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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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