Cameras and Lenses Category Archive - Page 92

Nikon D800 vs D700

Now that the Nikon D800 is officially out, I am sure many photographers will be interested in seeing feature differences between the now obsolete Nikon D700 and the new D800. Please keep in mind that this Nikon D800 vs D700 comparison is purely based on specifications. A detailed comparison with...

Sony A77 Review

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...

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...