Best Nikon Z Lenses (2026): A Real-World Guide to the Z System

The Nikon Z6III camera top view with lots of Nikon Z lenses behind it. Photo is taken on a black background.

As someone who has shot on every major camera system, going into 2026 it’s the Nikon Z system that I believe offers the most well-rounded lens lineup available. This guide to the best Nikon Z lenses is based entirely on real use — I’ve owned every lens included here, along with several others that didn’t … Read more

Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR IV: Which Compact Camera Is Better in 2026?

Black and white photo of a man walking down a pier in silhouette. Photo taken on the Ricoh GRIV camera.

I own both the Fujifilm X100VI and the Ricoh GR IV, and I’ve also shot extensively with the Ricoh GR III. Recently, I’ve been using the GR IV quite a lot and spent time comparing it directly to the GR III. While it is a better camera overall, I’ll be honest — the updates feel … Read more

Ricoh GR IV Review — Small Upgrades, Big Difference (But Still Not Enough)

The Ricoh GRIV camera on a table.

The Ricoh GR IV is one of those cameras that’s frustrating to review — not because it’s bad, but because it’s both genuinely improved and still very obviously a GR III at its core. Ricoh has refined almost every area of performance: faster operation, cleaner image quality, slightly sharper corners, better battery life, and meaningful … Read more

There Is No Perfect Camera — And That’s the Point

A young girl using a Ricoh GRIIIx to take photographs at the beach.

I’ve lived in the Philippines for the last decade. Before that, the Cotswolds in England. Before that, the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. And now I’m deep into planning a return to the Scottish mainland for Spring 2026. In twenty years of photography, I’ve shot every major brand. I’ve chased specs, I’ve chased feel, I’ve chased … Read more

Nikon Z6III Best Settings: How to Set Up the Camera From Day One

A photo of the Nikon Z6III camera seen from the top showing buttons and dials. Photo is taken on a black background.

The Nikon Z6III is an incredible camera with superb image quality, build, and handling — but it can also feel complicated when you first start out. In this guide, I’m going to give you the exact settings I use as someone who shoots across multiple camera systems and has been a Nikon user for over … Read more