How good is Nikon’s Vibration Reduction, VR

In this post I will give a few examples of how the Nikon Vibration Reduction function in your lenses can give improvements to your photography. To answer my question, how good is the VR, well using a 120mm VR lens at a shutter speed of less than 1/10 second and still getting sharp images, is very… Continue reading How good is Nikon’s Vibration Reduction, VR

Photoshop (CS5) – Adobe Camera Raw – Noise Reduction

Photoshop’s new Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) has had a major change in the new version of Photoshop CS5. The sharpening and noise reduction areas have had a major change and improvement. I heve recently tried out the new noise reduction and have found it to perform vastly better than the previous version. The version of Adobe Camera… Continue reading Photoshop (CS5) – Adobe Camera Raw – Noise Reduction

Nikon Camera Reviews, Recommendations, Sample Images, Articles and Software Processing

The following links summarise details and reviews of Nikon cameras and software processing on this site. We are adding to the reviews continually, so come back on a regular basis to see the latest reviews. These cameras are listed from the cheapest price to the most expensive in each category. In the following I will attempt… Continue reading Nikon Camera Reviews, Recommendations, Sample Images, Articles and Software Processing

Nikon, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF ED VR AF-S Lens Review

The 70-300mm 4.5-5.6, zoom lens is an excellent lens for the price point, using, IF-ED, extra low dispersion (ED) glass, silent wave motor and vibration reduction, VRII. Two switchable focus modes are available, M/A and M. The lens uses a nine blede rounded diaphram for excellent bokeh. This lens is aimed at the amateur photographer seeking good value at… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF ED VR AF-S Lens Review

Nikon, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review

This zoom lens is as sharp as any fixed focal length lens in its range. It is a great lens for general telephoto lens photography. There are three focus modes built in: M, M/A, A/M, the A/M focus mode, prevents accidental movements of the focus ring from overriding the autofocus while it’s operating. An aperture diaphragm with nine rounded… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review

Nikon, Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review

This is a very large lens and is just hand holdable for short periods, but is far more comfortable when used on a good gimbal mount. This lens is equiped with the VR II system to help stabilize the lens, to minimizes blur caused by camera shake. There is a tripod mode to reduces vibration that may occur at shutter… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review

Nikon D3s Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera

The D3s in addition to superb high resolution still image quality, it offers HD quality D-Movie function, with an external stereo recording microphone, as well as convenient in camera editing functions, such as the ability to select the starting and ending points in order to trim D-Movie footage, as well as the ability to save selected movie frames… Continue reading Nikon D3s Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera

Nikon D300s Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review

The D300S camera offers similar functionality to the D3s camera, with a lighter and in a more compact body. Video functionality has been added. This camera is the best of the DX cameras offering all professional features, an external microphone input is provided for stereo sound recording and dual card slots for CF annd SD memory cards. A… Continue reading Nikon D300s Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review

Nikon, Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Micro AF-S Lens Review

This 60mm AF-S Micro lens allows for life size close ups. The internal focusing, IF design allows focussing without changing the length of the lens. This lens is extremely sharp and the use of ED glass elements minimizes any chromatic aberrations. A M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual focusing. Nikon manufacture three micro lenses, the  200mm f/4.0,… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Micro AF-S Lens Review