Canon 35mm f/1.4L II Review
Spoiler : This lens is awesome! Go buy it — today! Preface: Prior to owning this lens, I have owned and used the Canon 35mm f/1.4L, Sigma...
Panasonic Lumix GX8 review with the Leica 15mm f/1.7, Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7 and Leica 42.5mm f/1.2
Anyone who says that your photography equipment doesn’t matter is lying. Having better gear doesn’t help with your technique, but it does make it...
DxO? No.
DxO — a software company, that has turned into a camera review company, that now produces its own cameras. DxO is truly a company that has...
5DS — Out of camera JPEGs and ongoing review.
This past weekend, we were out in Stevenson, Washington at the Skamania Lodge for a corporate retreat. Every year, the firm that I work...
$179 Used Fuji X20 Camera Review
Since I’m a photography nerd, people have often asked me what camera they should buy? Ultimately, the answer comes down to budget, what they...
Fuji 16–55mm f/2.8 Review — Part 2
Last week, I was fortunate enough to travel to Boston for a class related to my career. I planned my visit to arrive there...
Canon 7D Mark II Review
Last week, my daughter (front row, third from the right) was testing for her white with double black striped belt. It’s a graduation belt...
Uber Noobr, and here’s a code for a free Uber trip!
This week I’m in Boston for a workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday, but I flew in a day early to site see and take...
Fuji 16–55mm f/2.8 Lens Review and Samples
My biggest complaint with the Fuji system has been it’s slow autofocus. Even with that, I still really enjoy using the Fuji system. The...
7D Mark II — Initial Review and Examples
When I had purchased the 5D Mark III two years ago, I really wanted the 1DX, but couldn’t justify the purchase price. My rationale...
Fuji X100T Review — Actually, it’s a list of pros and cons.
Today was really the first day that I had a chance to take the X100T out for a spin. Pros: Small and lightweight — I actually...
Leica X typ 113 Review and Samples aka The Leica Lie
I’ve always been interested in the Leica brand — great reputation, good looks, but big cost of entry. I read about their newest X camera with...
The Ultimate Daddy Cam – Olympus E-M1
Olympus E-M1 + 17mm f/1.8 I actually own multiple camera systems — each one has their strengths and weaknesses. For fast action, fast FPS, superior optical quality,...
Fuji X30 — Review
With regards to the new Fuji X30, one has to acknowledge that of course there are bigger and better cameras on the market in...
Glazer’s Camera in Seattle — Good customer service or bad?
Glazer’s Camera is one of the last remaining camera stores in the Seattle area, they have a wonderful selection, a friendly staff, and convenient...
My journey to Olympus — E-M1 — My favorite mirrorless camera to date!
My main camera is a 5D Mark III, I love the quality of the images, the handling, autofocus, frames per second, and the lenses...
Book Report: American Shaolin
Every martial arts student dreams about studying from the “masters.” Specifically, the place where their style was invented, this is where one will receive...
The best mirrorless camera of 2013
My main camera is a 5D Mark III, I love the quality of the images, the handling, autofocus, frames per second, and lenses that...
Nikon vs Canon
I switched in January to Canon after being a long time Nikon user. The reason was I felt that the D800 was a lemon...