Summer Adventure Week
Believe it or not, it has been a whole year since the inaugural kickoff of Adventure Week on B&H Explora. An Adventure Week: Winter Edition even managed to happen in the meantime! This year, we figured we had to do something a bit bigger than our New York-centric trips. How’s Colorado sound? We put together a sweet plan and headed to Colorado for the 2019 iteration of Adventure Week,
by Allan Weitz ·Posted
With the exception of sky diving or zipping yourself into a wingsuit and jumping off a cliff, flying in an open cockpit biplane is about as exhilarating as air travel gets. There’s a small windscreen, but other than that, you are one with the wind, and the taller you are, the more with wind you are. And it’s noisy—crazy noisy, but that’s the price of a genuine thrill ride.
by Jess Santos ·Posted
Imagine yourself in the middle of nowhere, before sunrise, there’s a quiet around you, the stars start to fade and the light of the sun begins to bring everything to life in blue hues. There’s a magical moment that happens in between day and night. Light gets softer and the glow of the sun still affects the landscape in a beautiful way. Most people underestimate this time of day, forever chasing golden hour and the colors against the clouds as the sun sets, but this has easily become my favorite time of day to photograph. I’ve become obsessed
by Stan Moniz ·Posted
It's no secret that photographing the night sky and everything astrophotography related has been a big part of my life for many years now. Staring up at the sky on a dark night is so inspiring. It's a time where I can relax, but at the same time find that creative spark that keeps me moving forward in my career as an action/adventure photographer. It just never gets old.
Every year, I set a new goal. Moving forward and keeping things new and always learning has been my basic philosophy during this walk in the creative arts and recently, I’ve
I’m a big fan of waterproof and crushproof “tough” cameras, not because I do much underwater photography, but because I break things. It’s not that I’m careless, I’m just hard on my gear and I expect that a good piece of camera equipment should be able to withstand the bumps and bruises that an active photographer gives it. The TG line of tough cameras from Olympus has always delivered durability but the latest model, the 12MP
Since 2015, the consumer drone market has grown at a blistering pace, with some forecasters predicting it will hit a market value close to $17 billion by 2020. One of the drivers behind this breakneck growth is the nascent subcategory of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV), also known as underwater drones. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about this exciting new technology.
History
Although they’ve just recently hit the mainstream market, UUVs have been around for quite some time. Initially designed as military mine
People who use GPS to tag their images love it. Most who don’t are probably wondering why there is such a cult following behind the oft-ignored camera feature. There are some clear benefits to geotagging if you are someone who loves tracking data to guide your imaging. However, regardless of where you stand, it is worth discussing the potential risks that accompany this digital function.
We should begin by talking about why you would want to geotag your photos. It is an interesting question. Most people will gain nothing from having geotagged
For capturing and recording adventures, few brands can top a GoPro. Whether you’re on land, in the air, or under the sea, GoPro has you covered. But no matter which GoPro you choose, you’re probably going to need a couple of accessories to get the most out of your camera. To help determine which add-ons are right for you, we’ve put together this
Sand and water get everywhere. Anyone who has vacationed at the beach knows that. Also, not surprising is that these are the two worst possible things to get into electronics, since a single drop of water or grain of sand can quickly cause absurd amounts of damage. Enter the tough camera and its flexing muscles, demonstrating that not only is a little water not a problem—you can try to crush it, go diving, or even drop it and it will keep on clicking. Here are five of the best rugged options currently available.
1. Canon IVY REC
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It’s unfortunate that when I am going out on longer hikes and trips, my lighting kit is generally one of the first things to get left behind. Usually, this is okay—if I’m shooting landscapes or doing some doc-style work, the lights probably wouldn’t even make it out of my bag if I did bring them. However, there are those shots that would benefit from a flash of light or a setup that needs a little bit of fill to make perfect. Fortunately, portable and durable lighting is becoming more and more common, and here are some of the best if you are
Water is the mortal enemy of electronics and even though technology has been evolving, with many smartphone manufacturers realizing the benefit of waterproof devices, most camera equipment and mobile devices are still highly susceptible if they happen to take a spill in the drink. During many recent adventures, I wasn’t just going to be near water, I was going to be trekking through it, floating above it, and sometimes operating my equipment precariously close to it. This put me on the hunt for something that would alleviate my
Ask any pilot and most will tell you that the act of flying a drone is an adventure in itself. However, to make our list of best adventure drones, we came up with some added criteria. First, it has to be portable. Adventuring often involves travel, so you want something that is easy to carry. Second, it should feature strong target tracking technology. Third, the drone should be built to withstand the rigors of whatever adventure you throw at it. Using those criteria as a guide, here is the list of our favorite adventure drones.
DJI Mavic 2
Time-lapse videos have invaded nearly every form of media in recent years, even breaking into our social media apps with the recent development of the hyper-lapse. These types of videos can be quite difficult to make, especially with the time requirements inherent in capturing and transforming a lengthy event into a few seconds of footage. They can also be some of the most stunning and interesting videos to watch. To capture even better photos and videos for time-lapses, here are some tips that will help elevate your imagery.
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