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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Photos Taken with a Lumix S1 Mirrorless Camera
Here’s a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the new 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 Photos
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 SD Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations on which memory cards to get for the Sony a6400 so that you can take advantage of all of the camera’s features.
Photos Taken with a FujiFilm X-T3
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.
Photos Taken with a FujiFilm X-T2
Here’s a collection of travel-type photos I’ve taken with a FujiFilm X-T2 mirrorless camera.
Sony a6000 Battery Recommendations
If you’re after a spare or replacement battery for your Sony a6000 camera, here’s a rundown of the best options.
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.
High ISO Photo Examples Shot with a Sony a6500
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 Photos
Here are some sample photos I’ve taken with the Sony a7iii mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a7 III 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 and 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
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 collection of sample images shot across the full ISO range to give an idea of how to performs in real-world shooting.
Hands On with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Mirrorless Camera
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
A 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 Alpha a6000 Memory Card Recommendations
In some shooting modes, the Sony a6000 can be picky about what memory card you put into it. Here are some recommendations for which memory cards work best in the a6000.
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
A collection of high-resolution sample images shot with the Fujifilm X100T camera.
Panasonic Lumix GF1 Sample Images
A collection of sample images shot with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 under different conditions, of various scenes, and with an assortment of exposure combinations.
Calibrating the Autofocus of Lens and 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.
Panasonic Lumix GH4 as a Stills Camera – Review
The Panasonic Lumix GH4 has a well-deserved reputation as a very good camera for video. I wanted to find out how it held up for stills.
FujiFilm X-T1 Hands-on Review
Fujifilm has a new contender for the best mirrorless camera. On paper it looks impressive. Here’s how it performed in real-world shooting.
Time-Lapse Photography with a Panasonic Lumix GF1
One of my few complaints about the Panasonic Lumix GF1 is that it doesn’t have a built-in intervalometer to take time lapse shots. But for about $50-$70 you can get a third party timer cable release that does the job quite nicely.
