Author: Alik Griffin

Fujifilm GFX100RF vs Leica Q3 – A Detailed Comparison

With the latest Fujifilm GFX100RF, photographers now have a few large-sensor compact cameras. However, because of the GFX100RF’s high price, many photographers are now considering the Leica Q3. The Leica Q3 and the GFX100RF are set up completely differently and are unique in their own right, so this guide compares the two based on specs.…
Best Memory Cards For Panasonic S9 – Real Benchmarks

Choosing SD memory cards for the Panasonic S9 is fairly straightforward, but there are a few restrictions you’ll need to consider. The Panasonic S9 has a memory card size limit of 512GB. There’s only one SD memory card slot and you can use up to UHS-II V90 cards. If you’re just buying this camera for…
Best Memory Cards For Panasonic GH7 – Real Benchmarks

The Panasonic GH7 has a dual memory card slot that accepts both a CFexpress Type-B card and an SD UHS-II card. You will need CFexpress cards for this camera to use all the best video features. Recommended CFExpress Memory Cards Panasonic GH7 The Panasonic GH7 can shoot ProRes RAW at 5728×3024 50fps at up to…
TTArtisan AF 27mm f2.8 Review & Sample Photos

The TTAritsan 27mm f2.8 AF lens is a compact autofocus lens designed for APS-C cameras. It offers an affordable alternative to higher-priced pancake lenses from leading brands while delivering impressive performance in both optics and autofocus. TTArtisan 27mm f2.8 AF Lens Specs Format: APS-CFocal length: 27mm (40.5mm Full Frame Equiv)Elements: 6 in 5 groupsAperture: 8…
TTArtisan AF 23mm f1.8 Lens Review & Sample Photos

The TTArtisan 23mm f1.8 is an affordable APS-C autofocus and fully electronically controlled lens currently available for the Fujifilm X mount. Hopefully, it will soon make its way over to the Nikon Z and Sony E mount systems like TTArtisan’s other AF lenses. I’ll update you when I find out more. TTArtisan 23mm f1.8 AF – Pergear / Amazon / B&H…
Canon R5 II Memory Card Guide: Best CFexpress & SD Cards

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is a powerhouse hybrid camera, but getting the most out of it requires navigating a confusing landscape of memory card speeds and standards. With one CFexpress Type B slot and one SD UHS-II slot, your choice of media dictates everything from video reliability to how fast your buffer clears…
Best Memory Cards Retroid Pocket 5

Good news, there is more to the upgrade of the Retroid Pocket 5 compared to the 4 than just a nicer screen, better body, and more efficient processors. It also reads memory cards about twice as fast. Although the random read and write speeds come in a little slower than the previous gen Retroid Pocket.…
Nikon 50mm f1.4 + Tiffen Pro-Mist 1/4 Filter Samples

I’ve been shooting a bit on the Nikon 50mm f1.4 lately and trying to figure out where this lens fits in my kit, and I have finally formulated my opinions on it. At first, I wasn’t in love with it like I was with the Nikon 35mm f1.4, which immediately felt so classic compared to…
How AI Will Dramatically Change Photography

By now, you’ve heard the statements, “Photography is dead,” “Hollywood is dead,” and “Creativity is dead.” This is really just a ridiculous idea because, with AI, the Arts will only get better. Photography and the Arts, in general, will always be about the moment and the human experience. Whether that’s landscape photography, photojournalism, or parents…
How to Edit Photos to Look Like Film in Lightroom

In this article, I’ll share a few simple color and grading techniques I’ve been using in my photo editing lately in a film-like style. By the way, the image above is Kodak Gold, not digital. I’ll be sharing many film images in this article so we can examine what film does and how we can…