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Fujifilm equipment and articles
Sometimes the destination is little more than an excuse to get outside. That was certainly the case today. A fellow photographer had kindly shared the location of a nearby beaver colony, explaining how the animals had transformed the landscape beyond recognition. The chances of actually seeing a beaver in the middle of the morning were … Read more
Over the past few weeks I’ve spent a lot of time shooting Nikon cameras. The Nikon Z8 in particular has become a regular companion on local walks around Perthshire, often paired with either the excellent 20mm f/1.8 S or one of Nikon’s other lenses. As a result, the Fujifilm X100VI hasn’t seen as much use … Read more
Before I bought my GFX100S a few of years ago, I used to look online to try and see digital medium format was really worth it. Opinions are so polarised online, and of course, no one wants to admit that they made a mistake and spent too much on ‘Medium format’ when full frame would … Read more
2026 has been a pretty eventful year for me so far. It started off in the Philippines, trying to sell our belongings and arrange our international family move back to Scotland. Sorting out all the loose ends while also getting a home organised from the other side of the world was a bit of a … Read more
I’ve heard it said on multiple occasions that the Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 II is like having a bag full of primes. That sounded great to me as I’ve primarily shot primes on Fuji over the last few years and while my 18-55mm was a bargain when it came with my X-T5, I can’t help but … Read more
Last updated: July 18th 2026: I’ve been extensively shooting the lenses mentioned below alongside the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II to see if it truly replaces a “bag of primes.” You can read my full deep-dive into that project here. I’ve been shooting Fujifilm cameras since the original X-Pro1. Over the years … 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
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
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
I’ve used the XF 23mm f/2 extensively on the Fujifilm X-T5, side-by-side with the Fujifilm X100VI, and alongside Fujifilm’s other 23mm options — including the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 WR. This review isn’t theoretical. It’s based on real shooting in the Philippines, travel use, street photography, and close comparison against the X100VI’s fixed lens — … Read more