Pros and cons of the Canon 24 - 70 f2.8L

The 24mm - 70mm f2.8 lens is a workhorse lens that all photographers should have in their lens bag. If you shoot a Canon dslr camera there is only one 24 - 70 lens you should buy, and that is the Canon 24mm - 70mm f2.8L lens. 

Being an L series lens this lens is made using the best materials and optics, which means it is tough, durable and has excellent image quality. Check out the following clip for the pros and cons.





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Video footage captured using the Hubsan X4 501S drone

The main reason for buying the Hubsan H510S drone was to learn how to capture decent aerial footage and stills, and the reason for the H501 was because of the camera quality. I had read that the image quality of the camera on the H501 drone is exceptionally good, and this is what persuaded me to part with my hard earned money and buy one. 


So what is the Hubsan 501S' image quality like? Take a look at the clip below, which is my first ever aerial video captured using the drone and see what you think.




At the moment I am in two minds and can't decide whether it is good or not. I am not blown away by the quality (the image quality not the subject matter) but then I don't think it is total junk either. I guess I am going to have to keep on testing it, and make my mind up in the future. 

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The disadvantages of the Godox Witstro AD200 TTL

The Godox AD200 is a great photography flash however it is not perfect, and there are a few issues with it. Before you part with your hard earned money and buy an AD200 you need to be aware of the problems/disadvantages, so you know exactly what you're getting yourself in to, and the problems are explored in the following clip:-



Overall, the AD200 is an excellent light and one I highly recommend. 

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Pros and cons of the Canon 100 - 400L IS lens

The Canon 100 - 400L IS lens is a great lens, and one of the best Canon lenses I own. I primarily bought this lens for motorcycle racing, however I soon started using it for bird photography and wildlife photography. A few years back I realized you can even use it for taking photos of dragonflies and butterflies.

This truly is a remarkable lens that is tough, durable and bombproof. The image quality is superb and the image stabilization helps capture tack sharp hand held shots. It may not be the fastest lens around but then given the cost of this lens you can't expect it to be.

Check out the following review of the Canon 100 - 400L IS lens:-





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The Pros and cons of the Canon 35mm f2 IS lens

The Canon 35mm f2 IS lens is a cracking prime lens. This mid range lens is tough,durable and very well made. The image quality is very good, and images are sharp and punchy and not over saturated. This lens gives a lot of bang for the buck, and I am stunned how Canon can sell a lens this good for such a low price and still make money on it. 


If there's one prime lens you need for your Canon dslr camera it is this lens, and you can check out the following review and see just how good it is.






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Essential Godox speed lights and flashes

Godox are a Chinese company that produces top end speed lights, lighting solutions and flash photography equipment. Godox flash photography products are well made, long lasting, easy to use and there is a light for all scenarios. 

Godox flash equipment is much cheaper than the competition, and it often seems to cheap to be any good. Don't let the low price of Godox flash equipment put you off because is is very good. I own several different Godox lights, flashes and speed lights so I can personally confirm just how good Godox photography equipment is. 

As previously mentioned I own several different Godox lights and the ones I consider the "must haves" are explored in the clip below:-




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Pros and cons of the Canon 28-300L IS lens

The Canon 28mm - 300mm L IS tele lens is Caqnon's most under rated lens, and I struggle to see why. Okay, this lens is big and heavy but it is tough, durable and well made. The image quality is awesome and the range of focal lengths it covers makes it a versatile lens. I bought the Canon 28mm - 300mm L IS lens for travel photography and those times when I want a single lens solution. I am fast realising the 28mm - 300mm is on my dslr more than it is off it. 


For a quick review of the Canon 28mm - 300mm L IS lens check out the following clip, and afterwards I think any reservations you may have about this lens will disappear:-



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Fun with the Canon 8mm - 15mm f4L fish eye lens

The Canon 8mm - 15mm fisheye lens is a speciality lens that you may, or may not find useful. Personally, I think the 8mm - 15mm fisheye lens is superb, and whilst it isn't cheap it is effectively two fisheye lenses rolled in to one. 

The build quality of the Canon 8mm - 15mm f4L fisheye lens is superb and the image quality is even better. If you want to take ultra wide angle shots with your Canon dslr camera this is the lens you need. For a quick review of the Canon 8 - 15 f4L fisheye lens take a look at the following clip:




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Canon's best budget prime lens - Canon 40mm f2 8

There was a time when the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens, i.e. the "nifty fifty" was considered Canon's best budget prime lens. Well, times have changed, things have moved on and there is another short focal length prime lens that has stolen the crown. 

Canon's best prime lens now is the 40mm f2.8 lens, and it is a great lens. The build quality is good, the image quality is great and the best bit - it is as cheap as chips! Check out the following video review and see just how good the Canon 40mm f2.8 prime lens for yourself:-



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A quick tour around the Godox TT350 speed light

The Godox TT350 speed light is a small, light weight and powerful speed light that is perfect for tight spaces, travel photography or those times when you lust don't want to carry around a large flash. To see just how good the Godox TT350 speed light is take a look at the following clip.



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The Canon 50mm f1.8 is far from perfect - Here are the bad bits

The Canon 50mm f1.8 lens is a popular lens and whilst many photographers rave about it, this little lens is far from perfect, as explored in the following clip:-





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Hubsan X4 mini drone fails and crashes

The Hubsan X4 H107C mini drone is an excellent drone for learners and beginners, and there is one good reason for this. The reason the X4 mini drone is such a good buy for beginners is because it is tough, strong and durable. This little drone can take many crashes and scrapes, and still come out the other end unscathed.

My Hubsan X4 H107C has been crashed and banged around several times, and I have given it some real punishment. My H107C is a bit scratched and scraped but it still works as it should.

To see just how tough this little drone is, take a look at the video above all captured when I was flying my Hubsan X4 mini drone. 

Flying the Hubsan X4 H107 mini drone outside

The Hubsan X4 H107C mini drone is a tiny drone that can be used both indoors and out. Yep, despite it's tiny size Hubsan are confident the H107 mini drone can hold its own outdoors, and I thought I would test this out.

The Hubsan H107 mini drone is a great indoor drone, there are no arguments about that, but what's it like to fly outside? Take a look at the short clip above and see for yourself. 

Motocross racing, Cadders Hill, Lyng 2018

A great day out at the Maxxis British championship motocross series at Cadders Hill, Lyng. The day was not hot, but the action and the racing was. Check out this small snippet of the day's moto x racing captured using my Go Pro 6 action camera.

Slow motion Motocross captured using Go Pro 6

Slow motion footage of a Maxxis British Championship round at Cadders Hill, Lyng using a Go Pro 6 action camera. To see just how good the Go Pro 6 is at capturing slow motion footage, or not as the case may be, check out this clip.