Jackery Explorer 300 Solar Generator Review – A More Portable Solution
The Jackery Explorer 300 is a portable lithium battery that can power your electronic devices during camping, road tripping, or a power outage. Is it right for you?
Dan Carr
OWC Envoy Pro FX Review – Incredibly Fast Universal SSD
The OWC Envoy Pro FX is an SSD with a universal Type-C port that can connect over Thunderbolt and USB. After testing, I can say that this is the fastest SSD I have ever reviewed, but is it right for you?
F-Stop Ajna 37L DuraDiamond Review – For Fast and Light Adventures
The F-stop Ajna is a lightweight 37L travel and outdoor photography backpack. The latest version features a new proprietary DuraDiamond material and several new features.
The New Canon RF 800mm and RF 1200mm Lenses – A Strange Design Decision?
The new Canon RF 800mm and RF 1200mm lenses are unusual. And not just because they cost $17k and $20K. Why has Canon made this odd decision?
TESTED: The Best SD Card Holders in 2024
What is the best SD card holder for your needs? We tested more than 15 different card cases to find the perfect protection for your memory cards.
F-Stop ICU Size Guide – Pick The Right One!
F-Stop’s vast range of padded ICUs can make it challenging to choose the right one for your F-Stop backpack. This guide compares them all.
What’s In My Camera Bag – 2022 Edition
The calendar has rolled over once more, so it’s time for another update on the gear that I’m using in 2022.
Best External Hard Drive for Photo Backup In 2025 – Including RAID, NAS and SSD
This guide looks at the best external hard drives for photo storage. It also covers the best portable drives, SSDs and RAID systems for backing up your photos.
50 Great Quotes to Inspire the Photographer in You
Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to climb out of a creative rut. I’ve kept a number of quotes in a folder on my phone for a while and I thought it was about time I shared them with you. Hopefully, you find them useful! If you’ve got a favourite quote that’s not on the list, leave it in the comments at the bottom. Of course, many of these are specifically related to photography, but others are more about general creativity and exploration. These are the things that resonate with me for my style of work. 1. “You don’t …
What Is Crop Factor, and How Do You Calculate It?
The term crop factor refers to the ratio of a specific sensor to a 35mm full-frame sensor. This factor determines the equivalent field of view of a lens when used on a camera with a sensor that is either smaller or larger than our reference full-frame sensor. Many people are familiar with the two common APS-C crop factors: 1.6x for Canon, and 1.5x for Nikon, Fuji, Sony, etc. But how do we get to this number, and how do you calculate the crop factor for other sensor sizes? Digital Sensor Sizes and Their Crop Factor These are the most common …