Nov 06
Canon’s “G” line of cameras have always appealed to point-and-shooters looking for more of a pro experience. The new G15 has some great details—is it a $499 camera worth considering? More »
Oct 29
Yesterday, as the front-edge of Hurricane Sandy started bearing down on New York and newscasters were talking about, “Idiot surfers risking their lives,” I was one of those idiots. Sorry. I had a camera to test. More »
Oct 26
The Microsoft Surface arrives today. It’s been touted as the perfect compromise between laptop and tablet. (From what we can tell, that’s not quite the case.) More »
Oct 22
We’re less than a month away from snow season, which means if you plan on hitting the mountain on opening day, you need to make sure you’re gear is good to go. Smith I/O Goggles will at least have you covered in the protective eyewear department. More »
Oct 19
Joby Ultrafit Slingstrap Review: Focus on Getting a Shot, Not Adjusting a Strap
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Carry a camera? If it’s too big to fit in a pocket, then you need a strap. There are hundreds of adequate options, including the strap that comes with your camera. But you would be surprised at the difference a better strap can make. Allow Joby’s new UltraFit Sling Strap to show you the way. More »
Oct 16
With all the retro-styled mirrorless cameras today, the traditional DSLR form factor seems relegated to nothing but, well, DSLRs. The Panasonic G5 is a mirrorless camera clinging hard to the classic DSLR mold. But it’s smaller—and much cheaper. More »
Oct 10
When it comes to tech shopping, sometimes it pays to wait for a new-and-improved model. But this fall, too much procrastination will turn you into a high-tech Hamlet wondering whether to be or not to be a Galaxy S III owner while your digital Denmark rots. Here are 10 products you can pull the trigger on today, without regretting your decision six months or a year from now when the next big thing arrives. More »
Oct 09
This year I acted as an embedded reporter at Burning Man, a place of extreme temperatures, high winds, and white-out dust storms. The ultra-fine alkaline dust is hell on gear—so it’d seem like a good place to test some rugged stuff out, right? More »
Oct 04
Think of an action cam, and the name GoPro probably comes to mind. But there are a lot of alternates to consider, as a recent action cam Battlemodo proved. One brand, Contour, has always been just a step away from gaining GoPro-style notoriety. The recently announced Contour+2 might change that. More »
Sep 26
A comfortable way to transport gear is essential for a photographer, whether you shoot for a living or you’re just a well-equipped enthusiast. Backpacks work—until they’re back-breaking—so there’s a big need for a less stressful solution. That means wheels. More »
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