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Opinion Pieces

Topical opinions on the latest photography industry talking points.

Should You Buy TWO Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM Lenses? Hear Me Out…

August 22, 2025July 23, 2025 by Dan Carr

Would it be crazy to buy two Sony 300mm f/2.8 lenses for wildlife photography? I don’t think so. Here’s my reasoning, and how it might actually save you money.

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags Sony, Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM

Will Canon’s Rumored RF 400mm f/4 DO Be Relevant in the Current Telephoto Lens Market?

December 5, 2025March 26, 2024 by Dan Carr

Canon is rumored to launch an RF mount version of the 400mm f/4 DO lens later this year. Will such a lens be relevant in today’s lightweight telephoto lens landscape?

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags Canon

Nikon Shows Sony How It Should Be Done – Z8 Firmware 2.0

February 9, 2024February 8, 2024 by Dan Carr

What’s better than no firmware updates? Firmware that elevates your camera beyond a brand’s flagship camera. Z8 firmware 2.0 is here.

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags Nikon, Sony, z8

Did We Really Need a Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 Lens?

December 5, 2025October 10, 2023 by Dan Carr

Nikon launched yet another lightweight telephoto lens – the Z 600mm f/6.3. Did we really need this in the Z lens? These are my thoughts,.

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags Nikon, Nikon 600mm f/6.3 VR S

Thoughts on the Canon 100-300mm f/2.8 + Why I Won’t Be Buying It

December 5, 2025April 27, 2023 by Dan Carr

The launch of Canon’s RF 100-300mm f/2.8 lens has caused a lot of discussion. I won’t be buying one, but the $9499 price tag is not what’s stopping me.

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags Canon, Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8

The Nikon Z9 Has a Problem for Bird Photographers

December 5, 2025February 6, 2023 by Dan Carr

My recent wildlife photography trips with the Nikon Z9 have revealed an Achilles heel that will frustrate bird photographers.

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags Nikon, Nikon Z9

Why I Own Sony, Canon and Nikon Mirrorless Systems

December 5, 2025January 9, 2023 by Dan Carr

My gear closet contains cameras and lenses from Sony, Canon and Nikon’s mirrorless system, including flagship cameras like the Sony a1 and the Nikon Z9. Why would I own all this gear? Here’s the answer.

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags what's in your bag

Drobo Will No Longer Guarantee Compatibility With macOS

January 29, 2025September 14, 2022 by Dan Carr

Drobo filed for bankruptcy, and now they will no longer support future versions of macOS. Adjust your photo backup system if you own a Drobo.

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags drobo, Photography Backup

Why The New Nikon Z9 Is a Big Problem for Canon (and Sony)

December 5, 2025November 5, 2021 by Dan Carr

The new Nikon Z9 has raised a lot of eyebrows. An aggressive pricing strategy, incredible pre-order numbers and impressive specs will worry competitors.

Categories Opinion Pieces Tags Canon, Nikon, Nikon Z9, Sony

Has The Elinchrom ELB 1200 Has Been Discontinued?

January 12, 2022August 12, 2021 by Dan Carr

The ELB 1200 battery-powered flash was introduced to replace the Elinchrom Ranger RX in 2019, but was discontinued shortly after in 2021. As a previous owner of the Ranger RX system and a current owner of the ELB 1200, I was saddened to see that what I consider to be the best product of its …

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Categories Opinion Pieces Tags elinchrom, flash photography
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