Just recently, Vanguard launched a new line of travel tripods with an impressive set of features. Called the VEO 3 GO, this line was engineered for light weight and compact size. To match the active lifestyle of the modern photographer, each tripod in the VEO 3 GO series features a […]
In the cold winter months we enjoy in Canada, many photographers decide not to shoot as much. Facebook and Flickr groups seem to get a little quieter, with the southern-based snowbirds being the odd exception. Natural light photographers are too dependant on the weather; cold and dreary days don’t lend […]
Monopods are a valuable, but often misunderstood piece of photography gear you may own. This issue, I’ll answer the most commonly asked monopod questions: Why choose a monopod over a tripod? How do you choose the right monopod? Carbon Fibre or Aluminum? What about leg locks – twist or lever? […]
Vanguard Endeavor ED II Binoculars (10×42) With winter over, spring migration has begun. I have seen many species of birds in my local area, including the familiar singing sparrows. If you are an avid ornithologist and are interested in good quality binoculars at a reasonable price, I recommend the Vanguard […]
On April 8th the Technical Image Press Association assembled in Lisbon, Portugal to vote on the 2018 TIPA Awards in 40 imaging industry categories. Editors of 29 professional, amateur, and business photo magazines and online sites from Asia, Australia, South America, and North America, with a delegate from the Camera […]
It’s time for Spring Migration. For many birdwatchers, the spring migration period is the most exciting time of the year. It is a time of change, with the departure of winter visitors and arrival of summer migrants. Whether you live on the coast or inland, you will see birds moving. […]
broncolor recently announced HS technology for the Move 1200 L packs. This allows full flash sync at shutter speeds up to 1/8,000s. The broncolor ad concept was to capture a skateboarder “jumping over the sun”. I decided to add another level of complexity by including a smoke grenade – more […]
One of the most daunting things to do as a photographer is to travel with your expensive gear. There have been moments that I carried a bag of gear worth more than the car that dropped me off at the airport! That’s a pretty serious stress point as you navigate […]
Murphy’s Law follows a photographer just as your little sibling did in grade school – “What can go wrong, will go wrong”. We work with technological marvels that can be temperamental: the weather, which is even less predictable; people, who can sometimes be more volatile than the weather! The list […]
The Importance of Traveling Light by Remy Musser When travelling for extended periods of time, choosing the right equipment is crucial. PARIS, FRANCE – DECEMBER 9, 2016: View of famous Louvre Museum with Louvre Pyramid at evening. Louvre Museum is one of the largest and most visited museums worldwide. My […]
