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    TenLayers reacted to tjompen1968 in How do I terminate my account?   
    Every other forum or group or whatever I have ever joined always have had a way to terminate the accounts. That is why I asked where to find the termination button. That's all. Nothing more, nothing less. 
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    TenLayers reacted to alben.osaki in Video really needs to be top priority for Fuji   
    Ooh, video, something I can confidently chime in on here!
     
    Actually, FujiRumors recently shared an article I wrote regarding shooting video with the X-T2. You can read it here:
     
    http://www.fujirumors.com/thoughts-fujifilm-x-t2-video/
     
    I would like to point out that I'm a working freelance videographer. I was the main camera op on a show for the Lifestyle network and have also worked in varying capacities with Fox Sports, Time Warner, HGTV, and the Travel Channel. I'm currently in the (very early) process of producing a documentary.
     
    I agree that Fujifilm should definitely add more video features. I love having one camera that can take fantastic video and fantastic photos. 
     
    Those of you who say you got tired of Canon because they focused so much on video must have left Canon a looooong time ago. They stopped focusing on video after the 5DIII. None of the consumer/prosumer cameras can shoot 4K except for the 5DIV, and even then only in the most archaic and inefficient codec imaginable. Lots of video friends of mine have shifted away from Canon to Panasonic and Sony for this reason.
     
    I wholeheartedly disagree with you that the X-T2 has a lack of clarity and detail or moire. I do think that moire is a little more noticeable in 1080 than 4k, but other than that I think the video files look amazing. When I first viewed my footage on my 4K TV, I was stunned by how good the colors looked and how clean the image was. 
     
    I will be renting an Atomos Ninja Flame soon and will film a review of my results for Youtube probably in the next month or so. But for now, the 4:2:0 image straight to my SD card from my X-T2 is, in my opinion, fantastic, and I can't wait to see what this rumored "ultimate X series camera" will bring to the table in regards to video.
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    TenLayers reacted to Justin_Sisson in GFX 50 Fantasy List   
    Capture One tethering. The light room version is a complete joke.
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    TenLayers reacted to Justin_Sisson in GFX 50 Fantasy List   
    TETHERING FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
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    TenLayers reacted to AZWolf in Useful shortcuts and little known but important facts   
    Hi All,
     
    I thought I'd share a list of useful shortcuts and important considerations for the X-Pro2 I've compiled from personal experience and various resources (recommendations below.) As I'm new to using this forum I hope this isn't redundant and that it will save you all some time and perhaps prevent some aggravation.
     
    Shortcuts- in order of importance and frequency of use for me but of course this will be different for each of usPush Trash button for 2 sec, then press rear command dial to bring up card formatting Rear command dial- While in AF or MF press briefly to get the magnified view. Pressing for a full second in MF mode toggles through the focus assist modes (standard, split, focus peaking.) This works whether you are in magnified view or full view. This also works for the Electronic Rangefinder (ERF) Battery life as a percentage by hitting Playback button, then up arrow OR just toggle through the displays using DISP/BACK button Press and hold DISP/BACK button until Fn customizing menu appears and you can make changesOR press and hold any of the individual Fn buttons to change the function for that button. Press the Q key to bring up the Quick menu. Now press the Q button again and hold for 2 seconds: This brings you to the set-up menu to configure your custom camera settings C1 through C7. Press and hold the Q key for 2 seconds while in shooting mode to configure the Quick menu itself. While in this mode you can navigate to any of the 16 positions (use joystick or controller keys) and select any of the 24 functions or NONE for that position (using the MENU/OK button or push in joystick.) If you don't need access to 16 positions/functions you make some of them blank using NONE to clean up your Q menu. Press and hold Menu/OK button for 3 sec to lock all 4 selector/Fn buttons and the Q button. I must admit I never use this one but have included it in case someone out there sees a viable use for it. Important but not obvious:If DR is engaged (that is set to DR200, Auto, or DR400) your minimum Auto ISO won't go below ISO 400 or ISO 800 respectively, even if you've set the minimum for 200. I leave DR off for the most part because I primarily use Raw. If you use DR-AUTO mode, the X-Pro2 will choose between DR100 or DR200 but not DR400. If Face and/or eye detect is on, you can’t lock the AF. You also cannot change metering patterns. This makes no sense at all and I was hoping Fuji would change this when they came out with the 2.0 firmware update but no such luck. Maybe if we all request it, it will happen. One workaround is to assign Face/eye detect to a Fn button so you can quickly change it if you want to us AF-L or switch to spot metering. In addition to figuring some of this out on my own I have used several other resources. A couple of these stand out and I would highly recommend them: 1. Adam Bonn's X-Pro Series Content (not to mention the rest of his blog/site as well as his many poignant posts on this forum) 2. Rico Pfirstinger's X-pert tips- right now you can get 40% off his e-book via the link pinned at the top of this (Fuji X-Pro1/X-Pro2) forum.
     
    Cheers,
    Joel
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    TenLayers got a reaction from Sunglass in Boxes: Keep or Discard?   
    I recently sold a XPro1 on Craigslist and I said something like this.  "I think it's pretty silly that people want the box the camera comes in so here's what I'll do.
    This is the price for the camera, if you want the box it's going to be $50 more.  Same camera but if you feel it's a better camera with the box then you'll have to pay."
    Got some nasty replies from people for questioning their psychological need for the box.
    Ended up selling it to a person that said he couldn't care less if it had a box or not.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from MacPhail in Boxes: Keep or Discard?   
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    TenLayers got a reaction from CRAusmus in Boxes: Keep or Discard?   
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    TenLayers got a reaction from Mike G in Boxes: Keep or Discard?   
    I recently sold a XPro1 on Craigslist and I said something like this.  "I think it's pretty silly that people want the box the camera comes in so here's what I'll do.
    This is the price for the camera, if you want the box it's going to be $50 more.  Same camera but if you feel it's a better camera with the box then you'll have to pay."
    Got some nasty replies from people for questioning their psychological need for the box.
    Ended up selling it to a person that said he couldn't care less if it had a box or not.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from T-Man in Fujifilm X-PRO2 rumors   
    So I'm thinking the X-Pro2 will be exactly $1699 in the US since B&H is giving a gift certificate for that amount?  In effect someone gets the camera for free.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from CRAusmus in Fujifilm X-PRO2 rumors   
    So I'm thinking the X-Pro2 will be exactly $1699 in the US since B&H is giving a gift certificate for that amount?  In effect someone gets the camera for free.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from FreakPhoto in Any specific sensor cleaning products to recommend?   
    Little stories aside, $60 is a rip.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from milandro in Limiting the use of acronyms to a minimum   
    I've always felt that the use of acronyms by people are a way to differentiate themselves from the commoners.  I really don't like acronyms on forums unless they would almost be universaly known by a near 100%.  If they aren't that well known, then you're just showing off.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from Tom H. in My favorite Photography Quote is...   
    From a long ago memory.  I may have gotten it wrong and I don't want to go searching through my books.
     
    Minor White
     
    "First I saw the mountain, then I saw the camera, then I saw the mountain."
     
    It was his way of saying learn what you need to learn technically but don't let it be the end goal.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from Goran in Rural Bosnia   
    Agree with all.  Nice.  Feels like these came right out of a spread from Life magazine circa 1965.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from Curiojo in X-E2 NEEDS a new update and here's why:   
    Every time I see shutter speed and aperture values next to a photo I immediately think amateur.  Camera Club-ish.
     
    To me not important at all for exif data to applied to my shots.
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    TenLayers got a reaction from azmmount in Peak Design Sale   
    I've drank with the people from Peak.  They're a half block from me.  Really a good group of dedicated to their company people.
    Paul
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