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Alik Griffin

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A professional video editor, and photographer with a Bachelors in Film studies from UCSD. Based in Los Angeles, I have created commercials, trailers, and other video content for various clients and platforms since 2005. I also love to write about my passions and share my insights on my blog.

Pure Cinema

Viltrox TCL-X100VI Review | A Budget-Friendly 50mm Upgrade

The Fujifilm X100 series has always thrived on the constraints of its fixed 23mm lens. But with the X100VI’s high-resolution 40MP sensor, photographers are cropping more than ever to achieve…

Sony A7V Accessories

Must-Have Sony A7V Accessories: Maximize Your Hybrid Setup

The Sony A7V isn’t just a spec bump from the A7IV; it’s a fundamental shift in how the “basic” Alpha series operates. By inheriting the AI Processing Unit from the…

Nikon Z6 III Accessories

Best Nikon Z6 III Accessories: Must-Have Hybrid Gear

The Nikon Z6 III is no longer just a ‘middle-ground’ camera—with its world-first partial-stacked sensor and internal 6K RAW capabilities, it’s a high-speed data engine that demands a more intentional…

Canon R5 II Accessories

Accessory Guides

Best Canon R5 II Accessories: Building the Ultimate Hybrid Rig

The Canon R5 II is a flagship-class hybrid, merging the high-resolution world of the R5 with the high-speed processing of the R3. Because of the new Stacked Sensor and Accelerated…

Ricoh GRIV Accessories

Accessory Guides

The Ultimate Stealth Kit: Ricoh GR IV Accessories

The Ricoh GR IV is the closest thing to a “perfect” street camera. It’s designed to be invisible, allowing you to capture moments without the intrusion of a massive lens…

Ricoh GRIV Memory Cards

Ricoh GRIV – Best Memory Cards & Recommendations

The Ricoh GR IV has officially landed, and with the shift to a MicroSD slot and a massive bump to 53GB of internal storage, the way we handle memory for…

Thypoch Simera 75mm f1.4 Review

Thypoch Simera 75mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos

When a new manufacturer steps into the M-mount arena with an ambitious focal length like a 75mm f1.4, they are entering a space defined by some of the greatest lenses…

Kakurajima View

Viltrox WCL-X100VI Review | A Budget-Friendly 28mm Upgrade

The Fujifilm X100 series has always been about the “one camera, one lens” philosophy. But as we’ve seen with the jump to the 40MP sensor in the X100VI, that “one…

Sony A7V Memory Cards

Best Memory Cards For The Sony A7V (2026)

Unlike its predecessor, the A7V features a partially stacked 33MP sensor and an upgraded BIONZ XR2 processor. These upgrades make memory card choice even more critical for handling the new 30fps burst rates and 4K/120p video.…

Nikon ZR Memory Cards

Best Memory Cards For Nikon ZR

This is a quick guide covering everything you need to know about memory cards for the Nikon ZR. The Nikon ZR is the first Nikon camera to feature RedRaw, but…

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