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I find if I use the lug on the right side of the camera (i.e. near the shutter button), then the strap can get in the way of moving quickly to a portrait orientation shooting position.  My solution...

I have a Q10.  The panning knob locks tight enough for me to lock the entire head on to the tripod plate. Occasionally, when I have the main friction on relatively tight, rotating the camera will...

Without the camera, any calibration is of limited use - presumably, all they could do is calibrate the lens to factory standard.  The idea is to calibrate the lens to your camera body. I haven't...

Looks like that lobster just doesn't want to be cooked! White/cream walls and ceilings will be fine for bounce flash, and the ceilings aren't high enough to be a significant problem (i.e. losing...

+1 for bounce flash - the quickest and easiest method for rapid improvement of indoor flash photography - and it allows you to follow your toddler around for candids.  You have everything that you...

What about a Canon G15 or G1X?  Nice mix of manual control and size, with good IQ.

The Manfrotto also has a hook for hanging weight, but it's on the spider, not at the bottom of the centre column (at least, my 055 does). No proof, but I think this would be less stable than...

http://www.bowerusa.com/Product/Details/598 Mind you, I can't vouch for the quality, but there's a 650mm refractive telephoto prime lens for $299.

very enjoyable article, thanks.

Welcome to sigmaland!  Autofocus variability seems to be a bonus feature of the Sigma 30.When you do your further testing, make sure that you take a number (5 or 10 should be enough) repetitions of...

+1 for the Velbon Super Mag.  I use a 100L with extension tubes and a ringflash, and haven't had any stability issues.

When you put your speedlite into manual mode, you can adjust the flash output on the speedlite itself in 1/3 stop increments (where each full stop is shown as a halving of the previous output -...

I have the K20X that I bought paired with Sirui's T2204X legs as a travel tripod.  The K20X is definitely a compromise head (as is nearly everything in tripods) of size and weight - it fits within...

I bought an old Tamron SP 500mm f8 mirror specifically to shoot the recent total solar eclipse, as a light and low cost alternative to buying a long refractive telephoto lens.  For a (relatively)...

I have downloaded jpg files from my RX100 to an iPad, so it can be done.  There wasn't any special procedure.

They are different tripods for different purposes.  It's a bit like asking "if you could only have one lens, which would it be?" The Manfrotto is taller, has an adjustable centre column (useful...

From the walking, or the bending to use the tripod?  :)  Seriously, the Sirui and head is only about 1.5kg, it's no trouble for hiking.

Welcome to the world of tripod compromise! The importance of each parameter is a very personal choice.  For me (and for many others), the ultimate answer is multiple tripods - I have a tall tripod...

I have a Sirui T2204X, which is similar quality to my Manfrotto 055cxpro3 (but with twist locks, not lever).  It's much smaller folded, too, as the legs fold up over the head (portability was the...

This is good practical advice.  I have a 600D like the OP.  Over time, I worked out that I am happy with the noise level in most shooting scenarios up to ISO 800, so I set the AutoISO at 800.  This...