Last updated July 2026: Finding a brand-new Ricoh GR III is increasingly difficult. The cheapest used model I could find was $1079 for a merely ‘good’ condition model from MPB and the rest, all in ‘excellent condition’ were over $1400 —more than what I paid for a brand new one a couple of years ago. … Read more
The Night the Earth Moved It was a normal weekday evening. I’d just gone in to check that Sofia was sleeping ok. Suddenly, our dogs outside started barking — nothing new there — so I lay down next to her to watch her sleep when I felt the first tremor of what would turn out … Read more
Last Update February 23rd 2026:I’ve continued shooting with the XF 56mm f/1.2 WR this year, it’s a lens I’ll likley never sell. My impressions remain the same: the autofocus isn’t as quick as Fuji’s linear-motor primes, but the image quality wide open is still fantastic — and every time I use it, I’m reminded why … Read more
Update — 24th May 2026 In January I moved to Scotland and since then I’ve been shooting a lot more wildlife and landscape photography. Despite that shift in what I photograph, the best gifts for photographers remain largely the same because the genuinely useful things tend to stay useful regardless of genre. Good bags, reliable … Read more
Living and working as a photographer in the Philippines has taught me a lot about what really matters in a camera — and it’s why, after owning almost every major system, I still choose to shoot Fujifilm for my own work. I’ve just written an article talking about why I still shoot the X100VI. Over … Read more
Last Update – May 20th 2026I’ve continued shooting with both lenses since this review was first published, and my impressions haven’t changed — if anything, they’ve strengthened. The 18mm keeps surprising me with its rendering and how naturally I’m adapting to its wider field of view, while the 23mm remains my most intuitive all-rounder. It’s … Read more
Last Update May 7th 2026: I’ve now spent much longer shooting with the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 WR across family photography, travel, landscapes and everyday life, and my opinion of it has only improved with time. Despite now shooting extensively with multiple systems including high-end Nikon full-frame gear, this is still one of the Fuji … Read more
For the last few weeks I’ve been shooting and publishing a lot of content on the OM System OM-3 and, as much fun as that has been, I’ve missed shooting with my Fuji gear. Right now I’m working on a review of the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 WR lens and will be shooting with it … Read more
Okay everybody, look at me — 1, 2, 3, say cheese!” It’s the universal language of photographing our kids. If you’re anything like me, your parents probably put you through this routine thousands of times. And just like most kids, you probably froze up, felt awkward, and muttered under your breath: “Not Dad with his … Read more
Last updated 4th July 2026: Note on Compact Cameras:If you’re looking for genuinely pocketable cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI or Ricoh GR IV, I’ve covered those separately in my dedicated Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography 2026 guide. This article is different — it’s for people who want a more capable travel camera system with … Read more