How Does The Sony a9 II Handle Extreme Cold?
When I switched to Sony, one of my biggest worries was that mirrorless cameras simply wouldn’t be able to handle the extreme cold of my home in the Canadian Yukon.
Lever-Release Clamp Vs Screw-Knob Clamp For Ball Heads
Should you choose a lever-release clamp or a screw-knob clamp for your ball head? In this post I discuss the pros and cons of each type.
What Is the Best Focal Length to Photograph the Northern Lights?
If you’re hoping to photograph the northern lights then you need to be well prepared. You might not get many opportunities! One key decision is choosing which focal length is going to get you the best aurora photos. In this post I’ll dig into this topic and make my recommendations.
The Ultimate Peak Design Travel Tripod Review!
The Peak Design Travel Tripod raised in incredible $12 million on Kickstarter. Can it possibly live up to the hype? Let’s find out.
Godox SL-60 Review – Excellent Budget COB LED Light
The Godox SL-60 is a 60w COB LED light that will appeal to both studio photographers and filmmakers. It delivers amazing value, and here’s why…
Great Ports for the Road: OWC USB-C Travel Dock Review
The OWC Travel Dock is a portable USB-C dock with a built-in SD card reader that’s useful for photographers.
Ruggard Dry Cabinet Review – Storing My Gear The Right Way
Want to know how I store my cameras and lenses safely at home? The answer is the Ruggard Dry Cabinet. Let me tell you why.
BlackRapid Sport X QD Camera Strap Review – Great New Feature
The BlackRapid Sport X QD strap is a new version of their popular Sport Breath strap that features a quick disconnect (QD) system borrowed from the firearms industry. The strap is available in coyote brown (pictured) as well as a pair of camouflage designs. BlackRapid is targeting this strap at both the camera and the firearms industry, and it looks like the brand is seeking a new audience in that area. Note: On the BlackRapid website, the strap is found in the firearms section only, for some reason. I have been a fan of the QD system for some time. …
12 Best Accessories for the Canon EOS M50 in 2025
The Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera was a huge sales hit for Canon, and a camera I enjoyed immensely myself. Here are my top picks for accessories.
Best USB Charger and Battery For the Canon EOS RP (& EOS R)
I just got my hands on the excellent little Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera and one of the first things I wanted to do was figure out the best way to charge the camera via the USB-C port. Unlike Canon’s DSLRs, the newer RF-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras such as the EOS RP and the slightly older EOS R, are capable of being recharged over USB-C with the battery remaining in the camera. That’s somewhat handy when the camera is at home, but for me, the real benefit is that you can use an external USB battery pack to recharge the …