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Nikon Z9 Wildlife Impressions: Libor Vaicenbacher

December 20, 2021 By Libor Vaicenbacher 79 Comments

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One of our readers, Libor Vaicenbacher, tested perhaps the first copy of the Nikon Z9 shipped to the Czech Republic and has sent us his initial impressions! We hope you enjoy this first look at the Z9 for wildlife photography, including full resolution NEF files for download.

Which Tamron Lenses Should Nikon Z Prioritize?

December 18, 2021 By Spencer Cox 43 Comments

Three Tamron Mirrorless Lenses

The recent, unexpected announcement of the Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 – with identical optics as the Tamron G1 28-75mm f/2.8 – makes me wonder what’s next. Will Nikon and Tamron work together on any more Z-series lenses? If so, these are the lenses they should prioritize.

Two Nikon Z Lens Announcements: 800mm f/6.3 Development and 28-75mm f/2.8

December 13, 2021 By Spencer Cox 22 Comments

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Today, Nikon announced the development of the roadmap’s 800mm f/6.3 prime as well as an unexpected 28-75mm f/2.8 Z-series zoom lens. Of the two, the 28-75mm f/2.8 is the big surprise and not exactly what it appears to be at first glance. Here’s what we know so far.

My Favorite Things I Learned About Photography in 2021

December 6, 2021 By Spencer Cox 13 Comments

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I never want to stop picking up new techniques in photography. If you’re constantly learning, you’re constantly improving. Now that 2021 is coming to a close, I’d like to share some things I learned this year and how they’ve helped my photography grow.

How to Take Better Photos of Trees and Forests

December 2, 2021 By Spencer Cox 22 Comments

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Trees and forests are deceptively difficult subjects to photograph. It seems that something is often lost in the process – maybe their scale, maybe their tranquility. Photos of a forest scene can easily turn into nonsensical jumbles even if the subject looks wonderful in person. How do you avoid that?

How to Make Your Tripod More Stable

November 28, 2021 By Spencer Cox 34 Comments

How to Make Your Tripod More Stable

Some of the most common advice in photography, especially for landscape and architectural work, is to use a tripod. But the story doesn’t end there. Even if you have a top-of-the-line tripod and head, bad tripod technique can result in some seriously blurry shots.

Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Photographers

November 26, 2021 By Spencer Cox 7 Comments

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There are lots of great Black Friday deals still left for photographers, and almost all of them carry over to Cyber Monday. Here are some of the ones that stand out to me.

Few Spots Left for Death Valley and Jordan Workshops

November 24, 2021 By Nasim Mansurov No Comments

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We have had a couple of cancellations for the Death Valley Workshop that's taking place in early January of 2022. If you would like to join us in this adventure, I recommend signing up as soon as possible, as these spots will fill up quick. To sign up for the...

8 Beach Photography Tips for Beginners

November 21, 2021 By Madhu Manickam 10 Comments

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Even though I'm usually a mountain person, I've always found it fun to photograph beach scenes, too. But I've also wondered why a beach scene can look terrific to my eyes while failing to translate into a photo. It took years of trial and error before I took pictures of beaches...

How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse

November 18, 2021 By Nasim Mansurov 75 Comments

Total Lunar Eclipse Phases

Photographers in some parts of the world are in for a treat, as there is a total lunar eclipse tonight! It’s visible the evening of November 18th, and/or early morning on the 19th depending on where you live. Look for it if you live in North or South America, the Pacific, very western Europe, or eastern Asia.

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