Gear Announcement

    DJI’s new Osmo Mobile handheld gimbal turns your smartphone into a smart motion camera
    Sep 1, 2016 John Aldred

    DJI have today announced a new product that doesn’t include a camera of their own; the DJI Osmo Mobile. Like the recently announced Osmo+, it’s…

    Tamron updates its 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lens with new design, reduced flare and faster autofocus
    Sep 1, 2016 John Aldred

    Tamron have today announced the updated “G2” next generation version of its popular 150-600mm f/5-6.3 zoom lens. The new lens boasts faster autofocus and enhanced vibration control…

    Fuji brings 24MP and touchscreen LCD to its entry level mirrorless selfie camera
    Aug 25, 2016 John Aldred

    Fujifilm has announced its new entry level mirrorless camera. An update to the popular X-A2, the new camera comes with touchscreen, a 24MP sensor, and…

    After months of speculation the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is finally here with 4K video and dual pixel RAW
    Aug 25, 2016 John Aldred

    So, the guesswork and speculation can end. Canon have now officially announced the 5D Mark IV DSLR. As expected, some photographers are a little underwhelmed, if the…

    Edelkrone’s new Wing gives slider-like motion without rails and fits in your pocket
    Aug 24, 2016 John Aldred

    If there’s one thing we can expect when Edelkrone announce a new product, it’s that it’ll be different. One only needs to look at their PocketSkater2…

    Nikon doubles battery life and adds SnapBridge to the entry level with the new D3400
    Aug 17, 2016 John Aldred

    Nikon have officially announced the D3400, their newest entry level DSLR. Successor to the D3300 and D3200 that came before it, the changes aren’t all…

    The Staaker action drone has four different follow modes to capture epic aerial shots
    Aug 3, 2016 John Aldred

    New start up, Staaker, has just released their auto-follow action drone for preorder. Most of today’s drones are designed to be flown manually with remotes. Staaker, though,…

    The new Laowa 12mm f/2.8 is designed for full frame and almost distortion free
    Aug 1, 2016 John Aldred

    Ultrawide angle lenses are practical and fun. Almost every landscape, architectural, wedding or event photographer has one, as do many filmmakers. I have one, too….

    Turn your phone into a teleprompter with the new Parrot Teleprompter 2
    Jul 27, 2016 John Aldred

    As somebody who speaks to camera now and again, having a script is great. But, I still mess up lines and may end up shooting the same…

    Nikon just announced the world’s fastest 105mm portrait lens it’s f/1.4
    Jul 27, 2016 John Aldred

    This is one of those lenses that you almost don’t even know you want until somebody announces that it exists. I’ve been using my Nikon…