Photography Minute

Adorama 4-way Focusing Rails: A Review

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 the [...]

Follow-up review of Freehands Gloves

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 go.  No [...]

Gloves for Photographers – Freehands Gloves Product Review

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 to [...]

Think Tank Airport Acceleration 2.0 Camera Backpack Review

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 large [...]

Canon 7D Video with Glidetrack

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

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 the [...]

Induro CT314 Carbon Fiber 8X Tripod – Product Review

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 Induro [...]

Firmware update for PocketWizard FlexTT5 & MiniTT1 for Canon

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 fire at [...]

Wish List additions – Tripods: Gitzo GT5541LS and Gitzo GT3530LSV

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 [...]

Really Right Stuff Monopod Head Product Review

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 come.
Some [...]

Gitzo GM5561T 6X Carbon Fiber Monopod Product Review

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 with.   [...]