What I Loved in the Studio, and What Caught Me Out on the Coast After spending time with the K&F CONCEPT Ultra-Low Reflection Variable ND Filter in the studio, I was genuinely impressed. Long exposures behaved beautifully, reflections were well controlled, and image quality held up exactly as promised. So
NEEWER sent us the travel-size DT-ENEL15 Camera Battery Charger with two batteries. We took it on the road to see how it fared as a travel charger. Note: NEEWER sent us the NEEWER DT-ENEL15 Camera Battery Charger and Two Batteries (for Nikon EN-EL15) to review and keep. However, this is
EBL sent us their rugged EBL Portable Power Station 500. We used it on a quick night photography trip and around the house, and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Portable Power Station 500. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this item are our
Traveling can be a wonderful adventure, but it can also be stressful when it comes to keeping your valuables safe. Whether you’re a professional photographer or just an amateur with a camera, it’s important to keep your camera gear and other valuables secure while on the go. So, here are
EBL sent us their rugged BRC 18650 Rechargeable Batteries 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. We took them on two cold trips and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL BRC 18650 Rechargeable Battery 3000mAh – Protected Button Top. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this
EBL sent us their Smart Rapid Battery Charger for Rechargeable 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion IMR Batteries. It charges many kinds of batteries — “smartly” — in a travel-sized package. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Smart Rapid Battery Charger for Rechargeable 3.7V/3.6V Li-ion IMR Batteries. However, this is a completely independent review.
If there’s a smaller, more convenient recharging system for batteries, I don’t know about it. EBL has created a clever, portable design for high-quality rechargeable AA batteries. Read on! Note: EBL sent us the EBL Lithium AA Batteries 4 Pack, Rechargeable Double A Battery 1.5V 3500mWh with USB-C Cable. However,
I do long exposure photography almost exclusively, so I look for specific qualities in tripods. If I photograph a series of photos for stacking for Milky Way photos or two-hour long star trails, I really need a tripod to do its job. So what qualities do I look for? Juggling
You might think your 90mm macro lens is just for capturing intricate details of insects and blooms. But think again! This versatile lens can also be a powerful tool for portrait photography. I took the new Tamron 90mm macro for a spin at a recent Halloween workshop and had a
Luck sometimes favors the prepared. I had put all my ducks in a row. Back in July 2018, I had contacted Cal Tech to obtain permission to photograph Owens Valley Radio Telescope near Bishop, CA. They had contacted security to let them know it was OK. But what I couldn’t
Way back in 2014, I took up photography after a long absence. I wanted and needed a creative outlet. I wanted to learn, I wanted to capture the world around me and I thought at the time it would just be a hobby. But I noticed some pleasant and unexpected
The Manfrotto BeFree Advanced GT XPro is a four-section aluminum twist-lock travel tripod. It comes with various flexible, professional features. Read on! Note: Manfrotto sent us the BeFree Advanced GT XPro tripod and ball head to review and keep. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this
