Tag Archives: Nikon

Recent Publication – 2012 Trail Runner Magazine Wall Calendar

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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Be sure and check out the January issue of Trail Runner Magazine; I’ve got a shot in the 2012 Wall Calendar. The photo is of Anchorage, Alaska runner Ryan Sherman tearing up the trails in his five-finger toe shoes during the … Continue reading →

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Nikon Announces The D800 36.3-Megapixel HDSLR

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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The rumors were true. After months of speculation and widespread leaks, the official announcement finally came yesterday for the brand new CMOS FX sensor, dual CF/SD card slot 36.3-megapixel Nikon D800 Professional HDSLR Camera. To date, this is the world’s highest … Continue reading →

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The Best Lens For Shooting Portraits

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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So what’s the best lens for shooting portraits? That’s like asking what’s the best day of the week for eating dessert. Sure, there are hard and fast rules about this kind of thing, but if you’re like me, you scoff … Continue reading →

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Shooting With an ILS (Improvised Light Stand)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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Who needs a light stand when you have a backpack? Strobist gear here is about as simple as you can get: Camera, SB-800 Speedlight that’s being triggered from the on board pop-up flash on my Nikon D700, and a Lumiquest … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Moment It Clicks, by Joe McNally

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Dan Bailey
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In his book, Outliners: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell repeatedly mentions the “10,000 Hour Rule,” which he claims is the number of hours it takes to achieve expert status or success in a specific field or craft. What about … Continue reading →

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