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 …
Questions rolling in F or FTZ
With the advancement of mirrorless over the past few years, a great many photographers have been asking the question, should I go mirrorless completely or hybrid with DSLR given my current investment in F-mount lenses. Great question! One that I can only answer for myself at this point but do have t his to offer. To those just getting into …
Panning technique and NX Studio
One essential skill for a photographer that captures moving objects is panning. Panning is simply keeping the film plane in sync on the subject while it is moving so to the camera it nullifies any movement. This is a skill that needs to be practiced so when called upon, it is second nature. So, how can you tell if …
Firmware Update for Z Series
Nikon Japan announced a firmware update for the entire Z-series line of mirrorless cameras today. AF enhancements are the main updates cited in the press release. Updates will be available on April 26th per the release. Here is the download link.
Nikon D6 Firmware update
Nikon just release an update for the Nikon D6. Usually the updates are minor, but this has included some new functionality for the camera making it a better user experience. Here are the updates Nikon posted for the update. To download you can go here: A Recall shooting functions (hold) item has been added to Custom Setting f3 Custom controls. Assigning this …
New versus used gear
Since the pandemic has been upon us, I have gotten a fair amount of questions in my inbox about buying new gear versus used gear. A valid question for sure given the cost of camera equipment. I will usually reply by having them ask themselves three questions before making a decision. This will allow them to hopefully make and informed …
N-Log Video Software updated
Nikon just updated their N-Log 3D LUT v1.02. The only update was to allow this on the most recent mirrorless releases the Z6II and the Z7II. You can find the update at this link and here is why you should be using the N-Log to record video
The Old Texaco Slogan
“You can trust your car to the man with the star”. For those of us old enough to remember this phrase know that it goes along with the Texaco Corporation. Still up and running in the US, Latin America, Europe among other places, the bright red star is still going realtively strong. I can remember pulling into Texaco stations with …
History and Americana
We are fortunate here in the Midwest to have one of the greatest collection of Americana items anywhere located at the The Henry Ford Museum. Items from the early 1700’s to current day are all to be found in the the museum. The entire museum can take over three hours to tour and see all the exhibits. There truly is …