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Peak Design is constantly introducing new products and updates to existing ones. Their most recent launch consists in several additions to their Travel Line. Originally released via Kickstarter and now available on their website, this new line includes products bridging the gap between pure travel and pure photography bags. I previously reported on the Weekender 25L. Today I take a look at two…
Many of you are probably asking, Why would you spend $7000 on a camera body, and then cheap out on the grip? , and I think it s a reasonable question. The answer is: Sony did it first. Sony s $450 VG-C5 grip for the A1 II and A9 III feels as though it is made entirely of plastic, though some of Sony s websites say that the plastic exterior houses a magnesium internal frame. When I bought my Sony…
Peak Design is launching their 16th Kickstarter campaign on March 3rd, 2026, and I had the chance to test one of their new products before launch. Here is my experience with a pre-production Weekender 25 duffle/suitcase. (Check out the Kickstarter here). Peak Design started with a single product but now proposes a varied range of equipment for photographers and travelers. Their Travel Line also…
Today we’re taking a look at the new Form straps, as well as the Field Plate, from Peak Design. Peak Design started with the Capture Clip, but quickly followed with their line of Slide straps. These straps took the market by storm, thanks to their unique quick-release system, ease of use, fast adjustments and sturdiness. The company added several items to the lineup over the years, including…
Today I am reporting on my experience with the K F CONCEPT Reversible Heavy Duty Light Stand (Canadian model name) that I have been testing for several weeks. In the American market, K F drop the Heavy Duty from the stand name, despite the identical SKU and specs. Light stands are a studio photographer’s best friend. They are necessary to position strobes properly and hold modifiers such as…
In this article, I am reporting on my tests with K F CONCEPT’s 18W dual fast charger and NP-FZ100 batteries for Sony cameras. Most cameras released in recent years offer direct charging via USB-C. This is cheaper for the manufacturer but has severe limitations: you can only charge one battery at a time, and you cannot use the camera while it’s charging. This is why most people quickly purchase an…
In this article, I will discuss my long-term experience with Peak Design’s newly released Roller Pro suitcase. The Roller Pro is a carry-on-sized suitcase that’s useful both for travelers and photographers. I presented it in detail in a previous article. The quality of its design, craftsmanship, ruggedness, and capacity had impressed me. Over the last few months, I have had the chance to…
It is rare that I m pleasantly surprised by batteries these days. I ve been testing AA batteries for speedlights on this site for over a decade now. Many of the batteries have come with bold promises and failed to deliver, but not the XTARs. I ll skip the chatter and get straight to the details: these batteries claim to have a capacity of 2600mAh and actually provide 2600mAhs, and their low…
In this article, I am taking a look at the newly revealed Roller Pro Travel Suitcase by Peak design. This is the first article in a series; I will be reporting on my long-term experience after traveling overseas, using various means of transportation over the summer. Please note: Peak Design provided equipment for review, but did not sponsor this post. Our reviews are always independent and…
In this article, I am reviewing the new Peak Design products resulting from their collaboration with Carryology. Please note: Peak Design provided equipment for review, but did not sponsor this post. Our reviews are always independent and honest, with no input from manufacturers. Links to products are affiliate links and will help support additional un-biased reviews. Peak Design’s catalog of…