Gear Talk
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?
Black Rapid FastenR T1 Tripod adapter
How to use your black rapid and your tripod quick release plate together.
Portrait Lens shoot out! - used vs budget vs prestige
70-200mm 2.8 vs 55-200mm kit lens vs 70-210mm Exacta used MF lens.
The Best and Worst of 2012
Best DSLR, Best Mirrorless, trend, brand and ugliest camera, most out of touch brand...
Holiday gift guide - camera accessories
Gift Ideas that photographers will appreciate and actually use.
Holiday gift guide - camera accessories
Gift Ideas that photographers will appreciate and actually use.
Lens Porn - Canon 85mm f1.2L
Adults only. Few things get the blood pumping like truly fast glass. Here I play with the Canon 85mm f1.2L.
Professional photography - minimum gear required
What is the minimum gear needed to make money? Is a D7000 ok for commercial work?
What batteries I use (and viewer response)
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New Canon 24-70mm F4 IS announced (vs f2.8 vII)
New 24-70mm f4 IS lens announced -- here discussed in comparison to the 24-70mm f2.8 version 2 that Canon recently released.
Wide Angle vs Tele - Depth of Field
Looking at getting a fast lens? Not sure about depth of field, bokeh and focal length?
Nikon D5200 is here! (vs D5100 & D3200)
Just announced - the new D5200 has a couple of subtle but important upgrades. Let's compare it to the D3200 and D5100.
Trolls & Fanboys (rant)
BOTH hugely annoying, but not really in the same category in my mind. Please share your experiences.
How to Kill a Nikon 24-70mm
How could you possibly damage this tank of a lens?
Canon-Leica Frankenstein - with f0.95 lens!
What a dream video rig! Canon 5Dii, modified to take Leica M Lenses - fitted with a 50mm f0.95 lens.
Photography News & Reviews channel launched
Subscribe to Photography News & Reviews here: http://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoNewsReviews for all the latest and full coverage of Photokina 2012.
World first Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II review (vs original)
Hands on review & comparison to the original 24-70mm f2.8. Includes full crops and testing.
What to buy? Nikon 105mm DC vs 105mm Micro VR
Both great lenses - what is best? what to buy? I compare focus speeds, sharpness, bokeh and magic powers to give my recommendation.
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 OS super zoom - image samples
Phenomenal range and focus speed - and great value!
Photokina 2012 - The worlds biggest photography expo
All news & reviews from Photokina will go up on my new channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoNewsReviews
Nikon 24-70mm F2.0 G ED IF AF-S - My dream lens!
F2.0 constant aperture zoom - my dream lens.... please make it!
Fuji X Pro 1 final thoughts
Check out the new FujiFilm Fine Pix X Pro 1 interchangeable lens system. It is amazing!
Practical realities of D800 file size
Travelling whilst shooting extensively with the D800E has raised some issues.
Macbook Pro vs Apple care.... round 2
On and on it goes. After the screen issue, then the trackpad (sent back and not fixed), then second attempt another issue....
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS
TIPA Rugged camera of the year 2012.
Use Leica M lenses on your Fuji X Pro-1
The Fujifilm M-Mount Adapter will let you use your Leica M lenses on the X Pro 1
How big can you print? - Nikon D800E
With 36mp to burn, how big an image can you print at top quality??
Nikon D4x
The super high res king of Nikon lineup is 4 years old - where is the replacement?
Nikon D800 vs D800E - which is best for you?
I discuss the pros and cons of the D800 vs D800E, what I recommend depending on your shooting style, and why I opted for the E model.
Nikon D800E video test - 1080P
Full HD video, tested on FX & DX lenses, hand held and on tripod.
36mp Nikon D800 - file size, storage and processor demand
Live test of file size and the strain of processing these images.
Hands on with MY D800E
You know all about it - see it and hear my thoughts here.
Nikon 18-300 f3.5-5.6G ED VR - Preview
This new killer DX zoom from Nikon is sure to be a big hit
Nikon 24-85mm f3.5-4.5G ED VR - Preview
This new medium tele zoom has VR and ED glass!
Pentax K30 Intro (vs Canon T4i)
Pentax have kicked a goal here - on paper at least
New Mac Book Pro w retina display - kills off the 17 inch!
The new Mac Book Pro range offer great connectivity, speed improvements and a crazy new retina display option - but no more 17inch model!!
10 best camera sensors
Medium format, FX & DX sensors - which are the highest rated models on the market?
Drobo Gen 2 - 1 year follow up
I got my Drobo in June 2011 & today I give you my thoughts having used it for a year.
Canon EOS T4i (650D) Announced
Replacement for the 550D will sit between 600D and the 60D.
The D4 vs D800 dilemma
What a wonderful choice to have to make - but still a tricky one!
D800 in crop mode - improved performance?
What advantage does using a high res FX camera in DX Mode offer?
Nikon D4 vs D800 - HIGH ISO
Includes side by side 100% crops. How do they compare?
SUPER telephoto Bokeh Showdown
600mm f4, 400mm f4, 300mm f2.8, 200-400mm zoom, 200mm f2!
Fujifilm X10 Review
Hands on review after 4 weeks with this premium compact camera.
Amateurs buying 'Pro gear' - Rant
Noobs buying up big on D4 & D800... is it a waste, is it frustrating - who cares?
Antler Liquis luggage
Preparing for my SE Asia tour - it is time for some new luggage!
Nikon Coolpix P310 Review & test images
Fast f1.8 lens and a unique design.
Nikon Holy Trinity of lenses
14-24mm + 24-70mm + 70-200mm f2.8 zoom lenses.
BlackRapid straps compared
Which straps suits your needs? RS Sport? RS4 RS7? Compare them here.
Fujifilm X10 Introduction
Hands on with this premium compact camera.
Nikon 200mm f2 vs 70-200 f2.8 - Bokeh showdown!
Nikon 200mm f2 vs 70-200 f2.8 - whose bokeh is best?
24-70mm f2.8 Showdown! - VC & hand holding
Special edition testing the VC capabilities of the Tamron in still and video.