Gear

    21 UV & protection filters are put to the test and the results are rather surprising
    Aug 15, 2017 John Aldred

    The “protective” filter debate rages on as always, but whether for them or against them, how do they all stack up? The folks over at…

    A forgotten solution for tack sharp photos
    Aug 15, 2017 Tom Leonard

    For a few years now, I’ve had in my collection one very strange lens.  I bought it primarily for it’s value as a collectible so,…

    Happy Anniversary, EOS
    Aug 12, 2017 Steve Ember

    Whether you pronounce it “EE-os” (as in the Greek goddess of dawn) or prefer the three-syllable “E-O-S” (as in Electro-Optical System), Canon’s EOS system of automatic-focus…

    Hands On with The Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 G2 VC
    Aug 12, 2017 Spencer Lookabaugh

    In the ever heated debate of Tamron vs. Sigma vs. Nikon/Canon, a new competitor has arrived. Tamron has released an update of their popular 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. Ever…

    Testing the Canon 6D Mark II for astrophotography nightscapes
    Aug 11, 2017 Alan Dyer

    No pretty pictures in this blog I’m afraid! This is a blog for gear geeks. The long-awaited Canon 6D Mark II camera is out, replacing…

    Your Microsoft Surface device could break within two years, according to Consumer Reports
    Aug 11, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Microsoft Surface devices have a sleek design, and the Surface Pro laptop seems to be useful for photographers. However, Consumer Reports claims that these gadgets…

    Edelkrone launches SurfaceONE, smart motion control system for perfect panning and timelapse shots
    Aug 10, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Edelkrone has launched SurfaceONE, their new 2-axis motion control system. It allows you to easily get straight, curved (targeted) and panning shots, and shoot timelapse…

    Yongnuo’s YN686EX-RT Li-Ion flash gives 750 full power flashes on a single charge
    Aug 8, 2017 John Aldred

    Well, it looks like Yongnuo finally jumped on the Lithium Ion battery powered flash train. Releasing its first Li-Ion powered speedlight, the YN686EX-RT, the new…

    Godox release first iPhone studio portraits using the new A1 flash trigger
    Aug 8, 2017 John Aldred

    A couple of weeks ago, Godox teased us with their new A1 flash trigger for mobile phones. The Godox A1 is designed to give your…

    These are some must-have accessories for smartphone filmmaking
    Aug 7, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Ryan Connolly of Film Riot recently gave us an example of a neat-looking video shot on a smartphone. Of course, if you’re limited only to the…