Tag Archives: [NR] Guest Posts

Zemlin third-party lens hoods for Nikon super-telephoto lenses (replacement hoods for big glass)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 30, 2020

A reader contacted me about his own lens hoods specifically designed for Nikon super-telephoto lenses. The different versions can be purchased directly on eBay. See also this related post at the Nikon Rumors Forum.

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The line between Nikon USA version and gray market, fuzzy or crystal clear?

By [NR] admin | Published: December 28, 2020

The line between Nikon USA version and gray market, fuzzy or crystal clear? By Charlie Rumschlag, wildlife enthusiast and 35+ high tech sales, December 12, 2020. I recently embarked on a mission to verify my recent purchase from Amazon for an AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens was in fact a USA version and […]

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Meike MK-420N flash for Nikon cameras review (price: $54)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 26, 2020

Meike MK-420N flash for Nikon cameras review by Bill Hall (see previous guest posts): An external flash is a necessary tool for photographers when the light is low, even for cameras with a built-in flash. The built-in flashes are okay for emergency use, but the features of most external flashes far exceed the power and features […]

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Fujifilm S5 Pro camera + Sigma 135/1.8 Art lens = Dream Team

By [NR] admin | Published: October 4, 2020

Here is a quick review of the Fujifilm S5 Pro camera with the Sigma 135/1.8 Art lens with sample photos by Arkadii Shapoval (blog | 500px | see also his previous NR posts):

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Nikon D500 upgrade: a wishlist from an amateur

By [NR] admin | Published: August 30, 2020

“Nikon D500 upgrade: a wishlist from an amateur” is by Sankha Hota (Flickr | Instagram | Website): A Wish-List from an Amateur: A Nikon D500 Refresh I have been using D500, the flagship Nikon DX camera for a little over three years and this essay is about my wish list for an upgrade. As I have […]

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Caracal rendezvous

By [NR] admin | Published: August 22, 2020
Caracal looking out over her domains

Caracal Rendezvous by Johan Siggesson (Facebook | Instagram | website): Just in time before darkness, we reach the winding single-track road leading up the dunes to our camp. Our Land Cruiser is set to 4 wheel drive to cope with the soft sand. The strong Kalahari sun is quickly receding and the darkness is once again dominating the […]

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens review in real life

By [NR] admin | Published: August 17, 2020

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens real-life review by Luka Esenko (website | photo spots sharing website): This is a practical, real-life Nikon Z 24-200mm lens review. You will not find technical performance information here but a real-life use by a long time professional photographer. This review focuses on three main case scenarios where […]

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