Recent content by stmv

I sold this lens to raise money for other gear, and laughs, I still regret it, mainly because the engineering was amazing, and yes, I think it was possible to get a solid shot.

Nice, for a long time, Nikonites had been getting updated, and all my previous blogs were missing, but now I see they have been restored. A lot has happened since those early days, I had written 8 years of blog entries here, The Z family has fully matured, and I have stabilized with my...

and so the new Nikonites site is re-launched, gone is the Blog area, so restricted to topic areas Today, I was digging thru my gear, and dug out the 55 1.7 Petzval with the Z mount. The Z mount makes it nicer to put on the Z, but restricts it use on the D850 or DF. so,, almost rather have the...

Year 8 almost done. Been super busy shooting this year, and less time to write blogs. I went on multi trips and have settled into a 14-24 2.8 and I love the 24-200. It makes a super compact travel package. I tend to bring the Z6ii as the travel camera, works a bit better in lower light and for...

very cool, just discovered the inside the camera sensor protector filter, 125 dollars with shipping, not cheap, but looks well made, and IF it solves the Z dust bunnies, you can be sure I will get them for all my Zs This is epic. I can't believe it could be this easy,, I honestly don't know...

another month flies by. My Nikon journey is stable, I have enjoyed my Zs and even updated to the latest firmware. I have seen a slight improvement in AF, I would not call it lighting fast, but fast enough, Ironically as my high end stabilizes, I end up being drawn back to medium format and...

The Z9 orders have heated up, and so many anxiously waiting for their order, Me,, I just picked up a Mint D200, 24K shots on Shutter, not a mark on it, being a studio camera. WHY!!!?? good question, First it is my 3rd D200, the first I gave to my oldest Son, the second to well a second...

The 2021 is nearing an end, and the NPS members are counting the days till their Z9 arrives! The best of the best for Nikon users. I personally am going to hold off as I already have the Z7, Z6ii, Z50, and a Fc. That said I must say a few features of the Z9 are inviting. First is the...

So,, trying to insert text, anyhow, I enjoyed using the 850 and the 200-500 5.6, can see why birders love this combo.

And so a whole year goes by since my last blog! amazing how fast goes by, I re-read my last blog and still accurate. What has changed, I now have the full set of 2.8 zooms, great set of lens, the 14-24 2.8,, wonderful, super sharp, great at night, love the filter holder, The other two...

For the early years, I created a blog entry every day, but a144 days between entries. I am glad to say that my conversion to the Z platform is mostly complete, and it was not cheap. When you consider the bodies, memory, and the slew of Z lens, a full platform update was a major investment...

swoosh,, been having too much fun shooting to write a blog, besides nobody really reads these blogs anyhow, so, like singing in the woods, so does it even matter. So,, I am loving the new Z 24-200 lens, does exactly what I want a lens to do. Takes pictures with no fuss. and not having to...

Loving the Z Trio of Z50, Z6, and Z7,, take your choice for what event. or needs. One of my favorite is the Z50 for mobility and convenience. I have a 24-200 zoom lens is on backorder, I am sure interested in its image quality. I'll drop a review once I ahve had a good go.

Yesterday, I did a nice long ride on my motorcycle and photographed some water falls,, Lens of choice, the Nikkor 14-30 F4 S lens, because it takes a K&P variable ND filter on the end, creating the ability to slow down the shot to whatever blur you desire. I consider this the ultimate...

and so another year is past1 so,, time to start year 8 blog,, I have been busy shooting with my Z family, and been rebuilding the Z system Z 50, Z 6, and Z 7 plus a pile of Z lens,, along with cool Lieca M mount lens, as the Z opens up the world to just about any lens, even got the Sony...