It’s been just over a year since I decided to protect my finances from inflation with some “sensible” investments. Stocks? Real estate? No – my limited imagination always came back to the idea of a new camera. In the end, I bought a mirrorless body for the first time, the Nikon Z9.
What’s the Best Nikon Z Midrange Zoom?
I've had the privilege to test all of Nikon's Z-series midrange zooms extensively over the last several years, both in the field and in the lab. Nikon hasn't been shy about making them, either! There are six full-frame Nikon Z midrange zooms so far, ranging from the cheapest 24-50mm f/4-6.3...
How to Get Started in Underwater Photography Without Wasting Money
If you've considered starting underwater photography for the first time, maybe you were put off by how expensive and gear-intensive it can be. And it's true - transitioning from taking photos on dry land to capturing stunning underwater images isn't easy! It requires careful planning and strategic gear investments. That's...
5 More Common Mistakes in Bird Photography
Last week, I listed five common mistakes that can thwart your efforts to capture the perfect bird photograph. Today, I will add to my miniseries with another quintet of common mistakes in bird photography. When you’re photographing birds – and other wildlife subjects – keep these things in mind!
Photography News: Weekly Challenge Results, Great Zeiss Discounts
From now on, we are putting the results and information about the photography challenge in this weekly news article to make it easier to see everything in one place. Don't worry, the challenges will still continue and we will still feature a few of the submissions every week! I'll give you...
A Packing List for Travel Photographers
Whether you’re packing for a short photography road trip or a multi-week sojourn, it can be tricky to make sure you have all the necessary camera equipment, without overloading your bags! In this guide, I’ve laid out a list of the equipment that photographers should pack on every trip.
Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3, or 500mm f/5.6 PF with 1.4x Teleconverter?
In my review of the Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF, user Marceli commented that the Imatest scores for the 500mm f/5.6 + Nikon 1.4x TC III were similar to the score for the Nikon 800mm f/6.3 S lens, which we've also reviewed. Given this, does it still make sense to the...
Photographing a Wild Parrot Once Thought to Be Extinct
Today I would like to introduce you to a parrot which became so rare that, just a few decades ago, it was thought to be extinct. This is the Yellow-Eared Parrot - and unlike its extinct relatives, such as the Cuban Macaw, Carolina Parakeet, or Paradise Parrot, it has clawed...
Nikon Z30, Z50, and Zfc Added to Photography Life’s Comparisons Database
As we expand the Photography Life camera comparisons database, we have now added full head-to-head specifications comparisons that include the Nikon Z30, Z50, and Zfc against dozens of other cameras available today. Photography Life always aims to be the most comprehensive and accurate source for photography information online. I hope...
5 Common Mistakes in Bird Photography
Why do some photos leave our jaws on the floor, while others are not even worth looking at? In bird photography, this is doubly true. I estimate that well over 90% of the bird photos that appear on my memory card are bad. It's like gold mining. For every ton...