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Welcome to this little dark obscure corner of the internet, my blog. I write about things that I am passionate about, and provide information on a range of topics including hiking, wild camping, photography, filmmaking and more.

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K&F Concept 4K Trail Camera Video Review

A video review of the K and F Concept 4K trail camera with sample video and pictures. This is a small, robust, waterproof and cheap wildlife trail camera capable of recording high-resolution daylight footage and 1080p IR night vision footage.

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Sony 200-600mm Lens - An Absolute Beast!

Sony 200-600mm Lens - An Absolute Beast!

The Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens is a versatile and high-performance zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras.

Are you a birder? If so, you’ll know all about it already.

Are you a crusty old veteran cameraman who wants to know a little more about this beast? Read on…!

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Sony 16-35mm f4 Zeiss Lens

The Sony 16-35mm f4 Zeiss lens is definitely a favourite of mine. It’s one of my most used lenses on my Sony A7iii, and it has accompanied me on many a hike up into the mountains. A lot of my videos over on YouTube have used this lens a lot in their creation, like this one, Winter Camping in Snowdonia.

I took a Sony A7riii and the 16-35mm Zeiss up into the snowy winter mountains of Snowdonia for a couple of days. Hopefully, it’ll give you a bit of a feel for the type of shot that is achievable.

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Sony A7iii

What the heck am I still doing with this old camera?

The Sony a7iii is a full-frame mirrorless camera that was released in early 2018 as a successor to the popular Sony a7 II. It was aimed at photography enthusiasts and professionals who want a versatile camera that can handle a wide range of shooting scenarios.

I still use it now, in 2023. In fact, I own two of them, they’re brilliant, and still very much available for purchase.

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10 Popular Lenses For Sony Alpha Cameras

Sony Alpha cameras use the E-mount and FE-mount lens systems, which provide a wide range of lens options for photographers and videographers of all levels.

Here’s a list of 10 of my favourite FE lenses…

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