This video provides an overview of the Nikon NX Studio installation process for both Windows and Mac platforms. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.

I often visit the Nikon Ambassadors listing on the Nikon USA’s website to see if any changes have taken place, either additions or removals. On my recent visit, I noticed one name missing, that of Joel Sartore, of the Photo Ark fame. According to Joel Sartore’s website, he was invited and accepted Nikon ambassador membership in April of 2016 along with Matthew Jordan Smith, Deanne Fitzmaurice and Joey Terrill.

As in year’s past, Robert G Allen photography was lead photographer for the 2023 US Youth Soccer events in June in Boise Idaho. Shooting along with a US Youth Soccer staff photographer, we covered numerous games, bouncing from one soccer field to the next as we strived to provide as much coverage as possible among the 20 soccer fields riding on a golf cart between games over a four day period.

If you're a mirrorless shooter, you no doubt have noticed that battery life isn't quite the same as what we had with our DLSRs. In this video, I'll cover better ways to measure battery life with our mirrorless cameras and show you how to leverage that information into realistic decisions about your power requirements in the field. In addition, I'll also share my top eight tips for prolonging battery life in your mirrorless camera. It's a must-see for every mirrorless shooter.

Today, DPRreview was acquired by GearPatrol.com

Today, Nikon announced new firmware for the Nikon Z9, firmware version 4.0! This is a massive update and even could be larger than the 3.0 update.
Nikon list the following changes and improvements:

Nikon has just released new firmware for their latest remote controllers, the WR-R11A and WR-R11B. Both of these are used to control Nikon’s SB5000 speedlights (flash units) via the AWL (Advance Wireless Lighting) radio system. Each one differs depending on what type of connection you have on your Nikon camera body.

Today, Nikon released a new Digitutor video for their NX Tether software, explaining how it works and the additional functionality offered over using only standalone software such as Lightroom and Capture One.

Shortly after leaning that the young jazz pianist (he’s only 17!) Brandon Goldberg would be playing at one of our local jazz clubs, the Sapphire Room, I inquired to see if I could make a few environmental portraits. I was granted permission but the allocated time to capture images was very short, about 15 minutes between the early and later show and he needed to have dinner during that same time period.

Utilizing overnight shipping provided by Nikon’s Professional Services Priority Purchase Delivery benefit, Robert G Allen Photography took delivery of the Nikon Z8 camera body on May 26, 2023. I made my purchase direct from Nikon USA.

Where to find the latest version of Nikon’s NX Studio software. Today, Nikon issues a big version update to their image editing software, NX Studio. This update also adds support for the Nikon Z8.

Nikon has launched the Z8 mirrorless camera, a mini Z9. I have pre-ordered mine and it should arrive in a few days. Expect a field review after I use it on a few assignments. In the meantime, enjoy some Nikon produced Z8 videos.

How is Kodak film made? Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Smarter Every Day video of how Kodak film is made in Rochester New York and the Eastman Kodak Company at Kodak Park.

OK, I was wrong! in my prior blog post, I said that there was a slight chance that the new Nikon camera launch on May 10th would be the successor to the Nikon D850, possibly a Nikon D880. I know, wishful thinking. OK, back to reality. As we all know now, Nikon announced the Z8, a slimmed down version of the Z9.

Japan photographer Tsutomu Kishimoto in a Nikon video using the Nikon D6 and the new 120mm to 300mm f/2.8 lens to photograph a rang of sporting events. He shows the benefits of using the new custom group area focus modes and the ability to customize many buttons and controls. He ends the video stating “With the Nikon D6, I want to challenge the limits of sports photography.”

Who says the Nikon launch event on 05/10/2023 has anything to do with a new Z camera. Why couldn’t it be a new DSLR announcement? The next logical DSLR needing an upgrade would be the D850. Since the emphasis in the launch notice is the number 8 (assuming the Z8), the new D850 successor would also have lot’s of 8s in it’s title, the Nikon D880.

Overall, I highly recommend the Nikon P950 camera for what it’s intended for, zooming in on a faraway subject. If your subject is in good light, and you make sure AF is locked on, you will be rewarded with photos that are perfectly acceptable for website use, social media and even for making prints to frame and hang in your home.

Is the Nikon D6 any good in the studio? In my latest blog post, I see how the D6 performs. Can this beast of a camera be tamed enough to be used in a calm quiet environment such as a studio? Read my post to find out.

Where to find the latest version of Nikon’s NX Studio software. Today, Nikon issues a small version update to their image editing software, NX Studio. This is a small update and fixed an issue in which color profiles would sometimes not be embedded when pictures were exported.