8.7Review: The PowerElf Power BankMatthew GoreJuly 2, 2018Like most photographers these days, I have some pretty intensive power requirements when I'm out shooting: phone, tablet, mirrorless cameras, flashes, lights...... Read More
8.3BenQ PhotoVue SW240 : Accurate AdobeRGB Color for Under $400Matthew GoreJuly 1, 2018BenQ SW240 Review: Excellent Color I've spent most of 2018 testing BenQ monitors (SW271 4K, SW2700PT, and now the SW240), and though each has its own niche, ... Read More
8Review: The BenQ ScreenBar LED LampMatthew GoreJuly 1, 2018My desk is pretty crowded. In addition to photography, I record audio and video for YouTube, so I have microphones, and audio equipment along with my Wacom tabl... Read More
8.3BenQ SW2700PT Monitor Review: Wide Gamut, Accurate AdobeRGB ColorMatthew GoreApril 4, 2018BenQ SW2700PT: AdobeRGB You Can Afford For the past two months I've been testing the 27" BenQ SW2700PT QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) monitor. Viewing my images on i... Read More
5Sony’s VG-C3EM Battery Grip: I’m Not ImpressedMatthew GoreMarch 28, 2018The thin plastic battery tray and its thin plastic compartment door seriously compromise an otherwise well-built grip.... Read More
8.3BenQ SW271 Monitor Review: 4K Resolution, Accurate AdobeRGB ColorMatthew GoreFebruary 22, 2018A photographer's workflow is like a stereo system: it's only as good as its weakest part. You may have a $5000 audiophile amplifier, but it's going to be wasted... Read More
IKEA LADDA 2450 mAh NiMH Batteries: Good for Flash Photographers?Matthew GoreFebruary 7, 2018IKEA is known for their stylish and inexpensive stuff (mostly inexpensive) rather than their quality, but most of their stuff is still perfectly functional, and... Read More
GNARBOX 256 vs WD My Passport Wireless Pro : Which is Best for Backup & Mobile Editing?Matthew GoreJanuary 9, 2018At first glance, it appears to be just another portable hard-drive, but Gnarbox promotes their device as an alternative to carrying a laptop while traveling in ... Read More
Ospreys and Seahawks: A Cursory Review of the Sigma 150-600 C LensMatthew GoreAugust 18, 2017Though my opinion is still tentative, I found the optics of the Sigma 150-600 f/5-6.3 C to be nice and sharp, the autofocus to be accurate but slow, and the image stabilization to be somewhat disappointing.... Read More
8.1Review: Pelican 1560 Rolling Camera CaseMatthew GoreJune 15, 2017One of the things that I love most about being a photographer is traveling, but flying can be hard on camera equipment. Carrying camera bags on the plane is an ... Read More
8.9Review: Tenba Messenger DNA 13Matthew GoreJune 12, 2017The Tenba Messenger DNA 13 When I first unboxed this messenger bag, my mind inexplicably dug up a line from the Princess Bride : "... with eyes like the sea af... Read More
Review: Udee Camera BackpackMatthew GoreJanuary 11, 2017 The glowing LEDs of the main straps can be seen here. The Udee Backpack Though not strictly a camera bag, the Udee backpack may appeal to photographers who w... Read More
8.1Review: ThinkTank Naked Shape Shifter 17 v2.0 BackpackMatthew GoreDecember 7, 2016For the past three months I've been giving the new ThinkTank Naked Shapeshifter 2.0 a serious test: I've hiked with it in the stony mountains of Croatia, fought... Read More
Review: CASE Air Wi-Fi TetherMatthew GoreJuly 19, 2016Shooting tethered can be wonderfully useful for many photographers, and wireless tethers can give us even more freedom. Although times are changing, most of our... Read More
Review: The New Sun-Sniper Rotaball Pro Camera Strap vs BlackRapidMatthew GoreJuly 3, 2016Why the Rotaball Connector? As sling-style straps were just gaining popularity, I first encountered Sun-Sniper camera straps about four years ago at an expo, a... Read More
ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40 Classic : ReviewMatthew GoreApril 7, 2016ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40 Classic v3.0 Very early in my career as a photographer I realized that it doesn't always pay to be conspicuous: after walking aroun... Read More
Review: Tenba Cooper Series DSLR 13 Shoulder BagMatthew GoreApril 4, 2016The 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. ... Read More
6.3Reviewed: The Fujin Mark II Camera VacuumMatthew GoreOctober 1, 2015The Fujin Mark II aims to solve an age old problem: dust inside the camera. Dust on a camera sensor can be an annoying problem for image quality, but personally... Read More
