Author Archives: ShutterBug

Exascend Explorer Portable SSD Review

Posted on December 14, 2023 by ShutterBug

pay per click advertising Gone are the days when storage drives were fragile, temperamental things that would die after a small shock or a bit of humidity. Rugged drives, especially with the magic acronym SSD, have changed our expectations for … Continue reading →

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Recommended Third-Party NP-FZ100 Batteries & Chargers for Sony

Posted on December 13, 2023 by ShutterBug

If you’re shooting with a recent Sony camera, odds are you’re using NP-FZ100 style batteries. Sony’s OEM battery is quite expensive, but is it worth it? In this guide, I’ll take a look at some of the battery options for … Continue reading →

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Photography News: Likely Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Nikon, Fuji to Nikon Z Adapter

Posted on December 10, 2023 by ShutterBug

A few days ago, I removed the last of the Sri Lankan leeches that were enjoying the exotic delicacy of my Czech blood. The water that had condensed inside my lens has finally found its way out. Now, there is … Continue reading →

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Zhiyun’s X100 and G60 Review: Mini Lights with Power

Posted on December 9, 2023 by ShutterBug

There has been a lot of great innovation in the continuous lighting space recently. I recently got the opportunity to check out two of Zhiyun’s newest lights: the G60 (a 60-watt capable cube) and the slightly larger X100. Are these … Continue reading →

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Full Frame Cameras: Do We Really Need Them?

Posted on December 9, 2023 by ShutterBug

Full frame. There’s a strange magic in that word that makes us feel like anything derived from the sacrosanct 36mm x 24mm format is a mere substitute… not full. But is that really the case? Let me try to shake … Continue reading →

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