Capture the Moment!
Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with their technique, settings, and equipment, but others describe my exhibitions, workshops, and adventures in Africa, Antarctica, and beyond.
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Pros and Cons of Built-in Teleconverters
Photography is full of trade-offs, and it’s annoying to have to choose between zooms and primes, but what if there were a third option? I’ve recently traded in my Sony ⍺1 and Sony FE 600 mm f/4 G Master lens for a Nikon Z8 and a NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter. I get the same image quality and maximum aperture of a normal prime, but with some of the flexibility, portability and convenience of a zoom. So is it worth it? Let’s look at the pros and cons…
How I Photograph Birds
When people ask me if I take pictures of birds, I say, “Yes, I do – if there aren’t any animals around…!”
I’m only joking (mostly!), but it’s true that there are a lot of ‘birders’ out there, and getting good shots of birds – particularly birds in flight (BIF) – is not that easy.