Nikon and RED
Back in 2017 I wrote that I would love to see Nikon compete with the Canon Cinema line of equipment but Nikon didn’t have the heritage of Canon in the professional video world. It could also be argued that Sony also have a heritage in the professional video world that Nikon lacked. With Nikon’s announcement…
Unboxing – Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 Anamorphic Lens
One of the benefits of moving over to the Nikon Z system from the F is that it has opened up lens that previously wouldn’t have been an option. The Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 Anamorphic lens is a case in point. Even at launch the Nikon Z option wasn’t available, so the chances of Sirui…
Profoto A2 Clic Fresnel
I got the Clic Fresnel for my Profoto A2 over a week ago now. I purchased it together with the Clic barn doors and wanted to see what they could do before saying anything about them. What I like about the Clic Fresnel is that it produces a much tighter beam of light. Profoto A2…
Nikkor Z 135mm f1.8 S Plena lens
Having previously owned the Nikkor 135mm f2 DC AF-D lens the launch of the Nikkor Z 135mm f1.8 S Plena lens does interest me. Looking at these test images, it would be silly to compare DC lens with the Plena lens. It would be like comparing a fax machine with email. For me, the pricing…
Nikon Z8 service recall
There are currently (August 2023) two service recalls for the Nikon Z8. One for a lens mount issue and the other for a camera strap issue. Both of which effect the Z8 I own. I’m sure there will be loads of social media commentary trashing both the company and the camera. And I do feel…
Unboxing – Nikon Z8
I was surprised to get an email from LCE yesterday saying that my Nikon Z8 was ready for collection today (25 May). My surprise is finding myself at the front of the queue and that LCE had an allocation of the first cameras. I always thought that London Camera Exchange was one of those shops…
Nikon EN-EL4a batteries
I was just checking my Nikon D3 camera now that I no longer have the D850 and I do wonder how much longer I can use it for. The batteries I own are coming to the end of their life and the official sources for the EN-EL4a battery are all currently out of stock. I…
F to Z
In preparation for my transition from DSLR to Mirrorless I have got an FTZ II adapter. And according to the technical notes the following lenses in my collection should work with it: These autofocus lenses will not: I also have a couple of manual lenses and they are the 85mm f/2.8D PC-E Micro and 500mm…
Cheap v Expensive
I came across this YouTube video of a film maker who wanted an Aputure Spotlight Mini Zoom but instead purchased a cheaper alternative. The cheaper alternative they purchased, to me, had so many disadvantages that I wonder if it is worth it at all. I get that not everyone can afford to get expensive gear.…
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