Category Archives: Gear Reviews

Gear Review – The Canon G10 and the Apple iPad

Recently, I traveled to Tennessee to see my brother.  I took along my Canon G10 and the Apple iPad 3G along with the SD Camera Connection Kit adapter.  The package, including chargers, fit nicely in a netbook case made by … Continue reading

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Canon EOS 7D Review

By Bill Lockhart Click on photograph for a larger version. Built around an 18MP sensor, Canon’s new EOS 7D has received both praise and criticism by professional photographers and reviewers. Noteworthy is Darwin Wiggett’s Review that created a storm of … Continue reading

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Geotagging Photographs

By Bill For the past four years, I have used a Sony GPS to geotag my photographs while shooting in remote locations.  The unit was a gift from my son and works very well.  I initially had issues with the … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Western Digital 250GB My Passport Hard Drive

Western Digital 250GB My Passport Hard Drive By Bill On my most recent photo adventure, I found myself shooting 32 gigabytes of photos in a single day! I was at The Bass Rock photographing Gannets. I love Gannets. And, I … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO

Photo Courtesy of Canon By Bill In recent weeks, I have been exceedingly interested in a whole new camera kit that fits my needs for travel. My idea has been to lighten the load, and to find quality equipment that … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Apex Bean Bag

By Bill From time to time, my friends at Essential Photo Gear send me stuff to evaluate. Two weeks ago they sent me the Apex Bean Bag, a new product designed in large part by Chas Glatzer, master photographer and … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Canon 5D Mark II

By Claire and Bill Claire: Some observations and thoughts about the Canon 5D MkII and up-grading from a 5D. I bought my Canon 5D within months of it first coming on the market and I loved it from day one. At … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Time Lapse Photography

Yesterday we across a video done by Tom Lowe. We were totally blown away by his work. We wrote Tom and asked him if we could display his video here and he kindly gave permission. Have a look. Timescapes Timelapse: … Continue reading

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Gear Reviews – Canon Introduces the Rebel T1i (500D)

By Bill For a good while, I have been interested in acquiring a DSLR that also does video.  So far, my choices have boiled down to two or three options:  The Canon 5D Mark II, The Nikon D90, and the … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Backpack

By Claire I had to go back through my images to work out when I bought this backpack and realised it was when I got my Canon 10D in 2003.  It still looks like new and has been on every … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Canon Powershot G10

By Bill From October 24 until November 9, 2008, I traveled to Slovenia and Scotland for a long photographic holiday.  During my travels I worked with colleagues whom I have met through the Internet and who share my love of … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Hama Camera Spirit Level

By Claire We’ve all done it under pressure, carefully composed a shot and then had to use the leveling tool to straighten the horizon and the crop clips off an element you really wanted to keep. I’ve discovered a little … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Ordnance Survey Explorer Active Maps

A review By Melanie There is not a walk I take in the Lakes  (English Lake District) without my older version of these maps. I have one for each of the four areas of the Lakes and also one of … Continue reading

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Gear Review – The Impulse LED Multi Task Light

By Bill Let’s face it, I’m a flashlight freak.  I have dozens of them, and all but one of them are stored away somewhere in my house.  I run across them all the time, in a drawer, in a box, … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Wellies

Wellies  (Wellington Boots, Gumboots or Rubber Boots) Wellington boots are named after the Duke of Wellington, who wore large leather riding boots to cover the knee. European explorers found South American Indians used the sap of the rubber tree to … Continue reading

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Gear Review – The Apex Tripod Belt

By Bill In today’s world there are few good companies.  Finding a good company that provides quality equipment for photographers is always a delight.  Recently, I ran across Essential Photo Gear, a company that builds equipment made for photographers, because … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Acer Aspire One Laptop

By Bill Once in a while I run across equipment that offers me more flexibility when traveling. I am always looking for smaller and lighter.  Less weight and less space are important. For a photographer, having a means to view … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Royal Robbins Pants

By Bill I call them pants, but in the United Kingdom, the word has a different connotation.  But, for me, pants are important.  I mean, like, well, they serve some special purposes for photographers: 1.  They protect me from the … Continue reading

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Gear Review – Icebreaker Thermal Wear

Icebreaker By Melanie Using pure New Zealand merino wool Icebreaker have come up with a product that excels. A pleasure to wear, it is at all times functional and durable.

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