Month: December 2011

The Search For My Ultimate Tripod Setup – Really Right Stuff TVC-33s

The Search For My Ultimate Tripod Setup – Really Right Stuff TVC-33s

Posted by | Dec 29, 2011 | ,

Having broken my tripod recently I decided to look at what the high end of the market has to offer.  A cheap tripod rarely does you any favors and whilst my previous one wasn’t exactly cheap, I’d often wanted a bit more stability and a generally nicer feel to things.  I did a lot of research, read a lot of reviews, blog posts and forum threads and narrowed things quickly down to Gitzo and Really Right Stuff. I’m a big fan of Really Right Stuff products in general and I use their BH-40 ballhead as well as an MH-01...

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Canon Cinema EOS Cine Lenses In Development

Posted by | Dec 16, 2011 |

Shortly after the launch of the Canon C300 I interviewed one of Canon’s technical staff about the camera.  At the time he mentioned to me that on top of the announced 3 EOS Cine prime lenses there were also two more in development.  One wider and one longer.  I now have a photo of these two prototype lenses, see below.  It’s rare that unannounced lenses are shown so I thought it well worth a mention.  No focal length is known at the moment, if I had to guess I would say 100mm or 135mm and 18mm? On top of these primes, it would seem that there are also two new Cine zooms in development on top of the two that were officially announced announced alongside the C300.  The 14-60 and the 30-300 that were announced, are MASSIVE lenses and they don’t really fit the C300 form factor for those who want lightweight rigs.  There’s no way they could be handheld or used on Steadicam rigs but here are two NEW Cine zooms that are much much smaller and would seem to target the more portable market.  I’d imagine these will be comparable in spec to the Angenieux 16-42 and 30-80 that are so popular in 3d rigs and Steadicam rigs at the moment though potentially one could offer a longer range like a 70-200 which is a popular lens...

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F-Stop Kenti Photography Backpack Review

F-Stop Kenti Photography Backpack Review

Posted by | Dec 14, 2011 | ,

The Kenti is the latest addition to the popular Mountain Series of bags from F-Stop, designed specifically with outdoor, nature and adventure photographers in mind.  The Kenti brings some very different design features with it though that set it apart from the other bags in the series.  It is (at time of writing) the only camera backpack that I am aware of that features zippered access on both sides of the bag. Two camera bodies with lenses already attached can be quickly reached and stowed away again in record time, if speed is of the essence in your photography...

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Gura Gear Chobe Review

Gura Gear Chobe Review

Posted by | Dec 5, 2011 | ,

IMPORTANT NOTE Gura Gear acquired the Tamrac brand and merged the two together.  Gura Gear as a standalone brand is gone, and all of their bags have been renamed to be sold under the Tamrac name in the G-Elite collection.  Aside from small aesthetic changes to use the Tamrac logo, the bags have remained the same.  Throughout this review I have used the name Gura Gear, but when searching for more info on these products, or searching to buy them, you should now search for the Tamrac G-Elite bags instead. Started by world renowned wildlife photographer Andy Biggs, Gura...

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Introducing The F-Stop Dakota Components

Introducing The F-Stop Dakota Components

Posted by | Dec 1, 2011 | ,

The new Dakota components are designed to compliment the Mountain Series packs that I have reviewed in the past.  As well as the products that I’m about to show you, F-Stop have also released a belt system featuring several new lens cases, a large padded waist belt and optional supporting shoulder straps.  I have not had a chance to see or test the lens cases for the new belt system but you can view these on their website. Tripod Bag This bag is available in either black or foliage green for a modest $49 and will work with just...

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