Monopod Vs Tripod – How to Choose and When to Use
Monopod vs tripod – which is best? Learn about the pros and cons of each to help you make the best choice for your photos.
Photographing Morant’s Curve in Banff National Park – How, When and Where
Morant’s Curve is a bend in the railway that runs between Banff and Lake Louise, right through Banff National Park. The curve happens to have a spectacular mountain backdrop, and it’s easy to photograph it from a pullout on the side of the Bow Valley Parkway. Highway 1A (Bow Valley Parkway section) runs parallel to Highway 1 between Banff and Lake Louise. If I’m headed in either direction, I usually take the slower and more scenic parkway because you can often see wildlife such as grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, elk and moose. The curve is a couple of minutes …
LensCoat Xpandable Long Lens Bag Review
The LensCoat Xpandable camera bag is designed to carry your super-telephoto lens with a camera attached. Here are my thoughts after testing it.
Jackery Explorer 1500 Review – Is Bigger Better?
The Explorer 1500 is a lithium portable power station with huge capacity. I took it on the road to see how well it could keep my camera gear and other electronics charged.
A Complete Guide to Peak Design Anchor Links and Anchor Connectors
Peak Design Anchor Links and Anchor Connectors are an integral part of the company’s camera strap range. The Anchor allows any strap to be quickly removed from a camera, accessory or lens when you don’t need it, or when you want to swap it for a different kind of strap. I often use one of Peak Design camera straps, but I have no need for them when my camera is being used on a tripod. In fact, I really dislike having a strap attached to my camera while it’s on a tripod. That big dangling loop is just asking to …
Ultimate Really Right Stuff Ball Head and Gimbal Showdown – 2025
An in-depth look at the entire lineup of tripod ball heads and gimbals from Really Right Stuff (RRS).
Review: Wraith Messenger Camera Bag from Toxic Bags
An in-depth look at the new Toxic Bags Wraith messenger-style camera bag. From the folks that brought you 3 Legged Thing tripods.
Toxic Valkyrie – New Camera Backpack Review
From the folks that brought you 3 Legged Thing tripods comes a new camera bag company. Morally Toxic. This is a hands-on review of their Valkyrie camera backpack.
Exactly How Many Canon EF Lens Models Were There? [COMPLETE LIST]
Between 1987 and 2020, roughly 140 million Canon EF lenses were sold. But exactly how many different lens models did they launch during that period? I decided to find out.
My Amazing Photography Adventure Trailer
I love the experience of hitting the road, chasing the light and weather in search of landscapes and wildlife. Here’s a tour of my portable photography base camp.