ISO Insurance
I know what you're thinking, "What the heck - is Steve trying to peddle some kind of 'photo insurance' now"? Not so much, but I didn't really know how else…
Finding Your Subject With A Long Lens
One of the most common problems I observe while in the field - and during my workshops - is when someone can't find the subject in their viewfinder while using a…
The “False Positive” Autofocus Trap
Have you ever faced a low light or low contrast subject and discovered that, despite the viewfinder showing a confirmed AF lock, the camera actually missed critical focus? If you…
All About Teleconverters (TCs)
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…
The Secret To Sharp Eyes & Better Compositions
Psst...Wanna know the secret to getting consistently sharp eyeballs and better compositions with your wildlife photos? Use your AF points in conjunction with your composition. One photographic faux pas I…
7 Quick Tips For Wildlife Photographers
It's the little things that make a difference with wildlife photography! Check out these 7 quick tips to take your willdife images to the next level!
Avoid Overexposure With Blinkies
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…
Game Changer – Shootin’ Eye Level
OK, I'll admit it, this is a weird post for me. The thing is, I realize I'm covering a topic that pretty much every photographer already knows: If you want…
All About Auto ISO (Nikon Cameras)
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…
The Cropping Epidemic
I see it all the time - lens jockeys hacking off pixels and tossing them out like they were last week's kitty litter. It pains me to witness such rampant cropping…
New Book – Exposure And Metering For Nikon!
Hey everyone! It's finally here, Secrets To Exposure And Metering For Nikon! Are you ready to finally master exposure and metering? The you gotta check out my new e-book - the biggest…
All About Your Camera’s Crop Modes
First, let's get one thing out in the open - I'm not a fan of cropping and I normally tend to avoid it as much as possible. So please don't…
Nikon 500 PF Review
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…
Swap Tripod Heads The Fast Way!
Question - What happens when you have multiple heads that you want to use with multiple support methods? Maybe you have a gimbal head and want to use it on a…
Using A Gimbal Head On A Monopod
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…
How I Got The Shot – The Big Guy
“Wow! That’s a big bear,” I exclaimed as I pulled the truck off the road. As I brought the pickup to a halt, my wife was quickly scanning the nearby…
AF Help For Tricky, Low Contrast Subjects
So, there you are, face to face with a once-in-a-lifetime shot, but your AF seems less than confident. As you attempt to focus, it tries, misses, tries again, and finally,…
How To Properly Balance A Gimbal Head
"Hey! You're doing it wrong!" That's what I want to shout pretty much every time I'm out and spot other wildlife photographers with gimbal heads. It seems that well over…
Amazing High ISO – The End Of Fast Glass?
(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…
Nikon’s New “Recall Shooting” Feature
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…