The Nikon D7100 DSLR: DX-Format Flagship?
Last night, Nikon announced the long-awaited D7000 replacement, the new D7100 DSLR. You can pre-order a D7100 here so that you have one in your hands the minute they come out. The D7000, to me, has...
View ArticleThe Sensor Plane Photography Podcast: Episode #4
I had a chance to sit down with Tony Sweet for this episode of The Sensor Plane podcast. Tony and I discuss the recent advances in mirrorless camera systems; he’s started using the Fujifilm X Pro-1 and...
View ArticleHands-on with the Fujifilm X-T1: First Impressions
Well, I decided I’d see what the hub-bub was all about with regard to the Fujifilm X-series cameras. I’ve known for some time that these cameras have a great sensor (16MP, APS-C, no AA filter), but the...
View ArticleFuji X-T1 News: New body, New Firmware
Fujifilm announced a new color (Graphite) X-T1 body to be released later this year. While it looks really nice, it’s really the same camera as the original (black) X-T1, which I use as my primary...
View ArticleNew DSLRs from Nikon and Canon
There have been a couple new cameras in the news lately. For Canon shooters, the new 5DS and 5DS R models deliver 50-megapixel (8688 x 5792 pixel) full-frame (36x24mm) images. I know many Canon...
View ArticleNikon D500: Hands-on first impressions
My Nikon D500 arrived today! Finally, I get my hands on a true flagship DX body from Nikon. I’ve always had a place in my kit for a DX body, because I appreciate the extra reach when shooting wildlife;...
View ArticleNikon D500: Sample NEFs & ISO Performance
The Nikon D500 has an in-spec ISO range of 100-51,200. Let’s see how these images look across the ISO range from my production camera, which I received yesterday. Nikon D500 ISO Test Images I...
View ArticleDoes the D500 lose detail at high ISO?
After my Nikon D500 ISO post yesterday, seems as though people didn’t agree with my assessment that the Nikon D500 handles noise very well through ISO 6400. In particular, several people were pointing...
View ArticleNikon DSLR Secrets: My Menu
The secret to finding frequently used items in your Nikon Menus Have you ever been shooting with your Nikon DSLR and find yourself needing to change a menu setting quickly but cannot remember where...
View ArticleNikon D850 Officially Unveiled
Nikon D850: The Do-Everything DSLR? Early this morning, Nikon formally announced the full details of their newest DSLR, the Nikon D850. Most of the specs seem to match what others predicted, and are...
View ArticleNikon 1 V1 ISO Performance: Pixel Peeping vs. Image Sharing
In my review of the Nikon V1, I subjectively rated ISO performance. It seems as though the first thing people want to do with any new camera is crank the ISO and then try to shoot in the dark (ok, I’m...
View ArticleIntroducing the Nikon 1 System Resource Page
Introducing the Luminescence of Nature Nikon 1 System Resource Page, a one-stop resource for Nikon 1 users. The post Introducing the Nikon 1 System Resource Page appeared first on Jason P. Odell...
View ArticleNikon D4 Virtual Horizon in the Viewfinder
[youtube_sc url=”http://youtu.be/519IZwEUzbc” title=”Nikon%20D4%20Virtual%20Horizon” border=”1″ color=”white” autohide=”1″ hd=”1″] I took delivery of a new Nikon D4 yesterday. Wow! It’s an awesome...
View ArticleNikon D4 Hands-on First Impressions
I took delivery of a Nikon D4 earlier this week, and although I’m still putting it through its paces, I figured I’d jot down some of my immediate thoughts and impressions that I’ve gotten so far. I’ll...
View ArticleThe Sony XQD Memory Cards: Mac Owners Beware
Sony's new XQD cards are fast, but Mac users might have problems getting the most of that speed. The post The Sony XQD Memory Cards: Mac Owners Beware appeared first on Jason P. Odell Photography.
View ArticleNikon D4 Autofocus Test
Here’s a quick AF test with the Nikon D4. This is a continuous 39-shot burst at 10fps using the 70-200mm f/2.8 AFS G VRII zoom Nikkor. Out of 39 shots, only two seemed too soft to really use. That’s...
View ArticleTesting the Nikon D4: Backwards Thinking?
A Brief Journey Into Madness I’m still extremely pleased with my Nikon D4, but for reasons I couldn’t quite put my finger on (pun intended), I was having brain-lock in the field using EV compensation....
View ArticleNikon D4: A Good Landscape Camera?
At first glance, it would seem that the Nikon D800 is a far-better choice for landscape photographers than the Nikon D4. Let's look at those specs a little closer and see where the differences lie. The...
View ArticleNikon 1 V1 Price Drop
The Nikon 1 V1 is on sale right now with a two-lens kit for only $449. The post Nikon 1 V1 Price Drop appeared first on Jason P. Odell Photography.
View ArticlePhotography: Process and Practice
You’ve heard it before: A new camera won’t make you a better photographer. If not, then what will? Photography is a craft that blends art and technology. Each skill on its own requires patience and...
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