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Fujifilm XF 50mm ƒ/1.0 R WR Sample Images

I’ve been shooting with the ultra-fast prime Fujifilm XF 50mm ƒ/1.0 R WR lens on the new Fujifilm X-T5. Here are sample images.

Fujifilm XF 50mm ƒ/1.0 R WR Hands-on Review

I’ve been shooting with the Fujifilm XF 50mm ƒ/1.0 R WR ultra-fast autofocus prime lens on the new Fujifilm X-T5. Here’s my take on it.

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Sample Images

To go along with my review that I’ve posted separately, here’s a selection of sample images I’ve taken with the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series cameras.

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm ƒ/2.8 Hands-on Review

I’ve been out shooting with the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR ultra wide-angle lens on the new Fujifilm X-T5. Here’s my take on it.

Fujifilm X-T5 Sample Images

I’ve been out shooting recently with the new Fujifilm X-T5 camera. Here are some sample images I’ve taken with it under real-world shooting conditions.

Fujifilm X-T5 High ISO Sample Images

I’ve been out shooting with the new Fujifilm X-T5. Here’s a selection of images I’ve shot at high ISOs with the Fujifilm X-T5 under real-world conditions to give a sense of how it performs in low light shooting.

Fujifilm X-T5 Mirrorless Camera ISO Dial

How to Access the Highest ISO Settings on the Fujifilm X-T5

The Fujifilm X-T5 has an ISO range from 64 to 51,200. But it’s not necessarily self-evident how to access all of it. Here’s how to do it.

Fujifilm X-T5 ISO Range (Still Images)

Here are some real-world examples of images shot throughout the ISO range with a Fujifilm X-T5 mirrorless camera.

How to Format SD Cards in the Fujifilm X-T5

Here’s a quick guide on how to format SD cards in the Fujifilm X-T5.

How to Focus the Diopter on Fujifilm X-T5

If your Fujifilm X-T5’s viewfinder is out of focus, here’s the quick and simple fix.

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Zoom Range Sample Images

Here are some real-world examples of the zoom range of the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR ultra-wide-angle zoom lens.

How to Enable Framing Guidelines on the Fujifilm X-T5

The Fujifilm X-T5 has grid overlays (or framing guidelines), but it’s not necessarily intuitive how to enable them. Here’s how to do it.

Fujifilm X-T5 SD Card Recommendations

To take full advantage of the power the Fujifilm X-T5 has to offer you’ll need SD cards that are fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.

Digital Camera Lens Angle of View Calculator & Charts

Here’s a calculator for the angles of view from lenses on digital camera sensors, as well as angle of view charts for common focal lengths. And an explanation of why the diagonal angle of view maters more than you might think.

How to Format Memory Cards on the OM System OM-5

Whether you need to free up space on your SD cards or prepare a new card, here’s how to format SD cards on the OM System OM-5 mirrorless camera.

OM System OM-5 SD Card Recommendations

The OM System OM-5 doesn’t come standard with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards make for good choices.

How to Format Memory Cards on the Olympus OM-1

Whether you need to free up space on your SD cards or prepare a new card, here’s how to format SD cards on the Olympus OM-1 mirrorless camera.

Fujifilm X-T2 SD Card Recommendations

To take full advantage of the power the Fujifilm X-T2 has to offer you’ll need SD cards that are fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.

Olympus OM-1 SD Card Recommendations

The Olympus OM-1 doesn’t come standard with memory cards, and some of its features require cards that are fast enough to keep up. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards to get.

Canon EOS R5 Video Bitrates

Here are video bitrate tables for various video shooting setting combinations on the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera.

Canon EOS R6 Memory Card Recommendations

Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards can keep up with the Canon EOS R6’s impressive features.

Canon EOS R6 Video Bitrate Tables

These tables show the video bitrates that the Canon EOS R6 encodes video at with the different combinations of settings.

Sony a7III Memory Card Recommendations

What is the best type of SD card to get for your Sony a7 III? Here are some practical recommendations.

Sony RX100 VII Memory Card Recommendations

Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the Sony RX100 VII high-end compact camera.

Nikon Z5 Memory Card Recommendations

Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the Nikon Z5 mirrorless camera’s dual SD card slots.

Nikon Z 9 Mirrorless Camera & 3 New Z-mount Lenses Announced

Nikon has finally announced the Nikon Z 9 mirrorless camera, their new flagship professional model. They’ve also announced 3 new Z-mount professional-level lenses.

Fujifilm X-E4 Memory Card Recommendations

Which SD memory card should you get for your Fujifilm X-E4 camera? Here are some straightforward and practical recommendations.

Fujifilm X-T4 SD Card Recommendations

To take full advantage of the power the Fujifilm X-T4 has to offer you’ll need SD cards that are fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.

Fujifilm X100V Sample Photos

Here’s a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the Fujifilm X100V camera.

Nikon Z50 Memory Card Recommendations

The Nikon Z50 doesn’t come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the Z50’s features.

Fujifilm X-T30 SD Card Recommendations

The Fujifilm X-T30 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard, and some of its features require a card that’s fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.

Canon EOS R Memory Card Recommendations

Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards to get for the Canon EOS R mirrorless camera.

Fujifilm X100V Memory Card Recommendations

What’s the best SD card to get for the Fujifilm X100V? Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards can keep up with the X100V camera’s features.

How to Connect a Fujifilm X100V to a Computer

There are two main options for connecting a Fujifilm X100V to a computer. Here’s a rundown of what the options are and when to use them.

How to Check & Update Fujifilm X100V Firmware

Here’s a rundown of how to check and update your Fujifilm X100V’s firmware to the latest version in order to take advantage of any bug fixes and new features.

Sony a6500 Sample Images

This is a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a6500 mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting under different lighting conditions.

What Type of Memory Card Does the Sony A1 Use?

The new Sony a1 (Alpha 1) high-end mirrorless camera takes both CFexpress A and SD cards. Here’s a rundown of what works and what doesn’t.

Sony a1 High ISO Sill Images Performance Sample Images

Here’s a collection of sample images of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a1 at high ISOs.

Sony a1 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Sample Images

Sony a1 Sample Images

Here are some sample images I’ve taken with the Sony a1, Sony’s latest and greatest 50MP full-frame mirrorless camera.

Fujifilm X-T1 Sample Images

Here’s a collection of full-resolution sample images I’ve taken with the Fujifilm X-T1 mirrorless camera.

Nikon D850 Memory Cards XQD CFexpress-B SDXC

What Type of Memory Card Does the Nikon Z6 Use?

There is a small but important trick to what kind of memory card the Nikon Z6 takes, and that’s because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update after the camera was released.

Sony a6500 Memory Card Recommendations

The Sony a6500 doesn’t come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the a6500’s features.

What Type of Memory Card Does the Nikon Z7 Use?

There is a little trick to what kind of memory card the Nikon Z7 takes, and that’s because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update after the camera was released.

Sony a6600 Memory Card Recommendations

The Sony a6600 doesn’t come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the a6600’s features.

Canon EOS R5 Sample Images

The Canon EOS R5 has some very high-end video features, but it’s also an outstanding stills camera. Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with it to give a sense of how it performs in everyday shooting conditions.

Nikon Z7 Mirrorless Camera Sample Images

Here’s a collection of full-size sample images I’ve shot with the Nikon Z7 full-frame mirrorless camera.

Sony a7R IV Review

Sony has released a new version of their flagship full-frame mirrorless camera: the Sony a7R IV. After having been shooting with it quite a bit, here’s my take.

Sony a7R IV Sample Images

Here’s a collection of images shot with the Sony a7R IV full-frame mirrorless camera under different lighting conditions and with different settings to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.

How to Work with Both RAW and JPG Image Files on the Sony A7R IV

The Sony a7R IV gives you several options when it comes to choosing which file image file format to use and how to work them into your workflow. Here’s a rundown.

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How to Use Virtual Horizon (Virtual Level) on the Sony a7R IV

The virtual horizon (or virtual level) tool is one of the most useful overlays for composing your shots. Here’s how it works on the Sony a7R IV.

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How to Change the On-screen Information Displayed on the Sony a7R IV

The Sony a7R IV gives you some control over customizing what types of information you can see on the back screen and through the viewfinder. Here’s how to set it.

How to Format SD Cards in the Sony a7R IV

This is a step-by-step guide on how to format memory cards in the Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera.

Sony A7R IV Memory Card Switching Error Message Screen

How to Enable Auto Switching Memory Cards on the Sony a7R IV

If you’re running into an error when Slot 1 SD card is full on the Sony a7R IV, here’s how to make it roll over to Slot 2 automatically.

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Sony a7R IV High ISO Image Samples

Here’s a collection of images shot at high ISOs on the Sony a7R IV, Sony’s flagship model with a new and improved 61MP sensor.

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Sony a7R IV ISO Range Sample Images

I’ve been out shooting with the brand-new Sony a7R IV, the full-frame flagship model in Sony’s mirrorless camera range. Here are some side-by-side examples taken through the ISO range from ISO 50 to ISO 102400.

Lumix S1 Mirrorless Camera with 24-105mm Lens

Lumix S1 Mirrorless Camera Review

Here’s my hands-on review of the Lumix S1, a new full-frame mirrorless camera from Panasonic.

LUMIX S1 High ISO Range Side-by-Side Examples

Here are some side-by-side comparisons of the Lumix S1’s high ISO performance from ISO 3200 through ISO 204800.

Panasonic LUMIX S1 Sample Images

Here’s a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the LUMIX S1 mirrorless camera from Panasonic.

Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 Macro Zoom Lens Review

Here’s my hands-on review of the Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 macro, a versatile and high-quality zoom lens for Lumix, Sigma, and Leica cameras using the L-mount system.

Sony a6400 Hands-on Review

Here’s my hands-on review of the Sony Alpha a6400, Sony’s newest addition to its compact mirrorless interchangeable lens range.

Sony a6400 Sample Images

Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a6400 to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.

Sony a6400 High ISO Sample Images

Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony Alpha a6400 mirrorless camera using high ISOs from ISO 6400 up through ISO 102400.

Sony a6400 Memory Card Recommendations

Which SD card should you get for your Sony a6400 mirrorless camera? Here are some straightforward and practical recommendations.

FujiFilm X-T3 with Fujinon 18-55mm f2,8-4 zoom lens

Fujifilm X-T3 Sample Images

Here’s a selection of images I’ve taken with a Fujifilm X-T3 to give a sense of how it performs under different real-world shooting conditions.

Fujifilm X-T3 High ISO Sample Images

Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Fujifilm X-T3 specifically focusing on its high-ISO performance in low light conditions.

Fujifilm X-T2 Sample Images

Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with a Fujifilm X-T2 mirrorless camera. It has a 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS cropped sensor.

Sony a6000 Battery Recommendations

If you’re after a spare or replacement battery for your Sony Alpha a6000 camera, here’s a rundown of the best options along with tips for getting the most out of the battery.

Fujifilm X-T3 SD Card Recommendations

To take full advantage of the power the Fujifilm X-T3 has to offer you’ll need SD cards that are fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.

How to Format a Memory Card in the Sony a6500

It’s not difficult to format a memory card in the Sony a6500, but the option is a bit buried. Here’s where to find it, as well as some other related tips.

Sony a6500 High ISO Sample Images

Here’s a selection of photos that I’ve shot at high ISOs with the Sony a6500 to give a sensor of how useful its high ISO settings are in real-world shooting.

Sony a7III Sample Images

Here are some high-resolution sample photos I’ve taken with the Sony a7III mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.

Sony a7III High ISO Sample Images

The cameras in Sony’s Alpha range are well-known for their superb sensors. I’ve been shooting with the latest model, the Sony a7III, at high ISOs to find out how well it performs in real-world shooting in low-light conditions at high ISOs. Here are the results and some examples.

Silent Shooting with the Sony a7III

Some cameras say they have a silent shutter, but when you go to use it they turn out to just have a very quiet shutter. I’ve been pleasantly surprised that the one on the Sony a7III really is silent. Here’s how to set it up.

How Useful are the Fujifilm X-T2’s High ISO Settings in Real-World Shooting?

Wondering how useful the Fujifilm X-T2’s high-ISO settings are that go all the way up to ISO 51200? I shot some images to find out.

How to Enable the Fujifilm X-T2 & X-T3’s Maximum ISO Settings

How to access all of the extended ISO settings on the Fujifilm X-T2 isn’t really self-evident. That’s because you need to customize one of the settings. Here’s how to do it.

How Useful are the Sony a7R III’s High ISO Settings in Real-World Shooting?

How useful are the Sony a7r iii’s high-ISO settings that go all the way up to ISO 102400? I shot some images to find out.

Sony a7R III Sample Images: ISO Range

The Sony a7r iii has a well-earned reputation for boasting an extraordinarily good sensor, and it has an ISO range from 50 up through 102400. I shot some real-world examples through the ISO range to see how the ISO settings compare side by side.

How to Lock the ISO and Shutter Speed Dials on the Fujifilm X-T2, X-T3, X-T4 & X-T5

Locking the ISO and shutter speed dials on the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T3 is very simple, but the locks work slightly differently to other cameras I’ve used. Here’s how to do it.

How to Set the Sony a7R III to Automatically Switch to Memory Card Slot 2 when Slot 1 is Full

By default, the Sony a7r iii doesn’t automatically switch to memory card slot 2 when the card in slot 1 is full. So if you’re getting an error message that there’s no space on the memory card and it’s not automatically switching to the card in slot 2, here’s how to change that.

Fujifilm X-T2 ISO Range Sample Images

The Fujifilm X-T2 has an ISO range from 100 to 51200. Here’s a selection of sample images shot across the full ISO range to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.

Hands On with the Fujifilm X-Pro2

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 might not have all the bells and whistles of some other mirrorless cameras out there, but it excels at refined shooting pleasure.

How to Format a Memory Card in the Sony a6000

This is a straightforward guide on how to format memory cards in the Sony a6000 camera to free up space and to prepare the memory card just the way the camera wants it.

Sony a6000 Memory Card Recommendations

Here are some recommendations for which memory cards work best in the a6000. In some shooting modes, the Sony a6000 can be picky about what memory card you put into it.

EasyCover Silicon Skin for Camera Bodies

EasyCover silicon skins work like a protective glove for a camera body. Here’s what they are and aren’t.

Fujifilm Digital Film Emulation Profiles

Fujifilm cameras come with several film emulation profiles built-in. You can apply them in-camera if you’re shooting JPG or apply them in processing if you’re shooting RAW.

Fujifilm X100T Sample Images

Here’s a selection of high-resolution sample images I’ve taken with the Fujifilm X100T compact mirrorless camera.

Panasonic Lumix GF1 Sample Images

Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1.

Spyder LensCal Autofocus Calibration Chart

Calibrating the Autofocus of Lens & Camera Combinations

If you’re finding that the autofocus isn’t focusing exactly where you want it, some cameras offer calibration tools. Here’s how they work.

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.

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