Author: Alik Griffin

Best Memory Cards Fujifilm X-E5

The Fujifilm X-E5’s sleek rangefinder design features a 40MP APS-C sensor that produces massive files, but its single UHS-II SD slot serves as your gateway to smooth operation. With a conservative buffer that maxes out at just 18 RAW frames, slower cards can grind your creative flow to a halt during action shots or extended…
Viltrox Spark Z3 Flash – Review & Sample Photos

Viltrox has been nailing it with lenses lately, carving out a niche with great optics at a killer price, and now they’re taking a swing at the strobe game. And the result? A flash that’s less “pro studio workhorse” and more “stylish little helper” you can actually fit in your jeans pocket. I really like…
Lexar ARMOR V60 UHS-II Memory Cards: Review

In the world of memory cards, where speed and reliability can make or break a shoot, Lexar has thrown down the gauntlet with its new ARMOR series. Launched in early 2025, the ARMOR GOLD and ARMOR SILVER PRO SDXC UHS-II cards are the world’s first stainless-steel encased SD cards, blending tank-like durability with professional-grade performance.…
Viltrox 15mm f1.7 Air Lens Review & Sample Photos

The Viltrox 15mm f1.7 Air is a compact APS-C autofocus lens available in both Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount and Fujifilm X-mount formats. I’m using a Fujifilm version for this review, shot mostly on the Fujifilm X-T2. Pros Cons Viltrox 15mm f1.7 Air – Amazon / B&H Use Coupon Code AlikGriffin for an extra 5% off…
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 is limited by a single UHS-I slot supporting capacities of up to 2TB. In my tests with various cards in Fujifilm UHS-I cameras, the Lexar Silver Plus UHS-I and the SanDisk Extreme Pro are two of the top performers for fastest buffer-clearing times. While UHS-II cards like these will work, they are throttled to…
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…