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Manual Mode with Auto ISO in Wildlife Photography

June 19, 2024 By Massimo Vignoli 34 Comments

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Using Manual Mode with Auto ISO is very useful for fast-paced wildlife photography. In this article, I’ll explain how to set Manual Mode + Auto ISO, how it works, and why it’s so effective. Also, I’ll provide some tips on optimizing exposure and maximizing your image quality in this mode.

Seven More Detailed Nikon Z6 III Comparison Articles Published!

June 17, 2024 By Spencer Cox 2 Comments

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I didn’t want to crowd the homepage by posting all of them here, but in addition to the Nikon Z6 II versus Nikon Z6 III comparison that Jason published earlier, we’ve also finalized another seven comparison articles between the Z6 III and its closest competitors. Links are below:

5 Things to Know About the Nikon Z6 III

June 17, 2024 By Spencer Cox 39 Comments

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Nikon just announced the Z6 III, building upon the earlier Z6 II substantially. Some of the Z6 III’s features aren’t found anywhere else in Nikon’s lineup, like the partially stacked CMOS sensor. This article breaks down the top 5 things you need to know about the Z6 III that aren’t obvious from the specs alone.

Nikon Z6 III Announcement: A High-Speed Hybrid

June 17, 2024 By Spencer Cox 33 Comments

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Nikon just announced the highly-anticipated Z6 III, a full-frame mirrorless camera that prioritizes speed and video capabilities. Compared to the previous generation Z6 II, the Z6 III has a much better autofocus system, a best-in-class viewfinder, and the world’s first “partially stacked” CMOS sensor. The video features are particularly improved.

Nikon Z6 III Pre-Order Links

June 17, 2024 By Spencer Cox 4 Comments

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Sometimes with big announcements like this one, the official pre-order links don’t arrive until slightly after the official announcement, but they’re live now! The Nikon Z6 III ships in late June (B&H and Adorama specify June 25) for $2500.

Photography News: Nikon Z6 III Tomorrow, Nikon’s New Self-Service Site

June 16, 2024 By Spencer Cox 11 Comments

Abstract Sample Photo Oil and Water 7 Nikon Z 105mm f2.8 VR S Macro MC

It's nice to have "something to photograph when there's nothing to photograph." For me, that's macro photography of oil droplets floating in water. If the weather is bad, or if I'm not inspired by anything nearby, I know that I can always exercise my photography muscles by spending an afternoon...

Protest Photography: A Neglected Photographic Genre?

June 16, 2024 By Gary Fields 10 Comments

In the aftermath of events in Israel and Gaza following October 7, 2023, the entire world, including the U.S., has witnessed a wave of protests unlike anything since the summer of 2020 after George Floyd was killed by police. Photo images of these recent protests have appeared in the major media...

DxO PureRAW 4 Review: An Improved Revolution?

June 15, 2024 By Massimo Vignoli 10 Comments

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DxO PureRAW is a handy software that first appeared in 2021, promising photographers a solution to improve the quality of Raw files by automatically correcting lens defects and getting rid of image noise. In this article, I’ll focus on the features that DxO added to PureRAW version 4 and how...

Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Review

June 13, 2024 By Spencer Cox 86 Comments

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We’ve fully updated our review of the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, including detailed tests from the field and the lab. Though not a perfect lens, it’s surprisingly usable throughout the zoom range and makes a lot of sense if you want a single do-it-all optic.

How Three Photographers Edited the Same RAW Files

June 11, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher 42 Comments

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There was a time when photography had to defend its place in the sun among traditional artistic disciplines. It was accused of being a soulless reproduction of reality with only a hint of the author’s creative imagination. Those days are thankfully over.

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