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Nikon D5 was worth the purchase.

Nikon D5 was worth the purchase.

by Stanley LearySeptember 5, 2016September 1, 2025

  Georgia Bulldog's Freshman Running Back #35 Brian Herrien Scored his first collegiate touchdown. In contrast, UNC's Safety #15 Donnie Miles could not stop him during tonight's Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on September 3, 2016, at…

Nikon D5 with Candlelight Examples

Nikon D5 with Candlelight Examples

by Stanley LearyApril 4, 2016September 1, 2025

  Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 65535, ƒ/4, 1/125 So here is the setup I tried with my new Nikon D5 tonight. One candle and a small bobblehead soldier.…

Nikon D4, 85mm ƒ/1.8G and High ISO are great combination for bands

Nikon D4, 85mm ƒ/1.8G and High ISO are great combination for bands

by Stanley LearyNovember 12, 2014September 1, 2025

 Nikon D4, Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.8G, ISO 12800, ƒ/1.8, 1/200 I returned to Swayze's Venue in Marietta last night with my daughter and her friends to see Say We Can Fly. I put one of his most…

I love my Fuji X-E2 for my everyday camera with family

I love my Fuji X-E2 for my everyday camera with family

by Stanley LearyNovember 10, 2014November 16, 2025

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/3.6, 1/70 I love shooting with my Fuji X-E2 for family events. I feel I can shoot available light, and the images look fine at high ISO settings. This Sunday,…

Love the Nikon D4 & Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM for Football

Love the Nikon D4 & Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM for Football

by Stanley LearyAugust 31, 2014September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM w/ Sigma 2x, ISO 36204, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 There are a few things that are fundamental technical aspects of a fantastic sports photo: Well exposed In focus Sharp…

Low light can be sometimes the best mood light

Low light can be sometimes the best mood light

by Stanley LearyJune 20, 2014November 4, 2025

Fuji X-E2, 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/2.8, 1/6 Last night, some PhotogenX students were sitting outside working on the projects they are presenting this morning. It was well past sunset, and just the lights from the…

High ISO is King for Night Events

High ISO is King for Night Events

by Stanley LearyJune 24, 2013September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, 14-24mm,  ISO 12,800, ƒ/2.8 & 1/125 Available Light I try my best to always look at the light that is present and go with it before I use a flash. When Nikon introduced…

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