In this article I will give you my advice on entering the wonderful world of full frame DSLR photography without breaking the bank. There is endless talk within the world of photography about shiny new gear, the latest this, that and the other. Too much talk for my liking to be honest. I feel for …
Review of the Lekufee Bracket Mount for DJI Drones
Weary of the small, crowded visual space on your smart phone when controlling your DJI drone? If you’re looking to take your drone photographs to the next level, consider the Lekufee Bracket Mount for DJI drones coupled with a larger tablet display screen. The reality of done photography is that you aren’t behind the camera–not …
DIY: A TrekPak Padded Divider System for $40
If you’ve ever wanted to upgrade to the expensive TrekPak system for your Pelican case but can’t justify the expensive cost, I’ll show you how I built a pretty good replica for about $40 with stuff you can buy from Amazon and Lowes. Ever since I picked up my Pelican cases to replace my camera …
How to Be the Guy that Gives Drone Photographers a Bad Name
Most drone photographers are courteous folks. Even though we interact with the public, we usually go out of our way to put people at ease. But if all of that friendly bridge-building is getting old, and you really want to be the guy (or girl) that gives drone photographers a bad name, here are some …
BlackRapid Classic Retro RS-4: My Favorite Sling Strap
A while back, I reviewed 17 camera straps to try and find the best camera strap out there. Now, there are hundreds of camera straps so my review was definitely incomplete, and the readers were sure to let me know of all the straps I failed to review. The one missing strap that got the …
5 Questions to Ask Before Switching Camera Brands
I like buying new things, and I think most people would agree with me that there’s just something fun about getting the newest thing out there. Apple has been using this strategy for years, and that’s why people will line up to wait for every new phone. There have been some big changes in the …
Buyer’s Guide: Check these 9 things before buying a tripod
Buying a tripod can be a daunting task. There seem to be an endless number of manufacturers and models, and enough features and specifications to make your head spin. Factor in the huge array of prices and the level of confusion goes up to another level. So, what do you really need to know before …
Should I Buy Grey Market Items?
I am going to start this off with a “I just got screwed” story. This is a story of how I got screwed not once, but twice, and possibly a third on grey market items. This is also a warning to you out there looking for new gear. This is also some advice on how …
Review of the Demon DB-44 Ball Head: The Best Deal Out There
I came into contact with the Demon DB-44 ball head as the result of the ongoing search for the best budget-friendly ball head. Tripods, ball heads and filters are the 3 pieces of gear where I feel like everyone is looking to find something that is good quality within a small budget. Those are also …
Review of the DJI Mavic Air
Since being announced on January 23, 2018, the DJI Mavic Air has been all the rage in the drone community. The “Adventure Unfolds” launch event unveiled this new drone to the world and it has been flying off the shelves since. I ordered the Mavic Air shortly after the release date and have now been …
Tenba Cooper 15: A real-world review
Overview The Tenba Cooper 15 and others in the Cooper Series were released in fall 2015. So it has been available now just over 2 years. So why do a review of the bag now? I was recently in the market for a new bag, and I came across the Tenba Cooper as an option …
A Sneak Peek At The Brand New Lensbaby Burnside 35
Today, Lensbaby announced their latest bundle of joy, the Burnside 35. They were kind enough to send me a top-secret advance copy of the lens a couple of weeks ago so that I would be ready to share my thoughts with the readers of Improve Photography. Here’s my take on the Burnside 35. The solid …