Category Archives: Techniques

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Video Workshop – Focus Shift Shooting (Nikon)

October 10, 2020 by Steve Perry | 14 Comments

Have you ever wanted to try Nikon’s Focus Shift Shooting and just weren’t sure where to start?  

Have you ever wondered… 

What is Focus Shift Shooting? How do I use it? How do I set the menu? How do I set the camera? How do I know what to do in the …

Also posted in Lightroom Tips, Misc, Nikon Gear, Photoshop Tricks, Using Your Gear, Workshop
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Spot Metering Crash Course

September 19, 2020 by Steve Perry | 47 Comments

Wanna get the most out of your spot meter? Did you know that most people think they’re using it correctly but they really aren’t? YIKES – could that be you???

In this video, we’ll go over what spot metering is, where the camera spot meters in the viewfinder, how the …

Also posted in Nikon Gear, Using Your Gear, Wildlife
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5 Metering & Exposure Tips Every Nikon User Needs To Know

September 8, 2020 by Steve Perry | 26 Comments

Want to get more from your Nikon metering system? In this video, I’ll show you five quick tips that every Nikon user really needs to know. I take advantage of these tips and tricks all the time in the field – and surprisingly, most people I encounter seldom know any …

Also posted in Nikon Gear, Using Your Gear
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Tripod, Monopod, Or Handheld – Which Is Best?

August 20, 2020 by Steve Perry | 30 Comments

Have you ever found yourself wondering if you should use a tripod, monopod, or just go handheld?

In this video, we’ll look at a quick, easy way to determine the best support solution for any given wildlife scenario. We’ll talk about the four major considerations and how to weigh them …

Also posted in Misc, Using Your Gear, Wildlife
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How I Got The Shot: Flying Lambs

July 7, 2020 by Steve Perry | 73 Comments

4:00 AM, Badlands National Park.

The world is peaceful and silent, save for my iPhone alarm jolting us out of bed. Time to head out and see if my wife and I can track down some adorable bighorn lambs. We’d spotted them in the same place a couple days in …

Also posted in How I Got The Shot, Nikon Gear, Opinions, Photo Trips, Using Your Gear, Wildlife
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Nikon Mirrorless AF Modes And Settings

June 20, 2020 by Steve Perry | 9 Comments

Are you struggling with the AF modes and settings in your Nikon Z-Series camera? This video will teach you everything you need to know to get started with the Nikon mirrorless autofocus system!

In this video, we’ll cover focus modes (AF-S & AF-C), AF Area Modes (Single Point, Dynamic, Wide, …

Also posted in Nikon Gear, Using Your Gear
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Create Smooth, Blurry, Buttery Backgrounds For Wildlife

June 11, 2020 by Steve Perry | 20 Comments

Have you ever wondered how to get those smooth, blurry backgrounds you sometimes see in wildlife photos? It’s a handy technique for any wildlife photographer and there are times it can really save the day when the background is a bit distracting.

In this video, we’ll look at six tips …

Also posted in Using Your Gear, Wildlife
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New Book! Secrets To The Nikon Autofocus System: Mirrorless Edition

June 9, 2020 by Steve Perry | 17 Comments

I’m so excited! I just finished my newest book, Secrets To The Nikon Autofocus System: Mirrorless Edition!

If you’ve been struggling with the autofocus on the Z series cameras – or just want to know the secrets of how to get the most out of it – this new book
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Also posted in Nikon Gear, Photo Trips, Using Your Gear
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Bird In Flight Photography Crash Course

May 16, 2020 by Steve Perry | 78 Comments

Want to discover the secrets to amazing bird in flight (BIF) photography? Check out this 18-minute video with my TOP TEN techniques for photographing birds in flight! It’s time to supercharge your BIF game!

In this video, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get started – or to …

Also posted in Using Your Gear, Wildlife
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Nikon Mirrorless: Button & Control Setup

May 7, 2020 by Steve Perry | 31 Comments

In my last video, I asked if anyone was interested in my button and control setup for the Z cameras. I wasn’t 100% sure if that was something anyone would really care about…

Wow, was I wrong! Tons of requests flew in!

So, here it is. In this video, I’ll …

Also posted in Nikon Gear, Using Your Gear
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