Vallerret Articles Tagged "wildlife photography"

The Best Gloves for Bird Photography

October 13, 2020

Bird Photography in winter is not for the faint of heart. Bird and wildlife photographers who stake out their position and patiently wait for the shot for hours on end surely are some of the hardiest photographers in the game but those who are willing to wait it out are usually rewarded with images that not every photographer can get. To get a good shot, you need the warmest of gear so you can wait for your moment in comfort. Here are our best recommendations.

5 things you should know before your first wildlife photography trip

August 19, 2020

Like most types of photography, Wildlife Photography is a lot easier than it looks but with a few tips, any photographer can venture into this exciting field. Vallerret Team Shooter Simon Markhof shares his top tips to help you nail your first wildlife photography shoot.

Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners

February 12, 2020

Wildlife photography can be an intimidating field to break into for any photographers. While the gear list and exotic animals may make this type of photography prohibitive, getting started is actually easier than you'd think! Here are our best tips for beginner wildlife photographers.

Interview with Young Wildlife Photographer Sam Swartley

January 21, 2020

We've been following the work of Pennsylvania-based young photographer Sam Swartley for a while now and he was kind enough to give us a glimpse into his photography world. Read on to see what it's like to be a young photographer breaking into the scene.

The Secret Art of Taking Amazing Polar Bear Photos

April 03, 2019

Few animals on earth spark such intense curiosity and respect like the polar bear. These magnificent creatures live in some of the most inhospitable terrains in the world and while their habitat is disappearing and their numbers are dwindling, they are still at the top of the food chain in the Arctic. We’ve asked Arctic photographer extraordinaire and photography workshop leader Audun Lie Dahl to share his best tips f...

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PEASE NOTE: We design our gloves to be snug for best camera feel possible. This sizing chart reflects snuggly fitted gloves.

Unisex Size Guide		XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Hand Girth	cm	18 - 20	20 - 21	21 - 22	22 - 23	23 - 25	25-28
Hand Girth	inch	7.1 - 7.9	7.9 - 8.3	8.3 - 8.7	8.7 - 9.1	9.1 - 9.8	9.8-11.0
Hand Length	cm	16.0 - 17.5	17.5 - 18.5	18.0 - 19.0	19.0 - 20.0	20.5 - 22.0	22-24.0
Hand Length	inch	6.3 - 6.9	6.9 - 7.2	7.1 - 7.5	7.5 - 7.9	8.1 - 8.7	8.7-9.4
EU Size Equivalent		EU 7.5	EU 8	EU 8.5	EU 9	EU 10	EU 11
Unisex Glove Models: Markhof Pro 2.0 \| Skadi Zipper Mitt \| Ipsoot \| Alta Over-Mitt \| Merino Liner Touch \| Primaloft/Merino Liner \| Urbex \| Powerstretch Pro Liners

Female Size Guide*		XS	S	M	L	XL
Hand Girth	cm	16.0 - 17.5	17.5 - 18.8	18.5 - 20.0	20.0 - 21.5	-
Hand Girth	inch	6.3 - 6.9	6.9 - 7.4	7.2 - 7.9	7.9 - 8.5	-
Hand Length	cm	15.5 - 16.5	16.3 - 17.2	17.0 - 18.5	19.0 - 20.0	-
Hand Length	inch	6.1 - 6.5	6.4 - 6.8	6.7 - 7.3	7.5 - 7.9	-
EU Size Equivalent		EU 6	EU 7	EU 8	EU 9	-
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Please note, our gloves are designed to fit snuggly to give you the best camera feel without compromising on warmth. If you prefer a looser fit, please consider to go a size up.

As we learn more and more about gloves we also learn that all hands are different. Some people have long skinny fingers and slim wrists, others have wide hands with short fingers.

Our gloves wont fit all even with the right measurements from the sizing chart – but we try!

What size should I get if I'm between sizes?

For many, the best option will be to go up a size if your measurements are in between sizes.

If you are between sizes or if your hands do not fit into the measurements on our sizing chart, we recommend prioritizing the fit for the girth measurement. The girth is the most important measurement and if the girth size on the glove is too small, you won't be able to fit the glove.

Should I size up for my liner glove?

If you’re considering pairing a liner glove with your photography gloves, we recommend choosing the same size liner as photography glove. We designed our liners to be thin and fit inside of our photography gloves so we recommend your normal size in liners. There are two exceptions to this:

Exception #1: If you are at the very end of the ratio size in the sizing chart, e.g. 1 mm from being a size Large, then we advise going up a glove size if you plan to often wear the liner with the gloves.

Exception #2: If your personal preference is to wear fairly loose gloves, then you should also go up a size when adding a liner. We don't recommend this as you will compromise dexterity with loose gloves and our priority is best possible camera feel. But you know best what you like!

House tip: Make sure to choose a liner size that is snug/tight on your hand for the best Fliptech performance when wearing liners and gloves together.

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