A quick review of the Andoer CL-50LS Arca-Swiss quick release clamp with lever release, and the benefits it offers over a standard QR clamp with knob release. [...]
Tags: Arca Swiss, QR clamp Posted in Reviews and info | No Comments » Last updated 2018/04/14 by Dave Kennard
A review of a couple of cheap eBay Leica M - Sony E/FE mount lens adapters - one unbranded, and one branded as Dollice. [...]
Tags: Lens adapter Posted in Reviews and info | No Comments » Last updated 2018/03/23 by Dave Kennard
A look at the B+W 486 UVIR cut filter, Tiffen Hot Mirror filter, Tiffen T1 IR cut filter, and Schott BG40 IR cut filter to see how they compare for taking visible light photos on a full spectrum converted camera. [...]
Tags: B+W 486 UV-IR Cut filter Posted in Reviews and info | 1 Comment » Last updated 2018/03/31 by Dave Kennard
Test of Convoy S2+ Nichia LED 365nm UV torch for reflected UV and UV induced fluorescence photography & if clear plastic on a flash reduces UV transmission. [...]
Tags: UV induced fluorescence, UV Photography Posted in Reviews and info | 3 Comments » Last updated 2016/08/16 by Dave Kennard
Very brief reviews of the Sigma 24mm f/2.8 macro AF lens and Nikon Series E 100mm f/2.8 manual focus lens. Including IR hot spot and UV pass tests. [...]
Tags: Infrared Photography, UV Photography Posted in Photos, Reviews and info | No Comments » Last updated 2016/04/25 by Dave Kennard
How to fix the Haoge mini ball head by adding a safety pin to it so that the head cannot separate when used at an angle. [...]
Tags: Ball Head Posted in Reviews and info | No Comments » Last updated 2016/02/28 by Dave Kennard
Review of two cheap Chinese mini ball heads - a generic unbranded model and a Haoge branded model, and how they compare to a much more expensive Manfrotto. [...]
Tags: Ball Head Posted in Reviews and info | No Comments » Last updated 2016/02/14 by Dave Kennard
Review of a mini ballhead umbrella holder, which has a 1/4″ threaded screw on top and comes with a cold shoe adapter for mounting a flash inside an umbrella [...]
Tags: Flash photography, Umbrella holder Posted in Reviews and info | No Comments » Last updated 2015/10/05 by Dave Kennard
Review of the XCSource ND2, ND4, ND8 (1 - 3 stops) Neutral Density filter set. Looking at resolution, colour cast, infrared leakage, and flare resistance. [...]
Tags: Neutral Density filter Posted in Reviews and info | No Comments » Last updated 2015/09/21 by Dave Kennard
A comparison of the Fuji XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, 14mm f/2.8 lens, and 35mm f/1.4 lens to see how they fare for false colour infrared photography. [...]
Tags: Infrared Photography, Zomei Posted in Reviews and info | No Comments » Last updated 2015/07/23 by Dave Kennard
