Posts in Gear
REVIEW - Sekonic L-858D - The Rolls Royce of Light Meters!

The Sekonic L-858D Speedmaster light meter is a sophisticated tool that has become increasingly popular among photographers, particularly those working with film. This advanced meter offers a range of features that cater to both digital and analog photography needs, making it a versatile choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike. In addition, it could be useful for those working with video and filmmakers who need a professional grade light meter, let’s take a closer look. 

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10 Essential Amazon Black Friday Tips for Photographers & Videographers

I love a bargain as much as the next person and whenever ‘Black Friday’ rolls around, I find a comfy chair, a cup of coffee and arm myself with my credit card waiting to snag myself a deal! However, this annual homage to consumerism isn’t always the money-saving bonanza that we think it is and quite often we can find ourselves spending more than we’d planned to! So how can you take best advantage of the Black Friday deals? I’ve added my top tips to give you a chance of actually grabbing a bargain and not going bust! 

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VIDEO - MY CANON R5C CINEMA RIG BUILD

I get a lot of questions about my cameras and how I set them up, so I thought I would share my Canon R5C Cinema rig build. This setup is designed to be minimal yet feature rich, capable of shooting great, cinematic footage in most scenarios. Check the video description for links to all of the products used in this rig build. It might be a little bit ‘geeky’ but I hope you find it useful - leave a comment below if you do :)

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REVIEW - iFootage Cobra Strike 3 - New Heights for Monopods

iFootage has developed a great name amongst photographers and videographers over recent years with high quality yet affordable products. With their latest addition to their monopod range, the Cobra Strike 3, they have gone even further to provide a fully specced product that really does tick all of the boxes. If you are after the ‘TLDR’ lowdown, this thing is incredible and should be part of any photographer/videographers kit.

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VIDEO - The Leica M8 in 2024 - A forgotten Gem of a camera?

In this video, I take a look at the Leica M8 in 2024 and whether it is still a good purchase. You will have seen form some of my other posts about the Leica M8, I’m quite a fan of this absolute gem of a camera! However, it is definitely not for everyone.

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Manfrotto Pro Light Cineloader - The Perfect Solo Shooters Bag!

When talking about photography and videography gear, there are plenty of things to get excited about. Latest cameras and lenses always seem to steal the limelight. Talking about camera bags on the other hand, well it’s not something that exactly gets the pulse racing. That was until Manfrotto reached out to me and invited me to try one of their Cineloader line of bags. I wouldn’t normally get all hot under the collar at the thought of a camera bag, but the Cineloader solves one big problem…

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REVIEW: TourBox Controllers, I’ve seen the Lite!

The iFootage SL1 220DN is a top-tier studio light perfect for photography and videography enthusiasts seeking natural sunlight emulation. Featuring high CRI for true-to-life color accuracy, versatile lighting effects, and a durable build, it's a game-changer in studio lighting, making it a perfect choice for professionals and hobbyists alike.

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REVIEW: Peli Case Air 1535 - A Proper Hard Case!

One thing that you soon learn with photography and videography is that there are a lot of ways to waste your money. I have shelves full of gadgets and gizmos that were all intended to make my life as a photographer better and you can already guess, most of them are just gathering dust. However, some products are a ‘no brainer’ when it comes to investment and I class the Peli Air 1535 in that category.

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REVIEW: Matador BetaLock - Every Photographer needs one!

Every now and then, I stumble across a product that stops me in my tracks and the Matador BetaLock is exactly one of those products! It’s an incredibly simple idea, a lockable carabiner but it solves a huge problem that terrifies me and something that I am sure will concern countless other photographers and videographers, let me explain.

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My Top 10 Cameras of 2023!

I carry a camera everywhere, whether I am walking to the shops or on a day trip out to some new location, I generally have some kind of camera on me. After I posted my favourite cameras of 2022, I received lots of emails asking details about some of the cameras I listed and it was apparent that plenty of the readers were intrigued by what did and didn’t make the list, so I thought I would give you an insight into some of my favourite cameras that I have used in 2023.

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