This is the second in a series of quick reviews of remotes, the Vello FreeWave Plus, which has been kindly provided to us by B&H Photo – the world’s largest photo and video equipment reseller where we buy most of our equipment. (more…)
Nikon ML-3 Compact Modulite Remote Review
If you are considering a new remote, you will find that there are currently numerous models available on the market. Thus, I have decided to share my thoughts and do a few brief reviews of some of them. The Nikon ML-3 Modulite Remote Control is kindly provided by B&H Photo...
AEO Photo Lightning Strike Pro Review
With spring here and thunderstorms in the forecast, I thought I would review the Lightning Strike Pro, a lightning shutter trigger from AEO Photo which has been kindly provided by B&H – the largest photo reseller in the world that we use more than any other to buy our photography...
Pinterest – Copyright Infringement Made Cool?
To start out on a positive note, let me say that I think the story of Pinterest is inspiring. It is tempting to believe that many of the simpler ideas associated with innovation have been thought of, and only very complex, time consuming, expensive initiatives can break new ground. Along...
Nikon Wireless Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 Review
This is a quick review of the Nikon Wireless Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1, which has been kindly provided by B&H – the largest photo reseller in the world that we use more than any other to buy our photography gear. (more…)
Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Review
This is an in-depth review of the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G prime portrait lens that was announced in January of 2012. The Nikon 85mm f/1.8G is a consumer-grade portrait lens for enthusiasts and seasonal pros that need quality optics of a fixed portrait lens at an affordable price point. Its large...
Nikon vs Canon vs Fuji in a Studio
I have been super busy working on a couple of big projects lately and this weekend I helped out Lola with her bridal work. While setting up the lights, I decided to try out and shoot with three different cameras - the Nikon D800 (see the recently published review of...
Confessions of a Deer Hunter
I spent quite a bit of time during my youth hunting in the woods of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Along with my family and friends, I was convinced that the first day of deer season was a national holiday! In truth, I invested far more time in preparation for deer season than...
Lowepro Flipside 300 Backpack Review
I recently reviewed Kata 3n1-33 which is my main travel pack for camera equipment. However, as I mentioned in that review, there are better choices if you need a backpack for hiking - for that I prefer the Lowepro Flipside 300. Obviously, it doesn’t carry nearly as much gear as...
Free Nikon App for the iPad/iPhone
If you just got a new Nikon flash or a new Nikon camera like the D4 or D800, maybe even a Nikon 1, there's an app for you. If you are like me, you don’t want to carry a big manual with you everywhere you go but for those rare...