Fuji XF 35mm F2 R WR Lens Review:

One of the first X Series lenses introduced was the XF 35mm F1.4, which soon became one of the most popular lenses in the X Series system.  With its excellent image quality, compact size, focal length, and price, it was an absolute workhorse of a lens, and to this day, it’s still one of my favorites.  Instead of stopping there, Fuji has recently introduced another 53mm equivalent, the XF 35mm F2 R WR lens.  This lens may be a stop slower than the F1.4 version but it also brings along with it the latest tech from Fujifilm, such as, weather sealing, and better autofocus all while being more compact and costing $399, which is essentially $200 less than the XF 35mm F1.4.  Does this lens deliver the goods?  Read on further to find out! [continue reading…]

Note from me, Patrick: Bob at the Leica Boutique in Bergen County Camera was nice enough to loan me this hand grip while I had the Q on loan from him as well.  So, I had this review for a while but I never had the chance to post it.  I hope you enjoy! 

Leica Q Typ 116 Hand Grip Review:

One of the traits I love most about Leica cameras is the ergonomics.  A lot of them fit my hands really well, and apparently, I’m not the only one who feels this way because there are other manufacturers out there that try to emulate the same feel.  However, not everyone has the same hands, which means just like there are people who find a Leica Q Typ 116 for example, the perfect fit, some will find it doesn’t offer enough support.  Some may even find it slippery.  The last thing anyone would want to do is drop a +$4,000 camera on the ground.  To solve this problem, Leica has introduced the Leica Q Typ 116 Hand Grip. [continue reading…]

iDeaUSA 11000mAh Portable Power Bank Review:

I like power banks for one simple reason: When I’m out taking pictures, I just don’t like to stop somewhere to look for an outlet to charge my devices.  I love walking; I love staying mobile.  With that said, I’m starting to use larger capacity power banks these days because not only are the batteries in my devices getting larger, I’m also finding myself having more devices that need charging.  The only major problems with using bigger capacity power banks is that they are often larger, cost more, and are more inconvenient to carry around.  So, I’m always looking for something that can keep these problems to a minimum.  One large capacity portable charger that I’ve recently tested is the iDeaUSA 11000mAh Portable Power Bank. [continue reading…]

EasyAcc Classic Gen2 6400mAh Power Bank Review:

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been reviewing more and more power banks because I use them myself in my photographic kit.  They are extremely useful, and can definitely be a lifesaver.  With a few exceptions, most of the power banks that I’ve been reviewing have been large in capacity, so I thought it would be great idea to review something more compact and smaller in power capacity.  I love the capacity in the larger portable chargers but there are times when I want to carry the least amount of gear as possible like only a camera and one lens.  So, I would need something that still has the capacity to charge a large battery like the one in my iPhone 6 Plus but still something small enough to fit comfortably in my pocket since I wouldn’t be carrying a bag.  Thanks to EasyAcc, I was able to get something with these specs: the Classic Gen2 6400mAh. [continue reading…]