Newer Nikon DSLR cameras seem to choose unnecessarily high ISO values when using a flash in combination with auto-ISO – specifically in “P”, “A” and “S” modes. I have verified this issue for the Nikon D7000 and the D3100, and from forums, I deduce that it also goes for the D5000, D3000, D5100, and D300s. Auto ISO is a very … Read more
You know that to get the most out of your DSLR, you should be shooting in RAW, right? But these days, Nikon cameras give you even more options: 12-bit or 14-bit, compressed or uncompressed RAW (NEF) files. Which should you choose? Short question: Does it matter? Will you see any difference between compressed (lossy) and uncompressed (lossless) … Read more
Photozone.de just published their review of Sony’s new stabilized 50mm f/1.8 lens, available for their NEX mirrorless system. The thing that makes this lens special is the fact that it combines a big aperture with optical stabilization. In fact, to my knowledge, this is the fastest (lowest f-number) stabilized system lens (of any focal length) ever built! Large apertures are … Read more