Gear Talk

The ULTIMATE Nikon Portrait Prime Lens

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 13:35

50mm f1.2 vs 85mm f1.2 vs 105mm f1.4 vs 200mm f2!

Nikkor 85mm f1.2Z - Worth the price, size & weight??

Featured Thursday, 23 March 2023 14:31

New king of portrait lenses?

Best Value RGB LED Light Tubes? GVM Unboxing

Featured Tuesday, 14 March 2023 11:40

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

Featured Tuesday, 07 March 2023 13:10

It's been a while - but it felt great to shoot film again!

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!!

Featured Friday, 17 February 2023 11:19

The new king of Sony's High Res system. But the Raw size options produce some surprising results!

Fujifilm X-T5 - Fun but disappointing...

Tuesday, 14 February 2023 02:43

A great, but flawed release.

Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens Review

Featured Monday, 06 February 2023 21:27

Ultimate all-in-one lens.

Best Nikon Telephoto Lenses Compared

Featured Monday, 23 January 2023 13:20

6 of the best - head to head at a tennis match.

Canon R6ii - Simply The BEST Camera under $2,500

Featured Thursday, 19 January 2023 04:28

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)

Featured Wednesday, 11 January 2023 09:31

8 Cameras and 19 Lenses - What I own and HOW I use it.

Hasselblad Need New XCD Lenses... Testing the X2D 100C

Featured Monday, 09 January 2023 10:10

The X2D deserves more great lenses... Testing the 80mm f1.9 and 35-75mm zoom.

Nikon 85mm F1.2S Z Lens

Featured Thursday, 05 January 2023 10:06

I estimate 3lbs, $2800 and first samples out mid February.

10 Best Nikon Lenses of All Time

Featured Friday, 30 December 2022 10:35

My top 10 All Time Favourites!

Sony a7R5 - The ultimate Portrait Camera?

Thursday, 22 December 2022 14:37

First hands on impression with Steph & Matt

Weather Sealing my Camera for Iceland

Featured Friday, 02 December 2022 17:28

The Nikon Z9 has a major weather sealing flaw - Let's Fix it!

Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 FUJI X lens review

Featured Sunday, 13 November 2022 22:53

Sigmas first zoom for Fuji X Mount!

Designing the ULTIMATE CAMERA ?

Featured Tuesday, 08 November 2022 08:09

Combine That sensor, this EVF, Those ergonomics to make the Ultimate Camera!

Alpha 7R V - SONY'S ULTIMATE PORTRAIT CAMERA

Featured Thursday, 03 November 2022 11:49

My favorite Sony camera just got a big update.

Nikon's Best 600mm Prime is HERE!

Featured Wednesday, 02 November 2022 10:01

Incredibly expensive but exciting new release!

Canon R6ii - Reality Check... ?

Featured Wednesday, 02 November 2022 09:54

As always, there are a few reality checks needed to balance out the spec sheet...

The Best Value Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod

Featured Tuesday, 01 November 2022 10:49

Half the price and better quality!? ?

Z9 Firmware v3.0 is Here!

Featured Wednesday, 26 October 2022 04:03

The best just got even better.

Best lenses to adapt for MF Mirrorless

Featured Tuesday, 18 October 2022 13:20

Check out My top 3. 

F2.8 vs F4 Nikkor Zooms

Featured Monday, 17 October 2022 09:28

Size, weight, price VS Optical precision

EPIC IBIS! Game Changing Stabilization

Featured Sunday, 16 October 2022 01:50

Shooting high res stills hand held at 1+ seconds!? What is this Vodoo!?

WTH is Canon doing....?! (R1 R6ii & Lenses)

Featured Saturday, 15 October 2022 15:26

Help me make sense of this...

Size Matters! Medium Format VS Full Frame

Featured Friday, 14 October 2022 10:37

Is it time to upgrade to Medium Format??

BEST 24-70mm F2.8 Lens

Featured Friday, 14 October 2022 00:36

Six 24-70 lenses compared with sample files.

Tamron 70-300mm VS Nikkor 100-400mm

Featured Tuesday, 11 October 2022 12:42

Two super tele zooms for Nikon Z Mount Compared.

It's Finally Here! Z 70-300mm Tamron Tele.

Featured Thursday, 06 October 2022 13:46

This is HUGE news for Nikon Z shooters!

The Perfect Camera Backpack ? 8 Great Bags Compared

Featured Wednesday, 05 October 2022 12:28

8 of the best bags compared.

Fuji 100s vs Hasselblad X2D - 102mp Medium Format

Featured Saturday, 01 October 2022 14:36

Which camera reigns supreme?

BEST USB-C TB4 Hub / Dongle - What to buy??

Featured Friday, 09 September 2022 10:04

15 units compared

18K Unboxing - Our New Studio Cameras

Featured Tuesday, 30 August 2022 14:07

8K is for newbs....

Nikons Best Portrait Lenses? (MY Top 2)

Featured Wednesday, 17 August 2022 11:29

Join Felicia and I for a Typhoon Photoshoot!

Nikon's BEST SLR Tested! Movie Poster Challenge

Featured Wednesday, 03 August 2022 13:15

THIS is the BEST full frame on the market! Forget this Digital nonsense...

10 Reasons Why You Need a 50mm lens

Featured Thursday, 28 July 2022 07:43

Ever Photographer needs AT LEAST one 50mm prime!

D.I.Y. CF Express Type B Cards

Tuesday, 26 July 2022 09:36

The price difference is significant on paper, but is DIY a good option for you?

FUJIFILM X-H2S Reviewed - It's Red Hot! ?

Thursday, 21 July 2022 07:34

Testing out the 'Mini Z9' capabilities in real world tests.

Nikon Z30 - A Great VLOGGING Camera... Almost

Featured Thursday, 14 July 2022 10:59

Almost perfect... but not quite.

Over 25 cards tested!

Nikon Price Shock! 400mm S + Z30 Camera

Featured Tuesday, 05 July 2022 01:17

Surprise new Z30 Camera and 400mm f4.5 Price Reveal... ouch.

Nikon Z9 Field Tested - 6 Month Review

Featured Tuesday, 28 June 2022 10:45

6 month Field Tested Review of the Mighty Z9.

FujiFilm X-H2S - Has Fuji lost it's essence?

Featured Friday, 24 June 2022 09:00

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

Featured Wednesday, 22 June 2022 03:26

400mm f4.5 - smaller, lighter.... better?

Full testing of this new portable Smoke Machine.

Cinematic Filter Comparison - 13 models compared

Featured Tuesday, 07 June 2022 11:48

Which look do you prefer?

A clever reinvention of a modern classic.

What's in my Bag - 2022 Iceland trip

Sunday, 15 May 2022 17:06

My Biggest Nikon Kit EVER!

SUPER TELE REVIEW - Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3

Featured Wednesday, 11 May 2022 01:54

1600mm portraits - why not!?

Z9 v2.0 - Pre-Release Capture Test & RAW Video Samples

Featured Tuesday, 19 April 2022 12:25

Testing the new features of Firmware v2.0

Convert your Film Camera to Digital!

Featured Monday, 11 April 2022 06:33

Capture Digital images on your film camera - it's finally here!

Gear doesn't matter = Bull$h1t! Having gear you love will make you a better photographer!

Canon R3 Field Tested (VS Nikon Z9)

Wednesday, 23 March 2022 14:56

Canon R3 field tested review (vs Nikon Z9)

The 400mm Z lens is the BEST Supertele Nikon has ever made!

Audemars Piguet 50th anniversary - K11 Hong Kong

Featured Tuesday, 15 March 2022 10:15

50th anniversary Royal Oaks, at the new AP House in TST Hong Kong.

Great news for all Mirrorless Photographers!

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 - Specs & first impressions

Featured Sunday, 20 February 2022 13:07

Canon R3, 70-200 & 50mm f1.2 side by side with the Z9 and lenses.

Nikon Z9 - The ULTIMATE Professional Camera

Featured Monday, 14 February 2022 12:00

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)

Featured Monday, 14 February 2022 11:56

No competition - the 2021 is the ultimate creators laptop.

Nikon Z9 - Speed Test

Thursday, 27 January 2022 12:26

Firmware 1.11 tested for accurate results.

My 2022 Camera Kit (All Nikon)

Friday, 14 January 2022 03:59

Goodbye Sony - Here is my all Nikon camera kit.

I was wrong about the Nikon Z9 - Firmware 1.10

Saturday, 08 January 2022 09:31

I was wrong.

Nikon Z9 Firmware update 1.10 - 5 times more shots?!

Featured Saturday, 08 January 2022 09:24

UPDATE - I WAS WRONG IN MY TESTING. PLEASE SEE THE UPDATE HERE.

Australian Wildlife!

A very Nikon Xmas ? ? #Z9

Featured Friday, 24 December 2021 23:53

Merry Nikon Xmas!!

Nikon Z 800mm PF & 28-75mm Lenses INCOMING

Featured Tuesday, 14 December 2021 11:38

This looks epic...

Setting up my newest Thunderbolt 3 Storage unit

Nikon Z - 100-400mm Lens TESTED

Thursday, 09 December 2021 10:13

They've done it again!

Z9 Action Photography with Adapted Lenses

Featured Monday, 29 November 2021 10:13

Epic performance from all lenses... except one.

Gimbal Tripod Head - Comparison Review & Buying Guide

Featured Friday, 26 November 2021 10:21

9 top Gimbals - from $250 to over $600!

Nikon Z9 Flash Portraits | Tethered Studio Shoot

Featured Wednesday, 24 November 2021 11:05

Testing the Z9 with Sigma 85mm - tethered studio flash shoot.

Nikon Z9 Eye AutoFocus Testing | Animals & Sports

Featured Monday, 22 November 2021 14:52

It's hard to fault the outstanding Z9 performance...

Black Friday Offers 2021

Featured Friday, 19 November 2021 23:36

Here are a collection of the best photography & tech deals... Check back as I will update the list daily.

Change of plans...

Amazing tracking eye AF even with slow lenses!

10 Things I DON'T LIKE about the Z9

Sunday, 07 November 2021 12:53

10 ways the Z9 could be improved.

The new Nikon Z9 Battery & Charger

Sunday, 07 November 2021 01:46

Things have changed from the DSLR Days!

? THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING! Z9 + Adapted F Mount Lenses (pt1)

Featured Thursday, 04 November 2021 13:12

7 Popular lenses tested.

Fastest Card Readers - CFe B and XQD

Featured Wednesday, 03 November 2021 13:17

Read+Write Speeds vary A LOT!

Fastest CF Express B & XQD Cards - TESTED

Featured Wednesday, 03 November 2021 11:20

Your card choice is critical!

Z9 Video Tests

Thursday, 28 October 2021 02:25

8K60P and no rolling shutter?!

Worth the wait - The Nikon Z9 is EPIC

Featured Thursday, 28 October 2021 01:14

The Z9 is finally here - Long live the King!

Is this the ultimate ONE LENS Option?

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 - HANDS ON

Featured Monday, 11 October 2021 13:39

Check out the new lens and sample files!

7 MUST HAVE CAMERA ACCESSORIES

Featured Thursday, 07 October 2021 12:03

EVERY Photographer needs these 7 Accessories.

Nikon Z9 - The Best Mirrorless Camera Ever

Featured Wednesday, 29 September 2021 00:32

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

Tuesday, 14 September 2021 07:50

Nikon's new Macro tested.

Fujifilm GFX 50SII - Hands On

Thursday, 02 September 2021 10:15

Is this the least innovative camera of 2021?

Nikon Z Range - High ISO Comparison

Featured Tuesday, 17 August 2021 08:47

Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8! First thoughts

Featured Monday, 09 August 2021 13:56

This lens will sell like crazy!

Building a Model Camera ?

Featured Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:12

I built a camera* - Kind of haha.

Should you buy the Nikon Z fc?

Featured Thursday, 29 July 2021 14:21

You asked - we tested!

Nikon ZFC Hands On

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 14:46

Nikon Zfc Hands on + Sample Files

Nikon 105mm Macro lenses - Z vs F Mount

Featured Tuesday, 20 July 2021 07:04

2 awesome portrait/macro monsters compared.

Widest Zoom lens ever! 10-18mm Laowa

Featured Friday, 16 July 2021 14:05

Stupidly wide & fun little lens.

My Top 3 Favorite Mirrorless Lenses

Featured Monday, 28 June 2021 06:03

I am now 100% mirrorless - these are my 3 favourite lenses.

God Tier Lenses

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 10:05

GOD TIER LENSES!!!! (&watches...)

Let's Talk About Backup - SSDs, HDDs & the cloud

Featured Tuesday, 18 May 2021 11:13

Ultimate mobile storage solutions compared!

My New Nikon Z Holy Trinity of Lenses ??

Featured Tuesday, 11 May 2021 09:45

My New Z Trinity might surprise you!

The best Sony Camera... of 2002.

The complete guide!

Best Value Nikon Z lens? - Viltrox 85mm f1.8 Review

Featured Thursday, 25 March 2021 10:47

Half the price, and nicer balls!

Sports Watch - Royal Oak vs Nautilus??

Monday, 22 March 2021 13:20

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?)

Featured Wednesday, 10 March 2021 10:30

BEEFCAKE!

Nikon Z7ii & Z6ii - HUGE Firmware Update

Tuesday, 09 March 2021 12:03

The Z7ii is reborn!

Fuji GFX 100S - Dynamic Range, Banding and Image Quality

Featured Wednesday, 03 March 2021 03:58

These files are INSANE!

Fuji GFX 100S + 80mm f1.7 TESTED - pt1

Featured Friday, 26 February 2021 01:39

What do you want tested in PT2?

FujiFilm GFX 100s - Hands on First Impressions

Saturday, 20 February 2021 12:57

The Goldilocks Effect - this camera is exactly what I wanted...

Modern vs Vintage Lenses

Featured Thursday, 18 February 2021 02:32

Is it Character vs Sharpness? Or haze vs quality?

Ultimate 50mm Showdown - Conclusion

Friday, 12 February 2021 11:26

The nail biting conclusion

Ultimate 50mm Shootout!

Thursday, 11 February 2021 11:59

$100 through to $8,000 - EIGHT lenses compared

Watch UnBoxing - BVLGARI Tadao Ando Octo Limited Edition

Featured Thursday, 04 February 2021 14:01

Unboxing my latest acquisition - The Tadao Ando limited edition Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic.

The GFX 100s is EVERYTHING I asked for!?

Featured Thursday, 28 January 2021 04:21

Are Fuji calling my bluff...?

Holy $hIT!? The Sony Alpha 1 is here...

Featured Wednesday, 27 January 2021 13:25

Are you buying the A1?

Holy $hIT!? The Sony Alpha 1 is here...

Wednesday, 27 January 2021 10:19

Are you buying the A1?

Why I didn't choose Sony...

Monday, 25 January 2021 13:15

What are you shooting with?

Why I didn't buy Medium Format...

Featured Saturday, 23 January 2021 13:34

Hasselblad, Leica, Phase One, Fuji... No thanks...

Fast 50mm Showdown - f0.95 vs f1.0 vs f2 APO

Tuesday, 19 January 2021 11:16

50mm f0.95 vs f1.0 vs f2.0 APO

Camera Giveaway - Winners announced!

Featured Tuesday, 12 January 2021 02:23

Congratulations to our winners!!

My New Camera Kit!

Featured Saturday, 02 January 2021 00:46

My new 2 camera & 6 Lens kit is here - Drum roll please!

Best Budget Mirrorless Camera! (& Giveaway!)

Featured Tuesday, 22 December 2020 13:07

New Year - New BUDGET Gear & GIVEAWAY!

FujiFIlm X-Pro3 - on location

Featured Tuesday, 22 December 2020 00:57

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

Featured Sunday, 13 December 2020 10:52

$500 vs $2100 test with Nikon Z7ii.

The Nikon z7ii & 50mm f1.2 are here!

Featured Friday, 11 December 2020 08:29

First hands on

Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8S vs 200mm f2G

Featured Tuesday, 08 December 2020 13:40

2020 tech vs the LEGENDARY 200mm f2G

My Ultimate Video Kit

Featured Tuesday, 24 November 2020 23:42

Yep... I bought a Sony...

Tamron 70-300mm for Sony E Mount

Featured Wednesday, 28 October 2020 00:17

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

Saturday, 17 October 2020 14:04

Two slow motion titans - one obvious winner.

Nikon Z6ii & Z7ii - Still in LAST PLACE?

Featured Wednesday, 14 October 2020 16:04

NIKON Z6ii and Z7ii finally arrive and .... are still in last place....?

$10K Photo Gear Giveaway

Featured Saturday, 10 October 2020 13:01

$10,000 Photo gear giveaway - Free entry HERE

Best Smartphone Cameras of 2020

Featured Wednesday, 30 September 2020 00:10

The best camera phones of 2020 compared.

The Best Value FULL Frame Camera

Featured Wednesday, 23 September 2020 01:59

Under $400 for a pro grade, full frame digital camera!

The future of Nikon Z Mirrorless

Featured Thursday, 17 September 2020 02:58

The lenses and bodies I hope they develop soon!

Medium Format DSLR - Leica S3

Featured Tuesday, 15 September 2020 14:14
Best ergonomics, outstanding image quality and incredible colors. There is a lot to love here... but there are also some disappointments.

Goodbye Nikon

Featured Tuesday, 25 August 2020 14:54

After 15 years, I SOLD all my Nikon gear.

Canon EOS R5 Overheating - 1 Cent SOLUTION

Featured Sunday, 23 August 2020 17:20

Goodbye 8k Recording limit!!

Canon R5 + Crane 2s Gimbal - Action Redefined

Featured Thursday, 20 August 2020 13:24

Which Martial Artist would you bet on??

Canon R5 vs Sony a7R4 for Photography

Featured Saturday, 08 August 2020 14:30

Two high resolution flagships face off in a photography specific challenge.

Tamron 28-200 SUPER Zoom

Featured Monday, 27 July 2020 15:38

28-200mm SUPER Zoom - under $750!

Leica M10R - hands on + Sample images

Featured Wednesday, 15 July 2020 17:01
The 40mp color sensor is here!

10 things to consider before rushing to purchase...

Leica Q2 vs Sony RX1R II

Featured Thursday, 02 July 2020 14:04

Two outstanding full frame fixed lens cameras compared.

My Favorite Portrait Lenses

Featured Tuesday, 23 June 2020 20:56

What are your favorites??

Ricoh GRIII vs Fuji XF10 - $900/$450

Featured Thursday, 04 June 2020 01:14

Two fantastic compact APSC street shooters - is the Ricoh worth Double the price?

Guide to Macro Lenses

Featured Tuesday, 19 May 2020 13:39

Macro lenses require a few more steps of consideration.

"What Camera Should I Buy??" - The Best!

Featured Thursday, 14 May 2020 13:46

For LESS $ you can buy a FULL camera kit...

A relaxed chat with Luxury Bazaar owner Roman Sharf.

The Real Mac Pro Skateboard EPIC UPGRADE

Featured Thursday, 07 May 2020 15:09

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.

5 reasons every E Mount shooter should consider this lens!

Fujifilm X100 - every model compared

Featured Friday, 10 April 2020 18:57

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?

Featured Tuesday, 07 April 2020 00:15

At less than half the price of the Sony, the Tamron 70-180mm looks like a must have lens for travel and portraiture.

Well, that sucks... 1 dead, but still tested.

Canon EOS R5 - I was wrong...

Featured Sunday, 15 March 2020 22:05

The internal 8k will NOT BE CROPPED - it will be full sensor width - great news. I was wrong.

Sony Lenses - What to buy first?

Featured Sunday, 08 March 2020 14:36

Don't waste your money - here is how I decided which lenses to buy first, for Sony E Mount.

Canon RF Zooms compared

Featured Friday, 06 March 2020 17:11

Check them out.

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 E Mount - Hands On

Featured Tuesday, 03 March 2020 01:36

Tamron are killing it lately with top value lenses.

50mm Lenses with Character - Nikon Showdown

Featured Monday, 17 February 2020 21:33

Character vs clinical

Canon EOS R5 - Don't Believe the HYPE!

Featured Thursday, 13 February 2020 19:42

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 ?‍

Wednesday, 12 February 2020 20:50

Hey Nikon - 2014 is calling - they want their flagship camera back!

Unboxing our EPIC $24k Cheese Grater

Featured Friday, 07 February 2020 14:45

Unlimited headroom for growth.

Canon vs Nikon vs Sony - Eye AUTOFOCUS comparison

Featured Wednesday, 29 January 2020 00:44

Three top res Full Frame mirrorles compared for AF accuracy.

Don't buy the Canon EOS R in 2020!

Featured Tuesday, 21 January 2020 03:08

WAIT!

Don't buy the Canon EOS R in 2020!

Monday, 20 January 2020 11:22

If you really want one now - go for the RP: https://bhpho.to/2N6Q3Pw

Leica M10 Monochrom - Hands on in Manhattan

Featured Friday, 17 January 2020 13:50

My two favourite Leicas - the M10p and the Monochrom - just had a love child...

Canon 1DX Mark III - Greatest DSLR EVER!

Featured Wednesday, 08 January 2020 20:15

But are Canon ending EF Lens production!?

D780 - Ultimate DSLR + Mirrorless Hybrid

Featured Tuesday, 07 January 2020 22:40

I really like the look of this - I might buy one myself!

Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S - Cheaper, Bigger and heavier?

Featured Tuesday, 07 January 2020 17:16

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!?

Featured Tuesday, 07 January 2020 01:39

Is it just me or are the supplied sample files completely unimpressive in terms of lens optical performance?

The Truth about Sony

Featured Wednesday, 01 January 2020 15:31

It's time for an honest conversation about the cameras, the brand and the company.

The $52,000 Mac Pro is here... ?

Featured Tuesday, 10 December 2019 18:28

How much of the price is 'Apple Tax'??

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

Featured Wednesday, 20 November 2019 13:53

 

HUGE THANKS to LenProToGo for sending me these loaners.

Sony A7RIV vs Nikon Z7 - Eye AF testing

Featured Wednesday, 13 November 2019 19:20

 

Before watching - who do you think will win??

85mm vs 105mm vs 70-200mm - Best Portrait lens?

Featured Wednesday, 23 October 2019 15:36

 The classic 85mm? The Epic 105? Or the Flexible 70-200mm?

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

Featured Saturday, 12 October 2019 15:14

 Welcome to the most Bonkers lens of 2019...

Film smooth + epic video content - Zhiyun Smooth Q2

Featured Saturday, 12 October 2019 12:55

 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.

The Sony a9 "update" ??

Featured Friday, 04 October 2019 15:57

 What do you think??

Best Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphone Review

Featured Wednesday, 11 September 2019 06:50

 

TOP FOUR OPTIONS COMPARED:

Why I'm selling the 'World's Best Lens' ??

Featured Wednesday, 21 August 2019 15:25

 

It's time to sell this awesome portrait lens.

 

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

Featured Saturday, 10 August 2019 22:16

 Fuji vs Hasselblad - my final thoughts.

Welcome to BOKEH TOWN - Helios 44 Budgetography!

Featured Friday, 02 August 2019 12:15

 Comparing 6 bargain bokeh lenses.

My new $10,000 lighting kit

Featured Tuesday, 30 July 2019 12:55

 LET THERE BE LIGHT!

Canon RF 85mm f1.2L vs EF 85mm f1.2 II

Featured Thursday, 04 July 2019 16:50

 

The RF is a VERY impressive performer - but it comes at a big size, weight and cost disadvantage!

Tamron 35-150mm f2.8-f4 - Portrait Demo

Featured Tuesday, 07 May 2019 14:48

We put the $800 Tamron 35-150mm lens through 5 portrait concepts in a day.

Tamron & Sigma 150-600mm vs Nikon 200-500mm

Featured Wednesday, 24 April 2019 01:35

Thanks to the viewers who suggested this showdown. I was surprised by the results myself!

50mm Shoot Out! Image Quality - Part 2 - 2019

Featured Friday, 19 April 2019 15:20

Check out the full comparison

 

Here are all the handling and focus rankings.

Best Wireless Charger - What to Buy?

Featured Sunday, 31 March 2019 02:40

 

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)

Featured Tuesday, 26 March 2019 16:59

This time, the cameras will survive... I hope!

Best Drone Filters - Mavic 2 Pro

Featured Wednesday, 20 March 2019 21:03

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?? ?

Featured Tuesday, 12 March 2019 13:35

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)

Featured Thursday, 07 March 2019 13:30

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

Featured Friday, 01 March 2019 16:58

Maybe my favourite full frame camera...

Sony a6400 Complete Auto Focus, ISO & Time Lapse Testing

Featured Sunday, 03 February 2019 13:51

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

Featured Friday, 01 February 2019 16:41

 

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)

Featured Friday, 01 February 2019 07:17

UPDATE 9 March 2019.

3 Stop ND Filters Compared - $5 to $180

Featured Monday, 28 January 2019 21:41

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

Featured Sunday, 20 January 2019 10:20

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

Featured Wednesday, 02 January 2019 22:54

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...

Featured Monday, 24 December 2018 23:14

 

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?

Featured Monday, 03 December 2018 19:46

The D850 is the culmination of decades of SLR refinement - the Z7 is the companies first full frame mirrorless - but it costs even more!

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

Featured Sunday, 28 October 2018 12:32

The good, The Bad, and the Stupid....

Nikon Z lenses - are they better than F Mount?

Featured Saturday, 27 October 2018 12:47

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

Featured Saturday, 20 October 2018 16:25

Make sure you watch through to the end for my full findings...

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

Featured Sunday, 09 September 2018 09:44

What do you think? Which mirrorless appeals to you??

Single Card for 'PRO' Work?? (Nikon Z)

Featured Monday, 27 August 2018 04:01

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

Featured Tuesday, 21 August 2018 13:32

Forget this DSLR nonsense - THIS is the BEST 35mm full frame on the market!

The Nikon D850 is the Perfect DSLR... almost

Featured Friday, 03 August 2018 11:42

There are FOUR things I wish they would fix!

2018 MacBook Pro i9 Review - Should You Upgrade?

Featured Friday, 27 July 2018 20:55

The 2018 MBP Slays for Photo Editing!

My BIGGEST Kit Ever - What's in my Bags??

Featured Saturday, 21 July 2018 15:51

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

Featured Monday, 16 July 2018 16:07

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

Featured Wednesday, 11 July 2018 20:25

Amazing value lens, especially for portraiture - for my money its the best value new Nikkor lens you can buy.

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)

Featured Thursday, 21 June 2018 15:29

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

Featured Tuesday, 22 May 2018 17:50

Epic What's in my Bag - from 15mm to 600mm!

Check out the Adapters - they actually work!

RAZER BLADE PRO - A true desktop Replacement?

Featured Sunday, 29 April 2018 16:13

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

Featured Sunday, 29 April 2018 16:10

How does this Ultra Premium mirrorless hold up today?

SSD with Wireless Back Up & Tethering on location

Featured Sunday, 29 April 2018 16:08

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.

This is an epic, $47,000 kit.... most of that is loaner gear.

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

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

Featured Tuesday, 03 April 2018 16:00

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

Featured Tuesday, 03 April 2018 15:53

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

Featured Tuesday, 03 April 2018 15:51

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

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

Featured Wednesday, 07 February 2018 22:39

Tips to build your own editing system, and a walk through of my new 8K editing MONSTER!

Sony a7R3 - Best Camera of 2017

Featured Tuesday, 26 December 2017 23:41

Check out the sample files at: http://www.mattgranger.com/fieldtested

The best Phone Cases - TESTED

Featured Tuesday, 26 December 2017 23:40

BEST CASES:

iMac Pro - Pricing and Specs (VS Custom PC)

Featured Monday, 18 December 2017 03:56

Is the iMac Pro really overpriced?? How much does a similar spec PC actually cost?

The Best of 2017 + Free Gear Guide

Featured Monday, 18 December 2017 03:56

Get the free Gear Guide at http://mattgranger.com/gear

ULTIMATE Image Quality - Hasselblad X1D + Zeiss Otus 85mm

Featured Monday, 18 December 2017 03:55

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

Featured Thursday, 23 November 2017 16:06

Complete Kit for my upcoming trip to South America to film my final Field Tested review for 2017

Flash Trigger Range Test

Featured Wednesday, 13 September 2017 14:38

3 options - vastly different costs - with surprising results!

Hasselblad X1D Field Kit - Unboxing

Featured Tuesday, 12 September 2017 14:47

The Field Kit has Just hit the market -

Canon 85mm F1.4L m100 & 3 new tilt shift lenses

Featured Tuesday, 29 August 2017 18:48

Canon just dropped 6 hot new prodcuts.

Nikon D850 vs D810 - My pre-order is in!

Featured Thursday, 24 August 2017 03:54

My Pre-order is IN! New D850 run through - compared to the D810

Sony a9 Field Tested - NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING!!

Featured Thursday, 27 July 2017 16:12

Banding, Overheating and dead batteries? Or 1dx & D5 Killer?? The results of this Field Test genuinely surprised me.

Nikon D850 - Finally a D810 replacement

Featured Thursday, 27 July 2017 16:09

Check out the press release and other D850 talk at http://mattgranger.com/d850

The Best 2017 Ultrabook Laptop

Featured Thursday, 27 July 2017 16:08

What laptop do you use??

The ULTIMATE USB-C Hub / Dongle

Featured Thursday, 22 June 2017 01:24

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?

Featured Sunday, 18 June 2017 01:34

New Kaby Lake processors are here - does it mean much??

Dear Nikon...

Featured Monday, 08 May 2017 15:49

What would YOU like to see from Nikon?

Sony A9 - Is it a true Pro Option??

Featured Wednesday, 26 April 2017 04:51

CRAZY specs, dual cards, bigger batteries - is this everything Sony users have been asking for?

Fuji GFX new lenses and roadmap

Featured Wednesday, 19 April 2017 08:35

GREAT to see Fujifilm being open with customers about the roadmap.

8K - The Future of Video Resolution

Featured Tuesday, 18 April 2017 08:28

8K video is 4 times higher resolution than 4K and 16 times the size of 1080!

Nikon D7500 Preview (Vs D7200 & D500)

Featured Wednesday, 12 April 2017 19:52

WHO IS THIS CAMERA AIMED AT? Maybe VLOGGERS? Hikers wanting the lightest camera possible?

Hand Painted Photography Backdrops

Featured Tuesday, 28 March 2017 20:52

I just set up 3 unique hand painted backdrops from Gravity backdrops in Europe

Eliminating REVERB & ECHO (Echo... echo)

Featured Friday, 24 March 2017 03:45

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

Featured Thursday, 23 March 2017 03:55

Blackforest vs Artisan & Artist vs Lowepro... what should you be looking for?

FX vs DX - $6500 vs $2000 - the results are impressive!

Tamron 70-200 G2 - Bokeh & Close Focus test

Featured Tuesday, 21 February 2017 22:01

The New Tamron vs the Nikon 70-200mm and the 200mm F2!

Tamron G2 70-200mm f2.8 SP - HANDS ON

Featured Friday, 17 February 2017 00:30

Hands on with the new Tamron 70-200mm - includes loads of sample images.

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!

Featured Tuesday, 07 February 2017 03:10

At $1299, this is LESS THAN 50% of the price of the new Nikkor 70-200mm.

Whether you are shooting surfers, wildlife or spy photography, 1200mm opens up loads of possibilities.

Zooms VS Primes - the real trade off

Featured Wednesday, 11 January 2017 17:58

Do you shoot primes or zooms? What is your favourite lens? 

The BEST Nikon Portrait Lens - ULTIMATE SHOOTOUT

Featured Thursday, 29 December 2016 06:07

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!!

Featured Thursday, 22 December 2016 23:52

Review GIVEAWAYS and sale

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)

Featured Saturday, 26 November 2016 10:42

In this video I explain the main forms of distortion and why true rectilinear lenses are so damn big and expensive!

Real FIELD TESTED Review - Portraits, landscape, sports, street & more.

NEW Nikon 70-200mm f2.8E FL ED VR

Featured Wednesday, 19 October 2016 15:26

Just announced - check it out.

Samyang Xeen Cine lenses

Featured Friday, 23 September 2016 06:24

7 pieces in the new collection - let's take a look

Sandisk 1tb SD Cards

Featured Friday, 23 September 2016 06:22

Progress marches on.

Sigma 500mm f4.0 Sport lens

Featured Friday, 23 September 2016 06:22

Live from the floor of Photokina - with sample images

Zeiss Loxia 85mm vs 85mm Batis

Featured Friday, 23 September 2016 06:20

Two Zeiss 85mm lenses for Sony full frame compared - includes some sample images

Great to see some new lenses from Tokina

Featured Friday, 23 September 2016 06:19

Great to see some new lenses from Tokina

Manfrotto - Whats new at Photokina 2016

Featured Friday, 23 September 2016 05:23

Hands on with the Hasselblad X1D mirrorless

Featured Wednesday, 21 September 2016 20:17

sweet... I wish.

Tamron 150-600 & new teleconvertors

Featured Wednesday, 21 September 2016 20:17

A great improvement over generation 1 - which I already own and like.

Nikon 105mm f1.4 - Hands on at Photokina

Featured Wednesday, 21 September 2016 17:20

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

Featured Wednesday, 21 September 2016 17:13

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

Featured Wednesday, 21 September 2016 17:12

Introduction to these new milvus beauties.

Sigma 85mm Art Hands on + Sample images

Featured Tuesday, 20 September 2016 18:11

This lens is going to be verrrry popular.  Check out the samples

Tokina 20mm f2 FiRIN Lens

Featured Tuesday, 20 September 2016 18:10

New 20mm lens for Sony E Mount cameras.

Hands on with the Sony A99ii

Featured Tuesday, 20 September 2016 18:08

Speed demon in a tiny body.

GoPro Karma - Collapsible Drone Hands On

Featured Tuesday, 20 September 2016 18:03

Collapsible 4k drone.

Sigma 12-24mm f4 ART - Hands on + sample images

Featured Tuesday, 20 September 2016 18:01

Beast of a lens - with some serious distortion!

Tokina 20mm f2 FiRIN Lens

Tuesday, 20 September 2016 17:45

New 20mm lens for Sony E Mount cameras.

Sony 50mm f2.8 Macro - E Mount

Featured Tuesday, 20 September 2016 17:29

First native 50mm macro for Sony A7 series.

Nikon Photokina Press Conference - KeyMission

Monday, 19 September 2016 20:35

3 new KeyMission action cams.

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

Featured Monday, 19 September 2016 19:26

51.4 megapixel medium format mirrorless camera

Canon 5D Mark IV testing - 4k, ISO, Dynamic range & more

Featured Friday, 16 September 2016 13:27

Hands on review of the new 5D Mark IV

Samyang Premium 85mm f1.2 and 14mm f2.4

Featured Thursday, 15 September 2016 06:25

Sweet new lenses from Samyang

Nikon D820 - What I want from a D810 Replacement

Featured Wednesday, 14 September 2016 09:47

The D810 replacement will be with us soon - here is my wishlist of improvements.

My new Travel Tripod - Manfrotto BeFree Live

Featured Sunday, 11 September 2016 11:09

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)

Featured Wednesday, 17 August 2016 07:20

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?

Featured Monday, 01 August 2016 21:17

Triple the price of the 50mm 1.4G?

Nikon 105mm f/1.4E - worlds fastest 105mm AF lens

Featured Sunday, 31 July 2016 08:54

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

Featured Sunday, 31 July 2016 08:53

BEAST!!!

D5 vs 1DXmkii - High ISO and shadow recovery

Featured Sunday, 31 July 2016 08:52

Full res sample images http://bit.ly/D5vs1DXii-images

Hasselblad X1D-50C Mirrorless - A game changer??

Featured Thursday, 23 June 2016 01:39

The future? Or still over priced and pointless?

How to get the best results using long lenses for travel photography

Photo storage and back up - Ultimate Studio set up

Featured Thursday, 16 June 2016 01:20

2.5tb of data in a month... it is a lot to process - LITERALLY!

Nikon D500 - Field Tested Review

Featured Sunday, 12 June 2016 10:33

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

Featured Wednesday, 01 June 2016 00:57

My top travel tips.

How to take SHARP Portraits (Tamron 85mm VC)

Featured Wednesday, 01 June 2016 00:54

Gear, settings and technique to get the sharpest portraits

Nikon D5 - Field Tested Review

Featured Monday, 02 May 2016 11:39

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)

Featured Wednesday, 06 April 2016 11:12

Unboxing and sample images

Last Chance to SAVE 50%

Featured Friday, 25 March 2016 22:03

Last chance! All of my video courses on 50% sale for March 2016 only.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs X-T1 - testing & sample images

Featured Monday, 21 March 2016 12:24

Impressive camera. Check it out

Why I am dropping Sony E Mount from my PRO kit

Featured Monday, 14 March 2016 11:04

It all comes down to SERVICE.

Tamron 85mm F1.8 VC - Hands on preview

Featured Sunday, 28 February 2016 00:35

Check out this bad boy - VC handholding down to 1/8th a second!

Sony 85mm G Master vs Zeiss Batis

Featured Saturday, 27 February 2016 03:38

Two outstanding 85mm options for your Sony full frame mirrorless.

Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 ART - Hands on Overview

Featured Saturday, 27 February 2016 00:50

New superfast zoom for the art series.

Canon 1Dxii Hands On Overview - VS Nikon D5 + D4

Featured Saturday, 27 February 2016 00:49

The new king of speed.

Tamron SP 90mm MACRO f2.8 Di VC USD

Featured Friday, 26 February 2016 11:36

Handling, focus, VC testing and image samples.

Sony G MASTER 24-70 hands on review with TEST IMAGES

Featured Friday, 26 February 2016 11:33

Check out the sample images

Sony G MASTER 70-200 f2.8 - HANDS ON

Featured Friday, 26 February 2016 11:32

G Master is here... almost

Nikon Premium Compact DL 18-50 f1.8-2.8 HANDS ON

Featured Friday, 26 February 2016 11:32

F1.8 to f2.8?? Sounds pretty sweet!

Are Compact Cameras DEAD? (Nikon DL)

Featured Tuesday, 23 February 2016 11:04

3 new premium compacts... is there a market for them?

Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 ART - Preview

Featured Tuesday, 23 February 2016 11:03

Hotly anticipated super fast zoom lens from Sigma.

Tamron 85mm VC and 90mm Macro - PREVIEW

Featured Tuesday, 23 February 2016 01:21

Two sweet new lenses from Tamron

Pentax Full Frame - FIRST LOOK - K-1 & 15-30mm f2.8

Featured Thursday, 18 February 2016 02:44

How does it compare to the Nikon, Canon and Sony options??

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)

Featured Wednesday, 03 February 2016 23:35

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

Featured Tuesday, 02 February 2016 06:21

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

Featured Monday, 01 February 2016 20:37

Don't let your old lenses gather dust!

Nikon 200mm F2 - Unboxing

Featured Monday, 25 January 2016 15:15

The newest member of the team

Filming NYC with Samyang Cine lenses – 21mm and 50mm

Featured Friday, 15 January 2016 23:40

2 manual cine lenses and the a6000 make for a great compact travel video set up.

Nikon D5 - Surprise Spec Fail (Potential Deal Breaker?)

Featured Friday, 15 January 2016 03:15

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?

Featured Friday, 15 January 2016 03:14

Check out all the news at http://mattgranger.com/d500

Worlds best sports camera?

Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VS 200mm f2 Prime

Featured Friday, 15 January 2016 02:50

Lets see how they perform side by side.

Zeiss 135mm f2 APO - As good as OTUS?

Featured Monday, 21 December 2015 21:07

At less than half the price of an Otus lens, how close is the 135 APO image quality??

TOG LIFE - New series coming soon

Featured Wednesday, 25 November 2015 19:50

New show, starts next week.

Sony Uncompressed RAW & the A7RII buffer Problem

Featured Wednesday, 18 November 2015 20:34

14 bit uncompressed RAW is here... and it totally kills the buffer!

Nikon D5 Announcement

Featured Wednesday, 18 November 2015 05:09

Well, kind of an announcement.... more of a placeholder

How to use a Tilt Shift Lens

Featured Monday, 16 November 2015 23:11

There is more to Tilt Shift lenses than you may realise.

Prime Lens Buying Guide

Featured Thursday, 29 October 2015 14:21

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?

Featured Monday, 26 October 2015 15:14

Three A7R2s went with us to Mongolia... only 2 survived.

Nikon 24-70mm VR - First look

Featured Sunday, 25 October 2015 15:03

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

Featured Sunday, 25 October 2015 15:03

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)

Featured Friday, 18 September 2015 01:45

A few weeks in the field, thousands of frames - here are my thoughts.

QNAP TVS-871T - Faster than SSD!

Featured Tuesday, 01 September 2015 11:17

Filled with NAS HDD's, this thing flies - fastest realistic storage option I EVER tested!

Professional Nikon & Sony Kit - Whats in my bag

Featured Monday, 31 August 2015 02:41

My biggest packing video ever!

Flash Sync Speed & High Speed Sync explained

Featured Wednesday, 26 August 2015 12:16

Understand what is happening inside your camera - what is sync speed?

World's first look at the Commlite Nikon to Sony AF Adapter.

Mirrorless vs DSLR - what's the real issue?

Featured Monday, 24 August 2015 22:06

Few issues get people as upset as this one - is mirrorless the future?

Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm f1.4 Vs ZEISS f1.4

Featured Tuesday, 18 August 2015 22:56

Looking for a fast premium 35mm for your FE Sony??

Sony A7RII - 10 minute review

Featured Thursday, 13 August 2015 21:11

ISO, Detail, Stabilisation, battery life, 4k Video... all the top line tests to see if this camera suits YOUR needs.

Metabones Speedbooster Review

Featured Monday, 03 August 2015 13:27

Extra light? Less DOF? Better optical performance!?! Sounds too good to be true.

Sony FE 70-200 f4 - Photoshoot REVIEW

Featured Monday, 27 July 2015 06:09

$1500 for an f4 native zoom... worth the investment?

QNAP TS453-mini 4 bay NAS

Featured Monday, 13 July 2015 22:39

Set up and overview of the new TS 453 mini

85mm Otus vs Batis - Zeiss showdown

Featured Monday, 13 July 2015 07:44

Two premium 85mm lenses from Zeiss, head to head on the Sony A7II body.

What is the fastest and most stable portable storage option??

Sony In Body Image Stabilisation test (IBIS)

Featured Monday, 06 July 2015 14:02

How does the latest generation IBIS compare to in lens stabilisation, or no stabilisation at all?

UV Filters - A Waste of Time & Money

Featured Wednesday, 01 July 2015 12:04

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

Featured Monday, 29 June 2015 12:13

After testing the A7R and A7S extensively, here are my thoughts.

The truth about DXO Camera sensor ratings

Featured Wednesday, 24 June 2015 13:03

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

Featured Monday, 15 June 2015 11:51

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

Featured Thursday, 04 June 2015 22:19

A great bag, with a big catch.

Travel Kit - What's In My Bag

Featured Monday, 18 May 2015 12:28

Check out my DSLR FREE travel kit.

How I killed my Nikon D810

Featured Monday, 11 May 2015 22:06

Damn it... not again.

Buying my Hasselblad 503CW

Featured Tuesday, 28 April 2015 03:38

The newest addition to my gear bag.

Post Op Medical Update

Featured Friday, 24 April 2015 12:52

The operation went well it seems.

Medical Leave - See you in a month!

Featured Sunday, 12 April 2015 00:43

Thank you for the support and messages of good luck - I sincerely appreciate it.

An hour long Q&A of your questions.

Photography Buying Guide - what should you get next?

Featured Wednesday, 01 April 2015 01:07

Cameras, lenses, bags, accessories - there are SO many options. How do you know what you should buy?

Lowepro SlingShot 302 - hands on review

Featured Thursday, 26 March 2015 20:31

My first ever video...

It's time to start shooting 4K video - Here's Why

Featured Monday, 09 March 2015 12:09

What do you think?

Nikon D7200 Preview

Featured Monday, 02 March 2015 07:59

Nikon calls it "Our most advanced DX-format DSLR" - But is it any good?

Hasselblad CFV-50c - Testing, Review, Dynamic Range & ISO

Featured Monday, 23 February 2015 21:55

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

Featured Friday, 13 February 2015 00:46

Full hands on testing and download full res images

Canon 5Ds & 11-24mm f4 - Hands on & image review

Featured Thursday, 12 February 2015 09:48

Hands on testing with Canon's new flagship camera and lens

Tokyo used camera shopping guide - Ginza

Wednesday, 11 February 2015 14:04

Find your next dream camera in Ginza!

Canon 5DS & 5DS-R - pointless or outstanding?

Featured Saturday, 07 February 2015 04:40

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!

Featured Friday, 06 February 2015 04:06

No longer a rumour - these two are now up for pre-order!

Tamron 15-30mm VC FULL REVIEW - vs Nikon 14-24mm

Featured Monday, 02 February 2015 08:46

Wow - this thing shocked me - especially when compared to the legendary Nikon 14-24!

Nikon - Pure Photography #6

Wednesday, 28 January 2015 06:40

Announcing the Nikon Df - a revolutionary fusion of timeless quality and modern technology.

D7100 vs 70D - Canikon showdown

Featured Monday, 26 January 2015 21:05

Which speedy crop camera is best?

Nikon 14-24mm vs Zeiss 15mm - 2.8 Showdown

Featured Wednesday, 21 January 2015 21:07

Two ultra premium, Ultra wide angle lenses - head to head.

Nikon 300mm F4 - Hands on & image samples

Featured Wednesday, 07 January 2015 22:42

$2,000 for a 300mm f4 prime? A great deal, or over priced??

3 new products just announced - full info here.

Genelec 8040b monitor speakers - unbox and set up

Featured Tuesday, 09 December 2014 08:07

Top of the line audio montiors for video work.

What is the Fastest Lens POSSIBLE?

Featured Monday, 17 November 2014 19:51

How do they get past f1.0?

Used lens buying advice

Featured Thursday, 06 November 2014 23:24

What are the 6 things you should check to ensure the lens is in good condition?

Sony A77ii embarrasses the Canon 7D Mark II

Featured Thursday, 06 November 2014 00:56

The Sony A77 mark 2 decimates the Canon 7D mark 2 on DXO Mark

Wide angle vs Telephoto Depth of Field

Featured Wednesday, 05 November 2014 07:55

Wide angle does NOT necessarily mean bigger DOF and a lack of Bokeh!

My First YouTube Video - Lowepro SlingShot 302 review

Featured Friday, 24 October 2014 03:43

That Former Nikon Guy (Matt Granger) reviews the Lowepro SlingShot 302 AW backpack.

Best Portrait lens? 85mm vs 70-200mm

Featured Thursday, 09 October 2014 11:22

What should you buy? Which is best for portraiture?

 

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.

Featured Monday, 29 September 2014 21:36

 

In camera vs laptop vs Rode smartLav+ vs NT-USB vs Podcaster vs Procaster vs Broadcaster.

Leica M240 Review - Mirrorless on Staten Island

Featured Wednesday, 24 September 2014 20:34

 

Is the M240 really a Mirrorless? Is Staten Island really NYC?

Red Epic DRAGON - 6K video camera

Featured Tuesday, 23 September 2014 06:22

 

100fps 6k video... insane!

Saumsung NX1 - 4K video and 15fps!

Featured Sunday, 21 September 2014 07:22

 

Hands on with an early prototype

Lens Design 101: Interview with a Zeiss Master

Featured Saturday, 20 September 2014 19:34

 I sat down with Dr Hubert Nasse to talk about lens design & optical technology.

Future of the Sony A Mount

Featured Thursday, 18 September 2014 13:40

 

With the popularity of the E mount - does the A have a future at all?

Sony a7r Review - Mirrorless in Queens NYC

Featured Thursday, 18 September 2014 07:25

Manfrotto PL220 backpack (RIP KATA)

Featured Wednesday, 17 September 2014 15:02

 

RIP my beloved Kata, long live the Manfrotto!

Leica M60, MP and MA

Featured Wednesday, 17 September 2014 12:49

Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 and Silver EM1

Featured Wednesday, 17 September 2014 06:50

 

Shame we could get test images - looks pretty interesting.

Panasonic LX100 review - sample photos and video

Featured Wednesday, 17 September 2014 06:42

 

4k at under $1000 - this is a great development.

Panasonic CM1 Android Camera Phone

Featured Wednesday, 17 September 2014 06:39

With a 1 inch sensor this thing means business!

Canon 7DII - hands on review and sample images

Featured Wednesday, 17 September 2014 06:37

Incudes high iso and hig hres images.

Nikon 20mm f1.8G review with sample images

Featured Tuesday, 16 September 2014 19:06

 

More fun from the floor at Photokina 2014

Canon G7X review & Sample images

Featured Tuesday, 16 September 2014 15:39

Olympus OMD EM1 Review - Mirrorless in The Bronx

Featured Wednesday, 10 September 2014 23:00

Episode 3 in Brooklyn - I mean The Bronx!

Zeiss OTUS 85mm - worlds best lens?

Featured Tuesday, 09 September 2014 09:02

 

4 months, 8 countries and thousands of frames - here are my thoughts.

Zeiss Otus 85mm Announced!

Featured Monday, 08 September 2014 07:44

The amazing 55mm now has a big brother!

Pentax 645z - detailed review

Featured Sunday, 07 September 2014 12:08

 

Includes 100% crops, High ISO tests, and image comparison to D800e.

Panasonic GH4 review - Mirrorless in Manhattan

Featured Wednesday, 03 September 2014 22:00

 

Shooting, food, filming, food, seeing the hotspots, meeting cool locals, and more food with the GH4

IOSafe Torture Testing - Water & Fire & Guns

Featured Sunday, 31 August 2014 13:28

 

Let's do this!

Fuji X-T1 Review - Mirrorless in Brooklyn NYC

Featured Wednesday, 27 August 2014 21:18

 

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

Featured Monday, 25 August 2014 21:43

 

After owning it for 13 months I have decided to sell it off. Here is why.

Top 5 Mirrorless Cameras - COMING SOON

Featured Wednesday, 20 August 2014 21:41

COMING SOON! Small cameras in the Big Apple

Photokina 2014

Featured Saturday, 02 August 2014 04:50

 

Only 6 weeks away - this is going to be big!

Eizo CG277 Unboxing, set up and Calibration

Featured Tuesday, 22 July 2014 00:58

 

Arguably the best, most colour accurate monitor on the market.

The best thing about Mirrorless

Featured Monday, 14 July 2014 23:32

 

For me it goes beyond portability - it's all about the FLANGE!

Cactus V6 & RF60 demo & testing

Featured Monday, 07 July 2014 21:23

 

Testing the new V6 to control Canon, Nikon and Cactus branded flashes all at once.

Nikon D810 & Soft Shutter Release AR-11

Featured Thursday, 26 June 2014 05:16

New announcements from Nikon.

Sigma 50mm Art - Best 50mm AF?

Featured Thursday, 12 June 2014 14:22

 

Following the 35mm success, there are a lot of HIGH HOPES for this lens.

Cactus V6 & RF60 unbox & intro

Featured Friday, 23 May 2014 21:13

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

Featured Thursday, 15 May 2014 20:54

 

Hands on with sample stills and video footage from this hyper prime lens.

ZEISS OTUS 55MM F1.4 T* COMPLETE REVIEW

Featured Tuesday, 01 April 2014 21:06

http://www.mattgranger.com/otus55mm

Canon release a monochrome camera with NIKON F Mount??

Featured Tuesday, 25 March 2014 02:47

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

Featured Monday, 17 March 2014 21:38

 

Outdoor sports (& bird) test with the lens, as well as 100% crops and studio tests.

Nikon Df - 3 Month Owners review

Featured Saturday, 15 March 2014 18:15

 

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

Thursday, 13 March 2014 05:19

Nikon have just announced yet another 1 series camera... think this will be a hit?

D4s image quality - ISO still short of the Df!

Featured Wednesday, 12 March 2014 03:15

The D4s has just been tested, with surprising results.

Nikon 58mm f/1.4G PREMIUM lens - Review

Featured Tuesday, 11 March 2014 02:34

 

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!

Featured Saturday, 01 March 2014 23:38

Some of the worlds most desirable standard prime lenses put head to head.

Panasonic GH4 - the 4K revolution is here

Featured Saturday, 01 March 2014 22:10

 

How does the GH4 stack up against the GH3?

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH

Featured Friday, 28 February 2014 10:30

Hands on with the new Leica/Panasonic monster prime.

Zeiss Otus 55mm f1.4 - WORLDS BEST LENS???

Featured Wednesday, 26 February 2014 18:33

 

Zeiss claim it is "the absolute best lens in the world today" - here we show 100% image crops,

Nikon D4s - Quick Look

Featured Tuesday, 25 February 2014 07:23

 

Specs just released - new sensor, crazy ISO & More - let's take a look.

Sigma DP2 Quattro - Hands on

Featured Tuesday, 25 February 2014 00:04

 

What do you reckon??

Photographers - STOP Giving your work away!

Featured Monday, 24 February 2014 20:43

 

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

Featured Thursday, 20 February 2014 22:32

Monster zoom lens from Tamron - How is the image quality and VC?

50mm f1.0 vs 1.2 - Bokeh SHOWDOWN!

Featured Wednesday, 19 February 2014 11:06

Nikon 50mm f1.2 AIS vs Canon 50mm EF 1.2L & 1.0L lenses!

Fujifilm X-T1

Featured Friday, 14 February 2014 13:24

The BEST X Camera Ever. It may be the one that makes me consider Mirrorless!

50mm F1.4 DG HSM | ART

Featured Friday, 14 February 2014 11:07

From CP Plus in Yokohama

85mm showdown - Sigma vs Canon vs Nikon

Featured Monday, 03 February 2014 12:39

 

85mm showdown - Sigma 1.4 vs Canon 1.2L ii vs Nikon 1.4G. Let's do this.

Panasonic GH 4

Featured Monday, 03 February 2014 12:32

 

Amazing camera, updated with higher specs and 4K video.

Canon 50mm f1.0 - Bokeh Porn

Featured Sunday, 02 February 2014 22:44

 

Testing the legendary Canon 50mm f1.0 EFS Lens - BOKEH PORN!

10 Best Film Cameras

Featured Monday, 27 January 2014 21:21

The 10 best & most important film cameras - EVER!

Elinchrom Quadra Hybrid RX - A

Featured Wednesday, 01 January 2014 21:14

Unboxing, set up and explanation

Video editing & Computer discussion with Dave Dugdale

Featured Friday, 27 December 2013 23:33

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

Featured Tuesday, 24 December 2013 00:42

What was the best mirrorless? Best lens? Most over rated? Ugliest and dumbest products?

Mac Pro - Pricing & Upgrades

Featured Friday, 20 December 2013 08:56

What do you think? What could you build for this kind of money??

Holiday Gift Buying Guide

Featured Wednesday, 11 December 2013 22:29

What to get for photographers AND their partners!

Gear Upgrade & Buying Advice

Featured Tuesday, 10 December 2013 21:17

Get & share gear advice at the Community Forum here - http://bit.ly/GearAdvice

DJI Phantom Quadcopter - Setup & Review

Featured Monday, 09 December 2013 23:18

DJI Quadcopter with GoPro video camera - simple aerial footage set up.

Calibrate your Lens & Camera for Perfect Focus

Featured Thursday, 05 December 2013 23:42

How to get razor sharp focus from your gear.

Nikon Df Hands On review

Featured Thursday, 05 December 2013 23:39

Pure Photography, or Pure Rubbish?

Rokinon 85mm F1.4 - Complete Review

Featured Saturday, 23 November 2013 18:49

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?

Featured Saturday, 23 November 2013 18:44

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

Featured Saturday, 23 November 2013 18:43

Full discussion on specs, features, pricing & alternatives. Please share your thoughts.

Nikon D4 vs Canon 1Dx

Featured Saturday, 23 November 2013 18:41

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

Friday, 04 October 2013 03:14

Full testing and image quality comparison to the premium 18-55mm f2.8 to f4.

Fuji X-A1 - Full review & samples & 100% crops

Featured Friday, 04 October 2013 03:13

In Singapore testing out the brand new Fuji X-A1 - new entry level Mirrorless from Fujifilm.

Olympus OMD E-M1 hands on & sample images

Featured Friday, 04 October 2013 03:09

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)

Featured Friday, 04 October 2013 03:04

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)

Featured Tuesday, 03 September 2013 11:50

What is the best focal length to take portraits for FULL FRAME and CROP cameras? 85mm? 105mm?

Teleconverters - pros, cons & alternatives

Featured Tuesday, 03 September 2013 11:48

Include 100% crops, image comparisons and discussion of the alternatives.

Shirts on Sale!

Featured Monday, 26 August 2013 04:11

BEST 70-200mm f2.8 lens

Featured Friday, 23 August 2013 12:16

Includes full comparison and star ratings. Tamron, Nikon & Canon.

I get a LOT of questions about this jacket - you can find it at any Manfrotto dealer.

Speedlights vs Studio Strobes

Featured Wednesday, 21 August 2013 02:58

Power, recycle time and versatility. Here I compare YN560 flashes and Elinchrom D-Lite 400s.

Rechargable Battery & Charger - Buying Guide

Wednesday, 21 August 2013 02:56

What are the best rechargables? What are the options? And best quality/speed chargers? Check it out.

Tamron vs Canon vs Nikon - including 100% crops and samples from Miss Pole Dance Australia 2013.

Stabilisation & Autofocus - 70-200 Showdown pt2

Featured Wednesday, 31 July 2013 00:02

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?

Featured Wednesday, 24 July 2013 23:27

Amazing reviews and worldwide waiting lists - is the hype justified?

70-200 Showdown pt1 - Tamron vs Canon vs Nikon

Featured Wednesday, 24 July 2013 23:25

Part 1 of a complete showdown of the stabilised Canon, Nikon & Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 lenses.

Light stand buying guide

Wednesday, 24 July 2013 23:24

What to look for when buying a light stand.

Umbrella buying guide

Wednesday, 24 July 2013 23:22

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

Featured Wednesday, 24 July 2013 23:19

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

Featured Thursday, 04 July 2013 05:38

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

Featured Wednesday, 03 July 2013 22:55

What to look for when buying a photographic reflector.

Lensporn - unboxing the Canon 85mm F1.2

Featured Thursday, 27 June 2013 00:14

Adults only. Few things get the blood pumping like truly fast glass. Here I unbox the Canon 85mm f1.2L.

ThatNikonGuy buying a Canon?!

Featured Thursday, 20 June 2013 23:34

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

Featured Monday, 24 June 2013 22:52

I am selling my D4 here: http://bit.ly/TNG-D4

F Stops vs T Stops - what is the difference?

Featured Monday, 24 June 2013 22:51

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

Featured Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:36

http://bit.ly/VelloBGN7 - 25% the cost of MBD12.

Fuji X100S vs Original X100

Featured Saturday, 15 June 2013 11:28

A classic versus its replacement... Can it be THAT much better?? Should you upgrade?

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Switching Camera Brands

Featured Wednesday, 22 May 2013 17:03

Canon to Nikon - Nikon to Sony etc - is it a viable option? have you considered it?

Nikon 32mm f1.2 Prime

Featured Tuesday, 14 May 2013 14:42

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?

Featured Tuesday, 14 May 2013 14:39

Who would buy an OMD now that the E-P5 is announced?

D7100 Quick Set up Quick & full overview

Featured Monday, 06 May 2013 22:06

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

Featured Sunday, 05 May 2013 21:49

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

Featured Friday, 03 May 2013 05:10

Charge 2 USB devices at the same time - recharge an iPhone up to 8 times!

Fuji XE-1 & 18-55mm f2.8-f4 lens

Featured Friday, 03 May 2013 05:08

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

Featured Friday, 03 May 2013 04:49

Amazing all in one tablet, display and input device - perfect for editing my book - http://bit.ly/Privatebodies

UV Filter - Torture testing

Featured Monday, 29 April 2013 11:50

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

Featured Sunday, 21 April 2013 09:44

Smallest APS-C sensor camera ever - 28mm f2.8 lens.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Preview

Featured Saturday, 20 April 2013 19:58

Dang - this thing will sell like crazy - but is it for you?

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Mirrorless cameras are not for me

Featured Monday, 15 April 2013 16:49

Mirrorless technology has developed quickly - and there are some AWESOME models on the market.

Drobo Mini - complete set up

Featured Monday, 11 March 2013 00:10

Step by step setup of the Drobo Mini.

Sh*t street photographers say (Spoof)

Featured Monday, 11 March 2013 00:06

It's all the right gear and technique... Leica + wide angle.

Drobo 5D speed test vs Drobo S

Monday, 04 March 2013 00:20

Speed to initialise / load up, and transfer speed tested, including USB2.0, USB3.0 and Thunderbolt.

Pocket Wizard Plus X

Featured Sunday, 03 March 2013 05:23

New Kid on the block - looks like great value with same range and many of same functions as higher models.

$4000 for a manual focus 55mm f1.4?? (Cheap compared to Leica) But Damn... it does look amazing...

Nikon D7100

Featured Friday, 22 February 2013 07:33

24mp, 51 point AF, advanced video, 7fps = this looks like a contender. Launch price $1200

Lowepro Pro Roller X300

Featured Friday, 22 February 2013 07:32

Damn - this is a MASSIVE roller. Can fit EVERYTHING in it. check it out.

Drobo 5D setup & migrating HDDs

Featured Friday, 22 February 2013 07:29

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

Featured Tuesday, 12 February 2013 05:59

Well, damn. Rushing and careless - I managed to badly damage the D4 and destroy the 24-70mm

Worlds best Cameras - Grand Prix

Featured Wednesday, 06 February 2013 03:06

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

Featured Wednesday, 30 January 2013 00:25

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

Wednesday, 30 January 2013 00:24

How will these fair? A HUGE range in terms of price.

Packing for an indoor portrait photo shoot

Featured Monday, 21 January 2013 10:29

What's in my bag for a nude portrait shoot? In this case - two shoots back to back?

Nikon D5200 Complete user guide

Featured Monday, 21 January 2013 10:27

Full demostration of all controls, menus and set up of custom menus.

3 Legged Thing Frank - Extreme testing

Wednesday, 16 January 2013 00:37

Includes torture test... of sorts.... weight testing... and Tina!

Fuji X-E1 review - vs X Pro 1

Featured Wednesday, 16 January 2013 00:36

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?

Black Rapid FastenR T1 Tripod adapter

Featured Wednesday, 16 January 2013 00:34