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Category: Gear and Reviews

Reviews of the gear we’ve used for photographing the Milky Way

Posted on July 15, 2014November 12, 2018

Expert Shield Screen Protector Review

Expert Shield

I recently received a request from Oliver of Expert Shield UK to do a review on their Expert Shield screen protector line for digital cameras.

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Posted on July 12, 2014November 12, 2018

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II Review

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II

My thoughts on using the new Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II lens, particularly for landscape astrophotography.

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Posted on June 3, 2014November 12, 2018

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Review

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Product Photo

Can the new Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS compete with the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8? Here are my thoughts on this unique lens.

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Posted on March 22, 2014September 13, 2017

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Review

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 Review
The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8. Lots of glass for the money.

Here’s a quick review of the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8, arguably the best, most affordable lens for astrophotography.

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Posted on March 15, 2014September 13, 2017

Canon EOS 6D Review

Canon 6D
Canon 6D with Rokinon 14mm/2.8 and 24mm/1.4, one of my favorite full-frame set ups for astrophotography

My review of the Canon EOS 6D: one of the best full-frame cameras for astrophotography

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Posted on February 25, 2014September 13, 2017

Fujifilm X-T1 Review

Fujifilm-X-T1-Review

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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