Tracking Fast Moving Subjects
This past summer, I acquired a Nikon D300 DSLR to use for action photography. Using the new autofocus system built into this camera, my percentage of sharp and in focus images of fast moving subjects has drastically increased.
As most of you know, I spend a lot of time shooting nature and wildlife. [...]
Nikon 10.5mm AF f2.8 G DX IF-ED Fisheye Lens
The Nikon 10.5mm AF f2.8 G IF-ED Fisheye Lens is a specialized optic encompassing a 180 degree rectulangular angle of view. Equivalent to a 16mm focal length on 35mm, this is not a lens you would leave on your camera for everyday use, but rather employ for special effects to produce unique and creative [...]
My Favorite Lens
A few weeks ago, I replaced my Nikon 80-200mm AF ED f2.8 push-pull lens purchased over 10 years ago with Nikon’s updated version of this lens, the 70-200 F2.8 AFS VR ED. This lens is now my absolute favorite and is on my camera constantly due to its versatility and quality.
The true focal length of [...]
Trip to Jim Thorpe, PA
I spent three very enjoyable days (August 21-24) on a photography and mountain biking trip to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Jim Thorpe is a very small town (named after the famous athlete) located in the Western Pocono Mountains, approximately 2.5 hours from New York City.
I went to Jim Thorpe with the intention of photographing a [...]
Upcoming Photo Classes
There are three classes being held at Unique Photo in the next couple of weeks that will be of interest to intermediate and advanced photographers interested in learning lighting techniques and color management.
The first course is Lighting Techniques for the intermediate and advanced photographer scheduled for Thursday, August, 28 from 6 to 8PM. This [...]
