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Apple iPhone 7 Plus Camera Review

July 31, 2017 By Nasim Mansurov 47 Comments

iPhone 7 Plus Image Sample Large #7

Less than a year ago, Apple introduced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus phones to the market. The iPhone 7 Plus was the first Apple phone to have a dual lens design (28mm wide-angle and 56mm telephoto equivalent), so Apple put quite a bit of emphasis on photography with...

Experimenting with Flower Photography at f/1.2

July 29, 2017 By Thomas Stirr 43 Comments

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Like many other photographers I enjoy letting my mind wander, seeing if it will lead me to some kind of new photographic experiment that I haven't tried in the past. The idea of photographing flowers with a prime lens and an extension tube fell out of my old, porous brain...

Nikon D850 Wishlist

July 25, 2017 By Nasim Mansurov 82 Comments

Nikon D850 Teaser

Earlier this year, I published a long wishlist of features that I would like to see on the Nikon D820. Since Nikon decided to skip this model number and jump directly to D850, I figured it was time to revisit that article with more realistic goals and features many of...

The Death of Beautiful Rendition and 3D Pop on Modern Lenses

July 22, 2017 By Nasim Mansurov 372 Comments

Modern Lenses Lack Depth and 3D Feel (2)

With the release of high-quality modern lenses that are made to satisfy our insatiable appetite for sharpness, it seems that they also come with a curse. Unlike older classics that shone with their stunning look and feel, along with their beautiful rendition qualities that resulted in particularly attractive photographs with...

Composition Tip: Give Your Subjects Breathing Space

July 20, 2017 By Spencer Cox 32 Comments

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Composition, in general, can seem like a fuzzy concept to many photographers. Trying to frame an image in a way that “works” is not something that is intuitive, even for people who have been taking pictures for years. And, unlike other aspects of photography — focusing, selecting a sharp aperture,...

Why I Prefer Shooting with Nikon 1

July 18, 2017 By Thomas Stirr 117 Comments

prefer nikon 1 2

Before getting into this article, I'd like to state upfront that its intent is NOT to suggest that other people do what I have done in terms of choice of photographic equipment. Just because the 1" sensor Nikon 1 system is the best choice for my specific needs does not...

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E VR AF-P Review

July 17, 2017 By Nasim Mansurov 110 Comments

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR AF-P

In this in-depth review of the Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR lens, we will take a close look at what this full-frame lens has to offer when used on modern Nikon DSLR cameras, go over its features and compare it to its predecessor. The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E VR...

How to Calibrate Your Monitor

July 16, 2017 By Nasim Mansurov 59 Comments

Microsoft Display Color Calibration

Color calibration should definitely be an essential part of every photographer's workflow. Otherwise, it is impossible to tell whether the colors that are displayed by your monitor are truly accurate and whether what you see will match the print. There are many ways to do it and the process can...

Hasselblad X1D-50c Review

July 14, 2017 By Nasim Mansurov 47 Comments

Hasselblad X1D-50c

Hasselblad created quite a bit of buzz when it released the Hasselblad X1D-50c in June of 2016. With its 44x33mm image sensor, 2.36 MP electronic viewfinder (EVF), dual SD card slots, 3" touchscreen LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, leaf shutter, a super lightweight construction weighing only 725 grams with a battery and...

Was Growth in the Asian Market the Tipping Point for Nikon?

July 12, 2017 By Thomas Stirr 9 Comments

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It is always fascinating to contemplate what is beneath the strategy of various companies as they announce new products. Nikon's official confirmation that it is developing some new mirrorless cameras is garnering all kinds of attention. Rather than add to all of the speculation regarding potential camera specs of these...

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