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Sony RX100 VI
May 29, 2019 | MaartenSeptember 2018 (revised May 2019)
When we decided to cycle across France, I knew I wanted a small, easy to carry camera that still took high quality pictures. I decided to borrow the Sony RX100 VI for review. … Read More
Fujifilm X-H1
May 28, 2019 | MaartenAugust 2018 (revised May 2019)
Fujifilm Canada knew I loved the X-T2 – they extended the loan after I reviewed it so I could continue to shoot with it. When they called and asked me to sign an NDA for … Read More
Understanding what photographers are saying …
March 12, 2018 | MaartenMy videos use a lot of language that sounds like English, but are terms specific to photography. To help you understand the basic language I use in my videos, I’ve created a few videos for novices. There are three titles … Read More
Fuji X-E3 or X-T20
March 8, 2018 | MaartenAfter receiving many requests for a comparison between these two cameras, I asked Fuji to lend them to me for a week’s holiday in Mexico. Here’s what I decided:
This video was recorded at The Excellence Playa Mujeres, which … Read More
Top Down Florida Road Trip
February 22, 2018 | MaartenIt’s not that I dislike winter, but it is nice to get a break, so when Visit Florida says “Come On Down!”, Paul Marshman and I decided to take them up on the offer – particularly as I had just … Read More
Fuji X-H1 preview and X-T2 comparison
February 15, 2018 | MaartenFuji had whispered enough details about an upcoming unannounced model in the works, that I was already very interested to see the new camera. I had it for a few days – enough to do a preview and a comparison … Read More
Sony A7R III detailed hands on review
February 12, 2018 | MaartenAfter accepting that the Sony A9 was out of my price range, I waited patiently for Sony to announce the next A7 series model. When Sony called to say I could borrow one to review, I jumped. Here’s the review:
No LUT film school
January 5, 2018 | MaartenI’m baffled by those who would buy LUTs, when creating your own looks and grades is so easy. Let me eliminate the mystery of LUTs by showing you how to create your own custom grade.
This video was recorded … Read More
Better Audio for your videos
December 28, 2017 | MaartenI do my best to provide good quality audio recordings for my videos. Here are some of the ways I do that, demonstrated with some of the products I use.
If you have not tried dual recording, I hope … Read More
Nikon D500 Best Video Settings
December 7, 2017 | MaartenAlthough I reviewed the Nikon D500 last year, when I borrowed it a few weeks ago for a YouTube shoot, I thought it was time I covered the video settings.
Behind the scenes
Camera and lighting by Sonam Tashi.