I don’t see much point in using the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 SE on anything other than the Nikon Zf. It isn’t Nikon’s sharpest lens. Autofocus is slower than the S-line primes, and wide open performance is average at best. If you’re chasing ultimate image quality, there are better options in the Z system. But … Read more
I own some of Fujifilm’s sharpest primes. For years I’ve been a prime-only shooter with Fuji. I only ended up with the 18–55mm because it was the kit option available when I needed an X-T5. I didn’t buy it on purpose — yet on a family walk in the Scottish Highlands, it quietly proved its … Read more
One of the features I’ve always loved about Olympus/OM System cameras is their cutting-edge computational modes. I remember years ago sitting in amazement as my Olympus E-M5 built a live version on my screen of the northern lights I was shooting on a sub-zero Hebridean night. From long-exposure tricks to the best IBIS in the … Read more
Arriving in Scotland It’s been exactly one week since we finally touched down in Scotland. All those weeks and months of preparation didn’t really take the stress out of the move, nor the 28-hour journey back. We’ve left a lot of things in the Philippines — some not important, others more sentimental in value. Despite … Read more
In 19 days’ time, my family’s life is going to change forever. We’re moving halfway around the world, from the Philippines back to Scotland. I didn’t expect this to happen. When I restarted this website in June 2025, I hoped it might one day provide a way for me to continue writing about my passion … Read more
I own both the Fujifilm X-T5 and the Nikon Zf. In fact, Fujifilm and Nikon are my two main systems, and I regularly shoot with both. Over the past few months I’ve been using the X-T5 and the Zf side by side, and I know a lot of people are trying to decide which modern, … Read more
The Nikon Zf is one of the most fun cameras Nikon has made in years — and it genuinely doesn’t need much to be brilliant — but a few small additions can make it far more comfortable and practical day-to-day. After using it for real shooting (not just a quick desk test), I’ve narrowed this … Read more
When I think about Scotland, the first feeling that comes to mind isn’t excitement.It’s relief. Relief that I made it back in time to give Sofia and Isabelle a better life. A safer, more secure environment, with stronger healthcare, education, and opportunities. Relief that we’ll be back somewhere structured, where life isn’t a constant battle … Read more
As someone who shoots travel, landscape, and street photography, by far my most treasured photos are of my daughters, Sofia and Isabelle. Sofia is 9. Isabelle is 18 months. They’re growing up at a pace that genuinely catches me off guard, and one of my main motivations for photography now is simple: to hold on … Read more
This year has been a very turbulent one — and also a very productive one. Back in June, after a major malware hack, I had to decide whether to rebuild this website or let it quietly fade away. At the time, it was largely dormant, and part of me wondered whether it was worth the … Read more