Author: Alik Griffin

Sony A7rII Gariz Alcantara Half Case Review

When buying a new camera, I always like to pick up a few accessories to help keep the camera protected. Usually this includes a screen protector and some sort of grip or half case. When I bought the Sony A7r, I never purchased a case and after about six months I ended up regretting it.…
A Potential Game Changer

Another portrait photo was taken of my niece in the park. Shot on the legendary Fujifilm X100T. So . . . something amazing happened today which may or may not influence how much I’m using my Fujifilm system. The Sony A7rII arrived in my mailbox. I know you would think, “oh he’s got the Sony…
An Iridient Developer Workflow Guide

Do you ever wonder if you’re using the most time efficient workflow? If you’re a Fujifilm shooter and want to use Iridient Developer as your primary photo processing software, or even if you want to use it as a RAW converter, then have a solid and consistent workflow is not only going to save you…
How To Shoot Better Sun Stars

A relatively new trend has emerged in online photography communities over the last few years, which involves shooting into the sun or other bright light sources so that the bright light creates star points around it—also known as sun stars. The Method I run across many tutorials and tips for people explaining how to do it.…
Hardgraft Re-Process Strap Review

The Hard Graft Re-Process Camera strap is a must-have for handmade leather strap lovers like myself. I was impressed by the quality and craftsmanship of this strap when I got it. It is handmade in Italy with real Tuscany leather and a German / Italian wool lining. It has a great look and smell.
Lexar 1000x UHS-II SD Memory Card Review

The Lexar 1000x is a very popular UHS-II memory card, it’s also one of the oldest and it’s starting to show with its slow UHS-II performance. In terms of UHS-II cards it’s probably one of the slowest performing cards out there especially compared to the competition. Lexar has now been discontinued by its parent company…
Dockweiler Sunset

Last night’s sunset near Dockweiler State Beach here in Los Angeles. We’ve been having some interesting weather lately, which means some nice sunsets. But it can be hit and miss. Sometimes, I drive to the beach, and the clouds grey everything out. The structure in the shot is a pipe dumping who knows what into…
Yosemite With The Fuji X100T

Going to Yosemite as a landscape photographer is like being a kid and winning a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The views here are probably some of the best in the world while still being very easily accessible. I can understand why Apple has named two operating systems after it: Yosemite and El…
Must-Have Accessories Sony RX100 VI & RX100 VII

The Sony RX100 series of cameras are probably the best compact cameras you can buy. The Sony RX100 VI and the RX100 VII feature an amazing back-illuminated 1″ sensor and fantastic lenses. Since these cameras are a little pricey, it is important to protect them with at least a screen protector and maybe some form of a…
Best Memory Cards For The Samsung NX1

I’ve finished my UHS-II vs UHS-I memory card speed test with the Samsung NX1 to determine which memory card is the best for the camera. Although the Samsung NX1 claims to take advantage of UHS-II memory cards, the results show otherwise. See the best SD memory card for the Samsung NX1.