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Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S

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Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 vs Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S – Sample Images

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  • April 6, 2025
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I’ve been shooting a bit with the 35mm f1.4 lately and am already in love with the lens. It’s not perfect; it’s not an S lens, which in this case…
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Nikon Z8 New & Improved Color Science

  • Alik Griffin
  • April 11, 2025
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Say goodbye to dull, lifeless photos with the Nikon Z8's improved color science. Discover how this camera is changing the game for photographers everywhere.
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The Unique Character Of The Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 S

  • Alik Griffin
  • March 28, 2024
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The Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 and most of the prime Z lenses for the most part are what a lot of people consider "clinical lenses." But are they? And does that matter?
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Shutter Speed, Why You Should Stop Ignoring It

  • Alik Griffin
  • April 15, 2024
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Shutter speed is often one of those settings on a camera that photographers overlook. Most photographers these days just put their camera in aperture priority mode and let the camera decide shutter speed for them. While doing this is fine for most people and most situations, you might be ignoring some artistic potential, some mood, or some vibe by not taking just a little control of that shutter speed. In this article, we will look at the roll shutter speed plays on an image's mood and how just a few basic adjustments can have a big impact.
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Lightroom 10.0 – New Features Are Game-Changing

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  • April 15, 2024
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Lightroom has just released a nice update that brings in a few new features and performance improvements. Typically when Lightroom does their updates they are usually small little baby steps to a better product, which is great as it allows us to adjust and get used to the new features gradually, compared to if they were to overhaul everything completely in one go. But occasionally, Adobe will implement a small change that completely changes the way the software can be used, and sometimes it's game-changing.
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I’m Completely Addicted To This Lens

  • Alik Griffin
  • December 26, 2024
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Every so often I come across a lens that just gets me totally hooked and obsessed with photography. Like a Ring of Power, it whispers to me. My eyes glaze over as it consumes my mind, my wife in the background asking, "do you want chicken again, or should we make steak?" echos past my consciousness. "Why are ignoring me," she says flustered. But I am lost. Only at the sound of a squealing Orc swinging a chocolate popsicle over the white carpet does reality snap back in.
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Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S Review & Sample Photos

  • Alik Griffin
  • July 23, 2024
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The Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S features a partly aluminum and plastic construction, combined with the dust and weather-resistant design and a bright f1.8 aperture, that all come together to make this one of the best do-it-all lenses for travel or daily use. This 35mm also features a nearly silent stepping motor internal focusing system with no focus breathing which is great for the videographer. Overall the Nikkor Z 35mm f1.8 has a fantastic balance between form and function and will deliver amazing results in any situation.
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San Clemente Life | Nikon Z6 + 35mm, 85mm

  • Alik Griffin
  • March 29, 2024
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Now that I'm not grinding down to the bone with work, I thought it would be cool to share some recent photos with a random blast of what's on my mind. I'll try to do this more often.
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