Taku Kumabe

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Photography inspiration, tips & techniques, gear reviews, and more. Taku is a Nikon Canada ambassador. Blog: smaku.com Photography: takukumabe.com FOR BUSINESS ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT ME AT www.TakuKumabe.com

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Everything you need to know about Lighting for Video with Demos and Explanations

Everything you need to know about Lighting for Video with Demos and Explanations Taku Kumabe

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How to create better RAW files from your existing files!

How to create better RAW files from your existing files! Taku Kumabe

120 views - 1 month ago

Total Lunar Eclipse Vlog and Edit Tutorial with Nikon Z 9, Z 8, 800mm f/6.3, 14-24mm f/2.8

Total Lunar Eclipse Vlog and Edit Tutorial with Nikon Z 9, Z 8, 800mm f/6.3, 14-24mm f/2.8 Taku Kumabe

77 views - 1 month ago

All you need to know about video on your mirrorless cameras!

All you need to know about video on your mirrorless cameras! Taku Kumabe

340 views - 1 month ago

I was asked to showcase my city with photography!

I was asked to showcase my city with photography! Taku Kumabe

120 views - 1 month ago

Learn to use Nikon's 'i' Menu on Your Z9, Z8, Z6iii, Zf, ZR, Z5ii, Z50ii

Learn to use Nikon's 'i' Menu on Your Z9, Z8, Z6iii, Zf, ZR, Z5ii, Z50ii Taku Kumabe

1.9K views - 3 months ago

New Camera? Change These Settings First! Nikon Z8, Z9, Z6iii

New Camera? Change These Settings First! Nikon Z8, Z9, Z6iii Taku Kumabe

1.5K views - 3 months ago

Nikon ZR Nature Photography and Videos with Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Nikon ZR Nature Photography and Videos with Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Taku Kumabe

533 views - 5 months ago

Learn how to level your fluid head on a photo tripod! Nikon Z9, ZR!

Learn how to level your fluid head on a photo tripod! Nikon Z9, ZR! Taku Kumabe

467 views - 6 months ago

Explaining what's new with the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens. Should you upgrade?

Explaining what's new with the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens. Should you upgrade? Taku Kumabe

4.6K views - 6 months ago

Things you might want to consider before buying the Nikon ZR! What made me pre-order the Nikon ZR.

Things you might want to consider before buying the Nikon ZR! What made me pre-order the Nikon ZR. Taku Kumabe

2.4K views - 6 months ago

Photographing wildlife with my Nikon Z9 with 800mm, 180-600mm, 100-400mm

Photographing wildlife with my Nikon Z9 with 800mm, 180-600mm, 100-400mm Taku Kumabe

525 views - 7 months ago

A Magnetic Ring Light and Filters for Your Camera?!

A Magnetic Ring Light and Filters for Your Camera?! Taku Kumabe

1.6K views - 8 months ago

See how these ND, IR, Streak, Diffusion magnetic filters change your landscapes!

See how these ND, IR, Streak, Diffusion magnetic filters change your landscapes! Taku Kumabe

346 views - 8 months ago

How to make 187 megapixel images with Nikon Z 8: Focus Shift + Pixel Shift combined!

How to make 187 megapixel images with Nikon Z 8: Focus Shift + Pixel Shift combined! Taku Kumabe

3.2K views - 9 months ago

The GOOD and the BAD of the 2025 Osaka Expo with my Nikon Z 6iii, Z 35mm f/1.2S, and Plena!

The GOOD and the BAD of the 2025 Osaka Expo with my Nikon Z 6iii, Z 35mm f/1.2S, and Plena! Taku Kumabe

366 views - 9 months ago

How to clean your camera's sensor!

How to clean your camera's sensor! Taku Kumabe

1.1K views - 10 months ago

I accidentally melted my mirrorless camera sensor box and stained sensor on Nikon Z6iii!

I accidentally melted my mirrorless camera sensor box and stained sensor on Nikon Z6iii! Taku Kumabe

3K views - 10 months ago

Camera and lighting gear checked! Use a TSA-approved lock even when travelling within Canada!

Camera and lighting gear checked! Use a TSA-approved lock even when travelling within Canada! Taku Kumabe

413 views - 10 months ago

Never miss that precious moment with this Nikon Tip for Z5, Z6iii, Z7, Z8, Z9, Zf

Never miss that precious moment with this Nikon Tip for Z5, Z6iii, Z7, Z8, Z9, Zf Taku Kumabe

1.4K views - 1 year ago

A Winter SUP Interview | Filmed with Nikon Z6iii, Z8, and Z9 | Z 135mm Plena, Z 800mm, Z 35mm f/1.8

A Winter SUP Interview | Filmed with Nikon Z6iii, Z8, and Z9 | Z 135mm Plena, Z 800mm, Z 35mm f/1.8 Taku Kumabe

256 views - 1 year ago

Initial Impressions of the Nikon Z6III; Slow Motion Video and Flexible Picture Control

Initial Impressions of the Nikon Z6III; Slow Motion Video and Flexible Picture Control Taku Kumabe

2.1K views - 1 year ago

Why I went with Maven Filters

Why I went with Maven Filters Taku Kumabe

631 views - 1 year ago

I've never seen a softbox like this before! Beautiful soft diffused light!

I've never seen a softbox like this before! Beautiful soft diffused light! Taku Kumabe

1.2K views - 1 year ago

How to use the Retouch Menu and Multiple Exposures on Nikon Z9, Z8, Z7ii, Z6iii, Zf, Zfc, Z50ii

How to use the Retouch Menu and Multiple Exposures on Nikon Z9, Z8, Z7ii, Z6iii, Zf, Zfc, Z50ii Taku Kumabe

1.8K views - 1 year ago

How to use the Multiple Exposure Feature on your Nikon Z9, Z8, Z7ii, Z6iii, Zf, Zfc, Z50ii

How to use the Multiple Exposure Feature on your Nikon Z9, Z8, Z7ii, Z6iii, Zf, Zfc, Z50ii Taku Kumabe

10.8K views - 1 year ago

Changing background colours with the Nanlite PavoSlim 240CL

Changing background colours with the Nanlite PavoSlim 240CL Taku Kumabe

207 views - 1 year ago

Large, Soft Panel Lighting with the Nanlite PavoSlim 240CL Dual Coupler Kit

Large, Soft Panel Lighting with the Nanlite PavoSlim 240CL Dual Coupler Kit Taku Kumabe

870 views - 1 year ago

Climbing Mt. Fuji in 2024 with the new Yoshida route rules!

Climbing Mt. Fuji in 2024 with the new Yoshida route rules! Taku Kumabe

938 views - 1 year ago

Autumn Photography Ideas with Mirrorless Cameras and Nikon Z 6iii, Z 8, and Z 9 Multiple Exposures

Autumn Photography Ideas with Mirrorless Cameras and Nikon Z 6iii, Z 8, and Z 9 Multiple Exposures Taku Kumabe

356 views - 1 year ago

2 cameras with 1 Tripod? Manfrotto Articulating Arm with Nikon Z 8 and Nikon Z 9.

2 cameras with 1 Tripod? Manfrotto Articulating Arm with Nikon Z 8 and Nikon Z 9. Taku Kumabe

748 views - 1 year ago

14-Night Antarctica Cruise Excursion: Montevideo, Uruguay

14-Night Antarctica Cruise Excursion: Montevideo, Uruguay Taku Kumabe

369 views - 1 year ago

The Largest Colony of Magellanic Penguins! Puerto Madryn, Argentina. 14-Night Antarctica Cruise!

The Largest Colony of Magellanic Penguins! Puerto Madryn, Argentina. 14-Night Antarctica Cruise! Taku Kumabe

863 views - 1 year ago

Did you just get a new camera? This is the first option I like to change!

Did you just get a new camera? This is the first option I like to change! Taku Kumabe

919 views - 1 year ago

14-Night Antarctica Cruise Excursion to Peninsula Valdez in Puerto Madryn, Argentina

14-Night Antarctica Cruise Excursion to Peninsula Valdez in Puerto Madryn, Argentina Taku Kumabe

609 views - 1 year ago

June Sunrises in Toronto with Nikon Z 7ii, Z 8, and Z 9

June Sunrises in Toronto with Nikon Z 7ii, Z 8, and Z 9 Taku Kumabe

138 views - 1 year ago

Why limit the time-lapse video output quality on Nikon Z 6iii, Z 8, Z 9, and Z f?

Why limit the time-lapse video output quality on Nikon Z 6iii, Z 8, Z 9, and Z f? Taku Kumabe

818 views - 1 year ago

Day Hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia, Argentina. Celebrity Eclipse Antarctica Cruise!

Day Hike in Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia, Argentina. Celebrity Eclipse Antarctica Cruise! Taku Kumabe

490 views - 1 year ago

Nikon Z 8 and Z 9 Multiple Exposure Technique for Unique Product Photography with 1 Nanlite PavoTube

Nikon Z 8 and Z 9 Multiple Exposure Technique for Unique Product Photography with 1 Nanlite PavoTube Taku Kumabe

1.9K views - 1 year ago

This versatile telephoto lens is super sharp and has great reach!

This versatile telephoto lens is super sharp and has great reach! Taku Kumabe

676 views - 1 year ago

Can you overpower the sun with the Nanlite FC-120B?

Can you overpower the sun with the Nanlite FC-120B? Taku Kumabe

1.4K views - 1 year ago

Beauty of Cherry Blossoms at Night with Nanlite FC-120B

Beauty of Cherry Blossoms at Night with Nanlite FC-120B Taku Kumabe

1.2K views - 1 year ago

Unboxing (ASMR) and first look at Nanlite's FC-120B Bi-Color LED Spotlight

Unboxing (ASMR) and first look at Nanlite's FC-120B Bi-Color LED Spotlight Taku Kumabe

5.3K views - 1 year ago

The Kiboko City Classic VS. Kiboko City Commuter 18L+! Which bag is for YOU?

The Kiboko City Classic VS. Kiboko City Commuter 18L+! Which bag is for YOU? Taku Kumabe

2.5K views - 2 years ago

Don't throw your solar eclipse glasses! Things you can do with solar eclipse glasses and filters!

Don't throw your solar eclipse glasses! Things you can do with solar eclipse glasses and filters! Taku Kumabe

861 views - 2 years ago

Everything you need to know about the 14-Night Antarctica Cruise with Celebrity Cruises!

Everything you need to know about the 14-Night Antarctica Cruise with Celebrity Cruises! Taku Kumabe

13.6K views - 2 years ago

No more blurry long exposure images with this quick tip!

No more blurry long exposure images with this quick tip! Taku Kumabe

1.9K views - 2 years ago

How and why I take photos and video in the rain (and how YOU can too!)

How and why I take photos and video in the rain (and how YOU can too!) Taku Kumabe

712 views - 2 years ago

What's wrong with the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens?

What's wrong with the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens? Taku Kumabe

16.8K views - 2 years ago

All About Solar Filters for Photography

All About Solar Filters for Photography Taku Kumabe

14.6K views - 2 years ago

How to Photograph the Sun Safely

How to Photograph the Sun Safely Taku Kumabe

10.8K views - 2 years ago

A short film in 4K made with Nikon Z 9, Z 180-600mm, and Z 800mm

A short film in 4K made with Nikon Z 9, Z 180-600mm, and Z 800mm Taku Kumabe

967 views - 2 years ago

Butterfly Photography Tips with Images from Nikkor Z 180-600mm Lens

Butterfly Photography Tips with Images from Nikkor Z 180-600mm Lens Taku Kumabe

4.7K views - 2 years ago

Two weeks with the Nikkor Z 180-600mm with photo samples!

Two weeks with the Nikkor Z 180-600mm with photo samples! Taku Kumabe

10.6K views - 2 years ago

Unboxing the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens! Comparing it on Z 7, Z 8, and Z 9.

Unboxing the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens! Comparing it on Z 7, Z 8, and Z 9. Taku Kumabe

5.3K views - 2 years ago

Sennheiser On-Camera Microphone Sound Tests with MKE 400, MKE 440, and MKE 600 on a Nikon Z 8

Sennheiser On-Camera Microphone Sound Tests with MKE 400, MKE 440, and MKE 600 on a Nikon Z 8 Taku Kumabe

6.3K views - 2 years ago

How to Use Focus Shift (Stack) with Nikon Z 9, Z 8, Z 7, Z 6

How to Use Focus Shift (Stack) with Nikon Z 9, Z 8, Z 7, Z 6 Taku Kumabe

55.8K views - 2 years ago

A Look at the Nanlite FS 300B Bi-Color Point Source Light

A Look at the Nanlite FS 300B Bi-Color Point Source Light Taku Kumabe

6.1K views - 2 years ago

Photographing a 12-foot puppet with the Nikon Z 8: Walk With Amal at Luminato Festival

Photographing a 12-foot puppet with the Nikon Z 8: Walk With Amal at Luminato Festival Taku Kumabe

1.1K views - 2 years ago

Nikon Z 8 Pre and Post Release Capture Mode Testing on Swallows

Nikon Z 8 Pre and Post Release Capture Mode Testing on Swallows Taku Kumabe

2.9K views - 2 years ago