Category: Reviews

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…
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.
Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter Review

The Lensbaby Omni Creative Filter System attaches to the front of your lens, offering a powerful tool for creative photographers. With magnetic wand attachments, you can bend light, add color, and create artistic effects. Here is how I’m using it with street photography!
Firecrest Bloom Gold Filter Review

British filter manufacturer Formatt Hitech has recently introduced a new lineup of diffusion filters called the Bloom Gold. These circular screw-on filters, designed in collaboration with cinematographer Philip Bloom, offer a touch of warmth and subtle halation to your images. Let’s dive into the details!
Black Pro-Mist vs. Glimmerglass vs. Cinebloom – Which To Buy?

Dive into this comprehensive comparison of the Tiffen Black Pro Mist, Glimmer Glass, and Moment CineBloom filters. Discover how each filter adds dreamy softness to your photos and videos, and find the perfect match for your style.
Zeiss Biogon 28mm f2.8 Review & Sample Photos

While this lens isn’t flawless, I appreciate its punchy high-contrast rendering and pop. It delivers a pleasant classic look for everyday or street photography. Optically, distortion is minimal, but wide open, the corners and edges can be a bit sloppy, and there’s noticeable vignetting at f2.8.
Pergear 35mm f1.6 Review & Sample Photos

The Pergear 35mm f1.6 is an all-manual metal APS-C lens that fits more into the category of a classic lens than a modern lens. There are a lot of great lenses for an affordable price, and for the classic rendering, this is one of my favorites.
KIPON Baveyes Contax 645-GFX AF 0.8x Adapter Review

Explore new photographic dimensions with Baveyes Contax 645-GFX AF Adapters by KIPON. Effortlessly use Contax 645 lenses on your FUJIFILM GFX, with seamless autofocus and aperture control.
Tiffen Glimmerglass Filter Review

The Glimmer Glass is one of the many types of diffusion filters made by Tiffen that produces one of many different types of Diffusion effects. While they all diffuse light, they are not all the same and do it in their own way and the use-case will vary pretty significantly. See how the Tiffen Glimmer…