Author: Alik Griffin

Viltrox 135mm f1.8 LAB Review – Don’t Sleep On This One

A lot of interesting things have come from Viltrox this year, one of them is a new line of premium lenses that they are labeling as LAB. Today, we have the Viltrox AF 35mm f1.2 LAB Lens for Sony, the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 LAB for both Nikon and Sony and the newest Viltrox AF 85mm…
Kipon 24mm f2.4 Lens Review & Sample Images

The Kipon IBERIT 24mm f2.4 (or sometimes branded as the Elegant) is a compact, manual-focus lens designed for mirrorless cameras, available in mounts like Fujifilm X, Sony E, Leica M, Nikon Z, and Canon RF. It’s also available in a Cine body, rebranded as part of the Colibri line. I tested this lens on the…
Best Memory Cards For Fujifilm X half

With its single SD card slot supporting UHS-I cards, the Fujifilm X half only shoots JPEG and only shoots 2K video at 50Mbps, so the memory card you choose won’t significantly impact the performance of the camera. For best results, choose UHS-I V30 cards with write speeds of 90 MB/s or higher. While the X…
Best Memory Cards For Fujifilm X-T50

The X-T50 features a single UHS-II SD card slot, making UHS-II cards the go-to choice for optimal performance. Here’s a curated list of the best SD memory cards for the Fujifilm X-T50, balancing speed, capacity, reliability, and value. Recommended Memory Cards Fujifilm X-T50 Use V90 memory cards if you’re shooting a lot in continuous burst…
Fujifilm X-M5 SD Card Recommendations

The Fujifilm X-M5 features a single UHS-I SD card slot, supporting capacities of up to 2TB; however, it doesn’t benefit from the faster UHS-II cards, which operate at UHS-I speeds in this camera. This guide highlights the best UHS-I SD cards for the Fujifilm X-M5, striking a balance between speed, capacity, durability, and value. Best…
Best Memory Cards For Fujifilm GFX100RF

The Fujifilm GFX100RF features a dual memory card configuration and supports UHS-II cards up to the V90 UHS-II speed class. Do you need V90 or are V60 cards fine? V90 cards are pretty expensive, and if you want to run in backup configuration, you’ll need to have identical cards. GFX files can also be quite…
Best Memory Cards For Sony FX2 – Top Recommendations

The Sony FX2 is a high-resolution cinema camera with a 33-megapixel full-frame BSI sensor. It’s essentially the Sony A7 IV with a dedicated housing for specific video use. The memory card requirements for the Sony FX2 will be the same as the Sony A7IV, which I have tested. The Sony FX two has two memory…
Best Memory Cards for Nintendo Switch 2 (MicroSD Express Speed Guide)

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially adopted MicroSD Express, a new standard that delivers SSD-like speeds in a tiny form factor. If you want to eliminate load screens and store massive next-gen games, the MicroSD card you used in your old Switch likely won’t cut it anymore. A very important detail: The Switch 2 requires MicroSD…
Nikon Z 50mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos

Announced in September 2024, the Nikon Z 50mm f1.4 is a great addition to Nikon’s Z-mount lineup. Promising a classic focal length, a bright aperture, and a budget-friendly price tag. After spending some time with it, I’m excited to share my thoughts on how it performs in the real world. This is a nice one,…
New microSDXC™ Express Cards Are Crazy Fast

With the announcement of the new Nintendo Switch 2, Lexar has come out ahead of the game with new microSDXC Express memory cards. These new cards are available in sizes up to 1TB and feature read speeds of up to 900MB/s and write speeds of up to 600MB/s. The Nintendo Switch 2 will have a 256GB internal memory at…