I’ve heard it said on multiple occasions that the Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 II is like having a bag full of primes. That sounded great to me as I’ve primarily shot primes on Fuji over the last few years and while my 18-55mm was a bargain when it came with my X-T5, I can’t help but … Read more
The Nikon Zf offers a very different shooting experience to the rest of the Nikon Z lineup, which means a typical “best Nikon Z lenses” list doesn’t necessarily apply here. I’ve used everything from the smallest primes to heavier zooms on the Zf, and if you want to preserve what makes this camera so enjoyable … Read more
Over the past few months, I’ve been building out a wildlife setup that fits how I actually shoot here in Scotland. I’ve selected from the best Nikon Z lenses primarily for my Z8. Most of my time has been spent walking — exploring woodland, open areas, and edges where you might come across something rather … Read more
I’ve spent a lot of time shooting with the Nikon Z6 III alongside my Nikon Z8, and one of the biggest challenges when using two bodies regularly is keeping them set up in a way that feels consistent. If they behave differently, it quickly starts to interfere with muscle memory — which is the last … Read more
I rarely go anywhere without a camera. But every now and then, I don’t want to be “photographer dad.” I just want to get out of the house with Sofia, enjoy a walk, and make it clear — to both of us — that the time together matters more than taking photos. That’s exactly where … Read more
I took a walk along the River Earn today. I’ve been given information that certain stretches of the river have beavers along them, so I wanted to go down there myself, take a look at the area, check the flow of the river, look for any signs of activity, and scout potential shooting locations—particularly how … Read more
The Nikon Z6 III is the most balanced full-frame camera you can buy right now in terms of performance and price. It sits between the Zf and the Z8, but in reality it’s probably the smartest full frame choice for most people. Compared to the Z8 (full Nikon Z8 review here), it gives up very … Read more
The best camera for beginners is usually a simple mirrorless camera that costs around $1000 or preferably less or buying a used DSLR if you are looking to learn photography. I’m going to cut straight to the chase here as I’ve recently been using beginner cameras to see how they have come on since I … 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