Category Archives: Wildlife

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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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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, …

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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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All About Your Camera’s Crop Modes

November 19, 2018 by Steve Perry | 73 Comments

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 take the remainder of this article as some kind of an endorsement for reckless pixel pruning, it’s really not. 

Don’t …

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Nikon 500 PF Review

November 8, 2018 by Steve Perry | 83 Comments

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 length. This review is really detailed and goes on for a bit longer than I wanted. I’ve had so many …

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Using A Gimbal Head On A Monopod

September 8, 2018 by Steve Perry | 45 Comments

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 really stuck in my mind – they were about using a gimbal head with a monopod. 

At first, I sort …

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How I Got The Shot – The Big Guy

July 25, 2018 by Steve Perry | 45 Comments

“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 woods, “Where?”

I pointed at the 2 o’clock position from the windshield, “Down there, on the ground.”

As I opened …

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