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by Jill Waterman · Posted
To succeed as an underwater photographer, one needs to cultivate a subtle balance of preparedness and patience. For more than two decades, underwater conservation photographer Keith Ellenbogen has done just that, to offer us rare glimpses of the elusive marine life he photographs within the short window of his air supply. In the following interview, Ellenbogen sheds light on how his early training in diving, photography, and the marine environment have contributed to his success, while also discussing his camera and lighting gear, and offering
by Emily Mandagie · Posted
You don’t have to sacrifice gear when you travel. In a world full of minimalism, we are constantly bombarded with messages to pack light and bring less. We're here to tell you that it doesn't have to be that way!
Berty and I are professional photographers and travel bloggers at TheMandagies.com (An Adventure + Travel Blog). There's no such thing as packing light for us. However, there is a way of packing smart, and we're here to share how you can be efficient on the road without sacrificing (or
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
by Cory Rice · Posted
In 1989, a flashy young tennis star named Andre Agassi began marketing cameras under the slogan: “Image is everything.” While Agassi’s now-iconic Canon Rebel campaign helped make a generation of weekend warriors look like savvy professionals, there is one aspect of the industry that his motto has yet to influence: camera bags. Seriously. Why is it so hard to find a functional camera bag that doesn’t look or feel terrible?
It seems like every other week a different startup releases a gorgeous bag that falls apart after a few months of use
by Cory Rice · Posted
Do you have a fancy new camera bag but still feel completely disorganized when you go out and use it? Do loose batteries and memory cards spill all over the ground when you reach for your camera? Have you ever scratched a lens because you don’t have a proper lens cloth handy? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, check out the accessories below for customizing your camera bag.
Stay Organized!
A loose memory card is just a few letters away from a lost memory card. A dedicated case for your cards serves as a valuable protective barrier for
by Dan Wagner · Posted
As photographers, we’re always on the lookout for better ways to store, protect, and transport our gear. For this reason, I welcomed the opportunity to play with Pelican’s new line of Vault Cases. These cases do an excellent job of filling the need for basic equipment protection, without the bells and whistles of Pelican’s premium line of lightweight
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Looking for a “can’t leave home without it” gift for a video shooter? Look at the suggestions below and see if you could live without any of these useful gizmos and gadgets often found in a videographer or camera assistant’s kit bag.
1. Media Cases
Secure your SSD cards in a media case like the Pelican 0915 Memory Card Case, or loop the
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Get the aspiring filmmaker in your life one of these 10 gifts and we guarantee you’ll be rewarded with at least a cameo in their first feature, if not a speaking role. Well, perhaps you’ll get your 15 minutes of fame, but they’ll definitely appreciate any of the cinema-style gifts listed below.
1. DSLR/Mirrorless Camera Cage
You can’t capture clean video moves if you’re fumbling your camera. Consider a
by Allan Weitz · Posted
There’s no law that says cameras must look boring. Not that there’s anything wrong with boring-looking cameras, but there’s something to be said about a camera that turns heads out of curiosity, intrigue, confusion, or a combination of the three.
The following cameras are “statement makers” that are guaranteed to turn heads and, better yet, elicit wonderful smiles.
1. Polaroid Originals 600 96 Cam Instant Film Camera
Something old, something new, something orange, something blue, something pink, something yellow, something cyan, and “somewhat
by David Adler · Posted
If you’re into 360 video and want to take a step up into high-resolution workflows, the YI Technology HALO could be just the ticket. Using 17 precisely synced camera modules, the HALO can deliver up to 8K stitched resolution at 30 fps. The recorded footage is stitched in the cloud using Google’s Jump Assembler. Just upload the memory cards’ contents to the Web; no need to have your local workstations burning the midnight oil for days on end
by Christopher Witt · Posted
We’re all familiar with basic handheld flashlights and how they generally work: switch for on/off and maybe different brightness levels. But their convenience is often their greatest drawback; they’re handheld—meaning that if you need more than one hand, you’re pretty much out of luck (unless you want to hold one in your mouth. Yuck). But there’s good news! We’re living in a future benefiting from advances in LED and battery technologies and there is a growing list of options for lightweight
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
The Pelican MPD40 Mobile Protect Duffel is the perfect gear bag. It's got a ton of room, can be worn as a backpack or carried as a duffel, and will stand up to most challenging environments, thanks to its ultra-durable materials and ruggedized construction. For a detailed review of why it's my new favorite bag, read on.
by Josh Taylor · Posted
Summer is the prime season for outdoor activities, going on vacation, traveling, hiking, water sports, beach parties, and, of course, taking lots of great pictures! Not surprisingly, the published stats on picture taking prove that the number of pictures taken worldwide peaks during the summer months. When temperatures are balmy and the days are longer, you tend to spend more time outdoors, and you’re more likely to bring your camera along. To help you maximize your picture-taking possibilities and enhance your summertime shooting experience,
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Summer is the perfect season for travel. Regardless of your destination, it’s a great time to get out and go somewhere fun. For drone pilots, traveling can be complicated, because it involves packing items you might not normally think to bring with you. To keep you covered, we put together a list of accessories every pilot should bring with them when traveling.
Spare Parts
Sure, it’s kind of a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at the number of pilots (read: me) who forget to pack obvious drone accessories like
by Staff Writer · Posted
It’s hard to imagine a more useful tool than a flashlight. We’re pretty much helpless if we can’t see what we’re doing—and it’s often during those times when we can’t see, such as a power outage or car trouble on a dark road, that we have important things to do. So, whether it’s peering behind the stove in search of a dropped serving spoon or navigating the impacts of a major storm, a flashlight is a must-have item.
The flashlights of today are brighter and more efficient than ever, and come with all kinds of features, from flashing SOS