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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.

Best Memory Card DJI Air 2s

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Best SD Memory Card: DJI Air 2S

The DJI Air 2s drone is packed with a ton of features and some really competitive video recording specs such as 5.4k 150Mbps H.265 recording with various Log options. To take advantage of the best video specs and features this drone has to offer, you will need to choose the right memory card. This means a minimum of a UHS-I with a U3 rating, but also a card no larger than 256GB which is the maximum capacity for the Air 2s.

TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 vs Pergear 35mm f1.6

TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 vs Pergear 35mm f1.6

The Peargear 35mm f1.6 and the TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 are without a doubt the top two best inexpensive APS-C 35mm lenses you can buy right now. But which one to buy?

K&F Concept Black Mist Filters Review

K&F Concept Black Mist filters are designed to diffuse the light and create a glowing misty effect. In bright lighting conditions, it will create a soft glow that is similar to the Orton effect, but in neutral lighting, it will diffuse the colors and smooth the contrast a little.

TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos

The TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 is a compact, all manual, all-metal prime lens for APS-C and micro four-thirds camera systems. The lens uses 7 elements in 6 groups with produces a nice classic rendering with a 10 bladed aperture for soft bokeh even at higher apertures.

Fujifilm APS-C Lens Image Circle Samples

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Fujifilm’s FX Image Circle – Bigger Sensor Possible?

For this test, I put a bunch of Fujifilm APS-C prime lenses on the full-frame Nikon Z6 to see what sort of image circle the different lenses produced.

Better AF With The Range Limiter | X100V

AF has improved tremendously over the last few years with Fujifilm cameras. Even the Fujifilm X-T3 with last year's firmware saw significant improvements. However, there is one little camera that still struggles, the X100V. This guide shows you a few cool tricks on how to get better autofocus out of the X100V.

Sony FX3 Memory Cards

Best Memory Cards Sony FX3 | The Full Frame Cinema Guide

The Sony FX3 like the A7sIII uses a dual memory card configuration where it can take UHS-II cards or CFexpress cards. But do you really need CFexpress Type-A cards for the FX3? Buying memory cards for the Sony FX3 is a little tricky and this guide should help you find the best cards for your situation.

Fujifilm X-E4 with Accessories

Must-Have Accessories Fujifilm X-E4

This is a quick list of some of the best, must-have accessories for the Fujifilm X-E4. These are the accessories I typically use on my various cameras and I've tailor-made this list for the Fujifilm X-E4.

TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 Review – The Best Casual 50mm?

The TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 is a fairly compact, all manual APS-C lens for those seeking a good but affordable 50mm that doesn't sacrifice performance for a bright f1.2 aperture. We haven't really had a lot of great options in this price range with this fast of an aperture until now. With great performance and a lot of Pros but only a few Cons, this lens ends up being one of the better options in the under $150 price range.

SLR Magic 50mm f1.1 Sample Photo

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Modern Lens Design Is Crazier Than You Think

There are a few tricks lens designers are using now to make lenses smaller. Often they use advanced plastics or resins, to keep elements smaller and lighter. Often these are just used in Aspherical elements because they can have such a high index of refractions.

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