The Think Tank TurnStyle 20 is a sleek and practical sling bag designed to hold a standard DSLR camera, along with several lenses and plenty of other accessories. There are tons of little pockets throughout the bag for pens and memory cards and whatnot, along with a larger pocket on the back side that can comfortably hold a full-sized iPad. Watch this…
Flag is a recent Kickstarter campaign for a free photo-printing service. Yes, you read that correctly. The entire service—printing, shipping, and all—is completely free, at least for people in the U.S. It sounds crazy, but the way they plan to accomplish this is by putting an advertisement on the back of each photo print. I'm generally not a fan of obtrusive advertising,…
We've mentioned a lot of camera bags on T&T before, but a photographer who only carries one camera and lens around might want something even more minimal. Something they could toss in their normal bag and still protect the camera. Enter the Miggo, a new Kickstarter project. Essentially, it's a camera strap that wraps around the camera (lens and all) when not…
Moment is an upcoming lens-mounting system for iPhone and other smartphones. At first glance it kind of resembles the Olloclip, but the mounting system is different—it uses a thin, case-friendly metal plate that safely adheres directly to the back of your phone, which the lenses can then be attached to. There are two lenses in the set: Tele and Wide. The Moment…
Our editor Shawn has written a lot about mirrorless cameras, particularly the Olympus E-PL5 and its siblings. I think the Olympus cameras are great, but I've always figured that if I had the money, I might opt for something from the Sony NEX lineup instead. I just like the way they look, and I've seen them produce some incredible shots. But it…
Designed with photographers in mind, the Booq Python Slimpack can carry pretty much an entire kit: Up to two DSLRs Four mid-size lenses A large zoom lens A tripod A full-size iPad Large headphones (provided they fold flat, for the top compartment) A variety of accessories (memory cards, batteries, etc) You can easily access the camera compartments from the top or back…
I gave DSPTCH wrist straps a brief mention in a previous post, but I think they deserve some individual attention of their own. Where the Killspencer strap sports a more solid-feeling design and is meant to be worn around the neck, the DSPTCH strap is a bit more flexible since it's worn on the wrist, something that is likely to move around…
If you're wanting to shoot a fancy-pants app video review or anything else that requires a few panning shots, there are all kinds of ways to rig up a functional dolly system. If you happen to own a GorillaPod SLR-Zoom tripod, then I'd recommend picking up a set of Cinetics miniSkates. These three wheels attach to the "feet" of the GorillaPod, allowing…
We love a good camera strap around here, and the Killspencer Camera Strap looks to be a great contender. Like the DSPTCH Wrist Strap Shawn reviewed, the 48"-long Killspencer strap is made of super durable and virtually untangleable parachute cord, with the addition of stylish bridle leather accents at each end. There are three versions of this strap, based on the color…
JOBY, makers of the popular GorillaPod tripod, have teamed up with GoPro to develop some cool new tripods and mounts, which they've dubbed the Action Series. There are four items in this series: GorillaPod Action Tripod: Essentially the same as the normal GorillaPod – meaning the sturdy-but-flexible legs can be wrapped around objects – but specifically designed to hold a GoPro, Contour,…
The original version of the Glif – a tripod mount and stand for the iPhone – has long been a favorite item of ours. Just this morning, the guys at Studio Neat released a new version of the Glif that sports an adjustable slider, so now it works with a wide range of smartphones in addition to the iPhone. They've put together…
Some photographers like to lug a ton of their gear around in a big fancy camera bag, but I typically only carry my DSLR and a single lens, so a bag like that would be overkill. I can just toss my camera into a bag with my other stuff, but it would be nice to have some kind of divider to keep…
We're no strangers to Hard Graft's excellently-crafted products around here. They've produced some of the finest bags and device cases around. And now, they've decided to show photographers some love by releasing a series of awesome leather camera accessories to their 'Heritage' collection: Hold Camera Handle — A 15cm-long camera handle for comfortably holding your camera while shooting. ($78 / £49) Hang…
Shooting with a Micro 4/3 camera is already a lot of fun, but now it can be even more so by equipping your rig with a lens from the Lomography Experimental Lens Kit. For $89, you get three lenses that will fit any Micro 4/3 camera: a standard 24mm lens, a wide angle 12mm lens, and a fisheye lens. Each lens allows…
Our friend and photographer John Carey of fiftyfootshadows has been the creator of some of our favorite wallpapers over the years. For the last month or so, he's been meticulously experimenting with many of these wallpapers, searching for the optimal photo resolution that can take full advantage of iOS 7's parallax effect and maintain their crispness. He's taken his findings and assembled…
In early 2012 ,the original Capture Camera Clip System became an interesting and very popular alternative to wearing a camera strap. The company behind the project, Peak Design, has taken their success and ingenuity and poured them into creating a new version of the product: the Capture Camera Clip System v2. Like the original model, the Capture is a two-piece system: A…
Spark Camera is a new iPhone app that makes it super easy to make great-looking video clips, up to 30 seconds in length each. If you've ever used Vine, the interface will feel a bit familiar, as your method of recording is merely holding your finger on the screen. Let off the screen and the recording pauses, allowing you to set up…
If you're the type of photographer who's always dreamed of carrying your gear like Hawkeye, then the Urban Quiver by Blackstone Bags should be right up your alley. Made of military-grade nylon and sporting a surprising amount of storage space despite its slim profile (including a dedicated smartphone pocket on the shoulder strap), the Urban Quiver is an awesome way to tote…
The wonderful folks at VSCO, makers of VSCO Cam for iOS, have released an update to their VSCO Film 01 preset suite for Lightroom 4 & 5 and Adobe Camera Raw 7 & 8. This update adds support for pro-level Sony, Olympus and Leica cameras, in addition to their previous support for Fuji, Canon and Nikon rigs. To celebrate the occasion, they're…
One of our longtime favorite camera tripods has been the Joby GorillaPod, which has flexible legs for customizing your shooting setup — even if it means hanging the thing from a tree. If you've ever found yourself wishing for a similar setup for your smartphone, you're in luck because now the Joby people have released the MPod Mini Stand. With the original…