Author: Alik Griffin

  • Black Pro-Mist vs. Glimmerglass vs. Cinebloom – Which To Buy?

    Black Pro-Mist vs. Glimmerglass vs. Cinebloom – Which To Buy?

    I compare the Tiffen Black Pro-Mist, Glimmerglass, and Moment CineBloom on a Nikon Z8 to see how they handle flare, skin tones, and bright street lights.

  • Fujifilm X100VI – Black or Silver? Why Silver Is Best

    Fujifilm X100VI – Black or Silver? Why Silver Is Best

    With the launch of the new Fujifilm X100VI, it’s hard not to get caught up in the GAS and excitement of a new camera release. It’s new, it’s exciting, it has IBIS now and a 40MP sensor. There are so many reasons to love this camera, “Should I buy it? . . . I think…

  • Lexar CFexpress Type-A Silver Series Review

    Lexar CFexpress Type-A Silver Series Review

    If you need a memory card that can keep up with your Sony camera’s performance, you might want to check out the Lexar CFexpress Type A Silver Series 320GB card. This review will show you how this card can handle 8K video and burst photography with ease.

  • Zeiss Biogon 28mm f2.8 Review & Sample Photos

    Zeiss Biogon 28mm f2.8 Review & Sample Photos

    While this lens isn’t flawless, I appreciate its punchy high-contrast rendering and pop. It delivers a pleasant classic look for everyday or street photography. Optically, distortion is minimal, but wide open, the corners and edges can be a bit sloppy, and there’s noticeable vignetting at f2.8.

  • Lexar SL600 Portable SSD 2000MB/s – New Release

    Lexar SL600 Portable SSD 2000MB/s – New Release

    The Lexar SL600 is small and stupidly fast on a PC, making it a budget-friendly option for USB camera recording, but you’ll want to check sustained speeds before buying.

  • List of All Blackmagic Cameras

    List of All Blackmagic Cameras

    Here’s every Blackmagic camera in one table. I’ve also broken down the confusing naming system, memory card setups, and my top picks like the Pocket 6K Pro.

  • Best Memory Cards Blackmagic Cinema 6k

    Best Memory Cards Blackmagic Cinema 6k

    To use the Blackmagic Cinema 6k, you need a CFexpress Type B memory card. This guide will walk you through some of the best options without overspending on high end cards.

  • 7 Must-Have Accessories Nikon Zf

    7 Must-Have Accessories Nikon Zf

    From third-party batteries and camera straps to thumb grips and soft shutter releases, these are the best accessories for the Nikon Zf.

  • Best Memory Cards for the Nikon Zf – 35 SD Cards Tested In-Camera

    Best Memory Cards for the Nikon Zf – 35 SD Cards Tested In-Camera

    The Nikon Zf has a UHS-II SD slot and a UHS-I microSD slot. In my in-camera tests, most V90 SD cards wrote 197–228 MB/s and V60 cards 83–166 MB/s. Here are the cards to buy.

  • Pergear 35mm f1.6 Review & Sample Photos

    Pergear 35mm f1.6 Review & Sample Photos

    The Pergear 35mm f1.6 is an all-manual metal APS-C lens that fits more into the category of a classic lens than a modern lens. There are a lot of great lenses for an affordable price, and for the classic rendering, this is one of my favorites.