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MShannon

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  1. Hey, I thought I'd share a few of my favourite X-T2 landscape / seascape images...
  2. They are very useful for keeping the camera on top of the tripod on the centre of gravity. They are very useful for landscape photographers because the tripod leans less and is more stable. This is particularly helpful on uneven ground or when working near water or in windy conditions, as it lessens the chance of the tripod falling over. It also makes switching between landscape portrait orientation easier as you don't need to recompose the image quite as severely. Studio photographers also find them much better for use as far as I'm aware.
  3. No worries, I watched it the other day but it still wouldn't persuade me to splash £160+ haha! The dude in the video got it for free so easy for him to say how great it is.
  4. I mentioned in my post that I'm aware of that particular grip. It's one of two that I would not be looking to buy. £164 is ridiculous for a bit of machined aluminium.
  5. Hi, I'm looking for an affordable L bracket that fits the X-T2 and VPB-XT2 booster grip. Thus far, I can only find two - made by Kirk and RRS. However, their prices are quite ridiculous. I've found a decent one for the X-T2 body only off which is essentially a Chinese knock-off from Kirk / RRS and was wondering if anyone has come across a knock-off/cheaper type that fits the X-T2 and VPB grip? Maybe it will take time before grip L brackets become common, who knows! Thanks, Mark.
  6. I bought and installed X-Transformer and run it as a Plugin through LR. It's unbelievably better and that's me just using it at the default settings. I may try and play about with the Sharpening and NR in X-Transformer as people previously said. I'll try turning them off as well. However, straight off default settings, the difference to LR is pretty stark! Glad I bought the software, much better demosaicing
  7. It would appear that the Viltrox one works perfectly well with the X-T2
  8. That is an informative post and it's good to get some insight to these things. The last sentence is sadly true :/
  9. I'm another Canon convert. My X-T2 seems ok wear wise and I've had it since October. I do try and look after it though when I have it out with me doing landscapes. It's had a few bumps in the house but the paint etc seems fine.
  10. I'm in a similar situation, albeit devoid of such advanced tech as I used to borrow the scanner from my work as and when required. It doesn't need to come home any more after I was given a wee promotion and have an office to house the photography equipment. How long did a scan at A0 take?
  11. Fortunately, I don't have to scan many 617 slides. I do love shooting that camera and format though as I feel it gives the brain a good workout. The scanning is probably the least enjoyable part but very necessary. I feel it is vindicated when I see the results up on someone's wall I'd love an Imacon, but they are too pricey to justify for my needs.
  12. Not many minutes as it goes. There's only one spot and I don't take too many photos therefore it's not too onerous for now. When I get more I'll end up getting it cleaned properly. When you talk about time consuming, scanning my huge 6x17cm slides from my Fuji GX617 and dust busting the scans - now that's onerous with no easy fix (please don't mention Digital ICE).
  13. Yeah, I'm aware that it has a built in intervalometer. An external one can offer more control and features however - as well as acting as a wired or wireless remote release. I've went ahead and ordered the Viltrox one ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013OY13D6?th=1 ) and I'll post here if it works well enough.
  14. My old 5D had coffee spilled on it (not by me I might add!) but it was never the same again after that. Seals might have made a difference, who knows....
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