Dinesh Chauhan

Iceland does not care about your camera. That is the first thing I learned standing on Reynisfjara black-sand beach with 40 mph wind driving salt spray into every crevice of my gear. The landscape is unreal, the light changes every five minutes, and the weather will test every seal, gasket, and battery cell you brought. … Read more

Iceland is not a forgiving place for camera gear. Rain hits sideways near Skógafoss. Sea spray coats your front element at Reynisfjara. Mist gathers on every barrel at Goðafoss. After three trips and 47 days shooting across all four seasons, I can tell you the best lenses for Iceland landscape photography are the ones that … Read more

I’ve been photographing African wildlife for nearly a decade now, and the single most common question I get from friends before their first safari trip is simple: what lens should I bring? After three trips to Kenya, two to South Africa, and one unforgettable week in Tanzania’s Serengeti, I can tell you this — choosing … Read more

I’ve been chasing light through Yellowstone geysers, Yosemite granite, and Acadia coastlines for nearly a decade. Every trip teaches me the same lesson: national parks punish gear that can’t handle dust, rain, cold, and 12-mile hikes with a loaded pack. The best cameras for national parks in aren’t the flashiest flagships — they’re the ones … Read more

I lost count of how many times I walked into the field only to find my batteries dead or swollen. After testing dozens of options across DJI, FPV, and hobby drones, I put together this guide to the best drone batteries and accessories kits available right now in . Your drone’s battery is the single … Read more

I spent the last 60 days flying 10 different ND filter kits across three DJI drones to find the best ND filter kits for drones you can buy right now. From sunrise shoots over coastal cliffs to harsh midday commercial work, I put each filter through real production scenarios, not just bench tests. The difference … Read more

I learned the hard way that a drone without a proper case is an accident waiting to happen. Last summer, my DJI Mini slipped out of a flimsy shoulder bag during a hike, and the $300 repair bill taught me to never travel without a real drone carrying case again. After that painful lesson, our … Read more

If you have ever watched a $3,000 lens bounce across an airline baggage carousel, you already know why weatherproof hard cases for camera gear exist. I have spent over a decade hauling cameras through coastal rain, desert dust, and freezing mountain passes, and the one lesson that stuck is this: soft bags are for commutes, … Read more

Picking your first drone feels overwhelming. I remember staring at dozens of options and wondering which one would not crash into a tree on day one. The good news for : the best beginner drones under $500 now offer features that cost twice as much just two years ago. You get 4K cameras, GPS stabilization, … Read more

I have been carrying a drone on multi-day backcountry trips for over four years now, and the gear evolution has been remarkable. The first drone I hauled up a 10,000-foot peak was a bulky phantom-style quad that weighed more than my camp stove. Today, the best foldable drones for backpacking weigh less than a deck … Read more