Nikon Mirrorless Performance And Action Tips
Do you have a Nikon Z6, Z7, or Z50? Wish you could get a little better action performance when you're in the field? Looking for a way to crank up…
Has Mirrorless Killed Back Button AF?
So, there I was, diligently working on a Z series version of my AF book when I came to the Back Button AF (BBAF) chapter. Within moments I found myself…
RAW Vs Jpeg: Everything You Need To Know
At one time or another, we all face the dilemma – RAW or Jpeg? Have you ever found yourself wondering if you’re shooting the best format for your work? Do…
Use It Or Lose It!
"I'm an idiot," I said to my wife as I examined the missed shot on the LCD panel. To my surprise, she did not appear as shocked at this revelation…
Nikon Z6 & Z7 Firmware 3.0 Field Test
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…
Nikon D780 Menu Setup Guide
In this video, I grab my new Nikon D780 and take you step by step through how I set up the menus. I show you all the settings I change…
VR Shutter Speeds, BBAF Tip, Adobe Or sRGB? and Tripod vs Monopod
In this episode we continue our conversation from Episode 3 about VR use - this time discussing which shutter speeds work best and which ones to avoid. From there, it's…
Cropping? Better Drop Your ISO!
Let's face it - sometimes we need to crop. However, when you're faced with a photo in the viewfinder that's gonna need an appointment with the crop tool, you gotta…
Keep Shootin’, Mirrorless Future, Box Talk, VR And Tripods
In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of knowing when to stop shooting and when to keep going. From there, we'll talk about when it's time to upgrade to…
How To Add Copyright Information In-Camera
Do you have your camera set to automatically add copyright information to your images? If not, why not? Digital theft is at an all time high and adding copyright data…
Settings Check, YNP Gear and Locations, RAW Trouble, Get Low And Dirty
It's here - podcast #2! In this episode, we'll start with a quick followup to episode #1 to add a little clarification to my Z series analysis and shadow pulling.…
Wildlife Photography Presentation – My Best Techniques
This video is a little different. I was invited to be a keynote speaker for the Chicago Area Photography School and this is the presentation I gave. Yes, it's long…
How I Got The Shot: Sunset Dust Bath
It was evening on the Chobe River in Botswana, Africa. The day had been a good one, bursting at the seams with all manner of wildlife. We were in the…
Is This The Best Monopod Head Ever?
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…
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…
What’s In My Bag? Costa Rica Edition
Here it is! I've had a TON of requests over the years for a "What's in my bag" video. The trouble is, what's in my bag varies by location. So,…
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…
How To Back Up Nikon Camera Settings
Stuff happens. You send your camera in for repair and it comes back reset to factory defaults. You mess around in the menus, things get out of hand, and you…
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…