I wanted to talk a little bit about the Fuji XF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens today. I reviewed it a while back when it was first released, so this isn’t a review. If you want more info, you can check out my actual review. I also did a 1.4x Teleconverter review as well. [continue reading…]
When I first heard about Gitzo coming out with new camera bags, I have to admit, I was a bit surprised. From personal experience, I know they make fantastic tripods that are built to last but camera bags? Well, the more I looked into them, the more they peaked my interest. Take for example, the Gitzo Century Compact, which is what I will be talking about today. First off, the storage space looks decent. There’s even room for a tablet yet the bag itself isn’t that big. It’s actually quite small. Plus, it looks like this series of bags have some pretty unique features, and best of all, the prices aren’t crazy high. Gitzo currently makes one backpack, and two messenger bags. The Century Compact is the smallest. It has just enough room for a decent mirrorless setup, and here are my first impressions of it. [continue reading…]
Instant film is very popular, and with good reason; at least for me, it can be a nice change from the “perfection” of digital. With an instant film camera, you’re getting a tangible print with all the little imperfections that are often associated with this type of device. Fujifilm has been producing analog instant cameras for quite some time and recently, the SQ10 was released. The SQ10 is a bit different than other Instax cameras because not only does it print on square instant film, it’s what Fuji calls a hybrid because it’s essentially a digital and analog camera rolled into one giving you essentially the best of both worlds. Let’s take a closer look. [continue reading…]
I haven’t posted in a while, so my apologies for that. I’ve actually been busy trying out the Flashpoint Xplor 600 TTL Battery Powered Monolights. As some of you know, these monolights are basically Godox AD600s. This is not a review, so don’t expect anything with painstaking detail here but I’ll mention that overall, these products are pretty awesome. You’re essentially getting a portable high powered strobe that is battery powered, which makes it very convenient for on-location shoots. No power cords or any generators here. [continue reading…]
I really love using ultra wide angle lenses, so when I heard about the release of the Panasonic Leica Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f2.8-4 ASPH, I definitely wanted to give it a try. Having something with a focal range equivalent to 16-36mm can definitely come in handy. I’ve tried a few of the Panasonic Leica lenses for the micro four thirds system before, and overall, I’ve been very impressed with them. My favorite micro four thirds lens to this day is still the 42.5mm Nocticron. f1.2. So, I would not be lying if I told you that I had very high expectations for this 8-18mm Vario-Elmarit. Would it be any good? Is it overpriced? How well is it built? All these questions ran through my head. Luckily, I was able to get one on loan to review, and here are my thoughts on it. [continue reading…]
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