Richard Peters Photography blog
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The BH-55 from Really Right Stuff is big, heavy and chunky. Lets be honest, you can’t escape that! But…it’s also a work of art…and not only a work of art, but a very practical work of art! Simply put it’s one of the best and most versatile ball heads on the market, so should you consider [...]
**For a limited time, my blog readers can get 10% off at LensCoat, click here for details** Why have you got camo all over your lens? Surely it’s a waste of time and looks silly! That’s the question put to me by a non-photographer friend of mine. Looks silly? Well ok, depending on the situation [...]
Have you heard about or suffered from the loose base plate issue with Gitzo Systematic tripods? No…? Excellent! If, however, you are one of the few who have or are worried about it, Naturescapes.net have come up with this exclusive safety plate to solve the problem. It’s engineered beautifully and is very discrete and light [...]
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. Share
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”… Share
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. Share
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… Share
My first experience of ThinkTank Photo products is the Big Stick monopod bag which I’ve just received. I thought it would make a better storage bag for travel and use out in the field than the standard one supplied with my Gitzo 3551. Well, if this little bag is anything to go by I’ll certainly [...]
