Comparing two popular camera straps

Comparing two popular camera straps

Every camera comes with a branded camera strap which is worn around the neck. Besides from being bad for your neck muscles the original camera straps are printed with a large design stating the camera brand and model name. Because many people find these original...
Nikon Releases Firmware Update to Fix CLS Issue

Nikon Releases Firmware Update to Fix CLS Issue

This just came in via email. Nikon finally released a firmware update (A 1.10, B 1.10) for the D800 and D800E. Among the fixes is the CLS issue: “When the built-in flash was set to Commander mode, remote Speedlights sometimes did not fire. This issue has been...
Grasshopper evolution

Grasshopper evolution

One day it happened that a grasshopper appeared in our bathroom. Before gently complimenting the insect out into freedom again I mounted the macro lens on my D300s (still had it at that time), mounted a flash and took some images. In this post I want to share the...
More Insects

More Insects

  Last week I posted images of a caterpillar on an apple and once the macro lens is mounted my photographic trigger finger stays itchy. Therefore I strolled around on a playground while my daughter was playing and scrutinized twigs and leaves of the surrounding...