Proper Camera Support
“More photos are spoiled by camera shake than virtually any other cause”. Anyone who has been on one of my photography workshops will have heard that statement and I try and drum proper camera technique and use of suitable supports for the equipment and circumstances. People seem quite prepared to spend thousands of dollars on [...]
Airline Travel
With the post 9/11 hysteria that has gripped the airline industry traveling with heavy photographic equipment has become more and more difficult. Not so long ago I could travel with the majority of my equipment as carry on baggage, and only awkward or less valuable equipment went into the hold. Not so now, a small [...]
Lithium Ion Batteries update
IMPORTANT NOTE The US Department of transportation have issued a clarification notice regarding the carrying of Lithium Ion batteries on flights. In something of a turnaround they are now stating that you may ONLY take spare lithium Ion batteries as CARRY ON ITEMS and they may NOT be put in CHECKED baggage unless they are [...]