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I’ve talked in the past about Africa and where to go to see what.  Another issue that can be just as important is the “How?” and that’s what I’d like to chat about today.  I don’t mean “Should I fly?” … Continue reading →

Memory card choices are always complicated for camera owners, and for those with the new Nikon D500 the choices are even harder.  The D500 has two card slots, one for a standard SDXC and the other for one of the … Continue reading →

Those who have followed this blog know that for almost three years now, I’ve relied on a combination of a DSLR (first a D7000 and then a D750) and a Nikon 1 with the FT-1 adapter to photograph wildlife.  In … Continue reading →

I’ve been a fan of the Nikon 1 (in my case, the V1) with the FT-1 adapter and a long telephoto lens as a way of getting extravagant focal length “reach” without spending more than a car would cost.  The … Continue reading →

I’ve kept up with the models of the Nikon 1 that have come along since I purchased my own V1 and J1s, and also with the reviews.  One thing that I noticed is how few reviews talked about the value … Continue reading →

I blogged earlier about how to pick a camera for adventure travel, and I now want to take the next logical step, which is to talk about how to use the camera optimally.  I’ve traveled with a lot of “photographers” … Continue reading →

I’ve blogged earlier about my decision to use the Nikon 1 (V1) along with a telephoto lens (initially the Nikon 80-400 AF-S) for bird and wildlife photos.  The 2.7:1 multiplier for the Nikon 1 makes it ideal for birds because … Continue reading →

Getting a good picture on a vacation is important to nearly everyone who bothers to take a camera along.  It’s especially important for people taking wildlife or scenic trips and who take “good” cameras to record their adventure.  Unfortunately most … Continue reading →

My wife and I have been to Africa a lot, but in September of this year we did our first trip to Kenya to see the iconic wildebeest migration.  This is an event that has to be seen to be … Continue reading →

I’ve done a lot of adventure travel and also international business travel, and I’ve found it essential to be able to use a mobile phone while I’m away.  Sometimes your own mobile device will work off in the wild, but … Continue reading →