replace my current backpack, a Tamrac Adventure 9. The Tamrac is a good backpack and is perfect for a quick trip around town without a [...]
Canon 7D Video with Glidetrack
January 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I ran across the following video from Luka on Vimeo showing the Canon 7D shooting video using a Glidetrack Shooter system. Video looks stunning and the Glidetrack looks pretty darn good too! Glidetrack + Canon 7D Test from Luka on Vimeo.
Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet Review
January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been using the Wacaom Bamboo Fun for the last few weeks and, while it isn’t the ‘big’ wacom tablet, it is pretty darn close and well worth a look if you’re looking for a tablet. I’ve got the medium format Bamboo Fun and its a bit bigger than I expected. Once I got over [...]
Induro CT314 Carbon Fiber 8X Tripod – Product Review
January 2, 2010 By 16 Comments
My wonderful wife Tracie (a Dallas based photographer) bought me a great tripod for Christmas. I’ve been looking for a good carbon fiber tripod and had been looking at the Gitzo line but a recent review on Luminous Landscape of an Induro 413 gave me another option to look at. What I found was the [...]
Firmware update for PocketWizard FlexTT5 & MiniTT1 for Canon
December 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PocketWizard has announced the release of Version 5.0 for the MiniTT1 Transmitter (check prices at B&H) and FlexTT5 Transceiver (check prices at B&H). Updates include three new features: Rear curtain sync allows the photographer to set the shutter speed at which rear curtain sync automatically engages while optimizing the timing of rear curtain sync to [...]
Wish List additions – Tripods: Gitzo GT5541LS and Gitzo GT3530LSV
May 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’ve officially added the Gitzo GT5541LS Series 5 Long 6X Carbon Fiber 4-Section Systematic Tripod with G-Lock to my Wish List. This tripod will easily hold my Camera and big lens(es)…once I get the big lens In addition, I’ve been looking at the Gitzo GT3530 6X Carbon Fiber 3 Series 3 Section G-Lock Mountaineer Tripod [...]
Really Right Stuff Monopod Head Product Review
May 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I recently purchased the Really Right Stuff High Capacity Monopod Head for use on my Gitzo GM5561T 6X Carbon Fiber 6 Section Series 5 Traveler Monopod Want to know something? I’m absolutely amazed at the workmanship of this product. There’s something beautiful about a well machined product and this monopod head is as beautiful as they [...]
Gitzo GM5561T 6X Carbon Fiber Monopod Product Review
April 16, 2009 By 5 Comments
I recently ordered a Gitzo GM5561T 6X Carbon Fiber 6 Section Series 5 Traveler Monopod from Amazon and I’m loving it. Previously, I had a Manfrotto 679B Monopod 3-Section, which wasn’t bad but something never felt ‘right’ about the 679B. My main purpose for buying this particular monopod was to make it easy to travel [...]
