Ever since the Nikon Z8 was announced, I’ve had this nagging desire to own it. You know that feeling — when a camera just gets under your skin. On paper, it looked like the perfect tool: high resolution, a full-frame sensor, class-leading autofocus, and those brilliant Nikon ergonomics — all in a rugged, weather-sealed body … Read more
I’ve brought the new Ricoh GRIV with me on my latest trip, alongside its predecessor and the Fuji X100VI, as I want to see how they compare in real life and whether the GRIV is worth upgrading to fro Ricoh GR owners. Below are my notes from the first quick session of shooting. Autofocus The … Read more
If you want to capture those special moments of your children then (like me) you probably want to see a real jump up in image quality from what you can get on your phone camera. But not all lenses are equal. Basic zoom lenses, while versatile, don’t always separate your photos from the crowd or … Read more
I’ve been shooting Fujifilm for over a decade now, and I still love my X-T5 — but the Nikon Z6III has impressed me more than any camera in the last few years. In my opinion, this is the best full-frame camera for most people in 2025 and it even makes more sense for a lot … Read more
We’ve got tropical storm Tino heading straight for us tomorrow morning, so today is mainly about prepping the house. If it hits hard, I’m expecting power to be down here for 1–3 days. Current reports suggest it will turn into a Typhoon before it makes landfall. I’ve got the Nikon Z8 and Z6III ready (I … Read more
One of the great things about the Nikon Z6III (which I reviewed here) is that it really doesn’t require much to be incredibly comfortable, durable and give professional results. Unlike some of my Fuji bodies, where I needed to add grips and other accessories, the Z6III really doesn’t require much at all. This is one … Read more
I originally bought the Fujifilm 50mm f/2 to complete my set of small, weather-sealed primes alongside the 23mm f/2 and 35mm f/2. Both of those lenses impressed — more so the 35mm f/2, which I found sharp, fast to focus, and great value. Both of these lenses featured in the best Fujifilm lenses article. To … Read more
When I decided to re-start this website earlier this year, I began by scanning through some old hard drives — and ended up losing myself for a day or two in the photos I’ve taken over the years. Photos that, unless I’d gone digging out of necessity, probably would’ve sat there untouched for another decade. … Read more
As you can see from my website, I’ve been shooting with Micro Four Thirds cameras for a long time. I started out with the original E-M5 and used the E-M5 II as my only camera for more than a year. Along the way, I felt the E-M5 line lost its way a little — from … Read more
So you’ve got your Z6 III — which I think is Nikon’s sweet spot for people who prioritise photography as I said in my in Z6III review. But with so many Z-mount lenses, it can be hard to figure out what you actually need to shoot the photos you want. If you are undecided between … Read more