Despite the advancing technology in cameras one advantage that full frame cameras will always have over DX cameras is the superior ISO noise performance. FX camera sensor measures at 24 x 36 mm in comparison to DX sensor at 15.8 x 23.6 mm. The lower pixel count per square … Continue reading
When shooting with prime lenses, you can’t go wrong with the trinity combo made up of Nikon 24mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4. This is what we used on a recent birthday party. Actually, we did throw in the Nikon 17-35mm f/2.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8 in the mix.
A few months back, I wrote about off camera flash technique which is much more preferred than having your flash fixed on to your hot shoe. You are most certain to achieve better lighting result if you have your flash off the camera. The new Nikon … Continue reading
A few day ago, I shot a Chinese stage theatre using the best Nikon combo; Nikon D3 + 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII and Nikon D700 + 24-70mm f/2.8. Why did I choose to put the 70-200mm f/2.8 on the D3 and not the 24-70mm f/2.8? It is simply because I want … Continue reading
Nikon has announced the replacement of one of its hot seller Nikon D90 and diverted from its traditional model number convention and called it Nikon D7000 (official here). Available from 29th Oct, 2010. Also announced were the highly anticipated Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4, Continue reading
First, if you want to know more about Off camera flash photography , check out the Lighting 101 and Lighting 102 guides from Strobist Blogspot. The website is all about learning how to use off camera flash starting from the beginning to all technical … Continue reading
If you are shooting in an open space, the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII is the most suited portrait lenses, amongst the 85mm f/1.5, 105mm f/2 DC and 135mm f/2 DC. The zoom range from 70-200mm covers from headshot to full body shoot … Continue reading
Nikon and Canon’s flash sync is typically 1/250s. This number defines the shortest time that the shutter curtain can maintain fully open. Any use of faster shutter speed will enable the 2nd curtain to close while the 1st curtain is still being opened. This effectively … Continue reading
A new addition to my Nikon collection is the Nikon D3000. Why did I get the D3000? It was on sale with a very attractive price tag and I was looking for a smaller camera. In fact, the twin lens kit was cheaper than a G11 … Continue reading
