The Week That Changed My Thinking — and Why the Nikon Z8 Now Feels Essential

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The view outside seen through a rain covered window as a typhoon blows a coconut tree around. Photo is black and white and taken on the Nikon Z8 camera.

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

Best Fujifilm Lenses for Family Photography 2026 — the lenses I actually use as a dad.

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a young girl stares at rice sticking to her fingers while others reach for food and drink in the background.

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

Nikon Z6III Review 2025: The Full Frame Camera That Just Works

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The front of the Nikon Z6III camera. The photo is taken on a black background in dramatic light.

Last Updated: May 2026 — Added extended long-term impressions after moving back to Scotland, including wildlife use alongside the Nikon Z8 in the Scottish Highlands and further observations on autofocus, ergonomics and real-world field use. I’ve been shooting Fujifilm for over a decade now, and I still love my X-T5 — but the Nikon Z6III … Read more

November Update 2025: Preparing for the storm

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An image of the path of typhoon Tino heading towards the Philippines.

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

The Best Accessories for the Nikon Z6 III (The Accessories I Actually Use)

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A Nikon Z6III with accessories next to it photographed in dramatic light against a black background.

One of the great things about the Nikon Z6III (which I reviewed here) is that it really doesn’t require much to be incredibly comfortable, durable and give professional results. Unlike some of my Fuji bodies, where I needed to add grips and other accessories, the Z6III really doesn’t require much at all. This is one … Read more

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 Review — Compact, Yes, But Does It Impress?

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A reflection of the watermill in Lower Slaugter in the Cotswolds. Photo is taken on the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 lens.

I originally bought the Fujifilm 50mm f/2 to complete my set of small, weather-sealed primes alongside the 23mm f/2 and 35mm f/2. Both of those lenses impressed — more so the 35mm f/2, which I found sharp, fast to focus, and great value. I’ve written a guide to the best Fujifilm lenses if you want … Read more