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SanDisk Pro-Blade Transport Review: Modular SSD system delivers convenience and excellent performance

 
 

Western Digital announced the SanDisk Pro-Blade modular SSD system in May. The pro-oriented system is built around a solid-state drive (SSD) cartridge, or mag, that you can hot-swap between two primary devices, the Pro-Blade Transport, and the Pro-Blade Station. The former is a shell that accepts a Pro-Blade Mag and...

Datacolor SpyderX Review: Fast, accurate and easy-to-use monitor calibration tool

 
 

In February, Datacolor introduced their latest monitor calibration tool, the SpyderX. Datacolor claims that the SpyderX is the company's "fastest, most accurate and easiest-to-use monitor calibration tool" and based on my hands-on experience, I agree.

Before I get into the features and performance of the SpyderX, it is...

PolarPro joins with Peter McKinnon for new variable neutral density filters & we have gone hands-on

 
 

I recently had the opportunity to use a pair of PolarPro's QuartzLine filters, a circular polarizer and a solid ND16 neutral density filter. These represented my first foray into PolarPro's extensive line of products and their offerings have expanded today with the release of two new Variable Neutral Density (VND)...

PolarPro QuartzLine Filter Review: High-quality filters with excellent attention to detail

 
 

PolarPro is an American filter company offering products for many different types of cameras, including high-end still cameras, video-centric cameras, action cameras and drones. They also make other accessories, such as mounts and cases. I recently had the chance to shoot with two products from the company's QuartzLine...

Wacom Intuos Pro Creative Tablet Review: A very useful accessory for extensive photo editing

 
 

If you do a lot of photo editing, particularly if you're using a computer with a trackpad, it can be incredibly frustrating when trying to make selective adjustments or painting adjustments onto an image. Fortunately, there are relatively inexpensive options available, including tablets from Wacom. These tablets allow...

The HP ZBook x2 may be heavy and look funny, but it’s got a lot of great features for working photographers

 
 

Though it's not going to win any beauty pageants, after a few months of using the HP ZBook x2 I have to say... it's one of the better PCs I have come across if you're specifically looking to edit photos or if you are a graphic designer. I use the word specifically very consciously though, because as I hope to show, this...

Cotton Carrier G3 Harness Review: A great vest-style camera harness for active photographers

 
 

Makers of numerous camera carrying solutions, Cotton, has recently released a new version of their Cotton Carrier Harness, the CCS G3. I have been able to try out the harness (which is essentially an adjustable vest) and it's proven to be a great option for photographers on the move.

Putting on the harness is a breeze....