The photography world seems to be in an almost endless state of flux these days with a plethora of new cameras and lenses popping up in the market like mushrooms after a rain. Debates rage about the future of various brands, technologies and camera formats as folks share their often...
Synology DS1815+ Review
Choosing the right storage option can be a rather challenging process due to the sheer number of options available on the market today. The good news is, there is a solution for practically every need out there - from a simple low-cost backup solution to high-end and versatile storage arrays...
Super Telephoto Wildlife Photography – The Good and the Bad
If you have read any of my previous articles, then you would know I have two Nikkor super telephoto lenses and I often use them in wildlife photography. I also often mention that reach is important in wildlife photography and getting highly detailed and crisp images. Two of the super telephoto...
Why I No Longer Convert RAW Files to DNG
For a number of years I have been recommending our readers to convert RAW files from their cameras to Adobe's DNG format. In my DNG vs RAW article from 2010, I pointed out the reasons why using DNG over RAW made sense - it simplified file management, resulted in smaller...
Sony A7R II Hot Pixel Issue
I recently sold my D810 to get the Sony A7R II after it was announced by Sony, so I received it less than a week ago after ordering from Amazon. The specs were too tempting, especially with Nikon being somewhat stagnant in regards to innovation on the mirrorless front. Although...
How to Photograph Jokulsarlon
One of the most amazing landscapes in the world is Iceland’s Jokulsarlon lagoon — famous for its massive and beautiful icebergs. And if the lagoon isn’t enough, these glass-like icebergs routinely wash ashore on a nearby black-sand beach. This crazy combination is enough to attract photographers from across the globe. In...
Nikon F vs Canon EF – What’s the Difference?
Although discussing the topic of Nikon vs Canon can lead to unnecessarily long and emotional debates between photographers and I personally find such discussions silly, there are some distinct differences between the two systems that might be worth pointing out for those who consider investing into either system. Some of...
Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Announcement
Nikon's last announcement today is the new Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR, a super telephoto zoom lens designed for sports and wildlife enthusiasts. This lens is a very interesting announcement, because it is very different from all other super telephoto Nikon lenses we have seen in the past - it...
How to Upgrade to Windows 10
This week Microsoft released the long anticipated Windows 10, the latest, the greatest and the last "operating system of the future". Why the last? Microsoft claims that Windows 10 will be the last operating system with a version number, so we won't be seeing a Windows 11 or 12. Apparently,...
Travel Photography in Myanmar – a Photo Essay
What is most striking for a visiting photographer to Myanmar, beyond the legions of magnificent pagodas and monasteries, is its people. The 135 ethnic groups offer an extraordinary diversity of subjects to be sure, but it’s their welcoming nature and willingness to open their lives to the camera toting foreigner...