16-55 / F2.8 : A true workhorse

If you have read earlier posts you will know they are not that long and when it comes to kit its more about "can I achieve what I need to achieve" rather than pixel-peeping sharpness reports. This will be the same... The "standard" zoom focal length is the staple of most press photographers work, particularly … Continue reading 16-55 / F2.8 : A true workhorse →

Just Working: Frightfest

This weekend I have been working at the 5 day Frightfest Horror film festival, an event for which I have been the official photographer for more years than I remember. This year I have been using just the X-T1 along with the 56/1.2 and 16-55/2.8 (thoughts on this lens to come). Ive been resisting doing … Continue reading Just Working: Frightfest →

Bag Lady

I tend to keep a fully packed bag at home in my office fully packed ready to go, just needing to add batteries. The bag always has as much kit as I can fit, allowing me to cover "almost" any job from it... With the Nikons now gone it was time to re-design th packing … Continue reading Bag Lady →

Focus Pokus

One of the most important aspects of a modern camera to understand is the autofocus system. On the Fuji X-T1 this was recently totally changed and updated by new firmware. It was this change that led me to taking the plunge and switching to an all Fuji line-up. So, how do I set it up and … Continue reading Focus Pokus →

Making Waves

If I see another 10 Stop, dreamy, long exposure seascape I'm going to scream! It's been done! Move on! Try something new! Well this is the antidote to that, the anti-long exposure seascape. From my last post (and if you have looked at any of my previous work on my website) you will see I … Continue reading Making Waves →