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Last Updated May 2026 — After using the X100VI quite a bit since moving to Scotland at the beginning of 2026, and as stock availability of the X100VI has improved significantly, the odds have tilted further in the X100VI’s favour in my opinion — unless you can find a great deal on a used X100V. … Read more
Last Updated March 2nd 2026: I’ve been shooting with a lot of different cameras lately, but the X-T5 is still the one I grab for personal photos of my daughters and family — and these are still the best portrait lenses for Fujifilm going into 2026. if you’re looking for more general lens recommendations then … Read more
Shooting My Daughter’s Birthday with Two Fuji Portrait Lenses Sofia’s just turned nine, and for her birthday she invited quite a few friends from school as well as some of her cousins to a pool party we hosted. As usual, I brought my camera. It’s become something of a role I’ve taken on the last … Read more
Last updated 6th July 2026: I’ve continued shooting Fujifilm heavily throughout 2025 and 2026. The X-Series still offers my favourite prime lens lineup — a rare mix of lightweight travel lenses and genuinely professional-grade glass. Since my move to Scotland at the beginning of 2026 I have started to shoot and test a few more … Read more
Looking at the Fujifilm X100VI and the XF 23mm f/1.4 WR on an X-T5, it’s easy to wonder: are you really gaining anything by carrying the interchangeable lens setup? Or has the fixed-lens X100VI finally caught up? If you’re wondering if the X100VI is worth all the hype it gets then see this. If you … Read more
For a long time, I was a 35mm guy. Not the classic rangefinder 35mm field of view — I’m talking about Fuji’s 35mm f/1.4, which I used for years as my go-to, general-purpose lens. It gave me the kind of subject isolation I liked: shallow depth of field, a bit of compression, and a tighter … Read more
Last updated: January 2026. This article is based on side-by-side testing carried out in the Philippines and using real-world scenarios. I travel all the time and put together a great article showing the best Fujifilm cameras and lenses for travel photography here. Even after having used a number of different camera brands lately, I still … Read more
Here’s exactly how I set up my Fujifilm X100VI for travel photography. Already familiar with the basics? If you just want the full list of in-camera menu settings, skip ahead to the detailed setup. Last Updated December 25th 2025: These are the exact settings I’m still using on my Fujifilm X100VI going into 2026. I’ve … Read more
Update December 4th 2025: I have now written my full Ricoh GRIV review. 📸 Field Notes: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI — Twin Lakes & Street Shooting 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th June 2025📍 Location: Dumaguete & Twin Lakes National Park, Negros, Philippines📷 Gear Used: Ricoh GR III, Fujifilm X100VI Wednesday — … Read more
Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GRIII – Which compact camera is better in 2026? Last updated: January 2026: Since writing this article, I’ve bought the Ricoh GR IV and published both a Ricoh GR III vs GR IV comparison and a full GR IV review. The GR IV is now my preferred pocket camera, and you … Read more