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Tether Tools USB 2.0 to Micro-B 5-Pin and JerkStopper Review

Tether Tools USB 2.0 to Micro-B 5-Pin and JerkStopper Review

Today I am taking a look at the TetherPro USB 2.0 to Micro-B 5-Pin from Tether Tools. Ever tried to shoot in a studio environment while your client is constantly wanting to see the results while your shooting? If you are not shooting tethered then this could be a problem seeing you will have your client breathing in your neck…

Sigma CEO Talks about Art Lenses, Sony and more…

Sigma CEO Talks about Art Lenses, Sony and more…

In a interview done by Sigma Canada with Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki, Kazuto Yamaki said again that they will making Sigma lenses for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and FE mount mirrorless cameras. He didn’t say anything about whether new Sigma FE lenses will have new designs or same old design as Canon/Nikon mount lenses. Checkout the full interview here: Now…

macOS High Sierra ‘root’ security issue Fix

macOS High Sierra ‘root’ security issue Fix

On Tuesday, a macOS 10.13.1 security issue was revealed—a flaw that allows root access to a Mac without the need for a password. Developer Lemi Orhan Ergin tweeted that anyone can log into a Mac by entering the user name root without a password. The first time you try to login, it won’t work. But if you try it again,…

Free Lightroom Preset Pack 2017

Free Lightroom Preset Pack 2017

Any photographer thats wants to speed up their post processing workflow can do so using presets in Lightroom. Over time I started using presets more an more as a filler. By filler I mean that I use a preset in lightroom to get the basics out of the way while post processing. Once a preset is applied the real work…

LEXAR To Be Discontinued, No More LEXAR Cards By Micron

Today Micron announced that it is ending its Lexar removable storage business. They are trying to sell off that part of the business now. It may be that Sandisk, Sony, Transcend or even Toshiba might be picking up the business and we will continue to have Lexar memory cards available to photographers. The reasoning given for the change in the…

PRVKE Series – The Award Winning Bag

The PRVKE 21 is the smaller bag in the award winning PRVKE Series. It is a travel/camera/everyday backpack that is a delicate balance between minimalist style and no-detail-forgotten function. Built out of durable and water-resistant tarpaulin and nylon dobby to make sure your attention is focused on where you are and not what you’re carrying. Side camera access for the nimble…

LowePro ProTactic 450 AW Camera Backpack Review

I have been using the LowePro ProTactic 450AW Camera Backpack for a couple of weeks now and must say I am pretty pleased. It’s able to hold all the gear I need and it’s versatile as well. The ProTactic 450 AW delivers high performance to pro photographers who need an urban-inspired pack that delivers on all fronts: accessibility, versatility, comfort…

MacBook Pro 2009 upgrade with OWC Data Doubler

I just uploaded a new video where I show how I upgraded a old MacBook Pro (mid 2009 model) to be able to hold 2 hard drives. I already took out the stock HDD and swapped it for a SSD which was a breeze. Now I am using the Data Doubler bracket from OWC to install my stock 500GB HDD…

Photowalk Amsterdam 2015 with Matt Granger

Last night I went on a ‪photowalk‬ in ‪‎Amsterdam‬ with Matt Granger. He was in town to do some workshops and found the time to join in on the photowalk (with about 20 people) that took us from the Nieuwstraat to the Leidseplein and back and passing through the Red Line District on our way back. Matt was really easy…

GoPro Launches HERO4 Session: The Smallest, Lightest And Most Covenient GoPro Yet

GoPro, enabler of some of today’s most engaging content, is proud to announce HERO4 Session, the smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro yet. 50% smaller and 40% lighter than GoPro’s best-selling HERO4 Black and Silver cameras, HERO4 Session packs GoPro’s Emmy® Award-winning image quality and performance into an exciting new low-profile form factor. HERO4 Session benefits from a durable waterproof design…