Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD Review
The Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD manages to explain itself very well in its own name. It’s an SSD, and it’s extremely small! But is it any good? Let’s find out.
Gear Reviews
Digital camera reviews, lens reviews, strobe reviews, camera bag reviews and more.
Review: Anker PowerCore Lite to Charge Your Camera
In recent years there has been a shift to allow charging of cameras via the USB port, instead of having to remove the battery and place it into a normal battery charger. As far as I can see, this USB charging feature is rare in current DSLRs, but rapidly becoming a standard feature with newer mirrorless cameras. With mirrorless on an unstoppable rise, it won’t be long before USB charging of cameras is expected in all modern releases. As it turns out, this new feature is particularly useful because most mirrorless camera batteries do not last as long as the …
Review: DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone
Matt Jacques got out to test the new DJI Mavic 2 Pro, and reports on overall build quality and image quality impressions. Does the partnership with Hasselblad provide any tangible benefits to photographers? Is this the ultimate drone from DJI, combining the best of the Phantom 4 Pro in the small body of the Mavic Pro?
Heroclip – The Handy Tripod and Camera Bag Accessory
I stumbled upon the Heroclip through an online advert and was immediately intrigued. I usually have a carabiner on my camera bag anyway, but it appeared as though this ingenious product added even more functionality for very little added weight and bulk. After exchanging a quick email with the company, they sent a pair over for me to test and review them from a photographer’s perspective. The photos do most of the explaining, but essentially the Heroclip is a traditional carabiner with an added rotating hook built into it. You can use it just like a normal accessory carabiner (not …
Review: Linedock Laptop Battery Dock with Memory Card Reader
The Linedock is both a docking station for your laptop, as well as an external batter, a card reader and a solid state drive!
Why Extenders or Teleconverters Are Vital for My Wildlife Photography
If I’m headed out on a wildlife photography mission, I never leave without packing at least a couple of extenders, or teleconverters as they are sometimes known. Here’s why they are vital to me…
Review: Peak Design 45L Travel Backpack + Travel Line Accessories
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.
CanvasPop Photo Books Review
CanvasPop’s mobile application allows you to create a photo book in under 5 minutes, so I had one printed to see how they turn out.
Review: Keep Photo Gear Organized with the Lowepro GearUp Series
Lowepro’s GearUp series is designed to help photographers organize their even increasing collection of cables, batteries, memory cards, tools and other small but necessary photography accessories.
Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 – Nikon’s Ultimate Wildlife Combo?
How well does the Nikon D500 pair up with the AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR? Matt Jacques had an opportunity to test out this ultimate wildlife combination in his Yukon backyard, and on an expedition in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.