Monthly Archives: April 2022

Weekly Sales: Topaz DeNoise; Z5 & Z6; Micro 4/3 Gear

pay per click advertising Outside my window, snow turns to rain. Occasionally the sun breaks through the clouds, bathes the landscape in a bright light, then ten seconds later goes behind clouds so dark that you feel as if it … Continue reading

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Photographing Something Before It’s Gone

When I shoot large format film, one of the great challenges is being picky with the photos I ultimately expose. Certainly there are benefits to shooting this way, namely that the rate of “keepers” is higher with this format. But … Continue reading

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Introduction to Manual Focus on a Camera Lens

Manually focusing your camera lens can seem tricky. Compared to the ease of autofocus, you may wonder why you even still have manual focus as an option. It still has a number of important uses, however, and it’s a great … Continue reading

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Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens Announcement

Today, Nikon announced its longest and perhaps most exciting Z-series lens to date with the 800mm f/6.3 VR S. Two things make this lens especially stand out: the unusually low weight of 2.4 kilos / 5.2 pounds, and the shocking … Continue reading

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The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3’s Unusual Price in Context

Most people seem to agree that Nikon’s newly-announced Z 800mm f/6.3 is a good price, launching for $ 6500. But that assessment only scratches the surface. In fact, for the focal length and aperture it offers, this is the least … Continue reading

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