Category: Unboxing Videos

Gear Check: My Fujifilm X100F Is Here!

Apr 15, 2017 | Cameras, Gear Check, Unboxing Videos

Fujifilm got so much right with the original X100, launched way back in 2010, that all subsequent versions of the camera still look almost identical at first glance. The X100S and X100T models both sported a 16MP X-Trans sensor, and seemed like relatively...

5D Mark IV Is Here! Initial thoughts and Unboxing

Sep 10, 2016 | Cameras, Gear Check, Unboxing Videos

The Canon 5D Mark IV began shipping this week and I was able to pick mine up immediately. As has become traditional, I recorded a short video for those that want to live vicariously and see what comes in the box. You can find the video a little further down the page....

Gear Check: New Canon 400mm f/4 DO IS II

Jun 7, 2016 | Gear Check, Lenses, Unboxing Videos

It’s always an exciting day when a big brown box arrives, especially when it says Canon on the side. This year, due to economical situations in Canada (where I live) and Japan, Canon raised their prices on all their lenses and cameras. Whilst this is always a...

My Canon 11-24mm Is Here! Unboxing + First Look

Jun 4, 2016 | Gear Check, Lenses, Unboxing Videos

This year (2016 for those reading later) there were some hefty price increases on Canon lenses here in Canada. Thankfully the increase was known to be on the way, so I thought I’d order a few lenses that I’ve had my eye on, to make sure I got them at...

Gear Check: Elinchrom ELB 400 + HS Head – Unboxing

Dec 4, 2015 | Gear Check, Lighting, Unboxing Videos

I’ve just added the new Elinchrom ELB 400 and Skyport HS trigger to my photo kit for portraiture and sports photography work. Let’s take a look inside the box and find out more abut this incredible new piece of technology!

Gear Check: Sony RX10 II in the House!

Aug 31, 2015 | Cameras, Gear Check, Unboxing Videos

I’ve been using the awesome little Sony RX100 IV for the last month or so and I’ve mentioned it several times here on the blog. I think it’s the perfect point and shoot for a serious photographer looking for something to fit in their pocket. Well, I’ve been so enamoured with it that I decided to pick up its bigger brother as well, the Sony RX10 II. Here’s a first quick look at it.