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Telephoto Setup with Nikon 1 V2, FT-1 and Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G

April 25, 2014 By Thomas Stirr 60 Comments

Nikon 1 V2 FT1 Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G

Grimsby Ontario is on the raptor migration route and every year the town holds an indoor “RaptorFest” event at the local hockey arena during which various presentations of live birds, and educational initiatives are conducted. A fast, mid-range telephoto like the Nikkor 200mm f/2G VR would be the perfect lens...

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Review

April 24, 2014 By Nasim Mansurov 30 Comments

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Standing above all other Olympus mirrorless cameras, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a flagship model with the most impressive list of features. Built on the success of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 (which we highly praised), the E-M1 reigns over the OM-D line on a number of features - from the...

Tamrac ZipShot Tripod Review

April 22, 2014 By Thomas Stirr 17 Comments

Tamrac ZipShot Tripod

Recently when I was investigating ultra-lightweight and portable tripods I came across the Tamrac ZipShot. This tripod is one of the most innovative, lightweight tripod designs to hit the market in some time. The tripod comes in two sizes: the TR404 mini which extends to 28” in height, weighs 9...

Weye Feye Review

April 21, 2014 By Guest Poster 49 Comments

Weye Feye Default Screen Zoomed

This is a review of Weye Feye product (usage with Nikon D800 camera, iPhone 5 & iPad 2). Weye Feye is a wireless and remote control unit for a DSLR. This product is made by a company called "XSories". I think this is a French company with a subsidiary located...

Not All Lens Filters Are The Same

April 20, 2014 By Nasim Mansurov 64 Comments

Filter Comparison

The subject of using or not using protective lenses can invoke heated debates among photographers, with both sides often fiercely defending their choices. I am not going to debate whether it is right or wrong to use protective filters - that's certainly a personal choice. I have been using them...

Why Zeiss Does Not Make Autofocus DSLR Lenses

April 19, 2014 By Nasim Mansurov 90 Comments

Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Lens ZF.2

One of the frequently asked questions by our readers when we post information on Zeiss lenses (which are often optically stellar), is why Zeiss does not make autofocus lenses for DSLR cameras from Nikon and Canon. As you may already known, Zeiss is currently making autofocus lenses only for two...

The Question of 18-300mm Lenses, Part Deux

April 17, 2014 By John Sherman 79 Comments

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This article is written in response to "The Question of 18-300mm Lenses" article written by Romanas Naryškin. I used to like my 18-300mm zoom – I called it my Guilty Pleasure Lens (GPL). It was hands-down the most fun lens I ever shot with. When I wanted to just go...

Mosaiculture – Capturing Images at Large Public Venues

April 14, 2014 By Thomas Stirr 24 Comments

Mosaiculture (2)

With the prime holiday season just around the corner for many Photography Life readers, many of you will be facing challenges photographing at large, public venues. I thought it may be interesting to share some images I took at the Mosaiculture exhibit in Montreal last year, and some of the...

Why You Should Only Buy from Authorized Dealers

April 13, 2014 By Robert Andersen 88 Comments

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There is a lesson here for all, especially when purchasing expensive gear. Expensive is a relative term with a value that varies per individual and can't be generalized, the stuff being said here applies to all values of items. It comes down to how much value the item has to you and...

Shooting Flowers and Foliage with Telephoto Lenses

April 12, 2014 By Thomas Stirr 62 Comments

Thomas Stirr Flower Photography (1)

My wife is an avid gardener and for more years than I can remember, I have accompanied her on a wide range of garden tours and other such outings. While gardening is of little interest to me per se, I do find some enjoyment in capturing images of flowers and...

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