Sony SLT-A77 digital SLR camera was announced together with the Sony SLT-A65 in August of 2011. I had a chance to test both cameras, along with a number of Sony / Zeiss lenses for the Sony mount, while reviewing the Nikon 1 camera system in late 2011. While I concentrate...
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Why Sensor Dust is More Visible at Small Apertures
Do you wonder why sensor dust is not visible at very large apertures, but starts to show up at small apertures like f/8? Below you will find an excellent illustration that demonstrates how aperture size affects the shape and the size of dust particles. (more…)
Best Nikon Lenses for Wildlife Photography (2025)
What are the best Nikon lenses for wildlife photography in 2025? Our readers often ask us about lenses for nature photography, and while I have already written about which Nikon lenses I consider to be the best for landscape photography, I have received numerous requests to write about lenses for...
Benefits of a High Resolution Sensor
As camera manufacturers are continuing the megapixel race, with Sony releasing a bunch of 24 MP APS-C (1.5 crop-factor) cameras like Sony A77, A65 and NEX-7, and Nikon releasing a high resolution 36 MP Nikon D800, many of us photographers question the need for such a high resolution sensor. Some...
Nikon D4 vs D800
While the Nikon D800 has not officially been released yet, its specifications have been leaked for a while now, so our readers have been asking more and more questions about it. In this Nikon D4 vs D800 comparison, I will write about the rumored specifications of the D800 and compare...
Nikon D4 vs D3s
Many of the current Nikon D3s owners like me probably wonder about the differences between the new Nikon D4 and the now obsolete Nikon D3s DSLR cameras. While I do not yet have the Nikon D4 to do more in-depth side by side comparisons, I decided to write about differences...
What is a Low-Pass Filter?
A low-pass filter, also known as anti-aliasing or "blur" filter, is used by camera manufacturers to eliminate the problem of moiré by blurring what actually reaches the sensor. The low-pass filter blurs the image very slightly. While extreme details are lost in this process, the problem of moiré is completely...
Nikon D3s Review
The Nikon D3s has received numerous awards, including "best product / camera" from various reputable organizations and websites. And it did for a reason - its image quality, high ISO performance, superb autofocus, fast speed, and rich features make it a phenomenal camera - truly one of the best cameras...
Nikon 1 30-110mm VR Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 VR lens, also known as "1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras. The...
Nikon 1 10-100mm VR Review
This is an in-depth review of the new Nikon 1 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens, also known as "1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM" that was announced on September 21, 2011 specifically for the new Nikon 1 system, together with three other lenses and the new Nikon V1 and J1 cameras....