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| Bear
Lake Reflections. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado,
USA. October 2004.
Nikon F5, Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70mm f/2.8 on Fujichrome
Velvia 50 slide film. |
FAQs
- What film to use
A list of preferences and most film possible choices with
main characteristics for
color negatives, color slides, B&W and special purpose
film
- LENSES
Super
wide angles shootout 
The 12-24mm Nikkor, 10-20mm Sigma, 11-18mm Tamron &
12-24mm Tokina
by Nikonians Image Doctors Jason Odell (DrJay32)
and Rick Walker(walkerr), with Eric Walker
Lensbaby
2.0
A
fun and most interesting accessory that lets you get
creative with selective focus control
by
Nikonian Jason Odell
(DrJay32)
Phoenix
100mm f/3.5 Macro lens
Whether you are on a tight
budget or just want to have a taste of macro, check
it out
by Nikonian Paul Fisher (Paul_Fisher)
Sigma
500mm f/4.5 EX HSM Telephoto lens
A most interesting alternative
for a big gun
By Nikonian Jason P. Odell (DrJay32)
Tokina
AT-X 280AF Pro lens
Article with several pictures
on this beautiful lens
By Nikonian Doug Dever (f5fstop)
Tokina
AT-X M100AF Macro lens
A nice article with many pictures
on this great macro lens
Tokina
AT-X M100AF Pro D Macro lens
A review of this updated version of this 100mm f/2.8 1:1
macro lens
By NIkonian Don McVey (DWM)
Tamron
SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 Model 272E lens
A new version of this excellent macro lens gets reviewed
by
Nikonian Paul Fisher
(Paul_Fisher)aul_Fisher)
Tamron
SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF Ultra Wide Angle
lens
Brief illustrated review on this most interesting alternative
for the focal length range
by Nikonian Paul Fisher (Paul_Fisher)
Tamron
28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di AF lens
A brief review of what looks like
a very good performer at a reasonable price
by Nikonian Paul Fisher (Paul_Fisher)
Tamron
SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1
Another review of a specialized
lens at a convenient price
by Nikonian Paul Fisher (Paul_Fisher)
- BALL
HEADS AND CAMERA SUPPORT
Why Markins Ball Heads
Why Nikonians recommends this new
favorites and most serious pro contenders from South Korea
Markins
M10 Whitepaper
An extensive user report of the
Markins M10 ballhead. (In pdf file format, 17 pages, 1.5MBytes)
By Nikonian Marsel Van Oosten (Marsel)
Markins
M10/M20 Ball Heads 
A user report explaining why he
will never use anything else from now on
By Nikonian Darrell Young (Digital Darrell)
FAQs
- What tripod
What to avoid, how to choose one,
most popular Nikonians brand choices and specific preferences,
accessories and notes on good tripod technique
FAQs
- What Monopod
If you are serious about sharpness for when you can't
use a tripod, you must read this
The
Manfrotto 393 (Bogen 3421) Long Lens Support
The most economical Gimbal type
head for monster telephotos
By Nikonian Luc Van Nieuwenhove (LucVN)
Arca
Swiss B1 Monoball Head
A very comprehensive article about
the B1
By Nikonian Ed Alban
"L"
brackets for ballheads
A most useful and convenient gadget
By Nikonian BJ Nicholls
The Walking Stick Monopod
- Also known as the "Merlin Stick"
Make your own walking stick monopod
By the late Nikonian Mike Graham
(Merlin)
Manfrotto
222 (Bogen 3265) Grip Action Ball Head
Versatile, quick and easy to
use when on a budget
Gepe
Card Safe – Extreme
Worried about how to protect your images
in the memory cards? Read
this
by Nikonian Chris Gray
(wpgf100)
GretagMacbeth
OneEye Photo
Deadly serious about color management?
Profile your monitor and RGB devices with Eye-One Photo
Read how easy it is to use and why it is such a good value
By Nikonian Alan Clifton (AlanC)
FAQs
- What bag?
Considerations around finding
a good bag not just to carry but to take good care of
your gear
Think
Tank Modulus Belt System and the Airport Addicted bag
Ready to try a modular system? This
may facilitate you decision for carrying gear in the field
by Nikonian Jason Odell (DrJay32)
Storm
Cases
A visit to see the Storm hard
cases
by Nikonian Mark Wagner
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