Gear and Equipment

We’d like to introduce you to the BX2 Messenger from Brenthaven in this review. Featuring unique gel padding and a sleek modern design, is this the bag for you?

With the introduction of their new 35mm F1.4, Sigma has raised the bar. In our hands-on review, we explore it’s capabilities and evaluate the results.

The WonderBurst HSS8000 is a basic entry-level radio triggers for cameras and flashes. In our in-depth review, we evaluate if they will stand up to the competition.

The new Kata Digital Rucksack 466-DL is an improvement over the 466i, a bag we already loved. After several weeks in our care, we share with you our review and thoughts on the bag. Is it better than it’s predecessor? Read on to find out.

In this article, we revisit the prime vs. zoom lens debate based on current technologies. Are zoom lenses really weak contenders? Read on to find out.

Here are ten Holiday Gift Ideas for your picky photographer friends and family. We have created this list of great gear and gadgets that almost any photographer would love to have.

We got our hands on the brand new Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens for a hands on review. Will it stand up to our scrutiny?

Where do you stick your Lens Cap when not in use? Do you stick it in your pocket with all that lint? Or do you use one of those annoying strings? ReadyCap introduces a new and improved solution. We got a chance to take a look at it, and we share our findings with you.

Crumpler has a lot of fans, and for good reason. Their bags are among the most innovative on the market and built with quality. Simon takes the Mild Enthusiast (Medium) for a spin to see if it holds up to the hype. Read on to see our in-depth review.

Why is it that everyone spends so much time and effort evaluating a SLR/DSLR camera when the lens is far more important. Don’t believe me? Then why is it that the best lenses available easily cost more than most of the SLR cameras on the market. Let me ask the question a different way.  If a professional photographer had to give up either his lenses or his camera for a lesser model, which do you think he would choose?  He will choose to give up his camera.  Why?  Because any camera that will fit his lenses will still allow him to make beautiful shots.  But the kit lens will be limiting no matter what camera its mounted to. So again I jump on my box and state what I often have stated: When you are buying a camera, you are buying into a system. So when you are considering a camera, consider all of the lenses available for that camera as well.  The interface and feel of one camera means nothing if you dont’ like the lenses available.  And once you drop a few thousand dollars on lenses for your camera, you likely aren’t going to switch brands.  So do …