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    Neil_42 reacted to fseaver in Fuji X-H1 – Your Opinion   
    Not interested. I am not a video person!
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    Neil_42 reacted to KrisAK in Fuji X-H1 – Your Opinion   
    For stills, this would be a fantastic, if pricey, upgrade from my X-T1.
     
    But my real interest is video. While the footage looks fantastic (indeed, as it did/does with the X-T2), for practical use the camera dies the death of a thousand cuts: no zebra or waveform, reportedly unimpressive AF, lack of headphone jack, record times limits, file spanning (Fat32 4GB limit). And in the Cinema5D overview, a number of flat out bugs that, while hopefully fixable through firmware, don't inspire much confidence.
     
    And then there's the ongoing lack of updated lenses. A nice feature of the X-H1 is the though put into silent operation; ironic, given the noisiness of some of their nicest lenses.
     
    If I were to buy for video, it would probably be and X-T2 with grip (much cheaper now), but most folks who've gone that route have moved on to other brands.
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    Neil_42 reacted to rpkphoto in Fuji X-H1 – Your Opinion   
    The X-Hi has lots of great features, but suffers from size-creep; how many models from now until Fuji's flagship camera is as big as a Canikon?
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    Neil_42 reacted to Adam Woodhouse in EF-X 500   
    Agreed.  I have the flash and it has performed well.  
     
    There isn't many people that have that flash (at least it seems that way on the forums) because they are all wanting a cheaper alternative.  But anyone that has it, I haven't yet seen anyone complain other than wishing it was not line-of-sight when using as master/slave setup.
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    Neil_42 reacted to George_P in Battery Management and the Fuji X-T2   
    I seldom shoot more than a few pictures at a time, but for comparison: currently at a jazz festival after the second day, 455 shots still at the first battery with about 1/3 left in it. X-T10, 90mm (i.e. no OIS), EVF+Eye mode, CH, no chimping, jpg+raw. Batteries: I have three, they are numbered and I rotate them, two are aftermarket and they are as good as the original.
     
    Poor bass, had a cold, had to wear a hat.
     

     
    full resolution: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4456/37823072002_5d4001a462_o_d.jpg
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    Neil_42 reacted to Vidalgo in Battery Management and the Fuji X-T2   
    To help for sorting of batteries, here is how to read datecode:

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    Neil_42 reacted to jlmphotos in I did it! I went and got me another 18-55!   
    Well my friends I went and done it!
     
    Some of you guys who have been here a while may recall my daughter "borrowed" my X-T1 and my "don't leave home without it lens" the Fuji 18-55.  For the last several months I've been photographing using my primes only -- the fabulous 16 f1.4, the 23 1.4, 35 1.4, and 60 2.4 plus the 55-200 zoom.  And I loved doing that.  I've truly enjoyed making images as I have to be slower, and more thoughtful in the process plus, let's face reality, the primes will always beat a zoom with regards to sharpness, and micro-contrast among other things.
    However, the 18-55 is a lens I cannot live without!  I love it.  There I said it.  If I loved it any more I'd have to name it and provide it it's own ss number for tax purposes.  
    I do plan on continuing to use primes for most of my images as I really enjoyed using them and have weened myself off the zoom, but I will feel much better knowing my 18-55 is back in my bag just in case I need it!
     
    To be completely honest:  I looked at the 16-55 2.8.  Many of you who "know me" know that I've said I would never purchase this lens, and it's brother the 50-140 2.8 due to 1) the weight  and 2) price.  I looked at the 16-55 2.8, i thought about it, but I just couldn't bring myself to purchase this heavy, and expensive lens when for a quarter of the price my 18-55 works wonders, is super tack sharp, and has provided me with YEARS of use -- my original 18-55 was the kit lens that came on my Fuji X-E1 I purchased back in February 2013!
     
    This image below is one of over 16,000 images I have taken in various locations ranging from Key West, to Prince Edward Island in Northern Canada between mid-July, and early November.  I believe I "lost" the 18-55 to my daughter when I returned from the Keys and was prepping to head north -- this image was in fact taken with the 18-55 lens.
     
    So, I'm now whole again and I couldn't be happier knowing it's there in case I need it.
     
    PS:  Here in the Classifieds I'm offering for sale my Zeiss/Touit 12mm F2.8 lens.  Check it out if you are in the market for a wide-angle for your Fuji!

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    Neil_42 reacted to Tommyboy in EF-X 500   
    When I sold my Canon gear a year ago, the one thing I missed was its outstanding flash capability. On full auto, it rendered consistently balanced, excellent exposures. As a friend put it, "Your flash photos don't look like flash photos."
     
    When I went Fuji, I had a brief, disappointing affair with the EF-42.
     
    I recently put my X-Pro2, 18-55, and my newish EF-X 500 in the hands of a relative with no experience. Full auto, bounce with diffuser, low white ceiling. I'm pretty impressed with the exposures. Shot RAW processed in LR.
     

     

     

     

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    Neil_42 got a reaction from pringles in First Camera X-T2?   
    If you can afford it, get the X-T2 with the 18-55 mm kit lens. Great camera that you will grow with. I've had one since they were released and enjoy using it frequently. The camera feels good to hold and use and the viewfinder is bright and large.
     
    As a previous reply stated, the lens is good for a wide variety of photographic opportunities. As you discover your preferences and needs, you may want to look at a wide-angle or something like the 55-200 mm telephoto zoom. Fuji has a reputation for excellent lenses.
     
    Whatever your decision, enjoy yourself. Photography is a great skill you will have a good time mastering.
     
    Neil
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    Neil_42 reacted to Enzio in Macro with Fuji X   
    ### open thread ###
     
     
    with the Fuji XF 23/2.0 and Close-up lens ...
     

    Gottesanbeterin by Enzio Harpaintner, auf Flickr
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    Neil_42 reacted to Felnus in Macro with Fuji X   
    DSCF8156 by felnus2, on Flickr
     
    X-T10 with Jupiter 11 135mm F4 and extension tubes.
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    Neil_42 reacted to konzy in Macro with Fuji X   
    X100T has a cool macro mode! Bad news: you need to be very close... Good news: it develops your ninja skills!
     

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    Neil_42 reacted to Hermelin in Macro with Fuji X   
    Not sure if this counts. Shot just 1 hour ago with my 35 f/2
     
    DSCF2070 by Filip Hermelin, on Flickr

    DSCF2067 by Filip Hermelin, on Flickr
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    Neil_42 reacted to Cornelson in Streetphotography (open thread)   
    XT-1
     
    Wysłane z mojego LG-K420 przy użyciu Tapatalka
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    Neil_42 reacted to sadaqat in Streetphotography (open thread)   
    Amsterdam

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    Neil_42 reacted to sadaqat in Streetphotography (open thread)   
    Vangough museum, Amsterdam, 14mm f/2.8

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    Neil_42 reacted to sadaqat in Streetphotography (open thread)   
    Vangouh museum, Amsterdam

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    Neil_42 reacted to Aswald in Streetphotography (open thread)   
    I don't know why but people get offended about almost everything nowadays.......perhaps the truth hurts sometimes and yeah, it's always easier to make it someone else's problem rather than our own. IMO, the title and the pic is very powerful. Definitely thought provoking...whether it is acceptable or not depends on who and where you are.
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    Neil_42 reacted to citral in Streetphotography (open thread)   
    II wouldn't say that. I'd say the title is very unfortunate, not because I am shocked but because I firmly believe a phtograph's interpretation should be up to the viewer, it's not the role of the photographer to tell people how they should interpret it. Something like Street Name - Year would be much better imo. I don't like titles that are oriented because they seem to imply the viewer is not intelligent enough to make a link on his own about what's happening, so he needs the help of the pohotgrapher to explain him what it's about.
     
    Now if one discards the title, he can imagine anything. Would it be called "dreaming about fine lingerie" people would react differently. I know a man from poland who would find this woman a bit underweight. It's all a matter of personal perception and interpretation.
     
    I would argue that it's really a shame that some people think one should not photograph fat people because it's disrepectful, or children because it's creepy.
     
    If the viewer has issues in his head and thinks immediatly about sex when seing children, or about morbidity when seing overweight people it is entirely HIS problem, not the photographer's and certainly not mine. I don't mind my children being photographed because they are part of an interresting scene or just because they are beautiful.
     
    Why could only beautiful slim women, flowers, sunsets and men in suits be photographed? How is that any more sane and democratic than photographing everyone, the homeless included?
     
    How is photographing the ass of a beautiful woman next to the rear of a race car and call it "nice bottoms" less exploitative than to photograph a not-so-slim one next to a scrawny mannequin and call it "slender dreams"? It is not. It's all about perception and street photography is often about juxtapositions of things that work in the picture without necessarily having anything to do in real life (here we can't even be sure that the woman is looking at the mannequin due to the angle, that made the picture work in the first place)
     
    The title is unfortunate but the picture does not discredit street photography which is exploiting life to make interresting pictures imo. Somehow nobody has risen a concern about the '"out of sync" picture capturing a woman that one could depict as being probably anorexic.
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    Neil_42 reacted to graflex in Macro lens?   
    An enlarging lens makes a great macro lens. Fuji makes it easy to mount basically anything to their cameras. High quality enlarging lenses are nearly being given away these days -- I just pulled one out of a drawer. I mounted a 60mm Rodagon to my camera, from what I can see Fuji's 60mm may be nearly as good but it's a lot more $$$$. You lose the auto-focus and auto control of the aperture, but odds are you're on a tripod and focus peaking anyway so no real loss.
     
    What I needed was:
    1. 42mm to 39mm step ring. https://www.ebay.com/i/142170759478?chn=ps&dispItem=1
    2. Set of 42mm extension tubes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Extension-Tube-3-Ring-L8D-Set-Adapter-for-M42-42mm-Screw-Mount-Camera-Lens-/190771677877?hash=item2c6ae0cab5:m:mkzsdJiy3yrqcDryT2bR0yQ
    3. Fujix X to 42mm helical adapter. https://www.ebay.com/i/331751586785?chn=ps&dispItem=1
     
    I spent less than $50.00. You really want the X to 42mm adapter to have a focusing helicoid. How close you can get then just becomes a matter of the extension tube length. With a 60mm enlarging lens and the shortest tube in the set I can focus infinity. Here's a recent close-up.
     

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    Neil_42 reacted to bbestone in Macro lens?   
    I just acquired a used Tokina 100mm f 2.8 D macro lens, and shooting macro for the first time for me, I was impressed by the lens. Used it on an Xt2 with adapter.
    No doubt I need practice.! -g-



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    Neil_42 got a reaction from glospete in I'm going to buy the X-T2, need some advice   
    You have made a good decision. The one lens that you might consider in addition to the 18-135 (which I own and love) is the 10-24. Very sharp, and the widest lens Fuji makes. If landscapes are a specialty of your wife, she would love this lens.
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    Neil_42 got a reaction from Mike G in I'm going to buy the X-T2, need some advice   
    You have made a good decision. The one lens that you might consider in addition to the 18-135 (which I own and love) is the 10-24. Very sharp, and the widest lens Fuji makes. If landscapes are a specialty of your wife, she would love this lens.
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    Neil_42 reacted to Mike G in I'm going to buy the X-T2, need some advice   
    Andrew, yes I own an 18-135mm, I don't see sharpness a problem. It has a very useful focal length range and hence it is a versatile lens, also the OIS helps.
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    Neil_42 reacted to Arthur in X-T20 First Impressions   
    My first X-T20 photo:

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