Sample Image: Coastal Maine Botanical Garden

Nikon N80; AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 G

Sample Image: Pemaquid Light

Nikon N80, Voigtländer Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II

Sample Image: Redscale Grasses

Sample Image: Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
1/320 s @ f/9.0, -0.33, ISO200

Sample Image: Redscale Hibiscus

Sample Image: Nikon D90, AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 G.
1/80 s @ f/8.0, ISO 560

Sample Image: Monhegan Island

Nikon D90, Voigtländer Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II
1/200 s @ f/11.0, -0.67, ISO 200

Sample Image: Monhegan Light Bell

Nikon D90, Voigtländer Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II
1/500 s @ f/11.0, -0.67, ISO 200

Sample Image: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Nikon D90, Voigtländer Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II
1/3200 s @ f/3.5, -0.67, ISO 400

Sample Image: Pemaquid Light

Nikon D90, AF-S DX-NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 G
1/2500 s @ f/2.8, -0.33, ISO 200

Sample Image: Valentine’s Day Roses

Nikon D50, AF-S DX-NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 G; Hoya R72 Infrared Filter
1/100 s @ f/1.8, ISO 400

Sample Images: Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberry, approximately1/4" in diameter.
Nikon D90, AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8, Nikon BR-2A Macro Reversing Ring.

Wild Strawberry, approximately1 1/4" in diameter.
Nikon D90, Voigtländer Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL II, Nikon BR-2A Macro Reversing Ring.

Sample Images: Redscale Petunias

Sample Image: Nikon D90, Voigtländer Color Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II.
1/200 s @ f/8.0, -0.67, ISO 200

Sample Image: “Fisheyes”

Sample Image: Fujifilm X10

Sample Image: “Giant Tires”

Giant Tires, Hawthorne, NJ
iPhone 4S, 1/580s @ f/2.4, ISO 50

Sample Image: Apple iPhone 4S “Abandoned Bicycle”

Apple iPhone 4S

Sample Image: Voigtländer Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II

Voigtländer Color-Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL II; 1/400 s -1 @ f/8.0, ISO 200

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10; 1", mirrorless, with a finder. Wow.

What first caught my eye was the sleek design of this SLR-like camera. And then, I looked a little deeper…

Sony Alpha a7R vs. the Sony 7R

Sony 7R; The world’s first Full-frame MILC

 Introducing the world’s first full-frame, mis-labeled MILC…

Sample Image: Apple iPhone 4S “Roadside Flowers”

Apple iPhone 4S

Rolleiflex 3.5 M-X Synch Twin-Lens Reflex

The Timeless Rolleiflex 3.5 M-X Synch TLR

Yes, this has a waist-level viewfinder, just like the Kodak Brownie Hawkeye. Yes, it accepts medium format film, but there the similarities pretty much end.

Review: AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

This FX-format lens is my go-to lens for portrait and macro work in the DX format. It combines ultra-fast speed with incredible sharpness in an autofocus lens that is manual-focus friendly.

First Impressions: AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

I was surprised to learn that the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 is not that much larger that the AF-S DX 35mm. It is however heavier, weighing in at 9.8 oz., minus caps and hood. The 35mm is a mere 7.0 oz. by comparison. The large, recessed objective lens gives the AF-S 50mm a serious, intimidating appearance.

Review: AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

The traditional 50mm f/1.8 “normal” lens is the standard in SLR photography. It provides the most natural perspective, simulating what the human eye sees, and is fast enough for most existing light applications. With the introduction of the DX format with its 1.5x crop factor, a new standard had to be developed, which the AF-S 35mm satisfies.

Review: AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G

I poo-pooed this lens until my partner got hers, bundled with her new D3100. Since then I’ve been kicking myself for not buying my D-90 body with its kit lens.

Review: Tiffen Low Light Polarizer (rotating)

It may seem overkill to write a review on a filter, but the bottom line is, there doesn’t seem to be much valuable information out there concerning these rather expensive accessories. So, today I am reviewing the Tiffen Low Light Polarizer.

Review: Nikon F3

As I have chosen Nikon as my primary camera “platform”, it only makes sense to have some film bodies to use with my growing collection of F-Mount lenses. While my N80 is a great film body, it doesn’t meter with non-chipped, manual focus lenses. And shooting with it is more like shooting with a full-frame digital than with a traditional manual-focus film body. So when a pre-owned F3HP came my way, I welcomed the opportunity to add it to my trove of working collectibles.

First Impressions: Kodak Signet 35

1950’s Kodak Signet 35 Rangefinder

I finally got around to shooting with this flea market find from last summer. Perhaps it was overshadowed by the Konica IIIA I purchased from the consignment shop in Wiscasset, which I gave first dibs. Pershaps it was because I knew it was in working order. Whatever the reason, the veil of mystery was lifted this past weekend.

Bullseye! The First Brownie Bull’s-Eye Test

Finally, I’m getting around to testing my flea market find of last summer…

New Addition: Polaroid Colorpack II

On the way back from my usual Sunday morning walk, I stopped off at a yard sale and scored a new Polaroid to add to my growing collection.

Now This is Cool: Gizmon iPhone Case

It wasn’t too long ago that I said to myself, “someone should make a really cool case for the iPhone that makes it look like a camera.” Then I saw a few efforts, but they fell painfully short of my expectations. And last night, I came across this...

Goin’ Mobile

With the acquisition of a new iPad 4, I’m gearing up to take on a whole new workflow; Tablet post-processing.

First Look: Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon Coolpix P7700 Compact Digital Camera. Rangefinder look and feel, sans viewfinder.

Nikon’s latest P-series camera has the look and feel of a classic rangefinder, minus the viewfinder. For those who prefer a more traditional control layout and don’t require a viewfinder, it’s an exciting new addition to Nikon’s lineup.

Panoramas on the iPhone 4s, IOS6

Panorama Captured with the IOS6 iPhone 4s native camera app.
1/470 s @ f/2.4, ISO 200

Until now, I’ve been using Microsoft’s Photosynth app for panoramic capture on the iPhone 4s. This morning I had the opportunity to put Apple’s IOS6-native version to the test, which is built right into the main camera app. Without using a tripod, and without taking too much care, the results are flawless. I cannot see a single seam in the stitching.