Sunwayfoto YLS-G3 Double Y-Type Long Lens Support Review

Some of the older SCV Photography Ideas readers may recall a series of articles engaged with solutions for the stabilization of long telephoto lenses via Long Lens Support Brackets (LLSBs).

But what happens when you want to support a real monster like the SIGMA 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM lens? Well trust me a simple bracket as the ones we have seen up to now is not enough then.
Triggered by user demand, Sunwayfoto has gone all the way in introducing a series of Long Lens Support Kits named YLS-G1 through G3 addressing different lens lengths. Their largest model YLS-G3 capable of supporting the Sigma beast is in review here.

Create a Transportable Super Macro Rig

Although the idea for this Transportable Macro Rig initiated back in early 2014 based on the sturdy Hejnar PHOTO MS-3_8 Linear Motion Macro Focusing Stage (review) some recent updates and price drops made me update, enrich and republish the original article as the solution might be suitable to many macro photographers.

Reverse Mount Lens Adapter Rings for Canon EF Mount Review

A well known alternative solution to a true macro lens is mounting a usually cheap lens reversed on the camera. This solution may produce unbelievably large scale magnification, otherwise attainable only by very expensive Macro lenses.

Macro Bellows for Canon EF Mount Review

Until all texts and implementation examples are duly completed, this page is meant as a reference showing illustrations of the parts comprising the Macro Bellows for Canon EF Mount.
Enjoy some eye candy!

Triopo LE-28 4400mAh External Li-Ion Battery Pack for Speedlites Review

Further to my older review of the YongNuo SF-18 External Battery Pack for Canon Speedlites which is powered by standard Alkaline or Rechargeable AA batteries, I came across Triopo LE-28 battery pack which originally powered Triopo's TR-120 bare bulb flash units.

Triopo W8 Universal Articulated Center Column Review

This is a not so easy to find accessory coming from Triopo, which complements the functionality of their tripods but not only.
The W8 model described here is using 28 mm tubes while a the W4 model more commonly acquainted features 25 mm tubes.

Novoflex VR-System Slim Panorama Head Review

As mentioned in the relevant preview the NOVOFLEX® name is well known internationally in the photographic support equipment industry. A synonym for novelty and versatility and above all precision and quality according to the indisputable German standards.

Canon Speedlite 580EX Reference Page

This is a reference page for the Canon Speedlite 580EX which has been a valuable assistant in filling-in and background lighting my setups for quite many years now.

The flash was released in August 2004 replacing the 550EX in order to complement the top then EOS cameras, the EOS 1D MkII and EOS 20D covering fully the 45 AF points of the former and auto conversion of flash coverage between FF, HPS-C and APS-C sensors.

Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Reference

Speedlite transmitter ST-E2 is an infra-red wireless flash controller originally dedicated to the Speedlite 550EX with master / slave functions as well as the smaller Speedlite 420EX slave only. Nevertheless, it can control all EX series speedlites hence forward up to the 580EX II.

Canon EOS 50D Digital Camera Reference Page

This article stands as a reference page for the Canon EOS 50D which with the BG-E2N battery grip were depicted and referred to, in many of the illustrations of my articles about Panoramic heads, Nodal Rails and Macro Rails.
I do not consider myself qualified enough to offer a thorough technical review of this camera, therefore I remain to the apposition of features and experience gained through its use during several years.

Canon BG-E2N Battery Grip Reference Page

This article stands as a reference page for the Canon BG-E2N battery grip and as an addendum to the Canon EOS 50D Digital Camera Reference

Canon EOS 400D /Digital Rebel XTi Reference Page

This is a reference page for the Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi / Kiss X combined with the BG-E3 battery grip as they are depicted and referred to, in many of the illustrations of my articles about Panoramic heads, Nodal Rails and Macro Rails.
Paying homage to my first digital SLR which introduced many innovative concepts together with a very fine sensor at the time of its announcement in September 2006.

Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip Reference Page

This is a reference page with detailed illustration for the Canon BG-E3 battery grip dedicated to the Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi / Kiss X as an addendum to the Canon EOS 400D /Digital Rebel XTi Reference

Weifeng WF-533H 2Way Pan-Tilt Video Head

As I mentioned in the Weifeng WF-595T Traveller Alu-Mg Tripod Review the Weifeng WF-533H 2way Pan-Tilt Video Head is mainly coming as a kit with the WF-533T Flip Lock classic tripod.
However since it stands out as a fairly cheap solution for shooting video it can be found sold separately.

Weifeng WF-595T Alu-Mg Traveller Tripod with WF-595H Ball Head Review

This review of the Weifeng WF-595T tripod kit is a tribute to my first traveller tripod following the reverse leg folding concept in a very economical price.
After a long time with quite heavy Manfrotto  tripods, I was tempted to give a chance to a product from a manufacturer coming from China.