Category: Photography

  • Nikon D200 Blues

    It’s been a while since I wrote anything about the Nikon D200 camera I want, so I figure many of you are asking yourselves, “How’s Mark doing with that new Nikon D200 camera he ordered?” I don’t have it yet. There were rumors about the new Nikon D200 well before the official announcement. So on… Read more

  • Best Marathon Pundit Photos

    I meant to link to this earlier, but here’s John Ruberry’s favorite photo of 2005, from one of his trips to Nebraska. Click the picture for a larger image. I like his photo of a church near Milford, Nebraska better. That one would be worth printing on 8×10 matte paper just to see how it… Read more

  • Mostly Good Advice About Photography Law

    Andrew Kantor has an article in USA Today about when and where you can take pictures. It’s got some good advice, but he makes one mistake that’s important: You can take photos any place that’s open to the public, whether or not it’s private property. A mall, for example, is open to the public. So… Read more

  • Why I Want a Nikon D200 – Part 4

    I’m posting a series of articles explaining my thinking in deciding that I want one of the new Nikon D200 cameras. I don’t know if anybody out there is interested, but photography is a new hobby for me, and I enjoy writing about new things I’ve learned. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this… Read more

  • Do Not Taunt Nikon D200 Happy Fun Camera

    I’ve been writing about why I want a Nikon D200 camera, but now I’m not so sure. Nikon has posted the instruction manuals for download, and they’re kind of scary. Page ii Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Should you notice smoke or an unusual… Read more