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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from ChrisWebb in Proportion of people who have never had a problem   
    The only camera body failure I had was deterioration of the light seals - after about 30 years of use. I rebuilt that camera about 10 years ago, and it is as good today as the day I bought it. A Nikon FE. Digital has it perks, but I really miss film.
    Getting into this century though, I had a dumpster load of failure with electronic cameras both film and digital. But this is the key point - every single one of those failures was user error. All my own fault.
    I think today's cameras are beyond amazing, probably to a fault. But for quality and reliability, I like the Fujifilms, given today's shutter loads and electronic complexity.
    What would I like my next large purchase to be? A bunch of film for my Nikon.
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    itchy shutter finger reacted to Edp in Dynamic range of the X-T5 in action.   
    Maybe this is better....

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    itchy shutter finger reacted to Edp in What was months in planning and prep came to fruition.   
    So, when my wife and I decided to plan 7 months ago a trip to visit our daughter that was studying in Spain, it was the start of a long journey and introduction to Fuji.   Up until then I was a Canon user, from the time I was a teenager.   Fuji was never on my radar as a camera system I’d own.   I didn’t want to lug around all my FF canon gear, even stripped down ( I had been using a 5D mkIII), and so asked a bunch of my photography friends what they recommended the X100V as a great travel camera.   Sounded good to me, and the reviews looked good.  I was willing to use a fixed lens for a trip, so I went to buy it.  
     
    That’s when I discovered the x100V is rarer than a truthful politician, so searched out an alternate.   I liked what I saw with the X100V, namely the super small size, and so I started looking at maybe the x-pro3.   Well damn, that was as hard to find as the x100V!   At this point I heard about the x-T5 coming out and I figured that I had a shot at getting that at least, seeing how hard it was to find a Fuji product.   
     
    I got the X-T5 and was pretty stunned how small it was compared to my canon, and saw it was actually as small as my ancient canon a-1 I had as a teenager.  I was also happy to see the dials and ergonomics was much much like the A-1 and that felt like putting on an old favorite pair of shoes.   I was a bit concerned with using new equipment for a trip, but hey, YOLO.   I had another trip before the one to Spain, and got to really use it at a race event and stress test the usability.   I had also gotten the viltrox 75mm f/1.2 by that time and it was also a good time to test that lens for its ability to AF well.  
     
    By now I was fairly comfortable with the camer, but the true raison d’etre for this journey was the Spain trip.   I got back a few days ago and I have to say, the camera and entire ecosystem has brought back the pure passion for photography.  The compactness of camera and lenses made the difference between a chore to take picture (which often results to just using a phone to take a picture) to always having the camera comfortably in hand and joyfully snapping away.   I feel invigorated again to have a camera on hand.  
     
    here are some of the pictures so far, and I’m still adding more.   So many turned out well, far more than I would have thought.  

    https://edwardpalisoc.smugmug.com/Places/Portfolio/
     
    Be kind.  😝
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    itchy shutter finger reacted to ilyaV in Portraiture work, running topic   
    XT10, 56/1.2


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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from nictu in X-T20 - XC 15-45 f3.5 Vs. XF 23mm f/2 R WR lens.   
    I am a big fan of the XC 15-45, and while I do not own the 23 mm prime, I do have a 35 mm prime. I shot both lenses ad nauseum to see which was better, and as much as I like the XC 15-45, the prime offers the faster aperture and sharper detail, which doesn't really become a factor unless you print the photo or pixel peep it. The XC zoom, however, takes a mighty fine photo, and the utility of a zoom comes in handy when shooting while you are on the move. Not mention the XC's miniscule weight, also important when you are on the move.
    The way I decide which to shoot relies mainly on my plans for the session. If I'm shooting creative compositions in a fixed location, I choose the prime every time. If I'm out and about, the XC 15-45 is my tool of choice. I am a proponent of having both, once you get used to the unconventional operation of the XC 15-45.   
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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from Golden Oxen in First generation Fuji X lenses on 40MP sensor body?   
    This is a good question, but I think it leads down a bit of a rabbit hole. Lens resolutions are expressed as digital quantities of an analog distribution of light. As Herco pointed out, lenses may not exhibit uniform sharpness across its entire area, and I think most, if not all, don't. Therefore, that digital expression of lens resolution may not be accurate when rendered by a sensor of greater resolution, meaning one's perception of the resultant photo might not match the expectation the lens resolution measurement would suggest.
    What I'm trying to say is be careful what you wish for, because I suspect a 40MP sensor will be happy to expose the weaknesses of any lens one puts in front of it, new or old. And on what medium will one view all this resolution? I'm sure Fujifilm is likely to optimize the new lenses to the new sensor, whether it be by optical or firmware means. I have always suspected Fujifilm enhances the performance of its native branded lenses with a little in-camera processing help, and if that's the case, I think it does a great job.
    Does anyone here think the existing X-Trans sensors don't render good photos? I know 40MP is going to produce more pixels to peep, but will that equate to better photos? I don't know if one will see it unless large prints are made from the files. Computer monitors are what, 96 dots per inch? Consumer level photo printers are 600, or maybe 1200 dots per inch? 
     
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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from Death The Photographer in X pro3 For A Noob to ILC   
    Death, any X body will fill your photographic needs, but in my opinion, the X-Pro 3 is pro-tough and likely your best choice to live a 10 year tough environment pro life.
    While I never compared, publications say the Fujifilm JPEG's SOOC are a cut above other brands because of Fujifilm's history of film chemistry and color science. I now believe this, as I recently went exploring film simulations and image quality adjustments. The control over a finished image using these features is surprisingly comprehensive and really impressive. If I did pro work, I would shoot JPEG+RAW, but as an amateur, I may never shoot RAW again.
    I just did a deep dive on lenses, and was really impressed with the 27 mm pancake lens. It was great for literally any purpose. Its versatility is noteworthy. The 35 mm f/1.4 was an awesome lens, but the 35 mm f/2 really wasn't far behind. It's much smaller, lighter, and less expensive than the 1.4. If I didn't already have a 35 mm f/2, I'd buy the 27 mm in a heartbeat. As far as a zoom goes, the choices are many. If you are considering a general purpose zoom for just the occasional shot, I was shocked at how good the lowly (and tiny) XC15-45 is for this purpose. If you are looking for more zoom quality, the XF10-24, XF16-55, and XF16-80 are all great. No compromises in image quality with them. Bigger, heavier, and more expensive, though. I know little of the Laowa except it gets good reviews. I don't think any of these are natively macro, but I use extension tubes with my 35 mm f/2, and the results are more than satisfactory for me - I mean *really* sharp.    
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    itchy shutter finger reacted to VictorM in Polish Jura (running thread)   
    "Jura" is geological formation in Poland (aka Kraków-Częstochowa Upland) , which dominated by rocks and deep river gorges . 
    It is popular local tourist destination, with hiking and biking trails, rock climbing facilities. Yesterday we did short hike with kids. The weather was fantastic, with mix of sun and short rain. 
     


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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from Leonardo75 in How much difference does "in camera image stabilization" make?   
    cup4sharks - Have you worked any on shooting technique to minimize the hand shake? I learned a very long time ago that deep breath-exhale-hold-SHOOT is a technique that worked well for me at photography, shooting firearms, shooting bow and arrow, bowling, and even hammering nails.
    I just turned 66, and I can you with certainty I am not as steady as I once was, but I can still shoot 1/30 without OIS using this technique. My wife has the same issue as you - she has never been able to shoot a clear photo, and this is working for her now.   
    I don't have a Fuji body with IBIS, but I have three lenses with OIS, and the extra latitude for still shots is significant. I don't shoot video, so I can't comment on that.
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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from jerryy in Which exif attribute contains the shutter actuation count?   
    When researching this last night, I came across multiple references that said the image count includes both mechanical and electronic shutter actuation, and this was a Fujifilm idiosyncrasy. I recall none saying it was mechanical only.
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    itchy shutter finger reacted to Greybeard in Which exif attribute contains the shutter actuation count?   
    Yes you need to look at a file straight out of the camera and you need an Exif Viewer that shows the Fujifilm specific fields.
    Most of these fields (including the shutter count) are not documented by Fujifilm and not displayed by viewers that only show basic EXIF.
    Unless you are going to actually parse up the binary file you are going to trust a viewer of some sort.
    If you want to look at the raw exif data without uploading your file to a remote web site you can use this:
    Fujifilm Exif Viewer
    If you click on the plus sign top left you can load an image file into your browser (jpg or raw).
    The default view shows you the image and interpreted metadata - but if you right click and choose the EXIF option it shows you the entire list of EXIF tags - including Fujifilm specific - and the raw data without decoding.
    Scroll down and look at tag 1438 which is the field normally interpreted as shutter (or image) count.
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    itchy shutter finger reacted to jerryy in Which exif attribute contains the shutter actuation count?   
    Look for the EXIF key named "Image Count". You will probably have to look at the EXIF data for one of the RAF files or it may be in one of the in-camera made JPEGs.
    A lot of image processors will strip this key along with many others out of the EXIF data that does get saved to the TIFF or JPEG or ... images they create.
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    itchy shutter finger reacted to jw432 in Which exif attribute contains the shutter actuation count?   
    For an x-e3 which attribute contains the shutter actuation count?  This website tells me https://www.apotelyt.com/camera-exif/fujifilm-shutter-count a number but I cannot find that number in the Exif data.  I am simply trying to verify the value by looking at the source, not necessarily trusting a website.
    thx in advanced.
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    itchy shutter finger reacted to jmfitamant in Ken Rockwell X-T2 Review... X-T2 not really for Pro's   
    Ken Rockwell is the Chuck Norris of photography
    Ken Rockwell's camera has similar settings to ours, except his are: P[erfect] Av[Awesome Priority Tv[Totally Awesome Priority] M[ajestic]
    Ken Rockwell doesn't color correct. He adjusts your world to match his.
    Sure, Ken Rockwell deletes a bad photo or two. Other people call these Pulitzers.
    Ken Rockwell doesn't adjust his DOF, he changes space-time.
    Circle of confusion? You might be confused. Ken Rockwell never is.
    Ken Rockwell doesn't wait for the light when he shoots a landscape - the light waits for him.
    Ken Rockwell never flips his camera in portrait position, he flips the earth
    Ken Rockwell ordered an L-lens from Nikon, and got one.
    Ken Rockwell is the only person to have photographed Jesus; unfortunately he ran out of film and had to use a piece of cloth instead.
    When Ken Rockwell brackets a shot, the three versions of the photo win first place in three different categories
    Before Nikon or Canon releases a camera they go to Ken and they ask him to test them, the best cameras get a Nikon sticker and the less good get a Canon sticker
    Once Ken tested a camera, he said I cant even put Canon on this one,thats how Pentax was born
    Rockwellian policy isn't doublethink - Ken doesn't even need to think once
    Ken Rockwell doesn't use flash ever since the Nagasaki incident.
    Only Ken Rockwell can take pictures of Ken Rockwell; everyone else would just get their film overexposed by the light of his genius
    Ken Rockwell wanted something to distract the lesser photographers, and lo, there were ducks.
    Ken Rockwell is the only one who can take self-portraits of you
    Ken Rockwell's nudes were fully clothed at the time of exposure
    Ken Rockwell once designed a zoom lens. You know it as the Hubble SpaceTelescope.
    When Ken unpacks his CF card, it already has masterpieces on it.
    Rockwell portraits are so lifelike, they have to pay taxes
    On Ken Rockwell's desktop, the Trash Icon is really a link to National Geographic Magazine
    Ken Rockwell spells point-and-shoot "h-a-s-s-e-l-b-l-a-d"
    When Ken Rockwell went digital, National Geographic nearly went out of business because he was no longer phyically discarding photos
    For every 10 shots that Ken Rockwell takes, 11 are keepers.
    Ken Rockwell's digital files consist of 0's, 1's AND 2's.
    Ken Rockwell never focus, everything moves into his DoF
    Ken Rockwell's shots are so perfect, Adobe redesigned photoshop for him: all it consists of is a close button.
    The term tripod was coined after his silhouette
    Ken Rockwell never produces awful work, only work too advanced for the viewer
    A certain braind of hig-end cameras was named after people noticed the quality was a lot "like a" rockwell
    Ken Rockwell isn't the Chuck Norris of photography; Chuck Norris is the Ken Rockwell of martial arts.
    Ken Rockwell never starts, he continues
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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from Goonerjr in Survey: Most Used Fuji Lenses   
    I don't think the f2 version was out when the survey was started in 2016. Perhaps Admin can update this since there are so many new lenses.
     
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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from Goonerjr in X-E4 Rumor   
    I am elated to hear the X-E4 might be back on the roadmap. I am very excited the form factor lives.
    Fujifilm, please remember, the X-E is MINIMALIST. We know you can put nearly un-imaginable features in a camera, but you already did that to about a dozen other models. I think X-E users love those cameras because of what isn't on them. 
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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from ronny in X-E4 Rumor   
    I am elated to hear the X-E4 might be back on the roadmap. I am very excited the form factor lives.
    Fujifilm, please remember, the X-E is MINIMALIST. We know you can put nearly un-imaginable features in a camera, but you already did that to about a dozen other models. I think X-E users love those cameras because of what isn't on them. 
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    itchy shutter finger got a reaction from Jim White in XE-3 sale?   
    Jim, I'll start off by saying I'm completely in the tank for the X-E3, so my opinion is anything but objective.
    When I came to Fujifilm, I selected the X-E3 very carefully to suit my specific needs and best value. I was careful to NOT compare the X-E3 to other models because every model matches a different set of needs.
    In that regard, I never compared the X-E3 ergonomics to another Fujifilm model, with or without the D-Pad. However, I migrated from Nikon where I did have a D-Pad, and I do not miss it at all on the X-E3. In fact, I find X-E3 ergonomics to be optimal; I really don't think they can any more efficient than they are. For me, I think the addition of a D-Pad would actually slow me down. In shopping for a spare body, I rejected the X-E2s because of the D-Pad and placement of the other buttons. It just felt clumsy to me compared to the X-E3. 
    I believe the X-E3 at $500 USD is one of the best value opportunities in the market. I am buying another X-E3 at this price, so I'm putting my money where my mouth is.
    And my hope for the upcoming X-E4? I just hope it's the X-E3 just as it is.
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