Donald Scarinci

Lenses Should You Upgrade to the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens?

June 4, 2018 Donald Scarinci

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens is the latest iteration of Nikon’s heralded 70-200mm f/2.8 constant aperture zoom lens. The impressive image quality is causing many professional and hobbyist photographers to trade up for the new lens. According to Nikon, the “new version takes that legendary performance to the next level with the same jaw-dropping image quality that has made it a prized lens of pros and serious hobbyists alike.” It also touts: “Whether you’re shooting a DX DSLR like the D500 or an FX powerhouse like the D5, the AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED…

Canvas Meural Digital Canvas Photo Frame Is Revolutionary

May 21, 2018 Donald Scarinci

Most digital picture frames feature low quality digital displays and painfully unsophisticated software programs. The Meural Digital Canvas Photo Frame is the exception. The images it displays look like real art. Digital connected canvases are the natural evolution of digital picture frames, yet Meural’s product far surpasses anything else on the market. As described by the tech startup, “Meural started from a very basic premise: we should all be able to change the art on our walls—whenever we want. Digital frames aren’t a new concept, but no one had created one that truly reproduces the experience of art. We spent…

Lenses Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens

May 7, 2018 Donald Scarinci

Sigma continues to deliver with its heralded ART lens line. The 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens is a superb portrait lens, delivering amazing compression and smooth bokeh. For photographers considering an upgrade, the lens is an excellent choice. The Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens is ideally suited for studio photography, portrait photography, and event photography. Below are several key features: Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture is ideal for shooting in low-light conditions and also provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques. Two F Low Dispersion (FLD) and two Special Low Dispersion…

Exhibitions The Photography Show Takes Over NYC’s Pier 94

April 16, 2018 Donald Scarinci

The 38th edition of The Photography Show was held April 5-8, 2018 at New York City’s Pier 94. Organized by the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD), the show is the longest-running exhibition dedicated to the photographic medium. It offers a wide range of museum-quality work, including contemporary, modern, and 19th-century photographs as well as photo-based art, video, and new media. This year’s edition of The Photography Show featured 96 fine art photography galleries, over 30 book sellers, 15 AIPAD talks, three special exhibitions, and one screening room. Works were presented by AIPAD members as well as new exhibitors including younger…

Gear Nikon Debuts AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR at CES

April 2, 2018 Donald Scarinci

Nikon used the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) to announced its first new lens of 2018 — the AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR. The new 180-400 lens features a built-in teleconverter, which is a first for Nikon. This is an FX, professional quality lens designed to replace the Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR2 lens that was released in 2010. It is the first time NIKON designed a lens with a built in teleconverter. “Pros who spend time behind a super-telephoto lens know a hard truth: when you need a teleconverter, you often need it in a hurry,” Nikon highlights….

Software New Version of Nik Collection for 2018

March 19, 2018 Donald Scarinci

When DxO acquired Nik Collection from Google, its fate was unclear. In good news for the dedicated users of the photo editing software, Google reversed course and confirmed that a new version will be released in 2018. The Nik Collection includes seven desktop image editing plug-ins that are popular with both professional and amateur photographers. The software suite includes color-correcting, image sharpening, and retouching tools. Silver Efex Pro is a great app for creating stunning black and white images, while Analog Efex Pro allows users to add a vintage look to photographs without the need for old-school equipment. Google acquired…

Lenses Should You Buy the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR?

March 5, 2018 Donald Scarinci

Nikon’s Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is a refresh of one of the best telephoto lenses on the market. The Best just got a lot better. This expensive specialty lens is designed for sports, wildlife and action photography, the lens is fast, durable and delivers outstanding images. It also performs excellent in low-light conditions. “Lighter and more rugged than its acclaimed predecessor, the AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR frees professionals and passionate shooters to capture the thrill of sports, action and wildlife with staggering clarity and precision, even when shooting handheld in challenging lighting conditions,” Nikon…

Uncategorized Flickr Unveils Top Photos of 2017

February 20, 2018 Donald Scarinci

As the year draws to a close, Flickr has released the top 25 photos of 2017. According to the photo-sharing website, the images were determined with an engagement algorithm and with Flickr staff curation. As the website explained: To reach this final list, we started with an algorithm that calculated the top photos based on a number of social and engagement metrics, for example, how many times the photo was viewed, faved, or shared. Flickr staff curated that raw data to avoid the results being a complete popularity contest. We also limited selections to one photo per photographer who placed…

Uncategorized Demand for Nikon D850 Outpaces Supply

February 5, 2018 Donald Scarinci

If you didn’t preorder the Nikon D850, it likely didn’t arrive in time for Christmas. Even now the Nikon D850 is hard to find in stock anywhere. It is perhaps the hottest camera body Nikon has ever made. According to Nikon Rumors, below are the latest shipping dates for existing pre-orders in the top three US retailers (shipping dates were last updated on December 21th): Amazon: now shipping to pre-orders placed on December 5th Adorama: now shipping to pre-orders placed on December 11th B&H: now shipping to pre-orders placed on October 17th The retail price for the body only is $3,299.95. Yet, despite the steep price…

Software Aurora HDR Named Mac’s App of the Year

January 22, 2018 Donald Scarinci

There are thousands of photo editing applications available online, and some are clearly better than others. Mac just named Aurora HDR its App of the Year for 2017. If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s the time. In celebration of the award, Macphun is temporarily offering a great deal. Photographers can buy the full program as a new user at a $20 discount ($79 vs $99), and existing users can upgrade for $39 (normally $49). “The ‘Best of the Year’ recognition by Apple has hit us by surprise, but has showed that we are moving in the right direction,” said Macphun…