David Fleet

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

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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

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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

The Week That Changed My Thinking — and Why the Nikon Z8 Now Feels Essential

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The view outside seen through a rain covered window as a typhoon blows a coconut tree around. Photo is black and white and taken on the Nikon Z8 camera.

I woke up this morning with mixed feelings — questioning my own thinking, but also feeling a strange sense of excitement. For the first time in a long while, decisions feel like they’ve been made. Now it’s just a case of working toward the point where we can act on them. This week was a … Read more

Nikon Z6III vs Z8: I Own Both, But Which One Should You Choose?

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Nikon Z8 camera next to the Nikon Z6III. Photographed on black background in dramatic light.

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