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Vosonic VP8870 Photo Storage Review

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vp8870.jpg, 3 kB The Vosonic VP8870 is the flagship portable photo storage and multimedia device, for backing up and viewing photos and videos on the go. Julian Tan takes the unit through its paces in this review.

BlackRapid RS-7 Camera Strap and BRAD Review

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blackrapidrs7.jpg, 3 kB The BlackRapid RS-7 is a modular camera strap featuring a unique upside-down design, as well as the BRAD, an optional attachment that secures the RS-7 and makes sure it stays in place. Read on for a review by Julian Tan.

Review of the Kata Auxiliary Pouch (AP) System

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katat212.jpg, 3 kB The Kata Auxiliary Pouch (AP) System uses a military-type webbing and pouch system to hold camera equipment in a versatile and modular manner. Rob Will takes us through a detailed review of the system.

DIY Flash Bracket for Under Five Dollars

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flashbracket.jpg, 3 kB Flash brackets allow flashguns to be placed off-camera and help eliminate the dreaded deer-in-headlights look. Here's how to make your own for under $5.

ASUS Eee PC 701 4G - A Photographer's Perspective

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asuseee.jpg, 3 kB Every photographer dreams about having a portable computer on a shoot. We take a look at the ASUS Eee PC – an ultra-portable from the that boasts a 7 inch screen, compact form factor and reasonable battery life.

Wall Mounted DIY Digital Photo Frame

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cableturtle.jpg, 3 kB In search of DIY excellence, Rob Will takes us through the process of building a large, wall mounted digital photo frame, using an old laptop and LCD monitor.

Keeping Cables Tidy with the Cable Turtle

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cableturtle.jpg, 3 kB In our electronic world, messy cables can be a major inconvenience. However, solutions such as the Cable Turtle can make life much easier keeping cables neat and tidy. Read on for our review of the Cable Turtle.

Sensor Cleaning with the VisibleDust Arctic Butterfly 724

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arcticbutterfly.jpg, 3 kB Sensor cleaning is one of the necessities with Digital SLRs, if one is interested in blemish-free photos. In this article, we look at dry sensor cleaning in general, as well how the Arctic Butterfly 724 sensor brush from VisibleDust performs this task.

Going Mobile: Review of the Kata T-214 Torso Pack

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katat214.jpg, 3 kB After having the pleasure of reviewing the Kata T-212 Torso Pack, we couldn't resist the opportunity of taking a look at the updated version - the Kata T-214. Combined with the R-103 photo backpack, it forms a complete storage solution for mobile photographers.

Review of The Sinking Barge Photo Backpack from Crumpler

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sinkingbarge.jpg, 3 kB I had the opportunity to take The Sinking Barge from Crumpler - a backpack style camera bag that also accommodates a laptop and other gadgets - on a recent 4WD adventure to the country. Throughout the trip, even though the bag was bouncing around in the cargo area due to the uneven terrain, I had no reservations about the safety of my gear.