The Nikon Z8 is proving to be a dream camera for me — the autofocus is incredible, the handling is near perfect, and the image quality is nothing short of stunning as I found out when comparing the Z6III against the Z8. It’s also a camera that doesn’t need accessorising in the same way my … Read more
I’ve made some important decisions over the last couple of weeks — forced mainly by circumstances — but they’ve led me to a clear truth: I need to follow my instinct and my dreams. One of those decisions is that I’m now actively working towards a move back to Scotland. And with that, I’ve been … Read more
There are days when photography has nothing to do with testing gear, and everything to do with finding a little bit of quiet. Today was one of those days. I’ve been running on empty lately, and most of my time and energy has been tied up with worries about Isobelle. So this afternoon I took … Read more
When I heard the Ricoh GR IV announcement, I immediately jumped onto Ricoh’s website to see what had changed. I was excited — I imagined what they might have done with this latest iteration, because let’s be honest, the GR series is unique, but the GR III is starting to show its age. A new … Read more
I woke up this morning with mixed feelings — questioning my own thinking, but also feeling a strange sense of excitement. For the first time in a long while, decisions feel like they’ve been made. Now it’s just a case of working toward the point where we can act on them. This week was a … Read more
Ever since the Nikon Z8 was announced, I’ve had this nagging desire to own it. You know that feeling — when a camera just gets under your skin. On paper, it looked like the perfect tool: high resolution, a full-frame sensor, class-leading autofocus, and those brilliant Nikon ergonomics — all in a rugged, weather-sealed body … Read more
Last Updated November 17th 2025: I’ve now had more shooting time with the GRIV and did a comparison with my GRIII. I’ve brought the new Ricoh GRIV with me on my latest trip, alongside its predecessor and the Fuji X100VI, as I want to see how they compare in real life and whether the GRIV … Read more
If you want to capture those special moments of your children then (like me) you probably want to see a real jump up in image quality from what you can get on your phone camera. But not all lenses are equal. Basic zoom lenses, while versatile, don’t always separate your photos from the crowd or … Read more
I’ve been shooting Fujifilm for over a decade now, and I still love my X-T5 — but the Nikon Z6III has impressed me more than any camera in the last few years. In my opinion, this is the best full-frame camera for most people in 2025 and it even makes more sense for a lot … Read more
We’ve got tropical storm Tino heading straight for us tomorrow morning, so today is mainly about prepping the house. If it hits hard, I’m expecting power to be down here for 1–3 days. Current reports suggest it will turn into a Typhoon before it makes landfall. I’ve got the Nikon Z8 and Z6III ready (I … Read more