Update: The rebate has been extended to Mar 30th 2013. Just in case some of you are in the market for new lenses. Nikon has a limited time instant rebate program going on from now until Mar. 2nd, 2013. Mar. 30th 2013 A lot of their “pro” lenses are on sale for up to $350 [...]
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Spring blossom… with the new 50mm f1.8G lens
We’ve been searching for a cherry blossom orchard for what seems like an eternity =). No, we still haven’t found the perfect one yet, but we were able to find a group of cherry (?) trees down the street. How could we resist?
Also posted in: Photography, Portraits, Reviews Tags: cherry blossom, gear review, Lensbaby, Lensbaby Sweet 35, natural light, Nikon 50mm f1.8G photos, spring photos 5 Comments
FAQ Fridays: Is renting a DSLR lens worth it?
This week, we have a special FAQ Fridays for you. We’ve got another video review! Have you ever wanted to try out a $2000 lens but didn’t want to shell out that kind of money just to see if you like it or not? We’ve been just as curious and decided, WTH, why not?… it’ll [...]
See our rental experience videoAlso posted in: FAQ Fridays, Reviews Tags: borrowlenses.com, faq fridays, gear review, rent, video 9 Comments
Gear review: Sanho Hyperdrive Colorspace UDMA
Update: A new updated version 2 of the device has been released. I don’t have it, since the original has been rock solid for me, but from what I’ve read it has an updated interface as well as an ad-hoc wireless dongle. Essentially, you plug in a wifi dongle and can connect to the device [...]
See the video reviewAlso posted in: Photography, Reviews Tags: faq fridays, gear review, photography gear, portable storage, sanho hyperdrive colorspace 8 Comments
Gear: Nikon’s new 85mm f/1.8G lens!
For those of you who love photos with lots of dreamy bokeh, this new lens is welcome news. What’s so special about it? It’s the perfect portrait lens at an awesome price!
See what I think about this new lens.FAQ Fridays: California sunbounce reflector
It’s time for another FAQ Friday post. This week’s question is from Lisa who is asking about the CA Sunbounce reflector. If you’ve been thinking about an outdoor reflector vs and umbrella, hopefully this post will clear some things up. Question: I’ve read your Gear List and found the California Sunbounce item to be very [...]
See the answerAlso posted in: FAQ Fridays, Reviews, Tutorials Tags: CA sunbounce review, faq fridays, tips, umbrella 3 Comments
Gear news: Nikon’s new 50mm f/1.8G lens
Just wanted to give you camera gear-heads out there a quick heads up. If you’re in the market for a new “portrait” lens, this is the one to get. For the cropped-frame sensor cameras out there, which is most all of the consumer DSLRs (Nikon D3100,D5100, D90, D7000, D300)… the 50mm is the perfect focal [...]
read my thoughts on the new 50mm f/1.8G lensPosted in: Gear 4 Comments
Apple releases new iPad mobile device
There was actually a time during the Apple iPhone’s launch that a Bloomberg news columnist (Matthew Lynn) said Apple’s new iPhone was cool but will hardly make a dent in the mobile devices market. His exact words were: “Apple will sell a few to its fans, but the iPhone won’t make a long-term mark on [...]
More Apple iPad specsThe best rechargeable batteries: Sanyo Eneloops
I thought I’d do a quick post today about the type of rechargeable batteries I use on all my speedlights. First off, why not use regular Energizer AAs? Well… besides the cost of having to buy a new pack each time, the Sanyo Eneloops also recycle the speedlights faster than most other batteries. This means [...]
Also posted in: Reviews Tags: best batteries, photography gear, rechargeable batteries, Sanyo Eneloop review, strobist 2 Comments
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 picture quality
Awhile back I purchased the Nikon 85mm f/1.4 prime lens. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about… why was there such a price difference from a general lens to a “pro” grade lens? After reading countless reviews online, I finally closed my eyes and clicked the purchase button. This was going to [...]
See more Nikon 85mm f1.4 photosAlso posted in: Photography, Portraits, Reviews Tags: Nikon 85mm f1.4 photos, portrait, summer dress, test 4 Comments
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