My travels have been limited since the pandemic and I’m determined to be a lot more active during 2023. Decided to dip my toe into the tourist waters by taking a day trip to the Black Country Living Museum, which is less than an hour away. It’s the British equivalent of those Frontier Village parks that are dotted across the…
Leave a CommentIt’s the Platinum Jubilee long weekend so I went for a photo walk in “The Royal Town” of Sutton Coldfield. Specifically to the biggest park in Sutton Coldfield, a mere 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre.
Leave a CommentNO MORE OVERHEATING Modern action cams have a reputation for overheating. This makes it difficult to use them for sports, travel, vlogging and day-to-day filming. GoPro and DJI have faced a lot of criticism as their latest devices (Hero 10 and Action 2) often switch themselves off far too quickly due to overheat. However, there are several very simple solutions…
Leave a CommentI’ve decided to upgrade to a 4K-capable mirrorless system. What’s the best format for my needs? And what camera and lenses can I get for £1000 ($1400 USD)? One-inch sensor cameras are tempting, but too much of a downgrade. The sensible choices are APS-C and Micro Four Thirds, and my research tells me that MFT is the smaller, lighter, cheaper…
Leave a CommentCamera batteries can be expensive and the likes of Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji and GoPro insist that you only use official, original (OEM) batteries in their cameras. However, many companies produce much cheaper “aftermarket” batteries for half the price of the originals. Should you risk getting the unofficial versions for your cameras and camcorders? And which aftermarket brands are trustworthy?…
Leave a CommentI’ve done some extensive testing of the new GoPro Enduro battery. In many circumstances it’s better than the standard battery. However, there are also scenarios where the cheaper, standard battery performs better. In this review of the GoPro Enduro battery, I explain that there are several situations where the Enduro will give you less recording time than the standard battery.…
Leave a CommentBoth my phone and tablet need to be replaced. So I decided to find a single device that can do the job of both a smartphone and an iPad – the so-called “Phablet”. The latest innovation in the market are folding Phablets like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 – a 5G enabled device that opens up to a 7.6…
Leave a CommentThe GoPro 10 is a great camera straight out of the box. But it doesn’t cost much to make your device even better. As soon as you get a GoPro, you should be buying these five cheap and simple accessories to enhance the quality and the durability of your camera. 1. Tempered Glass: https://amzn.to/3fupDpK2. Tempered Glass and Silicone Cover: https://amzn.to/33FBfn93.…
Leave a CommentTempered Glass Screen Protectors are the MOST important accessory you can buy for your camera. They should be the FIRST accessory you buy for your camera. However, many people are apprehensive about getting them because they don’t know how to apply them. In this video, I give you step-by-step instructions, showing you how to install them on your cameras. Quality…
Leave a CommentIGNORE ANY ADVERTS TRYING TO CHARGE YOU TO ACCESS THE USER MANUAL. SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO SEE THE MANUAL FOR FREE!! I recently picked up a new remote control to use with my Amazon Fire TV Cube – which I highly recommend. However, the Amazon remote controls are all a bit limited. So I wanted to get a new…
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