Well, as we get ready to start the summer season, it’s a good time to have a look at some items that may enhance your giftee’s summer adventures. Some you’ve seen in earlier gift guides, and a couple of new items. (BTW, there is a great deal this weekend on of of my favorite items, […]

As we begin the Holiday Guides this year, we’re starting Gear for the Traveling Creator Yep, we are def full on the road again, prices are a bit higher this year, and you need this tech to get you through it all. And, as this is a traditional gift giving time, consider these things to […]

Sure, the recent airline snafus, and gas prices have been putting a massive damper on the whole travel process. But we’re getting out there, and maybe, just maybe, some solid tech can make it a better experience. And in this post, there will be a surprise bit of kit at the end, that you may […]

My fave walkaround bag is the Peak Design Everyday Sling 10 L. Some of the other bags in the line serve me well as combo office/gear bags (what’s an office?), or a perf weekender backpack. The design touches on this bag, showed me that workers  know how to make the right kind of camera bag. […]

Are we finally seeing some good times in the wild? I mean, our neighborhoods? In my neighborhood, in NYC, the plywood has come down from the stores, the streets are alive with the outdoor restaurants. I have been taking the subways, buses, and a coupla taxi’s. The taxi drivers have to remember the mask deal, […]

First of all, do you use a gimbal? great way to get smooth pro video with your DSLR or Mirrorless cameras. After going through a bunch (will be selling the left behind gimbals) I’m partial to the Ronin SC. Coupled with a Fuji X-T4, and a SmallRig ball joint with a Feelworld monitor (I know, […]

This year at CES we saw so many earpods, headphones, and wireless chargers, the market is so crowded, and you have to figure out what to get. And you know that in a year there will be better, faster, smaller. So what do you go for now? Let’s start with the wireless charger category. Does […]

Black Friday has come and gone, Cyber Monday is in the rearview, Green Monday is a recent memory.  The deals will continue, however, as there is a shortened shopping season. So, let’s start with some ideas for your photo video gift giving, or your end of year purchases for you self. Self Santa, as it […]

It’s true. Every time I’m packing for a shoot, I think about the wasted space in between the legs of a tripod. Fine, I have to get a life. Not such a big deal, right? Maybe you have a case, like the one that some other manufacturers give out. Or you purchased a “tripod” case […]

How many camera bags do you own? Honestly, you just need to a bag that’s right for the occasion. Yep, you will need more than 1! A new category on the scene is the Weekender type. Half backpack luggage, half camera bag. There have been 2 main bags that have come to us in this […]

Bags, Bags, Bags! Every photographer has multiples, and each one serves a purpose, and honestly, specific to a venue you may be shooting in. Recently, Peak Design, who has been building and designing some quality bags, straps and camera holders, has moved into the world of luggage. Not your typical luggage, but designed with a […]

Oh, sure, we all have them, and most of us have multiples. Do you need another? Probably. So what was new this year?Plenty. So here are some of the faves from Peak Design, ThinkTank, SKB, Tenba, and BlackRapid (check out BR special 20% discount code below!) Peak Design has been coming on strong with 2 […]

Camera bags are pretty personal, so you may want to pick one for a wish list. However, here are some good choices to look at. My top pick across the entire line is ThinkTankPhoto. Designed by working pros, this brand has everything you need, and built to last. From the Airport International, to the Street […]

It’s like the Holy Grail: what is the perfect camera bag? Don’t want to shock you, but there is no one bag that is best for all circumstances. But you already know that. Look at all of your camera bags.I kinda feel it’ like shoes. The right bag for the right job. Peak Design is […]

After going through the 4 messenger bags, in the real world, and for a more extended time that just a load-in and see what happens, there is a lesson learned. One we all know: