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by Ronald Francis · Posted
If you’re in the market for a teleprompter for your web projects, an affordable mobile solution may be ideal for you, and B&H carries several that cost less than $200 at the time of this writing. These teleprompters use a tablet or smartphone instead of a dedicated monitor to produce scrolling text, and this allows them to be very compact in design, to work without any power cables or external batteries, and to provide an easier to transition for someone new to teleprompting. Let’s check out which one would work best for you.
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by Allan Weitz · Posted
As a working photographer, the center of the universe is your camera bag and its contents. Your cameras and lenses are the tools of your trade. As you may have noted, both are mentioned in plural because just as you wouldn’t jump out of an airplane without a backup parachute, you shouldn’t attempt to photograph an emotionally spiked, non-repeatable event armed with only one camera. The same applies to lenses, too. The many aspects that comprise shooting weddings—portraits, the ceremony, dimly lit environs, tight, crowded quarters and bright
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Nothing beats a spirited chat with a B&H sales associate to awaken your inner gear hound and make you feel like a kid in a candy store. With a depth and breadth of knowledge extending to every facet of our product offerings, B&H sales pros are equally valued for their passion for practical solutions that help you get the most from your purchase.
We interviewed several staff members about their top gear picks while sourcing quotes for the inside front cover of our popular catalog. Included below are some of their favorite products.
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by Morgan Lyle and Ryan Zanoni · Posted
The fan of fresh air in your life might just be the easiest person to please at the holidays. Practically all outdoor activities require some kind of gear, and new products come along on a regular basis to make those activities safer, easier, and more fun. If there’s a challenge, it’s narrowing down the gift choices for your favorite outdoors enthusiast. Fortunately, B&H is here to help, with a great selection of gear for everyone from the casual dabbler to the obsessed adventurer.
Optics: Getting a Better View
Everyone should have a nice
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
After 2015’s veritable onslaught of high-quality lens releases, Nikon had a slower–paced 2016. However, even with fewer releases, Nikon did not disappoint with its marquee announcement of the 105mm f/1.4 lens, a new ultra-wide tilt-shift, an updated 70-200mm f/2.8, and a refresh of the common DX kit zoom pair.
AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens
Easily one of the most exciting lens announcements of the year, Nikon introduced a truly fast short telephoto prime, the
by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
Whether we wear them when trekking to school, work, camp, or the summit of the mountain, backpacks are a long-standing staple of supply and gear transportation. The ability to carry your belongings on your shoulders and back, with the weight of the burden evenly distributed, provides several advantages over alternatives: comfort, balance, better posture, greater load-bearing capacity, reduced strain on the body, and hands-free
by Christopher Witt · Posted
This might come as a surprise to many of you, but B&H Photo Video Pro Audio sells a lot more than just what’s in our name. You probably know about the computers, home and portable entertainment devices, surveillance, maybe even all the telescopes and binoculars we stock… but did you know we have a large (and growing) catalog of Outdoor Gear? It’s true! And one of the fastest-growing areas of the Outdoor Stuff is
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 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 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 Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
If you are embracing the theme of National Preparedness Month to redesign your go bag, stock up on essentials, or create your first emergency kit, some of the most important items to have are a knife and multi-tool. So, to help you sort through the myriad items available to you, we put together a list of recommended tools and knives.
We are starting out with the StatGear Surviv-All Fixed Blade Survival Knife (above
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
A tent can be, and often is, a key piece of emergency preparedness equipment—and when there’s no emergency, you can use it for fun things like camping. B&H carries an extensive line of tents and shelters (with more than 60 in stock and ready to ship) to suit individual needs and budgets. Here are a few recommendations from our Outdoor Department staff.
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