Category Archives: Reviews

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Sony a9ii vs Nikon D5 and Z6: High ISO Shootout!

December 11, 2019 by Steve Perry | 44 Comments

What happens when you take the new Sony a9ii and pit it against the Nikon D5 and Z6 in a high ISO shootout? Will the D5 be able to hold its own against the new kids on the block – or will it be crushed?

Watch the video to find …

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Is This The Best Monopod Head Ever?

October 26, 2019 by Steve Perry | 126 Comments

As you know, I’m a bit of a tripod / monopod junkie. So, I’m excited to share my review of the new Wimberley MonoGimbal head.

This new lightweight head allows you to balance your rig just like a regular gimbal head – point up or down and everything stays in …

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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 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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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: 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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Nikon D7500 Review (with D500 and D7200 Comparison)

July 13, 2017 by Steve Perry | 37 Comments

It’s Here! The D7500 review you’ve been waiting for! This in-depth review comes after a solid month of using the camera professionally in the field as my primary body for wildlife photography.

In this video, we’ll take a comprehensive look at the D7500 from a wildlife photographer’s perspective, as well as …

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Nikon 200-500 vs 300PF Review And Comparison

August 23, 2016 by Steve Perry | 22 Comments

So, if you landed on this page you’re probably interested in the Nikon 200-500 OR the Nikon 300PF OR maybe just can’t decide which one is the best choice. Well, you’ve come to the right place. In the video below, I go over the two lenses in all kinds of …

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Nikon D500 Review

June 1, 2016 by Steve Perry | 51 Comments

Welcome to the supplement page for my Nikon D500 video review. Before you read this page, I highly recommend that you watch the video first since it has information not mentioned below. I know it’s a long clip, but hey, what’s 25 minutes when you get to spend it with …

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Fotodiox Wonderpana 145 Review

September 1, 2013 by Steve Perry | 3 Comments

As a professional landscape photographer, I have to say I fell in love with the Nikon 14-24mm the moment I attached it to my (then) state-of-the-art D3. It was amazingly sharp, and the zoom range just begged for wide open spaces and big skies.

However, there were more than a …

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