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We have a dog track not far from my location, and the greyhounds rescued from the track—in my experience—have been the most friendly and gentle animals. Takes them awhile to become acclimated to not living in a cage, but they adjust and seem grateful for a chance live a good life. They make good photographic subjects. Ron

Hi Him, Thanks for a chance to view your envious dog/photo collection. My older slides are currently inaccessible, as I have recently moved to a new location and the transparencies of yesteryear were stored—in no particular order—in large boxes. Finding one specific image would take weeks. Thankfully, the digital world has eliminated the archival problem. Your weather sounds great. Some time ago, I resided in Northern Italy, where the climate went from hot and humid in the summer months to snowy, damp and cold in the winter. But I have been in South Florida for 41 years and have become accustomed to the heat and humidity of the subtropics. Regards Ron

Yes, I've basically given up on pet photography, as I'm tired of cleaning dog drool from my lenses. They seem to comprehend the command "look here," as "lick here". Not sure what the weather is like in Switzerland right now, but here in South Florida it's beginning to warm up, and that means condensation on lenses when leaving an air-conditioned environment. Regards, Ron

Hi Stephen, Dye cast model? I had considered that possibility, because I have never been able to convince a dog to sit that still for a photo of that quality. That said, it is great reproduction. Standard Poodle's make great, loyal pets. Ron

Let me know if it works as desired. Btw, I meant to ask your dog’s breed. He or she is magnificent. Ron

Thank you for the info, I will keep an eye out for that brand.

Let me know how the screen protector works out in terms of clarity, etc. Ron

Another great image. As for the strap and metal buckle, I guess it depends upon the case you employ. Like most people, I've got a storeroom full of discarded camera bags that include the somewhat coveted Billinghams, which are a major nuisance to use on a daily basis, but are great for storage. More recently, I've purchased an oversized messenger style bag made by Lill-E that allows for easy removal of the camera and accessories while the bag is shoulder carried. As for the strap, I tend to drape it over a divider and drop the bulk of it into an available, open space. It looks like the Fotostrap buckle is far enough away from the camera to avoid touching the LCD while in the case, or while carrying, but that remains to be seen. I am fairly OCD about my equipment, and when i have sold, even years-old cams—and there have been many— they've been in like-new condition. So I will be certain to evaluate the strap to consider your concern. Unfortunately, it cannot be returned, and if there's a problem it will likely end up sleeping with my stash of bags. P.S. here is a link to an Amazon page for a GFX screen protector: https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Shield-Screen-Protector-Crystal/dp/B06XGP44P4 There are numerous other manufacturers of GFX glass screen protectors on the Net. BTW, I meant to ask, are you satisfied with the Godox?

Amazing photo! I agree, the 63mm is a great hunk of glass ... I use it most of the time. But I am also very enthusiastic about the 120mm with OSS. By the way, I was about to order the neck strap, but found that it was out of stock at most resellers. I subsequently came across the "Fotostrap," https://fotostrap.com/collections/featured-products/products/dutch-1) which has an all leather attachment at the camera side that, to my eyes, appears more sturdy than the laniard used by Peak Design.

Hi Him, Thank you for the photo. I was hoping to eliminate the original GFX clips that I already have installed with the plastic inserts, however, the attachment depicted in your photo appears to be a viable alternative. Thanks again. I'll place an order for one.

Hi Him, Thanks for the suggestion, I'll take a look at their strap. Addendum: I've just visited the Peak Design site and viewed the two available strap styles. The site video, however, appears to show the attachment of the strap to the camera's eye-lits, where as the GFX has a different mounting situation. How did you manage to attach the Peak strap to your GFX?

Hello, The GFX is a great MF camera, but the included neck strap is not. Given the apparent nonstandard means of attachment, I wonder if any users have found an alternative, as I have searched and, so far, have come up empty? Thank you in advance.

Hi Kimballistic, I do use the GFX for landscape, and it's fantastic, but there are times where a lighter load is necessary, or desirable. Additionally, the A7rIII has IBIS that will work with the multitude of Leica, Canon, etc lenses that I keep in my stable, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for a cumbersome tripod. And, of course, there are non-landscape photographic opportunities where the a7rIII excels. Between the two, for my purposes, I have all bases covered.

It appears that Fuji has found a—non filter/lens— solution for at least one cause for the "turn camera off..." message on the X-H1, but too late for me, as I have already moved on and have replaced the camera with a Sony A7rIII. While I liked the form factor of the Fuji more so than the Sony, the added megapixels of the Sony make a huge difference for my landscape photography. And while I have read posts from those who feel that 24MP is "more than enough" for landscape work, side by side comparisons of 24MP vs 42MP (full-frame), of the same scene, same lighting conditions and camera position, same camera settings and lens approximation, developed in Capture One Pro 11 and viewed at 100% on a calibrated monitor have demonstrated a clearly visible difference in favor of the larger sensor, as would logically be expected. That said, I have not abandoned Fuji entirely, as I own and use a GFX-50s ... a super camera.

Hi Rokpish, We can agree to disagree. The "turn camera off..." issue appears to involve select cameras across the entire Fuji line (see the GFX and other model threads on this forum). I use the same B&W slimline filters on all my lenses, including the GFX50s, and have never encountered an issue. Furthermore, the shut down message has appeared on my X-H1 without anything attached to the front element , i.e., no filter or hood; clear evidence for a cause other than filter. That said, and despite the fact that I like the form-factor (same as the GFX), I have returned it, and will either wait until Fuji does or does not sort things out, or opt for something non-Fuji.

Hi, If there is an issue with filters and "X" lenses, one would have to assume that the beta testers would have come across same. Furthermore, the fuji developers should know that photographers use,or are going to use filters. Personally, if the "turn camera off..." message turns out to be a lens/filter problem, my faith in Fuji cameras will take a nosedive. To not anticipate something as basic as the use of filters is unacceptable for a camera manufacturer. But to be fair, it appears that all of the brand-makers these days are pushing their products out of the door so quickly—in the name of profit—that they are leaving themselves open to unresolved issues and problems that they sort out with yet another "new and improved" model. I guess that the new business model for the big producers is release them(cameras and accessories) and we'll figure it out later—sound familiar?

I am a GFX 50s owner/user and, so far, have not had that problem with my 63mm lens. However, yesterday, I received a brand new X-H1 with a 16-55mm F2.8 lens and, just within a few hours of use, the message appeared more times than I could count. Tech support has indicated that either the camera body or the lens is defective, but given the numerous accounts generated by users of different X series cameras, it's beginning to sound more like a series-wide issue. IMO, whether this represents an inherent design flaw involving the lenses, firmware, or some common aspect of the camera bodies, remains to be determined. But my GFX is a keeper ... the X-H1 is being returned.

Hello, With or without filter makes no difference. I spoke with Fuji tech support and was told to send the camera back, that either it or the lens is defective. I am a GFX 50s owner as well, and while all of my GFX lenses have UV filters on their front ends, I have never encountered that error message. But jumping over to the GFX section of this forum has revealed a post/topic that mirrors the X-H1 experience, and an Internet search demonstrates that other fuji "X" cameras have had the same problem. Seems to be an issue common to many X series cameras ... a genetic or developmental defect?

Hello, Received my X-H1 and 16-55mm lens combo yesterday, and since then have received the "turn off camera..." message 3 or 4 times. I have the recommended SD cards installed and the lens is seated properly. I've noticed that others have encountered this experience with the GFX 50s and several of the other, various "X" model cameras that they have attributed to a lens obstruction. In this regard, the only addition to my lens is a 77mm B&W UV filter screwed into the front threads of the lens. Not sure if this is a firmware issue or defective hardware. Anyone else with the problem?

I began my Fuji experience with a GFX-50s but, while the camera can be effectively handheld, it is not ideal, and begs for a tripod. Enter the X-H1. While its resolution cannot come close to the GFX, i suspect that as long as I avoid large crops, the IBIS will more than make up for the IQ loss when it comes to street/opportunistic photography. For landscape and portraiture, however, I will stick with the GFX. That said, the menus and overall operation are very similar to the GFX, and share many of the same features. So far, it looks like a keeper.

The menu item is titled "IS," as opposed to IBIS.

My X-H1 and 16-55mm lens arrived this AM and, after charging the battery, I took a few test shots. While Capture One Pro 11 does not yet recognize the X-H1, I changed the camera name to X-T2 in EXIF Editor and the RAF files were accepted without issue. Assuming that Phase One will eventually add the X-H1, EXIF editor provides an easy, temporary workaround.

Hello, I am a delighted GFX 50s owner/user, and am painfully aware of the issues surrounding this camera and Capture One. That said, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of a new X-H1 and wonder, since it has the same processor as the X-T2, if its RAF files will be accepted by Capture One? Anyone with knowledge or experience with same would be appreciated. Thank you in advance, Ron

Hello, I have been closely following and anticipating the release of the X-H1 to complement my GFX-50s. However, the information currently available makes no mention of the presence or absence of exposure aids, such as a histogram display. Does anyone know if the X-H1 has a histogram, RGB or otherwise? Thank you in advance, Ron