Camera gear

XbotGo Chameleon review – Your personal AI sports cameraman

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REVIEW – My daughter is a serious up-and-coming soccer player, and she attends weekly practices and plays many games and tournaments. We mostly capture special moments by taking photos or short videos with our phones, but it would be nice to be able to capture her games as teaching tools for her to view afterward, […]

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Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra smartphone gimbal review

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REVIEW – The latest iPhones and Android phones have image stabilization baked into the operating system, but a gimbal is still a useful piece of gear for anyone who likes to capture video with their smartphone. Today, I take a look at the Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra smartphone gimbal. Let’s check it out. ⬇︎ Jump to

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Thermal Master P3 USB-C thermal imaging camera review

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REVIEW – Remember the movie Predator and how that extraterrestrial hunter could search the jungle for Ah-Nuld with some kind of heat vision in a palette of colors? That same power now comes to your smartphone with the pocketable Thermal Master P3. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $349.00 Where to buy: ThermalMaster and Amazon (Save 5% with

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PGYTECH OneGo Rope Strap Bag review – A camera bag that just might tie you down

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REVIEW – I have always been a fan of bags in general. I have lost count of the times I have gotten a new bag saying “This is great! I don’t think I will want or need a new bag after this.” Only for the algorithm to throw a wrench in my wallet yet again.

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Sandmarc Telephoto 10x Lens review – a professional grade zoom lens for iPhone

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REVIEW – We live near a very large lake that has an abundance of wildlife. There’s a public dock that I love to take my camera to and try to capture some images. There are a ton of alligators, sandhill cranes, ospreys, eagles, etc. Bringing them closer to me would be great, but they don’t

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Thermal Master T2 Max thermal hunting scope review – activate cheat mode while hunting or just looking for large animals!

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REVIEW – We’ve reviewed quite a few thermal imaging cameras here at the Gadgeteer, but long-range ones are rarer than the frequent reviews we get for short-range models. I’ve been thrilled to spot bighorn sheep and mountain goats during hikes near my house recently and jumped at the chance to add a long-range thermal camera

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This case turns your iPhone into an amazing modular video capture system

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NEWS – When I first came across the Tilta Khronos Case for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, I thought it was another overbuilt sci-fi-styled case. I’m glad I thought it looked interesting enough to read more about it because this isn’t just an ordinary metal iPhone case. It’s an incredible modular system for iPhone filmmakers.

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JSAUX MagCool OmniGrip review – The Swiss Army knife of smartphone camera grips!

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REVIEW – If you use your iPhone or Android phone as your primary camera, then you’ll want to take a look at the JSAUX MagCool OmniGrip.  It’s a multi-tool of camera accessories for your phone. It offers everything from the grip to extra RAM in a compact folding package. Let’s take a closer look. ⬇︎

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Miiasi Tripod Selfie stick review

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REVIEW – The world of small, portable tripods and selfie sticks has really exploded since the car-antenna-type telescoping rod took over the market in the late 1990s. Recent improvements in this area have included moving from chrome-covered rods to adding a tripod base. A recent release from Miiasi, their quaintly named 62″ Phone Tripod –

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ThermalMaster P2 camera review – Use it to find ghosts or hot spots, you decide

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REVIEW – I recently got my hands on the ThermalMaster P2, touted as the world’s second smallest thermal camera. With a temperature range of -4°F to 1022°F, this tiny powerhouse promises to bring professional-grade thermal imaging to your fingertips. Let’s see if it’s as hot as they claim it is. What is it? The ThermalMaster

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These sunglasses have ND filters that let you dial down the brightness!

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NEWS – Shutterbugs, photo buffs, and people who like interesting gear will appreciate these unique sunglasses from Lombell. These wire-framed sunglasses feature polarized lenses with UV400 protection and adjustable ND filters that turn to change the brightness level. With 9 settings, they will definitely turn heads when people see them. The Lombell sunglasses are priced

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Made for photographers, this multi-tool is useful for anyone!

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NEWS – What features would you expect a multi-tool designed by a photographer to have? An f-stop checker? A wrench to adjust the mirror on a mirrorless camera? Actually, the David Manning EDC Clip Tool by Blue Kondor has features that anyone can use. It has a spring-loaded slide gate for fidgeting fun, a bit

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Sandmarc Probe Lens review

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REVIEW – It’s amazing how far phone cameras have evolved over the years. When the first smartphones were introduced, most people used a dedicated point-and-shoot camera. Today, most people don’t even own a dedicated point-and-shoot camera and use their phone as their primary camera. While the latest phone cameras are great, they aren’t perfect for

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Zhiyun CINEPEER CX100 Video Light review – And then there was light and a lot of it!

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REVIEW – Whether you’re looking to add a little or a lot of light at your next shoot, the Zhiyun CINEPEER CX100 Video Light can give you the right amount of illumination you need for your subject and is designed to enhance your video or photo experience.  With the CX100’s small size, not only can you

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SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Lens review – extra optical zoom for your iPhone photography

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REVIEW – Mobile photography has become a passion of mine in the last few years. Since cameras in phones have become so good, it’s easy to always have a good camera with me for most of what I want to shoot. I’m definitely an amateur photographer, but I enjoy learning more and finding tools that

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