June 19, 2013   4:03 PM

Are you concerned about your privacy?

You might want to switch to a search engine that claims they are not storing data of their users. I personally have switched to DuckDuckGo which seems to work well. There is an interview with their CEO here. Btw DuckDuckGo has a plugin for Firefox and other browsers.

By bgs at 19-Jun-2013 16:03 Permalink | Add your comment | TrackBack (0)

Technical issues with nikonians.org

We are experiencing technical issues with the site and this has been going on and off for the last few weeks, which has led to (mainly) short outages. The IT team is working on improving the response of both the main site and our sub sites, such as galleries and blogs.

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By bgs at 19-Jun-2013 15:14 Permalink | Add your comment | TrackBack (0)

Nikonians Academy Spotlight on Maine, USA

For the second year in a row, the Nikonians Academy is pleased to offer a 4-day workshop in Acadia National Park led by award-winning photographer and Academy faculty member Les Picker (www.lesterpickerphoto.com).

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By flashdeadline at 19-Jun-2013 01:41 Permalink | Add your comment | TrackBack (0)

June 17, 2013   1:30 PM

Nikon TTL Flash Metering System

Did you know that the Nikon TTL Flash Metering System is not actively coupled to the Camera metering system? They use the same metering sensor in the camera, but act independently. Find out what else is important that isn't always documented, and learn the tricks of the trade!
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June 12, 2013   12:50 AM

Workshop leaders preparing for annual favorites

One of our most popular Nikonians Academy photo adventures begins in two weeks and your workshop leader has a few seats left.

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June 10, 2013   11:06 AM

Nikon Flash - Two Separate Metering Systems

In a 5 part series of articles - Nikon CLS Practical Guide, you'll have an in depth view of Separating Metering Systems, TTL Flash Metering System, TTL-BL Flash, and more. Learning to adjust different backgrounds at will, especially with Flash Photography can be complex. However, a few concepts, tips & tricks, and with plenty of practice, you'll be a pro in no time! Let's read the first, in this 5 part installment.
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June 5, 2013   1:52 AM

ANPAT-13 FAQ's posted

You've got questions--Nikonians co-founder J. Ramón Palacios (jrp) has answers. He has just posted the Annual Nikonians Photo Adventure Trip (ANPAT) FAQ's for the trip to Northern Arizona this year (October 5-12).

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Nikonians Academy continuing its global expansion

Nikonians Academy Director Mike Hagen tells us in addition to workshops already scheduled in Italy and Australia, the staff has just added new workshops for The United Kingdom and Germany.

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June 3, 2013   3:09 PM

Understanding Nikon Picture Controls

Nikon Picture Controls - lets you control how your image appears in several ways. Each control has a specific effect on the image’s appearance. If you’ve ever shot film, you know that there are distinct looks to each film type. No two films produce color that looks the same. Want to learn more?

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May 29, 2013   9:35 AM

Understanding Nikon’s Three Light Metering Systems

Tired of being stuck in the same setting to get "excellent results". Step onto the wild side, and try using something other than your regular Matrix Metering. You just might get Supreme Results! Don't worry, if you don't like it, you can always set it back. But for now, let's dip your toes into different waters :)

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