You asked, and you know we’re always listening. A few of our backers have been requesting ProDots for their pledges…

It’s been almost three weeks since Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, but its devastating effects are still being felt. We’re donating 100% of all sales on Cyber Monday to Samaritan’s Purse, a nonprofit sending aid to the Philippines. Shop at CustomSLR.com on12/2/13, and you’ll get great photography gear and help those in need.

We’re thankful for you, and to show our appreciation, we’re offering these deals starting now and running through Cyber Monday (Dec. 2nd):

• 25% off Custom SLR products purchased from CustomSLR.com or Amazon.com. At checkout, use the coupon code SHAREME2, and the discount will be applied. (Valid11/27/13 through 12/2/13)
• More than 30% off of Fotopro tripods purchased from Amazon.com + an additional 15% off purchases of 2 or more tripods. (Discounts are applied automatically, no coupon...

Guest post by Jakob Schiller | Twitter

I always bring my camera to Thanksgiving, and here’s what I’m looking for: moments. I don’t just want to capture what Thanksgiving looked like, I want to capture what it felt like. I’m watching for the hugs exchanged between family members who haven’t seen each other for months; the look of joy when the cook brings the turkey to the table; and the shot of my family members passed out on the couch in a turkey coma.

We are proud to introduce our new Kickstarter campaign, the Air Strap. We’ve always been frustrated with the manufacturer strap that comes with your camera. It’s poorly designed and uncomfortable. The thin, padless strap digs into your neck and shoulder, causing pain and fatigue. It’s also hard to adjust and often gets in the way.