Review of the Nikon Z9 and Settings for Bird Photography

Nikon Z9 body with nature background

Finally! That’s the word that best describes this review. I’ve been trying to get my hands on the Nikon Z9 for a while now, but there was always something in the way, whether it was a private matter or camera / lens availability. December was the lucky month: I found …

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Fujifilm X-H2S Review for Wildlife and Bird Photography

Fujifilm X-H2S, front view

Fujifilm waited a while before updating the original X-H1, a camera released in 2018 with good intentions but at the wrong time. It had too little to offer considering its high price tag (which was the same as that of the much sought-after Sony A7 III, released in the same …

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Canon R3 for Bird and Wildlife Photography

Canon R3, front view without lens cap

The EOS R3 is a mirrorless camera that follows in the footsteps of the 1D X Mark III and all the other Canon flagship DSLRs that, for years, have served the most demanding photographers, especially those working in sports and wildlife. Having already tested the less expensive R5 and R6, …

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OM System OM-1 Review for Bird Photography / Birds in Flight

cover image with multiple pictures of birds and the title of the article in the middle

Over the years, Olympus has built a very interesting system for wildlife and bird photographers, with reduced size and weight being the primary appeal for those tired of carrying heavy gear around. But despite the excellent portability, the unrivalled stabilisation and the impressive shooting speed that attracted wildlife enthusiasts to …

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Sony A1 for Bird Photography (with Bird AF Review)

collage of three images showing the Sony A1, a Red Kite flying and a small Siskin perched on a tree.

I was “this close” to giving up on the Sony A1. The usual places from which I rent my equipment still hadn’t received it at the time of publishing this article. At other companies, it was never available. One of them even stopped responding to me after saying they could …

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