A Review of MindShift Gear's Newest Series of ROTATION 180° Adventure Backpacks

MindShift Gear has just updated their popular ROTATION 180° series of adventure bags with the new 22L, 34L, and Pro 50L+ V2 editions, each completely redesigned with new features for active photographers who need to always be on the move. 

I have used and reviewed just about every adventure photography backpack on the market at this point, and each has its own unique features and characteristics that try to set them apart from the competition. As I have said in all my bag reviews, I believe in the right tool for the right job. That means I don't want one bag that gets by as a jack of all trades; I want a couple of bags that do exactly what they are designed for exceptionally well. MindShift Gear attempts to separate themselves out in the adventure bag market with their very unique quick access secondary rotational waist pack system.

The Top Astronomical Events of 2020 for Astrophotography

Whether you are looking to get into astrophotography or take your skills to the next level, 2020 has lots of great astronomical events happening all over the world. Planning in advance and being in the right place at the right time is the first step to getting amazing shots. 

What the backyard astrophotographer can achieve these days is pretty impressive, and there are all kinds of photography and astronomy gadgets that can improve just what is possible; for example, check out my review of this star tracker. However, most of us already have everything we need to start taking pretty great images of things like the sun and moon, Milky Way, meteor showers, and more. The most important step in getting great astro images is planning ahead of time instead of hearing about an event on the news and running out the door at the last minute. Planning lets you do research and maybe even some test trips. Scout out the best locations for landscape photography with PhotoPills or the nearest dark sky location with Dark Site Finder. Some events are only viewable in very specific locations, while others can be seen from anywhere. So, it is important to know when and where are the best times to photograph them. 

Why WPPI 2019 in Las Vegas Should Be Your Next Destination Conference

One of the best investments any photographer can make for their business is in education. There is always new gear, techniques, and knowledge to learn about and there is no better way than a fun destination conference. WPPI held each year on the Las Vegas strip is all about fun, education, and the destination.

Last year was the first time the WPPI Expo was held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino location and it was amazing. WPPI has always been known for being a fun and exciting destination conference for photographers, and the move to Mandalay Bay took it to the next level. On February 25 - March 1, the conference will be held at Mandalay Bay and it's looking like an even better time this year... and WPPI is giving Fstoppers' readers a Free Expo Pass.