by Dan Carr | Jun 20, 2011 | Featured, Gear reviews
NOTE: The Satori is no longer in the F-Stop lineup. You should check out either the Ajna or the Tilopa. I have written about many of F-Stop’s fantastic outdoor photography packs before and I’m pleased to be able to introduce the brand new Satori EXP pack...
by Dan Carr | May 19, 2011 | Gear reviews
The F-Stop Mountain Series packs are an essential part of my work. There is simply nothing better for adventure photography. I’ve covered the backcountry specific Tilopa BC HERE before and also the slightly smaller Loka. This month F-Stop launched another bag...
by Dan Carr | Apr 27, 2011 | Gear reviews, wide
F-Stop is now shipping the first batch of their new day pack the Guru. This new back is a great do anything bag. Carry it around town with you , take it snowboarding or hop on your bike. The rear opening of the pack is smaller than that on the Loka and Tilopa BC...
by Dan Carr | Mar 31, 2011 | Gear reviews, Intermediate, Ski and Snowboard Photos 101
I’ve been doing this for some time but yesterday someone commented on it and I thought I ought to post about it. Sometimes I use a monopod when I’m shooting. Either with large lenses like my 300mm f.28 L IS or sometimes smaller lenses if I have slow...
by Dan Carr | Nov 15, 2010 | Gear reviews
For the last three years I have been using the Elinchrom Ranger RX for the majority of my strobed work. Sometimes I use some Nikon speedlights for fill, but the Ranger is my key light. I have used it in the rain, in blizzards, in -32 degrees Celsius and it has...
by Dan Carr | Oct 30, 2010 | Featured, Gear reviews, Intermediate, Ski and Snowboard Photos 101
If you are looking to become a ski or snowboard photographer then get ready for a long shopping list of gear you are going to need. Every time I pack my gear for a trip I’m amazed at the amount of gear I have amassed over the last few years. Some of it is fairly...