Author Archives: ShutterBug

What’s in My Backpack? Summer in the Arctic Edition

pay per click advertising For photographers, there is nothing quite like traveling to the Svalbard archipelago and venturing onto the pack ice for photography. As I pack for such a trip, I am evaluating the camera gear that worked best … Continue reading

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Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Field Test (Video)

I’m excited to announce two things today! First, we have just published the newest video from Photography Life: a field test of the Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, with extensive sample footage from the lens. And in bigger news, I … Continue reading

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Photography News: Laowa 12mm f/2.8 AF Released, Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Rumors

It’s Sunday, 6:40 a.m., and I’ve been staring at the surface of a fishpond for over two hours now, trying to photograph Europe’s largest eagle — the white-tailed eagle. I’m standing in cold, muddy water from the knees down. The … Continue reading

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Hohem iSteady MT2 Video Gimbal Review

The Hohem iSteady MT2 is a 653g, 3-axis video gimbal. It can hold a lighter camera or a phone up to 1.2kg, and it can provide more stabilization for video compared to the IBIS systems on cameras. How does it … Continue reading

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Fotopro E7 Camo Review: A Tripod for Bird Photography

Most tripods can be considered relatively universal tools that can be used for just about anything within their weight category. Even the tripod I’m reviewing today – the FotoPro E7 Camo – could, in theory, be used for something like … Continue reading

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