Hands-on Review: Nikon 18.5mm 1-Nikkor Lens
Nikon's new 18.5mm f/1.8 1 Nikkor lens for the Nikon 1 system is small, light, and fast. Check out my hands-on review of this lens. Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Biggest, Baddest AF-Nikkor Lens: 800mm f/5.6 AFS G VRII
Back in July of 2012, Nikon announced they were developing a monster 800mm f/5.6 AFS VR lens. Today, they announced that this lens is being released and is available for pre-order. The first question...
View ArticleThe Nikon D7100 DSLR: DX-Format Flagship?
Last night, Nikon announced the long-awaited D7000 replacement, the new D7100 DSLR. You can pre-order a D7100 here so that you have one in your hands the minute they come out. The D7000, to me, has...
View ArticleQuick Thoughts: 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AFS G VRII Nikkor lens
Yesterday, Nikon announced a long-awaited (overdue?) replacement to its 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens. The the original 80–400mm VR has been around since 2000, and for as long as I can remember,...
View ArticleThree 1-Nikkor Lenses for Serious Photographers
The Nikon 1 System has been out for a little over a year and a half now, and Nikon is now starting to release a series of lenses geared toward the more advanced/serious photographer. When the Nikon 1...
View ArticleNikon 1 firmware update adds continuous servo focus with FT-1
While I was on photo safari, Nikon quietly released a round of updates for the Nikon 1 bodies and FT-1 F-mount adapter. By upgrading both camera and FT-1 firmware, you can now use continuous servo...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Neutral Density Filter for Long Exposures
Long exposures are a simple way to get creative with your photography. As I’ve discussed before, a good long exposure requires three elements: Something moving in the frame (to be blurred) Something...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: 1-Nikkor 6/7-13mm f/2.5-5.6 VR for Nikon 1 System
Hey, I just received the new 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 VR 1-Nikkor lens to use on my Nikon 1 V1 and V2 bodies. Yeah, this baby has been out since around April, but I had other things that took precedence. But...
View ArticleMy Descent into the World of Infrared Photography: Part 1
It’s been a busy summer, and I haven’t posted as much here as I normally would have liked. But… I’ve been hard at work learning a new creative photography technique: digital infrared. Infrared...
View ArticleLandscapes with Longer Focal Lengths
When you go out to photograph landscapes, what’s the first lens you reach for? For many of us, it’s a midrange (24-70mm) or wide (16-35mm) zoom lens. Those lenses are great, but there are lots of times...
View ArticleThe Need For Speed: Compact Flash Card Transfer Analysis
Most of my cameras utilize Compact Flash (CF) cards. When you’re shooting lots of images, or capturing big files (D800), you want to be able to move data quickly. CF cards continue to gain speed (Lexar...
View ArticleMaking that older Mac Pro zippy
After a long wait, Apple has finally produced a new Mac Pro workstation. While these machines are no-doubt awesome, they are clearly designed for hard-core video production. They offer not only the...
View ArticleHands-on with the Fujifilm X-T1: First Impressions
Well, I decided I’d see what the hub-bub was all about with regard to the Fujifilm X-series cameras. I’ve known for some time that these cameras have a great sensor (16MP, APS-C, no AA filter), but the...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning Sale: Nikon bodies and Lenses
I have a few items that are in top condition but I don't use anymore, so they are looking for a good home. Continue reading →
View ArticleKindergarten Rock with the Fujifilm X-T1and 18-55mm lens
This is one of my favorite test subjects: Kindergarten Rock in Garden of the Gods. I wanted to try the 18-55mm kit lens again. Yesterday, I’d seen some soft results when compared with my Nikon 24-70mm....
View ArticleReview: Think Tank Photo Mirrorless Mover 30i
Since I bought my Fujifilm X-T1 system, all of my camera bags were suddenly too big! I purchased a Think Tank Photo Mirrorless Mover 30i to carry it in. It’s perfect for walking around with the camera...
View ArticleReview: Fujinon 18-55mm lens and image stabilization
The standard kit lens for most of the Fujifilm X-mount cameras, including the X-T1 I just purchased, is the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 R LM OIS zoom lens. There’s a lot of alphabet soup going on with that...
View ArticleNew Nikon D750 and 20mm Lens
Last night, Nikon announced their latest FX-format (36x24mm) DSLR body, the Nikon D750. They also announced a new 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor lens. Here are my initial thoughts on these announced products....
View ArticleNew Photo Editing Tools in iOS8
Last week, Apple rolled out iOS8, the latest version of their mobile operating system for iPhones and iPads. Of all the new features mentioned, somehow the photo editing tools managed to escape notice....
View ArticleUnboxing the Nikon 20mm f/1.8 AFS G Nikkor lens
My UPS driver just dropped off the latest Nikon lens, the 20mm f/1.8 AFG G Nikkor. I thought I’d share the unboxing joy with you all in the video above. I purchased this lens myself from B&H Photo....
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