I’ve had my Z8 for nearly three months now and I’ve taken more time than usual to start posting reviews about it. The Z8 takes the place of all of my cameras so I need to test it in many different scenarios. In many ways the Z8 is just like my other cameras, but in …
A Trip to NYC
We went to New York City with friends recently and I brought my camera along for some photos. We had a busy agenda, but I was able to get some shots that I really like and spend some more time with my new Z8. First, let's talk about our accommodations - they were very NYC. …
Neural Engine Redux
Remember how I performance tested my fancy new MacBook Pro in February and it was slower at AI-based noise reduction in DXO PureRAW than my previous-generation fewer-cored M1 MacBook Air? Remember how I discovered that it wasn't actually engaging the Neural Engine of my Ferrari of a computer and I reported it as a bug …
The Tall Ships
The tall ships came to Portsmouth a couple of weeks ago. There were five in all – two of which moored at Pierce Island for tours. They were a replica of Magellan’s Trinidad and a restored 17th century schooner called Ernestina-Morrissey. I took two trips to photograph them on the same day: once for a …
Relatively Ambitious 