Opteka 500mm / 1000mm Lens Review
A sub-$125 lens than claims 500mm and 1000mm reach seems far-fetched, and yet Opteka offers just that in a lens with a fixed f/6.3 aperture....
Category: Gear Reviews
My honest take on a variety of photographic equipment and related accessories. All gear reviewed here was purchased/rented by me or loaned to me by friends or peers.
Movo NS-2 Camera Wrist Strap Review
If you’re not a fan of traditional camera straps, consider giving the Movo NS-2 camera wrist strap a try. It’s light, strong, and helps prevent...
Meike vs Fotodiox EF Lens to EF-M Adapter
Nobody wants to pay big Canon money for a lens adapter when there are other options available at a fraction of the cost. But all...
Canon 18-55mm EF-M – Review and Sample Pics
The Canon 18-55mm EF-M IS is the main “kit lens” of Canon’s mirrorless camera family. It’s small and light, but does it deliver the goods...
Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera – Review
Introduced in 2012, the EOS M was Canon’s first foray into the world of interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras. It’s 6 years old now, but the...
Travel Photography Camera Bag – Review
There are many, many camera bags to choose from, but if you need one that is optimized for travel photography (especially airline travel and its...
A Digital Back for your old 35mm Film Camera?
Is it possible that you can get some digital use out of your old 35mm film camera? There is a KickStarter campaign that claims exactly...
Canon 24mm f/2.8 EF-S STM – Review and Sample Pics
If you’re looking for a mid-wide prime lens for your crop-sensor Canon dSLR, the Canon 24mm f/2.8 STM for EF-S mount is a solid contender;...
Does Your DSLR Need a Vertical Grip?
If you want more shots per battery swap and shoot a fair amount of portrait orientation shots, a vertical grip might extend the utility of...