Bing Chow

I like it. Looks like a watercolor painting. I feel like it could accompany a children's story.

I have the Nisi system but I also carry a separate 77mm CPL from Breakthrough Photography. As we all know, setting up the filter holder takes time. Sometimes, you don't need the whole set up so ...

Amen! I have often thought that someone should create an article to help people choose camera bags. And such an article should be referenced by all those new to photography. There shouldn't be a ...

I'd take that waterproof claim with a heaping tablespoon of salt. Some tripods have o-rings in the leg locks and I will buy that they minimize the ingress of sand and mud. But waterproof? Regardles ...

Yes, it does appear to be redundant or at least, will be regarded as non-essential function. However, I still appreciate the panning base at the bottom of my ballhead because it lets me move the ...

Pro for levelling base: Easy to level tripod. Useful for gimbals. Useful for multi-row panos. Con for levelling base: If you are panning with the base of the ballhead, then you still have to level ...

You can do AF fine tuning using real life objects at distances you are most likely to shoot at. Of course, you still employ high shot discipline (tripod, remote, Live View to establish a reference ...

Mnemon: When you get a chance to put your bag through a trip or two, be sure to share with us your thoughts. I'm always on the prowl for a camera/hiking bag. I'm a photographer 1st and a hiker 4th....

The empty box (minus the hardware I removed) is 257g. There are included plastic shims that you slide to the bottom of each slot for square filters, so they stand at the same height as the 150mm ...

I use a Nisi Filter box. I don't have the measurements handy but it should be smaller than the Filter Hive. It has room for 8 filters. As you might know, the Nisi system has a built-in circular ...

I wouldn't say that Compagnon is first to try. Right now, Shimoda is the most promising to my eyes for a camera bag that is big and featured enough to carry overnight gear. BTW, that bag you...

Depending on the size of the setup and depth of the bag, those padded wings might not support the weight. I'm not overly concerned about asking the lens to support the camera down the long axis of ...

While I find it just a touch too dark, it is refreshing to see somebody embrace shadows. Good work.

North American carriers are not that strict. I've only been asked to gate check my big photo backpack once, and it was only because I was flying on small regional prop planes. If you exceed by ...

Sorry Fish, it is a mess. If it was my shot, I'd say the exact same thing. It looks as though you were hiking and said, "Oh look, awesome sunset! Better grab this before the color fades." (snap) ...

If you define "holiday" as relaxing, sleeping in a bed, warm shower every day, getting up at a reasonable hour, eating 3 meals a day, walking around foreign markets, socializing with ...

Never had a loosening problem with my RRS or Markins L brackets.

No need to worry about the build of the Nisi. It's as sturdy as it needs to be without being over built.

Then you will be able to drive all the way around Rim Drive. In the summer, I read that mosquitoes are bad. It is more photogenic with snow but I couldn't make it to Watchman Overlook, for safety ...

Option 4: Nikon 20mm, Sigma 24-35mm. That's what I have. But if I had to start with one, I'd choose the 24-35 and stitch if I need wider. But the 20mm is so light, so there is no penalty to bring ...