Genaray Oki Mochi On-Camera Mini RGB Light Review - The Best Tiny On-Camera Travel Light for Photographers and Videographers

February 4, 2026

Lately, I’ve been working on downsizing my travel kit because I’m tired of lugging around hundreds of pounds of studio lighting equipment. I’m mostly a natural light photographer, but there are times when you just can’t control the weather and you’re forced to work with what you have. I tend to travel to Portland, Oregon a lot since I used to live there, and the rain just does not cooperate sometimes. It’s impossible to take my full studio kit with me across the country, so I’ve been doing tons of research to figure out how I can create the best miniature lighting kit that I can take with me everywhere. When I discovered the Genaray Oki Mochi Mini Light, I knew it had to be part of my kit. It’s so super tiny and cute, and it’s the perfect on-camera LED light for portraits. I also usually bring a Neewer 19” ring light with me too, but sometimes I just need a little boost of light for up-close portraits. The Oki Mochi light has endless color settings, so if you’re looking for something similar to gels, this is a great replacement. It also can do any standard color temperature from 2500 to 9900K and can be dimmed from 1-100%. It also comes with a diffuser so if you want the lighting to be softer, you have that option too. Plus, it just looks cute. It has a fun design on the back and sides, and just slides right into your hot shoe mount. I’ve had so much fun with it so far and I can see that it’s going to be a necessary addition to my lighting set-up from now on.

Honestly, there is so much packed into this tiny little light. The best part is that it’s on-camera so you’re not fiddling with a standalone light and moving it constantly. It goes with you wherever you go, and you can’t trip over it or knock it over. Obviously, it’s not a super large light, so it’s best for up-close portraits and probably no more than 1-2 subjects at a time. However, if you’re shooting in a somewhat dark environment, the Mochi light sort of acts as a spotlight and can create some really interesting portraits. It’s especially great for video too, if you’re constantly on the move with your subject and looking for more creative control. Since it’s continuous light, you can see what’s happening directly in front of you. I love strobe lighting too, but sometimes it’s nice to have something a little softer and easier to work with. A light like this is really fool-proof. You don’t have to know a lot about photography to be able to use this light. It will just immediately enhance your photos. I recommend using the diffuser so that your portraits are a bit more evenly lit, but that’s just me. :)

There are also a few fun features like various speeds of flashing lights, so if you’re wanting to imitate flickering candles, flashing police lights, or more of a party vibe, you can have lots of fun filming music videos and things like that. The battery lasts about 3 hours, which is typically enough time for a shoot. It’s also nice that it doesn’t need to be plugged in at all times like a standalone light. When I’m in the middle of a shoot, I tend to trip over anything that’s around so it’s truly safer for me to avoid cables at all time…

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And of course, my favorite thing about it is it’s size. It is SO small and easy to travel with. It’s literally 5” x 2.5”. It doesn’t take up any space at all in my camera bag, and that’s honestly amazing for how much creativity you can get out of such a tiny little light. Needless to say, this light will be going with me on every single trip from now on. Not to mention, it’s incredibly affordable. I’m so used to spending hundreds of dollars on lights, but the Mochi light is only $50. A steal, if you ask me. It’s a great gift for beginner photographers, and a perfect addition to the traveling photographer’s camera bag. I love it, that’s all I have to say. It even exceeded my expectations. I thought there was no way a $50 light could actually keep up, but it’s exactly what I was looking for. A tiny, feature-packed light that can go with me anywhere. Love it.

WHERE TO BUY THE OKI MOCHI LIGHT

B&H Photo Video

I’m more than happy to answer any questions you might have about the Oki Mochi light, and I definitely recommend trying it out! I’ll be adding more test photos to this post as I use the light more, but I hope this post helps you decide if this light is for you!

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If you have any questions, I’m always happy to help! You can contact me here, or leave a comment below! Thanks so much for stopping by! You can also check out my B&H Photo storefront & Amazon Storefront for more camera/film recommendations. :) Have a magical day!

<3 Myles Katherine

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Canon R6 Mark III Review Using the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens with Sample Photos | Is it Worth the Cost & Hype?

January 25, 2026

I’m SO excited to review this camera. I’ve been keeping an eye on the R5 and R6 lines by Canon for a while now. The Canon R6 Mark III was just released in November 2025 and I had the opportunity to try it out recently. And I’m not kidding when I say, this is my current dream camera. It was everything I was hoping for and is now on my list as the camera I plan to purchase this year to replace my EOS R. I’ve had the Canon EOS R, which was Canon’s very first mirrorless camera, since 2020 (I have a full blog post about this camera here). I’ve been using it as my secondary camera at photo shoots and weddings, with the Canon 5D Mark IV as my main camera. There are a lot of things about the EOS R that just made it unreliable to use as my main camera, but it had some redeeming qualities that made me still kept it in my back pocket. Mainly, the photos were incredibly sharp and it had amazing low-light functionality. But it felt fragile in my hand, the controls didn’t feel intuitive, and there were features that kept activating when I didn’t want them to. I didn’t have time to fumble around with a camera at a wedding, so the 5D Mark IV was my go-to. After testing the Canon R6 Mark III recently though, I finally feel like there’s a Canon camera that edges out my 5D Mark IV. I can say without a doubt that when I do buy this camera, it’s going to be my main camera, with the 5D Mark IV as my backup. That’s kind of crazy to say, because for years the 5D Mark IV was considered top of the line in it’s price range for professional photographers. I’m also just ready for something more modern that competes with everything else out there by other brands.

STANDOUT FEATURES OF THE R6 MARK III

As the third iteration of the R6 cameras from Canon, they have definitely worked out some of the kinks. Canon hasn’t always been able to keep up with some of the other main camera brands when it comes to autofocus and video specifically. Canon made sense for photographers, but not really videographers. I think that is finally shifting though because the autofocus and image stabilization on the R6 Mark III is the best I’ve experienced so far with a Canon camera. I’ve somehow never owned a digital camera with image stabilization and I already miss it. Once you have image stabilization, you just can’t go back. All of my cameras and lenses feel outdated now, which is a bummer, but it’s also giving me the drive and inspiration to get rid of some old gear and spring for the R6 Mark III. While it’s not the most affordable camera in the world, you get a LOT for the price. To me, yes, it’s pricey, but if you’re a professional photographer, you’ll make back that money tenfold. It’s currently priced at $2799, but it sort of hovers in that mid-range of not-affordable but not-absurdly-expensive. It’s approachable to aspiring and professional photographers, but maybe not to the average consumer. If you’re hoping to grow your business or start your business, the R6 Mark III will bring a professionality to your work that can catapult you above other photographers who maybe aren’t willing to invest that much into their gear. But I’m telling you, your gear is the most important part of your business.

Other standout features include a 32.5 MP sensor (much better than the R6 Mark II’s 24 MP sensor), up to 7K video at 60 fps (insane!), super fast continuous shooting up to 40 fps (great for sports and wildlife photography), a super sturdy weather sealed body, dual card slots, a multiple exposure option, an articulating screen (great for vloggers and video), and so many other things. From the R6 Mark II, the image stabilization was improved upon (from about 8 IBIS stops to 8.5 stops, along with some other stabilization improvements), the battery life was improved (the R6 Mark III uses a new style of battery, the LP-E6P) and a different secondary card slot that uses a CF express Type B card which is faster in terms of write speed, especially for large RAW files and those 7K video files. It still has a UHS-II SD card slot though too, so don’t worry!

For me though, the image stabillization, 7K video and autofocus are what excite me most because I’ve never had a camera with such amazing video quality AND picture quality. What I love most about Canon is the stunning photo capabilities and natural beauty of the images. But I’ve always had to sacrifice on video functionality, which has made me feel like I could only ever be a “photographer” and never a true videographer. But the R6 Mark III would really expand my capabilities as a photographer/videographer hybrid shooter, which means more work for my business.

IMAGE QUALITY

Obviously, the 32.5 MP sensor makes a huge difference, especially if you’re looking for high quality images for your clients. This means it captures more detail and allows you to create larger prints that are still super sharp. It also gives you the ability to make tighter crops, so if you’re a sports or wildlife photographer, this could be an important feature. For me though, I just want the most beautiful images with the sharpest detail and highest quality. The R6 Mark III is such a huge jump from the previous versions of the R6 and a small jump for me from my EOS R. I think the reason I loved the images from my EOS R so much is because the 30.3 MP resolution created such sharp and detailed images no matter what lens I threw on there. It never made sense for me to go with the previous versions of the R6 because the MP were 20.1 MP with the first version of the camera and 24.2 MP with the R6 Mark II. It would have been a step down photography-wise, even if they were technically better video-wise. Going through the photos from my time with the R6 Mark III, the photos reminded me of a blend of my 5D Mark IV and my EOS R. They have a slight mirrorless look to them, which are super sharp but can sometimes come across more “digital”, but they still had those lovely color tones and natural beauty that Canon is known for. I’ve tried quite a few digital camera brands over the years, and I still find Canon photos to be the most beautiful right out of the box.

Canon RF 28-70 f/2.8 Lens at f/5.6

Canon RF 28-70 f/2.8 Lens at f/2.8

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WOULD I BUY THE CANON R6 MARK III?

Ohhh yes, and I plan to! It’s the camera on my list for the year. I just need to sell a bit of gear first! But it’s the camera I’ve been waiting for. The R5 line was always a bit too expensive and the R6 line didn’t make the cut for me until now. After using the R6 Mark III for a few weeks, it’s been hard going back to my EOS R and 5D Mark IV because they don’t have image stabilization and the video quality doesn’t compete at all. I’m anxiously awaiting the day the Canon R6 Mark III arrives on my doorstep. I also only have one RF lens at the moment, so I’m also considering lenses at the moment. For the images in this post, I used the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM lens and loved it. It’s much more affordable than some of Canon’s fancier RF zoom lenses. I always use a zoom lens as my main lens, and I currently shoot with the Canon 28-70 f/2 USM lens. It’s a HUGE lens, but it’s incredible. It’s a bit too big for the EOS R though, which is a pretty small camera, but I think it would work with the R6 Mark III, which has a larger, sturdier body. You can read more about that lens and see sample photos here!

IS THE CANON R6 MARK III WORTH THE HYPE AND COST?

I think so! While I was only shooting with the R6 Mark III for a few weeks, I loved every second of it. I’m so ready to upgrade from my EOS R and I finally feel like the camera that I need is here, waiting for me. Do I think it’s a little overpriced? Maybe? But not really? You’re getting SO much for the price. Years ago, a camera like this would have cost $5000-7000. Or more! Especially with the incredible autofocus and 7K video. You’re getting some truly amazing features and the possibilities are unlimited. You could be a professional photographer OR videographer with this camera and it really is a true hybrid. I’ve been waiting for this camera to come out and it lived up to my hype.

WOULD I RECOMMEND THE CANON 28-70MM F/2.8 IS STM LENS TO USE WITH THE R6 MARK III?

I had such a blast with the Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM lens. It’s amazingly small and lightweight, which is something I’m always looking for in a camera set-up. I’m honestly so sick and tired of giant digital camera set-ups that weigh a million pounds. I can hardly wait for the day that point-and-shoot cameras can compete with the pro cameras out there, and honestly, I think we’re just about to that day! When I was walking around with the R6 Mark III and the 28-70mm f/2.8, it didn’t feel like I was carrying around a $4000 camera set-up. And to me, this is a good thing. My body didn’t hate me the next day, I didn’t feel like a target, I didn’t feel like people were staring at me, and it just felt like the perfect travel camera. Yet it still looks large and professional enough to be shoot a wedding without your clients wondering how in the world you’re getting good photos with such a tiny camera. I even compared my photos that I took with my super fancy Canon 28-70mm f/2 USM lens and there wasn’t a huge difference. The main thing you’re getting with the f/2 lens is that extra wide aperture that can really bring a zing to portraits and adds an extra surreality to your photos if you’re shooting wide open. I love lenses with a crazy wide aperture because I feel that they allow me to be more creative and stand out from other photographers. It just gives me a little something extra.

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Canon RF 28-70 f/2 Lens at f/2

I haven’t decided yet if this is the lens for me, but it competes with the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II lens that I used to shoot with, but weighs half as much. I do love my Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.0, I just wish it wasn’t so dang HUGE and HEAVY. But the photos are stunning and make it all worth it to me. The RF 28-70mm f/2.8 would be a perfect backup for the f/2 lens though and would be my choice to use when I’m traveling or just spending a day with family or walking around town. The f/2 lens is just too large and heavy to use on a daily basis. For the price, the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 is a great deal that I feel might be underpriced. Especially considering how expensive the 24-70mm f/2.8 L II lens is and I find the images comparable. But the RF lenses are known for being sharp and amazing, and they definitely live up to it. It’s obvious that Canon is fading out the EF lenses, so it’s probably time for me to invest in another RF lens and the 28-70mm f/2.8 might end up being the one that makes the most sense for me. We’ll see!

WHERE TO BUY

I always recommend B&H Photo because they have standard, competitive prices, but with crazy fast shipping and excellent customer service!

CANON R6 MARK III

B&H Photo

CANON RF 28-70MM F/2.8 IS STM LENS

B&H Photo

Canon RF 28-70 f/2.8 Lens Multiple Exposure

Canon RF 28-70 f/2.8 Lens at f/2.8 ISO 100

I hope this post helps you decide if the Canon R6 Mark III is for you! It’s definitely the camera for me. I’ve included a ton of sample photos below. There are no filters on these images, but I have made minor adjustments to exposures, shadows, highlights, and color temperature to fit my personal style. There is no sharpness or clarity enhancements, curve adjustments, or color grading. If you have more specific questions about the editing, please feel free to ask!

<3 Myles Katherine

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 35 mm Film Review with Sample Photos in the Cotswolds! The Best Classic 35 mm Film Stock for Beginners

January 16, 2026

While I was packing for my trip to the Cotswolds in England, I knew I wanted to pack a few film stocks that I didn’t use very often. I wanted to be inspired and come home with images that were different than what I was used to. I have a tendency to choose Lomography Color 100 and 400 as my go-to film stocks, because they are affordable, versatile, and colorful. And then whenever I want the photos to be black and white, I just convert them in Lightroom, easy peasy. But when I first started shooting film in college, there was something truly special about shooting in black and white. The fact that you don’t have the option to convert it into a color photograph changes the way your mind composes the shot. You start to see everything in shapes and geometric lines. You pay more attention to contrast and light. In order to create a truly amazing black and white photo, you have to see the world in black and white. It just changes things. And that’s how I originally became obsessed with photography — by developing my first roll of black and white film in the darkroom and feeling the nostalgia and magic of black and white photography.

MY THOUGHTS ON ILFORD HP5 PLUS 400 35 MM FILM

I was excited to take a trip down memory lane and shoot with some black and white film rolls on my trip, and one of the 35 mm rolls I took with me was Ilford Hp5 Plus 400. Nowadays, when I’m shooting with black and white film, I catch myself wondering if I should have just brought color film with me and if I’m going to regret my choice. But once I got my film back from the processing lab, I realized this wasn’t the case at all. I was in love with the black and white photos. I loved the classic feel and the way the photographs took me back in time. With Ilford Hp5 Plus specifically, I loved the contrast and the deep blacks. The highlights have an overall light gray tone which makes them feel like they’ve been sitting in an attic and you're sorting through someone’s distant memories. There was so much history to the buildings and locations I was photographing anyway, and I think it was the perfect way to capture them.

The film is super sharp with just the right amount of graininess for a 400 speed film. While the blacks are dark, there is an amazing amount of detail in the shadows. If you’re looking for even more stark contrasted film, I recommend shooting with a 100 speed film like Neopan Acros 100 (I have a full review about this film on my blog here!). But 400 speed films are a perfect everyday film speed that work on sunny and cloudy days, in the sun or the shade. 100 speed films are really only for bright, sunny days if you’re shooting outside, but you’ll get less grain and a cleaner overall look. It’s really all about preference, but I find 400 speed films to have the perfect blend of both worlds. It still has the grainiess that makes it look like film, but it’s not as grainy as 800 speed film, and can handle more lighting scenarios that 100 speed film. If you’d like more black and white film recommendations, I have a blog post about my top 5 favorite black and white 35 mm films here!

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WOULD I BUY IT AGAIN?

Yes, without a doubt. One of the best things about this film is that it’s affordable too! Black and white films are typically cheaper than color films, and is great for beginners while you’re getting your feet wet so you don’t break the bank. Shooting film can be expensive, but I tend to buy my film in bulk which can usually save a little bit of money. I think my favorite thing about this film is that every single photo turned out. Even when I was inside a dark church or photographing that last minutes of daylight as the sun set, or in the dark, covered woods photographing flowers, they all turned out beautifully. This isn’t always the case with certain film brands. It’s a super reliable, versatile film that is perfect for traveling, that’s for sure. I have a few more rolls of Ilford HP5 Plus left and I can’t wait to shoot with it!

WHERE TO BUY ILFORD HP5 PLUS 400 35 MM FILM

My personal favorite place to buy film is B&H photo. They have fair, competitive prices and have SUPER fast shipping. It’s 2-day shipping for any order over $49, so that’s a pretty sweet deal to me! They have definitely saved me on a couple of occasions when I needed film last minute. Not to mention, they are sometimes one of the only online sites to carry specific, niche film stocks. Adorama is great photography & gear-based website too. Amazon is great for the convenience factor and sometimes has good deals on bulk orders of Ilford HP5 Plus, but it’s not always available there. Hope that helps in your search!

B&H Photo

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Thanks so much for stopping by! I’ve included a ton of my favorite photographs from my trip below using Ilford HP5 Plus 400. There are a few photos from London too! I also have a full review on my blog about the camera I used for these photos, the Samsung Evoca Zoom 115. It’s an incredible little tiny point-and-shoot camera that is super cheap and has SO many amazing and fun features. I’ll be posting a YouTube video about that camera on my channel, Cameras & Cats, soon so make sure to stay tuned! You can subscribe to my YouTube channel here! And you can watch all of our videos from our 10-day hike in the Cotswolds on my channel too. Not to mention, I wrote a full guide that you can download for free here if you’re interested in taking a 102 mile hike through stunning farmland. If you want to get away from society, this is the way to do it, I tell ya.

<3 Myles Katherine