I’ve never been a fan of most camera straps. They are typically ugly, with big bright colors and big letters advertising your camera brand. Most are also unwieldy, with way too much padding making them not easily packable and not easily removed from the camera when I want to go strapless. Since I mostly shoot […]
Archives for December 2016
Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Image Stabilization handheld video samples – WOW!
The new Olympus OMD EM1 Mark II is set to land in stores in less than a week, but a few sample videos are already showing up, giving us a glimpse at one of its biggest features – its astounding sensor-based image stabilization, capable of stabilizing most lenses up to 5.5 stops (and 6.5 stops […]
Sony X3000 vs GoPro Hero 5! The best action camera of 2017?!
In search of the best action camera – for travel, for vlogging, for daily use: The main thing that first drew me to action cameras were their size. Sure, they’re action cameras, and they certainly come into their own when you’re doing some.. exciting action stuff, but they’re not only useful for that. Because of […]
A visual travel diary: A weekend in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of my favorite cities in the world. Writer Pico Iyer has described Hong Kong as: “A dream of Manhattan, arising from the South China Sea.” From a sleepy, unassuming fishing village in the 1700’s, Hong Kong has grown into one of the biggest metropolis in the world. […]
Best Camera Inserts for non-Camera Bags
If you’re anything like me, you probably own more than one camera bag. For the simple reason that there just isn’t a perfect camera bag. The problem with most camera bags is that they are basically over-engineered, heavily padded boxes with straps attached. They’re designed to haul a lot of photo gear, maybe a laptop, […]
The original Ricoh GR after 2 years, a long-term, real-world review
This is my review of the original APS-C Ricoh GR. I have now also reviewed the current generation Ricoh GR III which you can find here: Still the best? The Ricoh GR III long term review. Warning: This is not a technical review where I discuss all the features and specs of the camera and […]