Overview The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched in September 2018. I pre-ordered mine in silver from a local camera shop and picked it up on release day September 20, 2018. In their marketing material, Fujifim says “The X-T3 is a high performance premium camera that will become an inseparable partner in your artistic journey. Everything about…
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Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Field Review
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Backround and Overview I was looking for a compact durable point and shot camera that was waterproof and I could be confident using around sand and sea. The camera had to be small and easy to use and produce nice images without a lot of fuss. Most importantly it had to have…
Fuji X-T3 First Impressions and Sample JPEG’s
I now have my hands on my very own Fuji X-T3 and I have to say, I’m excited. At first glance it looks almost identical to the X-T2 but the top dials are now slightly tapered and it now has a touch screen. Thankfully Fujifilm has listened to their customers and added a locking diopter…
Nikon Mirrorless Cameras and New Z Mount
Tomorrow is the official unveiling of the new Nikon Z Mount full frame Mirrorless camera. (Here is the Official Page) Reportedly the camera will come in two versions, one with a 24MP sensor for on the move, editorial and documentary style photography and a second version featuring a 45MP sensor for high resolution imaging which…
Choosing a Camera Format-Building a Travel Photography Kit
Choosing Your Format The three common interchangeable lens camera formats based on sensor size, from smaller to larger are Micro 4/3, APS-C and full frame. All three systems have matured to include features like dual memory card slots, superb lenses in commonly needed focal lengths, weather and dust sealing, video recording and lots of accessories….
Travel, Time Changes and my Fuji XPro-2
In the past few days we have traveled from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Singapore to Auckland, New Zealand to Hobbiton to Rotorua. There have been several long flights and the jet lag has really been messing with my internal clock. We’re currently staying at an amazing lodge in a lush forest on the rim of…
Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Long Term Review
I have been using this lens as my go to wide angle zoom since 2011. I own many other Nikon mount lenses yet continue to use this lens because it is has outstanding build, sharpness, rendering and value. Wide angle lenses are a Nikon specialty and the 16-35 f/4G ED VR is a fine example…
Comprehensive Long Term Nikon Df Review
Link to Nikon Df article click here. I’ve decided to take all of my experience of using the Nikon Df while traveling around the world and using the camera in all conditions and turn it into a comprehensive long term review.
Nikon Df, long term Impression
The Nikon Df, introduced at the end of 2013 sits calmly in the eye of the storm while megapixel wars and mirrorless insurgencies swirl around it. Still the smallest and lightest full frame DSLR and heir to the vast legacy of Nikkor and F mount Zeiss glass, the Df goes about it’s work taking stunning…
Death Valley in Spring Workshop Review
Landscape has been a real hit and miss pursuit for me and I want to be a better landscape photographer. It’s not for lack of trying. I’ve logged countless hours in classes, workshops and in the field trying to learn this aspect of the photographers craft. Not to be deterred, Christy and I signed up…