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

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

I’ve been shooting Fujifilm for over a decade now, and I still love my X-T5 — but the Nikon Z6III has impressed me more than any camera in the last few years. In my opinion, this is the best full-frame camera for most people in 2025. It’s fast, it’s reliable, it’s comfortable, and it delivers … Read more

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

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 X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Real-World Comparison from Someone Who Actually Owns Both

The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Which Should You Buy? The Fujifilm X-T5 is, in my opinion, Fuji’s best photographer’s camera. The image quality is excellent, the handling is unique in today’s market, and the autofocus, despite what some say, is more than good enough in most real situations. But the internet will tell you … Read more

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs 50mm f/1.8 S — Two Primes: Which Should You Buy First?

Nikon Z 35mm 1.8S and Nikon Z 50mm 1.8S lenses next to each other on a black background.

As photographers, we love to pretend we’re being sensible. We tell ourselves we need to choose between two lenses — one or the other, that’s it. We can’t justify owning both… at least, that’s what we say out loud. But the truth is we’re already quietly picturing both in the bag — it’s just a … Read more

Nikon Z6III vs Fujifilm X-T5 in 2025: Full Frame, Little to Gain?

The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Note that this article is more about how the cameras make you feel and shoot. I did a detailed comparison of the Fuji X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III here. The air on the Dumaguete Boulevard hung thick and warm, the kind that settles on your skin and forces you to slow down just enough to notice … Read more

Nikon Z 50mm 1.8 Review: What Nikon Gets Right That Others Don’t

The Nikon Z 50mm 1.8S lens on a black background photographed in side light.

Ah, another 50mm f/1.8 lens. Great… but wait — this one’s different. My first 50mm was the plastic-fantastic Canon 50mm f/1.8 back on a humble 450D. I’m not knocking it — it was great value, and at that point in my photography journey, I was still learning and genuinely amazed at how much better it … Read more