Washing a backpack (because a dog peed on it)

Washing a backpack (because a dog peed on it)

Earlier this year I was on vacation with my family. One day we went to a large field to let a kite fly. My backpack (A Crumpler muffin top in olive green), along with other stuff, lay some dozen meters away while we let the kite soar up in the air. Another family with...
Review: Novoflex MagicBall 50 tripod head

Review: Novoflex MagicBall 50 tripod head

A multitude of heads for tripods is available on the market. There are three-axis heads, ball heads, geared heads to name only a few. I have gone through different tripod heads in my photographic life and today I want to share some thoughts on the Novoflex MagicBall....
Focussing in dim-lit situations

Focussing in dim-lit situations

Focussing in low light situations can be tricky. As light becomes scarce eventually even cameras with a high-end focussing system will struggle and finally wave the white flag. But there is a simple measure to counter this problem. It’s in the standard...
Gas and Gearporn – A Confession

Gas and Gearporn – A Confession

“I do not need all those lenses, flashes, full frame bodies, camera bags, tripods etc. to be a good photographer.” There, I said it, it’s out. I felt that this statement had to be made since many photographers (me absof**kinglutely included) are...
Why I am not convinced of home-printing your images

Why I am not convinced of home-printing your images

I am not convinced of printing photos at home. I found it complicated, inaccurate, time-consuming and sometimes even frustrating. Keep in mind – that is my personal opinion, I am not ranting against a certain brand or product, I am just explaining why printing...
Lowepro Pro Roller X300 – A mammoth rolling case

Lowepro Pro Roller X300 – A mammoth rolling case

When going on a shoot you might want to take a lot of gear. Cameras, lenses, flashes, accessories, you know what I am talking about. When it comes to packing a lot of stuff for a shoot, a rolling case might be a good option for you. Recently I got the Lowepro pro...