The Leofoto Urban LX-225CT is a compact carbon fibre travel tripod kit, that comes with the XB-32Q Ball head. Featuring an exceptionally compact (yet still functional), lightweight design that utilises high-grade materials and a familiar, functional design that is ideal for vlogging, but still usable for general photography This review explores its features and performance based on my personal use.
Compact tips, big impact. In this video, Russell from Southwest Optics shares a lesser-known trick that can help binocular users unlock a broader field of view by rethinking how they use their eye-cups. Whether you wear glasses or not, this...
The Leofoto LM-324CL is a tall, modular carbon fibre tripod that competes in the premium space without the typical premium price. With high-end materials, smart design, a broad accessory ecosystem, and thoughtful details, it’s delivered strong performance for my landscape, studio, and hybrid photo/video work. This review reflects my experience after extended field testing.
The HIKMICRO Habrok HE25L 4K is an absolute game-changer for wildlife observation—intuitive, powerful, and incredibly effective right out of the box! I was thrilled to discover that I could achieve stunning results almost immediately, without needing to slog through a...
In this post, Russel explains why getting your Interpupillary Distance (IPD) right is essential for clear, comfortable viewing through binoculars. He shares how we adjust for it in-store, recommends a great model for narrower faces, and highlights why trying before you buy really matters.
We often get asked how to get the sharpest possible view through a pair of binoculars, and one of the simplest yet most overlooked steps is setting the diopter correctly. In this post, I’ll walk you through how we adjust the diopter on our own optics, share a few tips we’ve learned along the way, and explain why this small tweak can make such a big difference to your viewing experience.
In this week's blog, we are going to give you the ultimate low-light showdown! If you were to ask a seasoned birdwatcher or nature lover, which are the top two brands that come to mind when you think of the...
Why Buy? The Case for 10x Binoculars In today’s blog, we will continue our journey through the "Why Buy?" series. This time, we will focus on a fan favourite: 10x magnification binoculars. Today, we will be delving into why 10-power...
My name is Chris Slack, I’m an experienced professional photographer, based in the South Devon fishing port of Brixham. I have my own gallery and have loved photography all my life. I have a reputation as an all-weather photographer, my...
