Just as they say that the eyes are the windows to the soul, one could also say that a camera is the window to a photographer’s soul because with the aid of a camera, the on-looker gets to have a glimpse of how he views the world, the people or objects that he takes pictures of. Photography is most definitely a pure art form through which the artist (photographer or cinematographer) conveys a message or tells a story, and this is the reason why the professionals insist on purchasing the best cameras and camera accessories that will help them capture the images just as they see them.
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As a lifelong aquarist, Yuliya has an endless curiosity about our underwater universe. After graduating with a bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering, she transformed her passion into a successful career. While working at the Institute of Environmental Protection in Moscow, her passion for saltwater and reef aquariums only increased. Moving to the United States in 2013, Yuliya embarked on another impactful journey by sharing her unprecedented experience for all aquarium hobbyists ... Read More.
Camera technology had vastly improved, from an age when photographs were taken on film and would have to be developed to the present day digital cameras that take an instant, high definition photo. These days, we have very sophisticated cameras and lenses that make it possible for photographers to capture very detailed images. These advancements also gave birth to other photography accessories and equipment like; remote controls, camera tube extensions, lighting equipment and so on that makes taking pictures more efficient with less hassle.
I'm sure you’ll agree with me when I say, you have to make sure that whatever equipment you buy are the best and are worth the money you had to part with to purchase them. As a professional photographer (My website: ingredientsphoto.com), I appreciate quality photo equipment. As far as camera tubes go, BAO Camera Tube Pro is a product with a simple and quality design, that is durable and gives excellent value for money.
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What is BAO - Building An Obsession LLC.?
Building An Obsession (BAO), is a company that is into the fabrication of quality, high-grade acrylic products. This company based out of Texas and owned by Ben Su, pride themselves in their proven track record to produce the best acrylic based merchandise out there. The company officially started up in 2009 and ever since then, they have gone on to become a major manufacturer of a wide range of products from; different types of BAO frag transport systems, frag racks and now even the BAO camera tube. Just as the first word in the company name suggests, they are a company obsessed with quality, aesthetics, and functionality and this is seen in the design and durability of their products. The core values of this company is a reflection of its owner Ben Su’s passion and values. He had always had a knack for understanding how things are made and ultimately trying out his hand in making them from a very young age; he initially went into furniture making before he turned his sights and attention to acrylic fabrication.
Before Building an Obsession became an LLC, Ben Su started the manufacture of acrylic in his garage, where he used his background in engineering and drove to make things to come up with his technique and methods of acrylic fabrication. Despite the growth and evolution of this company, they have always kept to their philosophy to not only manufacture sturdy acrylic products but have also kept to their philosophy of making stylish products and paying attention to details. BAO make products for aquatic tanks, and this is also a reflection of Ben Su’s love for marine life, and this is why they have even started producing the Camera Tubes to enable aquatic life lovers like him to capture the beauty of corals and other marine life. Amazing, isn’t it
But what exactly is Camera Tube Pro and why it's so good?
Design: The design of this product reflects the commitment of BAO to craftsmanship and functionality. Its sleek design ensures that it is able to mount on your digital camera. It is also designed to fit on a tripod stand in the way that it helps keep your camera lens safe from damage and also it has an anodised aluminium rail that makes enables it to be easily adjusted. The design also features a gel filter mount, in the event that you might want to use gel filters for a shoot to give your pictures the desired effect, the filter is placed between the filter mount and the lens after loosening the thumbscrews. And as you know this option is very useful for taking photos of the corals under the blue lights.
Material: BAO Camera Tube Pro is made from acrylic and enhances user experience with all the benefits that acrylic offers.
Because it is made from acrylic, it is highly durable which makes it effective protection for your lens and it is also light which makes it easy for you to carry the camera around while it is attached. And the carbon finish looks amazing!
Cons of the Camera Tube Pro.
This piece of equipment doesn’t have any disadvantage except for the fact that they can’t be mounted to a Canon 1d, 1ds, and 1dx series. I had no issues mounting it on my Canon 5D MIII.
The Colorful Side of Nature - Final Thoughts.
The BAO camera tube pro is truly a state of the art camera tube that will help marine photographers and other photographers take high-quality pictures. This equipment cost $82.99 on the Building An Obsession site.
Take a look at the images that I took with the help of Camera Tube Pro:
Click here to find more photos: ReefHacks | Corals Collection
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by Yuliya Ivanova for ReefHacks.