Category Archives: Nikon Gear

Video Workshop – Focus Shift Shooting (Nikon)

October 10, 2020 by Steve Perry | 12 Comments

Have you ever wanted to try Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting and just weren’t sure where to start?

Have you ever wondered…

What is Focus Shift Shooting? How do I use it? How do I set the menu? How do I set the camera? How do I know what to do in the …

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Spot Metering Crash Course

September 19, 2020 by Steve Perry | 46 Comments

Wanna get the most out of your spot meter? Did you know that most people think they’re using it correctly but they really aren’t? YIKES – could that be you???

In this video, we’ll go over what spot metering is, where the camera spot meters in the viewfinder, how the …

Also posted in Techniques, Using Your Gear, Wildlife

5 Metering & Exposure Tips Every Nikon User Needs To Know

September 8, 2020 by Steve Perry | 24 Comments

Want to get more from your Nikon metering system? In this video, I’ll show you five quick tips that every Nikon user really needs to know. I take advantage of these tips and tricks all the time in the field – and surprisingly, most people I encounter seldom know any …

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Nikon D6 Wildlife Photography Review

July 29, 2020 by Steve Perry | 38 Comments

It’s finally here – my D6 wildlife photography review!

For this review, I hit the road for just over five weeks photographing wildlife in Theodore Rosevelt NP, Badlands NP, Custer SP, and a final two weeks in Yellowstone NP. During this trip, I really put the camera through its paces …

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How I Got The Shot: Flying Lambs

July 7, 2020 by Steve Perry | 73 Comments

4:00 AM, Badlands National Park.

The world is peaceful and silent, save for my iPhone alarm jolting us out of bed. Time to head out and see if my wife and I can track down some adorable bighorn lambs. We’d spotted them in the same place a couple days in …

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Nikon Mirrorless AF Modes And Settings

June 20, 2020 by Steve Perry | 8 Comments

Are you struggling with the AF modes and settings in your Nikon Z-Series camera? This video will teach you everything you need to know to get started with the Nikon mirrorless autofocus system!

In this video, we’ll cover focus modes (AF-S & AF-C), AF Area Modes (Single Point, Dynamic, Wide, …

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New Book! Secrets To The Nikon Autofocus System: Mirrorless Edition

June 9, 2020 by Steve Perry | 10 Comments

I’m so excited! I just finished my newest book, Secrets To The Nikon Autofocus System: Mirrorless Edition!

If you’ve been struggling with the autofocus on the Z series cameras – or just want to know the secrets of how to get the most out of it – this new book

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Nikon Mirrorless: Button & Control Setup

May 7, 2020 by Steve Perry | 28 Comments

In my last video, I asked if anyone was interested in my button and control setup for the Z cameras. I wasn’t 100% sure if that was something anyone would really care about…

Wow, was I wrong! Tons of requests flew in!

So, here it is. In this video, I’ll …

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Nikon Mirrorless Performance And Action Tips

April 26, 2020 by Steve Perry | 91 Comments

Do you have a Nikon Z6, Z7, or Z50? Wish you could get a little better action performance when you’re in the field? Looking for a way to crank up your keeper rate?

Well, now’s your chance!

In this video, I’ll reveal my top tips and tricks for getting the …

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The BCG College Of Photo Education :)

April 14, 2020 by Steve Perry | 43 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 …