Gear Talk
Photokina 2014
Only 6 weeks away - this is going to be big!
Eizo CG277 Unboxing, set up and Calibration
Arguably the best, most colour accurate monitor on the market.
The best thing about Mirrorless
For me it goes beyond portability - it's all about the FLANGE!
Cactus V6 & RF60 demo & testing
Testing the new V6 to control Canon, Nikon and Cactus branded flashes all at once.
Nikon D810 & Soft Shutter Release AR-11
New announcements from Nikon.
Sigma 50mm Art - Best 50mm AF?
Following the 35mm success, there are a lot of HIGH HOPES for this lens.
Cactus V6 & RF60 unbox & intro
Take 2 - check out these new wireless devices from Cactus - they introduce some cutting edge features, and still at a really competitive price.
Mitakon 35mm f0.95 - Fuji X Mount
Hands on with sample stills and video footage from this hyper prime lens.
ZEISS OTUS 55MM F1.4 T* COMPLETE REVIEW
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Canon release a monochrome camera with NIKON F Mount??
The CANIKON Is finally here! Yep, you heard it right. A 15mp monochrome with a Nikon F mount.
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 - Complete Review
Outdoor sports (& bird) test with the lens, as well as 100% crops and studio tests.
Nikon Df - 3 Month Owners review
I have owned a Df for 3 months. Here I share honestly how it has been, what I think of it, and I put a case for and against it.
Nikon 1 V3 with 20fps! & two new lenses
Nikon have just announced yet another 1 series camera... think this will be a hit?
D4s image quality - ISO still short of the Df!
The D4s has just been tested, with surprising results.
Nikon 58mm f/1.4G PREMIUM lens - Review
More than triple the price of the 50mm f1.4G, and almost the same as the OUTSTANDING 85mm f1.4G - how does the 58mm really perform?
Worlds best standard prime lenses - head to head!
Some of the worlds most desirable standard prime lenses put head to head.
Panasonic GH4 - the 4K revolution is here
How does the GH4 stack up against the GH3?
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH
Hands on with the new Leica/Panasonic monster prime.
Zeiss Otus 55mm f1.4 - WORLDS BEST LENS???
Zeiss claim it is "the absolute best lens in the world today" - here we show 100% image crops,
Nikon D4s - Quick Look
Specs just released - new sensor, crazy ISO & More - let's take a look.
Sigma DP2 Quattro - Hands on
What do you reckon??
Photographers - STOP Giving your work away!
Giving away your work for others to profit from is stupid and damaging to the industry!
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
Monster zoom lens from Tamron - How is the image quality and VC?
50mm f1.0 vs 1.2 - Bokeh SHOWDOWN!
Nikon 50mm f1.2 AIS vs Canon 50mm EF 1.2L & 1.0L lenses!
Fujifilm X-T1
The BEST X Camera Ever. It may be the one that makes me consider Mirrorless!
50mm F1.4 DG HSM | ART
From CP Plus in Yokohama
85mm showdown - Sigma vs Canon vs Nikon
85mm showdown - Sigma 1.4 vs Canon 1.2L ii vs Nikon 1.4G. Let's do this.
Panasonic GH 4
Amazing camera, updated with higher specs and 4K video.
Canon 50mm f1.0 - Bokeh Porn
Testing the legendary Canon 50mm f1.0 EFS Lens - BOKEH PORN!
10 Best Film Cameras
The 10 best & most important film cameras - EVER!
Elinchrom Quadra Hybrid RX - A
Unboxing, set up and explanation
Video editing & Computer discussion with Dave Dugdale
I recently had a chat with Dave Dugdale from http://learningdslrvideo.com about video editing software and hardware options.
The best and worst of 2013
What was the best mirrorless? Best lens? Most over rated? Ugliest and dumbest products?
Mac Pro - Pricing & Upgrades
What do you think? What could you build for this kind of money??
Holiday Gift Buying Guide
What to get for photographers AND their partners!
Gear Upgrade & Buying Advice
Get & share gear advice at the Community Forum here - http://bit.ly/GearAdvice
DJI Phantom Quadcopter - Setup & Review
DJI Quadcopter with GoPro video camera - simple aerial footage set up.
Calibrate your Lens & Camera for Perfect Focus
How to get razor sharp focus from your gear.
Nikon Df Hands On review
Pure Photography, or Pure Rubbish?
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 - Complete Review
At under $300 the Rokinon with focus confirm seems like a bargain - but is it too good to be true?
Buy local vs grey market?
What do you think? Here i share my thoughts and experiences of buying electronics locally and from Grey market sellers.
Nikon Df - Digital Fusion - PREVIEW
Full discussion on specs, features, pricing & alternatives. Please share your thoughts.
Nikon D4 vs Canon 1Dx
GYGO review - this is not based on specs, or even pixel peeping - this is based on months of testing and thousands of images.
NEW Fuji 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 vs 18-55mm f2.8-4
Full testing and image quality comparison to the premium 18-55mm f2.8 to f4.
Fuji X-A1 - Full review & samples & 100% crops
In Singapore testing out the brand new Fuji X-A1 - new entry level Mirrorless from Fujifilm.
Olympus OMD E-M1 hands on & sample images
Includes 100% crops and sample video. This is an express hands on - I am hoping to do extensive testing in the next few weeks - including taking it to Singapore to shoot with.
iPhone 5 S & C Keynote (Parody)
OMGOMGOMG - finally an update. These are real game changers, they up the ante and bring mobile communication to a whole new level of refinement...
Best focal length for PORTRAITS (FX & DX)
What is the best focal length to take portraits for FULL FRAME and CROP cameras? 85mm? 105mm?
Teleconverters - pros, cons & alternatives
Include 100% crops, image comparisons and discussion of the alternatives.
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BEST 70-200mm f2.8 lens
Includes full comparison and star ratings. Tamron, Nikon & Canon.
Great Photography Jacket - Manfrotto Lino Softshell
I get a LOT of questions about this jacket - you can find it at any Manfrotto dealer.
Speedlights vs Studio Strobes
Power, recycle time and versatility. Here I compare YN560 flashes and Elinchrom D-Lite 400s.
Rechargable Battery & Charger - Buying Guide
What are the best rechargables? What are the options? And best quality/speed chargers? Check it out.
Image Quality, sharpness, bokeh, vignetting & contrast - 70-200 Showdown pt3
Tamron vs Canon vs Nikon - including 100% crops and samples from Miss Pole Dance Australia 2013.
Stabilisation & Autofocus - 70-200 Showdown pt2
Which stabilisation is most effective? Which focuses best? Is original Nikon/Canon superior to third party Tamron??
Sigma 35mm F1.4 - is it really ALL THAT?
Amazing reviews and worldwide waiting lists - is the hype justified?
70-200 Showdown pt1 - Tamron vs Canon vs Nikon
Part 1 of a complete showdown of the stabilised Canon, Nikon & Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 lenses.
Light stand buying guide
What to look for when buying a light stand.
Umbrella buying guide
What to look for in a photographic umbrella. Which parts break? What size is best? What I use.
Best Portrait lens? 85mm vs 70-200mm
What should you buy? Which is best for portraiture? If you own a 70-200mm, is it worth getting an 85mm f1.4 or 1.2 prime? Is there much difference in BOKEH?
85mm Focus speed SHOOT OUT
Canon f1.2L vs Nikon 1.4G - is there really a difference in focus speed? Let's find out with some gunslinging style shoot outs!
Reflector buying guide
What to look for when buying a photographic reflector.
Lensporn - unboxing the Canon 85mm F1.2
Adults only. Few things get the blood pumping like truly fast glass. Here I unbox the Canon 85mm f1.2L.
ThatNikonGuy buying a Canon?!
What is going on?
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Unboxing my D4 replacement - the Canon 1DX
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F Stops vs T Stops - what is the difference?
Yourf2.8 lens does not deliver 100% of the light to your sensor... that is where the T Stop comes in.
D800 Battery Grip - Vello BG-N7
http://bit.ly/VelloBGN7 - 25% the cost of MBD12.
Fuji X100S vs Original X100
A classic versus its replacement... Can it be THAT much better?? Should you upgrade?
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Switching Camera Brands
Canon to Nikon - Nikon to Sony etc - is it a viable option? have you considered it?
Nikon 32mm f1.2 Prime
This CX format lens is designed for the Nikon 1 series - will have an effective field of view of 86mm.
Olympus E-P5 announced - OMD Killer?
Who would buy an OMD now that the E-P5 is announced?
D7100 Quick Set up Quick & full overview
This video explains what every button and key mention function does. Set up your D7100 with ease, and get your gear out and start shooting!
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Nikon D7100 is best value Nikon DSLR
In this review I present full images and crops, run through the new features and explain why I think it is the best serious DSLR in terms of value (and specs) in the Nikon DSLR range.
HyperJuice Mini 7200mAh External Battery
Charge 2 USB devices at the same time - recharge an iPhone up to 8 times!
Fuji XE-1 & 18-55mm f2.8-f4 lens
See the 'Lace' photoshoot I did with Tina Yong using this camera here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liJpxLOgPYc
Wacom Cintiq 24 inch interactive display
Amazing all in one tablet, display and input device - perfect for editing my book - http://bit.ly/Privatebodies
UV Filter - Torture testing
Crappy filters ruin images and deserve to die. Here I scratch and smash test some filters to talk about their value optically, and as lens 'protection'.
Ricoh GR - APS-C sensor compact
Smallest APS-C sensor camera ever - 28mm f2.8 lens.
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Preview
Dang - this thing will sell like crazy - but is it for you?
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Mirrorless cameras are not for me
Mirrorless technology has developed quickly - and there are some AWESOME models on the market.
Drobo Mini - complete set up
Step by step setup of the Drobo Mini.
Sh*t street photographers say (Spoof)
It's all the right gear and technique... Leica + wide angle.
Drobo 5D speed test vs Drobo S
Speed to initialise / load up, and transfer speed tested, including USB2.0, USB3.0 and Thunderbolt.
Pocket Wizard Plus X
New Kid on the block - looks like great value with same range and many of same functions as higher models.
Carl Zeiss 55mm F1.4 OTUS- $4k High-end SLR lens Distagon T*
$4000 for a manual focus 55mm f1.4?? (Cheap compared to Leica) But Damn... it does look amazing...
Nikon D7100
24mp, 51 point AF, advanced video, 7fps = this looks like a contender. Launch price $1200
Lowepro Pro Roller X300
Damn - this is a MASSIVE roller. Can fit EVERYTHING in it. check it out.
Drobo 5D setup & migrating HDDs
Here I show unboxing, setting up, installing mSATA SSD and migrating HDDs from older Drobo S.
How to kill a Nikon D4 & 24-70mm f2.8
Well, damn. Rushing and careless - I managed to badly damage the D4 and destroy the 24-70mm
Worlds best Cameras - Grand Prix
Each year the Japanese industry votes on the best camera of the year. Here I walk you through the last 30 years winners.
Whats in my bags - overseas assignment
International travel, several portrait shoots, 2 workshops and a bunch of reporting from CP+ - here I run through all the gear I am taking and why.
Canon 50mm shootout - 1.8 vs 1.4 vs 1.2L
How will these fair? A HUGE range in terms of price.
Packing for an indoor portrait photo shoot
What's in my bag for a nude portrait shoot? In this case - two shoots back to back?
Nikon D5200 Complete user guide
Full demostration of all controls, menus and set up of custom menus.
3 Legged Thing Frank - Extreme testing
Includes torture test... of sorts.... weight testing... and Tina!
Fuji X-E1 review - vs X Pro 1
The X-E1 is like the Z Pro 1 at fighting weight - trimmed of a few features to reduce the price. But how does it compare?
Black Rapid FastenR T1 Tripod adapter
How to use your black rapid and your tripod quick release plate together.
Portrait Lens shoot out! - used vs budget vs prestige
70-200mm 2.8 vs 55-200mm kit lens vs 70-210mm Exacta used MF lens.
The Best and Worst of 2012
Best DSLR, Best Mirrorless, trend, brand and ugliest camera, most out of touch brand...