Skip to content
The Cotswold Photographer
  • Home
  • Kit For Sale
  • Articles
    • Field Notes
    • Travel
  • Reviews
    • Fujifilm
    • Nikon Z
    • OM System/Olympus
    • Ricoh
    • Panasonic
    • Sony
  • Bio
  • My Bag
  • Gear Hubs

compact cameras

Who Should Actually Buy the Ricoh GR IV?

April 25, 2026March 26, 2026 by David Fleet
A Ricoh GRIV camera being slipped in to a jacket pocket.

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

Categories Ricoh Tags compact cameras, ricoh, Ricoh GRIV Leave a comment

Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography (2026)

September 1, 2026July 22, 2025 by David Fleet
The Fujifilm X100VI held in hand in a beach bar in the Philippines with the sea in the background.

Last Updated September 1st 2026: Added a note on an issue with the Ricoh GRIV in the relevant section. In this guide: If you want to skip straight to a particular camera you can do so via the links below: My Top Picks for 2026 If you’re in a hurry, these are the two compact … Read more

Categories Articles, Travel Tags compact cameras, travel 33 Comments

Recent Posts

  • Field Notes: Fujifilm X-T30 III First Impressions from a Professional Photographer
  • 15 Minutes in the Stubble
  • Field Notes: Loch Turret Video and Photo Breakdown
  • The Hybrid Burden: Is a Two-Camera Setup Worth the Weight?
  • Breaking the Gear Acquisition Syndrome Cycle: Why I Sold Everything (Again)

Recent Comments

  1. David Fleet on The Great Camera Gear Cull: Why I’m Selling off most of my Kit
  2. David Fleet on Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs 50mm f/1.8 S — Two Primes: Which Should You Buy First?
  3. David Fleet on The Great Camera Gear Cull: Why I’m Selling off most of my Kit
  4. Sarah on The Great Camera Gear Cull: Why I’m Selling off most of my Kit
  5. Stephen Wickland on Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs 50mm f/1.8 S — Two Primes: Which Should You Buy First?
Trust First, Always: I respect your time and your attention.
If you’d like to follow along more closely, I also share occasional emails — usually thoughts, context, or work that doesn’t quite fit on the website.
Follow along .

Privacy Policy
© 2026 The Cotswold Photographer • Built with GeneratePress