karinatwork

As far as I can tell, the difference of the barebones baseplate is only 10 grams (the closed one being the lighter one). But it also fits better and has a lower profile. In my eyes, it's absolutely perfect.

Because I'm still having a hard time to get used to it. Like for setting the focus point: I should just use the joystick, but every bloody time I used the directional pad because for 3 years I've done that. My muscle memory is so stubborn!! The joystick has replaced the direction buttons, but my old head will not compute it!!

I think my problem arises with the fact that I have to use "a" wheel to flip through the images. I keep using the directional pad like I used to on the X-T1 and it doesn't work. Then I remember that I have to use a scroll wheel. So I use the wheel, but I never remember which one. I have to find a better way of setting this up.

OMG I totally will. I'm still lost with all the different dials. I had set up the X-T1 perfectly, and now my muscle memory plays tricks on me. I keep touching the wrong spots all the time. It's driving me crazy!

I feel really stupid. If I have the aperture at F2, and the shutter speed at 250, and the ISO at 200... shouldn't everything stay that way? Is it possible that I accidentally changed the shutter speed by rotating the front dial or something?

How do I prevent the camera to change the shutterspeed from what I set with the dial? For example, if I set it to 250 for flash photography, why will it internally change it to 320? What am I doing wrong? Why is it overwriting my settings, if I have everything else set manually? I'm baffled.

Sorry, but I don't think Steve Huff has ever "had it".

I used to have the Fuji quick release plate (or, as they called it "Small Handgrip" for the X-T1) because I did not require an additional grip. In my opinion, it wasn't needed and it looked goofy. However, to my dismay, I found out that Fuji discontinued this plate and is now only producing the hand grip plate for the X-T2. So I began researching my options from other manufacturers. I ordered a thirty dollar one from Ebay, but it was clunky and heavy. It also didn't really fit properly. But then I found the perfect one for my needs, also on Ebay. It's the PEIPRO L-bracket. I took off the small side bracket and just use the bottom. The plate is super-light and although it's so light has a smooth, closed bottom (only one opening for the battery compartment). I really don't know how they were able to make it so light. So just in case you want a good looking, light arca-swiss compatible quick release plate that can stay permanently installed on your X-T2, you can't go wrong with this one. I highly recommend it.

Weird. Walked into my local camera store last week and picked one up. Not sure why they had it, it's just a small store.

Oh, how generous of you! Unfortunately for me, I found that Fuji still sells the replacements for the original X-T1 viewfinder, so I ordered one. It was $ 9.99 plus shipping. Which isn't so bad. I added my missing 60mm lens cap to the bill which was an astronomical $ 19.99... for a teeny tiny lens cap!! Anyway, thanks so much for your offer. Karma will repay you.

Am I the only one who prefers the old, regular X-T1 eyecup to the alternatives? I wish I could buy the flat one somewhere.

Well, turns out I had not updated my lens firmware in a while. After doing that, everything works as it should. I will keep the manual focus in mind for filming. I think I just need practice. Just as a side note, if I want f8, I can as well film with my iPhone. The only reason to film with the X-T2 is to get better bokeh. But time will tell how much I will actually film.

So I traded my 3-year-old X-T1, battery grip and plate towards a new X-T2. Holy smokes. There is a steep learning curve, no doubt. I thought I knew my old camera, but this is a whole new different beast. I am struggling mostly with the video function. I believe the lenses I tried so far are too old, but the AF in video is painfully slow and often non-existent... But then again, I doubt I will do much filming anyway. If you have any suggestions for a new X-T2 owner, please let me know. A new camera is always nice, but there are growing pains for sure until everything is set up just right...

Try the Iridient. I downloaded it yesterday afternoon just for kicks, and gave it a whirl. It's not much fuss, because you can edit the image from LR via the external editor, and then just overwrite your TIF file inside LR. The difference is quite astonishing. I'd be curious to see how the image would look processed through Iridient.

That's better than before, but still pretty bad. Disappointing.

Oh! A flower macro thread...! This image recently made it into the Chromecast background section. X-T1 plus 60 mm with 16mm extension tube. A lovely combination.

Alright, that was the last straw it needed to move me to get the 16mm extension tube. That will bring the 60mm macro lens to 0.76 magnification ... which is better than the 0.5 it is right now.

Maybe I'm the odd one out, but I actually prefer the bokeh on the left... Either way, it's too large for my studio anyway.

Absolutely and utterly RIDICULOUS. Where's the "pro" in that? They are really testing my patience. It's not like we said, "Fuji, you better release a tethering software!!" and then they're humming and hawing about it. THEY announced the software, and we're like, "GREAT! Shut up and take my money, Fuji!!" And then, nothing. For months. Ok, that's a lie. Let's say, a couple of false launches, which I think is somewhat worse. I really don't get it.

Ok, I have both an Apple and a Windows computer. I downloaded the .exe file and tried to open it. I get the same error message every time: HS-V5 not found. If you don't have that program installed that you can currently only get in Japan, you can't do anything with this plugin. Neither Mac nor Windows. We are waiting for a paid plug-in for Lightroom that will work without any additional software from Fuji, purchased or otherwise. I know for fact that this plug-in exists, and Fuji will make it available to us over the Adobe Exchange Network. When that is, nobody knows. Seriously. NOBODY. Not even the people at Fuji.

So I wrote Fuji this morning asking for answered, and this is what I got back: Dear Karina, Thank you for your interest. At this time, the product that you're looking for is currently in development. It will be released, but we do not have a release date as of yet. We sincerely hope this information has been beneficial to you. If you should have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us in the future. Thank you for choosing Fujifilm digital cameras. Sincerely, Robert M. Digital Camera Technical Support Btw, Antonius, tethered shooting is basically connecting your camera to your computer with a USB cable, and as you are shooting, your images appear on the monitor. So for studio photography this is an essential tool for you and your clients to know if what you wanted to achieve has been accomplished. It just speeds up the process of adjusting, selecting and correcting immensely.

So do I. But it's very VERY frustrating to say the least. Not sure why it takes them so long. But then, checking Forums and websites, nobody really seems to care.

"The plug-in will be available to download from 26th February 2015 for customers that have purchased the “HS-V5 for Windows® Ver.1.0” software." But I am looking for the plugin that will NOT require the HS-V5 (Windows) software, as tested and described here: http://www.laroquephoto.com/blog/2015/2/6/hands-on-x-t1-and-lightroom-tethered-plugin-yessss

Not sure where to post this, but does anyone know if that elusive plug-in for Lightroom is already for sale somewhere? I'm still waiting.

Ok, Admin... let's see your avatar.