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Shooting The Canon 5D Classic in 2023

The Canon 5D Classic, in 2023, is an eighteen year old full-frame DSLR and hosts a 12.8-megapixel sensor, which, by today’s standards, might not be considered exceptionally high, but I truly believe it remains entirely practical for most uses.

In an era marked by an abundance of auto focus points, phase detection technology, remarkable high ISO performance, and impressive burst rates, it's natural to wonder if "less is more."

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Shooting The Fujifilm X100 in 2023

The original (OG) Fujifilm X100 is one of those rare 'vintage' digital cameras that has recently captured significant attention. When it was first released in 2010, it faced various issues, which caused a division among users. The camera was slow and clunky, the focus was questionable, and the list goes on… However, over time, after a few firmware updates, it managed to carve out a special niche and developed a bit of a cult following, with many preferring it over the models that came after.

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Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra

When it comes to editing your photos, ensuring that you are seeing an accurate representation on screen is so important.

The Spyder X2 Ultra by Datacolor provides a swift and uncomplicated method for calibrating your monitor. The process is completed in just a few minutes, and for those who are not overly tech savvy, the slick setup process guides you through step-by-step. Say goodbye to off-set colours and iffy brightness!

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DJI Mini SE: The Gateway Drone

I had been toying with the idea of getting a drone for the last 18 months or so. Having flown a DJI Phantom 3 in the past, I never felt a particuarly confident flyer, though I think this drone had a few underlying issues as it never felt reliable in terms of software.

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Shooting The Fujica GW690

For some time now, I have had a curiosity about the Fuji GW690. A medium format rangefinder camera, often dubbed the “Texas Leica” (apparently because it’s the size of Texas) with a 90mm f/3.5 fixed lens which equates to a field of view of approximately 40mm.

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Shooting The Fujifilm X-Pro1 in 2020

The Fuji X-Pro1, launched in March 2012, was Fujifilm’s first mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. It was a camera that sparked interest in those that wanted a smaller system with great practicality. As far as features go, the X-Pro1 is as broad as a serious photographer would need, and most importantly, isn’t bloated with things that will often never be used.

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