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Photo Gear of the Year: We Team Up with TIPA to Pick the Best Photo Products of 2017
George Schaub  |  Jan 24, 2018  |  0 comments

Shutterbug, a member of the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), once again joined forces with 30 other member magazines from around the world to choose the winners of the annual TIPA Awards for the best photo/imaging products in 40 different categories. The award process began in early 2017 with an initial selection of a wide range of products conducted by TIPA’s Technical Committee, on which Shutterbug’s Editor-at-Large George Schaub serves. 

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3 Legged Thing Punks Billy Carbon Fiber Tripod and QR11 L-Bracket Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jan 11, 2018  |  0 comments

What do dogs do on three legs, and why should we imitate them? 

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Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263CT Tripod & BH-100 Ball Head Review
George Schaub  |  Dec 07, 2017  |  0 comments

While image stabilization in camera bodies and lenses has stretched the bounds of slow shutter speed usage, there’s nothing that can take the place of a good tripod in terms of image sharpness and the ability to take advantage of today’s camera technology. Working with HDR, with very long exposure times, and the ability to shoot at virtually any aperture and shutter speed without resorting to excessive ISOs are obvious benefits. 

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The Right Stuff: Our Favorite Gear for Wildlife & Nature Photography
Joe Farace  |  Jul 27, 2017  |  0 comments

“Show me a home where the buffalo roam…and I’ll show you a really messy house.” —Anonymous

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8 Great Studio Tools: The Gear We Recommend to Open a Home Photography Studio
Joe Farace  |  Jul 06, 2017  |  0 comments

“I think all art is about control—the encounter between control and the uncontrollable.”—Richard Avedon

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Choose the Right Tripod and Use It Correctly and You’re Guaranteed to Make Better Images (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Apr 19, 2017  |  0 comments

If there’s one photo accessory that’s guaranteed to improve your results, especially when shooting with long lenses and under low-light conditions, it has to be the often-overlooked tripod. In the video below photographer Phil Steele explains how to choose the right tripod for your needs and how to use it properly.

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5 Photo Accessories Worthy of Consuming Your Tax Refund Check
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Mar 17, 2017  |  0 comments

There’s something here for everyone this week. We look at a retro tripod from a famous filter maker, a messenger bag from a famous tripod maker, a lens case from my favorite photo backpack maker and a new circular polarizing filter from a not-so-famous accessory maker—plus a knockout protective case for your MacBook. 

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Compact MeFOTO “Air” Tripods Include Bluetooth Remote and Removable Center Column For Selfies
Ron Leach  |  Sep 21, 2016  |  0 comments

MeFOTO has launched a new line of compact, rugged tripods that feature a Bluetooth remote, a precision ball head, a secure leg-lock system, and removable center columns for taking selfies. The versatile "Air" tripods (and a monopod) are available in three sizes, and all come with a spring-loaded phone adapter for selfies.

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Platypod Pro Max – The Platypod Pro Gets a Big Brother
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 01, 2016  |  0 comments

In my review of the original Platypod Pro I suggested that it was “Quite possibly the coolest camera support around.” Well, here’s news: it just got bigger—and better. 

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Our 5 Favorite Photo Gadgets & Gizmos: Hot Gear for the New Year
Cynthia Boylan  |  Dec 31, 2015  |  0 comments

KILLSPENCER’s Van Styles Special Edition Camera Straps: KILLSPENCER and Van Styles have teamed up to create two new special edition camera wrist straps. Skillfully handcrafted in KILLSPENCER’s Los Angeles workshop, the product merges functionality with the beauty of minimalist design. The KILLSPENCER x Van Styles Camera Wrist Strap is crafted from durable, stylish black leather and embossed with Van’s logo in two color options: Noir and Gilded. 

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Vanguard Veo 235AB Tripod Review
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Aug 20, 2015  |  1 comments

I’m as bad as the next guy when it comes to tripods. I know I should know better—they’re the only accessory you can buy that has the potential to improve every single picture you take. I’ve written about tripods at least a hundred times. That said, there have been too many occasions when I’ve been two-legged when I should have used three.

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Lense On!: Camera Support & Tripod Alternative Is a Fun and Easy Solution for Stabilizing Shots
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Apr 16, 2015  |  0 comments

An effective camera support that could be used as a pillow when you snooze in the back of your pickup truck in a pinch? Hard to believe? Take my word for it—this thing is as sensible as it is functional. 

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Take Underwater Selfies With SeaLife's AquaPod Mini “Selfie Stick” For Divers & Outdoor Enthusiasts
Cynthia Boylan  |  Mar 25, 2015  |  0 comments

You can now take underwater "selifes" thanks to the new AquaPod Mini from SeaLife. Designed to be an extendable underwater monopod (that can mount to any camera) that allows divers to get close to sea creatures from a safe distance, the AquaPod Mini can also be used as a fun “selfie stick."

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Tiffen's Award-Winning Steadicam SOLO
 Camera Stabilizer Now Shipping
Cynthia Boylan  |  Feb 11, 2015  |  0 comments

Tiffen has announced the award-winning Steadicam SOLO camera stabilizer has officially gone on sale. Made for use with both DSLRs and camcorders, the SOLO can be used handheld, as a monopod, or with a Steadicam arm and vest.

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Manfrotto Intros New Off Road Collection of Backpacks, Tripods, and Walking Sticks
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jan 15, 2015  |  0 comments

Manfrotto just launched it's new Off Road collection, which is designed to meet the needs of outdoor photographers looking for compact and lightweight accessories to capture their adventures. The Off Road collection includes a pair of Italian-made walking sticks with camera attachment (converting it to a monopod), a lightweight tripod and a collection of hiker backpacks for photo gear, available in a variety of colors to match your hiking gear.

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