Ivor Rackham

There is a bamboozling range of different camera bags on the market, and deciding which to buy is a veritable minefield. Here are some explanations of the various bags, their purposes, and what to look for when choosing yours. As a rule, I don’t use a camera bag. Years ago, when I was still a novice photographer, I thought carrying all my gear with me on a shoot was necessary. But now I know better; I only take what is essential and, consequently, rarely need a bag. However, there are times when I do need something to carry my equipment in.

I’m on a quest to find the perfect camera bag and have tried loads. How close to the mark does this travel backpack, with its many pockets, reach? There are many different travel bags aimed at photographers on the market. I’ve used numerous models, and it's rare that I find one that is bad. It does happen, though, and recently I was sent a bag from a promotional company representing another relatively well-known brand. That bag had a couple of major design flaws. I didn’t review it, and they took the issues on board and are addressing them. Major problems with high-end bags are rare.

Why would you need a teleprompter? Many people are considering them because they are working from home and want to give professional-looking presentations. Plus, many more people are doing YouTube videos. I decided to put the Neewer X17 II Teleprompter through its paces. I’ve been procrastinating about writing this article for some time because the Neewer X17 Teleprompter is such a simple device that I have been wondering how I can fill an entire article with enough information to describe it. But here goes. A Description of the Teleprompter It arrived in a smart, solid case.

Sadly, the world in which we're living has become more polarized, with hatred splitting communities and war tearing countries apart. Many people roll their eyes when the holidays approach, but perhaps we should all be happy it's only a few weeks away and think about what would help other photographers and brighten their days.

As the season of goodwill, giving, and receiving rapidly approaches, what do you buy an established photographer if you want to spend more? Here are some big presents for those photographers nearest to us, or ideas your loved ones might consider for you.

We know that the right memory card can make all the difference. Whether capturing fast-paced action or shooting in extreme conditions, having a reliable and high-performance card is essential. Enter the T-Create EXPERT UHS-II SDXC Card. It’s a card that promises impressive specs and robust build quality. Here are my firsthand experiences with this memory card to see if it meets my expectations. If you are unfamiliar with them, Team Group and their brand T-Create are possibly best known for their solid-state drives and computer memory modules.

A recent catastrophe led me to acquire a Peak Design Travel Tripod. In reviewing this for you I thought I would describe the process for choosing the best model to suit you.

It seems hardly any time has passed since I reviewed the Spyder X2 Ultra. The SpyderPro has now superseded that, an update extending its predecessor's functionality and ease of use.

Most self-respecting landscape photographers will have dabbled in the delights of using filters on their lenses. I’ve tried multiple brands with differing results but have always been more pleased with the photos when using Urth filters than any others. This review will guide you through what different filters do and why I rate them so highly. The main reason I rave about Urth is the combination of the quality of the glass they use and the resulting optical performance. There's also the value for money and the good the business does for the planet.

Ever growing and evolving, the Peak Design range has just had a new addition released today. The Outdoor Backpack may be the perfect bag to carry your gear into the great outdoors. I make no excuses for liking Peak Design’s gear. It does pretty much what I want it to do, so when I heard they were releasing a new backpack for the adventurous outdoors, I was pleased. Historically, I worked in outdoor education and still enjoy gallivanting into the great unknown. I have owned several rucksacks and used many more, so I am pretty clued up about what works and what doesn’t.