The Canon EOS M1 remains a beloved compact mirrorless pioneer, but if you’ve owned one for more than a day, you know its biggest flaw: the battery life is notoriously brief. Rated for only about 230 shots, the original LP-E12 cell struggles to keep up with a full afternoon of street photography or video. After…
The Canon EOS M—the “M1” that started it all—is a legendary little camera, but its native EF-M lens library always felt a bit thin. To truly unlock this mirrorless gem’s potential, you need a bridge to Canon’s massive world of EF and EF-S glass. Finding the right adapter can be tricky, as poor electronics lead…
Transitioning to Canon’s EOS R system shouldn’t mean abandoning your prized EF glass. As a professional who has shot with the R5 and R6 since launch, I’ve found that the right adapter makes your legacy lenses feel completely native. While the market is flooded with options, the official Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R remains the…
The Meike 35mm f/1.7 is a beloved “nifty fifty” equivalent for APS-C shooters, offering incredible character for its price. However, its simple multi-coating often struggles with stray light, leading to washed-out contrast and ghosting. Finding the right hood is tricky because this lens lacks a bayonet mount, requiring a 49mm screw-in solution. After testing several…
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a powerhouse, but hauling that body paired with heavy RF glass on a standard neck strap is a recipe for a chiropractor visit. Finding the right strap isn’t just about comfort; it’s about security and speed during a shoot. I’ve tested dozens of options, and for most R…
If you have just picked up the Canon EOS M8, you likely know its biggest limitation: the native EF-M lens library is relatively small. To truly unlock this camera’s high-resolution sensor and advanced autofocus, you need to tap into Canon’s legendary EF and EF-S glass. The challenge lies in finding an adapter that maintains lightning-fast…
The Canon EOS R10 is a fantastic APS-C powerhouse, but its 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen is a magnet for scratches and oily fingerprints. Because this screen flips and rotates, a bulky or poorly fitted protector can actually prevent the monitor from closing flush against the camera body. After testing several options on my own R10, I’ve…
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a powerhouse, but its high-speed 40fps electronic shutter and 4K60p video capabilities demand serious power. I’ve been in the middle of a wedding shoot when that red battery icon started blinking, and it is a heart-sinking feeling. While the official Canon LP-E6NH remains the gold standard for reliability,…
Tackling an eight-hour wedding or a grueling weekend in the wilderness with the Canon EOS R2 can be a literal pain in the wrist. While this high-performance body is a masterpiece of engineering, its ergonomics can feel cramped during vertical shooting, and that 6K video will eat through batteries faster than you’d expect. I’ve spent…