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Last Updated: June 2026 Added my current Nikon Z8 field kit, updated accessory recommendations based on long-term use, and refined buying advice throughout the article. The Nikon Z8 is proving to be a dream camera for me — the autofocus is incredible, the handling is near perfect, and the image quality is nothing short of … Read more
I’ve made some important decisions over the last couple of weeks — forced mainly by circumstances — but they’ve led me to a clear truth: I need to follow my instinct and my dreams. One of those decisions is that I’m now actively working towards a move back to Scotland. And with that, I’ve been … Read more
There are days when photography has nothing to do with testing gear, and everything to do with finding a little bit of quiet. Today was one of those days. I’ve been running on empty lately, and most of my time and energy has been tied up with worries about Isobelle. So this afternoon I took … Read more
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
Last updated 6th July 2026: I’ve been shooting Nikon way more since I moved to Scotland at the end of January 2026 and in my opinion, both the Z8 and Z6III are two of the best Nikon Z cameras for photography, but they suit slightly different photographers. Ever since the Nikon Z8 was announced, I’ve had … Read more
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
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
Update — May 2026 I’ve now been using the Nikon Z8 alongside the Nikon Z6 III for months here in Scotland, as well as previously in the Philippines, and I continue to be impressed with both the camera and Nikon’s Z-mount lenses. Since moving to Scotland, I’ve naturally spent more time shooting landscapes and wildlife, … Read more
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Which Should You Buy? Last Updated: May 2026 I’ve continued shooting with both the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z6III since first publishing this comparison, alongside cameras like the Nikon Z8, Nikon Zf and Fujifilm GFX100S. That extra use has made the differences between these two cameras clearer rather than … Read more
Last Updated: May 2026 I’ve continued shooting extensively with both the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S and Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S across multiple Nikon bodies including the Zf, Z6III and Z8. Since originally publishing this article, I’ve used them for family photography, travel, everyday carry and landscape work here in Scotland as well as … Read more