The week after SKB Cases with Think Tank photo dividers launched, David arrived at PressCamp with one filled with bodies and lenses for the shoot.…
June 2017
Manfrotto BeFree Live Tripod and XPRO Monopod
The Manfrotto BeFree Live is a specialized version of the company’s BeFree tripod line, and it includes a specially-dedicated video tripod head. David Schloss and…
A Small Business Working with Apple
Some of Apple’s best-kept secrets are the programs they offer small businesses like mine. The benefits include loaners during repairs, first in line Genius Bar…
Cadaver Behind the Scenes
This panel discussion from the Cine Gear Expo is a behind-the-scenes exposé of the first major motion picture to be shot entirely on Sony’s a7sII…
Sony a9 Banding Problem
Oh FFS. He's shooting with electronic shutter under stadium lights and the banding is from that. https://t.co/ghLCCac9xK — byron@bikehugger (@bikehugger) June 27, 2017 Recently, t-shirt…
Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8
The just announced Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 lens in both Sony E-mount and A-mount (preorder from Amazon for $499.95) is designed to shoot velvety portraits…
Photographing F1 with a Vintage Camera
I know the news about a Lollipop Magazine photographer shooting Formula One with an ancient camera is dated now, but we were at PressCamp and…
Testing Gear at PressCamp
Digital Photo Pro Editor David Schloss and me are route to several days of camera, lens, and bike gear testing at PressCamp, an outdoor media…
SKB hard cases with Think Tank interiors
Our friends at Think Tank Photo have just announced an exciting new partnership with hard-case manufacturer SKB. Think Tank’s designers have created internal divider sets,…
Cine Lenses and London
At dinner last night, I met a retired documentary filmmaker having a rest from visiting museums, and the hectic tourist scene in London. We got…