Gear reviews
Real-world camera and photography gear reviews by Ely Roberts. Browse the reviews below to find your next piece of kit.
The Neewer Z3R combines the round-head flash design I already liked with a touchscreen interface.
Charging multiple Canon batteries between two weddings pushed me to try the Jupio Tri-Charge and Tilta four-channel charger.
The Telesin Master Grip Classic kit pairs a magnetic camera grip with a 3.5x add-on telephoto lens.
After using dual-camera harnesses since 2011, I compared HoldFast, Clever Supply Co, 3 Legged Thing, and Spider.
After about a month with the Sony RX1R III, including travel and everyday family photographs, I was impressed by how much camera fits into such a compact body.
Narrative Select and Edit helps me work through large shoots while keeping the final decisions in my hands.
An HDMI cable is a small part of a video kit, but this coiled Alvin’s Cables model made a useful impression.
The Sandmarc 72mm accessory adds 3x optical magnification to a compatible iPhone telephoto setup.
After an R5 II recording session ended unexpectedly, I got home and could not find an important clip.
I compared two camera cooling fans for long video recordings and preferred the Ulanzi unit in this April 2026 test.
I traveled to Portugal with the WANDRD Transit roller and 30–35L backpack, then unpacked them on camera after getting home.
The Insta360 Snap gave me a straightforward way to see myself while using my phone’s rear cameras.
The iT32 immediately appealed to me because the flash lifts off its magnetic camera base and can still fire off camera.
Telesin’s purple-and-gold Street Photography Kit turns the DJI Action 6 into a small camera with a grip and a more familiar shutter button.
I replaced my RF 24-70mm F2.8 with the smaller RF 16-28mm and 28-70mm F2.8 STM lenses, mainly for video.
This video compares the Canon DM-E1D with a Sennheiser MKE 600, a DJI wireless microphone, and the camera’s internal microphones.
The Sandmarc 48mm Tetraprism accessory doubles the optical reach of the compatible phone telephoto setup.
The Telesin ProShot grip adds physical camera controls to an iPhone, while the magnetic flash opens up a different style of lighting.
The Clever Supply Co Anchor Harness had been part of my working kit since 2021 when I recorded this review.
After using both cameras, I would be comfortable photographing my work with the Canon R6 III.
I used the Telesin underwater housing with my iPhone 17 Pro Max at an indoor water park.
This KU XIU travel charger combines a magnetic phone charger, a fold-out charging arrangement, and a built-in power bank.