Sony ZV-1 review (BTS)

While there are many cameras that can be used for vlogging, there are not many that are designed specifically for the purpose. Sony’s ZV-1 is.

As the camera is in demand, Sony Canada provided me a shorter than usual loan … Read More

Earning Money as a Photographer BTS

A viewer with expert technical skills wondered what more was needed to become a financially successful photographer. Hint – it’s not more equipment.

It seemed the perfect opportunity to get in a canoe – now that my neighbourhood canoe rental … Read More

Be Prepared

Hey photographers … and videographers. To you, this is a video. To me, as I record this, it’s the culmination of several hours of work. And today, I’m going to talk to you as the producer of this video – not the … Read More

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II detailed hands on review

I finally managed to get a loan of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II – a camera which really needs a much simpler name. And it arrived in time to join us on our Viking Rhine Getaway. This review is … Read More

Canon M5 detailed hands on review

This is the first Canon M series camera I’ve reviewed, and I’ll admit to being totally confused by Canon’s naming/numbering system. In spite of the M6 and M10, the M5 is both the most … Read More

Fuji X-T20 Review

Of the three cameras in Fujifilm’s January announcement, I was most interested to review the X-T20. Partly because I’d liked the X-T10, partly because I loved the X-T2, partly because it supported 4K video. … Read More

E-mount lens adapters

In addition to my own interest, several viewers have asked about adapters to use older lenses on Sony e-mount cameras. I asked B&H if I could borrow a couple, and also asked Sony for their a-mount to e-mount adapter.

Here’s … Read More

Sony A6500 detailed hands on review in 4K

Loved and bought the A6000 after I reviewed it. Bought the A6300 sight unseen – not as good a choice. So, very interested to work with the A6500, which appeared very quickly after the A6300. I borrowed it from B&H.

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Winter Photo Expert Tips

Shooting photos in winter is challenging – I asked some friends to drop by the YouTube Space Toronto to share their tips.

Here’s some background on my guests (in alphabetical order), and where to find more information about them. … Read More

ZTE Axon mini 7 review

Full disclosure: I was invited to a ZTE media briefing. They gave me an Axon 7 mini. This happens more often than I expect, and honestly, after a few hours of playing on my wifi network to check it out, … Read More