Fujifilm’s DR400 setting is one of those features that quietly sits in the menu until you realize how beneficial it can be to your images. And then it can become an essential consideration in any Fujifilm recipe. Now, fortunately, the dynamic range of most Fujifilm cameras I have used has been great, sometimes exceptional.

There are countless ways to set up your Fujifilm camera for travel, but during my actual travel time, I don’t want to be buried in menus and figuring out how to do things. I want a simple, reliable starting point that lets me react quickly to whatever I find: early‑morning light, busy streets, and that once-in-a-lifetime shot.

When I first placed my order for the 23mm lens, I thought it would become my secondary lens for travel photography when I needed something wider. I had the 35mm on the X-E4, but when I sold it and replaced it with the X-H2, I wanted at least one more lens. The 35mm was good, but I knew that when I travelled, I would like some choice, but at the same time, I didn’t want anything large.

Since switching to Fujifilm as my primary camera, I’ve embraced a “less is more” approach. I’ve increasingly relied less on using RAW files and more on the quality of Fujifilm’s JPEG files to the point where I’ve seriously considered shooting JPEG-only during my travels. Fujifilm cameras produce exceptional JPEGs straight out of the camera.

There’s no shortage of articles, blog posts, and videos about changing camera systems; photographers selling everything and jumping to something new. Sometimes that kind of reset makes sense. A fresh system can be an effective (and occasionally expensive) way to reignite your creativity, break out of habits, and show you how other brands approach photography.

Gear is always a big topic among photographers. For newcomers, choosing the right camera can feel like a make‑or‑break decision. For those who’ve been shooting for years, gear tends to linger quietly in the background until a new release promises something revolutionary.

When shooting with Fujifilm cameras, dynamic range can initially seem confusing, but understanding and utilizing the dynamic range (DR) settings can dramatically improve your photos, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Fujifilm’s dynamic range feature helps preserve details in the brightest and darkest highlights, allowing you to capture images with richer tonal depth and less risk of blown-out highlights or crushed shadows.

A good backpack is an essential accessory that protects your valuable gear, offers comfort during travel, provides easy access to your equipment, and hopefully provides some space for smaller purchases like souvenirs, snacks, or a bottle of water. Preferably, this backpack will be the only bag you need and the one option to carry everything for a day of exploration.

I had the opportunity to explore and photograph Seville and Malaga during my recent travels in June. These two locations are two places I have been looking forward to visiting. Seville has been on my list for a few years now, and Malaga, with its proximity to Seville, was an easy decision to include on this trip.

If you are considering a new camera or maybe even a brand switch, you are probably immersed in online content: YouTube videos, articles, blogs, TikToks, and Instagram reels. I know it’s easy to get caught up in this information, as I am also interested in new cameras, specs, and what’s on the horizon for camera technology.

Close to two years ago, I wrote a post about the Fujifilm X-E4 and why that camera was great for travel. At that time, I had been using the X-E4 for over a year and had used it on many travel destinations. Since I had moved from a two-camera setup while travelling down to using only the X-E4, I felt I had enough experience with the camera to say it was one of the best I had owned and used for my travels. There were numerous reasons why.

Fujifilm film recipes are a combination of customized settings used to capture photographs in unique and original ways. The Fujifilm X-H2, released in September 2022, has standard film simulations “built-in,” allowing you to replicate certain film stocks or looks. The X-H2 includes Provia/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, Astia/Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg. Hi. PRO Neg. Std, Classic Neg., Nostalgic Neg., Eterna/Cinema, Eterna Bleach Bypass, Acros, Monochrome, and Sepia.