Gear

Welcome to the Shutter Muse photography gear homepage. Gear posts on this website take three distinct forms:

Gear reviews - Real world camera gear testing.
Gear tutorials - How to use your gear and improve gear-based photography techniques.
Gear guides - Comparative group tests and reviews about a specific category of photography gear.

This gear homepage serves as a hub to show you all the latest posts in these different categories.

Recent Featured Posts

Canon Launches New 400mm f/2.8 III and 600mm f/4 III Super Telephoto Lenses With Huge Weight Savings

Canon Lens Terminology And Abbreviations

Review: Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack + Travel Line Accessories

Canon Lens Release Date Timeline

How to Set up Double Back Button Autofocus on Nikon Cameras for Quick AF Point Switching

5 Tips To Protect Your Camera Gear In Cold Weather

The Ultimate Guide to Back Button Focus

Best Rugged Hard Drives for Photographers in 2018

Lenses

The Evolution of the Canon 400mm f/2.8 Lens

Canon, Lenses

Canon's flagship super telephoto lens is now entering its fifth iteration with the EF mount.

Cameras

Nikon and Their Camera Durability Testing

Cameras, Gear, Nikon

Nikon Asia published this fascinating look at the durability testing procedures for their high end cameras. The video features the D850 and has lots of interesting tidbits in it about temperature and humidity testing, among other things.

Accessories

Heroclip – The Handy Tripod and Camera Bag Accessory

Accessories, Gear

I stumbled upon the Heroclip through an online advert and was immediately intrigued. I usually...

Tripods & Support

Best Gimbal Tripod Heads in 2018

Gear, Gear Guide, Tripods & Support

A gimbal is a type of tripod head that allows you to perfectly balance the weight of your camera so that it can be moved effortlessly in all directions. In this post I'll compare the best ones on the market this year and make some recommendations for your photography.

Gear Guides

Best Gimbal Tripod Heads in 2018

Oct 12, 2018

Best Camera Rain Covers in 2018

Sep 19, 2018

Best Memory Card Cases in 2018

Sep 7, 2018

Best Rugged Hard Drives for Photographers in 2018

Jun 11, 2018

8 Best Ways to Carry Your Camera In a Regular Bag or Backpack

Jun 11, 2018

Really Right Stuff Ultimate Ballhead and Gimbal Showdown

May 20, 2018

Best Photography Gloves of 2018

Dec 24, 2016

Camera Bags

Review: Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack + Travel Line Accessories

by Dan Carr | Aug 23, 2018 | Camera Bags, Featured, Gear, Peak Design

The Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack is a versatile photography and travel bag, with an adjustable 30-45L volume and a range of matching accessories.

Hands On: Peak Design Updated Their Popular Everyday Messenger Bag
by Dan Carr | Aug 14, 2018 | Camera Bags, Gear, Peak Design
MindShift Gear Exposure Shoulder Bag Review
by Dan Carr | Aug 9, 2018 | Camera Bags, Gear, MindShift Gear Reviews
Think Tank Retrospective Shoulder Bag Review
by Dan Carr | Jun 22, 2018 | Camera Bags, Gear, Think Tank Photo Bag Reviews
8 Best Ways to Carry Your Camera In a Regular Bag or Backpack
by Dan Carr | Jun 11, 2018 | Camera Bags, Gear, Gear Guide
Mountainsmith Tanack 10L Lumbar Pack Review
by Dan Carr | May 30, 2018 | Camera Bags, Gear
FUNNY: Camera Bag Buying Guide
by Dan Carr | Apr 6, 2018 | Camera Bags, Gear
Mountain Smith Kit Cube Review
by Dan Carr | Jan 11, 2018 | Camera Bags, Gear

Drives & Storage

Review: Linedock Laptop Battery Dock with Memory Card Reader

Drives & Storage, Gear

The Linedock is both a docking station for your laptop, as well as an external batter, a card reader and a solid state drive!

Filters

Review: FotodioX WonderPana Filter Holder for Canon 11-24mm

Filters, Gear

The WonderPana XL is a filter system that is designed for use with ultra-wide lenses such as the Canon 11-24mm or the Nikon 14-24mm. Check out this review by guest contributor, Doug Sturgess.

What's In Your Camera Bag?

My Photography EDC Kit

Accessories, Featured, Gear, What's In Your Camera Bag?

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.