Is it possible to compare a Nikon 1 camera with the full frame Nikons? Most people will say they are not comparable. So here we go. I have been using a Nikon D700 camera for a number of years and have been very happy with the performance of the camera, however recently I purchased a… Continue reading The Nikon 1 Versus a Full Frame Camera
Nikon, Nikkor, 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens
This new 18-140mm DX format lens appears to be a very high performance lens for an f/3.5-5.6 aperture lens. It is effectively a 7.8 times normal zoom lens, covering a very wide focal length range from 18 to 140 mm, the angle of view with this lens is equivalent to a lens with a focal length… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor, 18–140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens
Nikon Speedlight SB-300
This new Speedlight SB-300 is an extremely compact and lightweight unit. It has up to 120 degrees upward tilt so can be used for creative bounce lighting. Bouncing light off a ceiling or wall will give a much softer and more natural look to your subject. Images can be very original and creative depending on how you… Continue reading Nikon Speedlight SB-300
Focus Stacking Some Coffee Beans
Where we require great depth of field, particularly with close up images, the mechanism of focus stacking is a great solution. As an example, the image below of the single coffee bean was captured using the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro (Macro) lens together with the Nikon TC20E III teleconverter. The use of these two… Continue reading Focus Stacking Some Coffee Beans
Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 Lens
This Nikon 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens is the fastest 1 NIKKOR lens now available. This medium telephoto lens has a focal length of 32mm, (86mm in 35mm format). Its extremely large maximum aperture of f/1.2 delivers exceptional with superb background blur. This lens is the first of the 1 NIKKOR line which includes Nano… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 Lens
Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S Lens
This super telephoto zoom lens appears to be a great improvement on the previous 80-400mm lens. It uses the latest VR technology, AF-S, the latest ED glass elements and the latest Nano coatings on the lens elements. The early users of this lens confirm that it focuses much faster than the previous version and it… Continue reading Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR AF-S Lens
Nikon WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller
The WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller is a very interesting new release from Nikon for any photographers interested in long range remote photography or synchronised operation of multiple cameras. The device is effectively a transceiver, meaning that it can either be used as a transmitter or a receiver depending on how they are configured, two devices will… Continue reading Nikon WR-1 Wireless Remote Controller
Nikon D7100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review
With the never ending quest for more pixels Nikon has introduced the D7100. It makes one wonder where this is going to end. My main camera at the moment is a Nikon D700 with 12MPixels and now this DX camera has 24MPixels. This D7100 camera is now effectively the king of the Nikon DX… Continue reading Nikon D7100 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review
Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Zoom Lens
This lens is an Ultra Wide Angle lens for the FX Format Photographer. The 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens features a useful wide angle focal length for landscape, large group shots, architecture and photojournalism photography. The lens is also suitable for shooting HD video in tight interiors together with many other applications. The lens performance is… Continue reading Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S Zoom Lens
Nikon Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR AF-S Lens and TC800-1.25E ED Teleconverter
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens has now been released together with the associated AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED. This new lens is a super precision lens with extreme sharpness. The MTF charts for both the lens itself and the combination of the lens plus teleconverter indicate that that this lens is… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR AF-S Lens and TC800-1.25E ED Teleconverter