Astrophotography Nikon Introduces First Astrophotography Camera
March 9, 2015 Donald Scarinci

Nikon has introduced the first full-frame camera designed exclusively for astrophotography. The Nikon D810A essentially includes the basic body of the popular D810 along with a number of added features specifically created for astrophotography. According to Nikon, the D810A “makes the most of the incredible rendering capabilities of the D810, while utilizing an optical filter adopted to enable beautiful reproduction of vivid reds in images of nebulae that emit H-alpha light, something very difficult with run-of-the-mill digital SLR cameras.” Most cameras have broad-ranging infrared filters that filter out some visible red light. While useful in traditional applications, they make it…

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Lenses Three Nikon Lenses That Need a Refresh
March 10, 2014 Donald Scarinci

The three Nikkor FX lenses that need a refresh the most include two of Nikon’s biggest sellers and an old Nikkor lens that competes with a better Sigma alternative. Probably Nikon’s best selling lens is the second of what is known as the “holy trinity” of lenses for professional photographers, the Nikkor 24-70 f./2.8G ED.  This lens was first produced in 2007 and is priced at about $1900.  It is remains a great lens and a favorite “standard” lens for professionals, but it does not offer vibration reduction. Tamron introduced a strong competitor with its SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC…

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Camera & Lenses Making the Choice Between a Nikon DX Versus FX
February 4, 2013 Donald Scarinci

Making the Choice Between a Nikon DX Versus FX When you are aiming to improve the quality of your images, you may run into a common question asked by photographers at one point or another: Should I shoot with a Nikon DX or FX? If you’re in the process of learning more about your Nikon, you may not yet know the difference between these two format sensors or what makes one preferable to the other. Before you can make decisions about DX and FX cameras, it’s first important to understand how camera sensor formats work. Similar to the human eye,…

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