D600 Sample Images
With no D300s replacement on the horizon and indoor sports season looming, I decided a D600 might be in the cards for me. I’m very pleased with the first handful of images, and look forward to putting...
View ArticleD600 Does Basketball
An exhibition game between my VMI Keydets and the Frostburg State Bobcats provided a great opportunity to see how the D600 fared in the college hoops environment. With a well-lit gym, a fast-paced...
View ArticleD600 Does Futbol
The other half of last Saturday’s two-sport day was soccer, and the D600 got a chance to show its stuff shooting outdoor sports. Paired with a 70-200/f2.8G + TC-14E II and a Sigma 120-300/f2.8, a...
View ArticleD600 Does Football
I took my D600 to the Military Classic of the South, the football rivalry between the Virginia military Institute and The Citadel. This year’s clash was a thriller, and the D600 turned in an...
View ArticleThird Party Nikon D600 Grip (MB-D14)
Third-party grips for the Nikon D600 did not take long to appear on eBay – and at a fraction of Nikon’s asking price. Worth the gamble? I continue to believe so. The “BG-2K” I purchased from eBay...
View ArticleNikon Releases Firmware Updates for D600, D800
Nikon has announced new firmware updates for the D600 and D800. Of particular interest to sports photographers, both updates profess to improve subject tracking in AF-C mode “using the viewfinder” –...
View ArticleOld Standby
After discovering that my 70-200/f2.8 VR needed a trip back to NPS due to a loose lens barrel, I found myself once again turning to an old standby: the Nikon 180/f2.8 EDIF AF. This unassuming little...
View Article“The Creamer” Does Sports
Nikon finally released an update of its legendary 85/f1.4D lens, giving it a Silent Wave motor, nano-crystal coating, and a new optical formula. Is this the ultimate low-light sports lens? (Note:...
View ArticleSecret to Dramatic Sports Lighting
Nikon shooters for years have know the power of the Creative Lighting System. Here’s how I harness this technology for sports action. Nikon’s Creative Lighting System is comprised of two major...
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