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As prevalent as neck straps are, they don't work for all photographers. They can get in the way or cause neck pain, especially if your camera is heavy. If you're getting a sore neck from your strap, you can look at hand, wrist, and finger straps (see Part 1) or try out the following options for your … [Read more...] about Camera Sling Straps, Two-Camera Harnesses, Camera Holsters and Vests

In Part 1, we mentioned how you should get to know your camera before buying an expensive strap. Otherwise, you might find out that you prefer carrying your camera in a different way. For example, if you get a hand strap, you could end up wanting a sling strap instead. There's one exception to … [Read more...] about Camera Neck Straps: Quality, Comfort, and Design

Looking for a new camera strap can quickly turn into a time-consuming affair. The search can last days as you debate between the different choices. Whatever your reason for needing a new strap--whether for professional work or simply for fashion--you can end up getting bogged down by all the … [Read more...] about The Best Camera Straps Guide: Wrist, Hand, and Finger Straps

Clakit is a company that has created a product that transforms backpack straps into easily accessible, secure storage. For photographers who are used to carrying around their gear in a backpack and want to keep their smartphone or documents in a convenient location while traveling, these pouches are … [Read more...] about Clakit Strap Packs: Secure Storage Attached to Backpacks for Phones, Passports, and More

Whether you've been taking pictures for 30 years or just got your first camera, wearing a photography-themed t-shirt is an easy way to show off your passion. (That, and wearing a big camera around your neck.) Besides sharing your hobby or profession, a photography shirt can also be convenient to … [Read more...] about 20+ Sweet T-Shirts for Photographers

Aptly named for the velvety, glowing tones it lends to digital images, the Velvet 56 from Lensbaby is a worthwhile addition to your bag of lenses -- particularly if you’re an avid portrait, nature, macro, or fine-art photographer. A 56mm f/1.6 with 1:2 macro capabilities for SLR cameras, this … [Read more...] about Lensbaby Velvet 56 Nikon Review and Sample Images

To celebrate Nikon's 100 year anniversary, 10 limited edition 19.5" X 19.5" posters have been released on Level.Press, each featuring one of Nikon's iconic cameras. Just 100 first edition prints are available per design, each printed on on archival fine paper, framed and matted, hand-numbered, and … [Read more...] about Limited Edition Camera Posters that Celebrate Nikon’s 100 Year Anniversary

Swedish company Hasselblad, a leading manufacturer of medium format cameras and lenses, recently teamed up with Koenigsegg, a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars, on a project that celebrates Scandinavian technology and design. Ming Thein, Hasselblad's Chief of Strategy, worked as … [Read more...] about Hasselblad Teams Up With Supercar Manufacturer Koenigsegg to Celebrate Scandinavian Technology and Design

Vlogging (a blog in which postings are video) has really taken off in the last couple of years. Vloggers and video makers like Casey Neistat, Roman Atwood, Logan Paul, and more have created YouTube channels with millions of subscribers, simply creating creative vlogs about their life, doing pranks, … [Read more...] about 7 Waterproof Cameras for Vlogging