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Recommended Gear
Lighting
Flashlights and headlamps and LED lights.
Staying Warm, Dry, Safe
How to stay comfortable and safe in the outdoor.
- Weather Comfort: Down Jackets, Wind/Rain Protection, Gloves
- Weather Comfort: Down Jackets
- Weather Comfort: Wool Jackets
- Weather Comfort: Wind Shell for Wind or Rain
- Weather Comfort: Gloves and Hats
- Camping Comfort: DownMat 9 Deluxe Down Air Mattress
- Camping Comfort: Western Mountaineering Sequoia GWS Sleeping Bag
- SPOT GPS Messenger (and PLB discussion)
Tripods and Related
Tripods and items for technical excellence.
Viewfinder and LCD Viewing Aids
Accurate focus and ease for your eyes.
Recommended Photo Gear
Stuff I use.
Computer Gear for Photographers
Recommended computer gear for photographers.
Wide-Gamut Displays for Photographers
See the color that is really there!
OPTICS
Coastal Optics 60mm f/4 UV-VIS-IR APO Macro
The reference lens for all other lenses.
Misc Reviews
Miscellaneous reviews.
- Nikon D3: Noise from ISO 100 to ISO 25,600
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR: Mush In the Corners
- Canon EOS Meets Leica—1D Mark III mated to APO-Summicron-R 90/2 ASPH
- Canon EOS Meets Leica—1D Mark III Mated to APO-Elmarit-R 180/2.8
- An Hour With the Hasselblad 503CWD
- An Hour With the Hasselblad H3D
- Thirty Minutes With the PhaseOne P20
- Three Different Tripods — Gitzo, Manfrotto, Oben
Hartblei 40/80/120mm SuperRotators
Medium format Zeiss glass in Hartblei precision tilt/shift lens barrels!
- Introduction
- Build quality and ergonomics
- Operation
- Bokeh
- Examples—40/4
- Examples—80/2.8
- Examples—120/4
- Resolution and Diffraction
- Resolution chart—40/4
- Resolution chart—80/2.8
- Resolution chart—120/4
- Stitching with the 40/4
- Field shot aperture series crops—40/4
- Field shot aperture series crops—80/2.8
- Field shot aperture series crops—120/4
- MTF for Hartblei 40mm f/4
- MTF for Hartblei 80mm f/2.8
- MTF for Hartblei 120mm f/4
- Conclusions
Brand-new Blur
Blurry lenses right out of the box.
Understanding optics
Understanding lens performance.
Diffraction
The limits of resolution are governed by physics.
Lens and Camera Issues
Good stuff and not so good stuff.
Depth of Field
Exploring depth of field.
Focus
Focus accuracy and focus shift.
Backgrounds and Reflectors
Declutter the background, add light
Inexpensive item that can make a world of difference to the shot.
Various Photo Gear
FILTERS
Filters
Filter know-how and spectral transmission.
- Filters for Protection, Polarization, Infrared and Ultraviolet
- Tips for Buying Filters
- Do Filters Degrade Image Quality?
- Color balance of UV filters.
- Neutral Density Filters
- Zeiss UV Filter
- Zeiss Circular Polarizer
- Filter—B+W UV 010 UV (clear)
- Filter—B+W 103 0.9 ND, 3-stop neutral density
- Filter—Hoya HMC Super UV 0 (clear)
- Filter—B+W 091 Deep Red
- Filter—B+W 092 Infrared Pass
- Filter—B+W 093 Infrared Pass
- Filter—Hoya R72 Infrared Pass
- Filter—B+W 486 UV-IR Cut Interfence Filter
- Filter—B+W 489 Infrared Cut
- Filter—B+W 415 and 420 UV Cut
- Filter—Baader Venus Ultraviolet Cut
- Filter—Kenko DR655 Infrared Cut
- Filter—B+W 403 Ultraviolet Pass
- Filter—Baader Venus Ultraviolet Pass
- Filter—Baader Venus II Ultraviolet Pass
- Filter—XNite BPG 750nm Infrared Bandpass
- Filter—XNite BPG 830nm Infrared Bandpass
- Filter—XNite BPG 950nm Infrared Bandpass
LEICA M
Lenses for Leica M8, Leica M9, M*
Lenses for Leica M cameras, especially the M9
- Lenses for Leica M8, M9, M*
- Leica and Zeiss Lens Nomenclature
- General Considerations in Choosing a Lens
- Choosing Lens Focal Length
- Reader Feedback on Leica M
- Ray Angle and Off-center Color Shift
- The Match Technical Coder Kit
- Leica 18mm f/3.8 Super-Elmar-M ASPH
- Leica 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
- Leica 24mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
- Leica 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M ASPH
- Leica 28mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH
- Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH 2010
- Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron-M ASPH
- Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH
- Leica 75mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH
- Zeiss ZM 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T*
- Zeiss ZM 18mm f/4 Distagon T*
- Zeiss ZM 21mm f/2.8 Biogon T*
- Zeiss ZM 21mm f/4.5 C-Biogon T*
- Zeiss ZM 25mm f/2.8 Biogon T*
- Zeiss ZM 28mm f/2.8 Biogon T*
- Zeiss ZM 35mm f/2 Biogon T*
- Zeiss ZM 35mm f/2.8 C-Biogon T*
- Zeiss ZM 50mm f/1.5 C-Sonnar T*
- Zeiss ZM 50mm f/2 Planar T*
- Zeiss ZM 85mm f/2 Sonnar T*
- Zeiss ZM 85mm f/4 Tele-Tessar T*
LENSES FOR CANON
Lenses for Canon
Overview and assessments of Canon lenses
Reading DIGLLOYD Publications
For subscribers reading diglloyd publications.
Tips for getting the most out of diglloyd publications.
ZEISS Z
15mm f/2.8 Distagon Zeiss Interview
Q&A on the 15/2.8 Distagon with Dr. Hubert Nasse
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Question List
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Design Goals
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Optical Performance
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Distortion
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Vignetting
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Veiling and Ghosting Flare
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Lens Construction
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Tolerances
- Zeiss 15/2.8 Distagon Q&A — Testing
Zeiss ZF.2 and Zeiss ZE Lenses For Canon and Nikon
Zeiss ZF.2 and Zeiss ZE Lenses For Canon and Nikon
- Overview of Zeiss ZF.2/ZE Lenses
- Focusing, Build Quality, Color, Flare, Bokeh
- ZF.2 vs ZF
- Mini Review: Zeiss ZF/ZE 21mm f/2.8 Distagon
- Mini Review: Zeiss ZF/ZE 25mm f/2.8 Distagon
- Mini Review: Zeiss ZF/ZE 28mm f/2 Distagon
- Mini Review: Zeiss ZF/ZE 35mm f/2 Distagon
- Mini Review: Zeiss ZF/ZE 50mm f/1.4 Planar
- Mini Review: Zeiss ZF/ZE 50mm f/2 Makro-Planar
- Mini Review: Zeiss ZF/ZE 85mm f/1.4 Planar
- Mini Review: Zeiss ZF/ZE 100mm f/2 Makro-Planar
- Conclusions and Where to Buy
COMPUTERS
Web Browser Color Display
Viewing Images in a web browser.
Computers and Photography
Software and related for photographers.
The Apple Mac Pro
Various considerations for buying a Mac Pro.
LIFE
Recommended for Health
Stuff that tastes good and is good for you.
Recommended Reading and Books
Recommmend books for an informed view.
LENSES FOR NIKON
TIPS AND QUESTIONS
Ask Lloyd Chambers
Questions and answers on photography and computers and more.
- Answers about Asking Questions
- Ultra-wide Zeiss 21mm or 24mm Tilt/Shift lens?
- What is a “fast” lens?
- Focus calibration for “fast” lenses
- All about lens adapters for Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc
- Lens hoods, Grazing flare and Contrast
- Focusing Screens for Canon or Nikon
- Wide angle lens quality with Canon and Nikon
- Zeiss 21/2.8 Distagon vs Leica 19/2.8 Elmarit-R
- What’s the best browser to view this site (and others)?
- Fastest way to get image files into my computer?
- Mac Pro memory requirements for photo editing?
- Choosing a Windows PC for photographers.
Photo Tips
Photography Hints and Tips.
- Keep and Use Classic Lenses For an Unusual Look
- Shoot One and Only One Subject
- Shoot One Lens, and Not a Zoom
- Choosing a Lens by Focal Length
- Fast Lenses—Shutter Speeds / Background Blur (Bokeh)
- Shoot a Fast Lens at Dusk or Dawn
- Blur Can Be Beautiful
- Making Sharp Photos Handheld
- Shoot Another Format (Size or Aspect Ratio)
- Use Manual Exposure for Perfect Results
- White Balance Tools
- Understand Perspective and Size Variance
- Look For Natural Patterns
- Depth of Field Is Oh-So-Shallow
- Depth of Field—How Far To Stop Down
- Depth of Field and Megapixels
- Never Go Traveling Without a Backup Camera
- Don’t Assume a New Lens is Good!
- Infinity Focus Requires Care!
- How to Carry Large and Heavy Lenses
- Shooting Tip: Use Mirror Lockup
- Shooting Tip: Aurora Borealis
- Shooting Tip: Grizzly Bear vs Black Bear Scat
- A brief glossary of photographic terms
LEICA S
Leica S2 37.5 Medium Format DSLR
Leica S2 37.5 megapixel DSLR and its lenses.
NEWSLETTER
Newsletter
Past Newsletters
BINOCULARS
Binoculars
What to look for in a binocular, plus reviews.
- Overview of Choosing a Binocular
- Brightness: Magnification, Objectives, Exit Pupil
- Eye Relief
- Field of View / Depth of View
- Mounting Binoculars To a Tripod For Ease of Viewing
- Fujinon 7X50
- Leica Geovid 8X42 Rangefinder
- Zeiss Victory FL 8 X 32 T*
- Zeiss Victory FL 10 X 42 T*
- Zeiss Victory RF 10 X 45 T*
- Zeiss Victory FL 8 X 56 T*
- Swarovski EL 10X42 SwaroVision (WOW!)
- THREE Nikon EDG 8X42 and 7X42 and 8X32
- Canon 10X42L IS WP Image Stabilized
- Canon 15X50 IS WP Image Stabilized
- Carl Zeiss Photoscope 85 T* FL spotting scope digital camera
- Binocular Buying Suggestions
MISC
Grab Bag
Various articles.
INFRARED
Infrared
Beyond deep red, seeing the invisible.
Infrared Cameras Compared
Infrared Cameras Compared: Fuji S3 Pro UVIR, Nikon D70-IR, Canon EOS 5D-IR .
CAMERAS
Nikon D200 vs D2x
Vintage 2006 comparative review of Nikon D200 vs Nikon D2x.
- Main Page
- Usability
- Noise
- DynamicRange
- DynamicRange-Outdoors
- Resolution
- Resolution-BuildingWithGrill
- Resolution-BurnedOutCar
- Resolution-Forest105
- Resolution-SulfurMine
- Resolution-lighthouse
- Resolution-res-chart
- Color
- Color-Crayons
- Color-Macbeth
- LensAberrations
- LensEvaluations
- LongExposures
- RawFileProcessing
- Conclusions