Category Archives: Nikon Gear

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All About Auto ISO (Nikon Cameras)

March 5, 2019 by Steve Perry | 47 Comments

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 it’s likely very similar for all brands). We’ll start with what it does, why / when you should use it, …

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Nikon 500 PF Review

November 8, 2018 by Steve Perry | 83 Comments

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 length. This review is really detailed and goes on for a bit longer than I wanted. I’ve had so many …

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Nikon 500 PF Initial Specs Review

August 27, 2018 by Steve Perry | 83 Comments

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 new Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras, this lens sort of got lost in the shuffle. In fact, I think …

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Nikon Z6 and Z7 – A Wildlife Photographer’s Initial Perspective

August 25, 2018 by Steve Perry | 87 Comments

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 of days looking over the specs, brochures, and hands-on reviews from the people lucky enough to get their hands on …

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Nikon’s New “Recall Shooting” Feature

May 26, 2018 by Steve Perry | 53 Comments

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 called “Recall Shooting.” (Get the update here if you have a D5.)

The name of this feature may lead you …

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Free Back Button AF Guide For Nikon

April 25, 2018 by Steve Perry | 47 Comments

(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 wondered how back button autofocus works?

Have you ever wondered how to set up Back Button AF (BBAF) for your …

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Nikon 180-400mm First Test And Sharpness Comparison

March 22, 2018 by Steve Perry | 53 Comments

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 decided to rent one and give it a whirl for a few days and share what I’ve discovered with you! …

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7 More Of The Best Nikon Tricks Ever

February 27, 2018 by Steve Perry | 20 Comments

First some backstory.

About 10 months ago, I created a video called The 7 Best Nikon Tricks Ever. This video has become my most popular upload with nearly 1 million views already. 

Well, as it turns out, when I did that last video I had a lot more than …

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Nikon D850 Review

November 8, 2017 by Steve Perry | 95 Comments

It’s finally here!

The long-awaited Nikon D850 review is finally finished! It took me 11 states, two countries, eight weeks, and 16,000 images to get it done, but here it is! This is a true field test loaded with real world examples, advice, and tons of tips for getting the …

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Nikon D850 Unboxing And Setup

September 10, 2017 by Steve Perry | 23 Comments

OK, I normally don’t do unboxing videos, but I’ve had a few requests for it – along with a a boatload of requests for my initial menu setup. So, in the video below, we’ll do a very brief unboxing so you can see just what you get with the new D850 …

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