Within the photography industry, there are many companies that make similar products, making the choices that are right for you, very hard to make. Recently, I wrote a few news stories on photography gear belts, and I have continued to try out different makes and models for fit, finish, strength and efficiency. The B-Grip EVO …
The B-Grip EVO Camera Belt Grip can handle the load Read More
As I continue on my quest to find the most efficient and most portable slider that is also a great “bang for the buck”, I have been looking at the foldable Crane Slider from Axler. The first feature that catches my attention is its small size and therefore portability. The next feature that is attractive …
The Axler Foldable Crane Slider has all the right moves Read More
A couple of nights ago, I was shooting some macro photography and since I shoot in manual mode, I was operating both the zoom and focus rings manually. This has always been a bit clumsy for me to do, but for some reason it really bothered me that night. Determined to find a solution, I …
The FocusShifter LensShifter will make your DSLR go VAROOM! Read More
I have been looking for a powerful off-camera flash that I can use both in-studio and outdoors. I recently saw a YouTube video on the Godox AD600Pro Witstro All-In-One Outdoor Flash. This unit functions as both a flash and a modeling lamp. While it is labeled as an outdoor flash, it is usable both indoors …
Godox AD600Pro Witstro All-In-One Outdoor Flash is great indoors or outdoors Read More
For many years, Blackmagic Design has been a major player in the film industry, supplying all types of great equipment for videographers and filmmakers, including equipment for the beginner all the way to high-end equipment for professional studios. Blackmagic Design cameras are well-liked and offer many industry leading features. One of their newest releases is …
The Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is the next generation Read More
What is it? The Comtrend PG-9172PoE/PG-9172PT Powerline Adapters with G.hn technology provides network access in areas where it may be difficult to run network cables, to add data jacks, or access points. It utilizes existing electrical lines to extend the network, and it supports PoE- Power over Ethernet-enabled devices. It can also support devices that …
Comtrend PG-9172PoE/PG-9172PT Powerline Adapters with G.hn Technology review Read More
There are many options in today’s technology-driven world that fill the need for someone to stream live events, whether they are personal or professional events. As I continue to look at what is available, I am finding very capable devices with great specifications and versatility, for relatively reasonable prices. One such device is the Mevo …
The Mevo Plus by Livestream may just be your all-in-one streaming solution Read More
As the summer approaches, I can’t help but think of all of the outdoor events I will have the opportunity to attend, including the outdoor barbecues where I get together with friends and family and in many cases, look at movies late into the night. Usually, we have to drag a TV outdoors, and then …
The WOWOTO DLP LED Video Projector will steal the show! Read More
Live streaming of professional events, personal events, or action scenes, has become very popular, with YouTube and Facebook and other sites filling the need to showcase content to the world. There are numerous live streaming devices that are available to accomplish the task, and they vary in price from $100s to $1000s. With most of …
Using a slider for video and to add interest to a scene, or for time-lapse photography, is not only fun but it allows you to extend the boundaries of your creativity. Over the years, I have spent a lot of money on sliders, always looking for the right movement, or length, or versatility or portability, …
The Rhino Slider EVO Motorized Camera Slider is smooth, quiet and versatile Read More
The HP Sprocket Photo Printer is a small and very compact printer that is designed to work with an IOS or Android app to print physical 2” x 3” photos from your Smartphone anywhere and at any time. It utilizes ZINK Zero Ink Technology and a special media that does not smudge, or tear, and …
With the HP Sprocket Photo Printer you can share your pictures any place and any time Read More
The Mophie USB-C Powerstation Plus XL is Mophie’s most powerful USB-C power pack to date. It is a compact portable charger and power source that has a 12000mAH battery. It boasts the ability to provide up to 45 hours of power to your Smartphone or other devices. It also includes a 15W fast charging USB-A …
What is it? The Thinium ReCharge+ 2.0 is a slim Smartphone/Tablet charger that can be used to provide power and charge via several different types of connections, using its interchangeable adapters and built-in USB port. It can be re-charged directly via a wall outlet without the need for a cable or a wall wart. What …
In my world of portrait photography and what I call “object” photography, I frequently utilize my Canon Speedlite flash head along with a softbox to get that beautiful, wide, soft light I need to flood and enhance my subject. That kind of lighting also creates interest and enhances the detail. Thus far, the problem that …
The Lastolite Joe McNally Ezybox Speed-Lite 2 Plus is reliable gear for the photographer Read More
After many years of working in the photography and videography/filmmaking industry, there are many occasions when I still find myself editing photos where dialing in the “true” color is an issue, and I have to spend extra time editing to achieve satisfactory results. Realistically, this is quite unnecessary, since there are many products that are …
The Datacolor SpyderCUBE RAW Calibration Tool keeps your photos true to color Read More