The best camera for beginners is usually a simple mirrorless camera that costs around $1000 or preferably less. When you’re starting photography, the goal isn’t to buy the most advanced camera you can afford. The goal is to buy a camera that helps you learn photography properly. A beginner camera should be easy to use, … Read more
Last updated: May 20th 2026 This article was updated on May 20th 2026. I had planned to go out today with my long lenses and scout a location that looks promising for photographing mad March hares. It’s not far from where I live, and on a local walk last week I spotted several hares in … Read more
I’ve spent around a year shooting with the Nikon Z8 — a camera that is remarkably intuitive to use, yet offers so many possible setups that it can feel overwhelming at first. During my time in the Philippines I used the Z8 mainly for family, travel and documentary photography. But since moving to the Scottish … Read more
My Nikon Z 180–600mm lens arrived last week and, after much deliberation between OM System and Nikon for my wildlife photography setup here in Scotland, I finally got to take it out along with the Nikon Z8 and the 400mm f/4.5 lens on Friday. Both of these lenses are among the best lens options for … Read more
A lot has happened already in 2026. At the end of January, Sofia, my mum and I arrived in our new home in Perthshire, Scotland and, after getting over the initial jetlag, we’ve managed to settle in quickly. I had never been to this particular area before, so moving here was a bit of a … Read more
I’ve been shooting Fujifilm cameras since the original X-Pro1. Over the years I’ve bought and used many of the key lenses in the Fuji X system. Some of them I loved, some not so much. In this guide I’m going to give my straightforward advice on which Fujifilm lenses are actually worth spending your hard-earned … Read more
Yesterday I headed up to Loch Turret reservoir. I’ve been there before with Sofia, but this time I wanted to go further — to cross the burns that had previously stopped us and push a little deeper into the hills. I took the Nikon Z8 paired with the Nikon Z 24–120mm f/4. The goal wasn’t … Read more
In a previous article, I discussed the choice that I was making about which system I would end up using as my primary wildlife gear in Scotland. I wrote that article while I was still living in the Philippines. Now I’ve had some time here in Scotland and I’ve finally made a choice, but it … Read more
I own the OM-3, the X-T5 and the X100VI — three of the best-looking cameras you can currently buy. I used to own the Olympus Pen-F, another design classic. To my eye, the Nikon Zf might be the best looking of them all. A beautiful camera makes you want to pick it up and use … Read more
So you’re trying to decide between the Nikon Z6III and the Nikon Zf. On paper, the Z6III wins almost every time. It has the more modern sensor, more professional memory card options, faster autofocus and a more advanced viewfinder. All of which I go into in more depth in my full Nikon Z6III review and … Read more