Author: Alik Griffin

Sony A7III vs Canon R vs Nikon Z6 By DPreview | My Thoughts

Jordan and Chris at DPreview posted their comparison of the Nikon, Sony, and Canon camera and I thought I would share some of my thoughts since I shoot on these three cameras. Well, not the A7III but the A7rIII.
Fujifilm X100V Thoughts & Samples | Autofocus, Lens Character

More thoughts on the Fujifilm X100V autofocus and lens characteristics. Autofocus is better but the lens still has issues.
Yongnuo’s New AF 50mm f1.8 Lenses For Sony APS-C

DSLR shooters are probably aware of the Yongnuo lenses that were insanely popular for those full-frame DSLR systems. Yongnuo was one of the first cheap Chinese lens companies out there and they offered some great value with their lenses. Now they’ve directed their attention to mirrorless with this new 50mm f1.8 lens for the Sony…
Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 S Lens Review & Sample Photos

The Nikon 50mm f1.8 S was one of Nikon’s first lenses for the Z mount system and it has been designed to cater to the hybrid shooter who wants a single lens that can do anything. Video, landscape, wedding, portrait, or even street photography. While the f1.8 aperture isn’t exciting for a lot of people,…
Fujifilm Officially Opens Up To Third-Party Lenses

In an interview with DPreview, Iida Toshihisa mentions that Fujifilm has opened up their mount to third-party support, specifically mentioning the coming Tokina lenses.
The MAGIC Lens | Fujifilm XF35mm f1.4 + X-Pro 3

My good friend Alex reviewed the Fujifilm XF35mm f1.4. If you want to see him use the lens casually on the streets of Japan, it’s a very cool video and just super chill. I think you guys will like his content since there just aren’t a lot of people that make videos in this format.…
Larger Than Life | Fujifilm X100V + Godox TT685F

In my free time I’ve been experimenting with the different features and capabilities of the Fujifilm X100V. Since the X100V can now focus and maintain great detail very close with the leaf shutter that can sync with pretty much any flash at any shutter speed, it leaves the door open for some fun and easy…
The DPReview Camera Pre-Amp Test Controversy | Updated

Time and time again we were told that the Z6 pre-amps suck by Jordan at DPreview and that the A7III was always the camera of choice. Then DPreview always says the X-T3 pre-amps are pretty good but I’ve actually always found them to have issues. So now in this recent video, we see the complete…
Must-Have Accessories Fujifilm X-T4

A detailed list of all my favorite accessories for the Fujifilm X-T4. Use this guide to see the best and most essential accessories.
A Guide To Fujifilm’s JPG Effects

A before and after comparison and samples of all the new Fujifilm JPG settings like Grain, Color Chrome Blue, and Clarity.