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Using A Gimbal Head On A Monopod

September 8, 2018 by Steve Perry | 45 Comments

So…

A few months ago I released a video where I discussed my various tripods, heads, and how I use them. It generated a lot of comments and a few really stuck in my mind – they were about using a gimbal head with a monopod. 

At first, I sort …

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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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Amazing High ISO – The End Of Fast Glass?

June 9, 2018 by Steve Perry | 128 Comments

(NOTE – when I refer to “fast glass” in this article, I’m referring to the maximum opening, not AF speed.)

Do we really need fast glass anymore?

After all, with all that fantastic high ISO performance we find in modern cameras, should we all just agree to relegate fast glass …

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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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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 …

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How To Choose Your Next Lens

May 9, 2017 by Steve Perry | 48 Comments

One of the most common questions in all of nature photography has to be, “What lens should I get next?”

That question makes a daily appearance in my e-mail, the comments section of my YouTube videos, and across every photography forum known to man.

Typically when the question of getting …

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Do You Like Nature, Really?

February 19, 2015 by Steve Perry | 4 Comments

I received an interesting e-mail the other day, and it really got me thinking – so much so I decided it would make an excellent blog post.

Here’s the e-mail:

Hi Steve, I just read your bio page. I enjoy nature too, probably because I’m NOT a photographer.

Why? 

I …

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