Reviews and thoughts on photography equipment
Using neutral density filters can change ordinary landscapes into masterpieces and knowing when to use neutral density filters is equally as important as knowing how to use them. I mention landscapes simply because that is what ND filters are mainly used for but they can be used for all genres of photography when the situation … Read more
The best Neutral density filters for photography are ND filters that are easy to use and produce true images time after time, with 100% colour rendition, no loss of quality and zero vignetting. I don’t profess to know the ins-and-outs of every brand but I do know a bit about ND filters from my own … Read more
Are you searching for the best photography gloves for cold weather? Well fellow photographer have I got good news for you! Look no further than this full review of the Heat 3 Smart Gloves, rated by extreme weather photographers as the best gloves in even the coldest of conditions. I discovered the existence of these … Read more
Following on my earlier post in search of the best waterproof camera bag I thought it might be helpful if I provide a full review of the Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW Camera Backpack in this post. The Lowepro camera backpack was my third choice – hard to believe that such a great bag can come … Read more
I was recently looking for a good waterproof camera bag to hold up to the rainy conditions we experience in New Zealand and one of the bags that was in the running was the National Geographic Camera Backpack (model a5270)- which I discuss in more detail below. The Nat Geo Camera bag came a close second to … Read more
For some years now I have owned a Bos Camera Strap (BosStrap) and am very happy with it. I think it’s one of the best kept secrets in the photography world. Let’s face it the straps that come with cameras are horribly uncomfortable, often too short and, after a very short time, feel like they … Read more
With so much advice and so many models to choose from the newbie photographer will no doubt struggle to decide what is the best camera for a beginner photographer in 2020. In this post I will cut out all the hype and focus on what’s important by getting straight to the point of what I … Read more
This post is a X Rite i1 Pro Review – the system I use to get my print colours to look exactly as I intend them to. I was under the impression that what I saw on my screen was what my print would look like. Obviously this not the case and looking back it … Read more
In an earlier post I explained why you need a good tripod. In this post I review the Manfrotto 055 Aluminium tripod which I consider to be one of the best on the market and a great investment that will last you for years, if not the rest of your life. Manfrotto is probably the … Read more
I am often asked my opinion of what is a good tripod. Most times my honest answer is welcome, occasionally it isn’t welcome at all. When it isn’t it is usually when someone has spotted, or bought, a bargain and just wants confirmation that it is a bargain. Well that depends on the definition of … Read more
