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I use to have them on my X-Pro2 & XT-1, but have found that the weight of the camera, various lenses and on shoe flash was stretching the leather and putting extra strain on the stitching, I have now changed back to think tank straps.
I do however use one on my X100T, without any problems.
The weak links are the leather and stitching.
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Having seen the specs
And a clearer image of the flash it looks quite like the Nissin i40, though it does not have the i40 locking shoe and not dial's on the back, which some will prefer.
Firmware updating is a great plus.
Still a good way to proceed as far as size of flash units are concerned.
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Hello, Forum Virgin here,
I wonder if you can give me your opinions? I have an x100T and Xpro2. I'm looking for an on camera flash for them. I was going with the i40 Nissin but I read on here about the poor build quality. So what would you recommend? Thank you in anticipation.
The Nissin i40 sits well on the X100 series I have one and have no problems with build quality and no issues with TTL
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I have both the X-T1 and the new X-Pro2, I noticed that the flash shoe contacts were the same on both, so I wanted to check if I could use the EF-X8 flash on both, here is their reply:
"Thank you for contacting FUJIFILM UK.
We have tested this flash with our X-Pro2 camera, and can confirm that the EF-X8 flash is compatible with the X-Pro2.
The Fujifilm X World Team"
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Thinktank DSLR battery holder, comes in 2 and 4 battery versions. Fabric with usual Thinktank bulletproof construction, highly recommended.
I fully agree, I use the mainly the single pouch with a compartment for a card
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Back in the day when Robert Capa landed in Normandy, he was probably using his Contax II rangefinder camera's, which did not even have a light meter! His problems were, not being killed or wounded by all the deadly munitions flying about. His few remaining images are iconic, most of the images he took on that day were so badly damaged in the darkroom as to be unusable.
He was unfortunately died in French Indo China [Viet Nam] in 1954 after stepping on a land mine. He was IMO one of the greatest war photographers.
I think he would have liked the X100 series for street photography
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I would go for the XT-1 c/w 18~135,I use this combo and I am very satisfied. If you can stretch your budget, consider the Fuji XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter.
Cheers
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I have the Nissin i40 which is very good and sit's well on my X100S/T bodies. I had the Fuji EF-42 but I was never very satisfied with the build quality for the price. I sold it and bought the Metz 44 AF-2 used mainly with my X-Pro! & X-T1, another good reason for this flash as it has the facility to allow firmware updates, that is apart from the superior metz build quality.
Have a good one
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I have too many, or not enough, it all depends on: 1/ What I kind of photo shoot I am doing; 2 / Weather.
I do not give a hoot about what looks 'classy' or 'cool' I want what is best for my gear and my comfort, I therefore use either thinktankphoto or Billingham particularly when it rains as I know that the kit in the Billingham will stay dry. I have always been amazed that some people will spend a small fortune on their photo kit, but consider spending small change on a bag to protect and carry it.
Cheers and have a good one
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I agree on the Billingham. I have the Hadley Pro, which was only marginally more expensive than the Digital despite being significantly larger. My father owns the Digital and it is a greta bag, I really trust their product in all kinds of weather conditions, but the price point for such a small bag seems way too high. I think you can find a much more cost effective solution than the Hadley Digital.
However at the end of the day, when you use a Billingham bag, whichever the size, your gear will stay dry, unless of course you go swimming or diving with it!
Remember your gear usually cost's more than a Billingham bag, a cheap bag is a false economy, you get what you pay for in this world.
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Where do I start! I have four, it depends what gear I am using and the weather:
1) Billingham Hadley with just the X100S/T and flash, or X-Pro1/X-T1 18~135 or 18~55 lens and no flash
2) Billingham L2 with X-Pro1/X-T1, 18~135 or 18~55 lens and i40 flash
3) ThinktankPhoto Urban disguise 40 with X-Pro1/X-T1,18~135 or 18~55 lens and i40 flash plus extra lenses dry weather conditions
4) Billingham 107 with X-Pro1/X-T1,18~135 or 18~55 lens and i40 flash plus extra lenses wet weather conditions
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I am afraid that whichever bag you will take with you, it will be very difficult not to be conspicuous if you carry a camera and 4 lenses.
The moment you take you camera from the bag and you change lenses ( otherwise why taking 4 with you?) you will attract attention.
Expert thieves on the ramblas would immediately spot you as a tourist and they would suspect a camera and lenses in any large or even small bag.
My advise to people who are afraid of their camera being taken from them is to avoid a bag altogether, especially when you are in Barcelona, and put your main lens on the camera.
Then carry the camera on one shoulder and wear a jacket or at least a body warmer or something without sleeves ( if too warm) to make it less visible and protect the camera from being snatched while not photographing. Have one or two other lenses in the pockets, preferably if closed with a zip.
The other thing that I would advise is to always be with at least one other person and while you are shooting have the other person act as a look out. People being relieved of their telephone while phoning in the streets is absolutely not unheard of and the same can happen with a camera while you are concentrating looking in the evf.
Good luck!
I tend to agree. If I was going somewhere that I felt insecure carrying a lot of gear, don't carry a lot of gear, I would use my X100T just take a spare battery or two, plus a couple of cards, I also wear a Domke vest [or similar] it is quite surprising how much you can hide in one of those, this obviates the use of a camera bag.
When I am 'street shooting' in a crowded place I have a Peak Design cuff strap as well as the camera neck strap.
Good luck and enjoy your trip
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If you use Cannon or Nikon flashes I don't think there you can get more value for money with the Yongnuo RF-603 Wireless Flash Trigger Kit (Transmitter and Receiver). It's all manual, but who shoots TTL in studio setup anyway.
I also have the Yongnuo RF-603 Wireless Flash Trigger kit. Excellent value for money, good build quality, as I said quite cheap!
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Try looking through the EVF on a bright sunny day, then look through the OVF!
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Having used many Metz in the past from the small 20 to the old hammerhead 45, it is good to see Metz for fuji. However I will stick to my Nissin i40 which I find is good for me, particularly as the size goes better with Fuji X series, apart from the size I like the metal hot shoe foot and the lock which IMO is better than the screw on the Metz.
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I always have used a neck strap preferably a braided cord <cordweaver> or one of the thinktank/domke variety.
I find this less conspicuous than a camera suddenly brought to eye level, also with street photography when used in conjunction with a w/a lens left at chest/waist level the image can be shot from there, people do not notice when left at that level , it also provides a different perspective.
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Camera straps are probably as individual as camera bags, what suits one does not suit another. I agree with Trenton Talbot the thinktank strap is excellent, I use one on one of my X-pro's, the Domke strap is very similar in construction.
I do remember however, back in the day when I was a confirmed Olympus OM1/2 user I had a strap from Olympus [i think] which was made from braided cord, I found this to be excellent, but that was lost many moon's ago, until I spotted the braided cord strap made by cordweaver http://www.cordweaver.co.uk/product.php?s=premium-cord-leather-camera-neckshoulder-strap
I now have one [black] on my X100s and a red one on my other X-pro1, as far as I am concerned they a strong and comfortable and do not cost the earth.
But as I said in the beginning straps are an individual thing
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For some while I have been using my Domke F-803 as by photo go-bag, but then I saw a very good deal on a ThinkTank Urban Disguise 40 V.1, at half the old recommended price, could I resist, not a chance.
Whilst the TT Urban Disguise 40 is only a bit bigger overall and a bit heavier, I do like the layout and the fact that it is constructed in ballistic nylon, with excellent YKK zips, to TT usual quality standard, I have used them before.
I went on a shoot with it today and I did not find it uncomfortable in the slightest. Using my X-T1 c/f 18~135 lens.
Is it the perfect bag, no, I do not think there is one, depending on what I need to use I have TT, Domke and Billingham and between them I may have the perfect combination.
Cheers
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When I need flash with some more power than my Nissin i40, I use a Yongnuo 560II with Yongnuo RF603II triggers, which work in manual mode.
The Yongnuo setup provides power [GN58] with excellent value for money.
Yes I would like to have TTL triggers for my Nissin, if and when they appear, without being exorbitant in price, I will get a pair, maybe 'Roboshoot' triggers
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Is the Meike MK 320 enough to light up group shots during a party indoors?
I think it is a case 'how long is a piece of string' how big the party and how large the room and how well lit the room is. You can extend the flash by increasing the ISO and if the image get's a bit too dark remove shadow's in post processing with LightRoom or similar software.
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I also use the Gariz half case for my X-T1 & X-pro1. Whilst they are expensive they are very good and allow full access.
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yes tnx. I knew that. But I don't want to screw it in the lens.
Any particular reason why not? I have been using screw in lens hood's for the past 40 odd years never had a problem.
As the thread on the lens is there for filters, screw in lens hoods should not present a problem
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Reminds me of the Leica M2 I once had, most probably the reason I like the X100s
Equipment storage
in Bags, Half Cases & Straps for Fuji X
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I keep my X-100 spare batteries, SD cards & Nissin i40 in my Thinktank Suburban Disguise 10 as a 'go bag' ready for use. My X-Pro2 spare batteries, SD cards & Nissin i60 in my think tank suburban disguise 30 also as a 'go bag' ready for use.
The rest of my misc gear is in a Thinktank Urban Disguise 40 that i use to use with DSLR kit prior to moving on to Fuji.
All neat and tidy and secure.