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Category: Reviews and Commentary

Reviews and commentary on photography-related hardware, software, books, web sites, etc.

Categories: Reviews and Commentary Posted on October 6, 2016June 18, 2021

Isolation with the Lensbaby Sweet 50

The Lensbaby Sweet 50 is a manually-focused 50mm f/2.5 lens with the interesting ability to restrict the sharpness in an image to a localized portion of the frame. Most lenses are designed to have good sharpness from the center out to the edges and corners of the … Continue readingIsolation with the Lensbaby Sweet 50

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Categories: Reviews and Commentary Posted on August 22, 2016June 18, 2021

Nikon Firmware Fantasy #1—Separate Mirror-Up Exposure Delay Mode

This week I want to start a series that I call Firmware Fantasies. They are basically an assortment of firmware updates that I wish Nikon would make for my D800, or at least include in new cameras going forward. Most of these should be pretty easy … Continue readingNikon Firmware Fantasy #1—Separate Mirror-Up Exposure Delay Mode

by Jim
Categories: Reviews and Commentary Posted on August 14, 2016June 18, 2021

Nikon 300mm f/4E PF Conquers the Desert Sun

If you want to isolate a cactus next to a large setting sun, you need a reasonably long telephoto. With the sun in the frame, you also need that telephoto to resist flare. The compact and wonderful Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is … Continue readingNikon 300mm f/4E PF Conquers the Desert Sun

by Jim
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