I’ve been taking the kids to Butlin’s resorts for several years now. They’ve always had a reputation for quality holidays at reasonable prices, but they do offer a variety of accommodation options. From the ultra-basic “standard rooms” to the “Gold apartments” you’re spoiled for choice. You can even stay in one of the three Butlin’s hotels at the Bognor Regis…
Leave a CommentDudley Zoo was originally built on the grounds of Dudley Castle in 1937 by the Third Earl of Dudley. Today it’s run by the Dudley and West Midlands Zoological Society, and houses more than 1500 animals across 40 acres and it’s a fantastic place to bring your kids. In this video I’m taking you with me on a full tour…
Leave a CommentI’ve been filming and photographing my travels for more than 20 years. I take a lot of pride in the quality of videos I’m putting out. Which means I’ve spent a lot of money on good equipment and many hours editing the footage. If it’s not up to a high standard then I won’t put it out! So do you…
Leave a CommentMy 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…
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