Why your camera doesn’t matter, and why it does
It’s an argument we hear all the time: the camera doesn’t matter nearly as much as the vision and talent of the person operating it. And yet, we still hear that nagging voice in the back of our head…...
View ArticlePhotography: Process and Practice
You’ve heard it before: A new camera won’t make you a better photographer. If not, then what will? Photography is a craft that blends art and technology. Each skill on its own requires patience and...
View ArticleThe Biggest, Baddest AF-Nikkor Lens: 800mm f/5.6 AFS G VRII
Back in July of 2012, Nikon announced they were developing a monster 800mm f/5.6 AFS VR lens. Today, they announced that this lens is being released and is available for pre-order. The first question...
View ArticleHow I Learned to Stop Worrying and Convert My NEFs with Lightroom 4
If you’ve followed my or my photography over the years, you probably know that I’m a huge fan of Nikon cameras and also Capture NX2 editing software. You’ve probably also noticed that I’ve been...
View ArticleThe Bigger Reason Why Megapixels Matter for Photo Enthusiasts
There's more to megapixels than just big prints and cropping. Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Nikon D7100 DSLR: DX-Format Flagship?
Last night, Nikon announced the long-awaited D7000 replacement, the new D7100 DSLR. You can pre-order a D7100 here so that you have one in your hands the minute they come out. The D7000, to me, has...
View ArticleQuick Thoughts: 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AFS G VRII Nikkor lens
Yesterday, Nikon announced a long-awaited (overdue?) replacement to its 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens. The the original 80–400mm VR has been around since 2000, and for as long as I can remember,...
View ArticleSlowing it Down for Better Photographs
Photography is more accessible than it is ever been. Advances in technology have given us wonderful equipment at fairly inexpensive prices. One of the greatest assets of digital photography is that it...
View ArticleUpgrading to Photoshop CS6 while you still can (video)
Adobe rolled out the new Creative Cloud (CC) service today. If you are a long-time Photoshop user, as I am, this new service eliminates a perpetual-use license for Photoshop. I purchased Adobe Creative...
View ArticleBusting Nikon D800 Myths: Is Abject Fear Stifling Your Creativity?
I have a Nikon D800e. It’s an amazing camera and I love using it. Maybe you have one, too. But if you handle the camera based on some of the sage advice offered up around the interwebs, you might be …...
View ArticleNikon Capture NX-D: The end of Capture NX as we know it
Along with the Nikon D4s announcement, Nikon yesterday also announced a long-awaited upgrade to Capture NX2. Called Capture NX-D, this Nikon RAW converter is being offered for download while in beta...
View ArticleA few more thoughts on Nikon Capture NX-D
I managed to get the beta of Nikon’s Capture NX-D working again briefly. For some reason, it did not like working with files that weren’t in my home directory (I keep my images on a separate external...
View ArticleChoosing the glass that’s best for you
It’s shopping season again, and I want to talk a little about that obsession we have with camera lenses. Often times, you’ll hear, “get the best glass, you won’t regret it.” This is certainly the case...
View ArticleFive things you can do today to improve your photography
Want to get better at photography? Then here’s a quick list of some things you can do right now to start getting better. Step away from the gear forums and the endless debates over what the best...
View ArticleIs Film Making a Comeback?
In the late 1990s, as the digital camera age dawned, I was shooting with a Nikon N70 film camera and whatever lenses I could afford on a graduate student’s (miniscule) salary. For me, the idea of...
View ArticleAre you overthinking your camera settings?
How do I set up my in-camera settings? I get asked this question a lot. Most modern DSLR cameras offer a tremendous number of options for image quality and other settings that go beyond film, when all...
View ArticleNikon Pulls D500, Cites Lack of Pre-orders
Is DX format finally dead? I pre-ordered the Nikon D500 the day it was announced. I was informed today by my dealer that all Nikon D500 pre-orders have been cancelled. The long-awaited flagship DX...
View ArticleFor Photographers, It’s a Matter of Size
How Size Impacts Everything in Photography I want to spend a little time talking about the importance of size in photography. While there are numerous factors we photographers must face when we are...
View ArticleNikon Mirrorless System: The Image Doctors
The Image Doctors, Rick Walker and Jason Odell, sit down to discuss the new Nikon Z mirrorless system announced last week. The post Nikon Mirrorless System: The Image Doctors appeared first on Jason P....
View ArticleIn today’s photography, does noise even matter?
In the early years of digital photography, it seemed like there were two simultaneous battles between manufacturers: the “megapixel war” and the “noise war.” It seemed like everyone was rushing to put...
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