Nikon D800 Field Test- What can 36.2 Megapixels do?

I took a unexpected detour to Magnolia Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina today. The Great Egrets are roosting right now, but unfortunately I only had a 200mm as my longest lens to try to capture these beautiful birds on the nest. They boardwalk through the rookery...

BW in DC- More field testing of the Nikon D800

It’s the first sunny day I’ve had to be able to take the D800 to one of my favorite spots, inside the Lincoln Memorial and put it to the test against this famously super high contrast scene. The 14.4 stops of dynamic range are very evident, (though once my...

Nikon D800 Grip, MB-D12 now in stores

Nikon’s Grip for the D800 is a hefty hunk-o-magnesium alloy. When attached to the camera, the combination is actually taller than the D3.  It’s now available in stores as of today.                 Buy it HERE...