The Evolution of the Canon 400mm f/2.8 Lens
Canon’s flagship super telephoto lens is now entering its fifth iteration with the EF mount.
Gear Guide
Find the best photography gear on the market without having to read endless reviews and blog posts from all over the internet. Professional photographer, Dan Carr, has created detailed guides based on his experiences and over a decade of testing and reviewing camera gear in the field.
The Best Place to Apply Your Camera’s Screen Protector Is in the Bathroom!
There’s not a lot of advice on this website that begins with me telling you to take your camera into the bathroom, but that is what I’m going to suggest today.
Best Rugged Hard Drives for Photographers in 2026
A “rugged” drive is one that has been designed to withstand bumps and drops, as well as offering at least some protection from water. Let’s examine the best rugged hard drives for photographers this year.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Using an L-Plate on Your Camera
An L-plate, sometimes called an L-bracket, is a camera accessory that allows you to quickly clamp a camera body to a tripod ball head in both a landscape and portrait orientation, but why are they so useful?
Leica Lens Terminology and Abbreviations
A list and definitions of all the abbreviations, acronyms and terminology that are associated with Sony lenses and Zeiss approved lenses.
How to Add a Quick Release Strap to a Camera with Arca Swiss Type Plates
Hopefully nobody out there is still manually screwing their camera onto a bare 1/4″ 20 thread on top of their tripod? Using a quick release plate is a much better option because it’ll save you valuable time, prevent wear on the camera and also offer a way to protect the bottom of the camera from …
Fuji Lens Terminology and Abbreviations
Hello photography fans! Welcome to the latest in our series of manufacturer lens guides, where we take a headfirst dive down the rabbit hole that is lens terminology and abbreviations so that you don’t have to! Today ladies and gentlemen we will be attempting to unravel the nomenclature of stalwart industry giant Fujifilm! Fuji Photo …
The History of Canon, the FD Mount and the EF Mount
The origins of global electronics and precision optical giant Canon Inc. can be traced back to humble beginnings in the town of Roppongi, in Minato-Ku, Tokyo 1933. Takeshi Mitarai and three friends, Goro yoshida, Saburo Uchida, and Takeo Maeda founded the ‘Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory’ in a small street-side workshop, and set to work dismantling …
My Photography EDC Kit – 2020
EDC or Everyday Carry is the stuff that’s always on me. Cameras and lenses are specific to the task at hand, but amongst those items, this is the kit that’s always in my bag or pocket.
Mirrorless Vs. DSLR – Why I ditched my Canon gear for Sony
Switching from a DSLR to mirrorless So there are many articles out there covering photographer’s transitions from their beloved camera format to Sony, but I wanted to share my reluctant transition and obviously the ‘why’ for waiting and ultimately moving over. I was a hold out for nearly a year, very wary of the idea …