My review of the Sony Alpha a7 III mirrorless, full-frame camera body. My primary use is as a walk-around camera for hiking and backpacking.
Posted by | May 1, 2021
Review: Nikon D780 - The Nikon D780 is perhaps the best DSLR I have ever shot with. Its low-light capability is phenomenal for a camera in this class. The autofocus...
Posted by | April 28, 2021
Photography equipment is expensive. In case you didn't know. Like, really expensive. I don't personally own top-of-the-line gear, at least not much. When I do buy good gear, it's almost...
Posted by | November 12, 2020
My review of the Gregory Alpinisto 35 and 50 liter backpacks. These are great packs for skiing, snowshoeing, or any winter sport with lots of useful features for a pretty...
Posted by | September 26, 2020
My review of the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 wide angle lens. A great lens for aurora and night sky photography! Gallery with some sample images.
Posted by | August 24, 2020
A few of the brands I trust - Since I am writing gear reviews on equipment I use, a few brand names will keep reappearing. Here's a few points on...
Posted by | August 8, 2020
My Review of the Nikon AF-S FX 200-500mm f/5.6E lens. Great for wildlife or sports photography!
Posted by | July 25, 2020
The MSR Windburner is an exceptional personal stove system made by Mountain Safety Research. My review, tech specs, and recommendations for use.
Posted by | June 11, 2020
The Garmin InReach Explorer+ is a handheld GPS and Iridium satellite communication device. It has a long battery life and great navigational capability.
Posted by | June 6, 2020
As an avid hiker carrying a DSLR, I find this to be a necessity. I love it and have used it now for 5 years. It's durable, comfortable, and easy...
