BlackRapid RS-7 Camera Strap and BRAD Review

The BlackRapid RS-7 is a modular camera strap featuring a unique upside-down design, as well as the BRAD, an optional attachment that secures the RS-7 and makes sure it stays in place. Read on for a review by Julian Tan.

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Going Mobile: Review of the Kata T-214 Torso Pack

After having the pleasure of reviewing the Kata T-212 Torso Pack, we couldn't resist the opportunity of taking a look at the updated version - the Kata T-214. Combined with the R-103 photo backpack, it forms a complete storage solution for mobile photographers.

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Hand-Colouring Black and White Images with Photoshop CS

Just before Christmas I scanned a heap of old family photos, including many black and white ones in need of some restoration. In this tutorial, Adrian Broughton takes us through a step by step on hand colouring photos in Adobe Photoshop CS.

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Sensor Cleaning with the VisibleDust Arctic Butterfly 724

Sensor cleaning is one of the necessities with Digital SLRs, if one is interested in blemish-free photos. In this article, we look at dry sensor cleaning in general, as well how the Arctic Butterfly 724 sensor brush from VisibleDust performs this task.

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Review of The Sinking Barge Photo Backpack from Crumpler

I had the opportunity to take The Sinking Barge from Crumpler - a backpack style camera bag that also accommodates a laptop and other gadgets - on a recent 4WD adventure to the country. Throughout the trip, even though the bag was bouncing around in the cargo area due to the uneven terrain, I had no reservations about the safety of my gear.

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Review of the Kata R-102 Photo Rucksack

Enough is enough - time for a new bag. After about 6 weeks of research, I decided on the Kata R-102 Photo Rucksack to meet my needs for organization, storage, transportation, security, and protection of my photographic gear. Rob Will takes us through the ins and outs of the Kata R-102 Photo Rucksack.

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Review of the Kata T-212 Torso Pack and the W-92 Waist Pack

This review by Rob Will covers the Kata T-212 Torso Pack and W-92 Waist Pack, two storage solutions which compliment a traditional backpack style system for carring your valuable photo gear.

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Vosonic VP8870 Photo Storage Review

The Vosonic VP8870 is the flagship portable photo storage and multimedia device, for backing up and viewing photos and videos on the go. Julian Tan takes the unit through its paces in this review.

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Putting Together a Budget DIY Lighting System

A lighting system in photography seems to be a fairly expensive area to get into. Thankfully, this article will show you how to put together a flexible and robust lighting system that is both useful and relatively easy on the hip pocket, for under US$75.

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Wall Mounted DIY Digital Photo Frame

In search of DIY excellence, Rob Will takes us through the process of building a large, wall mounted digital photo frame, using an old laptop and LCD monitor.

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Review of the Kata Auxiliary Pouch (AP) System

The Kata Auxiliary Pouch (AP) System uses a military-type webbing and pouch system to hold camera equipment in a versatile and modular manner. Rob Will takes us through a detailed review of the system.

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DIY Flash Bracket for Under Five Dollars

Flash brackets allow flashguns to be placed off-camera and help eliminate the dreaded deer-in-headlights look. Here's how to make your own Flash Bracket for under $5.

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The Great Shuttertalk BlackRapid Giveaway

Date Posted February 19th, 2012 Author Julian Tan Comments Leave a comment
Howdy folks! To celebrate the launch and "rebirth" of the new Shuttertalk site, we have partnered with BlackRapid to offer some giveaways to our supporters! Entry is open to everyone, so read on to see how your can score your freebie.
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Welcome to the New Shuttertalk!

Date Posted February 18th, 2012 Author Julian Tan Comments Leave a comment
It's been a long time coming, but the new Shuttertalk is now live! With the site redesign, we not only refreshed the look of the site, but also took the opportunity to replace the backend software powering the site with updated, more feature-ful software that will keep us in good stead for some time to come.
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Vosonic VP8870 Photo Storage Review

Date Posted July 9th, 2010 Author Julian Tan Comments Leave a comment
The Vosonic VP8870 is the flagship portable photo storage and multimedia device, for backing up and viewing photos and videos on the go. Julian Tan takes the unit through its paces in this review.
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BlackRapid RS-7 Camera Strap and BRAD Review

Date Posted April 8th, 2010 Author Julian Tan Comments 4 Comments
The BlackRapid RS-7 is a modular camera strap featuring a unique upside-down design, as well as the BRAD, an optional attachment that secures the RS-7 and makes sure it stays in place. Read on for a review by Julian Tan.
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Review of the Kata Auxiliary Pouch (AP) System

Date Posted January 20th, 2010 Author Rob Will Comments Leave a comment
The Kata Auxiliary Pouch (AP) System uses a military-type webbing and pouch system to hold camera equipment in a versatile and modular manner. Rob Will takes us through a detailed review of the system.
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DIY Flash Bracket for Under Five Dollars

Date Posted March 14th, 2009 Author Keith Alan Comments Leave a comment
Flash brackets allow flashguns to be placed off-camera and help eliminate the dreaded deer-in-headlights look. Here's how to make your own Flash Bracket for under $5.
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The ASUS Eee PC

ASUS Eee PC 701 4G – A Photographer’s Perspective

Date Posted May 21st, 2008 Author Julian Tan Comments Leave a comment
Every photographer dreams about having a portable computer on a shoot. We take a look at the ASUS Eee PC – an ultra-portable from the that boasts a 7 inch screen, compact form factor and reasonable battery life.
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Wall Mounted Digital Photo Frame

Wall Mounted DIY Digital Photo Frame

Date Posted March 20th, 2007 Author Rob Will Comments 10 Comments
In search of DIY excellence, Rob Will takes us through the process of building a large, wall mounted digital photo frame, using an old laptop and LCD monitor.
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The Cable Turtles

Keeping Cables Tidy with the Cable Turtle

Date Posted March 18th, 2007 Author Julian Tan Comments 2 Comments
In our electronic world, messy cables can be a major inconvenience. However, solutions such as the Cable Turtle can make life much easier keeping cables neat and tidy. Read on for our review of the Cable Turtle.
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Sensor Cleaning with the VisibleDust Arctic Butterfly 724

Date Posted February 4th, 2007 Author Julian Tan Comments Leave a comment
Sensor cleaning is one of the necessities with Digital SLRs, if one is interested in blemish-free photos. In this article, we look at dry sensor cleaning in general, as well how the Arctic Butterfly 724 sensor brush from VisibleDust performs this task.
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