We all have subjects that we are hired to photograph, or just get pleasure from it.

Whether you are a birder, shoot sports, large events, or just want to get the reach with a fast telephoto.

Personally, I shoot in large cathedrals and am always on the lookout for a lens that has the reach and the speed.

Fuji is introducing a new lens that may get that “just right” position.

I’ve tried the a few telephoto options :100-400mm, but it was too slow, I tried the 500mm, and it was sharp as a tack, but slow and heavy, this new FUJINON XF400mmF4.5 R LM OIS WR may be just right!

Of course, until I shoot with it, i can’t give an accurate reveiw, but i will once that happens.

It’ll cost about $3200., and will be available mid-September.

Here is the official word:

Fujifilm Introduces FUJINON XF400mmF4.5 R LM OIS WR Lens

Compact, lightweight super-telephoto lens design supports powerful handheld mobility and reach in challenging outdoor scenarios

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Saturday was a full one.

After leaving the house with the camera bag set, a walkabout in NYC is what I call going to visual gym. Be advised, these are not all the best images but…

BTW, There is a coming video on What’s In My Bag, a series I started 20 years ago, and now I guess it’s my turn! You will see what my everyday carry is, and then I’ll share what I take to  to events, and assignments in more videos

Met this incredible happy couple who brightened the whole day but : how did I get here?

BTW, There is a coming video on What’s In My Bag, a series I started 20 years ago, and now I guess it’s my turn! You will see what my everyday carry is, and then I’ll share what I take to events, and assignments in more videos

The day began with a walk over to Rockefeller Center. Nothing spectacular going on so the walk continued. Continue Reading »

This is not animated. This is a documentary of a lion cub ascending to becoming king of the pride.

A real life Lion King.

From Nat Geo, Disney+, and Hulu a series simply entitled “Lion” from director Jon Favreau with his first documentary. Starts airing Aug. 19th.on Nat Geo and Aug 20th on the Disney+, and Hulu channels.

It was abit of putting the band back together as he also brought Hans Zimmer into the project, as they both worked on the previous “Lion King ” movie from 2019.  Zimmer won an Oscar for his instrumental music for the 1994 version.

In the series, a 4 year long tracing the growth of a lion cub, Kio, and his brothers, as they navigate, learn, and overcome obstacles to lead a new family of lions.

To start, a 4 year commitment to filming the journey is a feat in itself. Continue Reading »

We all have the gear that needs to be charged nightly. Phones, Watches, Earpods

I am always looking for the latest tech on these, and what is best for travel. These products are what I use, and recco highly.

The New Anker Prime Qi2.2 foldable magsafe folding charger has it all.

This compact folding set-up is mag safe, has super fast charging, and has taken some weight out of the bag. Continue Reading »

Summertime, travel time.

In my life in production, there have been incredible locations for filming, that may not have the finest accommodations nearby.

Anything for the shot, right?

There are some products out there that help keep the germination down, and at the very least, let you know when to take some extra care.

First up is my new favorite toothbrush, the Tao Clean Sonic Toothbrush.

There are a few reasons I now swear by this this toothbrush, and here are just a few: Continue Reading »