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Category: Astrophotography Gear

Reviews and guides to help you select the best gear for photographing the Milky Way

Posted on February 25, 2014September 13, 2017

Fujifilm X-T1 Review

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The Fujifilm X-T1 is Fuji’s newest and most mature camera to date. It’s the first mirrorless Fuji camera that I think is a viable replacement for a DSLR.

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Posted on December 16, 2013April 28, 2016

Fujifilm X-E1 Review

Fujifilm X-E1 with the Sigma VF-11 Optical Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E1 with the Sigma VF-11 Optical Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E1 with the Sigma VF-11 Optical Viewfinder

Everything I love and hate about the Fujifilm X-E1.

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Posted on September 7, 2013November 12, 2018

How to Pick a Lens for Milky Way Photography

How to Pick a Lens For Milky Way Photography

The lens is the most important factor in the image quality of a landscape astrophoto. We outline all the most important traits of a great astrophotography lens in this complete guide.

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Posted on September 4, 2013November 12, 2018

Canon EOS M Review

Canon EOS M

The Canon EOS-M hasn’t exactly gotten glowing reviews. This is my take.

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Posted on March 21, 2013November 12, 2018

Packing for Hidden Dunes, Death Valley, California

Preparing for Hidden Dunes

Thoughts on packing for an overnight photography backpacking trip

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Posted on March 20, 2013April 28, 2016

Sigma VF-11 Optical Viewfinder on the Fujifilm X-E1

X-E1 with Optical Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E1 with the Sigma VF-11 optical viewfinder

A quick review of the Sigma VF-11 optical viewfinder

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Posted on February 26, 2013November 12, 2018

Packing Light for Backcountry Camping

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Remove the distractions with a little backcountry.

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