Author: Alik Griffin

A Ride Through Fukuoka Japan

I do this thing here in Japan I’m calling biking photography. It’s a huge pain in the ass, but very fun at the same time. I actually started doing this in L.A. a few years back but sort of stopped when it became infested with homeless who cover the sidewalks in human excrement – and the…
Best Memory Card GoPro HERO (2018)

Like with the GoPro HERO5 and HERO6, the GoPro HERO 2018 also has its own little quirks when it comes to finding the best memory cards. If you’ve owned other GoPro cameras, you’ll know not just any memory card works. The camera is picky and if you choose the wrong memory card you can run…
Every Nikon Z Lens in 2026: NIKKOR & Third-Party

Your Guide to Nikon’s Lens Landscape. The expansive 55mm Nikon Z mount paves the way for faster autofocus, sharper images, and a burgeoning ecosystem of lenses. Dive into this guide to navigate the best native and third-party options, find your perfect match, and capture your vision like never before.
Japan Summer Festival | Rokinon 50mm f1.2

It’s summer time in Japan, it’s hot, it’s humid and the cicadas are loud as hell, sandwich all that between one typhoon after the next and you’re having yourself a good time. Last night was the local summer festival. Nothing really special about the festival, just imagine (for all you Mericans) a redneck BBQ where…
7Artisans 55mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos

The 7Artisans 55mm f1.4 is a fast, compact APS-C lens that is excellent for all types of shooting conditions, especially available light. It features 6 elements in five groups that give nice color and contrast, great flare resistance and low distortion. With a 14 bladed rounded aperture, bokeh is smooth across all focal ranges. Overall, the…
Best Accessories Fujifilm X-E3

If you’re a Fuji owner like me, you’ve probably seen that there are tones of custom 3rd party accessories and gear you can get for your camera. The Fuji X-E2 is no exception. Here is a list of some of the best and coolest accessories and gear you can add to your Fuji X-E2.
Nikon Mirroless Full Frame | My Thoughts

There has been a lot of talk and speculation about the Nikon full frame mirrorless system. Some people have some interesting thoughts, some are too focused on specs. Here are my thoughts on this new Nikon Full Frame System.
Fujifilm X-T100 | First Impressions

It’s been a rough month with a hurricane then a tropical storm, then a new baby, then my daughter having a crazy fever for five days, a heat wave and now I’m sick. Needless to say, I haven’t had too many chances to go out and actually shoot with the Fujifilm X-T100, but I have shot…
Best Memory Cards Fujifilm X-T100 | Tested In-Camera

A speed comparison between all the most popular SD memory cards tested in the Fujifilm X-T100. Use this guide to find the best memory cards for your Fujifilm X-T100.
Best Memory Cards GoPro Hero 6

The ultimate guide to SD memory cards for the GoPro Hero 6. We’ve tested and reviewed every memory card to determine how they perform in camera.