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Latest Posts

Shimoda Insider Sling Bag Review โ€“ My Honest Thoughts

Shimoda Insider Sling Bag Review – My Honest Thoughts

My review of the Shimoda Insider sling bag covers features and real-world fit: one body and two lenses, or a zoom up to 100-400mm. Is it right for you?

Shimoda Action X V3 Review โ€“ The Ultimate Refinement?

Shimoda Action X V3 Review – The Ultimate Refinement?

The Shimoda Action X v3 is the latest refinement of the brandโ€™s backpack line for adventure and nature photographers. Here’s my in-depth review, featuring all five sizes.

Cotton Carrier Hyker 25 Review โ€“ They Finally Did It

Cotton Carrier Hyker 25 Review – They Finally Did It

The Cotton Carrier Hyker 25 Daypack combines the features of a dedicated high-end hiking bag with a camera bag to create something completely unique.

Ultimate Really Right Stuff Tripod Guide โ€“ 2026

Ultimate Really Right Stuff Tripod Guide – 2026

Really Right Stuff makes a fantastic range of high-end tripods. In this guide, I walk you through every option and all the accessories to make sure you choose the one that’s right for you and your photography.

The Best Black Friday Photography Deals in 2026

The Best Black Friday Photography Deals in 2026

A curated list of the best Black Friday photography deals from around the web.

Gura Gear Black Friday โ€“ Save 25-30% On Everything

Gura Gear Black Friday – Save 25-30% On Everything

Save 25-30% on all Gura Gear products for Black Friday 2025.


Shimoda Action X V3 Review โ€“ The Ultimate Refinement?

Shimoda Action X V3 Review – The Ultimate Refinement?

The Shimoda Action X v3 is the latest refinement of the brandโ€™s backpack line for adventure and nature photographers. Here's my in-depth review, featuring all five sizes.

Peak Design Pro Tripods โ€“ All Models Tested and Reviewed

Peak Design Pro Tripods – All Models Tested and Reviewed

Peak Design's lineup of Pro Tripods consists of three models: Pro Lite, Pro, and Pro Tall. I tested and compared them all!

CFexpress Cards Explained

CFexpress Cards Explained

Many people are making poor, uninformed choices when buying CFexpress cards. Here's everything you need to know about them to help you choose the right one for your needs.

Whatโ€™s the Best All-In-One Tripod Head for Wildlife and Landscapes?

What’s the Best All-In-One Tripod Head for Wildlife and Landscapes?

If you can only have one, which is the best tripod head for a wide variety of photographic genres, from wildlife to landscape and travel?

Behind the Shot Tutorials


Behind The Shot: Crashing Wave Vs. Pelican

Behind The Shot: Crashing Wave Vs. Pelican

Picking off pelicans flying through the crashing surf with an 800mm lens. Photography doesn't get much more fun.

Behind the Shot: Blue-Eyed Cormorant in Flight

Behind the Shot: Blue-Eyed Cormorant in Flight

Capturing the perfect flight shot of this bird carrying its precious package was a real challenge. Here's how I did it.

Behind the Shot: Cutest Baby Wombat in Tasmania

Behind the Shot: Cutest Baby Wombat in Tasmania

On this trip to Tasmania, I'd hoped to find and photograph wild wombats. I didn't dare dream about finding a baby one this cute!