22 June

Nikon D800 ©live

1 June

Nikon D800 ©live

21 May

Nikon D800 ©live

Nikon D800 firmware updates

Nikon have just announced a firmware update for the D800 and D800E. These re updates A1.10 and B1.10. They can be downloaded from the Nikon Europe website here. The update changes a couple of the menu designations for video and for the communications unit UT-1, but for me the main change has been on putting … Continue reading Nikon D800 firmware updates →

Scored another Nikkor.

I have just ordered another lens for my Nikon kit. I have been thinking for some time that I need a standard lens. Something that has a 50mm focal length, fairly fast, light and small enough to take on holiday together with a small zoom. Right from the start I wasn’t going to get a … Continue reading Scored another Nikkor. →

27 April

Nikon D800 ©live

*&^%£$% Sensor Cleaning.

I'm off for a week in Hampshire with Mrs M. It's a part of the country that I haven't been to in many a long year - I was still running around and playing in shorts and wellies the last time I went. Anyway, I decided I would just take minimal gear (after-all it is … Continue reading *&^%£$% Sensor Cleaning. →

Camera bags again

I’ve been looking for a bag that I can use whilst abroad on holiday, to hold my D7100 with the AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR that I originally got with the D600 that I sold. I wanted it also to have some room to carry a water bottle and other bits and pieces and … Continue reading Camera bags again →

22 February

Auto ISO

I spent my early photography days using film, especially reversal film which resulted in slides to show in a projector. Reversal film is not as forgiving as print film and that meant that you had to be pretty accurate with all camera settings and that included using the ISO recommended by the manufacturer. I started … Continue reading Auto ISO →