Photography Gear Reviews, Tutorials and Articles

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

August 12, 2024April 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 12, 2024April 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 20, 2025April 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

August 14, 2024March 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.

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

November 6, 2024February 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.

Ulanzi Travel Tripod Tested (Compared to Peak Design)

August 20, 2024January 13, 2023 by Dan Carr

The Ulanzi Travel Tripod is a lightweight carbon tripod with impressive specifications. I tested it and compared it to a similar Peak Design tripod.

Zemlin Photo Super-Telephoto Lens Hoods – Canon, Nikon, Sony & More

January 2, 2025January 11, 2023 by Dan Carr

Super-telephoto lens hoods are often longer than they need to be. Zemlin Photo’s range of replacement lens hoods is designed to offer more options at an affordable price.

Cotton Carrier G3 Camera Harness Review – The Ultimate Camera Carrying Comfort?

May 6, 2025January 5, 2023 by Dan Carr

The Cotton Carrier G3 harness carries
and distributes the weight of your long telephoto lens to keep you comfortable during a long day of wildlife photography. Is it a worthwhile purchase? Let’s find out.