This lens is an extremely fast telephoto suitable for sports, theater events and nature photography where the lighting is limited. This lens is very suitable for use with the Nikon teleconverters, TC-1.4E II, TC-1.7E II and TC-2.0E III. Superb results will be obtained with all these teleconverters. The built in vibration reduction will give equivalent to… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED AF-S VR II Lens Review
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Night Photography with a Digital Camera
The above image has been captured from the Currumbin beach, looking towards Surfers Paradise, I took this image at the following camera settings: Aperture, f/16, Shutter speed, 30 seconds, 300mm lens, 100 ISO. The images is a panorama of two images stitched together in Photoshop and it was quite dark when the image was captured. The reason I… Continue reading Night Photography with a Digital Camera
How good is Nikon’s Vibration Reduction, VR
In this post I will give a few examples of how the Nikon Vibration Reduction function in your lenses can give improvements to your photography. To answer my question, how good is the VR, well using a 120mm VR lens at a shutter speed of less than 1/10 second and still getting sharp images, is very… Continue reading How good is Nikon’s Vibration Reduction, VR
Photoshop (CS5) – Adobe Camera Raw – Noise Reduction
Photoshop’s new Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) has had a major change in the new version of Photoshop CS5. The sharpening and noise reduction areas have had a major change and improvement. I heve recently tried out the new noise reduction and have found it to perform vastly better than the previous version. The version of Adobe Camera… Continue reading Photoshop (CS5) – Adobe Camera Raw – Noise Reduction
Nikon Camera Reviews, Recommendations, Sample Images, Articles and Software Processing
The following links summarise details and reviews of Nikon cameras and software processing on this site. We are adding to the reviews continually, so come back on a regular basis to see the latest reviews. These cameras are listed from the cheapest price to the most expensive in each category. In the following I will attempt… Continue reading Nikon Camera Reviews, Recommendations, Sample Images, Articles and Software Processing
Nikon, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF ED VR AF-S Lens Review
The 70-300mm 4.5-5.6, zoom lens is an excellent lens for the price point, using, IF-ED, extra low dispersion (ED) glass, silent wave motor and vibration reduction, VRII. Two switchable focus modes are available, M/A and M. The lens uses a nine blede rounded diaphram for excellent bokeh. This lens is aimed at the amateur photographer seeking good value at… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF ED VR AF-S Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review
This zoom lens is as sharp as any fixed focal length lens in its range. It is a great lens for general telephoto lens photography. There are three focus modes built in: M, M/A, A/M, the A/M focus mode, prevents accidental movements of the focus ring from overriding the autofocus while it’s operating. An aperture diaphragm with nine rounded… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review
This is a very large lens and is just hand holdable for short periods, but is far more comfortable when used on a good gimbal mount. This lens is equiped with the VR II system to help stabilize the lens, to minimizes blur caused by camera shake. There is a tripod mode to reduces vibration that may occur at shutter… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Lens Review
This super telephoto lens is a huge lens, it is slightly smaller and lighter than the 600mm f/4, and can be regarded as just hand holdable. However, it is far more comfortable on a tripod with a gimbal type mount. The excellent VR with this lens does help to make it hand holdable and maintain sharp… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Lens Review
Nikon D3s Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
The D3s in addition to superb high resolution still image quality, it offers HD quality D-Movie function, with an external stereo recording microphone, as well as convenient in camera editing functions, such as the ability to select the starting and ending points in order to trim D-Movie footage, as well as the ability to save selected movie frames… Continue reading Nikon D3s Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
Nikon D300s Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review
The D300S camera offers similar functionality to the D3s camera, with a lighter and in a more compact body. Video functionality has been added. This camera is the best of the DX cameras offering all professional features, an external microphone input is provided for stereo sound recording and dual card slots for CF annd SD memory cards. A… Continue reading Nikon D300s Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review
Nikon, Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Micro AF-S Lens Review
This 60mm AF-S Micro lens allows for life size close ups. The internal focusing, IF design allows focussing without changing the length of the lens. This lens is extremely sharp and the use of ED glass elements minimizes any chromatic aberrations. A M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual focusing. Nikon manufacture three micro lenses, the 200mm f/4.0,… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Micro AF-S Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D AF Lens Review
This lens is great for wide angle photography, it is extremely compact. If a lens is required wider than this, then go for the 14-24mm f/2.8 zoom. The lens features the close range correction (CRC) system to provide high performance at both near and far focusing distances, this lens is the best of the older… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D AF Lens Review
Camera Guide and Settings For Better Images
The following articles are general camera guides to the settings of your camera for better images. Beginners Guide – Top Ten Tips to Improve Your Photography Capturing Stunning Images Getting The Image Right In The Camera Camera Vibrations and Image Sharpness Slow Shutter Speed Raw Image Files and Processing Isolating the Subject Moving Images High Shutter… Continue reading Camera Guide and Settings For Better Images
Nikon, Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Lens Review
This is a huge lens with Nikon’s VR II system, to stabilize images due to movement, which gives an effective improvement of four stops. This lens is nearly always used on a tripod and a tripod mode is provided to help reduce any vibration that may occur. The A/M focus mode, allows instant switching from autofocus to… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 600mm f/4G ED VR AF-S Lens Review
Post Processing Tutorials and Articles
Photomatix HDR Tutorial Using Photomatix Photoshop Photoshop (CS5) – Adobe Camera Raw – Noise Reduction Photoshop (CS5) Post Processing – Double Exposure – Fireworks Photoshop (CS5) Post Processing – Single Image HDR Photoshop (CS5) Post Processing – Content Aware Photoshop (CS5) Post Processing – Selections Multiple or Double Exposures Saturation Solarization Unsharp Mask Cropping an… Continue reading Post Processing Tutorials and Articles
Nikon, Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED AF-S Lens Review
This lens is a super sharp wide angle lens with a large aperture of f/1.4 for existing and low light photography. The lens uses ED elements and nano crystal coating to reduce ghosting and flare. The lens provides a M/A swirch for autofocus with manual override and M for manual focussing. The lens is well protected against dust… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED AF-S Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Lens Review
This 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is very suited as a general purpose zoom lens for people and landscape photography. It has a 2.9 time zoom range with nine rounded diaphragm blades to give an excellent bokeh for the out of focus areas. This lens is extremely sharp. There is a M/A mode to enables instant switching from autofocus to… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Lens Review
Nikon, Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Lens Review
This lens is an AF-S update of the previously produced 50mm lenses, the autofocus with this lens is not as fast as some of the f/2.8 zooms but is quite adequate. The image quality with this lens is very good even at f/1.4. Colors are represented vividly saturated and very sharp. There is no nano… Continue reading Nikon, Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Lens Review
Nikon D700 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review
I have used this camera for two years and it performs every function I require. The D3 series of cameras may offer additional functions but they are larger, heavier and more expensive. The D700 offers both FX and DX formats as selected. This camera offers exceptional low noise performance and its imageing sensor of 12MPixels is… Continue reading Nikon D700 Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera Review