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Think Tank Shape Shifter Backpack Review 2026

Meet the next evolution of a classic! The Think Tank Shape Shifter is back with a refined interior, modular organization, and the flexibility to move with your gear. Purpose-built for photographers who value structure without constraints. Available in 25L and 37L. SHAPE SHIFTER REVIEW In this video, Paul Phillips takes […]

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Three Types of Photos (and one Bonus) I Can Only Capture with a Tripod

I love the idea of being a fearless, handheld-everything photographer. My lenses have Image Stabilization and my new camera bodies have In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). Reality, however, has other plans. Some photographs simply do not exist without a tripod no matter how good IS/IBIS has become or how much coffee […]

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A NEW Bokeh Master – Now Featuring Autofocus!

Congrats to Jay & Queena! Look at the background!! It almost doesn’t look real. When Laowa first dipped its toes into the autofocus pool with 10mm and 12mm ultrawide lenses, I scratched my head. Autofocus… for landscapes? Sure, why not. But now they’ve done something that makes perfect sense: they’ve […]

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Stelos in Action – Overpowering the Sun

This is what 30 years together looks like! Congrats John and Laura! broncolor’s newest flagship portable monolight, the Stelos 800L, is here and it’s exactly the kind of tool working photographers appreciate: compact, powerful, reliable and engineered with the attention to detail broncolor is known for. At a full kilogram […]

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Why I Switched to the Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation

For years, my Tether Tools TetherTable was my go-to setup. It was solid, dependable and it just worked. I honestly didn’t think I needed anything different—until I got my hands on the new AeroTrac Workstation system. Now, after using it for the last week, I can say it’s not just […]

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Lighting History: Capturing a WWII Centenarian with the Elinchrom THREE

As a portrait photographer, I need gear I can trust—lights that perform anywhere, without compromise. That’s why the Elinchrom THREE and FIVE have become my go-to travel companions. They’re powerful, reliable and pack up just as easily as they set up. Paired with Elinchrom’s range of modifiers, they’re an easy […]

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Motorized Dolly That’s Super Portable! The Yelangu Lightsaber Wolf Autodolly L4X

The Yelangu Lightsaber Wolf Autodolly L4X is a great option for those looking to obtain smooth moving dolly shots in a portable package. It offers wireless operation with the included remote, and is rechargeable via the micro USB cable included in the box. Also provided in the box is an […]

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Why Professional Photographers Should Invest in a Rotatrim Paper Trimmer

After capturing the perfect shot, one of the final steps in preparing a print for framing is to ensure it is cut to the desired size. This crucial stage not only guarantees the best possible finish for your work but also showcases your photography at its full potential. A high-quality […]

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Elinchrom LED 100 C Review: The Go-To Light for Photographers, Videographers & Content Creators

When Anthony Passant, our brand ambassador, first tested the Elinchrom LED 100 C, he did not expect it to change the way he worked. Anthony, shares his on-field experience with the Elinchrom LED 100 C, the new portable continuous light designed for photographers and content creators. For his first projects […]

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Upgrading to the Vanguard VEO 3T+ 264CB Tripod

I don’t know about you, but I’m the type of photographer that is willing to shell out money for a new camera or lens, but less so when it comes to a tripod—despite it being ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to my work as a landscape photographer, it somehow always ends up last […]