Since the Nikon D810 got announced yesterday, we have been getting a lot of questions from our readers via emails, comments, and Facebook messages. After answering many questions and doing some additional research, I decided to compile everything I have gathered so far in a single article. Looks like the...
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Nikon D810 vs D800 / D800E
In this Nikon D810 vs D800 / D800E comparison, we will go over differences in specifications between these cameras and talk about what has been added, changed and improved. The Nikon D800 and D800E have been very popular camera models among enthusiasts and professionals for several years now. With world's...
Fuji X-T1 Review
Previously known for its popular X-Pro, X-E and X-M lines, the "T" line is specifically made to be "tough". With its all magnesium-alloy body, sealed buttons and compartments, the X-T1 is Fuji's first attempt at a fully weather-sealed mirrorless camera. Although Fuji's recent cameras have been quite popular, it had...
Up Close and Personal at the Zoo with the Nikon 1 V2
Recently a Photography Life contributor, Alpha Whiskey, posted a great article here on some techniques that we can use to challenge ourselves as photographers. Finding ways to grow and stimulate our individual creativity is one of the most important things we can do to advance our skill level. I gave...
Photographing Cormorants with the Tamron 150-600mm VC
Over the past week or so I’ve been out taking a lot of images to prepare for my upcoming review of the Tamron 150-600mm VC lens. At this point it looks like my review will be completed and up for Photography Life readers to see at the end of June....
Birds in Flight with the Tamron 150-600mm Lens
Many Nikon owners have been chomping at the bit waiting for the F-Mount version of the new Tamron 150-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VC zoom lens to be available. I recently borrowed a review sample from Tamron’s Canadian distributor. In advance of my full review, I thought that Photography Life readers would like...
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Review
This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art prime lens that was announced on January 6, 2014 for Sigma SA, Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony A mounts. Ever since Sigma announced its new "Art" lens line, it has been releasing superb new lenses and...
Micro Four Thirds vs DSLR Camera Considerations
Warm greetings to my fellow Photography Life readers! My name is Sharif and I am the photographer behind Alpha Whiskey Photography. I have been very kindly asked by Nasim to write an article for Photography Life, which has proved to be an excellent resource for photographers all over our planet....
D800 vs D4s For Wildlife in Low Light & Long Lenses
For whatever reason most of the wildlife photography I do ends up being in less than desirable conditions. Its rare that I get that perfect light, with the animal perfectly posed and the weather just right and me in the right place and time to capture it. A lot of times...
Macro Image Comparison: Nikon D800 vs Nikon 1 V2
Since buying my first Nikon 1 V2 in August of last year I’ve been having some fun trying to push the limits of this little, mirrorless camera and its small CX sensor to see what it is capable of producing. On the surface doing a macro image comparison between a...