The above unit is a standard Nikon PB-6 bellows unit which I have had for many years and it was excellent to use with the older manual focus Nikon lenses and also with the D-series auto focus lens for extreme close up images. It is not so easy to use with the current G-series lenses.… Continue reading Modified Nikon PB-6 Bellows Units – Focusing Rail – Nodal Rail
Nikon D800, D800E Digital SLR Camera
The new D800 digital SLR camera appears to be the ultimate camera where very high pixel counts are required. The camera will be capable of stunning still images and spectacular video clips. It provides a very large 36.3 megapixel sensor and the EXPEED3 image processing engine, the D800 will be the camera of choice for studio… Continue reading Nikon D800, D800E Digital SLR Camera
Image Theft On The Internet
The above image is one of my images that I really have much affinity for. I captured this image with my D700 camera and 105mm Micro lens at a local park and I find the colours very appealing. There is much we can do to avoid or make it harder for the thief to… Continue reading Image Theft On The Internet
Nikon D4 Digital SLR Camera
This is the ultimate camera for low light and fast shooting, but it will cost you an arm and a leg.. It is a camera with a CMOS image sensor, 36.0 × 23.9 mm and the EXPEED 3 image processing engine. The camera has an effective pixel count of 16.2-million pixels, and an incredible range… Continue reading Nikon D4 Digital SLR Camera
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
This AF-S Nikkor 85mm, f/1.8G is a fast f/1.8, medium focal length telephoto, fixed focal length lens. The lens is compatible with Nikon’s FX and DX format cameras. This lens is very ligjht weight and easy to carry. The lens uses a newly developed optical system which has been developed especially for digital cameras. The lens… Continue reading Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens
Nikon Speedlight Review SB-910 Electronic Flash
The SB-910 flash is a replacement for the previous SB-900. Similar to previous flashes it is fully compatible with the superb Nikon Creative Lighting System. Three illumination patterns are provided, standard, even and center weighted. This flash will automatically detect Nikon’s FX and DX formats and automatically selects suitable light distribution angles. A power zoom function… Continue reading Nikon Speedlight Review SB-910 Electronic Flash
Some Photography Tips for Better Images
There are many tips to help you get nicer images from your camera. With today’s cameras, generally the camera is very good in getting the exposure correct, but there are a few settings, where the camera can be overridden to change and improve the “look” of the resulting image.
Enhancing Your Tripod With Some Accessories
To obtain a stable camera for long exposures, the tripod is only part of the overall picture. There are many accessories to add to your tripod to make your photographic life easier and to make your images even sharper.
When you purchase your camera it will come with a standard 1/4″-20 screw socket for mounting to the tripod, this is somewhat inconvenient if you need to quickly mount the camera to the tripod.
Selecting a Tripod
I do prefer a tripod in many situations. Some examples of where I find a tripod useful and in some cases essential are as follows:
When using a long telephoto lens.
With Macro photography a tripod can greatly increase your success rate.
Where you want to carefully frame an image, a tripod is very useful, especially for landscape images.
Long time exposures require a tripod. Sometimes I may use a 10-stop Neutral Density (ND) filter for water scenes, resulting in exposures several minutes long.
Night photography. Even though cameras now can use extremely hig ISO settings a tripod can be very handy for night images and is essential for star images at night.
Nikon 1 F-Mount Adaptor FT-1
This Nikon 1 F-Mount adapter Nikon FT-1 will enable you to use your F-mount lenses with the Nikon 1 Seres mirrorless cameras. If you are already an FX or DX c amera shooter and have an array of F-mount lenses then this adapter will put all your existing Nikkor lenses at your disposal if you move… Continue reading Nikon 1 F-Mount Adaptor FT-1
Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight Flash
The Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight Flashis an extremely compact flash designed for use with the Nikon 1, V1 camera. The flash can be rotated vertically or horizontally for bouncing off ceilings or walls to give more even lighting. The flash is powered from the camera and needs no batteries and also provides a capture illuminator LED light… Continue reading Nikon 1 SB-N5 Speedlight Flash
Nikon 1 GP-N100 GPS Unit
The Nikon 1, GP-N100 GPS Unit will enable you to tag your images with their GPS coordinates if you like to travel with your Nikon 1 V1 camera, the tiny GP-N100 GPS unit will enable you to remember where you took each image. Sometimes I have a great deal of trouble trying to remember where I… Continue reading Nikon 1 GP-N100 GPS Unit
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD Zoom Lens
The Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom lens appears to be aimed more for the movie maker, using one of the new Nikon 1 cameras. This is a relatively large and heavier lens than the other Nikon 1 zooms. It is a 10 times power drive zoom and provides a very wide range in… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD Zoom Lens
Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8 Lens
The Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8 lens is the only prime lens and is the largest aperture lens in the recently released Nikon 1 system. If I were buying the Nikon the Nikon 1 system, this is one of the must have lenses from my perspective. This wide angle lens is so small and would… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8 Lens
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 Lens
The Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 lens is a long telephoto zoom to bring distant objects in close. The 30-110mm lens (35 mm equivalent: 81-297 mm) is quite long for a camera such as this. Whether you want to capture a still photo or a movie, the built-in Vibration Reduction will ensures steady shots, and the Nikon… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 Lens
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
The Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 lens is a very compact lens for the Nikon 1 CX system. It is a medium (normal) zoom lens with a 10-30mm focal length range, 35 mm equivalent 27-81 mm, there is a button on the lens to retract it for compactness when it is not being used. The lens… Continue reading Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera
The Nikon 1 J1 is an intermediate automatic operation camera that sits between the Coolpix models and the DX Digital SLR cameras and on that basis the general images performance will be something in between these cameras. But the Nikon J1 will be a camera capable of much faster operation than both the Coolpix and… Continue reading Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera
Nikon 1 V1 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera
The Nikon 1 V1 camera I believe, is aimed essentially at Coolpix users who want to advance to something more capable, but do not want to move to a full digital SLR camera. This model looking at the specifications appears to be aimed more at the enthusiast who is looking for a mirrorless small camera,… Continue reading Nikon 1 V1 Mirrorless Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera
New Nikon 1 CX Lens Mount
This is the new Nikon 1 lens mount which has been introduced on the innovative Nikon 1, V1 and J1 cameras. Why introduce a new mount? The new cameras are a mirrorless format without the bulk of the Digital SLR mirror arrangement, being much more smaller than a full DSLR as the lens flange to… Continue reading New Nikon 1 CX Lens Mount
Nikon 24mm f/2.8D Wide Angle Lens
The Nikon 24mm f/2.8D Wide Angle Lens is a superb wide angle lens for landscapes, photojournalism or candids. The lens is very compact and lightweight, it has close range correction (CRC) to provide high performance at both near and far focusing distances. Specifications Focal length, 24mm Maximum f/stop, f/2.8 Minimum f/stop, f/22 Lens Construction, 9… Continue reading Nikon 24mm f/2.8D Wide Angle Lens