I shoot close up images a lot with Macro lenses (in Nikon language Micro lenses) and have decided to list here, some of the lesser known details of the current Nikon full frame Micro lenses. The closest focusing distance in the figures below, is the distance between the subject and the front element of the… Continue reading Nikon Macro Lenses 60mm f/2.8G, 105mm f/2.8G and 200mm f/4D
New Nikon Mirrorless Z Camera
Nikon have confirmed the impending release of a new mirrorless camera by issuing the teaser video below. The market share of the major camera manufacturers have been reducing over the last few years due to mainly the penetration of mobile phone cameras into the market place. For much of my photography the mobile phone cameras… Continue reading New Nikon Mirrorless Z Camera
The Versatile Nikon AF Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF ED Micro Lens
If there is one lens that I love more than the others it is the Nikkor 200mm f/4D Micro lens. This is an excellent lens with superb image quality at both close up ranges and also at distance, this lens is relatively heavy compared to other current modern lenses but I find myself reaching for… Continue reading The Versatile Nikon AF Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF ED Micro Lens
Review Of The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm ED Ultra Wide Angle Lens
I have only had this lens for a brief time but it has already left a lasting impression on me. I have really grown to love the 14mm aspect of this lens, the copy I have appears to be very sharp and gives exceptionally good images. I am currently waiting on delivery of the Formatt… Continue reading Review Of The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm ED Ultra Wide Angle Lens
Australia’s Beautiful Birds, The Regent Bowerbird And The Satin Bowerbird
Here in Australia we are fortunate to have some of the most beautiful birds you could ever see. The Bowerbird family is in my opinion up there with some of the most beautiful birds. Recently I did a trip for three days to O’Reilly’s resort, at Green Mountain, Queensland. This would have to be one… Continue reading Australia’s Beautiful Birds, The Regent Bowerbird And The Satin Bowerbird
A Detailed Guide To Understanding The Settings And Menus On Your Digital Camera
Every Digital camera has a Menu designed to help you set the camera to enable you to get the best image results from the camera. The settings for focus, shutter speed, aperture and ISO are not the only settings on your camera, there are many other settings available. In this blog I will attempt to… Continue reading A Detailed Guide To Understanding The Settings And Menus On Your Digital Camera
“You Should Be Here” At Port Macquarie, New South Wales – With the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G Lens
Yes, you should be here at Port Macquarie, New South Wales, a great place for relaxing and getting your camera into action. This is a really nice spot for scenery and the beautiful coastline and also the birds of the area. Most of the images on this blog were captured with the nifty 50 lens… Continue reading “You Should Be Here” At Port Macquarie, New South Wales – With the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G Lens
Surfing Images At Port Macquarie, New South Wales With The Nikon 200-500mm Super Telephoto Lens
The town of Port Macquarie, New South Wales is a top surfing location, so when visiting I attempted to capture some nice images of surfers at work!! The secret of catching great images of surfers, is to attempt to get the surfer at the peak of the action. Follow the surfer as they come in… Continue reading Surfing Images At Port Macquarie, New South Wales With The Nikon 200-500mm Super Telephoto Lens
Always Keep Your Eyes Open For New Photographic Opportunities – Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E Lens
I always try to keep my eyes open for new image opportunities and keep one of my cameras close at hand to capture the decisive moment. When I am travelling this is always the case, however when at home sometimes I neglect to have the camera nearby. Sunsets are always an excellent subject for captures from… Continue reading Always Keep Your Eyes Open For New Photographic Opportunities – Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E Lens
A Review Using The Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF ED Micro AF Lens For Birds
Most photographers would not think to use a Macro lens for capturing images of birds. But for the following three images of the Pied Butcher Bird (Immature), the Rainbow Lorikeet and the Scaley Breasted Lorikeet below I have used the Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4.0D IF ED Micro AF lens. For these three images I was… Continue reading A Review Using The Nikon Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF ED Micro AF Lens For Birds