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Review - ArtraLab 35mm f/1.4 Nonikkor-MC 1960s for Nikon Z
The ArtraLab 35mm f/1.4 winds up being one of the most disappointing lenses I’ve ever used, leaning too hard into aesthetics while not focusing enough on the final image and user experience.
Scott’s Leiter film recipe for Nikon Z cameras
Scott Tucker’s Leiter film recipe for Nikon Z cameras takes heavy inspiration from the muted color work of Saul Leiter and his expired Kodachrome. Capture those stunning blues, reds, greens and yellows with this Nikon Flexible Color picture profile, or edit your RAW files with the one click Lightroom preset, both completely free!
Review - Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip for Nikon Z
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 Chip lens is one of the smallest available for Nikon Z and costs less than $100…but is it worth carrying on a day to day basis? Come find out.
My first 7 Nikon Z recipes, out now, completely free!
My first 6 Nikon Z recipes are out now and totally free! Install Ilford 400, Gold 200, and Vintage Film on your camera today.
Scott’s Gold 200 Nikon Z flexible color picture control
The spiritual successor to my Fujifilm Kodak Gold 200 recipe is now available for Nikon Z cameras as a flexible color picture control! Download for free today and enjoy amazing warm tones straight out of camera.
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!