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How to Use Nikon SnapBridge: A Beginner’s Guide

April 2, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher 47 Comments

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In 2016, Nikon first introduced SnapBridge, an app designed to create a "seamless connection between a camera and a smart device." I first used this app a year later on a trip to Australia, where I intended to use it primarily as a remote shutter release for my Nikon D500....

Photography News: Several New Lenses, Solar Eclipse Sales

March 31, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher 11 Comments

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Easter is celebrated differently in different parts of the world. In France, they make a giant omelet out of 15,000 eggs. In Hungary or Slovakia, girls are splashed with cold water or even thrown into a stream. And in the Czech Republic, we traditionally use a decorated “Easter whip” on our loved ones (gently)…

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 Announced for Nikon Z

March 28, 2024 By Jason Polak 11 Comments

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Tamron has just announced that their popular 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 will be available for the Nikon Z system beginning in mid-April! This will present a very interesting dilemma for Nikon Z shooters, who already have a native 28-75mm f/2.8 lens - but one which was based on Tamron’s G1 version...

Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Review

March 27, 2024 By Spencer Cox 23 Comments

Sigma 14mm f1.4 Art Product Photo

This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 Art, an ultra-wide prime lens made with Milky Way photography in mind. I tested this lens on both the Sony a7R V and the Nikon Z8 (using Megadap’s adapter) to see how it performs in practice.

Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Announcement & Pre-Order

March 26, 2024 By Spencer Cox 31 Comments

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Nikon has just announced the Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR for $1299.95, expected to ship in mid-April. The lens not only has a versatile 14.3× zoom, but also an impressive close-focusing distance with a maximum magnification of 0.35×. Here’s what we know about it so far!

10 Tips to Take More Interesting Wildlife Photos

March 25, 2024 By Hallie E. Cowan Barrera 3 Comments

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Wildlife photography is one of the most demanding forms of photography because so much is unpredictable. At times, there are only fleeting  moments to capture the shot you want. Sometimes the mentality of "just get any photo" can get in the way of capturing more intentional, artistic, and interesting photos....

Photography News: Nikon Superzoom Rumor, Memory Card Deals

March 24, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher 5 Comments

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If you noticed any significant mood swings in a positive direction this week, it may have been because March 20th was the International Day of Happiness. Still, I preferred to leave nothing to chance - I traveled for a few days from a country ranked 18th in happiness to one...

The Basics of Car Camping for Photographers (and Others!)

March 24, 2024 By Spencer Cox 34 Comments

Car Camping Site Utah

Done right, car camping can give you incredible flexibility when you travel. Imagine waking up to see the sunrise over a beautiful lake in the middle of nowhere, while having full amenities like power, hot meals, and your choice of camera gear. You can travel hundreds of miles in a...

Nikon Picture Controls Explained: Which One to Choose?

March 22, 2024 By Libor Vaicenbacher 39 Comments

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Nikon Picture Controls are the fundamental way in which Nikon photographers choose the colors, contrast, and “look” of a photo – that is, if you shoot JPEG. If you shoot RAW, maybe you’ve never given Picture Controls a second thought! But this could be a mistake. Here’s what you need to know.

A Day in the Life of a Landscape Photographer

March 20, 2024 By Spencer Cox 18 Comments

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I’ve just published a new video on YouTube called “A Day in the Life of a Landscape Photographer.” This video has been a long time coming; it’s our first in over two years! And it’s paired with the announcement of a major giveaway that I’ll be doing later this year. You can watch the video below.

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