Nikon D4: Field testing and other notes
My Moab photo safari last week was the first real field test of my new Nikon D4. I had absolutely no issues with it in the field, and I captured over 1500 frames (NEF). Some testing requires extended...
View ArticleThe Mind is Blown (Nikon D800e)
Well, I finally caved in and ordered a new Nikon D800e. I figure it will be my primary landscape camera, when speed isn’t important. For my wildlife photography, I’ll probably stick with the Nikon D4,...
View ArticleHoliday Podcast With The Image Doctors
The Image Doctors, Jason Odell & Rick Walker, reunite for a year-end special podcast brought to you by Luminescence of Nature Press. Hear what Rick and Jason have been up to over the last year, and...
View ArticleThe Bigger Reason Why Megapixels Matter for Photo Enthusiasts
There's more to megapixels than just big prints and cropping.
View ArticleFuji X-T1 versus Nikon D4: High ISO Test
File this under “just for fun.” I have both a Nikon D4 and Fujifilm X-T1. Both cameras are roughly 16MP resolution, but the Fuji uses an APS-C sensor while the Nikon D4 is a 35mm sensor. I performed...
View ArticleNikon D4 Hands-on First Impressions
I took delivery of a Nikon D4 earlier this week, and although I’m still putting it through its paces, I figured I’d jot down some of my immediate thoughts and impressions that I’ve gotten so far. I’ll...
View ArticleNikon D4 Autofocus Test
Here’s a quick AF test with the Nikon D4. This is a continuous 39-shot burst at 10fps using the 70-200mm f/2.8 AFS G VRII zoom Nikkor. Out of 39 shots, only two seemed too soft to really use. That’s...
View ArticleTesting the Nikon D4: Metering comparison with D700
Anytime you get a new camera, it’s always a good idea to put it through its paces before taking it out on a critical shot. In this post, I’ll compare the Nikon D4 light meter with that of the D700. The...
View ArticleTesting the Nikon D4: Wildlife and Teleconverters
When Nikon first announced the D4, I’ll admit that there weren’t a ton of features in the spec sheet that really made me jump up out of my chair. Most of the new features are subtle, unless you are a...
View ArticleTesting the Nikon D4: Backwards Thinking?
A Brief Journey Into Madness I’m still extremely pleased with my Nikon D4, but for reasons I couldn’t quite put my finger on (pun intended), I was having brain-lock in the field using EV compensation....
View ArticleTesting the Nikon D4: Performance with the 70-300mm VR Nikkor
The 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AFS G VR zoom Nikkor is one of those lenses that is often overlooked by professionals as a viable telephoto option. Why? For starters, it’s relatively slow maximum aperture...
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