Gear Talk
The ULTIMATE Nikon Portrait Prime Lens
50mm f1.2 vs 85mm f1.2 vs 105mm f1.4 vs 200mm f2!
Nikkor 85mm f1.2Z - Worth the price, size & weight??
New king of portrait lenses?
Best Value RGB LED Light Tubes? GVM Unboxing
In this unboxing and demo I will demonstrate the different light modes they offer and share my first impressions.
A week with the Nikon 28ti
It's been a while - but it felt great to shoot film again!
The Smallest and Lightest Z lens... Who is it for?
Did we really need this lens when we have the great 28mm f2.8 already?
Sony a7R V - Full Review - NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING!!
The new king of Sony's High Res system. But the Raw size options produce some surprising results!
Fujifilm X-T5 - Fun but disappointing...
A great, but flawed release.
Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens Review
Ultimate all-in-one lens.
Best Nikon Telephoto Lenses Compared
6 of the best - head to head at a tennis match.
Canon R6ii - Simply The BEST Camera under $2,500
Having shot with the R6ii for several weeks I can say it is easily my favourite full frame mirrorless under $2,500 - I would take it over the Sony A7IV or the Nikon Z6ii.
My Entire 2023 Pro Kit (8 Cameras and 19 Lenses)
8 Cameras and 19 Lenses - What I own and HOW I use it.
Hasselblad Need New XCD Lenses... Testing the X2D 100C
The X2D deserves more great lenses... Testing the 80mm f1.9 and 35-75mm zoom.
Nikon 85mm F1.2S Z Lens
I estimate 3lbs, $2800 and first samples out mid February.
10 Best Nikon Lenses of All Time
My top 10 All Time Favourites!
Sony a7R5 - The ultimate Portrait Camera?
First hands on impression with Steph & Matt
Weather Sealing my Camera for Iceland
The Nikon Z9 has a major weather sealing flaw - Let's Fix it!
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 FUJI X lens review
Sigmas first zoom for Fuji X Mount!
Designing the ULTIMATE CAMERA ?
Combine That sensor, this EVF, Those ergonomics to make the Ultimate Camera!
Alpha 7R V - SONY'S ULTIMATE PORTRAIT CAMERA
My favorite Sony camera just got a big update.
Nikon's Best 600mm Prime is HERE!
Incredibly expensive but exciting new release!
Canon R6ii - Reality Check... ?
As always, there are a few reality checks needed to balance out the spec sheet...
The Best Value Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
Half the price and better quality!? ?
Z9 Firmware v3.0 is Here!
The best just got even better.
Best lenses to adapt for MF Mirrorless
Check out My top 3.
F2.8 vs F4 Nikkor Zooms
Size, weight, price VS Optical precision
EPIC IBIS! Game Changing Stabilization
Shooting high res stills hand held at 1+ seconds!? What is this Vodoo!?
WTH is Canon doing....?! (R1 R6ii & Lenses)
Help me make sense of this...
Size Matters! Medium Format VS Full Frame
Is it time to upgrade to Medium Format??
BEST 24-70mm F2.8 Lens
Six 24-70 lenses compared with sample files.
Tamron 70-300mm VS Nikkor 100-400mm
Two super tele zooms for Nikon Z Mount Compared.
It's Finally Here! Z 70-300mm Tamron Tele.
This is HUGE news for Nikon Z shooters!
The Perfect Camera Backpack ? 8 Great Bags Compared
8 of the best bags compared.
Fuji 100s vs Hasselblad X2D - 102mp Medium Format
Which camera reigns supreme?
BEST USB-C TB4 Hub / Dongle - What to buy??
15 units compared
18K Unboxing - Our New Studio Cameras
8K is for newbs....
Nikons Best Portrait Lenses? (MY Top 2)
Join Felicia and I for a Typhoon Photoshoot!
Nikon's BEST SLR Tested! Movie Poster Challenge
THIS is the BEST full frame on the market! Forget this Digital nonsense...
10 Reasons Why You Need a 50mm lens
Ever Photographer needs AT LEAST one 50mm prime!
D.I.Y. CF Express Type B Cards
The price difference is significant on paper, but is DIY a good option for you?
FUJIFILM X-H2S Reviewed - It's Red Hot! ?
Testing out the 'Mini Z9' capabilities in real world tests.
Nikon Z30 - A Great VLOGGING Camera... Almost
Almost perfect... but not quite.
Fastest CF Express B cards TESTED - 2022
Over 25 cards tested!
Nikon Price Shock! 400mm S + Z30 Camera
Surprise new Z30 Camera and 400mm f4.5 Price Reveal... ouch.
Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review
6 month Field Tested Review of the Mighty Z9.
FujiFilm X-H2S - Has Fuji lost it's essence?
Incredible Specs - but this has moved away from the Fuji I love and is more like a mini Sony...
Nikon 400mm f4.5 VR S - Hands On Preview
400mm f4.5 - smaller, lighter.... better?
How to Add Smoke and Fog to Photos & Video (Smoke Genie)
Full testing of this new portable Smoke Machine.
Cinematic Filter Comparison - 13 models compared
Which look do you prefer?
The Most Innovative Lens of 2022 - 24mm 2x Macro Periprobe
A clever reinvention of a modern classic.
What's in my Bag - 2022 Iceland trip
My Biggest Nikon Kit EVER!
SUPER TELE REVIEW - Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3
1600mm portraits - why not!?
Z9 v2.0 - Pre-Release Capture Test & RAW Video Samples
Testing the new features of Firmware v2.0
Convert your Film Camera to Digital!
Capture Digital images on your film camera - it's finally here!
YES - Camera Gear Matters! (#1 Portrait Lens)
Gear doesn't matter = Bull$h1t! Having gear you love will make you a better photographer!
Canon R3 Field Tested (VS Nikon Z9)
Canon R3 field tested review (vs Nikon Z9)
Nikon's BEST EVER Telephoto Prime lens - Z 400mm f/2.8 TC
The 400mm Z lens is the BEST Supertele Nikon has ever made!
Audemars Piguet 50th anniversary - K11 Hong Kong
50th anniversary Royal Oaks, at the new AP House in TST Hong Kong.
New Sigma mirrorless lenses - 16mm, 30mm & 56mm for FujiFilm
Great news for all Mirrorless Photographers!
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 - Specs & first impressions
Canon R3, 70-200 & 50mm f1.2 side by side with the Z9 and lenses.
Nikon Z9 - The ULTIMATE Professional Camera
Without question - the Nikon Z9 is the best camera Nikon has ever made, and the best camera on the market today... for me!
2021 M1 Max MacBook Pro Review (vs 2019 Intel)
No competition - the 2021 is the ultimate creators laptop.
Nikon Z9 - Speed Test
Firmware 1.11 tested for accurate results.
My 2022 Camera Kit (All Nikon)
Goodbye Sony - Here is my all Nikon camera kit.
I was wrong about the Nikon Z9 - Firmware 1.10
I was wrong.
Nikon Z9 Firmware update 1.10 - 5 times more shots?!
UPDATE - I WAS WRONG IN MY TESTING. PLEASE SEE THE UPDATE HERE.
Australian Wildlife Photography - Nikon Z9 + 100-400mm
Australian Wildlife!
Nikon Z 800mm PF & 28-75mm Lenses INCOMING
This looks epic...
BACK UP | 96tb Terramaster D8 - Unboxing, Set up & Speed tested
Setting up my newest Thunderbolt 3 Storage unit
Nikon Z - 100-400mm Lens TESTED
They've done it again!
Z9 Action Photography with Adapted Lenses
Epic performance from all lenses... except one.
Gimbal Tripod Head - Comparison Review & Buying Guide
9 top Gimbals - from $250 to over $600!
Nikon Z9 Flash Portraits | Tethered Studio Shoot
Testing the Z9 with Sigma 85mm - tethered studio flash shoot.
Nikon Z9 Eye AutoFocus Testing | Animals & Sports
It's hard to fault the outstanding Z9 performance...
Black Friday Offers 2021
Here are a collection of the best photography & tech deals... Check back as I will update the list daily.
Z9 vs Z7ii vs Z6ii - High ISO & Banding Tests
Change of plans...
The Nikon Z9 Auto Focus is NEXT LEVEL! (F11 and F22)
Amazing tracking eye AF even with slow lenses!
10 Things I DON'T LIKE about the Z9
10 ways the Z9 could be improved.
The new Nikon Z9 Battery & Charger
Things have changed from the DSLR Days!
? THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING! Z9 + Adapted F Mount Lenses (pt1)
7 Popular lenses tested.
Fastest Card Readers - CFe B and XQD
Read+Write Speeds vary A LOT!
Fastest CF Express B & XQD Cards - TESTED
Your card choice is critical!
Worth the wait - The Nikon Z9 is EPIC
The Z9 is finally here - Long live the King!
The Ultimate All-in-One Lens? Tamron 35-150mm Reviewed
Is this the ultimate ONE LENS Option?
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 - HANDS ON
Check out the new lens and sample files!
7 MUST HAVE CAMERA ACCESSORIES
EVERY Photographer needs these 7 Accessories.
Nikon Z9 - The Best Mirrorless Camera Ever
Of course it’s subjective, but this looks like the best full frame digital camera EVER - what do you think?
Nikon Z 50mm f/2.8 MACRO lens test
Nikon's new Macro tested.
Fujifilm GFX 50SII - Hands On
Is this the least innovative camera of 2021?
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8! First thoughts
This lens will sell like crazy!
Building a Model Camera ?
I built a camera* - Kind of haha.
Should you buy the Nikon Z fc?
You asked - we tested!
Nikon 105mm Macro lenses - Z vs F Mount
2 awesome portrait/macro monsters compared.
Widest Zoom lens ever! 10-18mm Laowa
Stupidly wide & fun little lens.
My Top 3 Favorite Mirrorless Lenses
I am now 100% mirrorless - these are my 3 favourite lenses.
Let's Talk About Backup - SSDs, HDDs & the cloud
Ultimate mobile storage solutions compared!
My New Nikon Z Holy Trinity of Lenses ??
My New Z Trinity might surprise you!
The Best Sony Camera for STREET PHOTOGRAPHY?
The best Sony Camera... of 2002.
The 'Medium Format Look' - 80mm f1.7 vs 110mm vs 75mm Noctilux
Grab the GFX100s sample files: https://geni.us/lookMF
Complete Guide to Tripods - What to choose & when to use?
The complete guide!
Best Value Nikon Z lens? - Viltrox 85mm f1.8 Review
Half the price, and nicer balls!
Sports Watch - Royal Oak vs Nautilus??
You need to see these watches in person to really appreciate the physical differences - pictures don't convey it.
Nikon Z9 Preview - (Full Size Sony a1?)
BEEFCAKE!
Nikon Z7ii & Z6ii - HUGE Firmware Update
The Z7ii is reborn!
Fuji GFX 100S - Dynamic Range, Banding and Image Quality
These files are INSANE!
GFX 100s Conclusion - Auto Focus - Image Quality - Adapting Lenses
Let's dig in!
Fuji GFX 100S + 80mm f1.7 TESTED - pt1
What do you want tested in PT2?
FujiFilm GFX 100s - Hands on First Impressions
The Goldilocks Effect - this camera is exactly what I wanted...
Modern vs Vintage Lenses
Is it Character vs Sharpness? Or haze vs quality?
Ultimate 50mm Showdown - Conclusion
The nail biting conclusion
Ultimate 50mm Shootout!
$100 through to $8,000 - EIGHT lenses compared
Watch UnBoxing - BVLGARI Tadao Ando Octo Limited Edition
Unboxing my latest acquisition - The Tadao Ando limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic.
The GFX 100s is EVERYTHING I asked for!?
Are Fuji calling my bluff...?
Holy $hIT!? The Sony Alpha 1 is here...
Are you buying the A1?
Holy $hIT!? The Sony Alpha 1 is here...
Are you buying the A1?
Why I didn't buy Medium Format...
Hasselblad, Leica, Phase One, Fuji... No thanks...
Fast 50mm Showdown - f0.95 vs f1.0 vs f2 APO
50mm f0.95 vs f1.0 vs f2.0 APO
Camera Giveaway - Winners announced!
Congratulations to our winners!!
My New Camera Kit!
My new 2 camera & 6 Lens kit is here - Drum roll please!
Best Budget Mirrorless Camera! (& Giveaway!)
New Year - New BUDGET Gear & GIVEAWAY!
FujiFIlm X-Pro3 - on location
The X-Pro3 is far more than 'only' a street photography camera. Let's take it on location for portraits and landscapes in Vinales!
Nikon Z 50mm SHOWDOWN - f1.2S vs 1.8S
$500 vs $2100 test with Nikon Z7ii.
The Nikon z7ii & 50mm f1.2 are here!
First hands on
Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8S vs 200mm f2G
2020 tech vs the LEGENDARY 200mm f2G
My Ultimate Video Kit
Yep... I bought a Sony...
Tamron 70-300mm for Sony E Mount
At around 1/3 the weight and 1/5th the price of the 70-200mm - this is a great value option.
Sony A7S III vs Canon R5 - 4k 120 Video
Two slow motion titans - one obvious winner.
Nikon Z6ii & Z7ii - Still in LAST PLACE?
NIKON Z6ii and Z7ii finally arrive and .... are still in last place....?
$10K Photo Gear Giveaway
$10,000 Photo gear giveaway - Free entry HERE
Best Smartphone Cameras of 2020
The best camera phones of 2020 compared.
The Best Value FULL Frame Camera
Under $400 for a pro grade, full frame digital camera!
The future of Nikon Z Mirrorless
The lenses and bodies I hope they develop soon!
Medium Format DSLR - Leica S3
Goodbye Nikon
After 15 years, I SOLD all my Nikon gear.
Canon EOS R5 Overheating - 1 Cent SOLUTION
Goodbye 8k Recording limit!!
Canon R5 + Crane 2s Gimbal - Action Redefined
Which Martial Artist would you bet on??
Canon R5 vs Sony a7R4 for Photography
Two high resolution flagships face off in a photography specific challenge.
Tamron 28-200 SUPER Zoom
28-200mm SUPER Zoom - under $750!
Leica M10R - hands on + Sample images
Canon R5 specs are HOT!! BUT Consider these 10 things!
10 things to consider before rushing to purchase...
Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II
Two outstanding full frame fixed lens cameras compared.
My Favorite Portrait Lenses
What are your favorites??
Ricoh GRIII vs Fuji XF10 - $900/$450
Two fantastic compact APSC street shooters - is the Ricoh worth Double the price?
Guide to Macro Lenses
Macro lenses require a few more steps of consideration.
"What Camera Should I Buy??" - The Best!
For LESS $ you can buy a FULL camera kit...
Trending watches, Rolex re-sellers and business in 2020 - a Chat with Roman Sharf
A relaxed chat with Luxury Bazaar owner Roman Sharf.
The Real Mac Pro Skateboard EPIC UPGRADE
We saved over $5,000 - 48% on SSD, 21% on Display, 72% on RAM, 95% on wheels and the storage - well that's next level.
Tamron 70-180mm - 5 Reasons to choose it (vs GM 70-200)
5 reasons every E Mount shooter should consider this lens!
Fujifilm X100 - every model compared
The X100 is a classic - but do you need the $1400 latest generation? Let's compare every model side by side!
Tamron 70-180mm f2.8 - Best Value Sony Lens?
At less than half the price of the Sony, the Tamron 70-180mm looks like a must have lens for travel and portraiture.
I broke a lens...? 6 Nikon Portrait lenses compared LIVE
Well, that sucks... 1 dead, but still tested.
Canon EOS R5 - I was wrong...
The internal 8k will NOT BE CROPPED - it will be full sensor width - great news. I was wrong.
Sony Lenses - What to buy first?
Don't waste your money - here is how I decided which lenses to buy first, for Sony E Mount.
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 E Mount - Hands On
Tamron are killing it lately with top value lenses.
50mm Lenses with Character - Nikon Showdown
Character vs clinical
Canon EOS R5 - Don't Believe the HYPE!
Given the official announcement, you'd have to ignore all the other recent Canon releases, and how they have been crippled on specs, to truly believe all this hype...
Nikon D6 ... Flagship FAIL ?
Hey Nikon - 2014 is calling - they want their flagship camera back!
Unboxing our EPIC $24k Cheese Grater
Unlimited headroom for growth.
Canon vs Nikon vs Sony - Eye AUTOFOCUS comparison
Three top res Full Frame mirrorles compared for AF accuracy.
Don't buy the Canon EOS R in 2020!
If you really want one now - go for the RP: https://bhpho.to/2N6Q3Pw
Leica M10 Monochrom - Hands on in Manhattan
My two favourite Leicas - the M10p and the Monochrom - just had a love child...
Canon 1DX Mark III - Greatest DSLR EVER!
But are Canon ending EF Lens production!?
D780 - Ultimate DSLR + Mirrorless Hybrid
I really like the look of this - I might buy one myself!
Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S - Cheaper, Bigger and heavier?
Sharp, contrasty, cheaper than the F Mount - but it is longer, wider and heavier! So much for small and compact mirrorless!
The Nikkor 120-300mm Image Quality looks... MEH!?
Is it just me or are the supplied sample files completely unimpressive in terms of lens optical performance?
The Truth about Sony
It's time for an honest conversation about the cameras, the brand and the company.
The $52,000 Mac Pro is here... ?
How much of the price is 'Apple Tax'??
Best film cameras for Street Photography - A conversation with JCH
I sat down with Bellamy of JapanCameraHunter for a lengthy conversation about film cameras - from point and shoot to rangefinders to medium format. We started with the topic of top 5 for street photography, and quickly ran off topic. ?
Nikon 500mm PF f5.6 vs the f4 FL
HUGE THANKS to LenProToGo for sending me these loaners.
Sony A7RIV vs Nikon Z7 - Eye AF testing
Before watching - who do you think will win??
85mm vs 105mm vs 70-200mm - Best Portrait lens?
The classic 85mm? The Epic 105? Or the Flexible 70-200mm?
The most Amazing Camera... that I'd never buy - GFX100 Field Tested in Bhutan
Groundbreaking. Insane image quality. Epic Dynamic Range. Great value for money. On paper it ticks SO many boxes, and it stands alone without direct competition. And honestly, after in depth testing in studio and in the field... I have no desire to own one.
Nikkor 58mm F0.95 NOCT - an ICON reborn
Welcome to the most Bonkers lens of 2019...
Film smooth + epic video content - Zhiyun Smooth Q2
Zhiyun sent me the Smooth Q2 smartphone gimbal and sponsored this video showing 3 ways we can level up our video game with this stabiliser.
Best Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphone Review
TOP FOUR OPTIONS COMPARED:
Why I'm selling the 'World's Best Lens' ??
It's time to sell this awesome portrait lens.
The BEST Full Frame Mirrorless? Panasonic S1 / S1R FIELD TESTED
Outstanding ergonomics and the most complete 'first attempt' full frame mirrorless from any manufacturer - but it still has some flaws.
Fuji vs Hasselblad - Medium Format compared
Fuji vs Hasselblad - my final thoughts.
Welcome to BOKEH TOWN - Helios 44 Budgetography!
Comparing 6 bargain bokeh lenses.
Canon RF 85mm f1.2L vs EF 85mm f1.2 II
The RF is a VERY impressive performer - but it comes at a big size, weight and cost disadvantage!
Nikon DSLR vs Mirrorless - 24-70mm f2.8 - Image Quality
Grab sample files at https://mattgranger.com/nikkor2470
Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-f4 - Portrait Demo
We put the $800 Tamron 35-150mm lens through 5 portrait concepts in a day.
Tamron & Sigma 150-600mm vs Nikon 200-500mm
Thanks to the viewers who suggested this showdown. I was surprised by the results myself!
50mm Shoot Out! Image Quality - Part 2 - 2019
Check out the full comparison
50mm Shoot Out! Part 1 - Intro, Specs and Build quality (2019)
Here are all the handling and focus rankings.
Best Wireless Charger - What to Buy?
Apples product is dead in the water - and the alternatives vary WILDLY in price. In this video I compare 10 options and tell you about build, compatibility and usability.
Mirrorless VS Water - Round 2 (Water festival)
This time, the cameras will survive... I hope!
Best Drone Filters - Mavic 2 Pro
In this video I compare 5 sets of filters for the Mavic 2 Pro drone, including DJIs own, PolarPro, Tiffen, Polares, & F Stop - testing both still and video results.
Will a NEW CAMERA improve your Photography?? ?
We've all heard (& probably said) "The best camera is the one you have with you..." But is it accurate? Is it helpful? Or is it an over simplification that is actually not true at all??
Leica Q2 Review (vs Q1 type 116)
It's been almost 4 years since the original Leica Q was announced, and there have been some big upgrades.
Leica M10-P - Compete Field Test
Maybe my favourite full frame camera...
Sony a6400 Complete Auto Focus, ISO & Time Lapse Testing
Sony claim the a6400 has the 'Worlds Fastest Autofocus' - and my first video split people - so here is my COMPLETE AF testing.
Nikon NOCT 58mm f0.95 - Hands On
Nikon had 3 new lenses on display today, including the gigantic 58mm Noct, the 24-70mm f2.8 and also the 14-30mm f4.
Sony a6400 Review - UPDATED (please read caption)
UPDATE 9 March 2019.
3 Stop ND Filters Compared - $5 to $180
Huge range in sharpness, color and vignetting on these 3 stop filters...
50mm Showdown - f1.1 to f1.4 - $350 to $4,000 - M Mount
Comparing the 7 Artisans f1.1 $350 lens to the f1.1 Voigtlander, f1.4 Nikkor (adapted) and the $4,000 f1.4 Leica Summilux.
10 Stop ND Filters Compared - $10 to $360
I compare 15 filters, with a range of prices from $10 to $360 - and a big variation in build quality, color cast, sharpness and vignetting - it is worth seeing some real world results before buying anything.I compare 15 filters, with a range of prices from $10 to $360 - and a big variation in build quality, color cast, sharpness and vignetting - it is worth seeing some real world results before buying anything.
Best & Worst of 2018 - Cameras, lenses, trends & more...
2018 has been an epic year with some fantastic new gear announced - and some pretty crap stuff too! In this video I take you through my picks for the best, worst and most disappointing gear and trends of the year!
Nikon Z7 vs D850 - What should you buy?
The D850 is the culmination of decades of SLR refinement - the Z7 is the companies first full frame mirrorless - but it costs even more!
Fujifilm X-T3 - Complete Review - World's Best APSC Camera?
This thing destroys the competition in many ways - GH5 beaten for video and ergonomics and the fuji optics are up there with the best of full frame!
Canon EOS R - Studio Portraiture Review
The good, The Bad, and the Stupid....
Nikon Z lenses - are they better than F Mount?
Nikon has been promoting the larger diameter and shorter flange distance of the Z mount, and how this will allow more lens designs, easier design, better optics, faster AF and edge to edge sharpness. But are they actually better?
Nikon Z7 - Fantastic but Flawed
Make sure you watch through to the end for my full findings...
Sony 400mm f2.8 SMOKES the Nikon & Canon, BUT....
Lighter, fast and optically superior - the Sony lens is damned impressive! However there are two issues...
Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z & Fuji XT3 & Photokina Meet-Up
What do you think? Which mirrorless appeals to you??
Single Card for 'PRO' Work?? (Nikon Z)
Damn there has been a lot of hype - and misinformation about this topic since the announcement of the Nikon Z6 and Z7.
Nikon's Full Frame DSLR Killer - TESTED
Forget this DSLR nonsense - THIS is the BEST 35mm full frame on the market!
The Nikon D850 is the Perfect DSLR... almost
There are FOUR things I wish they would fix!
2018 MacBook Pro i9 Review - Should You Upgrade?
The 2018 MBP Slays for Photo Editing!
My BIGGEST Kit Ever - What's in my Bags??
This is an epic kit, for an epic day of work we have been planning for months.
Best Portrait lens? 85mm vs 105mm vs 70-200mm
What should you buy? Which is best for portraiture? If you own a 70-200mm, is it worth getting an 85mm or 105mm f1.4 prime? Is there much difference in BOKEH?
#1 Best Value Nikon Portrait lens
Amazing value lens, especially for portraiture - for my money its the best value new Nikkor lens you can buy.
Nikon's BEST Ultra Telephoto Prime lens - FIELD TESTED
In terms of maximum aperture to focal length - nothing beats the 600mm f4. And this new FL E variant from Nikkor is simply amazing for bird and wildlife photography.
BEST ULTRAWIDE Monitor - What to buy?? (2018)
Ultra Wide monitors are great for productivity, but they vary a lot in price and features. Here I test out 7 top options and rank them.
Bird Photography in Iceland
Epic What's in my Bag - from 15mm to 600mm!
Nikon F to Sony E Adapters TESTED - (Autofocus, Metering and VR)
Check out the Adapters - they actually work!
RAZER BLADE PRO - A true desktop Replacement?
Intel i7, 32gb ram, GTX1080 GPU, 4k display, mechanical keyboard - in a 0.88 inch thick body - pretty incredible! Does this machine finally offer desktop performance in a mobile package?
Leica SL + 75mm Noctilux - 5 weeks in the Field
How does this Ultra Premium mirrorless hold up today?
SSD with Wireless Back Up & Tethering on location
Back up your images and video & review them in the field with the new My Passport Wireless SSD from WD. Thanks to WD for sponsoring this video.
What's in my bag? 5 weeks in Ethiopia & Japan
This is an epic, $47,000 kit.... most of that is loaner gear.
$10,000 iMac Pro vs Custom PC - Which is faster??!
Check out the iMac configuration tested at B&H Photo: http://geni.us/iMacPro
Check out Puget Systems PCs at http://geni.us/PugetSystems
And my Eizo Monitor here: http://geni.us/EizoCG3184K
Here is the MacBook Pro I compared: http://geni.us/AppleMBP
Testing the $12,800 Leica 75mm NOCTILUX f1.25 lens
Check out sample files at http://www.mattgranger.com/noctilux
See the Noctilux full specs at: http://geni.us/75Noctilux
The 90mm f2 lens: http://geni.us/90SL
The SL Full frame Body: http://geni.us/LeicaSL
& I am also taking the 24-90mm lens: http://geni.us/2490APSH
Best & Fastest SSD drives
Drives shown:
Fastest tested - http://geni.us/plugable
Crazy fast new one (not tested) - http://geni.us/thunderblade
Fast raid: - http://geni.us/gtech10tb
Great value SSD: - http://geni.us/gdrive
Tiny SSD - http://geni.us/samsungSSD
Giant thumbdrive - http://geni.us/Hyper
Cheapest: - http://geni.us/mypassport
3 ways to PERFECT the DJI Mavic
My wishlist for 3 simple changes to the DJI Mavic Pro that I think would make it almost perfect.
CES 2018 - Walk through and Highlights
Here is all the cool tech I linked to in the video:
Razer Phone: http://geni.us/RazerPhone
Zeiss VR Headset: http://geni.us/ZeissVR
DJI Osmo Mobile 2: https://bit.ly/DjiOsmo2
DJI Ronin-S Gimbal: https://bit.ly/DjiRoninS
Ping Pong Bot: http://bit.ly/forpheus
Crazy Luggage: http://90fun.us
HDMI 2.1: http://bit.ly/HDMI2-1
NIKON 180-400mm f4: https://bit.ly/Nikon180400
Huawei Mate 10 Pro: http://geni.us/Mate10Pro
Best Value Mirrorless? Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III REVIEWED
Is the EM10 m3 the BEST VALUE entry level mirror-less on the market? Let's take it to Nepal and test it out!
Build your own Premiere Pro Editing computer
Tips to build your own editing system, and a walk through of my new 8K editing MONSTER!
Sony a7R3 - Best Camera of 2017
Check out the sample files at: http://www.mattgranger.com/fieldtested
iMac Pro - Pricing and Specs (VS Custom PC)
Is the iMac Pro really overpriced?? How much does a similar spec PC actually cost?
The Best of 2017 + Free Gear Guide
Get the free Gear Guide at http://mattgranger.com/gear
ULTIMATE Image Quality - Hasselblad X1D + Zeiss Otus 85mm
Pairing the amazing tonal and color range of thee X1D, and the contrast and resolution of the Otus 85mm..... WOW!
What's in my bag - EPIC Sony edition
Complete Kit for my upcoming trip to South America to film my final Field Tested review for 2017
Flash Trigger Range Test
3 options - vastly different costs - with surprising results!
Hasselblad X1D Field Kit - Unboxing
The Field Kit has Just hit the market -
Canon 85mm F1.4L m100 & 3 new tilt shift lenses
Canon just dropped 6 hot new prodcuts.
Best Bluetooth Speakers - 2017 Buying Guide
Full results at: http://mattgranger.com/bluetooth
Nikon D850 vs D810 - My pre-order is in!
My Pre-order is IN! New D850 run through - compared to the D810
Win a 12mm f2.8 lens! TOGLIFE in the Danger Zone...
Enter your shots at http://www.mattgranger.com/toglife
Sony a9 Field Tested - NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING!!
Banding, Overheating and dead batteries? Or 1dx & D5 Killer?? The results of this Field Test genuinely surprised me.
Nikon D850 - Finally a D810 replacement
Check out the press release and other D850 talk at http://mattgranger.com/d850
The Best 2017 Ultrabook Laptop
What laptop do you use??
The ULTIMATE USB-C Hub / Dongle
We compare over 20 devices and show you which are fastest & most stable options for mobile and in office use.
2017 MacBook Pro Review - Should You Upgrade?
New Kaby Lake processors are here - does it mean much??
Dear Nikon...
What would YOU like to see from Nikon?
Sony A9 - Is it a true Pro Option??
CRAZY specs, dual cards, bigger batteries - is this everything Sony users have been asking for?
Fuji GFX new lenses and roadmap
GREAT to see Fujifilm being open with customers about the roadmap.
8K - The Future of Video Resolution
8K video is 4 times higher resolution than 4K and 16 times the size of 1080!
Nikon D7500 Preview (Vs D7200 & D500)
WHO IS THIS CAMERA AIMED AT? Maybe VLOGGERS? Hikers wanting the lightest camera possible?
Hand Painted Photography Backdrops
I just set up 3 unique hand painted backdrops from Gravity backdrops in Europe
Eliminating REVERB & ECHO (Echo... echo)
Echo and Reverb are a BIG PAIN for filming. Today we overhaul the studio with some pretty cool acoustic panels to up our video and audio game!
Stylish Camera Messenger Bag - Buying Guide
Blackforest vs Artisan & Artist vs Lowepro... what should you be looking for?
D500 vs D5 - How does the little brother REALLY compare?
FX vs DX - $6500 vs $2000 - the results are impressive!
Tamron 70-200 G2 - Bokeh & Close Focus test
The New Tamron vs the Nikon 70-200mm and the 200mm F2!
Tamron G2 70-200mm f2.8 SP - HANDS ON
Hands on with the new Tamron 70-200mm - includes loads of sample images.
CORRECTION - $1500 t5.6 lens and a bargain 85mm - 2 new Sony Lenses
Sony just announced a new 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS that is $1500 and T5.6!! & a 85mm f/1.8 that looks like a bargain!
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 G2 - half price of the Nikkor!
At $1299, this is LESS THAN 50% of the price of the new Nikkor 70-200mm.
1200mm lens - Surf Photography with ULTRA Telephoto zoom lens
Whether you are shooting surfers, wildlife or spy photography, 1200mm opens up loads of possibilities.
Zooms VS Primes - the real trade off
Do you shoot primes or zooms? What is your favourite lens?
The BEST Nikon Portrait Lens - ULTIMATE SHOOTOUT
These are the SUPERSTAR lenses of the portrait world - from 50mm f1.2 to 85mm Otus to 200mm f2.0. Check it out!
2016 RECAP + Free downloads & Holiday Sale!!
Review GIVEAWAYS and sale
What is a 'standard' lens? How I use the 35mm & 45mm Tamron VC
What is a 'standard lens'? Is it 50mm? Is it 35mm? Is it somewhere in between? And why would Tamron make a 35mm and a 45mm lens when they are only 10mm apart?
What is a Rectilinear Lens? (Lens distortion explained)
In this video I explain the main forms of distortion and why true rectilinear lenses are so damn big and expensive!
Nikon 105mm f1.4e - Ultimate Nikon Portrait lens? vs 85mm 1.4G
Real FIELD TESTED Review - Portraits, landscape, sports, street & more.
NEW Nikon 70-200mm f2.8E FL ED VR
Just announced - check it out.
Samyang Xeen Cine lenses
7 pieces in the new collection - let's take a look
Sigma 500mm f4.0 Sport lens
Live from the floor of Photokina - with sample images
Zeiss Loxia 85mm vs 85mm Batis
Two Zeiss 85mm lenses for Sony full frame compared - includes some sample images
Great to see some new lenses from Tokina
Great to see some new lenses from Tokina
Hands on with the Hasselblad X1D mirrorless
sweet... I wish.
Tamron 150-600 & new teleconvertors
A great improvement over generation 1 - which I already own and like.
Nikon 105mm f1.4 - Hands on at Photokina
It is huge and expensive. It is also SUPER sharp with creamy bokeh. This is so nice... I think I will buy one!
OMD E M1 MkII
OMG it's the OMD too! Sorry this video kind of sucks... we were told we had maximum 10 minutes with the camera... 8 minutes after we started - midway through filming.
Zeiss Milvus - 15mm, 18mm and 135mm
Introduction to these new milvus beauties.
Sigma 85mm Art Hands on + Sample images
This lens is going to be verrrry popular. Check out the samples
Tokina 20mm f2 FiRIN Lens
New 20mm lens for Sony E Mount cameras.
Hands on with the Sony A99ii
Speed demon in a tiny body.
GoPro Karma - Collapsible Drone Hands On
Collapsible 4k drone.
Sigma 12-24mm f4 ART - Hands on + sample images
Beast of a lens - with some serious distortion!
Tokina 20mm f2 FiRIN Lens
New 20mm lens for Sony E Mount cameras.
Sony 50mm f2.8 Macro - E Mount
First native 50mm macro for Sony A7 series.
Nikon Photokina Press Conference - KeyMission
3 new KeyMission action cams.
Sony a99 II: New 42.4MP Full Frame A-Mount Camera
Remember Sony A mount?? Turns out it hasn't been abandoned after all! Here is the full Press Conference from Photokina.
Fuji GFX - New Medium Format Mirrorless
51.4 megapixel medium format mirrorless camera
Canon 5D Mark IV testing - 4k, ISO, Dynamic range & more
Hands on review of the new 5D Mark IV
Samyang Premium 85mm f1.2 and 14mm f2.4
Sweet new lenses from Samyang
Nikon D820 - What I want from a D810 Replacement
The D810 replacement will be with us soon - here is my wishlist of improvements.
My new Travel Tripod - Manfrotto BeFree Live
A few weeks travelling in Bhutan with this new video tripod. What do you think of the results?
Nikon D3400 announced (& 70-300mm AFP lenses)
The D3400 is the new entry level DSLR offering from Nikon, replacing the D3300 - so what's new??
Is the Nikon 58mm f1.4 worth $1600?
Triple the price of the 50mm 1.4G?
Nikon 105mm f/1.4E - worlds fastest 105mm AF lens
Nikon have just announced the worlds fastest autofocus 105mm lens. It looks good, but I foresee a few problems - let's talk it through.
Nikon 400mm f2.8 FL - Review and Comparisons
BEAST!!!
D5 vs 1DXmkii - High ISO and shadow recovery
Full res sample images http://bit.ly/D5vs1DXii-images
Hasselblad X1D-50C Mirrorless - A game changer??
The future? Or still over priced and pointless?
Safari & Travel Photography TIPS - Long lens shooting in Africa with Tamron 150-600mm
How to get the best results using long lenses for travel photography
Photo storage and back up - Ultimate Studio set up
2.5tb of data in a month... it is a lot to process - LITERALLY!
Nikon D500 - Field Tested Review
Join us as we put the new flagship crop camera through it's paces in the field - birding, sports and outdoor portraiture.
Travel Photography - Backup & Work Flow
My top travel tips.
How to take SHARP Portraits (Tamron 85mm VC)
Gear, settings and technique to get the sharpest portraits
Nikon D5 - Field Tested Review
With close to 10,000 shots taken in REAL challenging situations - this is a FIELD TESTED REVIEW.
Why I bought the Nikon D5 (& UNBOXING & RAW files)
Unboxing and sample images
Last Chance to SAVE 50%
Last chance! All of my video courses on 50% sale for March 2016 only.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs X-T1 - testing & sample images
Impressive camera. Check it out
Why I am dropping Sony E Mount from my PRO kit
It all comes down to SERVICE.
Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC - Hands on preview
Check out this bad boy - VC handholding down to 1/8th a second!
Sony 85mm G Master vs Zeiss Batis
Two outstanding 85mm options for your Sony full frame mirrorless.
Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 ART - Hands on Overview
New superfast zoom for the art series.
Canon 1Dxii Hands On Overview - VS Nikon D5 + D4
The new king of speed.
Tamron SP 90mm MACRO f2.8 Di VC USD
Handling, focus, VC testing and image samples.
Sony G MASTER 24-70 hands on review with TEST IMAGES
Check out the sample images
Sony G MASTER 70-200 f2.8 - HANDS ON
G Master is here... almost
Nikon Premium Compact DL 18-50 f1.8-2.8 HANDS ON
F1.8 to f2.8?? Sounds pretty sweet!
Are Compact Cameras DEAD? (Nikon DL)
3 new premium compacts... is there a market for them?
Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 ART - Preview
Hotly anticipated super fast zoom lens from Sigma.
Tamron 85mm VC and 90mm Macro - PREVIEW
Two sweet new lenses from Tamron
Pentax Full Frame - FIRST LOOK - K-1 & 15-30mm f2.8
How does it compare to the Nikon, Canon and Sony options??
Telephoto SHOWDOWN - 300mm f2.8 vs 200mm f2 vs 70-200 f2.8 + TC
How do these 3 premium telephoto lenses compare once you add a teleconvertor into the mix??
Is Sony Finally a Pro option? (G MASTER Lenses)
Just announced a 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 as well as an 85mm f1.4. And a new a6300 APSC camera.
Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D5 - Preview
The Canon EOS-1DX Mark II & how it compares to the Nikon D5 - and why I think Nikon will revise the D5 price and specs before launch.
How to use Medium Format Lenses on your digital camera
Don't let your old lenses gather dust!
Nikon 200mm F2 - Unboxing
The newest member of the team
Filming NYC with Samyang Cine lenses – 21mm and 50mm
2 manual cine lenses and the a6000 make for a great compact travel video set up.
Nikon D5 - Surprise Spec Fail (Potential Deal Breaker?)
Delving deep into the spec sheet reveals a very surprising limitation on the video functionality of this camera!
D500 hands on - worlds best APSC Camera?
Check out all the news at http://mattgranger.com/d500
Nikon D5 hands on - 153 focus points, 14 fps & 3 MILLION ISO
Worlds best sports camera?
Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VS 200mm f2 Prime
Lets see how they perform side by side.
Zeiss 135mm f2 APO - As good as OTUS?
At less than half the price of an Otus lens, how close is the 135 APO image quality??
TOG LIFE - New series coming soon
New show, starts next week.
Sony Uncompressed RAW & the A7RII buffer Problem
14 bit uncompressed RAW is here... and it totally kills the buffer!
Nikon D5 Announcement
Well, kind of an announcement.... more of a placeholder
How to use a Tilt Shift Lens
There is more to Tilt Shift lenses than you may realise.
Prime Lens Buying Guide
Looking to buy a prime? Make sure you get the RIGHT one with this 3 step buying guide.
Is the A7RII Really a PRO camera?
Three A7R2s went with us to Mongolia... only 2 survived.
Nikon 24-70mm VR - First look
Very annoying to not be able to take any sample images with it - maybe the staff were tired of being asked, but I found both I spoke with rude and unhelpful... pity, this looks like a fantastic lens.
Tamron 35mm and 45mm Primes - First look & VC Test
New for Tamron - their first ever primes - both f1.8 and both with VC, I am sure these will interest some folks. Here I have a hands on test and check out the VC capabilities of them versus the 24-70mm VC from 2014.
Sony A7Rii field tested review (vs Nikon D810)
A few weeks in the field, thousands of frames - here are my thoughts.
QNAP TVS-871T - Faster than SSD!
Filled with NAS HDD's, this thing flies - fastest realistic storage option I EVER tested!
Professional Nikon & Sony Kit - Whats in my bag
My biggest packing video ever!
Flash Sync Speed & High Speed Sync explained
Understand what is happening inside your camera - what is sync speed?
Commlite Nikon F to Sony E Adapter - with Autofocus & Stabilisation
World's first look at the Commlite Nikon to Sony AF Adapter.
Mirrorless vs DSLR - what's the real issue?
Few issues get people as upset as this one - is mirrorless the future?
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f1.4 Vs ZEISS f1.4
Looking for a fast premium 35mm for your FE Sony??
Sony A7RII - 10 minute review
ISO, Detail, Stabilisation, battery life, 4k Video... all the top line tests to see if this camera suits YOUR needs.
Metabones Speedbooster Review
Extra light? Less DOF? Better optical performance!?! Sounds too good to be true.
Sony FE 70-200 f4 - Photoshoot REVIEW
$1500 for an f4 native zoom... worth the investment?
QNAP TS453-mini 4 bay NAS
Set up and overview of the new TS 453 mini
85mm Otus vs Batis - Zeiss showdown
Two premium 85mm lenses from Zeiss, head to head on the Sony A7II body.
SSD vs HDD - Fastest and most stable mobile storage test
What is the fastest and most stable portable storage option??
Sony In Body Image Stabilisation test (IBIS)
How does the latest generation IBIS compare to in lens stabilisation, or no stabilisation at all?
UV Filters - A Waste of Time & Money
Based on my experience, for 99% of people, and in 99% of situation, UV Filters are a total waste of money.
My Sony Mirrorless experience
After testing the A7R and A7S extensively, here are my thoughts.
The truth about DXO Camera sensor ratings
So a Nikon D5200 scores higher than a Phase one P45 or a Canon 1Dx?? Whats the real story here?
Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8
Full Frame, weather sealed, with image stabilisation and this nifty OLED that shows your depth of field scale.... But it is 'only' a f1.8 and costs $1200. Is it worth it?
Artisan & Artist DCAM 7000 Bag Review
A great bag, with a big catch.
Travel Kit - What's In My Bag
Check out my DSLR FREE travel kit.
Buying my Hasselblad 503CW
The newest addition to my gear bag.
Post Op Medical Update
The operation went well it seems.
Medical Leave - See you in a month!
Thank you for the support and messages of good luck - I sincerely appreciate it.
Your Photography Gear and technique questions answered
An hour long Q&A of your questions.
Photography Buying Guide - what should you get next?
Cameras, lenses, bags, accessories - there are SO many options. How do you know what you should buy?
Lowepro SlingShot 302 - hands on review
My first ever video...
It's time to start shooting 4K video - Here's Why
What do you think?
Nikon D7200 Preview
Nikon calls it "Our most advanced DX-format DSLR" - But is it any good?
Hasselblad CFV-50c - Testing, Review, Dynamic Range & ISO
50mp CMOS - not its not the Canon 5DS - this is the Hasselblad implementation of the new medium format chip that hit the market in 2014. Check it out!
Sigma 24mm Art - Hands on & image tests
Full hands on testing and download full res images
Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review
Hands on testing with Canon's new flagship camera and lens
Tokyo used camera shopping guide - Ginza
Find your next dream camera in Ginza!
Canon 5DS & 5DS-R - pointless or outstanding?
Photography is a passionate, personal and professional endeavour. Don't be boxed in by what others are saying - look at the features and performance and decide if it suits YOUR needs.
Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R are now official!
No longer a rumour - these two are now up for pre-order!
Tamron 15-30mm VC FULL REVIEW - vs Nikon 14-24mm
Wow - this thing shocked me - especially when compared to the legendary Nikon 14-24!
Nikon - Pure Photography #6
Announcing the Nikon Df - a revolutionary fusion of timeless quality and modern technology.
D7100 vs 70D - Canikon showdown
Which speedy crop camera is best?
Nikon 14-24mm vs Zeiss 15mm - 2.8 Showdown
Two ultra premium, Ultra wide angle lenses - head to head.
Nikon 300mm F4 - Hands on & image samples
$2,000 for a 300mm f4 prime? A great deal, or over priced??
Nikon have announced a new D5500, Nikkor 300mm F4 & DX 55-200mm
3 new products just announced - full info here.
Genelec 8040b monitor speakers - unbox and set up
Top of the line audio montiors for video work.
What is the Fastest Lens POSSIBLE?
How do they get past f1.0?
Used lens buying advice
What are the 6 things you should check to ensure the lens is in good condition?
Sony A77ii embarrasses the Canon 7D Mark II
The Sony A77 mark 2 decimates the Canon 7D mark 2 on DXO Mark
Wide angle vs Telephoto Depth of Field
Wide angle does NOT necessarily mean bigger DOF and a lack of Bokeh!
My First YouTube Video - Lowepro SlingShot 302 review
That Former Nikon Guy (Matt Granger) reviews the Lowepro SlingShot 302 AW backpack.
Best Portrait lens? 85mm vs 70-200mm
What should you buy? Which is best for portraiture?
5 best mirrorless Cameras compared - Mirrorless in NYC Conclusion
Olympus OMD-EM1, Fuji X-T1, Sony A7R, Panasonic GH4, Leica M240 - what is best for you?
Best voice over microphone - Rode Mic options compared.
In camera vs laptop vs Rode smartLav+ vs NT-USB vs Podcaster vs Procaster vs Broadcaster.
Leica M240 Review - Mirrorless on Staten Island
Is the M240 really a Mirrorless? Is Staten Island really NYC?
Red Epic DRAGON - 6K video camera
100fps 6k video... insane!
Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC - better than the Nikon?
See the images at http://www.mattgranger.com/tamron1530
Saumsung NX1 - 4K video and 15fps!
Hands on with an early prototype
Lens Design 101: Interview with a Zeiss Master
I sat down with Dr Hubert Nasse to talk about lens design & optical technology.
Future of the Sony A Mount
With the popularity of the E mount - does the A have a future at all?
Manfrotto PL220 backpack (RIP KATA)
RIP my beloved Kata, long live the Manfrotto!
Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 and Silver EM1
Shame we could get test images - looks pretty interesting.
Panasonic LX100 review - sample photos and video
4k at under $1000 - this is a great development.
Panasonic CM1 Android Camera Phone
With a 1 inch sensor this thing means business!
Canon 7DII - hands on review and sample images
Incudes high iso and hig hres images.
Nikon 20mm f1.8G review with sample images
More fun from the floor at Photokina 2014
Olympus OMD EM1 Review - Mirrorless in The Bronx
Episode 3 in Brooklyn - I mean The Bronx!
Zeiss OTUS 85mm - worlds best lens?
4 months, 8 countries and thousands of frames - here are my thoughts.
Zeiss Otus 85mm Announced!
The amazing 55mm now has a big brother!
Pentax 645z - detailed review
Includes 100% crops, High ISO tests, and image comparison to D800e.
Panasonic GH4 review - Mirrorless in Manhattan
Shooting, food, filming, food, seeing the hotspots, meeting cool locals, and more food with the GH4
IOSafe Torture Testing - Water & Fire & Guns
Let's do this!
Fuji X-T1 Review - Mirrorless in Brooklyn NYC
Part one of a 6 part series comparing the X-T1, the Olympus OMD EM1, Sony A7R, Panasonic GH4 and Leica M240.
Why I sold my Canon 1DX
After owning it for 13 months I have decided to sell it off. Here is why.
Top 5 Mirrorless Cameras - COMING SOON
COMING SOON! Small cameras in the Big Apple
Photokina 2014
Only 6 weeks away - this is going to be big!
Eizo CG277 Unboxing, set up and Calibration
Arguably the best, most colour accurate monitor on the market.
The best thing about Mirrorless
For me it goes beyond portability - it's all about the FLANGE!
Cactus V6 & RF60 demo & testing
Testing the new V6 to control Canon, Nikon and Cactus branded flashes all at once.
Nikon D810 & Soft Shutter Release AR-11
New announcements from Nikon.
Sigma 50mm Art - Best 50mm AF?
Following the 35mm success, there are a lot of HIGH HOPES for this lens.
Cactus V6 & RF60 unbox & intro
Take 2 - check out these new wireless devices from Cactus - they introduce some cutting edge features, and still at a really competitive price.
Mitakon 35mm f0.95 - Fuji X Mount
Hands on with sample stills and video footage from this hyper prime lens.
ZEISS OTUS 55MM F1.4 T* COMPLETE REVIEW
http://www.mattgranger.com/otus55mm
Canon release a monochrome camera with NIKON F Mount??
The CANIKON Is finally here! Yep, you heard it right. A 15mp monochrome with a Nikon F mount.
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 - Complete Review
Outdoor sports (& bird) test with the lens, as well as 100% crops and studio tests.
Nikon Df - 3 Month Owners review
I have owned a Df for 3 months. Here I share honestly how it has been, what I think of it, and I put a case for and against it.
Nikon 1 V3 with 20fps! & two new lenses
Nikon have just announced yet another 1 series camera... think this will be a hit?
D4s image quality - ISO still short of the Df!
The D4s has just been tested, with surprising results.
Nikon 58mm f/1.4G PREMIUM lens - Review
More than triple the price of the 50mm f1.4G, and almost the same as the OUTSTANDING 85mm f1.4G - how does the 58mm really perform?
Worlds best standard prime lenses - head to head!
Some of the worlds most desirable standard prime lenses put head to head.
Panasonic GH4 - the 4K revolution is here
How does the GH4 stack up against the GH3?
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH
Hands on with the new Leica/Panasonic monster prime.
Zeiss Otus 55mm f1.4 - WORLDS BEST LENS???
Zeiss claim it is "the absolute best lens in the world today" - here we show 100% image crops,
Nikon D4s - Quick Look
Specs just released - new sensor, crazy ISO & More - let's take a look.
Sigma DP2 Quattro - Hands on
What do you reckon??
Photographers - STOP Giving your work away!
Giving away your work for others to profit from is stupid and damaging to the industry!
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
Monster zoom lens from Tamron - How is the image quality and VC?
50mm f1.0 vs 1.2 - Bokeh SHOWDOWN!
Nikon 50mm f1.2 AIS vs Canon 50mm EF 1.2L & 1.0L lenses!
Fujifilm X-T1
The BEST X Camera Ever. It may be the one that makes me consider Mirrorless!
50mm F1.4 DG HSM | ART
From CP Plus in Yokohama
85mm showdown - Sigma vs Canon vs Nikon
85mm showdown - Sigma 1.4 vs Canon 1.2L ii vs Nikon 1.4G. Let's do this.
Panasonic GH 4
Amazing camera, updated with higher specs and 4K video.
Canon 50mm f1.0 - Bokeh Porn
Testing the legendary Canon 50mm f1.0 EFS Lens - BOKEH PORN!
10 Best Film Cameras
The 10 best & most important film cameras - EVER!
Elinchrom Quadra Hybrid RX - A
Unboxing, set up and explanation
Video editing & Computer discussion with Dave Dugdale
I recently had a chat with Dave Dugdale from http://learningdslrvideo.com about video editing software and hardware options.
The best and worst of 2013
What was the best mirrorless? Best lens? Most over rated? Ugliest and dumbest products?
Mac Pro - Pricing & Upgrades
What do you think? What could you build for this kind of money??
Holiday Gift Buying Guide
What to get for photographers AND their partners!
Gear Upgrade & Buying Advice
Get & share gear advice at the Community Forum here - http://bit.ly/GearAdvice
DJI Phantom Quadcopter - Setup & Review
DJI Quadcopter with GoPro video camera - simple aerial footage set up.
Calibrate your Lens & Camera for Perfect Focus
How to get razor sharp focus from your gear.
Nikon Df Hands On review
Pure Photography, or Pure Rubbish?
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 - Complete Review
At under $300 the Rokinon with focus confirm seems like a bargain - but is it too good to be true?
Buy local vs grey market?
What do you think? Here i share my thoughts and experiences of buying electronics locally and from Grey market sellers.
Nikon Df - Digital Fusion - PREVIEW
Full discussion on specs, features, pricing & alternatives. Please share your thoughts.
Nikon D4 vs Canon 1Dx
GYGO review - this is not based on specs, or even pixel peeping - this is based on months of testing and thousands of images.
NEW Fuji 16-50mm f3.5-5.6 vs 18-55mm f2.8-4
Full testing and image quality comparison to the premium 18-55mm f2.8 to f4.
Fuji X-A1 - Full review & samples & 100% crops
In Singapore testing out the brand new Fuji X-A1 - new entry level Mirrorless from Fujifilm.
Olympus OMD E-M1 hands on & sample images
Includes 100% crops and sample video. This is an express hands on - I am hoping to do extensive testing in the next few weeks - including taking it to Singapore to shoot with.
iPhone 5 S & C Keynote (Parody)
OMGOMGOMG - finally an update. These are real game changers, they up the ante and bring mobile communication to a whole new level of refinement...
Best focal length for PORTRAITS (FX & DX)
What is the best focal length to take portraits for FULL FRAME and CROP cameras? 85mm? 105mm?
Teleconverters - pros, cons & alternatives
Include 100% crops, image comparisons and discussion of the alternatives.
Shirts on Sale!
Check em out: http://thatnikonguy.com/shirts
BEST 70-200mm f2.8 lens
Includes full comparison and star ratings. Tamron, Nikon & Canon.
Great Photography Jacket - Manfrotto Lino Softshell
I get a LOT of questions about this jacket - you can find it at any Manfrotto dealer.
Speedlights vs Studio Strobes
Power, recycle time and versatility. Here I compare YN560 flashes and Elinchrom D-Lite 400s.
Rechargable Battery & Charger - Buying Guide
What are the best rechargables? What are the options? And best quality/speed chargers? Check it out.
Image Quality, sharpness, bokeh, vignetting & contrast - 70-200 Showdown pt3
Tamron vs Canon vs Nikon - including 100% crops and samples from Miss Pole Dance Australia 2013.
Stabilisation & Autofocus - 70-200 Showdown pt2
Which stabilisation is most effective? Which focuses best? Is original Nikon/Canon superior to third party Tamron??
Sigma 35mm F1.4 - is it really ALL THAT?
Amazing reviews and worldwide waiting lists - is the hype justified?
70-200 Showdown pt1 - Tamron vs Canon vs Nikon
Part 1 of a complete showdown of the stabilised Canon, Nikon & Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 lenses.
Light stand buying guide
What to look for when buying a light stand.
Umbrella buying guide
What to look for in a photographic umbrella. Which parts break? What size is best? What I use.
Best Portrait lens? 85mm vs 70-200mm
What should you buy? Which is best for portraiture? If you own a 70-200mm, is it worth getting an 85mm f1.4 or 1.2 prime? Is there much difference in BOKEH?
85mm Focus speed SHOOT OUT
Canon f1.2L vs Nikon 1.4G - is there really a difference in focus speed? Let's find out with some gunslinging style shoot outs!
Reflector buying guide
What to look for when buying a photographic reflector.
Lensporn - unboxing the Canon 85mm F1.2
Adults only. Few things get the blood pumping like truly fast glass. Here I unbox the Canon 85mm f1.2L.
ThatNikonGuy buying a Canon?!
What is going on?
My D4 on Ebay here: http://bit.ly/TNG-D4 (Will post almost anywhere worldwide)
Unboxing my D4 replacement - the Canon 1DX
I am selling my D4 here: http://bit.ly/TNG-D4
F Stops vs T Stops - what is the difference?
Yourf2.8 lens does not deliver 100% of the light to your sensor... that is where the T Stop comes in.
D800 Battery Grip - Vello BG-N7
http://bit.ly/VelloBGN7 - 25% the cost of MBD12.
Fuji X100S vs Original X100
A classic versus its replacement... Can it be THAT much better?? Should you upgrade?
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Switching Camera Brands
Canon to Nikon - Nikon to Sony etc - is it a viable option? have you considered it?
Nikon 32mm f1.2 Prime
This CX format lens is designed for the Nikon 1 series - will have an effective field of view of 86mm.
Olympus E-P5 announced - OMD Killer?
Who would buy an OMD now that the E-P5 is announced?
D7100 Quick Set up Quick & full overview
This video explains what every button and key mention function does. Set up your D7100 with ease, and get your gear out and start shooting!
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Nikon D7100 is best value Nikon DSLR
In this review I present full images and crops, run through the new features and explain why I think it is the best serious DSLR in terms of value (and specs) in the Nikon DSLR range.
HyperJuice Mini 7200mAh External Battery
Charge 2 USB devices at the same time - recharge an iPhone up to 8 times!
Fuji XE-1 & 18-55mm f2.8-f4 lens
See the 'Lace' photoshoot I did with Tina Yong using this camera here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liJpxLOgPYc
Wacom Cintiq 24 inch interactive display
Amazing all in one tablet, display and input device - perfect for editing my book - http://bit.ly/Privatebodies
UV Filter - Torture testing
Crappy filters ruin images and deserve to die. Here I scratch and smash test some filters to talk about their value optically, and as lens 'protection'.
Ricoh GR - APS-C sensor compact
Smallest APS-C sensor camera ever - 28mm f2.8 lens.
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Preview
Dang - this thing will sell like crazy - but is it for you?
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Mirrorless cameras are not for me
Mirrorless technology has developed quickly - and there are some AWESOME models on the market.
Drobo Mini - complete set up
Step by step setup of the Drobo Mini.
Sh*t street photographers say (Spoof)
It's all the right gear and technique... Leica + wide angle.
Drobo 5D speed test vs Drobo S
Speed to initialise / load up, and transfer speed tested, including USB2.0, USB3.0 and Thunderbolt.
Pocket Wizard Plus X
New Kid on the block - looks like great value with same range and many of same functions as higher models.
Carl Zeiss 55mm F1.4 OTUS- $4k High-end SLR lens Distagon T*
$4000 for a manual focus 55mm f1.4?? (Cheap compared to Leica) But Damn... it does look amazing...
Nikon D7100
24mp, 51 point AF, advanced video, 7fps = this looks like a contender. Launch price $1200
Lowepro Pro Roller X300
Damn - this is a MASSIVE roller. Can fit EVERYTHING in it. check it out.
Drobo 5D setup & migrating HDDs
Here I show unboxing, setting up, installing mSATA SSD and migrating HDDs from older Drobo S.
How to kill a Nikon D4 & 24-70mm f2.8
Well, damn. Rushing and careless - I managed to badly damage the D4 and destroy the 24-70mm
Worlds best Cameras - Grand Prix
Each year the Japanese industry votes on the best camera of the year. Here I walk you through the last 30 years winners.
Whats in my bags - overseas assignment
International travel, several portrait shoots, 2 workshops and a bunch of reporting from CP+ - here I run through all the gear I am taking and why.
Canon 50mm shootout - 1.8 vs 1.4 vs 1.2L
How will these fair? A HUGE range in terms of price.
Packing for an indoor portrait photo shoot
What's in my bag for a nude portrait shoot? In this case - two shoots back to back?
Nikon D5200 Complete user guide
Full demostration of all controls, menus and set up of custom menus.
3 Legged Thing Frank - Extreme testing
Includes torture test... of sorts.... weight testing... and Tina!
Fuji X-E1 review - vs X Pro 1
The X-E1 is like the Z Pro 1 at fighting weight - trimmed of a few features to reduce the price. But how does it compare?