by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 6, 2022 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Editing, Intermediate, Lenses, Photoshop, Sports, Technology, Wildlife
In all my years in photography, I don’t think any camera has had as much buzz leading up to its release as the Nikon Z 9. There were many reasons for that, both good and bad, but now that the camera’s here, does it live up to the hype? After one week of using it, I...
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 | Oct 10, 2021 | Advanced, Composition, Exposure, Infrared, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
Most people might not think of South Dakota as a great location for photography, but they’d be wrong. If you visit the right places, at the right time of year, it offers lots of wonderful photo opportunities. In June I drove there to scout locations for a workshop,...
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...
