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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.

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…

Lexar New Silver Plus SD Cards + Adapter

Lexar has released three new products, the Lexar SILVER PLUS V30 A2 MicroSD card, the Lexar SILVER PLUS v30 SD card, and this new Lexar Adapter, which can function as a thumbstick/memory card reader.

Best Memory Cards For Retroid Pocket 4 Pro

I’ve tested all the most popular MicroSD memory cards in the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro to see which cards are best. Check it out!

Nikon Z8 Color Shifts When Shooting 4K24p NRAW

A look at the color shifts that happen in the shadows when shooting NRAW at 4k24p with the Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z9.

Panasonic S9 – A Hot Mess, Or Is It?

The Panasonic S9 is mostly a LUT-button tool for influencers, hobbled by a 15-minute 4K limit and no mechanical shutter. Most shooters are better off with an S5 II or X-S20.

Micro-Contrast, Is It Real? – Samples With Lens Comparisons

I break down what micro-contrast actually is and compare side-by-side samples from simple, low-element lenses against modern glass to show how tonal transitions hold up.

Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter Review

I wasn’t expecting the Lensbaby OMNI to be this fun, but it’s great for in-camera flares and reflections. Here’s my breakdown using it on 35mm and 50mm lenses.

Lexar 1TB Silver CFeB Card – A Great Value

Lexar’s entry-level 1TB Silver card beat its rated speeds in my tests and handled a full 22-minute 8K60p NRAW clip on the Z8. Right now, no other brand matches this price-to-performance.

Firecrest Bloom Gold Filter Review

I like Glimmerglass-type filters for everyday shooting to take the digital edge off. Here’s a look at Formatt Hitech’s Bloom Gold with X100VI samples at 1/8 power.