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3 Legged Thing ‘Ellie’ Universal L-Bracket & ‘DOCZ2’ Monopod Base Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 12, 2019

British tripod maker 3 Legged Thing gives their products clever names, but I just call them awesome. In addition to some of the best tripods money can buy, they offer camera brackets, monopods and related accessories. Here’s my review of the morphable Ellie L-bracket and the DOCZ2, a combination monopod stabilizer plus heavy-duty tabletop tripod.

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10 Tips for Shooting with a Circular Fisheye Lens
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Sep 05, 2019

Fisheye lenses abound, and many are priced under $199. Products like the Meike 6.5mm f/2 ($129) and 7artisans Photoelectric 7.5mm f/2.8 ($139) plus offerings from Bauer, Rokinon, Opteka, Samyang, Venus and some camera manufacturers are very affordable, exciting and—by and large—pretty damn sharp. But using one effectively can be tricky. Here’s what extensive hands-on practice has taught me so far.

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3 Photo Shoulder Bags From Domke That You Should Know About
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 29, 2019

The Domke bag. Affordable, functional and as durable as a 30-pound slab of stainless steel. Right now Domke is offering the popular F-2 (original) model and the F-5XB (my personal favorite) in a Limited Edition camouflage pattern that looks sensational and honors our troops—emotionally and financially.

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Fujifilm XF10 Compact Camera With APS-C Sensor Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 22, 2019

Every zealous photographer I know would enjoy owning a compact camera that has a large sensor, full manual options and available Raw format. Throw in a wide-angle lens, great performance in high ISO/low light situations and a size that fits in your pocket and you have a winner anyone would relish. That brings us to the Fujifilm XF10. Or does it? I had a chance to use one for an extended period. Read my evaluation in this review.

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Leica M-E (Typ 240) Full-Frame Digital Rangefinder Camera Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 15, 2019

Leica recently announced the latest M-Series camera, a stunning anthracite gray full-frame digital rangefinder based on the Leica M which launched in September of 2012. The new Leica M-E (Typ 240) has a few welcomed upgrades and a nice surprise—a lower price. In fact, the new Leica M-E, priced at $3995 (body only), is the lowest-price full-frame Leica camera on the market.

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3 Photo Backpacks From Around The Globe That Have Caught Our Eye
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 08, 2019

We zip from Amsterdam to Japan to the Land Down Under to look at three multi-purpose photo backpacks. This trio represents the latest in style, performance and practicality.

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Will U.S. Tariffs Against China Drive Up Camera Prices?
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 08, 2019

The U.S. tariffs that recently have been threatened or imposed against China by President Donald Trump will doubtlessly affect the photo industry in one way or another. Many of us are concerned that we may be paying more for our camera gear in the future. Just how likely are price increases, and are rising costs the only things that should make us nervous?

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LitraPro 1200 Lumen Fully Adjustable Full Spectrum On-Camera Light Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 01, 2019

The LitraPro is a compact, rechargeable, high-output LED light source that offers a broad spectrum of color temperature settings and is fully dimmable from 0% to 100%. The LitraPro operates up to 45 minutes at the highest power setting and, should you land on it when you fall into a 90-feet deep swimming pool, no problem—it won’t break or suffer water damage. Sounds incredible, no?

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Tamron SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD Lens Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jul 25, 2019

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Tamron’s SP (Superior Performance) lens series. They elected to commemorate this special occasion by introducing what they have labeled “the ultimate Tamron lens” in the form of the new SP Tamron 35mm F/1.4 Di USD (Model F045) prime lens in Canon EF and Nikon F mounts. 

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13 Fun Quiz Questions for Photographers
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jul 18, 2019

It’s summer, and that means it’s time for a fun photo quiz. There are 13 multiple choice questions in all, and most of them are as easy to figure out as a zakuska menu in Moscow. Are you up for it? Great. Answers at the bottom. The winner gets…

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