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    dward reacted to Lumens in News Fujifilm X-H2   
    If it has that stupid selfie screen like the XT-4, I'll keep shooting my XT-3.
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    dward got a reaction from Herco in Film Simulations are Worthless   
    Agreed, I was hoping the “unless you like Canon’s JPEG” caveat would address the individual preferences.
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    dward got a reaction from mrPeter in Film Simulations are Worthless   
    If the OP is monitoring the thread -
    Which “picture style” did you use on your Canon if you were shooting JPEG? Standard, portrait, landscape, neutral, faithful or monochrome? With a little research you can figure out that Provia, ProNeg H or std and Velvia are the equivalent of the first three and then if you adjust highlights and shadows by minus 2 you get faithful, add in color by minus 2 and you get neutral...  Monochrome = Monochrome. Be forewarned, Fuji’s JPEG are typically considered better than Canon’s JPEG... unless you like Canon’s JPEG better, but then why use Fuji...
    If you shoot RAW and use Capture One and you’re really wanting to minimize the Fuji influence on the image, have the import apply the Linear Response curve to the image and you will get a nice flat desaturated image, just like the camera saw the “real” scene. You will have a lot of extra post processing to do to adjust the image to how you remember the “real” scene.  I suspect Adobe has an equivalent to linear response but as I have never used it I can’t say what it is. By the way, I would not recommend this as it’s just extra work.
    If you are wanting the image in your viewfinder to be an unaltered representation of the scene, don’t use a camera with an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) use one with an Optical Viewfinder (OVF).
    I hope this helps,
    Dave
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    dward reacted to mdm in Film Simulations are Worthless   
    looks like a tunnel syndrome...
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    dward reacted to Afterimage in Film Simulations are Worthless   
    Two ways. One you could look through the viewfinder and see the effect of the simulation, press a button to set the simulation for the jpeg and then go back to Provia to see the real scene. Or if you have a simulation you like, then select it for the jpeg and then shot with Provia with the jpeg having the simulation.
    Should be able to do a custom setting with the simulations you like and then be able to shoot looking at the "real scene". 
    Looking at the real scene is important to see the various colors in the scene so you know what you are getting rather than having to see a simulation. 
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    dward got a reaction from Sammyc in ND filters   
    Sorry for the delay, just saw this message. I use B+W (XS-Pro MRC Nano for the ND and the Kaeseman CPL). I can’t say they are better than other brands, just that they are the ones I use. I have been satisfied with them.
    David
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    dward reacted to The Hue in xt3 - ND filter won't fit (xf 18-55)   
    I figured it out, could someone delete this post please, before someone asks what i was doing wrong and i have to tell them i was trying to put it on backwards because that would make me look stupid if i had to tell everyone that. thanks  
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    dward reacted to bergat in landscapes with fuji x   
    Bologna taken From Asinelli tower
    X-T1 10-24 F4 at F5,6 1/600 Iso 200
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    dward reacted to Enzio in landscapes with fuji x   
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    Lieblingsplatz by Enzio Harpaintner, auf Flickr
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    dward reacted to Choccy in Should I trade the 16-80mm for the 56mm 1.2   
    Thanks Dave, Gives me plenty to ponder over. 
     
    I actually just did a photo shoot with the 16-80mm and the images came out really nice lol
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    dward got a reaction from Choccy in Should I trade the 16-80mm for the 56mm 1.2   
    I would encourage you to consider the 50 f2. I think the 23/50 combination makes a nice pairing. The 50 f2 is weather resistant, focuses fast and takes nice portraits and detail shots. Images from one to the other would share a common “look” IQ wise.
    You did say you wanted the 1.2 or 1.4 and if you have your heart set on the faster 1.4/1.2, the 56 would give you a 23/56 pairing, equivalent of a classic 35/85 combination.  Hard to beat for your stated purposes.
    I do have the 23, 35 and 50 f2 and I tend to use my 35 as a stand-alone lens for when I don’t want to bother with or worry about changing out lenses.
    Best of luck with your decision,
     
    Dave
     
     
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    dward reacted to Johnnycb in landscapes with fuji x   
    I shot this with the XT-1 and the 18-55 last Fall in the Smokies and have printed it at 20x30 and no doubt it could be printed larger.
     

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    dward reacted to lluisg in landscapes with fuji x   
    DELTEBRE, Catalonia (Spain) - A Mystical place
     
    X-E2 with XF14mmF2,8 R - 160 sec. F16
     
    25042015-_DSF2839 by Lluís Gardeta, en Flickr
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    dward reacted to khollister in If you could choose only 2 lenses for the Fuji X System, What would you choose?   
    I agree that the 56/1.2 is the obvious partner to the 23/1.4. A lot depends though on what your specific interests are.
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    dward reacted to Hermelin in Family / children lens   
    50 is a great focal lenght for family/children outdoors, too tight for indoors but you have the 23 f/2 for that.
    I have the 35 and use it for both indoors and outdoors. Works great, a bit tight for indoors sometimes though.
    I'd get the 50 if I were you as you already have the 23. Great combo 
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    dward reacted to Franky2step in XF 14mm 2.8 - why not?   
    I own the 14mm f2.8, bought used for a ridiculously low price. Absolutely love the 14mm for the sharpness and low distortion. Recently I picked up a used 16mm f2.8 for CDN$300 and LOVE IT. Super sharp, very fast focusing, weather sealed, and small. I won't sell my 14mm but if you can find the 16mm f2.8 used for less, I'd grab it. If you are sticking to buying new I'd still go for the 16mm f2.8 because it is $500 more for the 14mm. YMMV
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    dward reacted to George_P in Looking for a XF series prime lens   
    Allen,
    Which car is "better" ? A Porsche, a Land Cruiser or the 5 ? I mean, it is not a question of better or worse, it is a question of better for a certain purpose. The 50 f1.0 is rather extreme, in DOF, price, size, weight, speed (low light capability). For the vast majority of normal photos I would argue the f2 is just as good and also small, light, inobtrusive and great value for the price. It focuses very fast, is sharp and WR. DOF at f2 (e.g. for portraits) is shallow enough for me. Maybe you have more extreme needs than I do so you have to decide based on that. I would refuse to make a general statement as to which of the 50 f1.0 / f1.2 / f2 is "better". For me the f2 is better. Go to a shop and try them out if you can. Good luck !  Let us know how you fared.
    Cheers
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    dward reacted to itchy shutter finger in Who's opinion do you most trust on Youtube about Fuji?   
    There are a few guys I regard as both knowledgeable and friendly toward Fujifilm gear. Theora Apophosis, Omar Gonzales, Bigheadtaco, Three Blindmen and an Elephant, and the Fuji Guys all come to mind. Of those, Ken Wheeler (Theora Apophosis) stands out for me with his technical acumen, and he has even written an ebook on Fujifilm gear. He is not palatable to everyone, as he is very blunt, and not apologetic for it. 
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