Author: Alik Griffin

Road Through Zion

This was my first time at Zion National Park in Utah. I made the mistake of only planning to be here for one day, not realizing this place was so big with so much to do. All we had time to do was drive through and hike a couple of trails. This time of year,…
Valley Of Fire – The Fire Cave

See a photo of the Fire Cave of the Valley of Fire, and learn how to get visit this hidden location.
How To Shoot Better Video on the Sony A7, A7r & A6000

First off, please let me know if you find this guide useful. I do this stuff for a living as a professional editor and have to constantly deal with different codecs, frame rates, software etc, etc. If you have any questions let me know in the comments so I can make these guides better. This…
Using AVCHD Video From The Sony A7, A7r, Nex

The workflow is slightly easier on a PC as you have more software options. With this guide I’ll be covering the workflow on Mac. Although the two can be very similar. Using your NEX, A7 or Sony A7r AVCHD Video Files On A Mac Shooting Video on a Sony DSLR or Mirrorless camera will give you AVCHD files or MP4.
Zeiss Sonnar FE 35mm f2.8 Vignetting And Color Test

I saw a post today from Leica Boss about color shifts with the Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f2.8. I’ve noticed in the community, people keep complaining about this lens and the price. Absolutely nothing is wrong with this lens for being in the 800-dollar price range. It, after all, is a Zeiss and it’s razor sharp. My…
A7r with the Zeiss Sonnar 35mm and Metabones

I’ve been playing around with the Sony A7r a bit more now with the Zeiss Sonnar 35mm f2.8. I really am blown away. I’ve used primes before, but this one just seems different. It has this instant magic. The center is very sharp, and the edges fall off into this nice vignette. That can be…
How to Shoot HDR on the Sony A7 & A7r

Shooting HDR on the Sony A7 or A7r isn’t the easiest thing to do out of the box. They just didn’t build great HDR controls into the camera. But here is how you can do it.
Sony Zeiss Sonnar 35mm F2.8 Review & Sample Photos

Want to know if the Sony Zeiss 35mm F2.8 Sonnar lens is worth the investment? Our review and sample photos will help you make an informed decision.
The Good Luck Bend

It’s also known as Horseshoe Bend. It’s located just south of Page, Arizona, near the border of Utah. This is the start of the Colorado River out of Lake Powell. The area is known as Glen Canyon. Hanging this photo on your wall could also bring you good luck. 🙂 One magical characteristic of horseshoes…
Best Memory Card For Sony A7, A7r and A7s

A memory card speed comparison between many of the popular SD memory cards in the Sony A7r, A7s and A7. Use this guide to find the best memory cards for video or your style of shooting.