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jlmphotos got a reaction from man-overboard in Computor size neded
When I used the 50r for a couple of years I used my 2012 iMac 27" with 1TB HD, and 16GB of Ram as well as my 2014 MacBook Air with 8G of Ram and 256G HD
Was it the best? For me it was. I shoot both JPEG & RAW at all times - and the files loaded fast enough. The most I ever loaded at one time was over 9,000 files after a month in Colorado. Does it take some time? YES. But since I'm not a run and gun guy and am retired and don't do weddings or events any more I don't mind the wait as I have other things to do.
Now that I have the 100s those machines listed above just CHOKE. They do work, but you need the patience of a saint plus don't even think about doing HDR/photo merges, etc. Not happening. Since I bought my 100s I've switched to a 2020 iMac 27" 5k retina with 16G of RAM. I find the 100s files quite zippy - and I"m talking about the raw files as after I review the jpegs to decide what I want to keep/edit I chuck most of them. My iMac is a intel I-core 5 which at the time was the basic model available. Initially I bought it for my spouse to do her work on which is why I did not get more ram. Had I known I would move my work flow to her iMac I would maybe have purchased more memory. But, so far, I've done the 400MP stitching, photo merges, etc in LR and Photoshop, and I use Capture One for my post-processing and I am extremely happy.
Another item which I started using at the beginning of the year for the 50r and the 100s files is my iPad Pro. I find that device to be a beautiful piece of equipment that I use both at home and on the road. It's smooth, great and true color reproduction and FAST on JPEG's and RAW. Since I only have the 512G version I use USBC Samsung Externals when needed.
In a four weeks I'm headed to Alaska and the Arctic for two months to shoot travel and stock. I'm not taking my laptop - only my iPad Pro. I love working on it and have developed a workflow that works for me. I'm packing two Samsung T5 SSD 1TB externals, plus two Lacie Rugged 1TB externals for storage and backup. If I need additional storage I can pickup another external pretty much anywhere until I go to the more remote locations.
Hope that helps.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from RolandP in Afraid to purchase x-t4 or 5
I've been using Fujifilm since February 2012. I started with an XT1 - which just so happens to be sitting here next to me with the original 27mm 2.8 lens. I sold ALL my Nikon gear including multiple D800e bodies, 70-200 24-70 and 16-24. The only Nikon I still own is my original D700 with a 50mm 1.8 and the 18-35 zoom lens. I really fell in love with the Fuji system. As you will note in my "signature" below I own quite a few Fuji items. I have NEVER had a camera issue that required repair --- The exception being my Fujifilm S2Pro DSLR body that required a new sensor and Fuji replaced it free of charge and it was already a five year old camera.
So I'd go for it if you really want a Fuji. On this forum you have an amazing support group that will answer your requests for assistance.
Good Luck with whatever decision you make.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from MARRIEDGUY9 in Thinking about the 16mm 1.4 for the X-T5...not on the "list"
The 16mm 1.4 is AMAZING! I've owned it since 2015 when I used it on my XT1, and still use it on my XH1. IMHO it is one of Fuji's BEST lenses period - together with the 80mm.
I have images taken with this lens hanging in Boston at the Children's Hospital there. VERY large prints.
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jlmphotos reacted to shapencolour in The new GFX 20-35 F4
I second the opinion above,having both 20-35/4 and 23/4 and using them on Fuji GFX 100s.
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jlmphotos reacted to shapencolour in The new GFX 20-35 F4
Mine arrived today.Hope to use it tomorrow.🙂
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jlmphotos reacted to Giampaolo Masserano in The new GFX 20-35 F4
HI
I bought the GF 20-35 a few weeks ago and I am very satisfied.
The sharpness is formidable from edge to edge, the construction rock solid, the balance excellent.
At the same time I also used the GF 23: the performance of the two lenses are similar but the zoom is much more versatile.
In my PHOTO gallery you can see some shots taken with the GF 20-35.
The only flaw is the very high price but still well below, for example, the Hasselblad prices.
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jlmphotos reacted to man-overboard in Time for a Fuji Monochrome Camera? Too late?
I am with you on that Medium Format GFX Monochrome camera, traditional dials, 50 or 100MP - oh my what a dream camera, slightly less boxy and smaller body than 50r - I would be VERY happy.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from man-overboard in Time for a Fuji Monochrome Camera? Too late?
I would LOVE a Medium Format GFX Monochrome camera. I'd be FIRST in line. And, I'll add that if it has the body of the 50r so much the better!
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jlmphotos got a reaction from jerryy in Suggestions for a good printer
When I print, I have a 13"x19" Canon Pixma 100. The printer cost me a whopping $50.00 and it included 50 sheets of Lustre 13 x 19 paper. So basically it was free. I love that printer! I got rid of my Epson as it was nothing but issues with it - ink clogging, striping, splotchy ink placement. This Pixma 100 is over three years old, and it still works beautifully. Not too bad for free. Just a side note I never shut the printer off; it's always on as this way the ink doesn't dry, and more importantly there isn't the huge ink usage when the printer starts up and primes itself.
You can check the canonusa.com website and they'll have specials every now and then. My ultimate goal is to move up to a 17" x 24" printer but that's sometime down the road.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from markm7 in NEW 13mm f1.4 lens for Fujifilm?
That's what I hear - from Ken and others. 13mm = about 20mm in FF which is pretty nice. I used to have the Nikon 20mm F1.8 (I think it was) when I shot with my Nikon 800e's. Now THAT was an excellent lens.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from elder nomad in Leica Monochom envy
One of my VERY best friends is a Leica Guy. I know people say these Leica guys are stuck up, and hung up on gear but not my good friend. He's a photographer. Has taken, dropped, had repaired, shot, got wet, etc EVERY one of his six Leica bodies - including the Monochrome. The Leica store in NYC LOVE him. He walked in last year for a Leica branded polarizer, and walked with their only cop of of a think a 90mm lens that had just come out. It was five figures deep that one~. He also has several 80 megapixel + higher Hassy medium formats with some serious glass. Last Christmas he bought for each of his three sons a new Leica body and a 50mm Summicron (?) lens! Like I said - BIG BUCKS. He just. bought the 60 megapixel S2 MF Leica as well a few months ago - And guess what? He actually ENVIES my fuji 50r and my APC cameras! He truly loves them but I think he's afraid of switching at this point.
Long story short, I do believe that FUJI will be out with a medium format Monochrome by next summer or fall. If they do, I and my friend will be first in line!
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jlmphotos got a reaction from George_P in Afraid to purchase x-t4 or 5
I've been using Fujifilm since February 2012. I started with an XT1 - which just so happens to be sitting here next to me with the original 27mm 2.8 lens. I sold ALL my Nikon gear including multiple D800e bodies, 70-200 24-70 and 16-24. The only Nikon I still own is my original D700 with a 50mm 1.8 and the 18-35 zoom lens. I really fell in love with the Fuji system. As you will note in my "signature" below I own quite a few Fuji items. I have NEVER had a camera issue that required repair --- The exception being my Fujifilm S2Pro DSLR body that required a new sensor and Fuji replaced it free of charge and it was already a five year old camera.
So I'd go for it if you really want a Fuji. On this forum you have an amazing support group that will answer your requests for assistance.
Good Luck with whatever decision you make.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from maidenfan84 in New owner question about viewfinder cleaning and durability
The glass is rather durable. Unless you gouge it with keys or something else in your bag most likely you'll upgrade your camera before the glass is scratched too much.
As far as cleaning, I clean all my glass with an old, 30 year old cloth diaper that I used on my girls. I have several of them. If you don't have any of that, a good quality microfiber cloth, and a drop of eye glass cleaning fluid on a Q-Tip will take care of the viewfinder --- also very good on the rear panel, and lenses bTw
Hope that helps.
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jlmphotos reacted to Olaf W. in How to Move Images from Fuji X to new MacBook Pro M2
I‘m using a small docking station for this case. Since the Thunderbolt ports are USB compatible it might be sufficient to use a USB-C to USB cable
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jlmphotos got a reaction from jerryy in Look and feel of Fuji images, and are Fuji camera's getting too many pixels?
interesting topic. I shoot with the XT1, XT2, XH1, 50r and 100s and honestly I don't compare color profiles to each one. I think they all look amazing --- but I will throw out there that my XT1 images, with only 16MP, produces some gorgeous images still to this day with over 135,000 shutter clicks.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from Klaus Schleicher in Long expoure- Fuji GFX 100s
That's correct. Its incremental. You adjust. I use it all the time, and it works great. I'm usually at F11 - F16 range
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jlmphotos got a reaction from George_P in Pacific Grove, CA
Love this image in B&W. I've seen similar in color but not so much in B&W. Thanks for sharing.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from bce.gatien in Xs10 water damage and sensor gone
Agree with BCE except sending it to Fuji. Most likely the sensor is water damaged, and the motherboard is fried. I fried my XT2 in salt water. This happened in 2018 and Fuji wanted like $600US to repair. I wasn't that in love with it and besides there will be corrosion inside the crevasses and buttons etc.
Look for another body. and I have to ask what happened to the lens?
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jlmphotos reacted to Sany in Pancake lenses!?
Thanks @cpX for these. I will see how they look. @jlmphotos thanks, yea I do like the size - the reason why I asked the question was to see if I could anything in the range of 23mm (so it will be like a 35mm Full frame FOV). I will continue to follow the 27mm until I am convinced :).
Is there a separate thread somewhere for sample photos for 27mm F2.8 - I am sure there is. I have seen images based on subjects (forum). If there is not, it will be great to create a thread for each lens. I have seen this in 'Pentaxforums'. This gives an idea of the capability of the lenses as they are handled by amateurs, hobbyists to professionals. I recently created one for 23mm f2.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from Bedouin in Defective autofocus of my Fujinon 56mm 1.2
Even though I can't offer a solution other than what others have stated here, I will say I bought this lens and used it for it's first official event. I was photographing three christenings back-to-back in the same church. The church was extremely well late in afternoon light with large windows down both sides, and skylights running down the center. Very well lit. The 56mm on my XT2 would not lock focus. It was absolutely miserable experience. I switched to using my 35 1.4, and my 18-55 and breezed through the three events!
So, my experience with the 56 1.2 has not been positive at all and I would never own that lens. This particular event was on a Sunday, and I returned the lens on Monday morning and have never looked back
Heck, I've used the slow and noisy 60mm 2.4 with better results than the 56...
That was my experience with the 56mm.
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jlmphotos reacted to milandro in How many bags do you have? What do you consider when buying a bag?
I gave no brand advise and only shared my experience and my way to reason.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from Schuster in Traveling lite
I have been using my iPad Pro instead of my MacBook Air for travel. Even uploading the JPEG's from the 100s and the 50r It's super fast!
I LOVE not having to schlep a laptop, and charger.
I edited this note to say that I use two SamSung T5 SSD's to store my JPEG's and RAW's. I the upload "most' of the JPEG's to my iPad which has 1TB of internal storage. Once Im done reviewing the images on the iPad, I usually delete many of the JPEG"S and am ready for the next days shooting. I also have synching back to LR turned off as the medium format files quickly clog up the transfer so I don't bother.
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jlmphotos got a reaction from Schuster in Fujinon GF 30mm Test
I've been using the 30mm lens and it is truly amazing. I don't place a lot of ( never mind: ANY) credence on crap posted online. I do my own testing out in the field. I spent three weeks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and four weeks in Colorado and my most used lens was the 30mm 3.5, and the 100-200. BOTH of these were amazing. I couldn't be happier.