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A Practical In-Studio Pixel Shift Comparison: Fuji GFX 100 II vs. Sony a7R IV.

Side-by-side images in a strobe-lit studio environment, covering:

• 102MP 16-bit vs. 61MP 14-bit
• 4-shot Pixel Shift color accuracy mode
• 16-shot Pixel Shift high-res mode

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A Practical In-Studio Pixel Shift Comparison
400MP, 240MP, 100MP, and 61MP Compared
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January 23, 2026 at 4:20 AM
I’ve just stumbled upon a 180mm Mamiya lens, and what makes it even more special is that it comes in its original packaging. There's something truly charming about seeing it like this, especially since I wasn't around photography back then.
December 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
AI was supposed to make work easier. Instead, it’s made most folks busier.

In this article, I share published research on why many companies aren’t seeing real productivity gains, and I share my views on what design leaders can do.

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The AI Productivity Myth: Instant Gratification, Shallow Thinking, and Secondhand Ideas
Studies show AI boosts tasks, not teams. Until we measure morale, process, and cohesion, productivity gains remain an illusion.
zekefranco.medium.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Fav dish from Ever. King crab in a cold cucumber “broth.”
February 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today’s cup
January 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Double Chicken Please. Mango sticky rice and Red Eye Gravy Cocktails.
January 27, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Umm, who wants to make stickers with me?
January 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
These are insanely good and I had high expectations. Hot Cheetos at Esme.
January 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM