Author: Alik Griffin

  • Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 – The Ultimate Comparison

    Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1 – The Ultimate Comparison

    There are a lot of comparisons out there between the Nikon Z9 and the Sony A1, but most of them are pretty lacking in information. This comparison will take a deep dive into some of the specs that are often not mentioned, but will also break down and compare the total system price when loading…

  • Best Memory Cards Nikon Z9 – Real Buffer Tests

    Best Memory Cards Nikon Z9 – Real Buffer Tests

    If you’re buying the Z9 today, you’ll want the 128GB Delkin Black CFexpress cards. They are currently the fastest card and should give you around 80 RAW lossless shots per burst. If you need a memory card larger than 128GB, the Prograde Cobalt or Wise Pro cards will be the fastest.

  • Sony A7IV The Good, The Bad & The Annoying

    Sony A7IV The Good, The Bad & The Annoying

    I’m seeing that people aren’t as enthusiastic about this camera as I was expecting. Most of that comes from the higher prices, but there are also some limitations to cameras when compared to some of the competition which is interesting. It’s complicated so I’ll break it all down.

  • Best Memory Card GoPro Hero 10 Black

    Best Memory Card GoPro Hero 10 Black

    Get the best out of your GoPro Hero 10 Black with our top-recommended memory cards! We review and compare the best SD cards available on the market.

  • Sony 50mm f1.8 Review | Extremely Underrated

    Sony 50mm f1.8 Review | Extremely Underrated

    The Sony 50mm f1.8 is one of their cheapest lenses, meant to give shooters a taste of what it’s like to shoot with a fast prime on a lighter budget with a very classic style of rendering. This lens has a cheap plastic construction and a clunky autofocus system but it is very small and…

  • Best Memory Cards Nikon Zfc – 39 Cards Tested

    Best Memory Cards Nikon Zfc – 39 Cards Tested

    With so many different types of memory cards on the market, it can get a little confusing as to what you need based on all the specs cards have to offer. For the Nikon Z fc, you only need a UHS-I SD memory card with a U3 speed class. 

  • How In-Body Stabilization Works | 3-Axis vs 5-Axis

    How In-Body Stabilization Works | 3-Axis vs 5-Axis

    With IBIS ( in-body image stabilization ) now as a mainstream technology in our cameras, it’s time to talk a little bit about what’s going on behind the scenes, how it works, and what the difference between 5-Axis and 3-Axis IBIS is.

  • Are Helios 58mm f2 Lenses Good?

    Are Helios 58mm f2 Lenses Good?

    The Helios lenses have really grown in popularity over the last few years for their classic rendering and crazy swirling bokeh. But are they really any good? With all the awesome new third-party lenses out of China or Japan, the Helios lenses no longer get as much attention as they used to, but they’re still fun…

  • Building the Reliable Workhorse: Best Nikon Z6 II Accessories

    Building the Reliable Workhorse: Best Nikon Z6 II Accessories

    This guide covers some of the best most essential accessories for the Nikon Z6 II or Z7 II that you’ll likely need to get you going.

  • Should I Buy A Sony Camera? Or Are Other Brands Fine?

    Should I Buy A Sony Camera? Or Are Other Brands Fine?

    I get a lot of “what camera should I buy,” emails and instead of spending an hour replying with all the details someone needs to make this decision, I thought I would share my reply to a question here. This question was from a reader, it basically boils down to this. FroKnowsPhoto switched to Sony…