Most photographers will tell you that a good tripod is one of the most important equipment investments you can make for your photography. But, just owning one isn’t enough to give you better pictures. You have to have the right one to fit your photography, as well as know how
The new Manfrotto GimBoom and MOVE Quick-Release Catcher System are making waves in the industry, but are they necessary components for your photography bag? I check out the system and make the call. System pros Intuitive, easy to use Durable Portable One-of-a-kind, innovative Versatile Strong load capacity Good grip System
Think of the monopod as one leg of a tripod, and your legs as the other two. Your hands and arms provide additional support, keeping the monopod steady. Using the one sounds easy, right? But it does take some practice. Here are a few tips to help you get good
Monopods are one of those things that are better to have and not need than to need and not have. While monopods amount to being fancy collapsible sticks, it’s wild how many different designs are out there. The Oben ACM-2400L is on the affordable side of things. How does it
With cameras now being both affordable and feature-packed when it comes to video specs, the need for affordable accessories for videographers and hybrid content creators is on the rise. Manfrotto knows this and they have answered the call with the Manfrotto Element MII Video monopod. The Manfrotto Element MII Video
Awhile back, K&F Concepts sent me their Oben CT-3451 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with BE-113T Ball Head and it quickly became one of my favorite pieces of camera equipment. That was until recently when they sent me their new TC2634 (Blue) Carbon Fiber Tripod Lightweight Portable Tripod for Travel Photography.
The only requirement for a tripod is that it must have three legs. The requirement for a new tripod is that it must do something better or something new. Vanguard’s new VEO 2X has a new thing that makes it a little better. Simple ball head innovation I’ve been using
I recently got my hands on the Oben CT-3451 Tripod and I couldn’t be more grateful. At the first of this year, I made a big change from Nikon to Lumix and was super frustrated with the fact that my Manfrotto tripod was massive compared to my mirrorless camera. I
I don’t use a monopod often, but when I do I want it to feel good in my hands. It should provide stability no matter what size lens is attached to my camera, and be convenient to use—easy to open and close. I have tried several monopods through the years.
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
There are times I really wish i had a monopod. You know, those one legged camera stabilizers sports photogs use to steady their long lenses. Thing is I don’t want to buy one. What to do? Convert your tripod into a monopod This is so simple. Extend one of the
There are so many different types of tripod heads and it can get confusing on which one to use depending on what you’re shooting. I like it when my gear complements my photography, rather than getting in the way or making my job harder. Here’s a breakdown of the most
