The Nikon Z9 Has a Problem for Bird Photographers
My recent wildlife photography trips with the Nikon Z9 have revealed an Achilles heel that will frustrate bird photographers.
Opinion Pieces
Topical opinions on the latest photography industry talking points.
Why I Own Sony, Canon and Nikon Mirrorless Systems
My gear closet contains cameras and lenses from Sony, Canon and Nikon’s mirrorless system, including flagship cameras like the Sony a1 and the Nikon Z9. Why would I own all this gear? Here’s the answer.
Drobo Will No Longer Guarantee Compatibility With macOS
Drobo filed for bankruptcy, and now they will no longer support future versions of macOS. Adjust your photo backup system if you own a Drobo.
Why The New Nikon Z9 Is a Big Problem for Canon (and Sony)
The new Nikon Z9 has raised a lot of eyebrows. An aggressive pricing strategy, incredible pre-order numbers and impressive specs will worry competitors.
Has The Elinchrom ELB 1200 Has Been Discontinued?
The ELB 1200 battery-powered flash was introduced to replace the Elinchrom Ranger RX in 2019, but was discontinued shortly after in 2021. As a previous owner of the Ranger RX system and a current owner of the ELB 1200, I was saddened to see that what I consider to be the best product of its kind, had been discontinued after such a short life. In the early 2000s, the Elinchrom Ranger RX was the go-to location lighting solution for rugged environments for those in the know. I worked for over a decade in the action sports industry and the Ranger …
Canon Lost Peoples Photos – Proves Why Backup Strategy Is Important
Canon’s cloud photo storage system just lost a whole load of people’s photos.
Follow-Up: My Switch to Sony – This Is Not Why I Did It
Since publishing a piece about my decision to move from Canon to Sony, I have fielded many questions. A couple of common themes and ideas have arisen that I want to address in this follow-up article.
Prediction: This Tamron Lens Will Be the Best Selling Lens of the Year
Tamron’s recent lightweight E-Mount lenses have been impressing reviewers and buyers for the past 18 months, but I think they are about to be eclipsed by this new lens.
Why I Switched From Canon to Sony
After 15 years shooting with Canon professionally, I sold my Canon DSLR kit and switched to the Sony mirrorless system. Here’s why…
Canon 1D X Mark III Specifications – What We Know, Guess and Hope
Canon announced the development of the EOS-1D X Mark III, their flagship professional DSLR. In this post I’ll examine all the details of the new features, and explain my wishes for those specifications that we don’t yet know.