Nikon Ambassador on Ambassador Interview: Rod Mar & Joe McNally

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Bridges in Venice Italy

Bridges in Venice Italy taken during a Joe McNally workshop. Shot on Nikon Z7II with the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens.

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Nikon just posted another Ambassador on Ambassador interview. This time with Rod Mar and Joe McNally. Enjoy! To see another Ambassador on Ambassador interview with Kristi Odom and Ron Magill, click here

Join portrait photographer Joe McNally and sports photographer Rod Mar for an exclusive interview as they discuss their paths in the field and offer wisdom and pro tips they’ve gathered over the years.

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Nikon Ambassador on Ambassador Interview: Rod Mar & Joe McNally
Nikon Ambassador on Ambassador Interview: Rod Mar & Joe McNally

Nikon just posted another Ambassador on Ambassador interview. This time with Rod Mar and Joe McNally. Enjoy!

Former Nikon USA Ambassador Chris Hershman sits down with Robert G Allen Photography for an interview about his photography journey and his departure from the Nikon Ambassador program
Former Nikon USA Ambassador Chris Hershman sits down with Robert G Allen Photography for an interview about his photography journey and his departure from the Nikon Ambassador program

Robert G Allen Photography sits down with Nashville photographer Chris Hershman about his photography journey and his departure from the Nikon Ambassador program.

A Brief Review of the Nikon COOLPIX P950 Camera
A Brief Review of the Nikon COOLPIX P950 Camera

Overall, I highly recommend the Nikon P950 camera for what it’s intended for, zooming in on a faraway subject. If your subject is in good light, and you make sure AF is locked on, you will be rewarded with photos that are perfectly acceptable for website use, social media and even for making prints to frame and hang in your home.

REMINDER: The documentary premieres on November 7 on National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu. National Geographic produces documentary about Nikon Ambassador Lynsey Addario
REMINDER: The documentary premieres on November 7 on National Geographic, Disney+, and Hulu. National Geographic produces documentary about Nikon Ambassador Lynsey Addario

Nikon releases another firmware update for the Z5II
Nikon releases another firmware update for the Z5II
SONY Puts Pressure On The Auto Focus Abilities Of The Nikon Z9II With The Release Of Firmware Version 4.0 For Their A1 II And A9 III Cameras
SONY Puts Pressure On The Auto Focus Abilities Of The Nikon Z9II With The Release Of Firmware Version 4.0 For Their A1 II And A9 III Cameras

As I have written before, with the release of the Canon (R1) and SONY’s (A1 II and A9 III) flagship cameras, Nikon now has the receipt they need to make sure the Z9II eclipses both of those competing flagship cameras. This sounds easy enough since they now have the answer as to what specs the Z9II needs to have. But, both SONY and Canon cameras abilities are not static due to the option of firmware updates. And that’s exactly what just happened with both of SONY’s flagship cameras.

Behind the Scenes with Nikon Ambassador Joe McNally with the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens (and BTS video)
Behind the Scenes with Nikon Ambassador Joe McNally with the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens (and BTS video)

Within a few days of taking delivery of the complete professional f/2.8 zoom trio, Nikon announced the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II, replacing the original NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens I had just purchased. For now, I’m staying with the original 24-70 f/2.8 Z lens for now, mostly due to the price difference. Once the novelty wares off and the price comes down on the new version, I’m sure I will eventually purchase the II version and sell the original one.

Nikon Z5II Sample Photo Gallery Using a Variety of Lenses: Updated 10/25/2025 with new photos!
Nikon Z5II Sample Photo Gallery Using a Variety of Lenses: Updated 10/25/2025 with new photos!

After receiving the Nikon Z5II, I immediately took it out for a test drive. I could not be more pleased with the results of this little gem of a camera. Check back often since I will be adding to this collection periodically.

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.

Nikon removes their first mirrorless DX crop sensor camera from their Z lineup.
Nikon removes their first mirrorless DX crop sensor camera from their Z lineup.
New version of Nikon NX Studio released today with new features
New version of Nikon NX Studio released today with new features

This latest release takes the version number from 1.9.1 to 1.10.0.

The following changes are included with this update:

The Tycho Crater on the Moon as seen by the Super telephoto Nikon COOLPIX P1100 at 3,000mm
The Tycho Crater on the Moon as seen by the Super telephoto Nikon COOLPIX P1100 at 3,000mm

October 7th was the annual harvest moon. Where I was located, the atmosphere was very clear so I thought I would take out the Nikon COOLPIX P1100 and see what I could capture. This image has not been cropped and the P1100 was fully racked out at 3000mm. It was run through Topaz with noise reduction and minor sharpening.

With his Nikon Z9, photographer Prasenjeet Yadav gets the National Geographic Magazine cover shot
With his Nikon Z9, photographer Prasenjeet Yadav gets the National Geographic Magazine cover shot

Using his Nikon Z9, photographer Prasenjeet Yadav gets the October 2025 cover shot for National Geographic Magazine.

From Nat Geo: “Prasenjeet Yadav had one goal: capture the perfect image of a pseudo-melanistic tiger for his story on India’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. Easier said than done.” Well maybe easier said than done with another camera, but not if you have the Nikon Z9.

Nikon Z6II Mirrorless Camera Resource Center
Nikon Z6II Mirrorless Camera Resource Center

Here, you will find everything I could scrape together about this gem of a camera. I love my Nikon Z6II mirrorless camera. I hope this page serves as an inspiration as to what can be accomplished with the Z6II.

Nikon removes the Speedlight SB-500 from its flash lineup.
Nikon removes the Speedlight SB-500 from its flash lineup.

Nikon is no longer producing or selling the SB-500 Speedlight small flash unit. I have the flash and I use it for family events. It’s small and light and is powered by 2 double AA batteries.

Today, Nikon announces new Ultra-compact Binoculars
Today, Nikon announces new Ultra-compact Binoculars

Nikon claims these are the thinnest, lightest binoculars in Nikon’s history.

Robert G Allen Photography

Welcome to Robert G Allen Photography. I'm a professional multi-disciplinary commercial freelance photographer based in the Pacific Northwest and a Nikon DSLR Enthusiast.

While my career has primarily been as an event photographer, this website represents other areas of photography for which I have professional competency and enjoyment. The resulting front page gallery and single subject galleries are the result of a combination of client assignments and personal areas of interest.

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Former Nikon USA Ambassador Chris Hershman sits down with Robert G Allen Photography for an interview about his photography journey and his departure from the Nikon Ambassador program