Using Nikon Macro Lenses for Nature Photography

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 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

Nikon Remote Cord MC-36

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

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

Nikon Lens Hoods

Why do we use lens hoods on our lenses? Well there are several reasons. With many lenses the front element of the lens is not recessed enough so that the front element is shaded from direct light which can cause significant flare in the lens. The lens hood will provide additional shading of the lens… Continue reading Nikon Lens Hoods

Nikkor, Nikon DX Lenses and Cameras

Nikon produce two different formats in their digital cameras. The DX format, which is also known as APS-C or cropped format, has a 16 x 24mm sensor size, compared to the FX sensor size of 24x36mm. The DX cameras can be used with both DX and FX lenses. The DX cameras cameras have a crop factor compared… Continue reading Nikkor, Nikon DX Lenses and Cameras

Nikon Camera, Software and Lens User Instruction Manuals

Have you lost your Nikon user manual, all good photographers loose stuff. Are you thinking of buying a new lens and want more details on the operation of the lens. Well there is a solution, most Nikon manuals can be downloaded from the Nikon web site. The relevant link is as follows: Nikon Camera, Software… Continue reading Nikon Camera, Software and Lens User Instruction Manuals

Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) Lenses

Nikon now has their Vibration Reduction technology in many lenses. The vibration reduction has gradually filtered down from the telephoto lens range and has now been implemented effectively in many of Nikon’s wide angle lenses. The use of VR in lenses is very effective in helping to reduce the effect of any vibration or camera… Continue reading Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) Lenses

Nikon Teleconverters with Super Telephoto Lenses

There are three different teleconverters available which are suitable for use with Nikon’s super telephoto Lenses, the TC-1.4E II, the TC-1.7E II and the TC-2.0E III. The TC-2.0E III is a relatively new teleconverter and appears to perform superbly with some of the Nikon super telephoto lenses. One thing to beware of when using extremely long lenses,… Continue reading Nikon Teleconverters with Super Telephoto Lenses

Analyzing Your Lens Focal Length, Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO Usage

There is a great free program to analyse your usage of your lens focal lengths, aperture, camera shutter speed and ISO settings. The program is Exposure plot and can be downloaded free. The above graph is an analysis of my Focal Length usage over the last few years. The program automatically corrects for the 1.5… Continue reading Analyzing Your Lens Focal Length, Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO Usage