Beautiful images can be captured by getting close to nature. The images below have been captured as you would expect, with a Macro (Micro in Nikon terminology) lens. With macro images you can freeze action using electronic flash, flash is very useful for macro photography as apertures of f/11 to f/16 are used to get… Continue reading Using Nikon Macro Lenses for Nature Photography
The Nikkor, Nikon, Super Telephoto Lenses for Bird Photography
There is nothing like capturing an excellent image of a beautiful bird. The above pelican has been captured with a Nikon 300mm f/4 telephoto lens. This lens is the smallest of the Nikon super telephoto lenses that has the capability of excellent bird photography. It should be kept in mind when using long lenses, that… Continue reading The Nikkor, Nikon, Super Telephoto Lenses for Bird Photography
Nikon, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
This is the new generation, 50mm f/1.8 lens. I far prefer this lens with the Manual/Auto focus switch compared to the older 50mm f/1.8 D lens which needs to be switched between auto/manual focus on the camera body. In addition this lens will be suitable for the cheaper DX camera bodies, which have no focussing… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone
The new Stereo Microphone has been released by Nikon. It is compatible with the following cameras: D3S D300S D7000 D5100 D3100 COOLPIX, P7000 This microphone is designed to give enhanced sound quality with the above cameras, providing video recording. The microphone helps reduce vibration noise during the cameras autofocus. This is a very welcome addition for those… Continue reading Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone
Nikon D5100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
The new Nikon D5100 high resolution DX format camera uses the same CMOS image sensor with an effective pixel count of 16.2 million pixels as the more expensive D7000 camera. The D5100 camera also provides a new High Dynamic Range (HDR) function which may appeal to many people. The range of ISO sensitivities is ISO 100… Continue reading Nikon D5100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
Nikon Remote Cord MC-36 Review
The Nikon Remote Cord MC-36 is a cable and remote control unit to remotely control your Nikon camera via the 10-pin connector. It is really more than just a remote control unit, it performs functions as a remote manual shutter release and also as an automatic timer. The automatic function provides additional functions to those… Continue reading Nikon Remote Cord MC-36 Review
Nikon Speedlight, Electronic Flash and Accessory Reviews and Recommendations
Here we review the various Nikon accessories, including Speedlights and Electronic Flash units which will add to your photographic experience and assist in producing better images. Speedlights and Electronic Flash The Nikon speedlight and electronic flash system is an amazing system as an addition to your image making. Go through some off the following articles… Continue reading Nikon Speedlight, Electronic Flash and Accessory Reviews and Recommendations
Flower Power with Flower Photography
Flower photography is a great medium to express your feelings for colour. The flower beds in a blaze of colour are great to find patterns of different colours and to provide highly saturated images with great impact. A zoom lens in the range 24-120mm is great to capture the flower beds and their colours. The… Continue reading Flower Power with Flower Photography
Tips for Sharper Bird Photography Images Using the Nikon 300mm f/4.0
This image of the Rainbow Bee Eaters has been captured on one of my many trip around the country. Images like this are very difficult to capture with great detail. There are several tips which can be applied to help you get sharper bird images when using long lenses. In general I find it easier… Continue reading Tips for Sharper Bird Photography Images Using the Nikon 300mm f/4.0
Learning to Photograph Birds At Your Local Botanical Gardens Using the Nikon 300mm f/4.0
Generally your local Botanical Gardens is a wonderful place to learn to photograph birds. Not far from where I live I have Rosser Park, a beautiful park with a lake system and a large variety of birds. Generally when walking around this park I carry a Nikon D700 camera with a 300mm f/4 lens, sometimes… Continue reading Learning to Photograph Birds At Your Local Botanical Gardens Using the Nikon 300mm f/4.0