If you tend to keep your gear compact or your setup minimalist, the Vanguard VEO City CB34 cross-body bag is a stylish and roomy option for your consideration. Sometimes, a camera backpack may seem too much for the photography gear that you have or regularly use. For many compact shooters, single-camera users
Like most photographers, I’m always on the hunt for the perfect camera bag. When I came across the Vanguard VEO Active 46 backpack (Amazon / B&H), I immediately saw a lot of potential. It’s a good-looking bag, big enough but not massive, with several unique and useful features. Now that
I recently reviewed the Angler Circo LED Ring Light but was disappointed in its results for portraiture. My thinking was that maybe using it in an environment would hit the mark — and I was right. I paired the ring light with my Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens to photograph
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’ll be honest — I have a ton of camera bags. All different sizes for all different purposes. I’ve got three shoulder bags, three backpacks and one roller bag. But recently, one bag fit the bill so much that I was able to cut the amount of bags I use
I’ve always been a fan of pistol grip heads on tripods. While somewhat bulky, they provide a great sense of control and are very easy to use. The Vanguard Alta Pro 2 263AGH is Vanguard’s latest offering into the pistol grip market, and I must say I’m quite impressed. I
Vanguard’s Alta Sky 66 is designed to carry super-telephoto lenses, like 400mm or 600mm lenses, spotting scopes and other long stuff. It is well-made, comfortable, and has a lifetime warranty. There are few bags that feel as comfortable carrying heavy stuff as this bag does. It manages sweat very well
The right tripod head makes using a tripod a joy, and the Vanguard Alta GH300T is just such a head. It’s a grip head, which means you can make adjustments with a single hand, but unlike other grip heads, it doesn’t require you to squeeze a handle. A single lock
Vanguard’s Alta Sky 51D is a spacious backpack for camera gear. It’ll carry a laptop in addition to cameras, including the largest DSLR’s, but its special characteristic is that it can be configured to carry a quad-copter drone, like a DJI Phantom. Even loaded very heavily, it is comfortable to wear and
I’ve long been a user of Vanguard tripods, and am always curious what their new offerings will bring to the table. The Veo 2 204AB tripod is a perfect lightweight, portable option when you’re traveling or on-the-go. I previously tested out the Veo 2 235AB tripod, and it’s since become
On first glance, the Vanguard Veo 2 235AB Tripod is what you’d expect — a lightweight, aluminum tripod. But once you get down to the details, it’s much more than that, providing a secure connection that can keep your camera stable even in the windiest of conditions. Travel Tripod, &
I travel more than most people, and I’ve used all kinds of bags to help me carry my camera gear from hard cases to shoulder bags to sling bags and messenger bags and backpacks. It doesn’t take long to realize that standing in lines with a bag full of gear
