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camera and lens reviews
Nikon
- first impressions: Nikon D800 - (2012-07)
- review: Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G lens - (2012-06)
- review: Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G lens - (2012-06)
- Nikon D4 / Nikon D800 time-lapse photography – review - (2012-04)
- lens review: Nikon 50mm f/1.4G vs Nikon 50mm f/1.8G - (2011-09)
- using the Nikon D3100 for its video capability - (2010-12)
- Nikon 85mm f1.4G AF-S - (2010-10)
- Nikon 24mm f1.4G AF-S - (2010-08)
- Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 AF-S VR II – preview - (2010-02)
- Nikon D5000 – (2009-08)
- Nikon D700 – first impressions – (2008-07)
- Nikon 200mm f2 AF-S VR - (2009-02)
- Nikon SB-900 review – (2008-08)
- Nikon SB-900 thermal protection – (2008-11)
- strangling the Nikon SB-800 – (2008-07)
- destination weddings – choice of gear (Nikon related) – (2009-04)
Canon
- review: Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II withSarah R – (2012-11)
- review: Canon ST-E3-RT and Canon 600EX-RT speedlites, with Molly K - (2012-06)
- review: Canon 600EX-RT speedlite, with Karyn - (2012-05)
- video clip: using the Canon 600EX-RT Speedlites on a photo shoot
- review: Canon EOS 5D Mark III – high-ISO noise performance, with Elmira
- camera review: Canon G1 X
- a short video clip using the Canon 300mm f/2.8L IS II – a moving portrait, with Lea
- review: Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L fisheye zoom lens - (2011-08)
- initial images – Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L fisheye zoom - (2011-08)
- Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS II - (2010-05)
- Canon 100 mm f2.8 IS macro – (2009-10)
- Canon 200 mm f2 IS – (2008-07)
- my choice of gear for destination weddings (Canon related) – (2008-07)
- repairing the Canon 580EX hotshoe foot
- repairing the Canon 580EX II hotshoe foot
- tightening the hot-shoe on the Canon 1-series D-SLRs
flash photography & lighting gear
- review: Westcott 7′ Parabolic Umbrella (model – Ulorin Vex) - (2012-08)
- review: Impact Quikbox 24″x24″ softbox - (2012-06)
- Impact LiteTrek 4.0 DC Monolight & Battery Pack Kit - (2011-08)
- continuous studio lighting – Westcott Spiderlite TD5 - (2011-06)
- Frio ColdShoe Mount - (2011-06)
- comparison: Lowel ID-light & Litepanels MicroPro & Dedo Ledzilla - (2011-03)
- photo session – Shawna – with PocketWizard AC3 ZoneController
- Keegan – photo session – PocketWizard FlexTT5 + AC3 ZoneController
- using the PocketWizard AC3 Zone Controller
- Lastolite 8.6″ Ezybox for speedlights - (2011-01)
- Lastolite 24×24 Ezybox softbox kit - (2010-06)
- Custom Brackets Digital Pro-M rotating bracket kit – (2011-01)
- Litepanels MicroPro LED video light - (2010-09)
- Manfrotto lightstands – 1051BAC and 1004BAC - (2010-06)
- speedlight / flashgun recommendations
- battery packs I use with my speedlights
- Radio Poppers (P1) - (2008-09)
- PocketWizard mini-TT1 and Flex-TT5 - (2009-04)
various other reviews & articles
- review: Fuji X100s - (2013-04)
- review: Litepanels Croma – variable color temperature LED video light - (2013-03)
- bokeh: Sony RX1 vs Nikon 35mmm f/1.4G review – (2013-03)
- Lens Skins – bling for your lenses
- Fuji X100 camera review – photo shoot with a model
- Fuji X100 review – photographing a wedding
- initial impression: Fuji X100
- 2012 is going to be an exciting year for photographers / Fuji X10 review
- Mac-centricity – my experience of changing over to Mac
- the iPad – not a review
- review: Sony WX1 – point & shoot digital camera
- LensAlign focus calibration system
- pimp my camera rig
- mix ‘n-matching lenses of different makes
- lens hoods – your best protection
- the best camera in the world
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I would like your view on the emerging mirrorless camera systems for someone who thinks of photography in a professional way. These systems seem to be proliferating e.g. Sony’s announcement this week of a 24 Megapixel 1/2 frame camera with EVF built in ( $1400 with kit zoom lens). It appears as if these cameras are similar to the old and new rangefinder cameras in their positive attributes of compactness and silent operation.
Comment by Fred Silver — September 10, 2011 @ 11:01 pm
Comment by Neil vN — February 6, 2012 @ 3:34 pm
Hello, First of all I’d like to say thank you! I just stumbled across your page 3 days ago and my mind is racing with new information. I’m guilty of being “afraid of the flash” But I am trying to get more into wedding photography and I know that flash will be required in so many areas. Anyhow, I hear you talking about high iso’s and how they are much easier with new camera’s to achieve a clean image with high iso’s etc. My question is with the 5d. I want to upgrade to a full frame sensor so I was wondering if the 5d is efficient enough to work with high iso’s and shutter speeds with bouncing the light etc. I have the option to get the 5d mark 2 but I was thinking I could save money getting the 5d and be able to use the left over money towards upgrading my glass too. Any input would be wonderful.
Comment by Sarah — February 6, 2013 @ 3:19 pm
Comment by Neil vN — February 6, 2013 @ 3:33 pm
Hi Neil,
I have an offer for buying Nikon digital SLR D3100 plus (18-55mm + 70-300mm) lenses, 14 mega pixel, HD movie recording, 3.0 inch LCD for (530 US$).
Q: Is it professional camera for photography, what bad about it, what do u think about the price.
Your opinion would affect my decision. Thanks a lot.
Hisham
Comment by Hisham/Egypt — February 12, 2013 @ 10:43 am