WildShots

BWG-Pro Gimbal Head Video Review

Posted on 14. May, 2009 by Paul Burwell.

If you are using a large telephoto lens like a 200-400mm F4, a 300mm F2.8, a 500mm F4, a 600mm F4, a 300-800mm F5.6 or a 800mm F5.6, you need a really good tripod head. And in my opinion, you are foolish to consider anything other than…

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A WildShots wish list for Santa

Posted on 12. Dec, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

Dear Santa,

I’m guessing that you’re nothing if not connected. I’m also guessing that you’ve found a way to keep up with the bazillions of wish lists that get posted at this time of year. With that in mine, here are a few of the goodies on my wish list for Christmas 2008.

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Jobu-Design Black Widow

Posted on 20. Nov, 2008 by Paul Burwell.

As a dedicated wildlife photographer, I often use a telephoto lens. My favourite lens for wildlife photography is Canon’s 500mm F4L IS lens. Without questions it is a beautiful lens. But, it’s also quite heavy. Together with my 1Ds Mark II and maybe a teleconverter or two, it can weigh well in excess of 12 pounds.

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