Cameras
2017-06-25

Nikon D3300 SLR Review

I was a Nikon shooter back in the days of film, but went with Canon when dSRLs started to get affordable. I’ve been wanting to check out Nikon’s newer bodies, and I found a great deal on a used Nikon…

range extender Drones
2017-06-23

Range Extender for Phantom 3 Standard

If you’re phrugal like me and snagged a DJI Phantom 3 Standard at an amazing blowout price, you’ve probably noticed that in populated areas there is a lot of wireless interference that stymies the performance of the drone > controller…

Drones
2017-06-22

Phantom 3 Backpack / Case Review

So you’ve got your crazy-cheap and excellent Phantom 3 Standard (my review is here) on a blowout deal, but now you need some kind of case to carry it and all the related accessories around. There are a ton of…

Available Light Opinion
2017-06-16

Some Thoughts On Available Light Photography

I’m a huge fan of available light photography. That’s probably because when I got started, I was a college student. I had no extra money for studio lights, softboxes, backdrops, flash triggers, and all the gear that goes with even…

mini tripod Accessories
2017-06-06

Altura Tabletop Mini Tripod Review

It’s tiny. It folds. It can hold a prosumer dSLR and nice lens without falling over or wobbling. Behold, the Altura Tabletop Mini  Tripod. Weighing in at about $15, this little tripod is a great grab-n-go option that won’t take…

Cameras
2017-06-04

Canon 6D Full-Frame SLR Review

Full-frame SLR cameras are generally pretty expensive, especially the latest models. So getting into the full-frame SLR game on the cheap means you have do two things: 1) buy older models, 2) buy used. Buying a used Canon 6D, which…

Attack of the Drones! Drones
2017-06-03

DJI Phantom 3 Standard: A Great Intro Drone

I’m new to the world of good drones, but I’ve owned a few of the cheaper offerings as well over the past few years. The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is currently a serious bang:buck winner for anyone looking to add…

Cheap Drone Drones
2017-05-31

Cheerwing U42W Drone: The Best Cheap Drone?

There is a seemingly endless sea of options for cheap drones for photography these days. Among them is the Cheerwing Petrel U42W that offers FPV video, altitude hold, and one-button takeoff, among other features. And at under $50, it definitely…