Best External Hard Drive for Photo Backup In 2025 – Including RAID, NAS and SSD
This guide looks at the best external hard drives for photo storage. It also covers the best portable drives, SSDs and RAID systems for backing up your photos.
50 Great Quotes to Inspire the Photographer in You
Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to climb out of a creative rut. I’ve kept a number of quotes in a folder on my phone for a while and I thought it was about time I shared them with you. Hopefully, you find them useful! If you’ve got a favourite quote that’s not on the list, leave it in the comments at the bottom. Of course, many of these are specifically related to photography, but others are more about general creativity and exploration. These are the things that resonate with me for my style of work. 1. “You don’t …
What Is Crop Factor, and How Do You Calculate It?
The term crop factor refers to the ratio of a specific sensor to a 35mm full-frame sensor. This factor determines the equivalent field of view of a lens when used on a camera with a sensor that is either smaller or larger than our reference full-frame sensor. Many people are familiar with the two common APS-C crop factors: 1.6x for Canon, and 1.5x for Nikon, Fuji, Sony, etc. But how do we get to this number, and how do you calculate the crop factor for other sensor sizes? Digital Sensor Sizes and Their Crop Factor These are the most common …
The Lightest Camera Bag In The World – Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod is a holster-style camera bag made from Dyneema. It is easily the lightest camera bag I have ever tested!
What Is a 3-2-1 Backup Strategy and How Should Photographers Use It?
The topic of backing up your photos is always a popular one. I often refer to a 3-2-1 backup strategy as an absolute minimum strategy to protect your images. In this post, I’ll explain the 3-2-1 backup rule and include examples of correct and incorrect setups.
TerraMaster TD2 Review – Affordable Thunderbolt 3 RAID
The TerraMaster TD2 is an affordably priced Thunderbolt 3 RAID enclosure that can be used for backing up your photos.
The 8 Best Camera Holster Bags In 2025
Camera holster bags are a great way to carry a camera with a lens attached. These are the best ones on the market this year.
Sony VG-C4EM Battery Grip Review – Is it the best option? [a7 IV Included]
The VG-C4EM battery grip is designed to improve ergonomics and battery life while shooting with the Sony a7 IV, a7S III, a7R IV, a9 II and Sony a1. Is it worth the money for your type of photography?
Best Monopod Heads in 2025
A monopod is a useful piece of gear on its own, but adding the right monopod head can increase stability and ease of use. These are the best monopod heads on the market right now.
The Best Gimbal Tripod Heads in 2025 – My Top Picks
A gimbal tripod head allows you to perfectly balance the weight of a camera and telephoto lens so it can be moved effortlessly in all directions. These are the best ones.