Category Archives: Nikon Gear

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Keep Shootin’, Mirrorless Future, Box Talk, VR And Tripods

January 7, 2020 by Steve Perry | 54 Comments

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 mirrorless, if you should keep your boxes (yeah, it’s weird), and if you should use VR / Stabilization when using …

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How To Add Copyright Information In-Camera

January 2, 2020 by Steve Perry | 88 Comments

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 to your images can add another layer of protection in the event of a dispute.

However, it’s important to know …

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Shadows, Used Gear, Aspect Ratios, and Z cameras

December 3, 2019 by Steve Perry | 114 Comments

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 will tackle my feelings on used gear, how aspect ratios work, and what I currently think of the Nikon Z …

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What’s In My Bag? Costa Rica Edition

September 18, 2019 by Steve Perry | 56 Comments

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, I decided to start with the wildlife kit I use when I’m in Costa Rica. However, this is also a …

Also posted in Travel Tips, Using Your Gear
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The “Secret” To Locating The Hard-To-Find Gear You Want

August 27, 2019 by Steve Perry | 31 Comments

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 fact, I get e-mails and comments on a regular basis from people asking if I know anything about a particular …

Also posted in Misc, Opinions
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How To Back Up Nikon Camera Settings

August 10, 2019 by Steve Perry | 28 Comments

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 can’t get back to the way things were. You get a second identical body and want a quick way to …

Also posted in Using Your Gear
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All About Teleconverters (TCs)

June 25, 2019 by Steve Perry | 65 Comments

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 affect AF speed and accuracy, the best way to use them and more. Even if you think you know all …

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Nikon Z Series Firmware Update & Recall

May 16, 2019 by Steve Perry | 22 Comments

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 chance to test any of the new features yet – although on paper there does seem to be a lot …

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How To Update Nikon Firmware

May 11, 2019 by Steve Perry | 39 Comments

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 update it yourself or send it in to Nikon for the update?

Well, save your packing tape for returning all …

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Avoid Overexposure With Blinkies

April 9, 2019 by Steve Perry | 32 Comments

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 matter what you call ’em though – this video will show you just what they are and how to use …

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