Q&A: How Do The Old and New Nikkor 80-400mm Lenses Compare?
Jan, the 80-400mm lens I wrote about in Outdoor Photographer is a completely new design. The first version, the one you had trouble with in SA, was truly not up to the standards needed for low light and quality photography. That has all changed with the newest version. Don’t hesitate… Read More »
Q&A: Which long lens, Nikon, Sigma? Teleconverter, no teleconverter?
Marcus, Unfortunately, I’ve never used the Sigma 80-400mm lens nor have I used the Sigma 120-300mm lens. The second Sigma, the 120-300mm, has a very good reputation for being sharp and optimal quality. One of the best options for comparing sharpness of lenses is the DxOMark website. They do a… Read More »
The Great Potoo Photo Event in Potooville, Brazil
If you’re curious about what the female brigade of the Natural Exposures Explorers are photographing on our Facebook page, click on the image below to be take to a gallery of Great Potoo photos.
Jaguars & Other Wildlife of the Pantanal
Tanya and I just recently left the wilds of the Pantanal region in Brazil. It was our 2013 Jaguar Invitational Photo Tour, a place that is fast becoming one of our favorite destinations we visit throughout the world. We had another great season of jaguar viewing, with over 21 sightings of… Read More »
Nikon & Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Go Above and Beyond
Just a quick high five to some great folks. Nikon pulled out all the stops to get me one of the new (extremely hard to get) Nikkor 80-400mm zoom lenses for our NE Invitational Photo Tour to South Africa. As many of you know, this lens is amazing and I’ve… Read More »
Facebook Changes Terms of Service For Additional Rights Grab
Facebook is at it again. The American Society of Media Photographers has posted an informational page on the Terms of Service changes Facebook has made. Once again they are changing their Terms of Service to allow them even more rights to your online privacy, your photos and any other private… Read More »
Outdoor Photographer Features Dan’s Work With New Nikon 80-400mm Zoom Lens
For those interested in seeing published results of the new Nikkor 80-400mm lens, you may want to pick up the October issue of Outdoor Photographer. OP is featuring a short piece I did for them on my enthusiasm for zoom lenses. You can see the article for yourself titled The… Read More »
Explorer Ed Nahin’s Photo Vehicle Wrap
Pat and Ed Nahin have been long time friends and guests of Natural Exposures. Recently, Ed and Pete Watercott produced a DVD “Freedom Blood” with the song and music by Fiddlin’ Pete Watercott and images and show by Ed. Pete loves Ed’s photographic art of the wild horses and had… Read More »
Explorer Elisabeth Kierkegaarde Rocks On!
Our guests may know Explorer Elisabeth Kierkegaarde as a successful dentist. Many do not know that by night she has another profession…lead singer of the rock group Mental Hygiene. If you like your music fast and hard check out her new video Trapped Again. Visit their website at Mental Hygiene
Testing the New Nikkor 80-400mm Zoom Lens
Testing the New Nikkor 80-400mm Zoom Lens I’ve been meaning to write this post highlighting Nikon’s newest zoom, the updated 80-400mm, for quite some time. Unfortunately a lot of travel has kept me from being able to run the proper tests, but finally I was able to put Nikon’s newest… Read More »