Value tripod vs. expensive tripod: Which is better?
I shoot a lot of real estate — A LOT. I like to talk about the latest cameras and lenses for the highest possible image
I shoot a lot of real estate — A LOT. I like to talk about the latest cameras and lenses for the highest possible image
A lightweight travel tripod is a handy piece of equipment for every photographer to have in their gear collection.  There are times where larger, heavier, “workhorse” tripods are not the right tool for the job, or places where they are too cumbersome to transport and use.  On the lookout for a new one, a few months ago I got my hands on the Oben CT-3551 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod and BE-113T Ball Head. Â
After unpacking it my first thought was “Wow this thing is light, I’m going to break it.” Â But, half a year later with pretty constant use, it shows few signs of wear and tear. Â In that time, it has been used for landscape, travel, and macro photography, in various locations and conditions.
Creating Panorama Scenes in Photoshop I did an exterior shoot for the Broad Stage back in 2011 Â (see the blog post here) and the next
Editor’s Note: It’s time for something new. In the past, Photofocus has made it a practice of acknowledging a specific camera and/or lens as the
Sure, most of us know that we’re supposed to use a tripod when making great photos.  A stable camera means sharper photos and the ability
As a landscape photographer and workshop leader, Ive seen many gear failures. Tripod legs fall apart, ballheads bind up, and tiny screws come loose all
I’ve been following a lot of photography blogs and websites for many years. The vast amount of information about photography on the Internet today is
Features The clamps are a safe way to attach any camera with an Arca-Swiss style plate. The rail has a built-in bubble level to get