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Scott’s Vintage Film Nikon Z flexible color picture control
Scott’s Vintage Film flexible color picture control for Nikon Z cameras is a blast from the past…desaturated yet warm, distant yet familiar. Download this film recipe right to your camera for amazing results straight out of the camera.
Scott’s Ilford 400 Film Recipes for Nikon Z
I have released my first Flexible Picture Control for the Nikon Z line of cameras, and in particular, this film recipe was crafted specifically for the Nikon Zf. It evokes my favorite qualities of Ilford film stocks with great straight out of camera looks and delicious film grain.
Nikon Zf Firmware 3.0 - Film Grain, and so much more
Nikon Zf firwmare 3.0 is here with the teased Film Grain feature…and quite a few more nice to haves!
So you left your Nikon Zf SD card at home…protip to copy files from Micro-USB
Left your SD card at home and now have all your images from today’s shoot locked away on your Micro-USB card? No worries, Nikon has you covered to quickly get them to your SD card.
The definitive film look Lightroom preset for Nikon Z
I have developed what I believe is the finest film emulation Lightroom preset for Nikon Z files. This is meant to be a one-click starting point, and you’re responsible for white balance and exposure. As always, I am providing this preset at no-charge with an optional donation if you enjoy it.
Nikon Imaging Cloud Set Up Walkthrough
Learn the features of Nikon Imaging Cloud and how you can use it on your Z6iii, Z5ii, Zf, and Z50ii to download image recipes, transfer images to the cloud, and update your firmware wirelessly.
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S long term review - One zoom lens to rule them all
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has become THE lens I reach for when getting the shot is all that matters. It’s the ultimate workhorse that is only limited by my own creativity, and is the one Nikon lens I think all Z shooters should own regardless of what they primarily shoot.
Mastering the Fine Tune Optimal Exposure setting on Nikon Z cameras
A hidden but powerful setting for customizing Nikon Z metering modes has been in front of you this whole time…I’ll teach you how to master it.
Nikon Active D-Lighting Settings Explained
Active D-Lighting…master this hidden setting on Nikon cameras to make your JPEG photos look the best they can!
Nikon ZF settings to pay attention to
A quick runthrough of some critical settings to make your Nikon ZF perform at its best.
In defense of Auto ISO for most photography
Time to embrace technology and drastically speed up your in-field workflow by shooting with Auto ISO turned on!
My Nikon Zf review - a perfect mess for daily photography
A perfectly imperfect camera finds its way into my daily life…a digital adventure in an analog body, the Nikon ZF and I capture a bit of magic together. My full thoughts.
Return of the Biotar - the TTArtisan 75mm f1.5 M42 in hand
A look at the TTArtisan 75mm f1.5 M42 lens tested across full frame and medium frame cameras. One of the best value character lenses on the market!