great for nature photographers waiting patiently for wildlife action

Advantages: light-weight, easy to unfold, and comfortable to sit on

Disadvantages: so far none other than I thought it was a little expensive but still glad I bought it

I was born and raised in West Virginia until I was 14 yrs. old. This book inspired me to return and marvel at the photo opportunities that are now available and how to capture them. Outstanding book, a great resource for everyone.

Advantages: Helps plan and explains how to best capture images in different lighting.

Disadvantages: None

Great for what it does, I just wish it didn't feel so flimsy for the price.

Advantages: Improves flash photography

Disadvantages: Seems flimsy

As usual, the order was filled quickly and the item delivered was correct. The LensCoat Tripod Leg Covers, were installed in less than 20 minutes and fit well.

Advantages: Saves some wear and tear on my shoulder and may prevent some nicks to my tripod legs.

Initially I was disappointed in the product as it looked like cheap materials had been used for a bean bag costing $70.00 with no filling. However, I was surprised when I filled it with roughly 15 pounds of long grain white rice.

Advantages: It is very stable saddled over my toyota tacoma window and I have been able to take wildlife photos that would not have been possible without it. It is also very fast to set up for wildlife when you see that perfect shot.

Disadvantages: I have found no disadvantages to owning this product.

This is a quality, well made Lens Jacket. It's easy to put on and does the job to protect your camera and long lens. I'm using it with my Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR and there is plenty of room to fit a longer lens. Just be sure you have your lens settings set the way you want them before installing as they are difficult to get to once you have it on your lens.

Advantages: Keeps equipment dry.
Easy access to camera.
Nice fit.

Disadvantages: Any lens rain protection is going to make it harder to get to your lens controls and this is no exception.

Great design, good quality. Useful for Photographers who loves outdoor nature photography.

I have no problem with this blind. Much depends on your pursuits and how you setup the blind. I don't believe it was meant to walk around in.

Advantages: Easy to carry and to setup and use in many different circumstances.

Disadvantages: You can't move around a lot in this blind like you can in some of the others. If you are talking about spending many hours in it you might consider one of the other larger blinds.

I like the 2 sides that open vertically. I put my landscape camera and all that belongs to it in 1 side of the bag, and my wildlife camera, etc. in the other, so that I only have to open 1 side at a time. It's more discreet that way.

Advantages: versatile, comfortable

Disadvantages: rather big for my 5'5" frame, but it holds all my gear and then some...

have just received my shoulder pad for my tripod for carrying heavy gear. Looks great but the straps will not go around my tripod and I will have to try to lengthen them somehow.

Very satisfied. I've had a 1400's model aluminum gitzo for over 20 years so the difference in weight and the ability to easily handle a Leica 400 mm lens is a pleasant advantage.


Advantages: Lighter weight than aluminum plus the easy to use leg locks. Also I was pleasantly surprised that the tripod came complete with three (including included spikes) types of leg accessories.

Disadvantages: Cost

These ballheads are great. I use them with my hummingbird setup.

Advantages: Good size for flash and easy to transport - do not take up much room or weight.

WAY over priced but looks great !

Advantages: Looks Great

Disadvantages: WAY TO EXPENCIVE

My wife Kathy loves this light weight head. She uses it with her 1DM3 and 400 f5.6 lens

A great light weight tripod

I have a balance problem and I was using the walkstool to shoot trap and skeet (shotgun). Initially I was very happy with it. I was able to shoot with confidence and my scores were excellent. However on the third occasion of using the walkstool, one of the legs would not stay extended and was collapsing while I was shooting. The little red detent on that leg was apparently not extending far enough out of the hole to stay in place when weight was applied to the leg. I subsequently switched the legs around and it appears to worked okay. However, I am not very confident of the stool now.

Love this beanbag, in fact on windy days, I prefer to shoot from the car rather than using a tripod as it offers more stability. Bought one for a good friend and have let others try it as well. Once used other photographers are ordering theirs as well.

Advantages: Manueverable yet solid platform to put my 600mm out the window.

Disadvantages: I fill it with bird seed and once in awhile have to remember to refill it when I throw some of the seed out the window to seed the area for birds.

It does takes a little time to master this produce just like it took time to become competent with Photoshop just no where as long. I have complete control at every stage of preparing my photos.

Advantages: After the globe adjustments are made there are still local and minor adjustments that can be made. Then even if you have completed a photo you can return and change you mind and photo.

Disadvantages: Some of the text is very small especially on the control points. I know I can look at the right hand side to see what I'm doing but that is annoying.

Great service from NatureScapes, I look forward to my next experience with them, thank you.

Advantages: Product is lite, folds up small enough to throw in the car and has a great bag which fits more than just the blind and can be carried like a backpack, something I hadn't been aware of before I bought it.

Disadvantages: A little tricky breaking it down, instructions were no help but found a video on Youtube and learned right away, I would encourage the company to add a Youtube link to the instructions, people like me need to be shown if its not simple.

Better for the gals.

Advantages: Small, lite and sturdy with a great carrying bag, it breaks down surprisingly small.

Disadvantages: Not much consideration was given regarding the male anatomy when it comes to sitting in thsi stool. I hope that is enough said but if not, you can manage but when you need to sit still for an extended period of time, you want you and the boys to be comfortable.

It works for me. Here is the full review with lots of pictures. http://www.nynjphoto.com/review-think-tank-digital-holster-40-v-2/

Advantages: check the link

Disadvantages: check the link

I never realized the excitement and thrill of useing the wimberly head-200.I had solely used a monopod for all photos except for handholding action shots, however. I was also missing some eagle action.I would miss some of the crucial photos of eagles picking up the fish because of the difficulity of the monopod not being able to follow the pickup of the fish.I needed to concentrate on improving my action photos.I decided after much deliberation to make the move to the wimberly head .I have not regretted this decision .I now take practice shots with gulls that quickly dart and accelerate in flight.The Wimberly has not failed to out perform my monopod and capture the detailed action with precision accuracy.I am eleated -I wish that I would have changed earlier-thank you Wimberly

Advantages: QUICK ,EASY MOVEMENTS -A THRILL TO USE .EASY TO INSTALL

Disadvantages: NONE

Very nice just what I was looking for!!! Quality you can feel

The beanbag does what it says it will do, but it is not nearly as easy as using a molar bean bag.

Beanbag was working great until the first time it fell off the roof of the safari vehicle. The lanyard caught it before it hit the ground but the stitching came out of one side of the handles and it fell to the ground anyway. Had to use an alligator clip to keep the rice in after that.

Advantages: Much more stable shooting platform than a non-molar bag

Disadvantages: A bigger bag would be better for long lenses.

Tired of the slow charge from the Nikon charger, and equally tired of carrying multiple chargers since my G9, D300 and D800 all use different batteries. Love the faster charging rate, the fact it turns off when done, and the idea of one charger with a set of plates for each battery is more compact. Also, I can charge two different batteries at a time. This is a real winner.

Advantages: Charges two batteries at a time.
Charges different types simultaneously.
More compact for travel.
Shuts off when done.
Faster than factory chargers.

Disadvantages: New battery types may take a while to get the battery plate designed and made.

It's one of the best battery out there for flash. I've used them with my 580EXII for years. The first pack I've bought back in 2007 is still working good. My flash retain pretty fast refresh rate even after 200 shots. The only thing I don't really like about this battery is they don't retain the charges very well. After a week or so of shelf life, the fully charge battery is half depleted. So make sure you re-charge your batteries before every shoot.

Advantages: A lot of power, long last, fast refresh rate for flashes.

Disadvantages: Short shelf life.

I am a pro photographer and have been using the JJC cords since they came out and find them identical to the Canon ones in build and quality - almost as if they were made in the same factory - works perfectly fine in ETTL and on flash cords. Not sure why the other negative reviews but for half the price of the Canon and basically identical build and materials you can't lose. Using mine on a wimberley bracket with no problem. Wonder if the other poster had a defective unit and if her returned it for a proper replacement.

I purchased a FC-E3 JJC Off-Camera Flash Cords for Canon and wanted to give you some feedback. This is the first time I decided to try this "aftermarket" version of the cord - primarily after reading some inital positive reviews in the forums. Anyway, I was very dissapointed with this cord. First, it wouldn't tighten completely to a Wimberley flash bracket as the threaded socket wasn't deep enough. Additionally, the strain relief connections at both ends of the cord came loose within a day or so of use. A useless product, and not worth of keeping in your store.

Advantages: cheap (get what you pay for...)

Disadvantages: Doesn't work properly

I have used this for years (Altamira Group) and have tested many others. This product is the best and easiest to use including methods built-in to Photoshop. I have made building size enlargements with this with good results. Keep in mind that BIG prints also have normally big viewing distance also.

Advantages: Clean with minimal artifacts.

Disadvantages: STN file format can be a pain, I would keep the original RAW files and resize again if needed.