by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 21, 2021 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, Technology, Wildlife
We photographers are always looking to save money and make more use of what we already have. Or at least we should be. Which is why teleconverters sound like such a great deal. For much less than the cost of a longer lens, you can give an existing lens more focal...
by Reed Hoffmann | Nov 3, 2021 | Action, Camera Gear, Lenses, Wildlife
So today I should go out and buy a lottery ticket. Last week I took advantage of Nikon’s 10% off sale on refurbished gear to get a great deal on their 500mm f/5.6 PF lens. Did I need it? No. But I’ve been lusting over its compact size and light weight...
by Reed Hoffmann | Oct 31, 2021 | Camera Gear, Filters, Lenses, Travel, Workshops
No digital SLR I know of is waterproof, but I can definitely tell you the Nikon Z 6 is very well sealed against water, as well as the Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 Z lens. How I know that is not something I’d recommend anyone else try! Two weeks ago I was leading the first of...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 17, 2021 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Filters, Infrared, Intermediate, Night Photography, Travel, Workshops
Remember that line in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, “One ring to rule them all?” How about one camera to do it all? That was my hope when I had a camera converted for infrared photography earlier this year. You might ask, “How’s that worked out?” Great! Over the...
by Reed Hoffmann | Sep 2, 2021 | Beginner, Camera Gear, Composition, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography
The phrase “Big Boy” might make you think of hamburgers. But in certain parts of the country, especially since 2019, it means something very different. The largest steam locomotives in the world were also called “Big Boy,” and 25 were built for the Union Pacific...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 29, 2021 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Sports
How does eight miles of walking with 21 lbs. of camera gear in 90-degree heat and Kansas City humidity sound? That was Friday afternoon and evening for me, as I started my second year photographing the Kansas City Chiefs for Associated Press Images. While...
