Category Archives: Cool Gadget

Lowepro Flipside Sport 20L AW Review

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Guy

Once in a while, I have to explain to my better half why I need so many photo bags. “You see, honey, my photo bags are a bit like your shoes. They’re all perfectly useful in certain situations, but not … Continue reading →

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Metabones Speed Booster—Canon EF to Sony NEX

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Evelyn

The Metabones Speed Booster is an amazing, practical gadget for both photographers and videographers. This unique adapter brings the full frame field of view to the Sony NEX and FS cameras, which normally have a 1.5X crop factor.  The optics … Continue reading →

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PhotoRepublik’s 5-in-1 Reflector

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Evelyn

Reflectors are one of the easiest and most useful lighting tools to use. I primarily use the 5-in-1 reflector when taking photos of my family because it is lightweight and unassuming. It works great with natural, outdoor light, and it … Continue reading →

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The Joby UltraFit Sling Strap

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jenny

The other afternoon, the female Photo Life staff members tested out Joby’s UltraFit Sling Strap for women. After looking at the instructions and watching the online demo video, we gave it a try.

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The Leica Lens Mug

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jenny

The Leica Lens Coffee Mugs have finally arrived! The latest lens-themed coffee mugs are stylized to resemble either a Leica Noctilux-M 50-mm f/0.95 lens or a Leica Summarit-S 70-mm f/2.5 ASPH CS lens. I chose the Noctilux version because it … Continue reading →

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Review: Alt Photo App for iPhones

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Guy

Surprise, surprise, there’s another player in the plethora of photo apps for adding vintage looks to your images. But you might want to take a look at this one because Alien Skin Software is behind it. Long-time Photoshop users may … Continue reading →

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CES — Polaroid’s Android-powered CSC

Posted on January 13, 2013 by David

The iM1836 has two interesting characteristics. First, it’s powered by Android 4.1, the mobile operating system also found in Android tablets and smartphones. Second, it’s an interchangeable lens design. The model has an 18 megapixel sensor, will shoot HD video … Continue reading →

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CES — Sony Adds Five Cyber-shots

Posted on January 13, 2013 by David

Sony’s refreshed Cyber-shots cover a lot of bases. These new models all record HD video (resolution varies with model) and include Sony’s optical SteadyShot image stabilization system.

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CES — Nikon 1 Family Grows

Posted on January 11, 2013 by David

Nikon has introduced two more cameras, two new lenses and an underwater case in its Nikon 1 Compact System Camera line. The J3 is a quick turnaround to the J2 introduced just months ago. It features the higher-resolution 14.2 megapixel … Continue reading →

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The Diana F+ Toy Camera

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Evelyn

With all the high-tech cameras available at our fingertips, it is refreshing to get an extremely low-tech alternative in your hands like a Lomography camera. A few years ago these plastic “toy” cameras re-entered the photography market and created a … Continue reading →

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