I was recently working on some time-lapse sequences, and wanted to create one driving in my car at night. I started figuring out rigging to mount a DSLR in my car, and then it dawned on me this would be the perfect GoPro shot. If you are wondering why, take a look at the size Read More
Gear Talk
Nikon D5 and D500 announced
I know many photographers who have long awaited the release of the next DX body to replace the D300s, and it is here, the D500. Announced along with the new flagship camera, the D5, Nikon has really produced two new amazing SLR cameras. But I know what is going to get the attention of many Read More
Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of the year, and photographers are dropping subtle hints at what they might want for Christmas. Lucky for us, there are a lot of sales going on right now, and some great new products you might want to think about for the photographer on your list. These items range from one dollar Read More
Elinchrom Skyport Plus HS
When I heard about the new Skyport Plus HS from Elinchrom that supported lightning fast shutter speeds with flash photography, I got sweaty palms. I’ve long been a user of High Speed Sync flash in speed lights, and Hypersync using strobe packs. I’ve shot underwater Hypersync in frothy rapids photographing kayakers, and shot volumes of Read More
14-24mm lens filter systems
Nikon set the bar high when they introduced their 14-24mm F2.8 lens. This lens was so sharp that it outperformed fixed focal length lenses in the same range. But the one downside for many was the bulb front element; this bulging element made it impossible to screw on any filters. I am happy to report Read More
Nikon D810
When I saw the D810 announced about a year ago, I wasn’t in line to buy one. I was so happy with my D800 and the files it produced, I just didn’t see the need to upgrade when the files were basically the same. Sure, the D810 didn’t have the anti-aliasing filter so I could Read More
Elinchrom ELB 400
Elinchrom recently introduced a new flash, the ELB 400. Similar to the earlier Quadra, this pack is very lightweight (about 6 pounds with the head) and portable. I have used the Quadra around the globe; it is the perfect solution for portraits in remote areas and travel. Nothing is more exciting than lighting a Mongolian Read More
Holiday Sales!!!
Tis the season to be shopping! Many companies are offering sales right now, here are just a few to help with your shopping for the holidays! Elinchrom. I use Elinchrom lighting gear all over the globe on shoots, and it performs perfectly. I love the new ELC lights…and they are on sale! KelbyOne. These guys Read More
Nikon Group-area Auto Focus
I just returned from photographing eagles in Haines Alaska on a ANPW trip. We saw a variety of conditions and hundreds of eagles. The eagles continually flew by and fought over fish creating some great action images. But the challenge was autofocus, especially on birds flying past. I shot a lot of 9 point dynamic Read More
How to carry the 500mm
Carrying a large lens like the 500mm is always a challenge. They come in bulky hard cases that aren’t the best choice to check at the airport. Most photographers like to carry their camera gear with them onto the plane, so that presents a challenge; what to do with the big lens? I’ve seen homemade Read More