Gear Talk

We get a lot of questions about what is a good camera for those getting into the Nikon line?  Or what about a backup to a Z8?  I was very intrigued when Nikon introduced the Z6III.  I’ve owned every version of the Z6…but I wanted something with more speed and a better grip for me Read More

After my earlier post on warm boots for winter, a few folks commented on how heavy the new Alaska bunny boots are.  Yes, they are heavy, and after a day of walking around or stomping through the snow you will feel it.  I use my bunny boots for standing around or limited walking in subzero Read More

I spend the better part of my year on the road teaching photo workshops and shooting assignments.  I just walked in the door from Finland, and I’m off to Baja in a few days…60-70 flights a year. Since I travel with groups, we often share our travel stories dealing with camera gear.  For the most Read More

A question I get often on workshops is why not use continuous lights instead of flash like a SB-5000 speed light?  Continuous lights versus flash, what are the pros and cons? I use both lights in my photography, and they each have things they do well.  Continuous lights provide constant illumination so you can see Read More

I think Cree and I own about 14 headlamps…seriously.  We guided in the outdoors for years, and were constantly trying new headlamps.  Waterproof ones, micro ones, high beam varieties…and more recently rechargeable versions.  And since most of the time we were carrying these lights in our packs, small and lightweight was good.  But there was Read More

Last year Cree and I racked up over 60 flights traveling around the globe…I’m not sure it is a good thing when the United gate agents recognize you and say hello!  But we love to travel for our photography adventures, and along with that comes carrying a lot of camera gear.  One thing I learned Read More

A few years back I did a blog on the warmest socks you can find, and there are some new additions to that list and some returning favorites.  I have to admit wearing my new Bunny Boots makes me less worried about my feet at -30F this winter, but warm socks are still key to Read More

Have you ever gone out in cold environments to photograph and had your glasses fog up?  This happens to me frequently, especially night aurora sessions in subzero temps.  I try to wear my contacts when I can so I don’t have to worry about this.  But I still shoot a lot wearing glasses, and foggy Read More

Every time I go out in subzero temps the great race begins once again.  What will freeze first, my toes or fingers? Thankfully my new bunny boots are keeping my feet nice and toasty warm this winter.  But let’s face it, if your fingers go numb you can’t work your camera….everyone can walk around with Read More