by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 22, 2023 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Infrared, Intermediate, Lenses, Night Photography, Travel, Wildlife
One of the first photo trips I ran on my own was along the California coast, back in 2016. Having taught Nikon Schools in the Bay area for over ten years, I’d had opportunities to explore the coast south of there with a friend who lives nearby, and found it offered...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 26, 2023 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Night Photography, Technology, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
The answer is simple. Size, weight and use. When the Nikon Z 9 was announced, I was disappointed that size-wise, it followed in the footsteps of Nikon’s flagship DSLR cameras – big body with large grip and battery. I had hoped they’d make it more the size of the Z 6/7...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 27, 2023 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Lenses, Sports, Wildlife
When Nikon announced the new Z 400mm f/2.8 TC lens, lots of people asked if I was going to buy one. My answer? “No way, I’d be crazy to spend $14,000 on one lens.” So I guess I’m crazy, because now I have one. Here’s what happened that changed my mind. I owned Nikon’s...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 9, 2023 | Beginner, Exposure, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
People often ask me what’s the favorite place I’ve ever gone to take pictures. May as well ask me which of my kids I love most. But when it comes to great natural beauty, aside from my wife, Hawaii has to be near the top of the list. It’s a picture paradise. And...
by Reed Hoffmann | Aug 25, 2022 | Camera Gear, Exposure, Filters, Light, Night Photography, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
I’m a big fan of the American Rockies, and have been hiking, camping and photographing in them for over 40 years. But until recently, my only visit to the Rockies north of the border was on a family vacation a long, long time ago. What I remember from that is there...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 24, 2022 | Action, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, Wildlife
As a photographer, I always took pity on those who wanted to do bird photography. Their subjects are usually small, fast and don’t want anyone near them. Which means you need a camera with excellent autofocus and fast frame rate ($$), plus a long telephoto lens ($$)....
