Category Archives: Using Your Gear

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Finding Your Subject With A Long Lens

August 24, 2019 by Steve Perry | 44 Comments

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 telephoto lens. Nothing’s quite as cringeworthy as watching a photographer flail around with their glass in a desperate attempt …

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How To Back Up Nikon Camera Settings

August 10, 2019 by Steve Perry | 28 Comments

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 can’t get back to the way things were. You get a second identical body and want a quick way to …

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The “False Positive” Autofocus Trap

July 9, 2019 by Steve Perry | 27 Comments

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 answered yes, then you’re certainly not alone. You fell victim to the “false positive” AF lock – and it can …

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All About Teleconverters (TCs)

June 25, 2019 by Steve Perry | 65 Comments

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 affect AF speed and accuracy, the best way to use them and more. Even if you think you know all …

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The Secret To Sharp Eyes & Better Compositions

June 15, 2019 by Steve Perry | 69 Comments

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 see regularly – even from more experienced pixel pushers – is improper AF positioning technique.

What the heck am I …

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7 Quick Tips For Wildlife Photographers

April 23, 2019 by Steve Perry | 73 Comments

This probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone who knows me, but as it turns out, I tend to have a lot of “random” little thoughts creep into my mind when I’m out doing wildlife photography. Some of these are actually pretty handy, others are just bizarre, and some …

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Avoid Overexposure With Blinkies

April 9, 2019 by Steve Perry | 32 Comments

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 matter what you call ’em though – this video will show you just what they are and how to use …

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Game Changer – Shootin’ Eye Level

March 20, 2019 by Steve Perry | 70 Comments

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 better wildlife photos, get to eye level or even lower.

In fact, getting eye-to-eye with my subject(s) is something I’ve …

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All About Auto ISO (Nikon Cameras)

March 5, 2019 by Steve Perry | 47 Comments

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 it’s likely very similar for all brands). We’ll start with what it does, why / when you should use it, …

Also posted in Nikon Gear, Photo Trips, Techniques, Wildlife
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The Cropping Epidemic

February 5, 2019 by Steve Perry | 135 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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