Category Archives: Tests

Sony A1 Review For Wildlife Photographers

October 24, 2021 by Steve Perry | 25 Comments

If you’re a wildlife photographer thinking about adding a Sony A1 to your bag, this video is jam-packed with everything you need to know! I’ve spent the last FIVE MONTHS shooting the a1 in the United States, Costa Rica, and Botswana, Africa. I’ve photographed an incredible variety of wildlife under …

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Nikon Z6ii and Z7ii Wildlife Photography Review

March 17, 2021 by Steve Perry | 22 Comments

Thinking about a Z6ii or Z7ii for wildlife? Then this is the video you’ve been looking for!

In this video, I’ll discuss my experience using the Z6/7ii for wildlife photography. I’ve shot in various local locations and knocked out over 7000 images between the two bodies, so this isn’t just …

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Nikon D6 Wildlife Photography Review

July 29, 2020 by Steve Perry | 44 Comments

It’s finally here – my D6 wildlife photography review!

For this review, I hit the road for just over five weeks photographing wildlife in Theodore Rosevelt NP, Badlands NP, Custer SP, and a final two weeks in Yellowstone NP. During this trip, I really put the camera through its paces …

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The BCG College Of Photo Education :)

April 14, 2020 by Steve Perry | 44 Comments

Since so many of us are locked away in our homes, I thought I’d put together a “master list” of the various articles and videos found on this site. Below, you’ll find a long list of categories and the posts that go with them. There are hours of video and …

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Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware 3.0 Field Test

March 8, 2020 by Steve Perry | 56 Comments

Yes, I know I’m a little late to the party with this test. However, rather than just installing the new Z6 / Z7 firmware, testing it for an hour, and giving you a “report” like most YouTube videos, I wanted to be a little more thorough.

I have been using …

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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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The Cropping Epidemic

February 5, 2019 by Steve Perry | 133 Comments

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 with so little regard for the consequences – especially since I know how potentially devastating it is to a photo. …

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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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Comparison Test – A Crop Camera vs A 1.4x Teleconverter On Full Frame

November 10, 2016 by Steve Perry | 34 Comments

So, what’s better – using a 1.4 teleconverter on a full frame camera or, when you need the extra “reach,” switching on a crop camera instead?

Well, there’s a lot to consider, and the video below covers it all and then some! We’ll look at several sharpness scenarios as well …

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Lens Sharpness Testing

November 9, 2016 by Steve Perry | 14 Comments

NOTE: I’ve had a few comments / e-mails asking if this is how I AF fine tune my lenses. I wanted to mention before you start the article that this testing technique is NOT for that purpose. This is simply for sharpness testing between optics, not for AF fine tuning. For AF fine tuning, I use …

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