Understanding the Trade-Off: Why High-Speed Sync (HSS) Isn’t Always the Best Choice

High-Speed Sync (HSS) is a feature on many flashes and strobes that allows you to use shutter speeds faster than your camera’s native maximum flash sync speed (often around 1/200th or 1/250th of a second). It sounds brilliant and I have used it extensively, however while this sounds incredibly useful—especially for freezing action or shootingContinue reading “Understanding the Trade-Off: Why High-Speed Sync (HSS) Isn’t Always the Best Choice”

Unlock the Power of Your Sensor: Why In-Camera Crop Modes are Perfect for Everyday Photography

Many full-frame (FF) camera owners ignore the built-in crop modes, such as the APS-C (or DX) crop, viewing them only as a feature for adapting older lenses. However, for most users whose photos end up on social media or in family albums, 6these modes offer powerful, practical benefits that can significantly improve your shooting experienceContinue reading “Unlock the Power of Your Sensor: Why In-Camera Crop Modes are Perfect for Everyday Photography”

10 Frames In Black And White (CCD)

As you know from my last post here, I have been feeling a little lost in my photography lately. Not so much the family stuff, but general work and group photography. Today I met up with a friend and just took my little Panasonic Lumix FS-10 CCD camera (released in 2010) and shot 10 framesContinue reading “10 Frames In Black And White (CCD)”

Some Final Edits You Don’t Get To See

The majority of images on this website are posted straight from the camera, or straight from an initial edit. Unless you visit my home screen daily, you will rarely see an edit that has been done a few days (or longer) later. I thought I would share with you some of my favourite recent editsContinue reading “Some Final Edits You Don’t Get To See”

Ricoh GR IV – Maybe my next camera? Hear me out…

As an owner of both the powerful Nikon Z f and the versatile Nikon Z 6II, I’m well-equipped for virtually any photographic challenge. These full-frame marvels offer exceptional image quality, interchangeable lenses, and pro-level performance. However, there’s a space in my gear bag—and my life—that’s currently unfilled: the need for an exceptional, go-anywhere camera thatContinue reading “Ricoh GR IV – Maybe my next camera? Hear me out…”