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Smallest Sony full frame lenses

May 16, 2020 by Josh 10 Comments

Most full frame lenses are large. That’s just physics. The larger the sensor, the larger the glass you need. But, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Here are some of the smallest Sony lenses for full frame cameras. Even when it first launched, Sony already included one of the smallest lenses for full frame […]

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Ricoh GR III external viewfinders

April 1, 2020 by Josh 2 Comments

Here are all your options for an external viewfinder on the Ricoh GR III, including the Ricoh GV-1 and GV-2 viewfinders.

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Still the best: Ricoh GR III Long Term Review

March 17, 2020 by Josh 15 Comments

A real world, long-term review of the Ricoh GR III from someone who actually bought it. In this review, I explore how the GR III compares to the GR and GR2 and if it’s still the best camera for street photography and documentary photography.

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Ricoh GR III Highlight Weighted Metering and High Contrast Black and White Mode – WOW!

February 17, 2020 by Josh 7 Comments

Testing the Ricoh GR III’s new highlight weighted metering exposure mode, paired with the excellent in-camera high contrast black and white mode.

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The complete list of Fuji X-mount prime lenses for the Fujifilm X-T3, X-T4, X-Pro2, X-Pro3, X-E3, X-T200

October 3, 2018 by Josh 5 Comments

This is the ULTIMATE GUIDE to building your Fuji X-mount lens line-up! In this part, we’ve got a complete list of all official Fuji X-mount prime lenses, to help you select the best Fuji prime lenses for your kit. We’ll be adding third-party X-mount prime lenses soon, followed by a complete list of Fuji zoom […]

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Ultra-wide angle street photography with the Pentax 15mm f/4 Limited lens

May 30, 2018 by Josh 2 Comments

A lot of street photography enthusiasts will tell you that the best lens for street photography is the 35mm lens. Alex Webb and Joel Meyerowitz for example, typically favored the 35mm focal length. But as with anything photography related, opinions are divided. A good number of modern street photographers also prefer the wider 28mm, as […]

Filed Under: Lens Reviews, Pentax, Street Photography, Travel Diaries Tagged With: pentax DA15 review, street photography, ultra wide angle street photography

Compact powerhouse: The best accessories for your Fuji X-E3

May 24, 2018 by Josh 2 Comments

The Fujifilm X-E3 is the latest version of Fuji’s X-E series of compact interchangeable lens cameras. The X-E series is the more budget friendly option in Fuji’s rangefinder-like line of cameras. Above it is the flagship Fujifilm X-Pro2. The X-E3 is probably one of my favorite cameras in the entire Fujifilm lineup. Although the latest […]

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The Sony FE 28mm f/2 + wide-angle adapter: The poor man’s Tri-Elmar?

April 3, 2018 by Josh 1 Comment

Although I’ve been shooting with fixed lens compact cameras for the past few years (currently, a Sony RX1 paired with the fantastic Sony RX100 V), I’ve recently been looking to get back to an interchangeable lens system. I’ve found myself doing more and more video lately, and while the RX100 V is a superb (!) […]

Filed Under: Buying Guides, Camera Accessories, Camera Accessory Reviews, Fujifilm, Sony Cameras Tagged With: Sony 28mm 21mm adapter, Sony FE28mm, Sony SEL-075UWC

Sony RX100 V Problem: LCD screen does not reverse in selfie mode

February 12, 2018 by Josh 6 Comments

So, I recently dropped my RX100 V. From about five feet, straight into concrete. This thing is one slippery beast. Adding a wrist strap or a grip on this thing really helps. Click here to check out the best accessories for the RX100 V. (Including the best wrist strap and grip) Fortunately, the camera was not […]

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Best Vlogging Cameras for 2018

January 14, 2018 by Josh Leave a Comment

Here’s a little secret – you can actually vlog with most any camera. You can even use the front camera on your smart phone. The truth is that the majority of viewers don’t watch vlogs on large screen TVs, they watch them on their phones or on tablets and laptops and most won’t notice the […]

Filed Under: Buying Guides, Camera Reviews, Canon Cameras, Sony Cameras Tagged With: best cameras for vlogging 2018, best vlogging cameras 2018, Canon 6D Mark II, Canon M100, Canon M6, Panasonic GH5, Sony a6500, Sony A7Riii, Sony RX100 V, top vlogging cameras 2018

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