Author: Alik Griffin

Fujifilm X100VI vs X100V Sensor Resolution Comparison

In my search for meaningful reasons to upgrade from the X100V to the X100VI (besides just IBIS), I’ve tested the two cameras to compare how much more detail the 40MP sensor provides over the 26MP sensor. By going with the 40MP, Fujifilm also had to incorporate IBIS to resolve an APS-C sensor at that resolution.…
Best Memory Cards for GoPro Hero 13 Black (2026)

The GoPro Hero 13 Black shoots 5.3K at 60p and 4K at 120fps with a max bitrate of 150Mbps — about 18.75 MB/s in real write demand. Any microSD card rated V30, U3, and A2 handles that comfortably. The trickier issue is compatibility: GoPro cameras can be picky about cards, and using an unsupported one…
Nikon Z 50mm f1.4 Announced!

Following behind the Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 – one of my favorite Nikon lenses today – Nikon continues with this trend and releases another affordable weather-sealed f1.4 prime lens. What Nikon is doing here is amazing: top-tier f1.8 S lenses for perfection, or close to it, then affordable f1.4 lenses for more creative artistry where…
Pergear Standard 256GB CFexpress Type-A Card Review

With the release of the latest Pergear Standard CFexpress Type-A memory card, Pergear now has two series CFexpress Type-A memory cards, this latest “Standard” series and the more professional “Prime” series. In this article, we’ll examine the Pergear Standard series 256GB card, its features, and performance benchmarks. Pergear was kind enough to send me a…
Canon R5 II vs Nikon Z8 vs Sony A1

Several amazing high-resolution stacked full-frame sensor cameras are now on the market, and the Canon R5 II could be the new king. But let’s first look at the specs to see how it compares to the Sony A1 and Nikon Z8. Canon R5 II vs. Nikon Z8 vs. Sony A1 General Overview These cameras have…
Sony ZV-E10 II – Most People Get This One Wrong

The ZV-E10 II is a stationary desk camera for streaming and YouTube, nothing more. Don’t buy it for walk-and-talk vlogs when a DJI Pocket 3 makes way more sense.
Nikon Z6III – Similar Dynamic Range As the Sony A7sIII

People are looking at the Nikon Z6III all wrong. It’s not an A7IV competitor, it’s an A7sIII killer with faster 4K120 readout, 6K, and 24MP stills for a lot less cash.
New CFExpress 4.0 Memory Cards Are Crazy Fast

I benchmarked CFexpress 4.0 Type-A and Type-B cards to see if they’re worth it. They’re fine for future-proofing, but videographers need to watch sustained speeds.
Best Memory Cards for the Nikon Z6 III – 80+ Cards Tested In-Camera

I tested nearly 50 CFexpress Type B cards and 34 SD cards in the Nikon Z6 III. Here’s which cards you need for stills, N-RAW, ProRes, and H.265, and how much faster V90 SD cards really are.
Nikon Z6 III – Amazing, But They’re Holding It Back

While the Nikon Z6 III is quite an impressive camera and a pretty significant upgrade from the Z6 II, it falls a little short of what I was expecting and is missing a few no-brainer features. Here are some of my thoughts on the Nikon Z6 III’s pros and cons and how it compares to…