Shutter Release Cables

Shutter Release Cables

Going back to the basics with this one…useful items to have in your camera bag, number 4: The shutter release cable!
There are various ways to trigger the camera without directly touching it, the self timer is a quick and easy solution. But if you want a little more control a useful item to have in [...]

WWS Strapped Beanbag

WWS Strapped Beanbag

Beanbags are great, the only trouble is, many of them can be awkward to carry out in the field. Enter Wildlife Watching Supplies and their great range of beanbags with built in detachable shoulder strap…the ideal solution for beanbag shooters with large telephoto lenses.

Gitzo GT5541LS tripod

Gitzo GT5541LS tripod

Whether you’re a medium/large format photographer, a big lens shooter using lenses like a 600mm f4, 800 f5.6, Sigma 300-800 zoom or just after a solid base for landscapes and macro, one thing is certain – you need very sturdy support. Enter Gitzos mighty GT5541LS, or as they like to call it ‘The strongest and most accurate tripod in the world”…

Wimberley MKII (WH-200) Review

Wimberley MKII (WH-200) Review

The ultimate in long lens heads, especially for 600mm and bigger shooters. The Wimberley MKII needs no introduction…if you shoot with any of the super telephotos, is this really the ultimate support to get? Lets get on with the review and find out how the king of the gimbals performs.

Manfrotto 393 gimbal head

Manfrotto 393 gimbal head

Looking for a cheaper alternative to the Wimberley but want a gimbal head to support your big lenses? Look no further than the Manfrotto 393…

Giottos Rocket Blower

Giottos Rocket Blower

Useful items to have in your camera bag, number 22: The Giottos Rocket Blower!
Dust on the sensor, the bain of all DSLR users out there. Of course you can photoshop it out later but keeping your sensor as clean as possible in the first place is more useful. Enter the GRB, a fast and effective [...]