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Get The Most From Nikon’s Auto AF Fine Tune System

August 8, 2017 by Steve Perry | 47 Comments

Do you have a Nikon camera that features Auto AF Fine Tune? If so, then this video is just what you need to get the most from it!

When Auto AF Fine Tune first came it, it was pretty exciting – In fact, I think we all had visions of …

Posted in Nikon Gear, Photo Trips, Techniques, Using Your Gear

The BCG College Of Photo Education :)

April 14, 2020 by Steve Perry | 45 Comments

Since so many of us are locked away in our homes, I thought I’d put together a “master list” of the various articles and videos found on this site. Below, you’ll find a long list of categories and the posts that go with them. There are hours of video and …

Posted in Astrophotography, How I Got The Shot, Landscapes, Lightroom Tips, Locations, Misc, Nikon Gear, Opinions, Photo Trips, Photoshop Tricks, Reviews, Sony Gear, Techniques, Tests, Travel Tips

Costa Rica Workshop Gear Recommendations

Note – the following is all subject to the disclaimer found at the end of the article.

“What gear should I take?”

This is by far the biggest question people have when preparing for the Costa Rica (CR) workshop, so let’s figure it out together.

As you know, this is

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Costa Rica Workshop Information Documents

Thanks for joining our Costa Rica Workshop!

Below are some informational articles to prepare you for your upcoming workshop. They can help with gear selection, getting your gear to the resort, what clothing to pack, and what to expect when traveling. We’ve also included some documents from the resort if you’d …

Nikon D850: Thoughts, Impressions, And Specifications Review

August 27, 2017 by Steve Perry | 77 Comments

The earth shook for Nikon enthusiasts on August 24th, 2017 with the launch of the new Nikon D850. For weeks and months prior, rumors had been running rampant to such an extent that this body could easily win the award for “Most Leaked Camera In History.” Still, it’s good to …

Posted in Nikon Gear, Opinions, Reviews

Nikon D7500 Musings

April 13, 2017 by Steve Perry | 32 Comments

Nikon has just launched the brand spankin’ new D7500 (DX body), and my inbox is already overflowing with questions. So, I thought I’d put together a quick post, first examining the camera itself, and then briefly comparing it to the D500 and D7200.

First, the camera. In my opinion, it won’t …

Posted in Nikon Gear Tagged gear, nikon, reviews |

Use A Teleconverter Or Crop The Image?

November 10, 2016 by Steve Perry | 77 Comments

Think fast!

You’re out searching for wildlife – your camera in hand – when you spot some critter you’ve always wanted to bag off in the distance. Sadly, you know that your lens is just not going to be quite long enough to get the shot you want on its own.…

Posted in Techniques, Using Your Gear, Wildlife

Does Gear Matter? The Three Pillars Of A Great Image

April 7, 2021 by Steve Perry | 121 Comments

As photographers, we tend to get a little misty-eyed when we daydream of our next gear purchase. We’re constantly obsessing about the newest camera or the latest lens – or even what releases our favorite brand has in store for us in the coming months.

And let’s face it, we’re …

Posted in Opinions

8 Secrets For Sharper Wildlife Photos

November 7, 2020 by Steve Perry | 21 Comments

Do you want sharper wildlife photos? Are you tired of deleting otherwise amazing shots because of sharpness issues? Then take a look at this quick ten minute video where I’ll share eight different field-tested (and time-tested) methods for consistently securing tack-sharp wildlife images!

As always, your comments and shares are …

Posted in Techniques, Using Your Gear, Wildlife

7 Quick Tips For Wildlife Photographers

April 23, 2019 by Steve Perry | 73 Comments

This probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows me, but as it turns out, I tend to have a lot of “random” little thoughts creep into my mind when I’m out doing wildlife photography. Some of these are actually pretty handy, others are just bizarre, and some …

Posted in Opinions, Techniques, Using Your Gear, Wildlife