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How In-Body Stabilization Works | 3-Axis vs 5-Axis

  • Alik Griffin
  • August 16, 2021
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With IBIS ( in-body image stabilization ) now as a mainstream technology in our cameras, it's time to talk a little bit about what's going on behind the scenes, how it works, and what the difference between 5-Axis and 3-Axis IBIS is.
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Are Helios 58mm f2 Lenses Good?

  • Alik Griffin
  • December 29, 2024
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The Helios lenses have really grown in popularity over the last few years for their classic rendering and crazy swirling bokeh. But are they really any good? With all the awesome new third-party lenses out of China or Japan, the Helios lenses no longer get as much attention as they used to, but they're still fun lenses to shoot with if you can get a good copy.
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Sony Best Camera?
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Should I Buy A Sony Camera? Or Are Other Brands Fine?

  • Alik Griffin
  • April 14, 2024
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I get a lot of "what camera should I buy," emails and instead of spending an hour replying with all the details someone needs to make this decision, I thought I would share my reply to a question here. This question was from a reader, it basically boils down to this. FroKnowsPhoto switched to Sony from Nikon because they have the best autofocus (allegedly) and for him, that is the end-all-be-all to a camera. Should I buy into Sony for this reason?
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List of Weather Sealed Fuji Lenses

  • Alik Griffin
  • May 29, 2023
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This is a list of all the X mount lenses made by Fujifilm that are dust and weather-resistant.
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Fuji X100V Review
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Fujifilm X100V Review | A Massive Evolution

  • Alik Griffin
  • January 14, 2026
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The Fujifilm X100V is the latest of the X100 series and we've seen some big changes and modifications to the overall package. An upgraded lens, new sensor, a new button layout, a totally new look, and upgraded software tools, which all together really help this camera stand apart from the previous models. This is by far the most unique update to date, but is it worth it?
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TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 vs Pergear 35mm f1.6
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TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 vs Pergear 35mm f1.6

  • Alik Griffin
  • April 16, 2024
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The Peargear 35mm f1.6 and the TTArtisan 35mm f1.4  are without a doubt the top two best inexpensive APS-C 35mm lenses you can buy right now. But which one to buy?
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K&F Concept Black Mist Filters Review

  • Alik Griffin
  • August 28, 2024
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K&F Concept Black Mist filters are designed to diffuse the light and create a glowing misty effect. In bright lighting conditions, it will create a soft glow that is similar to the Orton effect, but in neutral lighting, it will diffuse the colors and smooth the contrast a little.
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TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos

  • Alik Griffin
  • July 23, 2024
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The TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 is a compact, all manual, all-metal prime lens for APS-C and micro four-thirds camera systems. The lens uses 7 elements in 6 groups with produces a nice classic rendering with a 10 bladed aperture for soft bokeh even at higher apertures.
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Fujifilm APS-C Lens Image Circle Samples
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Fujifilm’s FX Image Circle – Bigger Sensor Possible?

  • Alik Griffin
  • February 15, 2024
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For this test, I put a bunch of Fujifilm APS-C prime lenses on the full-frame Nikon Z6 to see what sort of image circle the different lenses produced.
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Better AF With The Range Limiter | X100V

  • Alik Griffin
  • February 15, 2024
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AF has improved tremendously over the last few years with Fujifilm cameras. Even the Fujifilm X-T3 with last year's firmware saw significant improvements. However, there is one little camera that still struggles, the X100V. This guide shows you a few cool tricks on how to get better autofocus out of the X100V.
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