The Journal
Field notes & guides.
Guide · 8 min read
Buying cine glass on a budget: Samyang, Sirui, TTArtisan compared
Three affordable cine lens sets tested for breathing, focus throw, and build quality.
Field test · 6 min read
A weekend with the DJI Neo 2 in Hunza
Palm takeoffs, subject tracking, and windy ridgelines around Attabad Lake.
Comparison · 9 min read
Sony a7 V vs Canon R5 II — which one for wedding work in Karachi?
Autofocus, skin tones, and battery life compared over three real weddings.
Field test · 7 min read
Three action cams up Fairy Meadows — which one survived?
GoPro, DJI Osmo Action, and Insta360 tested at 3,300m — heat, dust, and a very long jeep ride.
Gear · 4 min read
Why a 50mm prime still belongs in every Pakistani wedding kit
Fast, cheap, and forgiving in low light — the nifty fifty earns its place at every mehndi and rukhsati.
Guide · 5 min read
Registering your drone with PCAA — a plain-English walkthrough
A step-by-step of the paperwork, timelines, and fees for hobby and commercial drone pilots in Pakistan.