Having recently added the Nikon Z8 to my camera bag, I’ve made the decision that it’s time to start upgrading my lenses to the Z mount. After the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 that came in the Z8 kit, my first addition is the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR. Why Buy This Lens When I purchased … [Continue Reading] “Nikkor Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR”
Travel Tripod, Another One…
If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you’ll know I have an unhealthy obsession with tripods. I’ve been searching for a travel tripod that meets my needs for a while. I have liked the look of the Peak Design travel tripod since it was launched, but I think it’s massively over … [Continue Reading] “Travel Tripod, Another One…”
Firmware Version 2.0 for the Z8
Nikon have just announced firmware version 2 for the Z8 which brings some highly anticipated features from the Z9 and Zf. There is one I’m particularly excited to try out. The biggest updates included in this firmware release are a dedicated AF subject detection mode for birds, pixel shift shooting, and the one I’m really … [Continue Reading] “Firmware Version 2.0 for the Z8”
Fuji Upgrade
If you’ve been following my ramblings for a while, you’ll know that I started my journey into mirrorless cameras a few years ago by purchasing a Fuji X-T3. Three years on, and I still use it frequently. I do miss the 48 megapixel image size of my D850 though. I figured now was as good … [Continue Reading] “Fuji Upgrade”
Oulton Park Track Day
After my recent outings to Silverstone and Cadwell Park, I’m really starting to enjoy motorsport photography and my images are getting better. When I got offered another chance to get to a circuit, I jumped at it. This time I would be heading out to shoot an Oulton Park track day. It’s been a long … [Continue Reading] “Oulton Park Track Day”