Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware 3.0 Field Test
Yes, I know I’m a little late to the party with this test. However, rather than just installing the new Z6 / Z7 firmware, testing it for an hour, and…
Nikon D780 Menu Setup Guide
In this video, I grab my new Nikon D780 and take you step by step through how I set up the menus. I show you all the settings I change…
VR Shutter Speeds, BBAF Tip, Adobe Or sRGB? and Tripod vs Monopod
In this episode we continue our conversation from Episode 3 about VR use - this time discussing which shutter speeds work best and which ones to avoid. From there, it's…
Keep Shootin’, Mirrorless Future, Box Talk, VR And Tripods
In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of knowing when to stop shooting and when to keep going. From there, we'll talk about when it's time to upgrade to…
How To Add Copyright Information In-Camera
Do you have your camera set to automatically add copyright information to your images? If not, why not? Digital theft is at an all time high and adding copyright data…
Shadows, Used Gear, Aspect Ratios, and Z cameras
Yup - I'm doing podcasts now! In this first episode, I'll share a secret I use for better shadow pulling, plus we have our first Q&A session! This episode's questions…
What’s In My Bag? Costa Rica Edition
Here it is! I've had a TON of requests over the years for a "What's in my bag" video. The trouble is, what's in my bag varies by location. So,…
The “Secret” To Locating The Hard-To-Find Gear You Want
So, I talk to a LOT of people who are excited about Nikon's new products (although this post applies to any manufacturer) but there's often an issue with availability. In…
How To Back Up Nikon Camera Settings
Stuff happens. You send your camera in for repair and it comes back reset to factory defaults. You mess around in the menus, things get out of hand, and you…
All About Teleconverters (TCs)
This time around I thought we'd take an in-depth look at teleconverters. Not just what they do - but how they work, how to get the best results, how they…
Nikon Z Series Firmware Update & Recall
Whew - it was a busy night for Nikon! The new Z series firmware (2.0) has been released. I've just updated my Z6 and Z7, but have not had the…
How To Update Nikon Firmware
So, there you are, casually browsing the latest camera news and you discover that Nikon has just released new firmware for your camera. But the question is - do you…
Avoid Overexposure With Blinkies
Think you know blinkies? Well, not so fast! In this video, we're going to take a look at "Blinkies," - technically called your Overexposure Highlight Warning or Highlight Alert. No…
All About Auto ISO (Nikon Cameras)
Auto ISO is a frequent source of confusion but it doesn't have to be that way! In this comprehensive video, we'll cover how Auto ISO works in Nikon cameras (although…
Nikon 500 PF Review
It's finally here - my Nikon 500 PF review and full field report! And let me tell you, it's a doozy! In fact, I may have to apologize for the…
Nikon 500 PF Initial Specs Review
Update - see he full field report here. You know, I feel sort of bad for the new Nikon 500 PF lens. With all the hype and hoopla surrounding the…
Nikon Z6 and Z7 – A Wildlife Photographer’s Initial Perspective
WOW - I've been getting a ton of e-mail asking me about the all new Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras for wildlife photography. Well, after spending the last couple…
Nikon’s New “Recall Shooting” Feature
Nikon just released a new firmware update for the D5 that, at least at first, seemed somewhat minor. There were a couple of bug fixes along with a new feature…
Free Back Button AF Guide For Nikon
(Note - if you already have my Secrets ToThe Nikon Autofocus System e-book, you don't need this book - you already have all the info :) ) Have you ever…
Nikon 180-400mm First Test And Sharpness Comparison
So, here's the story. Nikon announced their new 180-400 and I've been more than a little curious about it. However, I'm not 100% sold on it just yet. So, I…