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MindShift Gear Phone Holster Review

August 14, 2024September 15, 2020 by Dan Carr

The Phone Holster is a camera bag accessory from MindShift Gear that is designed to hold a phone and other small accessories when attached to your backpack.

Rode DCS-1 Dual Shoe Mount and SC11 Splitter Cable – Simple Usefulness

August 4, 2023September 15, 2020 by Dan Carr

The Rode DCS-1 is a dual cold shoe mount adapter to allow two microphones to be mounted easily to a single camera. The SC11 cable sends them both into your camera on a single input channel.

FeelWorld F5 Pro 5.5″ LCD Review – Amazing Budget Camera Monitor

August 4, 2023September 9, 2020 by Dan Carr

The FeelWorld F5 Pro is a 5.5″ on-camera LCD monitor with 4k input and HDMI loop-through for under $140. Can it really be any good for that price?

Really Right Stuff MTX Multi-Tool Review for Cameras and Tripods

November 6, 2024September 8, 2020 by Dan Carr

The MTX Tool from Really Right Stuff is a a clever photographer’s multitool with a few surprise features.

Can You Use EF Lenses On The Canon R5 and R6?

July 2, 2021September 4, 2020 by Dan Carr

Canon you use Canon EF lenses on the new Canon R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras, even though they have an RF mount? Here’s your answer!

How Does The Sony a9 II Handle Extreme Cold?

August 4, 2023September 4, 2020 by Dan Carr

When I switched to Sony, one of my biggest worries was that mirrorless cameras simply wouldn’t be able to handle the extreme cold of my home in the Canadian Yukon.

Lever-Release Clamp Vs Screw-Knob Clamp For Ball Heads

February 10, 2023September 3, 2020 by Dan Carr

Should you choose a lever-release clamp or a screw-knob clamp for your ball head? In this post I discuss the pros and cons of each type.

What Is the Best Focal Length to Photograph the Northern Lights?

August 4, 2023September 2, 2020 by Dan Carr

If you’re hoping to photograph the northern lights then you need to be well prepared. You might not get many opportunities! One key decision is choosing which focal length is going to get you the best aurora photos. In this post I’ll dig into this topic and make my recommendations.