I don’t know a photographer that doesn’t like new gear. Camera bodies, lenses, accessories you name it. Nikon just announced the development, which usually means in layman’ terms, that a production version is already being tested and has been built, of the the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens. This is the ultimate in super-telephoto. According to Nikon: The …
Nikon Z9
The rumored Nikon Z9 camera is supposedly going to be announced in October of 2021. The wait will be long according to Nikon Rumors secondary to part shortages and labor issues. It has been common knowledge that the Nikon Z9 was being used at the Olympics and all the EXIF data was removed so as not to draw questions. Here …
Nikon slowly discontinuing DX lenses
It appears as if Nikon is slowly phasing out their DX cropped sensor cameras and lenses. Check any reputable site for Nikon like NikonRumors and you will see that for DX sensor bodies there are only about six lenses that they have not discontinued or archived. Here is the list to date: AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX …
First day of fall
Leaves are turning and the temps are falling. Sure signs of the autumnal equinox. Much like the trees getting ready for the upcoming change, so are the birds. They are busy feeding, prepping their winter homes and changing their appearance to become less noticeable to predators. Take for example this American Goldfinch. Beautifully adorned in bright yellow during the summer …
Better or Worse Upgrade
Nikon released a new remote transmitter for there flash system that has not gotten any fan fare. The replaced the WR-R10 with the WR-R11. This one I questioned a bit as I pondered the differences, or lack thereof. I use the WR-R10 and the WR-A10 and reviewed them here. I rely on them and paired with the Nikon SB-5000, it …
Are DSLR cameras still worth it
Both Canon USA and Nikon have announced that they are working on professional mirrorless bodies. I am unsure about Canon, but Nikon has plans on continuing to discontinue more DSLR lenses. Is this a sign of things to come and the end of the DSLR as we know it? This has been coming for some time and I have discussed …
Essential Tools
As photographers we all have essential tools for style of photography. Spending time outdoors photographing wildlife, one of the tools I rely on is not a camera body, not a lens, but something that allows me piece of mind that my gear is protected from the elements. All my long lenses have these on them and they have help protect …
Removing Noise Options
Most of the digital cameras today operate at lower ISO settings and produce very little noise in the photo in perfect conditions. There are circumstances that noise will be inherent in the picture, no matter what you do like higher ISO settings, low light just to mention a couple. What do you do when you have noise that you want …
Brand Name Tools or not?
I have always been big on making sure that the accessories I use are the same make of my main camera body. This makes sense as the same make of speed light should have minimal if any compatibility issues. However, I have kind of eased off that a bit over the years. I now look at things more from a …
Get your creativity on
Nikon is offering some free inspiration this month with their Creators Hour featuring some really great photographers sharing ideas on how to keep the inspiration coming in these current uncertain times. Check it out!