Four compact tripods to consider, from 270 g to 1.6 kg
A spec-led guide to four compact tripods: Peak Design, Manfrotto Befree Advanced, Sirui Traveler 5C and the new Sirui TC50 + BH-19, with load ratings, weights and picks by use.
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How to control reflections on a glossy bottle with cards
A step-by-step method for shooting a glossy bottle on a tripod: read what the surface mirrors, then subtract with black cards and add with white or silver ones.
Compact TTL flashes worth buying in late 2026
Five Godox flashes compared on guide number, watt-seconds, battery life and weight, including the new TT350II and iT32, with picks by budget and use.
Three-point lighting on a budget: ratios, distances, and real settings
A step-by-step guide to key, fill and backlight ratios using one flash, one cheap LED and a reflector, with settings by situation.
Pocket LED lights in 2026: Talon, Aputure MC Pro and the rest compared
A new folding light from Michael the Maven has arrived on Kickstarter. Here’s how it stacks up against Aputure, Godox and Lume Cube’s pocket-sized LEDs.