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What does a Nikon camera have in common with a DeLorean?
I asked myself, what could the DeLorean (as in the car in Back to the Future) possibly have in common with the Nikon F4, F5, D2h/D2x,...
Aug 31, 2019
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Loyalty
I’ve been shooting with Nikon cameras and lenses exclusively since 1979. And have no intention of switching.
Jul 7, 2019
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The Fourth of July -- FIREWORKS!!! -- Photos With A Twist.
Every Fourth of July, people across the country get out their cameras, and shoot photos of fireworks. And that includes me. Â
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Jul 1, 2019
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I Thought I Was Going To Die . . .
This is the story of two photo shoots — one that had to be canceled, and another that may well be one of, if not the, most important...
Jun 9, 2019
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My Last Word On The Nikon 500PF (And A Confession)
The photos I’ve been getting from the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR have all been pretty amazing. From the very first shots, it wa
May 10, 2019
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Even More on the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens -- adding a 1.4x TC
When I bought the 500PF, I was fortunate enough to be able to pick up a Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III as well.  I had heard they pair
Apr 27, 2019
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More on the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens -- the Good Stuff and the Great Stuff
Since everyone has been gracious enough to listen to my whining about the foot coming off the 500PF, I thought I’d share some of the things
Apr 12, 2019
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The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens -- The Sad Part
UPDATE: After returning the foot to Really Right Stuff, they have refunded the purchase price. Back when the 500 PF very first came out,...
Apr 5, 2019
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More from the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens
Even though it's so small and light, and can be hand held, it's tough to do so (at least for me) simply because of the focal length.
Mar 31, 2019
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The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens . . .
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens -- First Look
Mar 29, 2019
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Improving Already Great Cameras -- Menus
I saw an article the other day that asked what Nikon should put in the as-yet-unannounced D5 replacement (the D6?). Most of the comments...
Mar 23, 2019
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Sometimes, It IS The Gear . . .
Very often, someone just starting in photography has questions about what camera or lens (or both) they should buy. If they ask a...
Feb 26, 2019
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The Old Dog Learns A New Trick
It's funny how a solution to a problem will sometimes just pop up out of nowhere. I was searching through the manual for my Nikon D810,...
Jan 13, 2019
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Have you ever felt like a total idiot?
A couple of years ago, I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to take a class from one of the best known photographers and...
Sep 8, 2018
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Photographing a Furniture Store
I was recently asked to photograph Traditions Fine Furniture and Design for their website and other publicity work. There were some...
Mar 8, 2018
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World Wildlife Day
I've been thinking about #worldwildlifeday and wondering -- considering the rate at which poachers are murdering these magnificent...
Mar 3, 2018
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IT'S DANGEROUS, DAMNIT!! Now, get over it. Part 1 -- Trains
Over the last couple of weeks, I've found myself involved in several ongoing conversations about 2 different types of photo shoots, both...
Feb 6, 2018
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Clones, anyone?
I had an experience recently where I was able to get a little more creative than usual with some of my paid photos. I shoot for a local...
Jan 29, 2018
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The Day My Life Changed Forever
A couple of weeks ago, my life changed forever. No, I didn't dump my Nikons for some other brand. Never happen. There's not enough...
Jan 15, 2018
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A Trip To Rocky Mountain National Park
It’s 6:30 in the morning, it's still dark, and there’s a pretty serious chill in the autumn air. As we wait for the first bits of sunlig
Jan 9, 2018
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