
Radian 2 is a motion time lapse device that looks a lot like the Syrp Genie, which I recently reviewed. However, the Radian 2 is offered at a much lower price point than the Syrp Genie. [Read more…]
Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan

Radian 2 is a motion time lapse device that looks a lot like the Syrp Genie, which I recently reviewed. However, the Radian 2 is offered at a much lower price point than the Syrp Genie. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

Promise Technology recently unveiled the new Pegasus2 R2+ Thunderbolt 2 RAID Drive. It features 6TB of storage inside and is configurable as RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD (“just a bunch of disks”) setups.
The R2+ comes with a media bay with optional pods, including a small form factor 1TB HDD pod, SSD reader and SD/CF card reader pods. Each pod also has USB 3.0 connections for independent use outside of the Pegasus2 R2+ box. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Manfrotto has released the new XPRO 3-way Geared Head that weighs just 1.65 pounds and supports payloads up to 8.8 pounds. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The LaCie Mobile Drive was the first USB-C compatible drive out of the gate with native support for the new Apple MacBook, which only has a single USB-C port for peripheral access. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The Nikon D5500 is the latest starter camera in Nikon’s DX line. It is a step up from the D3300 and a step below the D7200. As such, it serves a nice position as an upgrade camera for beginners and a powerful package for enthusiasts.
The D5500 goes head-to-head against the Canon Rebel T6i and Rebel T6s models. In many sections of the spec sheet, the D5500 best the Canon alternatives and rivals even more advanced models. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
After seeing the SpiderPro Hand Strap last year at PhotoPlus, I felt like it was probably the best hand strap that I have used with a DSLR. It slides on easy and, more importantly, it stays on with contact points closer to the wrist, rather than the back of your hand. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

LaCie’s new Rugged RAID Thunderbolt 4TB external hard drive is a speedy addition to the Rugged line. It is bus-powered over Thunderbolt and includes an optional USB 3.0 port, which you can use with an AC adapter attached. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
In the hustle and bustle of NAB 2015 a couple weeks ago, I missed a few things like Datacolor’s release of its next generation of Spyder monitor calibration tools. Spyder5 is available in three versions: EXPRESS, PRO, and ELITE and priced at $129, $189 and $279, respectively. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

G-Technology was showing off a new ev Bay Adapter for its G-SPEED Studio arrays at NAB 2015. Although the adapter has not yet been officially announced, it is close enough in the pipeline that they allowed me to grab some photos and talk about the upcoming adapter. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The Syrp Genie is an amazingly simple device that allows you to create smooth and powerful movement in your time lapse sequences. [Read more…]