I’ve been a fan of Lawoa probe lenses since they released their first 24mm T14 version about 6 years ago. They’re easy to use and make getting unique shots way more accessible—all without being crazy expensive like other cinema lenses. I recently filmed a TV commercial for Dulux, a major […]
With over 30 years of experience in studio lighting, I’ve experimented with everything from candles and flashlights to cutting-edge technology like the broncolor Satos power pack paired with Pulso G lamps. Mastering light control is the essence of studio photography, and I’m frequently asked, “Which lights should I buy?” or […]
A two day drive from the nearest airport and pretty much as far as you can get from an ocean: my dream assignment – photograph a group of international geologists as they try to unravel the mysteries of a mass extinction around 365 million years ago. Three weeks of camping in […]
ThinkTank Photo recently released two new daypacks: Perception 15 and Perception Tablet. These packs are built to ThinkTank’s high quality standards yet are priced affordably and offer a lot of features photographers will appreciate. These daypacks can hold a mirrorless or small DSLR with lens and have room for everyday […]
Regular readers know we’re big fans of the high-viz orange Tether Tools USB cables as they are the most reliable product on the market for connecting your camera to your computer. We almost always double up our 15’ cable with a TetherBoost Pro Core Controller to get an additional 16’ […]
Summer is one of my favourite times to experiment with filters – especially Neutral Density filters. I always keep a selection of ND filters in my camera backpack. I’ll use these filters for everything from portraits to long exposures. The Kenko REALPRO ND filter kit includes the most common ND […]
A good speedlight and trigger is indispensable for most photographers. You can pop one on your camera and add a touch of fill light; you can add the trigger and put your flash almost anywhere to be used as a key light or fill. For those photographers who know, we […]
We now are enjoying beautiful sunny days with gorgeous spring colours everywhere we turn. What a great opportunity to enjoy the spectacular colour renditions of 35mm PHOENIX colour negative film. This film has become one of my all time favourites. Wildly spectacular deep saturated images on sunny days offering an […]
The VEO Adaptor series of backpacks from Vanguard are an update to the most-popular backpack in Vanguard’s history – the original Adaptor. Available in four models with either rear access or side access and four sizes, there’s a VEO Adaptor backpack for every photographer. Available in classic black, all VEO […]
We just tested the new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF. Here are some of our favourite features! This lightweight auto-focusing lens with full-frame capability is available in Nikon Z and Sony E-mount. It features an ultra-wide angle of view of 130.4° while maintaining a weight of only 0.93 lb. / […]
