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ReoLink Duo 3 POE - Review

ReoLink Duo 3 POE - Review

The Reolink Duo 3 PoE is a dual-lens security camera with impressive features and a wide field of view, but it has some limitations over PTZ...
ReoLink Duo 3 POE - Review
8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller Review

8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller Review

Get 8BitDo controller using my Amazon Associate Link: 8ButDo Pro 2 I was impressed with the  8BitDo Pro 2 game controller for my PC...
8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller Review
Sound Devices MixPre 10 II - Review

Sound Devices MixPre 10 II - Review

The Sound Devices MixPre-10 II is a versatile and powerful audio recorder for various applications. Here are some key features of...
Sound Devices MixPre 10 II - Review
The Best Audio Field Recorder - Zoom F8N Pro

The Best Audio Field Recorder - Zoom F8N Pro

The Zoom F8n Pro is a highly regarded and professional field recorder designed for budget-minded filmmakers and sound...
The Best Audio Field Recorder - Zoom F8N Pro
SmallRig VMount Battery VB50 Review

SmallRig VMount Battery VB50 Review

What makes the SmallRig VB50 battery worth consideration for a small, compact, portable battery bank? It is a compact option that can power most of...
SmallRig VMount Battery VB50 Review
Sony PCM D10 Review

Sony PCM D10 Review

The Sony PCM-D10 is a high-resolution audio digital recorder designed for professional use. What I enjoy most about this handheld recorder...
Sony PCM D10 Review
Rycote Nano NS1-BA Review

Rycote Nano NS1-BA Review

The Rycote Nano Shield Windshield Kit NS1-BA is an innovative solution for capturing clean audio recordings in challenging conditions. Let...
Rycote Nano NS1-BA Review
Sennheiser MKH 8020 Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKH 8020 Microphone Review

The Sennheiser MKH 8020 is an outstanding omnidirectional instrument microphone. It’s designed for various recording scenarios...
Sennheiser MKH 8020 Microphone Review
Rycote Modular Windshield Kit - Review

Rycote Modular Windshield Kit - Review

The Rycote WS 9 Modular Windshield Kit reduces wind noise for compact condenser microphones in various environments, but this comes at a high cost for...
Rycote Modular Windshield Kit - Review
Sennheiser MKH 8050 Microphone Review

Sennheiser MKH 8050 Microphone Review

The Sennheiser MKH 8050 is a professional low-profile condenser microphone designed for capturing vocals and instruments in...
Sennheiser MKH 8050 Microphone Review
Tascam Portacapture X8 Review

Tascam Portacapture X8 Review

I've been using portable audio recording equipment for many years in the field and while none of the field recorders are perfect solutions for...
Tascam Portacapture X8 Review
AVX Wireless - Sennheiser Review

AVX Wireless - Sennheiser Review

Sennheiser is a German-based company well known for its high-quality audio equipment. I have several microphones from Sennheiser and now this new...
AVX Wireless - Sennheiser Review
NEO 2 by Rotolight Review

NEO 2 by Rotolight Review

Bottom line: If you like the original NEO then you will love the NEO 2. The NEO 2 is a dependable lighting system for both still photographers and...
NEO 2 by Rotolight Review
Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IWG-E IP PTZ Review

Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IWG-E IP PTZ Review

  This review is for the DS-2DE4A425IWG-E PTZ Camera using firmware version V5.8.0_231109_S3000541088. What's Hot: I purchased...
Hikvision DS-2DE4A425IWG-E IP PTZ Review
Sigma 180 Macro Lens Review

Sigma 180 Macro Lens Review

Compatibility: If you are considering a move to the Nikon Mirrorless Z camera be advised the Sigma 180mm Macro lens may NOT be compatible + this lens...
Sigma 180 Macro Lens Review
Nikon 400mm f/4.5 S-Line Prime for Nikon Z

Nikon 400mm f/4.5 S-Line Prime for Nikon Z

A Nikon 400mm lens is almost ideal for wildlife, birds, and sports action photography. The Nikon 400mm f/4.5 gets you close to your subject with a...
Nikon 400mm f/4.5 S-Line Prime for Nikon Z
Macro Diffusers for better photography - Trick Bits - Review

Macro Diffusers for better photography - Trick Bits - Review

Extreme Macro enthusiasts set their benchmark for achieving the softest lighting that captures an image in as near 3d lighting as possible, with...
Macro Diffusers for better photography - Trick Bits - Review
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO Lens Review

Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO Lens Review

Laowa's new 90mm f/2.8 2 times APO Macro lens started the Laowa fans talking big time, and all the talk is very positive! Why not when you now...
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO Lens Review
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Macro APO Review

Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Macro APO Review

Laowa offers a very compact full-frame 85mm 2 X macro that can satisfy the enthusiast and pro macro photographers. With a small, lightweight footprint...
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Macro APO Review
Kirk L Bracket for Nikon Z9 - Review

Kirk L Bracket for Nikon Z9 - Review

After receiving my Nikon Z9 I was in need of an L bracket but was initially forced to use a generic camera plate until the Manufactures started to...
Kirk L Bracket for Nikon Z9 - Review
Nikon's Refurbished Program Review

Nikon's Refurbished Program Review

Many Nikon users may be aware that Nikon offers a program to repair and sell Nikon Refurbished products at discount prices. I have used both the...
Nikon's Refurbished Program Review
Reolink RLC-832A 4K PTZ Outdoor IP Camera Review

Reolink RLC-832A 4K PTZ Outdoor IP Camera Review

Setup and Configuration Feature Set Pan Tilt Zoom Quality, Summary, and Recommendation
The REOLINK 4K PTZ Outdoor Camera Model...
Reolink RLC-832A 4K PTZ Outdoor IP Camera Review
Nikon 600mm f/4 vs Nikon 400mm f/2.8 vs 500mm

Nikon 600mm f/4 vs Nikon 400mm f/2.8 vs 500mm

This Article Updated September 2020:  If you are reading this article chances are you are trying to decide which of the Nikon Super Telephoto...
Nikon 600mm f/4 vs Nikon 400mm f/2.8 vs 500mm
Nikon 58mm f/1.4 G Lens Review

Nikon 58mm f/1.4 G Lens Review

The Nikon 58mm f/1.4 G lens is one of the finest general-purpose lenses you should own, and it is certainly one of my favorite lenses.  I...
Nikon 58mm f/1.4 G Lens Review
Nikon Z9 Camera Review The Morning After

Nikon Z9 Camera Review The Morning After

This is the Nikon Camera that has silenced all the Youtubers who had been bashing Nikon for the last three years, more on that topic is found...
Nikon Z9 Camera Review The Morning After
Nikon 500mm F/5.6 PF Lens Review

Nikon 500mm F/5.6 PF Lens Review

Nikon rocked the super-telephoto user's world when Nikon announced a new Phase Fresnel Super Telephoto 500mm lens, my initial Intel was a bit...
Nikon 500mm F/5.6 PF Lens Review
Nikon Z9

Nikon Z9

A defining moment occurred @ 08:00 EST on October 28 2021 the Nikon Z9 is here and I am excited to offer my pre-order on this day of 2021 October...
Nikon Z9
Nikon 40mm f/2 S lens Review

Nikon 40mm f/2 S lens Review

The Nikon Z 40mm f/2 is a compact prime lens for use with a Z camera. The focal length of 40mm can function as a compact carry...
Nikon 40mm f/2 S lens Review
Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x Review

Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x Review

The Nikon Z Teleconverter 1.4x is optimized for the compact mirrorless Z system, the Z TC-1.4x increases the reach of compatible lenses by 40%...
Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x Review
Nikon Z fc Camera Review

Nikon Z fc Camera Review

The Nikon Z fc is an excellent quality DX camera sporting top photography features such as tilting and flipping screen, and 4Kd video with excellent...
Nikon Z fc Camera Review
Nissin MF18 Ring Flash Review

Nissin MF18 Ring Flash Review

I received my New Nikkor Nikon 105mm f/2.8 MC S Macro Z lens just in time for bug and dragonfly season. What better way to celebrate than with a new...
Nissin MF18 Ring Flash Review
Nikon Battery Pack Grip MB-N11 Review

Nikon Battery Pack Grip MB-N11 Review

Do you own a Nikon Z7 II or a Nikon Z6 II and do portrait photography?  If so, then the Nikon MB-N11 might be a great solution for you to...
Nikon Battery Pack Grip MB-N11 Review
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens Review

Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens Review

The Nikon Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens is a powerhouse professional lens.  Out in the field the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR...
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens Review
Nikon Z 6II Review

Nikon Z 6II Review

The newest Nikon Z 6II mirrorless Camera from Nikon flaunts an awe-inspiring set of specifications that should make any VLOG photographer happy...
Nikon Z 6II Review
Nikon D850 Review

Nikon D850 Review

Is the D850 still a contender in the emerging world of mirrorless cameras? Yes, The D850 is a Nikon flagship camera and has a solid reputation for...
Nikon D850 Review
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z7 II Which one to buy?

Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z7 II Which one to buy?

Nikon Z7 vs. Nikon Z7 II: Both the Nikon Z6 II and the Z7 II are equally suited for landscape, architecture, and studio work as well as Macro. The...
Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z7 II Which one to buy?
Nikon Z7 II Review

Nikon Z7 II Review

Nikon Z7 II Review The newest Nikon Z mirrorless Camera from Nikon flaunts a very impressive set of specifications that should make any...
Nikon Z7 II Review
Nikon 400mm f/2.8E ED FL Review

Nikon 400mm f/2.8E ED FL Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400MM f/2.8E ED FL VR Lens: New On the Trail Series: Here   2024: Still using this wonderful lens! I did consider...
Nikon 400mm f/2.8E ED FL Review
Nikon 600mm f/4 FL ED Lens Review

Nikon 600mm f/4 FL ED Lens Review

2020:  The Nikon 600mm ED FL lens Review, This lens is my favorite go-to lens for bird photography. It has the capability of bringing your...
Nikon 600mm f/4 FL ED Lens Review
Nikon 50mm f/1.2 S Lens Review

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 S Lens Review

Nikon is now shipping their brand new Nikon 50mm f/1.2 S Mirrorless lens for the Z mount cameras.  The Nikon 50mm f/1.2 S lens has...
Nikon 50mm f/1.2 S Lens Review
Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens - Review

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens - Review

The Nikon Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens is Nikon's newest wide and fast Trinity lenses.  Trinity meaning a must-have for professionals...
Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens - Review
Nikon Battery Grip MB-N10 - Review

Nikon Battery Grip MB-N10 - Review

Why I bought My Nikon MB-N10 power grip?  As a wildlife photographer, I use Nikon's Super-Telephoto lenses such as the Nikon 400mm...
Nikon Battery Grip MB-N10 - Review
Nikon D500 Camera Review

Nikon D500 Camera Review

Updated for 2020: Yes DSLRs and this Nikon D500 are still relevant in the year of mirrorless cameras and is still considered a top-notch camera -...
Nikon D500 Camera Review
Nikon 20mm f/1.8 S lens Review

Nikon 20mm f/1.8 S lens Review

Lets cut to the chase - you are reading this because you may be considering a wide-angle lens for your Z mirrorless camera and want to know if this...
Nikon 20mm f/1.8 S lens Review
Nikon Z5 Review

Nikon Z5 Review

Nikon Z5 Review: It's been almost two years since Nikon jumped into the Mirrorless Camera foray, the Z7 followed quickly by the Z6 both cameras...
Nikon Z5 Review
Nikon Z7 Real World Review Z Series

Nikon Z7 Real World Review Z Series

The Short Story is: If you desire to stay on the leading edge of photography, this is the camera you need! The Nikon Z7 is a top-shelf camera for many...
Nikon Z7 Real World Review Z Series
Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera Review - Real World

Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera Review - Real World

Updated 2020:  The best in the class of mirrorless cameras once you apply Nikon's latest firmware update that adds improved autofocus. This...
Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera Review - Real World
Synology NAS Diskstation Warranty Review

Synology NAS Diskstation Warranty Review

Synology DiskStation Warranty  Review: My Report Bottom Line Up Front:  Synology receives a Superior Rating for Exceptional Support and...
Synology NAS Diskstation Warranty Review
Nikon R1C1 Close-up System Review

Nikon R1C1 Close-up System Review

Compatibility Note: The Nikon R1C1 Flash system works flawlessly with the new Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. If you are into macro or even portraiture...
Nikon R1C1 Close-up System Review
FujiFilm X-PRO3 Review

FujiFilm X-PRO3 Review

FujiFilm X-PRO3 Review: I enjoy using my Fujifilm cameras as much as my Z cameras!  Why? Because FujiFilm makes great cameras that are a...
FujiFilm X-PRO3 Review
Nikon Z 50 Review

Nikon Z 50 Review

Nikon Z-50-Review A great all-around mirrorless Camera - Almost all of the reviews out on Youtube and other websites have favorable things to say...
Nikon Z 50 Review
Nikon 85mm f/1.8 S Lens Review

Nikon 85mm f/1.8 S Lens Review

Anytime a new lens hits the market place the event stirs emotions, questions, and potential decisions,  especially if you have a similar...
Nikon 85mm f/1.8 S Lens Review
DJI Ronin SC Review

DJI Ronin SC Review

I purchased my DJI Ronin SC the day it became available for shipping through B&H.  I also recently purchased the Command Unit for reasons I...
DJI Ronin SC Review
DJI OSMO Pocket Review

DJI OSMO Pocket Review

My passion is photography, wildlife, macro, stills and video for capturing the activities of life.  Video can be a powerful story teller, using...
DJI OSMO Pocket Review
Nikon FTZ Hack

Nikon FTZ Hack

This is not technically speaking an FTZ hack but a somewhat simple non-destructive procedure that may at least get your non-compatible lens to work on...
Nikon FTZ Hack
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro Review

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro Review

Update: The Laowa 100mm lens is now available in several camera mounts, including the native Z mount for Nikon. The Z mount version allows direct...
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro Review
Nikon FTZ & Macro Lens Gap

Nikon FTZ & Macro Lens Gap

2021 Update: Nikon released two Macro lenses for the Z mount. The Nikon 105mm MC VR S Macro and the Nikon 50mm MC S macro lens - neither of which will...
Nikon FTZ & Macro Lens Gap
Sunba Network Security Camera Review

Sunba Network Security Camera Review

This camera is OLD Technology and does not support modern web browsers. Background:  I have used network-based cameras since 2000 and have...
Sunba Network Security Camera Review
Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS Hard Drive - Review

Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS Hard Drive - Review

Most Hard Drive reviews cover how fast the hard drive is and it's ability to sustain read and write speeds, and most of us are swayed to go for...
Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS Hard Drive - Review
Nikon Z Eye Detection and AF Improvements Firmware Update

Nikon Z Eye Detection and AF Improvements Firmware Update

When the Nikon Z cameras were released one missing feature was Eye Detection Auto Focus with many complaints from photographers. The other somewhat...
Nikon Z Eye Detection and AF Improvements Firmware Update

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