Discover this simple filter that has the ability to darken skies, control reflections and reduce your aperture for diminished depth of field and greater bokeh.

Amy reviews the OminPod, a creative
and useful beanbag camera support
that goes just about anywhere.

Revisiting Jim: Barrie was nice enough to send us an inquiry about a comment we’d made regarding using rubber-bands to stop lens creep.

I got a fun new Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for my D40x DSLR this Christmas, and I’ve been testing it out whenever possible. I have been dying to have an external flash for my camera since I got it this summer–thank you, Santa!
I thought it’d put it to the true test tonight while my daughter [...]

Here is a treasure trove of gift ideas for photographers of all levels and for all budgets. You’ll find gift ideas for point-and-shoot photographers, film photographers, DSLR users, book & magazine ideas, and of course, stocking stuffers. Many of these gifts would be great for kid or teen photographers as well. [...]

OK, so you probably already saw this one on Strobist, but here’s the link anyways.  That’s got to be a little overkill.  Although, I bet Jim is already trying to figure out how to put 5 strobes on a bracket.