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Tom H.

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  1. I shoot street life hand held, with some subject motion, easily with the 16mm wide open and 1/60 at iso 6400. For anything else, a tripod would be a better option. Shooting raw is recommended.
  2. Same here, I own an Xpan and it's by far my favourite film camera. Still use it on occasion.
  3. Winter still seems to be on the way, lots of rain coming through but I'm still waiting on snow... Fujifilm X-T1, 56 1.2 APD
  4. If Fuji makes a medium format camera, it will likely be using an older sensor design with a modern touch, just like the X-series. Tried and trusted, to keep the price down.
  5. Nikon has plenty of old designs to pick from to make a modern equivalent. They missed the point on the Df I feel, which is just too big. But a modern, full frame equivalent Nikon FM2 or classic Nikon Rangefinder would be hard to resist. I have a Nikon FM2 I still use, and it's a beauty. Only other body I feel is equally good looking is my X100T or Hasselblad 503CW.
  6. Gorgeous series.
  7. For daytime use, XF 23mm. Or the 35mm, but I feel the 35mm equivalent is more versatile as walkaround lens. For nighttime, XF 16mm. I shoot mine at night at ISO 6400 at 1/30 easily. It's never too dark for this combo. Great because Bangkok comes alive after dark. For portraits, XF 56mm or 90mm. Makes a good walkaround combo with a 23mm. 90mm is weather sealed, might come in handy. That's all I would take to be honest, Thailand is hot and humid. More weight, usually just means that you get tired sooner and sweat more. I was in Thailand when I was just a beginner photographer. Most of my gallery here are pictures taken with a Canon 500D and 50mm equivalent and a 200mm equivalent. I took 4 lenses, I usually left 2 or 3 at the hotel. http://www.tomhenderix.com/thailand/
  8. Just the 16-55 will be fine. f2.8 is plenty for most occasions. Travel light, walk lots, that brings you good pictures. I travel almost daily for work, and even though I nearly always have 2 bodies in my bag, I rarely use more than just the 1 body and 1 lens. David Duchemin, Magnum photographer, says it's the tip he gives everyone who asks the same question: one body, one lens. Nothing more.
  9. Almost everything we shoot has been done before, that's just the reality of the billions of pictures that are taken every year now. Really think what you're doing is unique? Think again. I like Gregory Heisler and Dan Winters a lot. It's bound to show up in my own work sooner or later, most likely unintentional. We mimic what we like. And I agree, I like Erez's more too.
  10. I second the autofocus for wide open shooting. I have had better results too on the 56 1.2 APD with it on and at smallest point, instead of relying on peaking.
  11. Gitzo GT1541 Traveller with a Markins ballhead. It's very small and light. And sturdy enough to even carry a fully loaded Hasselblad V series or larger DSLR. It's the only one I have. I have a Gorillapod and I hate it, never use it. Worst birthday gift ever
  12. My grandmother, 89 this year and still going strong. Fuji X-T1, 56 1.2 APD
  13. My 56 1.2 APD had focus and sharpness issues when I first got it. Images always seemed slightly soft and out of focus. I had to send it back twice. Now it's tack sharp even at 1.2. Your sample image looks like the issue I had at first.
  14. Mare, daughter of a colleague Fuji X-T1, 56 1.2 APD
  15. The af-l button is clearly there for that purpose. As it is on the X-T1 already. And you can also back button focus on the X100T.
  16. Prague Fujifilm X100T, 33mm TCL
  17. One and three are awesome, thank you for sharing :-)
  18. Will definitely look forward to the Acros, if it comes to the X100T or X-T1. I agree that while Velvia and Classic Chrome are nice on occasion, I find the b&w presets "meh" at best...
  19. Probably too soon to tell, they only just started shipping. And it's not compatible with many lenses either yet. If you need one now, best to order it. If you don't really need it, wait for some proper reviews. Knowing Fuji, it'll be at least "good", if not "fine" or "great".
  20. Agadir, yesterday evening. Fuji X100T.
  21. It's a steal at only 799$... *cough*
  22. Yes, for occasional use only, or nature shots when I take a big backpack. Or studio use, where weight is not really an issue. Can't see myself putting it in my workbag every day.
  23. Same for me, I think it's a gorgeous lens, but same feeling on the focal length. I love my 56mm APD for it's versatility. I'm looking forward to the 120mm Macro though. I loved using my Canon 135 f2 on my crop Canon body before.
  24. You'll enjoy it. Mine rarely leaves my side. Don't worry about a future camera and enjoy a great one you can buy right now
  25. Wow! You still have kidneys left? You haven't been doing this for long then?
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