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Review: Udee Camera Backpack

The Udee Backpack Though not strictly a camera bag, the Udee backpack may appeal to photographers who want to carry...
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Sony a6300 vs a6500: A Quick Comparison

Only seven months after the Sony a6300 began shipping in the USA, Sony announced the a6500. The a6500 is not...
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Lens Comparison: Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 VC vs. Canon 16-35 f/4 IS

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Review: The New Sun-Sniper Rotaball Pro Camera Strap vs BlackRapid

Why the Rotaball Connector? As sling-style straps were just gaining popularity, I first encountered Sun-Sniper camera straps about four years...
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ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40 Classic : Review

ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40 Classic v3.0 Very early in my career as a photographer I realized that it doesn’t always...
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Nikon D7200 vs D500 : Which Should You Buy?

For several years, it appeared that Nikon had abandoned the idea of a successor to the D300s, with rumors of...
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QUIZ: Which 50mm Lens Shot This?

Over the past month, I’ve published a couple of videos about differences in image quality produced by three 50mm lenses:...
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Canon T6s vs 70D: Which Should You Buy?

Canon T6s vs 70D: How Do They Compare? If you’re in the market for a new DSLR, the choice between...
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Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L

Lens Comparison: Canon 50mm f/1.4 vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L Every photographer should have a 50mm lens,  and Canon offers versions...
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High Quality.
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Review: ThinkTank Naked Shape Shifter 17 v2.0 Backpack

For the past three months I’ve been giving the new ThinkTank Naked Shapeshifter 2.0 a serious test: I’ve hiked with it in...
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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-70: Is the K-70 Cheaper and Better?

The quick answer: YES, the Pentax K-70 is less expensive, has some better features, and will probably give most people better image quality than they'd get with the Nikon D5500.
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Review: CASE Air Wi-Fi Tether

Shooting tethered can be wonderfully useful for many photographers, and wireless tethers can give us even more freedom. Although times...
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Canon 80D or T6s: Which Should You Buy?

Canon T6s vs 80D: How Do They Compare? With the Rebel T6s, Canon gave their entry-level line of cameras some...
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Review: Tenba Cooper Series DSLR 13 Shoulder Bag

The Tenba Cooper 13 is a stylish, thoughtfully designed, and well-built camera bag. Although it's no bargain, its price is commensurate with its feature set and quality.
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Reviewed: The Fujin Mark II Camera Vacuum

The Fujin Mark II aims to solve an age old problem: dust inside the camera. Dust on a camera sensor...
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Canon T6i vs T6s: Which is Right for You?

Canon T6i vs T6s: What’s the Difference? If you’re looking to buy a new Canon T6i or T6s and can’t...
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Lens Comparison: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART vs Canon 50mm f/1.2L

All of Sigma’s new “Art” series lenses have been impressive, as we’ve already seen in my comparison of the 35mm...
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Nikon D5500 vs D7200: Which Should You Buy?

We have written an updated version of this article, comparing the new Nikon D5600 and the Nikon D7200. Click here...
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