Today, it seems that video rules the world. Want to be noticed? Dance on TikTok.Want to become a creator? Pull a stupid face for your YouTube thumbnail (I did one of these once and felt dirty lol).Need to promote your photography? Don’t show it — show a video reel of you making it (did this … Read more
Last updated 2nd March 2026: I’ve continued shooting Fujifilm heavily throughout 2025 and now in to 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 … 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
Field Notes: Dumaguete – June 2025 (X100VI vs GR III) Dates: Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th June Location: Dumaguete, Philippines Conditions: Harsh sun, golden hour, low light, pre-dawn Cameras: Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III Use Cases: Street photography, travel shooting, daily carry evaluation 🗓 Monday 16th June – First Impressions Shooting started casually at … Read more
There’s a photo I took recently on a family outing to the beach. My eldest daughter, Sofia, is framed in soft afternoon sidelight — exploring, a little apart from my wife and younger daughter, Isobelle. Her face still holds traces of childhood, but her posture really struck me. It upset me. There was something in … Read more