Jump to content

corama

Members
  • Posts

    10
  • Joined

  • Last visited

corama's Achievements

  1. had this issue wit a x100s, may need servicing, mine did that randomly for about 5 min and later it fixed itself. weird....
  2. thanks @glospete ! I forgot to mention that I only travel with 1 XT. I do use both XT on weddings only, I have not figure it out how to shot with 2 bodies on travels without drawing too much attention to me for safety reasons, maybe without fundaments, just fear, as some friends have been victims of armed robbery or pickpockets while traveling.
  3. Warning, long post… This is my background: When I travel, I always struggle selecting the gear I’ll use on the trip. I try to keep it as simple/light possible to enjoy the trip (normally walk 6-10 hours a day) while being flexible enough to avoid missing shoots because of gear limitation. Also, I have a concern on safety in dangerous places or pickpockets, so I try to be as low key as possible too. Besides traveling, I do a lot of street photography but also wedding and social events (not as first income) so most of my gear is more an expense than investment. I’m very critical with gear results/quality, so I tend to avoid cheaper lens/bodies/accessories and high ISOs so tend to pick faster lenses. Unfortunately, my budget is not unlimited so I have to pick gear wisely. I’m mostly prime shooter and have 14, 23 F1.4, 35 f2 and 56. XT2, XT1 and X100s cameras I have 2 type of travel that I have this problem: Local Travel, Small Towns/Villages, Hiking. I try to travel very light and shoot documentary, portraits, with some landscape. With X100s I miss a lot of wide shots, specially on interiors, close-ups (do not like the lack of sharpness at f2-f4 of x100s here) and tele shots. With the XTs I have to carry at least 3 lenses to cover what I normally shot and end up changing lenses a lot. Should I go with a zoom instead? Guided Tours or Photo Expeditions to tourist or exotic locations Big/long trips that you go once in your lifetime where photo opportunities are too varied within the trip and between trips, like the north/south pole, Africa, jungles or rainforests or cultural like Europe or Asia. Here I shot everything (photo or video) I face and struggle the most to plan if I need a telephoto or a wide angle or zooms or WR lenses or tripod or monopod…. I only went to Europe with XT and 14,23,35 and while weight was not an issue I changed lenses too much and was not enjoyable. For places where wildlife is the main attraction I’m doomed with my longest lens being the 56. I plan to travel more, so I want to hear your recommendations not only on lenses, but also on bodies, accessories, filters, bags etc. as I may change (sell) or add gear based on your recommendations. I greatly appreciate your help in advance Happy Holidays
  4. let me know if you find out.... I ordered at B&H when they had in stock, but five minutes after I received the confirmation of my order telling it was backordered, and is still like that since 2 weeks ago.
  5. @sacherjj Good to know, thanks for the advice, I do have a ND, but I think is only a 4. Will work if I shoot at f8 or f16 to get to 1/60? just to test what you say and then after I get some experience I may get more ND filters.
  6. I'm hesitant to buy the 18-55 as I already have the 14, 23, 35, 56 and video is not that important to me.... I'd rather get the 50-140. Since I already have a monopod I'll give it a try as you suggest. Thanks for your help!
  7. questions for video folks.... any clues? 1. I'm looking for a very compact stabilization rig for X-T2 to make quick videos (specially while walking) that can fit in my travel bag. I do not need pro grade rigs, just want to avoid getting a headache every time I watch the videos.... 2. would the AF noise of the 23 1.4 or 56 be picked by camera mic?? should I use an external mic instead? thanks!
  8. is the lens stabilization enough for avoiding shaky videos while walking? or a steadycam or gimbal is needed?? is the AF quick enough in AF-C?? I'm undecided about the 18-55 just for video, as I'm a prime shooter.
  9. I'm curious to know how many weight will add the power boost grip with 2 batteries, anyone has heard something? can't find that spec.
×
×
  • Create New...