Nikon just announced a 4 day spring sale today, and there are some great deals if you are shopping for camera gear. The sale is offered on the Nikon USA site, and applies to refurbished gear. I have purchased many items at the Nikon refurbished store. You get a used piece of gear that Nikon Read More
Gear Talk
Nikon Z 2x Teleconverter
Awhile back on this blog I did a quick review of the Nikon Z 1.4x converter. Hands down it was the best teleconverter I have ever used, and I saw little difference in both image quality and autofocus using it on my Z mount 70-200mm F2.8. The biggest downside for many photographers was this converter Read More
MindShift Packs on Sale; BackLight 26L
If there is one thing you can’t have enough of as a photographer it is photo bags. It just seems there is always a reason for another one that does something a little better than the one you currently have. Right now I have more camera bags than I care to admit. But if you Read More
Z6II/Z7II firmware update
One of the great things about mirrorless cameras are firmware updates. Significant updates are like getting a new camera! The Z6 and Z7 went through three major firmware updates and added major new features like eye and animal face detection. Even better, now using Snapbridge, you just link to your camera using the bluetooth Read More
Nikon 500mm F5.6 PF + 1.4x TCIII converter
Recently I had a question about using the wildly popular 500mm F5.6 with a 1.4x converter. Cree and I just can’t get enough time with the 500mm F5.6 PF. This is one of Nikon’s best ideas, a walk around razor sharp wildlife lens. This lens weighs only 3 pounds, two pounds lighter than the 200-500mm, Read More
Lens Coat Lens Sack
Cree and I have been exploring our local refuges, state parks and natural areas a lot this winter. We wind up photographing a lot from our truck. Ever notice the second you get out of your car and the wildlife runs or flies away? Your car acts as a natural blind, and eliminates your silhouette. Read More
Warmest Socks Out There
Right now most of the country is enduring a cold snap. We were out in our backyard bird blinds this morning in sub zero temps, and part of enjoying photography in cold weather is staying warm. The first thing that gets cold for me is my feet. For boots I use my Sorel Glaciers, I’ve Read More
Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 Z lens filter holder
One of the best things about the new Z mount Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 is it can take filters. For starters, the lens comes with two different hoods, one of which allows you to screw in 100mm ND filters and polarizers. This is a huge advantage over the F mount version which really can’t take filters. Read More
Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 S Line mirrorless lens
The DSLR version of the Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 has been one of my favorite lenses ever. With performance leading sharpness, and a very useful super wide angle range, I have used this lens on countless assignments, night shoots and with extreme adventure sports. The performance was so good I knew multiple non Nikon shooters who Read More
My favorite feature about mirrorless.
Much is mentioned when photographers talk about what they like about mirrorless cameras. Often it is seeing real time exposure in the viewfinder. Or maybe it is the smaller size of mirrorless cameras and lenses. While those features are handy, they are not my favorite feature about mirrorless (okay, maybe they are tied for first). Read More