Smaller than the X100V. Has a tilt-screen and flash, which is missing from the Ricoh GR III/IIIx. And has the classic X-Trans II colors that just hit differently than the modern Fujifilm sensors. Not quite as lo-fi as digicams, and not too sterile like the more modern X-Trans IV & V. It’s the perfect balance for me.
The Most Versatile Ricoh GR III & GR IIIx Film Simulation Recipe: Reggie's Color Negative
This film simulation recipe started out as an attempt to recreate the look of my popular Fujifilm recipe Reggie's Portra but for the Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx… and after tweaking and testing it for over the past year, I feel it has evolved into its own unique look. It’s not quite the same colors and tones as Fujifilm, but a look worthy enough for me to stop shooting RAW - not to mention, a great alternative to the overpriced and out-of-stock Fujifilm X100V.
The Most Versatile Fujifilm X-Trans IV Film Simulation Recipe: Reggie's HP5
If you’re looking for a black-and-white film simulation recipe that you can use for any situation, look no further than Reggie’s HP5. This film simulation can take on street photography, light and shadow study, travel photography, everyday documentation of life, and more. I’ve tested it indoors, outdoors, in harsh sunlight, at night, and even in low light. Life just hits a little differently in black-and-white, and with this film simulation recipe I’m confident you’ll see why.
The Sharpest Fujifilm Lens - Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 XF Pro Review
Fujifilm vs Ricoh: Can You Tell the Difference?
Fujifilm cameras are really hard to find, nowadays. Popular models like the Fujifilm X100V, Fujifilm X-E4, or Fujifilm X-T4/X-T5, are out of stock, back-ordered, or highly marked-up in the used market. So many photographers have been looking to the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh GR IIIx as an alternative to the Fujifilm cameras. Can the trained eye of a photographer distinguish between Ricoh JPEGs shot with the Negative Film Simulation vs Fujifilm JPEGs shot with Classic Chrome?
Fujifilm 33mm f/1.4: The Best Fujifilm Prime
I avoided this review long enough. It's finally time for me to go on record and correct my mistake. Last year I stated that the Fujifilm 18mm f/1.4 is, in my opinion, the BEST lens that Fujifilm makes. Well, I was wrong. I hardly make definitive statements, but after over a year of use, I can confidently say: the Fujifilm 33mm f/1.4 is the best lens that Fujifilm makes. Period.
Fujifilm X-T5 Night Photography: Low Light High ISO Image Samples
In the world of digital photography, more megapixels generally means worse high-ISO performance. It’s just an accepted trade-off when it comes to the physics of digital camera sensors. So when going from the 26.1-megapixel sensor of my Fujifilm X100V (X-Trans IV) over to the new 40-megapixel sensor of the X-T5 (X-Trans V HR), which is a 50% increase in resolution, it begs the question... is the X-T5 50% worse in low light?
The Most Versatile Fujifilm X-Trans IV Film Simulation Recipe: Reggie's Portra
If you’re looking for a color film simulation recipe that you can use for any situation, look no further. This film simulation can take on street photography, night photography, portraits, everyday documentation of life, and more. I’ve tested it indoors, outdoors, in harsh sunlight, at night, and even with flash. It has never failed me, and I’m very certain it won’t fail you.
Film Camera vs Digital: Can You Tell the Difference between 35mm Film and the Fujifilm X100V?
Digital photography will never fully replace film. But with film prices constantly rising, some film photographers are looking to Fujifilm mirrorless cameras as a cost-efficient alternative to film because of their JPEG film simulation recipes and their amazing color science. The real question is: how close do Fujifilm's JPEGS get to actually replicating the look of film? Can the trained eye of a photographer distinguish between film or digital?
Budget Fujifilm Prime Lens for Bokeh - Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 XF Pro Review
No one asked for this lens. At a 112.5mm full frame equivalent focal length, it's an oddball in the Fujifilm line-up. And yet, I'm confident it's going to take the Fujifilm world by storm. The Viltrox Pro 75mm f/1.2 has no direct competitor in the Fujifilm ecosystem. If you're strongly considering this lens, here are three reasons why I think it's a must-buy for all Fujifilm photographers.
Night Photography with the Fujifilm X100V & Moment CineBloom 20% Diffusion Filter
The Fujifilm X100V is my favorite camera right now. I’ve been using it non-stop to document my family at home, as well as when we’re out on travel. And this camera has been inspiring me to try out new photography genres - my latest experiment being night photography. And as much as I’d love to share with you all some artistic and inspiring night street photography made with the X100V, I’m not that cool (womp, womp). As a dad of two toddlers, I don’t really have the spare time to be out wandering the streets at night with my camera. So instead, you all get the next best thing: night photography out on the hard streets of Disneyland.
Foothills Park Engagement Photography - Lynn and Daniel
Last month, Lynn and Daniel invited me to their home in the Palo Alto Foothills for their engagement session. Before I even got to their front door, I was greeted by their energetic pup, Koda. And as I stepped inside their home, I met Lynn and Daniel's other fur baby, their cat Baloo.After some quick dinner prep,
Lynn and Daniel brought me to the gazebo in their backyard. En route to the top of the hill, I may have inadvertently fallen and bruised my thigh... But, rest assured, the camera was okay, and that’s what really matters!
Windy Hill Engagement Photography - Trang and Jacob
Tilden Regional Park Engagement Photography - Amber and Josh
Lick Observatory Engagement Photography - D & A
D & A's engagement session at the Lick Observatory was truly out of this world. After a windy, 20-mile drive up to the summit of Mount Hamilton, we made our way into the dome that housed the observatory's renowned 91-centimeter refractor telescope. Many astronomical discoveries were made at this observatory: Jupiter's moons, several planet systems, and the spark between D & A, when they had their first date here five years ago.