Dan Carr

Professional photographer based in Yukon, Canada, and founder of Shutter Muse. His editorial work has been featured in publications all over the world, and his commercial clients include brands such as Nike, Apple, Adobe and Red Bull.

Really Right Stuff Safari Clamp Review

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NOTE: The Safari clamp has been slightly redesigned and also renamed as the Multi-Clamp. There isn’t a whole lot of difference between the old and new, so everything I state in this review is still relevant, but also make sure you check the RRS page to see slightly physical changes. NOTE 2: When I first reviewed the Safari Clamp, I used the BH-25 ball head with it. Since then, RRS launched the BC-18 MicroBall, which I think is far better suited as a pairing with the new Multi Clamp. I no longer use the BH-25, and have switched entirely to …

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Flashpoint Blast Power Pack BP-960 Review

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This week we’re taking a look at a portable battery pack that can be used with speedlights and other small flashes. It’s called the Blast Power Pack BP-960 and it’s from Adorama’s in-house lighting brand, Flashpoint. Flashpoint have been making a name for themselves recently with their rapidly growing range of very well priced lighting equipment. In fact, we’ll be taking a look at a bare-bulb flash very soon as well. At around $260 at the time of writing this, the BP-960 isn’t the cheapest accessory you could buy for a flash, but it provides some significant advantages that I …

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Domke Trekker Ruggedwear Review

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Video Review Domke shoulder bags are legendary so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to test out a couple of what Tiffen are calling the Domke Next Generation. I’ve never owned a Domke before but I know that their durability is much revered among photojournalists. Despite that knowledge, I was still a little taken aback when I first pulled this out of the box. Wow! The version of the Trekker that I tested was made from what Domke calls their Ruggedwear material, and it certainly deserves the name. I wouldn’t try this at home…but it feels like you couldn’t even …

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B&H Now Offer Free Shipping To Canada

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I know from our web statistics that there is a large readership from Canada here on Shutter Muse. My friends at B&H Photo contacted me last week to tell me that they are now offering free shipping to Canada on orders over $99. The shipping is with Purolator, FedEx or UPS, depending on your location and the size of the package. It also includes their service to pre-pay all duties and relevant taxes. No nasty surprises when the mailman brings the box to your door!  Being a Canadian resident myself, I was pretty pleased to find out about this and …

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