I’ve been using the LensAlign MkII for a year now. In this time I’ve used it on about 20 lens-camera combinations, and on some combinations more than once. Here are my thoughts.
LensAlign MkII
Anyone who has tried AF tuning will know that the paper at 45 degrees doesn’t really work, and that the staggered blocks method is very imprecise. LensAlign MkII fixes these problems by providing a method for perfect alignment and easy evaluation of results. Put simply, it works. But with all the images on their webpage […]
How to check a lens when buying
Checking a lens when buying is both easy and essential. It doesn’t matter whether you’re buying new or used, there is no reason to neglect these simple checks.
How to buy a lens
Everything costs more in Australia. A $1000 lens in Australia will typically cost ~$700 in Hong Kong or USA. Even with postage you are likely to save a lot. In the past I’ve been asked by many people about what I thought of these savings. Here are my thoughts on different options on sourcing a […]
Brief Look: Nikon P7000
Nikon P7000, the perfect part-time paparazzi tool. Fits in your pocket, full manual controls, compatible with all Nikon CLS flashes. A bit top heavy though… Actually, a friend bought it and I wanted to see how it looked with the flash installed… Seriously though, I was quite impressed by the features and the controls. Everything […]