This is not an exhaustive list! There are still lots of older cameras I will try to get hold of when good ones become available and funds permit. This list is of cameras I own right now or have owned, and which I think are particularly interesting buys. I happen to think that some of the best cameras have already been made, and that the new cameras now being released are not necessarily better than the ones we already had and which have now passed into history.
Guides
These guides are for anyone trying to figure out which products they need and what to look for. They explain the key features of tripods, camera bags and other camera gear, why they're useful and what kind of photographers will find them most useful.
Best medium format cameras for full frame upgraders
This is not a buying guide to the best medium format cameras at all levels. It does not include high-end modular systems from Hasselblad and Phase One. It covers a new generation of much more affordable medium format cameras designed for portability and handheld use, and higher-quality and perhaps more desirable alternatives to full frame cameras.
This is not a shotgun mic
It’s an easy mistake to make because of the shape. This is a RØDE VideoMic GO II which is designed to be used on or off-camera and when you remove the foam cover you can see it’s a short metal tube. It looks a lot like a RØDE shotgun mic like the NTG series, just a little shorter. But it’s not a shotgun mic.
How to choose a tripod
Every photographer (and videographer) needs a tripod sooner or later. There are always some shots that need a tripod, whether it’s for long exposures, stable video clips or just as an extra pair of hands while you organize props, swap accessories or film yourself talking to the camera. But there are hundreds on the market, so how do you choose which type to get and what features should you look for?
How to choose a camera bag
You’ll need a bag for your camera kit, but what type should you choose and what should you look for? Here’s a list of bag types, from the smallest to the largest, followed by some tips on useful features. Holster bag These are the smallest and they’re designed to hold a single camera with a […]