Photography Gear Reviews, Tutorials and Articles

Think Tank SpeedTop Backpack Tested for Travel and Photography

August 23, 2023May 2, 2023 by Dan Carr

The Think Tank SpeedTop Backpack is a reconfigurable travel and camera bag with a clever magnetic closure system.

Use This Kirk Arca Plate to Quick Release Your Ball Head

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 by Dan Carr

Use these Kirk Photo Arca plates to create a quick release system for switching tripod heads quickly and easily.

In-Depth: The Think Tank Photo FirstLight+ Backpack Tested

July 26, 2023April 18, 2023 by Dan Carr

The Think Tank FirstLight+ series is the latest evolution in their range of camera bags for nature and wildlife photographers. Here are my thoughts after testing it.

Think Tank Photo Freeway Longhaul Duffle Review

August 23, 2023April 10, 2023 by Dan Carr

The Think Tank Freeway Longhaul is a multi-purpose duffle bag designed to organize your gear for life on the road or life on set. Is it the right bag to haul your gear?

Shimoda Designs Explore v2 Review – Excellent Adventure and Travel Camera Bag

June 9, 2023April 1, 2023 by Dan Carr

The Shimoda Designs Explore V2 is the latest iteration of their popular camera backpack for outdoor and adventure travel photographers. Here’s my in-depth review.

Think Tank Stash Master Photo Cubes Tested

May 1, 2023March 14, 2023 by Dan Carr

The Stash Master Photo Cube series from Think Tank is designed to help you convert any bag into a camera bag. We tested them out.

Shimoda Core Unit Camera Inserts – Which One Is Perfect For You?

June 9, 2023February 28, 2023 by Dan Carr

Shimoda Core Units are the camera inserts used in the Shimoda Design Explore backpacks, the Action X backpacks and their carry-on rollers.

Really Right Stuff PG-02 MK2 Pano-Gimbal Head Tested – The Ultimate Tripod Head?

February 13, 2023February 10, 2023 by Dan Carr

The PG-02 Mk2 is an updated version of Really Right Stuff’s popular gimbal and panoramic head. I tested it to see how it compares to the previous version.