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
Can the Maono USB/XLR Dynamic Podcast Microphone help photographers with streaming, YouTube podcasts, vlogging, gaming or communicating with clients? We had a look at this microphone so you can learn more about it and hear it in action. The Maono PD200X USB/XLR Dynamic Podcast Microphone is an attractive dynamic microphone
We received the Joby Wavo Plus cardioid shotgun-style microphone for cameras, mobile devices and computers. It’s a video microphone aimed at content creators and vlogging in the field, although it can be used via USB with a laptop or desktop. Here’s what it is and what it sounds like. Note:
Can the HyperX Quadcast USB Microphone help photographers with streaming, YouTube podcasts, vlogging, gaming or communicating with clients? We have a look at this increasingly popular microphone so you can learn more about it and hear it in action. The HyperX Quadcast USB Microphone is an attractive condenser microphone which
What’s a dew heater strip? And how do you use one to keep lens fog from your camera or telescope lens? While the examples will show a dew heater strip for a camera, the same principle applies to a telescope. Obviously, if you have a larger telescope, you might need
We most likely had the same thought when first looking at this — they’re USB cables, what can be said about them? That’s true, to a point. Area51 Tether Co. is a company making USB Cables and other camera tethering accessories for photographers. For years I have used Tether Tools
Samsung had released the 860 QVO SSD line in the end of 2018 as their entry level and most affordable SSD. Samsung has been a leader of solid state storage for almost a decade and has brought much of that technology down to a price range that everyone should jump
If you ever leave your house and spend time away, then this battery may be a good option for you. The PowerElf from iForway is sleek and compact but offers a significant amount of electricity and several good options for charging. I’ve been using it on a three-week trip. I charged it
A few weeks ago, I rented a Sony A7s Mark II camera from LensRentals.com for a trip to a few Southern California beaches. After using the camera for about 2 weeks, one of my absolute favorite features of the Sony a7 series cameras is the inclusion of a micro-USB port.
What’s the number one feature I look for in a camera bag? Lots of pockets? Strong zippers? Nope. When I choose a camera bag I want it to be easy to find my stuff. That’s why I look for a light interior. If your bag has a bright colored or
