Lightning camera triggers are niche pieces of equipment. Any storm chaser photog will tell you they make the difference between the stunning shot and an empty image. When it senses an imminent strike or other split-second event, it triggers the shutter release. Then, you’ll capture the perfect picture. Lighting shots are based on infrared technology.…
If you’ve hiked the rainforest and hoped to catch a photo of the elusive bird no one will believe you saw, you might be disappointed to find your telephoto isn’t up to the task. Scanning through your camera lens can be an exercise in futility as you struggle to zoom in on the right branch.…
Stability matters in creating the crystal-clear videos and cinematography we want to share professionally and personally. A tripod is always a first tool of choice, but often you need to move and adjust your angle or framing quickly, and for that, you need a shoulder rig. If you’re interested in upping your photo game with…
You might think that any tripod will do when you’re shooting videos with your DSLR camera, but that isn’t always true. Some features are universal, like stability, functionality and portability. On the other hand, you will still want something you can maneuver easily when you are panning your scene, changing shooting angles and framing. That’s…
Why should you use a camera wrist strap? The short answer is simple – to keep you from accidentally dropping the camera when you’re shooting or simply walking around. That’s why we’re bringing you this list of the best camera wrist straps with a focus on what you’ll be carrying and how you plan to…
If you regularly shoot videos with your DSLR camera but curse the fact that you can’t pan easily or move/freeze/move without jerking, this article is for you. Our comparison of the best gimbal stabilizers for DSLRs covers a range of equipment with both simple and complex stabilization features. Your investment will likewise vary depending on…
When it comes to sound quality for your videos or vlogging, you don’t want to skimp. If that microphone makes your voice squeaky or unreal, it’s failed you. For this reason, you want to find the best microphone for your recordings. But what if you shoot your videos with a DSLR? Is there a special…
When you use your flash, do you cringe at the over-exposed results? Have you taken outdoor photos, only to find your primary subject is in the shadows or otherwise under exposed despite the sun? Diffusing the light with a speedlight softbox will fix both of those problems at a wallet-friendly price. Not all softboxes fit…
While choosing a tripod that fits your needs is already complicated, choosing a travel tripod is even more so. That is why we took the time to rate what we would consider to be the 6 best DSLR travel tripods available. There is no better way to document your favorite trips than with beautiful photography.…
If you’re like many of us, you have images and videos saved on multiple devices. Some are in our phones, while others were dutifully stored in computers. Then we bought a new computer. But did we copy all those image files to it? No, and therein begins our storage and backup problems. When we want…