From the category archives:

Equipment

Kiboko Camera Bag Review

by Ron on January 9, 2009

A self portrait of me in a slot canyon sporting my Kiboko camera bag by Gura Gear

A self portrait of me in a slot canyon sporting my Kiboko camera bag by Gura Gear, Anza-Borrego State Park, California.

I have been using this new bag since the beginning of this trip.  I wanted to give it a complete workout in many conditions before I commented on it, but I can’t wait any longer because I love this bag!  It rocks!  I never thought I would be excited about a camera bag, but I am.

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Sensor Cleaning for Digital Cameras

by Ron on December 9, 2008

A kayaker enjoying a beautiful afternoon this past Sunday on Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska.

A kayaker on Resurrection Bay enjoying a beautiful afternoon this past Sunday, Seward, Alaska.

A couple of months ago I wrote about a sensor cleaning liquid and wand product made by Dust-Aid.  I really like the wands, they made it easy to get the moist swaps into the champer and allowed me to reach the corners of the sensor.  But the real benefit to me was the fact this liquid could be shipped via air to places like Alaska.

Well I just tried another product that works even better!  In fact, I was able to clean my sensor with just one try in just a matter of minutes!  [click to continue…]

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Camera Plates and L Brackets

by Ron on September 10, 2008

Ballhead Clamp 

Pictured is a quick release clamp on the top of a BH-55 Ballhead.

Trying to attach your camera onto the threaded post you find on top of many tripods, is a slow, awkward process that will have you leaving your tripod in the car.  By using a quick release clamp on your ballhead (pictured above), makes attaching your camera, or lens a quick and easy process.  All you need is the corresponding metal camera plate mounted to the bottom of your camera, or any lenses that may have a tripod mount.  [click to continue…]

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Ballheads

by Ron on May 29, 2008

 Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ballhead

When you are photographing wildlife, or pursuing fleeting light, it often seems that speed and efficiency are paramount.  For this reason, I prefer to use a ball head for a tripod head. [click to continue…]

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Tripods

by Ron on May 27, 2008

 Tripod

I figure there is no better place to start my nature photography lessons then with what I believe is the single most important piece of equipment; a tripod.  I have written about this before, and at the risk of sounding repetitive and redundant, :)  I would like to repeat the numerous advantages: [click to continue…]

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Not Your Average Point and Shoot

by Ron on February 27, 2008

Huge Camera

I stumbled upon this guy on my way to photograph sunset, look at the size of that camera!  It captures a 20 x 24 inch image.

 I was in a hurry, and I didn’t want to pester the guy as he set up, but I had to ask a few questions. [click to continue…]

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Hunt’s Camera and Video

by Ron on October 5, 2007

The average high for today in Reno is 75 degrees.  Today it is snowing!  Well, wet snow mixed with rain. 

 So why no photo today? [click to continue…]

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Canon Tilt / Shift lens – Tilt

by Ron on September 11, 2007

Fireweed in British Columbia, Canada 

I have begun using the Canon tilt / shift lenses increasingly more in the past 6 months; I have the 24mm and 45mm.  There are certain situations where having the ability to tilt or shift is really advantageous - I thought I would touch on tilt today, and shift tomorrow. [click to continue…]

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Graduated Neutral Density Filters

by Ron on November 14, 2006

Pedersen Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.

This is how I saw Pedersen Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.  But with out a graduated neutral density filter or a similar tool, my camera would have not been able to capture the photo.

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I don’t know who might be reading this or where you may live, but I am still able to predict your future; well, at least a little part of it.  Unfortunately, the future isn’t pretty, I predict: [click to continue…]

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Many of the best photo opportunities are nowhere near a road – that is a good thing in my opinion.  Anyone who has done much hiking or backpacking knows first hand the effect weight can have on the enjoyment of the experience!  To save weight, the tripod is usually the first thing left behind, but now it does not have to be. [click to continue…]

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