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Can I use the power adapter for my iPhone to charge the GR IIIx battery in-camera, or is there something magical about the much bulkier 5V 1.0A Ricoh adapter that came with the camera? I'm about to ...

FWIW, I believe that Roger Ciala of LensRentals once wrote something to this effect: 'I've tested [large number] of zoom lenses, and the frequency of perfectly-centered zoom lenses is less than ...

This article from Thom Hogan might interest you: https://www.bythom.com/photographic-travel/south-america/galapagos/ I understand your desire to minimize your kit's weight. I've ditched my Sony in ...

Yes, a wimpy little flash can be quite useful for fill or even merely to add catch lights to the eyes. There are a few other lightweight options available. This interesting newish model allows fill ...

Yes, one stop is one EV. Thus a reasonable starting point might be highlight metering set to one (full) stop overexposure. I just ran outside to compare some DNG files to the JPEGs that I've been ...

It might not make a major difference for you, but generally you'd expect to have less noise in the shadows if you expose to the right than if you bring up the shadows in post. I've been using ...

I've seen many complaints about dust on the GR III sensor. Since I recently acquired a GR IIIx, I'm interested in preventing problems. My first thought is that a pocket is not a particularly ...

It might take several seconds each day, but it should be possible to keep the camera inside a plastic bag in your pocket to help with the dust problem. Moreover, since the dust is likely sucked...

Few lenses are as stellar as the CV 50 APO. That said, the 35 APO is very good, indeed.

This might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snvLE6393LE

Not a cube, but this might work: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/113798-REG/Zing_Designs_565_421_STB1_Stuff_Pouch_Black_Blue.html FWIW, you could attach a lightweight belt and/or a sling to ...

This matrix indicates how Sony's creative styles are related: Sony Creative Style Matrix (from a few years ago) Figure legend: A. Brightness (Higher); B. Brightness (Lower); C. Contrast (Higher); ...

Of course you have much more control if you process raw files, but it's possible to approximate your desired result with JPEG files. Here's an example in extremely harsh light, with Vivid set to ...

What a terrific camera for your cycling adventures!

Nice. You could also try using highlight-weighted metering and intentionally overexposing (according to the JPEG histogram), then bringing the images back in post. That would give you less noise in ...

You might look at Gnarbox and alternatives, including these: https://www.amazon.com/Passport-Wireless-Portable-External-Drive/dp/B01F5LVTO4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1KV3R4BARW74J&dchild=1&keywords=my+p ...