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When I purchased my Nikon D500 in 2016, I spent some time wondering if I’d be better off moving up to a full-frame body such as the D750 or D810. At the time I only had a couple of FX capable lenses and the expense of buying a raft of new lenses along with an … [Continue Reading] “Moving Up to Full Frame”
I’ve been using BlackRapid camera straps for eight years now, so that will give you some idea of how much of a fan I am. After a brief foray into some upgraded neck straps when I first got back into photography, I decided to give shoulder straps a try. The latest addition to my strap … [Continue Reading] “BlackRapid Backpack Breathe – Review”
Hot on the heels of my new tripod purchase was the purchase of a new ball head for the aforementioned tripod, the Manfrotto XPRO. The base-plate diameter of the Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3 is 60mm which is larger than any of my existing tripod heads except for my Manfrotto 496RC2 head which was one of the first … [Continue Reading] “Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head – Review”
If you read my “Perfect Tripod post” in February, you’ll know that I had decided on buying yet another tripod as I wasn’t getting on with my current travel tripod. To some photographers out there, this will sound all too familiar. I also know that I’m not the only one that suffers this tripod affliction. … [Continue Reading] “Buying a Tripod – Another One”
When it comes to choosing a camera bag it’s a very subjective exercise and as everyone knows, you’re not a real photographer unless you have at least a handful of them. My latest addition is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack, 20l version. I have a few different bags that I use in different situations, day … [Continue Reading] “Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L – Review”