Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 EX DC – Field Review

When this lens was announced, I did the biggest double-take I think I’ve ever done in my career as a photographer.  An f/1.8 zoom lens?  Tis madness, I tell you!  But no, this is the real deal.  The first f/1.8 zoom for common DSLRs is here.  Crop sensor DSLRs, that is. That’s the second thing … Read more

RadioPopper JrX Wedding Photography Field Review

Being a digital wedding photographer for the past decade, I have had the pleasure (and displeasure) of using pretty much every different kind of wireless flash system ever invented for these types of photojournalistic situations.  Off the top of my head, I have owned or at least extensively used the following systems: Pocket Wizard Plus … Read more

DSLR Video Camera Equipment Guide | Bodies

This article is part of our Gear Guides. We try to continually updates each article as new cameras are released, but if you feel like we’ve missed something, please comment below! Introduction to DSLR Camera Bodies The ability to record High Definition Video through a DSLR camera has changed the industry and the history of … Read more

Aputure Pro Coworker II – Wireless Timelapse Trigger Field Review

The Aputure Pro Coworker II is my new favorite accessory!  As an adventure photographer, I’m always looking for the best tools out there for triggering my camera, shooting bulb exposures, and of course, creating timelapse footage.  This pocket-sized, cable-free device does everything! The Pro Coworker II is a pretty tricked-out tool, unlike the previous Pro-Coworker … Read more

Nikon D7100 Field Review: Breaking The Mold, Again

Nikon seems to be the champion of “trickle-down features”. What does that mean? Over the ~4 generations of Nikon DSLRs that have come out in the past decade or so, Nikon has had the habit of taking flagship features from their high-end pro cameras, and putting those features in the more affordable model cameras. When the Nikon D300 came out along side the flagship D3, it was a $1800 camera with roughly the same autofocus system as a $5,000 camera.