Burst Into The Perfect Moment

September 20, 2017 by Steve Perry | 39 Comments

I recently received a nice compliment from one of our blog readers who mentioned that I seem to have a knack for capturing the “perfect moment” with my wildlife images. She also mentioned that she would like to know if I had any tips/tricks for grabbing these decisive moments or …

Posted in Techniques, Using Your Gear, Wildlife

Nikon D850 Unboxing And Setup

September 10, 2017 by Steve Perry | 23 Comments

OK, I normally don’t do unboxing videos, but I’ve had a few requests for it – along with a a boatload of requests for my initial menu setup. So, in the video below, we’ll do a very brief unboxing so you can see just what you get with the new D850 …

Posted in Nikon Gear, Opinions, Techniques, Using Your Gear

Nikon D850: Thoughts, Impressions, And Specifications Review

August 27, 2017 by Steve Perry | 77 Comments

The earth shook for Nikon enthusiasts on August 24th, 2017 with the launch of the new Nikon D850. For weeks and months prior, rumors had been running rampant to such an extent that this body could easily win the award for “Most Leaked Camera In History.” Still, it’s good to …

Posted in Nikon Gear, Opinions, Reviews

Get The Most From Nikon’s Auto AF Fine Tune System

August 8, 2017 by Steve Perry | 51 Comments

Do you have a Nikon camera that features Auto AF Fine Tune? If so, then this video is just what you need to get the most from it!

When Auto AF Fine Tune first came it, it was pretty exciting – In fact, I think we all had visions of …

Posted in Nikon Gear, Photo Trips, Techniques, Using Your Gear

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 …

Posted in Nikon Gear, Reviews, Tests, Wildlife

Reading And Understanding Histograms In Photography

June 14, 2017 by Steve Perry | 19 Comments

Want to know one of the secrets to perfect exposure?

One word: Histograms

Sure, it sounds a little intimidating at first, like something your high school math teacher would force on your tired brain first thing Monday morning, but I promise, it’s way easier than it sounds. Plus,

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Waterfall Photography In Eight Easy Steps

May 18, 2017 by Steve Perry | 22 Comments

It’s 5:00AM and my obnoxious alarm shatters the silence, bringing an abrupt end to my slumber and jarring me out of bed. As my synapses reluctantly begin to fire, I notice the pitter-patter of raindrops as they dance upon the top of my camper.

A grin starts to draw across my …

Posted in Landscapes, Photoshop Tricks, Techniques, Using Your Gear Tagged photoshop, post-processing, techniques, waterfalls |

How To Choose Your Next Lens

May 9, 2017 by Steve Perry | 48 Comments

One of the most common questions in all of nature photography has to be, “What lens should I get next?”

That question makes a daily appearance in my e-mail, the comments section of my YouTube videos, and across every photography forum known to man.

Typically when the question of getting …

Posted in Opinions, Techniques, Using Your Gear

Reader Poll – I Need Your Advice

April 26, 2017 by Steve Perry | 234 Comments

The survey is now closed – thank you!

So, I need your advice.

I’m looking for my next project or two and I have a ton of ideas. However, it would really help if I had a better idea of what kind of gear you shoot and what topics you …

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The 7 Best Nikon Tricks Ever!

April 19, 2017 by Steve Perry | 40 Comments

(Note – the tips in this video are intended for mid-to-pro range bodies and not for the D3xxx and D5xxx series).

So, for the last few months I’ve been neck-deep in Nikonland while working on the Nikon AF guide. As I dove through the menus, I started thinking about all the …

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