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I haven’t been out shooting wildlife at all over summer. Whether it’s the mass of dense green foliage that offers wildlife so many places to hide, the long days, or simply life taking over, in the last week I’ve started heading out specifically to get to know my local area better—to search for locations that … Read more
Unboxing the X-T30 III, my immediate reaction was surprise at just how small the body feels. If you’ve already bought your X-T30 III I’ve written a setup guide which will help you to get the best out of it and after much more use I’ve now written about which accessories are worth buying. Having spent … Read more
This week I managed to find some time to get out for a few hours in the Southern end of the Scottish Highlands. Loch Turret is a reservoir that sits just above Crieff. it’s a beautiful location and one that I plan to revisit a lot once we get in to Autumn and Winter. It’s … Read more
I’ve had several cracks at YouTube in the past, and I’ve spent countless hours looking for the right setup. I’ve tried action cameras, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, full-frame rigs from Panasonic, Sony, Canon, and now Nikon, alongside lighter crop-sensor bodies like the Fujifilm X-T4 and X-T5. And I’ve always run into the same fundamental … Read more
I’ve recently picked up a Nikon Z50II. Having mentioned my beginnings with photography and an entry-level Canon 450D (called the Canon EOS Rebel XSi in North America) many times on this website, I am genuinely interested to see how a camera labelled as a “beginner camera” performs nearly 20 years on from my own experience. … Read more
First hands-on notes from the Nikon Z6III, written on the road in Dumaguete. These aren’t lab tests — just real-world thoughts as I shoot. Nikon Z6III Field Notes I’ve brought the Nikon Z6III with me on a trip to Dumaguete to compare it with the Fujifilm X-T5 and I’m jotting these down the way I … Read more
Update December 4th 2025: I have now written my full Ricoh GRIV review. 📸 Field Notes: Ricoh GR III and Fujifilm X100VI — Twin Lakes & Street Shooting 🗓️ Date: Wednesday 18th – Thursday 19th June 2025📍 Location: Dumaguete & Twin Lakes National Park, Negros, Philippines📷 Gear Used: Ricoh GR III, Fujifilm X100VI Wednesday — … Read more
Field Notes: Dumaguete – June 2025 (X100VI vs GR III) Dates: Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th June Location: Dumaguete, Philippines Conditions: Harsh sun, golden hour, low light, pre-dawn Cameras: Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III Use Cases: Street photography, travel shooting, daily carry evaluation 🗓 Monday 16th June – First Impressions Shooting started casually at … Read more