Author: Alik Griffin

A Season With Photography

I’m on a photography lockdown right now. My main laptop died this weekend and then my main photo editing drive died as I was moving files around to be able to work on my old MacPro. So I’m stuck until I fix my MacBook Pro and until my Drobo comes this week. Recovering the hard…
Best Accessories Sony RX10 II | RX10 III | RX10 IV

The Sony RX10 II is a great little camera that does a little bit of everything very well. With it’s fixed lens, there isn’t a whole lot you need to worry about in terms sensor cleaning and third party lens mounts, but there are a few items you should serious consider picking up to preserve…
Using The Sony A7r II – Is It A Great Camera?

As part of my Voigtlander 35mm f1.7 review, I took a stroll down to the Walt Disney Concert Hall to get some test shots. The truth is, the Japanese Consulate is right there and I had to bring my half-Japanese daughter there to get some paperwork done. I paid for two hours of parking so…
The Ultimate Sony A7r II Video Guide

Shooting video is a complicated task and shooting video on the Sony A7r II is even more complicated. There are so many functions and settings that have to all work in unison in order to get great video, that I’ve decided to make a dedicated video guide just for the Sony A7r II.
Hardgraft Box Camera Bag – New Atelier Style!

The popular Box Camera Bag from Hard Graft is now available in the Atelier style. Like many of the Hard Graft camera products, the Box Camera Bag is made of Italian wool felt and Tuscan vegetable tan leather.
Voigtlander 35mm f1.7 Ultron Review

The Voigtlander 35mm f1.7 is a great lens for those who want something relatively compact, without having to sacrifice amazing image quality. It’s not the smallest 35mm lens you can buy, but it’s not the biggest either. It’s in that sweet spot. And while there are faster lenses out there, the f1.7 is still a great place to be at,…
Sony 16-35mm F4 FE T* Lens Review & Sample Photos

I hate that I didn’t buy this lens sooner. It’s a perfect match for the Sony A7(r)(s) II series of cameras both old and new and I’m absolutely in love with it. The lens is only F4, but I would like to think a lens like this would be used mostly by landscape or architecture photographers where…
Los Angeles And The Observatory – Canon 5DSR

This is a quick shot of the Observatory. I wanted to test out the Canon 5DSR so I hiked up the mountain overlooking Los Angeles. This was my first time up and wow, what a view! If you ever visit Los Angeles this is something you must do. Just bring a long lens. I shot…
Fujifilm MCEX-11 Review & Sample Photos

For those that don’t know, the MCEX-11 adapter will convert any lens into a macro lens. It’s a cool little tool, it’s not as good as having a real macro lens, but can let you do fun little projects like this one.
Tongva Park – Sony A7r II

I’ve passed through the Tongva park a few times while on my way to shoot the Santa Monica Pier, but never actually shot here. I would always see these lookout structures and thought they might be cool to shoot through. So a few nights ago, I finally made an attempt to come here but unfortunately,…