If you’re looking for the best Fujifilm cameras and lenses for travel photography in 2025, this guide breaks down the top, high-performing options for every kind of trip. Jump straight to the kits ↓ My love affair with travel photography began on a round-the-world trip in 2006/2007. I started out with a compact Casio camera … Read more
As a dad of two daughters, one of the most important things I can do with my cameras is capture the moments of them growing up — the experiences and trips that we share together as a family. Here are the best travel photography cameras and lenses if you want to make your own memories. … Read more
For a long time, I was a 35mm guy. Not the classic rangefinder 35mm field of view — I’m talking about Fuji’s 35mm f/1.4, which I used for years as my go-to, general-purpose lens. It gave me the kind of subject isolation I liked: shallow depth of field, a bit of compression, and a tighter … Read more
Update: June 2025 This article is based on side-by-side testing carried out in the Philippines and using real-world scenarios. I travel all the time and put together a great article showing the best Fujifilm cameras and lenses for travel photography here. I recently put both the XT5 with the 23mm f/2 and the X100VI through … Read more
How I Set up the Fuji X100VI for travel photography Here’s exactly how I set up my Fujifilm X100VI for travel photography. Already familiar with the basics? If you just want the full list of in-camera menu settings, skip ahead to the detailed setup. If you have not picked up your travel photography kit yet … Read more
📸 Field Notes: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI — Twin Lakes & Street Shooting 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th June 2025📍 Location: Dumaguete & Twin Lakes National Park, Negros, Philippines📷 Gear Used: Ricoh GR III, Fujifilm X100VI Wednesday — Ricoh GR III Focus Prioritised shooting the Ricoh tonight. I’m enjoying the 28mm … Read more
Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GRIII – Which compact camera is better in 2025? The Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III both offer compact bodies, fixed lenses, and excellent image quality — but which one is actually better to use? 🛠️ Field-Tested in the Real World I’ve been using both the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR … Read more
Field Notes: Dumaguete – June 2025 (X100VI vs GR III) Dates: Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th June Location: Dumaguete, Philippines Conditions: Harsh sun, golden hour, low light, pre-dawn Cameras: Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III Use Cases: Street photography, travel shooting, daily carry evaluation 🗓 Monday 16th June – First Impressions Shooting started casually at … Read more
There’s a photo I took recently on a family outing to the beach. My eldest daughter, Sofia, is framed in soft afternoon sidelight — exploring, a little apart from my wife and younger daughter, Isobelle. Her face still holds traces of childhood, but her posture really struck me. It upset me. There was something in … Read more
Intro Field-tested in June 2025: This article is based on real-world use during a multi-day shoot in Dumaguete, Philippines. Every accessory recommendation has been personally tested in street, travel, and documentary-style photography scenarios. 👉 Before we dive into must-have accessories, make sure your X100VI is set up properly. Sign up below to get my exact … Read more