Naneu Military Ops Echo-X Messenger Camera Bag Review

Finding the perfect camera bag is no easy task. Thanks to a recent introduction, we discovered the Naneu product line. One bag in particular, the Military Ops Echo-X, seemed appealing to hobbyists. We borrowed one to review, and of course we’ll share all the details. Read on to learn about our experiences and see what we thought.

Luma Loop Camera Sling Review

The camera sling concept is one that’s catching on. Luma Labs has thrown their hat into the ring with the Luma Loop – a lightweight approach to the sling concept. We were able to get our hands on one for the purpose of a review. To learn more about the Luma Loop and to see what we thought, read on.

ExpoDisc White Balance Filter Review

There are several products aimed at solving White Balance problems in your photography, including the ExpoDisc. We were fortunate enough to get a hold of one temporarily to review. To see what we think and to learn all about the ExpoDisc, read on.

Sun Sniper Alternative Camera Strap Review

The Sun Sniper is an alternative camera strap that hangs across your body and allows your camera to slide into position. Sun Sniper is not the only company on the scene, but they have some features that may appeal to many. To hear what we have to say about this interesting product, read on.

Kata DR-466i Camera Backpack Review

The Kata DR-466i is a camera rucksack that may be perfect for the hobbyist landscape or street photographer. For two weeks, we used this bag as our primary equipment carry-all to evaluate its performance in the field. Read on to see what we thought of the bag and how it stood up to our tests.

Light Scoop Softens Built-In Flash (Test Labs)

A few weeks ago, I shared with you that I happened upon a product called Light Scoop, thanks to Wired Magazine’s Gadget Lab. Well, the makers of Light Scoop were nice enough to send me a one to evaluate and review for Shutter Photo. Read on to see our thoughts and some example photos.

Look At Me – I Have A Camera! (Pentax K-X Red)

Does a Candy-Red camera have a place in the world of Real Photographers? To hear my thoughts about Pentax’s new K-X Red camera, read on…

Camera RAW 101 (A Book By Jon Canfield)

In his book, “Camera Raw 101: Better Photos with Photoshop, Elements and Lightroom”, Jon CAnfield teaches us everything we need to know about Adobe Camera RAW – the widely coveted conversion tool for RAW photographers. To see what you can expect from the book and to read what Shutter Photo thinks of the book, read on.

Learning to See Creatively (A Book by Bryan Peterson)

Shutter Photo reviews an instructional book, “Learning to See Creatively” by Bryan Peterson, professional photographer, instructor and author of many books on photography. Read on to see our thoughts and learn how this book can help you improve your photography. A must-read for beginners.

The BetterPhoto Guide to Exposure (A Book by Sean Arbabi)

The BetterPhoto Guide to Exposure
By: Sean Arbabi
Publisher: Watson-Guptill / Amphoto
Pub. Date: November, 2008
ISBN: 978-0-8174-3554-7
224 pages, 200 color illustrations, index, excercises

We photographers are easily misunderstood.  Outsiders have a lot of misconceptions about our work.  It is believed that our photographs are exclusively the products of planned compositions and a good eye.  While that may be the [...]

Build Your Own Camera – Literally

We have all played in the online stores that allow us to create our own configurations – be it with computers or other forms of electronics.  The closest we get in the camera world is to buy a camera body and select our own specific lens.  While it isn’t quite what we’d really want, Urban [...]

Understanding Close-Up Photography (A Book by Bryan Peterson)

Understanding Close-Up Photography: Creative Close Encounters With or Without a Macro Lens
By: Bryan Peterson
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Pub. Date: April, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-8174-2719-1
160 pages, 200 color illustrations, index

Photography, like many art forms, is a broad field filled with specific disciplines and focuses.  Mature photographers may dabble between a few different disciplines, but there is usually one or two [...]