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Robert G Allen Photography photo policy: All photos are real and none were AI generated. I will remove minor distracting elements within a composition. I do not use sky replacement, fake bokeh or generative AI in my photos. I do not make misleading changes to photographs that would materially alter the scene as it originally existed.

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Could the Z9II have this one feature to lure photographers back to Nikon in droves?

What would be a killer feature that would knock it out of the park for Nikon’s next generation flagship camera and that would reduce the number of white lenses seen out and about among photographers? A feature that would be so sought after that Canon and Sony users would flock back to Nikon in droves? How about something that would force the photography world to look and ask them self’s: Why didn’t I think of that? What would such a feature be?

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Capture One announces NEXT CAPTURE, their biggest update ever!

As a full time Capture One user (no Adobe products for me), I’m eagerly waiting for May 8th, 2025. For that is the date of their new product announcement. I have no idea what features could be announced but if they are saying “Their biggest update ever” I’m assuming it’s going to be truly big.

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Nikon announces the new Z5II entry level full frame mirrorless camera. Is it worth upgrading from the original Z5?

No one can dispute the fact that the Nikon Z5 was getting very stale in Nikon’s lineup and desperately needed a refresh in order to continue to lure photographers into Nikon’s camera and lens ecosystem. Well today, Nikon delivered that much needed update. Lets explore the details.

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Will Nikon release a Nikon Z7III? I think so and here are the possible rumored specs of the Nikon Z7III

With a release date of October 2020, the Z7II offers plenty of opportunity for updates and changes, much of which are overdue. Just like the Z6III, I think similar changes could be made to the Z7II to bring it up to date with the release of the Z7III. Here is what I think could the specs of a refreshed Nikon Z7II could be.

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I just used Capture One full time for one year. These 3 things must be changed.

I just spent a year away from all Adobe products and used Capture One exclusively during all of 2024 for all commercial assignments and personal content. I actually cancelled my Adobe Photographers subscription at the end of 2023 to ensure I would not be tempted to go to the dark side during my testing period. Here is what I found after using Capture One for a full calendar year.

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Starting in 2026, Nikon Professional Services NPS membership will automatically renew yearly.

When I last logged in to my NPS membership page to update my equipment list recently, I noticed that there was some additional fine print at the bottom of the landing page. Upon further inspection, It reads in part that renewals will be automatic starting in 2026. I’m sure this is related to the fact that now they charge for certain membership levels. Now, the can charge your credit card in perpetuity.

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2024 Robert G Allen Photography Year in Review

2024 was a pretty typical year as far as both event and personal assignments. The one exception is that on the event photography side, it was the highest grossing sales year ever, quite an accomplishment considering the dismal state of commercial photography.

I would say the highlight would have to be was attending a photography workshop in Tuscany Italy with Joe McNally and Tamera Lacky.

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