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Field Notes

  • These are my real-world notes, reflections, and test images from the field. No studio lighting. No charts. Just honest experiences with the cameras I actually use — and how they hold up in real shooting conditions.
    Each entry links to a shoot or day where I tested something new — sometimes planned, sometimes spontaneous.

📍 Latest Field Notes

  1. Dumaguete – June 2025: X100VI vs GR III
    Three days of real-world testing in Dumaguete comparing portability, autofocus, low light, and usability between the Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI.
  2. Field Notes: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI
    Extended field notes from June 18–19 covering autofocus quirks, focal length preferences, and a memorable trip with Sofia shooting in Negros Oriental.