How to Shoot Macro Close-up Photos with the Ricoh GR III
The Ricoh GR III has a built-in macro close-up shooting mode. Here’s how to enable it and what it does.
How to Update Ricoh GR III Firmware
Here’s a straightforward guide on how to update the Ricoh GR III’s firmware.
Key Accessories for the Ricoh GR III
Here are some of the key accessories and replacement part numbers for the Ricoh GR III compact camera.
How to Replace the Lens Ring Cap on the Ricoh GR III
The small metal ring around the lens barrel of the Ricoh GR III has a habit of coming off. Here’s how to replace it, with either the official gray Ricoh version or a more colorful aftermarket version.
How to Copy Photos & Videos To & From the Ricoh GR III’s Internal Memory
The Ricoh GR III has a 2GB internal memory that can be used as a safety net in case there are issues with the SD card. Here’s how to save images and videos to it and copy data from it.
Ricoh GR III SD Memory Card Recommendations
Looking for a new memory card for your Ricoh GR III? Here are my practical recommendations on good options that work well in this camera, have a proven track record or reliability, and are cost-effective.
Nikon COOLPIX W150 Memory Card Recommendations
The Nikon COOLPIX W150 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. If you need a new card or are replacing an old one, here are some recommendations on which SD card to get for it.
Canon PowerShot SX420 Memory Card Recommendations
The Canon PowerShot SX420 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which card to get.
Nikon COOLPIX W300 Memory Card Recommendations
The Nikon COOLPIX W300 waterproof point-and-shoot doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get for it.
Canon M50 Memory Card Recommendations
The Canon EOS M50 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard (it’s a sold separately accessory). Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.
Panasonic Lumix FZ80 Memory Card Recommendations
The Panasonic LUMIX FZ80 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.
Macro Photos taken with a Sony HX99 Compact Camera
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony HX99 compact camera using the macro feature.
Ricoh GW-4 21mm Wide-Angle Conversion Lens for Ricoh GR III
Ricoh has made available a dedicated wide-angle conversion lens for the Ricoh GR III. It takes the standard 28mm lens to a wider 21mm. Here’s how it works and what it does in real-world terms.
Sony RX100 VII Sample Images
Here’s a sampling of photos I’ve taken with the Sony RX100 VII, the latest in Sony’s high-end compact camera line.
Sony RX100 VII High ISO Sample Images
Here’s a collection of images taken with the Sony RX100 VII at high ISOs to give a sense of how it performs in low-light conditions.
Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Examples
The high-end compact Sony RX100 VII camera has a relatively narrow ISO range from 64 through 12800. Here are some example shots showing what that means in real-world shooting.
Ricoh GR III ISO Range Examples
The Ricoh GR III has an ISO range from 100 to 102400. Here are some high-resolution practical examples of how that translates in real-world shooting.
Shooting Panoramas with the Sony RX100 VII
The Sony RX100 VII has a panorama mode. Here’s a rundown of what it does and how it works.
Sony RX100 VII Zoom Range
The Sony RX100 VII high-end compact camera has a 24-200mm optical zoom and two kinds of digital zoom that go beyond that. Here’s what each type does, along with practical examples.
Ricoh GR III Sample Images
I’ve been out shooting with the new Ricoh GR III high-end compact camera. For good reason, the GR cameras have long had a cult following among street photographers and travel photographers. Here’s a collection of high-resolution sample images I’ve taken with it.
Ricoh GR III High ISO Sample Images
Here are some photos taken at high ISOs with the Ricoh GR III under real-world shooting conditions.
Ricoh GR II High ISO Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Ricoh GR II in an effort to provide some practical examples of how the Ricoh GR II performs in low-lighting shooting conditions.
Sony HX99 Review
The Sony HX99 is a tiny camera with a massive zoom. It makes for a very good and versatile everyday travel camera that easily fits in your pocket. Here’s my hands-on review.
Photos Taken with a Sony HX99 Compact Camera
The Sony HX99 compact camera packs a massive zoom into a tiny camera as well as including some features you might not expect in a camera of this type. Here are some photos I’ve taken with the HX99 to provide some practical examples of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
Sony HX99 High ISO Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony HX99 focusing specifically on its highest ISO range of 1600 to 6400.
Sony HX99 Recommended SD Cards
Here are some recommendations on which SD card to get for the Sony HX99 so that you can use all of the camera’s features.
A Massive Zoom in a Tiny Camera: The Sony HX99 Compact Superzoom
The Sony HX99 is a tiny camera with a massive zoom range. Here are some examples of what the zoom can do in real-world shooting.
Which Battery to Get for the Sony RX0
Battery life isn’t one of the Sony RX0’s strengths. Whether you’re looking for spares, a replacement battery, or external chargers, here’s a rundown of the options.
Sony RX0 Sample Images
The Sony RX0 is tiny and looks like an action camera that’s built for shooting video, but it’s a surprisingly capable stills camera as well. Here are some example photos I’ve taken with it to give a sense of its real-world performance.
Sony RX0 Camera Hands-on Review
The Sony RX0 is tiny, rugged, and waterproof. But while it might look like Sony’s answer to GoPro, it packs a surprising amount of high-end features and power.
Sony RX1R II Sample Images
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony RXR1 II high-end compact camera under different shooting conditions.
Ricoh GR II Sample Images
Here’s a selection of sample images I’ve taken with the Ricoh GR II compact camera under different lighting conditions and scenes.
Fujifilm X70 Sample Images
Here’s a selection of high-resolution sample images I’ve taken with the Fujifilm X70 compact digital camera, including macro and low-light.
Sony RX1R II Hands-on Review
Sony’s new RX1R II marks the very high end of pocketable cameras. It has a 42-megapixel full-frame sensor, a fixed f/2 Zeiss lens, and boatloads of features. It also has a price to match.
USB Chargers for Camera Batteries
Many cameras come with an AC battery charger. But charging from a USB power source can be far more convenient when you’re traveling. The good news is that there are USB chargers out there for the batteries used in common camera models, even if you have to hunt a little to find them.
