Photography Gear Reviews, Tutorials and Articles

InReach Mini Review – Pocket-Sized Satellite Communication

April 14, 2022July 31, 2018 by Dan Carr

The InReach Mini is a two-way satellite messaging and GPS tracking device that can easily fit in your pocket or be clipped to a belt or backpack shoulder strap. In this review I’m going to talk about the primary features and my experience with the device during the first month of owning it. Here on Shutter Muse we are first and foremost a photography website, but due to the fact that I write almost exclusively about various types of outdoor and adventure photography there are often useful piece of outdoor gear that I use on a weekly basis. This InReach …

REVIEW: Nixplay Seed Digital Picture Frame

July 11, 2024July 14, 2018 by Dan Carr

In this review I’m going to take a close look at a small internet-connected digital picture frame that allows you to display playlists of chosen photos. I’ll also explain how you can team this thing up with Adobe Lightroom to create a nearly seamless process for sharing your latest photos with the rest of your friends and family, even if they are the other side of the world!

ProGrade Digital Dual-Slot SD and CFast Card Reader Review

May 6, 2022July 5, 2018 by Dan Carr

A review of the new dual-slot SD and CFast card reader made by ProGrade Digital. Is this the new speed king for downloading your memory cards?

REVIEW: BenQ ScreenBar LED – A Better Light for Photo Editing?

April 21, 2022July 4, 2018 by Dan Carr

A review of the BenQ ScreenBar LED light. An automatically adjusting light that clips onto your computer monitor to light up your workspace and keyboard, without causing screen glare and reduced colour accuracy for your photo editing.

REVIEW: Wacom Intuos Pro 2017 (Medium)

April 14, 2022June 22, 2018 by Dan Carr

In this review we’re going to be taking a look at the latest version of the Wacom Intuos Pro pen tablet. I’ll compare it to previous versions, and explain why these are such great tools for photographers.

Think Tank Retrospective Shoulder Bag Review

August 22, 2025June 22, 2018 by Dan Carr

A shoulder bag is such a useful kind of bag for so many types of photography, that I think you’d struggle to find a photographer that doesn’t have at least one in their closet. In this review I’m going to take a look at Think Tank’s rugged, yet discreet Retrospective series.

Mountainsmith Tanack 10L Lumbar Pack Review

August 15, 2024May 30, 2018 by Dan Carr

Adventure photographer Chris Burkhard has worked with Mountainsmith to create a series of outdoor photography packs and carry solutions. I’ve previously reviewed the Mountainsmith TAN Kit Cubes which are designed to fit inside most of these bags, and today we’re looking at the larger of two camera lumbar packs that are also offered as part of this adventure photography lineup. Firstly it should be noted that the Tanack 10L lumbar pack is designed to work with either the small or medium TAN (Tough As Nails) Kit Cube, but it does not come with either of them for the $99 price …

Meural Digital Picture Frame Review

April 14, 2022May 27, 2018 by Dan Carr

Meural is a 27″ premium digital picture frame that allows you to display your images, or art from a variety of other artists. It offers gesture control, app control, and uses your phone to create playlists of art to play through automatically or browse at will. Click through to find out how well it works!

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

April 15, 2022May 25, 2018 by Guest Contributor

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.

LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C Review

September 15, 2023April 22, 2018 by Dan Carr

A detailed review of the LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt + USB-C portable, bus-powered hard drive. Is this the best hard drive for your photo storage needs?