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…
Free Back Button AF Guide For Nikon
(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…
My Tripods For Wildlife And Landscape Photography
I have to admit, I always believed I was alone when it came to my love of tripods. I mean, don't get me wrong, I use them for nearly every…
How I Got The Shot – Costa Rica Squirrel Monkeys
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be back in Costa Rica running our May workshops. (Yeah!) So, it’s probably not too much of a surprise that visions of rainforests…
10 Tips For Photographing Local Wildlife
So, here’s the thing, I travel quite a bit. If you're a regular here, you know this isn’t exactly the kind of news that would cause any concern over at…
7 More Of The Best Nikon Tricks Ever
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…
How I Got The Shot – Storm Warning
It was a dark and stormy night. There I did it. I know it’s painfully cliché but I’ve always wanted to start an article with that old line. Although, in…
How I Got The Shot – Pouncing Coyotes
I love pouncing coyotes! And I don't think I'm alone - these airborne coyote shots are by far some of the most popular images on the site. They also generate…
Photographing Birds At The Beach – 10 Easy Tips
As a nature photographer, I must admit that when someone mentions going to the beach I frequently don't have the same seaside scenario in my mind as they do. For…