Author: Alik Griffin

Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 vs. 23mm f2 | Lens Comparison

If you are on the fence about which lens to buy, the Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 or the Fujifilm 23mm f2, this comparison will guide you through the differences between the two. I also share my personal take on which lens I prefer and for what since I find them both useful, but for different situations.
New Firmware 2.0 Kills Third-Party Batteries – A7III, A7rIII, A9

If you’ve been using third-party batteries and you shoot with the Sony A7III or A7rIII and upgrade to the latest firmware 2.0, you may experience some issues. Here is what happens.
Aurora HDR 2019 Review

When I first started using Aurora back in 2017 it really felt like the beginning of something awesome. Like the baby alien that just burst out of Kanes chest in the first Alien movie, it took off running doing all these mysterious things behind the scenes. The little creature continued to grow while occasionally popping…
Kipon IBELUX 40mm f0.85 Mark II Review & Sample Photos

Without a doubt the Kipon IBELUX 40mm f0.85 is one of the most interesting lenses for APS-C shooters to date. This is currently the brightest lens on the market as well as the fastest. For APS-C shooters that miss the depth of field and low light performance of full frame cameras, you’ll find all that…
Kipon 50mm f2.4 Review & Sample Photos

The Kipon IBERIT 50mm f2.4 is a full-frame mirrorless lens designed to function as a lightweight and compact prime. The IBERIT is constructed with an aluminum barrel, a copper core, and stainless steel components. Although the lens isn’t that fast, the 6 elements in 6 groups produce a very beautiful image with a ton of pop…
Strange Pixels In The Fujifilm X-T3 EVF and LCD

I reported in my Fuji X-T3 review strange pixels appearing in the LCD and EVF. Now with some comments I’m seeing other people are having the same issue. You won’t see this issue if you’re just casually shooting with autofocus lenses and you won’t see it and indoor lighting conditions or in low light. To…
Fujifilm X-T3 Review & Sample Photos

For the last few years, APS-C digital photography has been battling the war of relevancy, trying to find its place in photography among enthusiast and professionals. Some people love APS-C, for others, it’s just not good enough. In this Fujifilm X-T3 review, I’ll be going over a few things you don’t see most people or…
Best SD Memory Cards: Mavic 2 Pro & Zoom

An actual in-camera speed test between all the most popular micro SD memory cards to compare how each performs in the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom. Use this guide to find the best memory cards for your Mavic 2.
Best Memory Cards Fujifilm X-T3 – In-Camera Tests

A comparison between all the most popular UHS-II and UHS-I memory cards tested in-camera. Use this guide to find the fastest memory card for the Fujifilm X-T3.
Camera Depth of Field Calculator

The depth of field calculator allows you to find the depth of field of any aperture of any lens at any distance. The depth of field calculator also includes a 35mm equivalency calculation so you can see equivalent lens crop and depth of a given aperture on smaller or larger sensor cameras compared to full…