The fall is one of those times of year when camera and lens manufacturers tend to launch a spate of new products. Accompanying those releases are the inevitable reviews and a plethora of commentary (both pro and con) by pundits and readers alike on photographic web sites. Amidst all of this din and distraction it is often difficult to assess whether to buy new gear or not. Getting off the gear replacement merry-go-round can be much more difficult than it first appears. Continue reading Getting Off the Gear Replacement Merry-Go-Round
Category Archives: Gear Reviews
Factors to consider when choosing a Nikon 1 body
I regularly get emails and calls at the office from people looking at the Nikon 1 system and wondering which body would be best for their needs. Choosing a Nikon 1 body really depends on your specific needs and preferences. Continue reading Factors to consider when choosing a Nikon 1 body
Overcast Birds-in-Flight Test
When I looked out of the window this morning I was greeted by a dull, grey day. My spirits immediately lifted – what a perfect time for an overcast birds-in-flight test with my Nikon 1 V3!
Nikon 1 System Update
It has been over a year since I published the “What’s in my bag: Nikon 1” article. Since a few things have changed, I thought an update on my Nikon 1 system components would be in order, especially since my Nikon 1 gear no longer fits in just one bag! Continue reading Nikon 1 System Update
Nikon 1 GP-N100 GPS Review
I recently purchased a Nikon 1 GP-N100 GPS unit for my Nikon 1 V2 cameras and had the opportunity to test it out during our recent trip to South Carolina. Continue reading Nikon 1 GP-N100 GPS Review
Nikon 1 J4 wet weather test
During our recent trip to South Carolina we faced some very inclement conditions which allowed me to do a quick Nikon 1 J4 wet weather test. Continue reading Nikon 1 J4 wet weather test
1 Nikon 10-100mm f/4-5.6 Hands-on Review
To prepare for my hands-on review of the 1 Nikon 10-100 mm f/4-5.6 zoom lens I’ve spent the past couple of weeks shooting a few thousand images with it. Continue reading 1 Nikon 10-100mm f/4-5.6 Hands-on Review
Butterflies with 1 Nikon 10-100 f/4-5.6
After spending a number of days shooting with the 1 Nikon 10-100 mm f/4-5.6 lens, I wrapped up by field testing today at the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory. What follows are some images of butterflies captured with the 1 Nikon 10-100 mm f/4-5.6 lens. Continue reading Butterflies with 1 Nikon 10-100 f/4-5.6
Why I love shooting with the Nikon 1 system
This short article outlines some of the reasons why I love shooting with one of the worst-rated cameras on the market…the Nikon 1 V2. Continue reading Why I love shooting with the Nikon 1 system
Movo Extension Tubes Hands-On Review
As some regular readers know I’ve been experiencing some quality and durability issues with my Vello Extension Tubes for Nikon 1. These tubes are in the process of being redesigned with metal mounts which should be a significant improvement over the plastic mount version currently available. Since I do a fair amount of work with my Nikon 1 gear with extension tubes I didn’t have the luxury of time to wait for the redesigned tubes. I decided to investigate some other options and recently I purchased a set of Movo Extension Tubes for Nikon 1. Their main selling feature are the metal mounts. What follows is a brief Movo Extension Tube hands-on review. Continue reading Movo Extension Tubes Hands-On Review