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Stone Glacier Sentinel Bino Harness Review
In the Summer of 2024, Stone Glacier released their Sentinel Bino Harness to compete against other common binocular chest harnesses out there such as those made by Marsupial Gear, FHF Gear, and Kuiu. At the time the Stone Glacier... Read More
Vectronix Shooting Solutions Vector X Rangefinding Binocular Review
In February 2024, Safran Vectronix AG revealed the creation of a new commercial unit dubbed Vectronix Shooting Solutions under which they are releasing a new rangefinding binocular called the Vector X. For those unaware of Safran Vectronix, they are... Read More
Aero Precision SOLUS Action Review and Build Project
At the 2023 SHOT Show, Aero Precision debuted the SOLUS bolt action rifle. Up until that point in time, Aero Precision was known as a manufacturer of AR-15 platform rifles, parts, and accessories. So this foray into the bolt... Read More
MDT Crush It Stage Timer Review
During the 2024 SHOT Show, MDT debuted the Crush It Stage Timer and had samples on display at their booth on the show floor. The Crush It is essentially a stopwatch or countdown timer with visual and audible alerts... Read More
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Sneak Peek – Manfrotto 488RC2 to Arca-Swiss style mount
Here’s a teaser photo of my Manfrotto 488RC2 (now discontinued; replaced by Manfrotto 498RC2) that I converted to an Arca-Swiss mount. More pics and full explanation for the conversion will be posted in the very near future.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro Unboxing
Here’s a little unboxing video I made of my recently acquired Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro. Review and sample shots to appear in the near future.
Canon 24-70 f/2.8L II Announced
Canon finally announced the 24-70 f/2.8L update in the form of the 24-70 f/2.8L II [canon.com press release]. The one feature not included in this refresh is Image Stabilization, which is what all the rumors were speculating on. The MSRP is … Read More
Setting up the PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5
I have been using PocketWizard Control-TL triggers (MiniTT1/FlexTT5/PowerMC2) for quite some, so invariably someone will ask me questions about how to use them. I was in Beverly Hills last month attending a group shoot event and was approached by a … Read More
PC-Sync Cord – Low Tech, But Reliable
When people are looking into getting their first studio strobe, they always get caught up in spending a lot of time researching remote triggers. Most see Pocket Wizards first, but then balk at the prices. PocketWizard Plus II units are … Read More