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by Allan Weitz · Posted
LED lighting systems have only improved over the years and, as a result, they are being incorporated into a wide variety of lighting systems designed for shooting stills and video.
As small, lightweight, and portable light systems go, the new Rosco 8 x 8" LitePad Vector CCT LED Light goes a long way. Measuring 9.70 x 12.50 x 2.82" (246 x 318 x 72mm), including its yoke and receiver, Rosco’s Vector CCT LED lamp head outputs a color
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
While battery-powered monolights have slowly but surely taken over the industry, Impact has taken it a step further to develop the super-compact Venture TTL-600 Monolight, a lightweight option that can boast about its impressive 600Ws output. The Venture measures just 8.9" long and just 4.1" in diameter, making it easily storable in your camera bag or
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
It’s been a few weeks since the last gold medals were handed out at the international summer games, but Profoto has just laid claim to another world’s-fastest title with the release of the D2 AirTLL Monolights. Available in 500Ws and
by BH Online Videos · Posted
In this video, Doug Guerra, of B&H, demonstrates a variety of methods for taming light in the great outdoors. He shares some simple tricks, tips, and gear that can turn a harsh sunny day into a perfect, soft scene for your subjects. This includes where and when to shoot, as well as how to use tools such as diffusion and bounce cards to take control over the light. Additionally, Guerra discusses how to add light to the scene for balance, as well as how to use ND filters for greater control over your camera’s settings. We hope you enjoy the
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Celestron’s Astro Fi line of telescopes represents the next step in computer control and user interface by discarding the familiar tethered hand-controller and instead utilizing an internal antenna to emit a localized Wi-Fi signal so you can control the motorized mounts from an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet
by michael sukhotin · Posted
Whether you’re displaced by an emergency or natural disaster or enjoying outdoor recreation, there’s no higher priority than potable water. You simply can’t live without it for very long. The same gear used by hikers, backpackers, off-road cyclists, and other adventurers could become essential in the event of an emergency. Here’s a look at some gear for transporting and filtering water, recommended by the B&H Outdoors Team.
For a weekend in the woods or an unplanned stay in the outdoors, the
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Ask 10 outdoors enthusiasts, guides, first responders, or emergency managers what they consider their most essential piece of gear, and you’re liable to get 10 different answers. Outdoorsy types have developed a vast array of gadgets and devices to make life in the outdoors safer and easier, and each one has a claim to “essential” status. A good flashlight or headlamp will be at the top of some people’s list of indispensables. Others might say portable shelter—a tent, a tarp, a bivy sack. You need to protect yourself and your loved ones
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
As imaging and video recording capabilities in smartphones continues to improve, it was only inevitable that optics enthusiasts would try to use them to capture the images they saw through their lenses. It came to be called digiscoping, and a new category of equipment came into being for the purpose—everything from telephoto lenses for iPhones to adapters that connect smartphones to telescopes.
Carson Optics recognized the need for
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Hopefully, you’ll only sleep outdoors because you want to, not because you have to. But having some kind of emergency shelter at the ready can make a big difference in your comfort and well-being, should circumstances force you to spend some time living outside.
The best and most obvious option for an emergency shelter is a tent, whether a lightweight backpacking model or the family car-camping kind. Tents are compact and lightweight enough to store in
by Daniel Wagner_1 · Posted
A top priority for preparedness planners is assembling a versatile selection of lighting gear. One low-tech solution is the UCO Original Candle Lantern that delivers up to nine hours of light with a UCO Candle. An easy-slide glass chimney provides safety and helps shield the candle from wind. A second low-tech
by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
Danger is all around us. We don’t generally like to think about it, but the world is full of life-threatening forces—and one day, we may come face to face with them in the wild, far from the comforts of home. How we fare will depend largely on our level of preparedness. Throughout centuries of experience and technological advancements, humanity has developed survival kits, combining the essentials for making it out of dire predicaments alive. Over time, these
by Daniel Wagner_1 · Posted
A good night’s sleep will help you and yours prepare for the difficulties that accompany unforeseen events and circumstances. For this reason, it’s imperative that your preparedness measures include stockpiling essential sleeping gear. Most likely, the first item that comes to mind when thinking about sleep preparations is a sleeping bag. However, no list of sleeping essentials would be complete without sleep pads, travel pillows, standard cots, tent cots, bunk cots, and even a sleep hoodie thrown in for good measure. Remember, if you snooze,
by Max Waldroop · Posted
When you think about it, it’s really pretty frightening how vulnerable our eyes are. They’re big, wet, squishy orbs, liable to suffer irritation from dust and sand, inflammation from allergens, and general pain and embarrassment from stooges with poking fingers. The wind and cold can sting them, and the sun blinds them.
So, what to do? Well, it’s National Preparedness Month, so we’re here to give you some pointers (no pun intended) on how to keep your vision safe. If you’re dealing with garden-variety stooges, lucky for you—you simply flatten
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
For numerous types of emergencies, including snowstorms, floods, and fires, eating, and subsequently food preparation, still remains a crucial part of survival. Here are some of our recommendations for cookware items to keep on hand in case disaster strikes.
Stanley Adventure Two-Pot Prep and Cook Set If a stove or other heating means is available, a cook set can be an ideal simple setup for preparing both perishable and non-
by Christopher Witt · Posted
We’re spoiled these days—there’s no denying it. With so many of us outfitted with dedicated driving GPS units in our cars and smartphones in our pockets, getting lost is a fleeting occurrence that is, at worst, a minor annoyance. The trouble with relying on all that technology is that in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, cell towers may not work and you might not be able to recharge the electronics that you’re using to navigate. It’s for this reason that having basic land-navigation knowledge and reliable tools such as maps and a