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    Blue Zurich reacted to SGinNorcal in Very disappointed...   
    I dont think its a bug, just a change in default.  Have you guys tried setting it up as I suggested?  To me, having control of when focus peaking is on is better than the camera deciding.  I switch it on and off as I need it with the F2 button, its very responsive.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from ajurjans in Ultra tele lens for Fuji   
    I do not have the experience of these lenses but have years of exp with EF 400 5.6 and would easily consider using it on my X-T5 with the Fringer. Sharper than most Fuji glass, exceptionally fast AF and gorgeous rendering. Great deals to be had as well. 
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from ajurjans in Lens recommendations   
    Both! How is your comfort zone with getting close to strangers? How tight do you like the framing? I personally love the 40mm full frame perspective (27mm on Fuji crop) and believe it's a fantastic semi wide for street and environmental portraiture. 
     
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    Blue Zurich reacted to ChrisWebb in Proportion of people who have never had a problem   
    Light seals are something you'd expect to need replacing eventually anyway. I used an FM2, close relative of the FE, for over a decade with no problems at all.
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    Blue Zurich reacted to jlmphotos in Proportion of people who have never had a problem   
    I've only had one issue with ONE camera (Fujifilm S2 Pro) and that includes owning between 1973 and today:
    Minolta SR-T101 (my sister still owns it)
    Minolta X-E7 ( I still own it and it still works)
    Digital: Fuji 4900z 4.3 megapixel - outstanding camera
    Nikon 8700 8mp - never had an issue through sale
    Nikon 300 6mp - never had an issue through sale
    Nikon D700 12mp - Still use it and still works perfectly with over 200,000 images
    RB67 Pro Medium Format
    2 ea Mamiya 645 AFD Medium Format
    2 ea Yashicamat Twin Lens reflex
    Fujifilm S1 Pro - ONE of the BEST early digital cameras with gorgeous colors and a Base ISO of 320, 3.2mp
    Fujifilm S2 Pro.  The S2 Pro developed a bad sensor and Fuji in Edison replaced the sensor, and shutter free of charge with a. two day turnaround after I dropped it off.
    X-E1 - never had an issue
    X-T1 still own it.  Rubber grip started to come loose and I used gorilla glue to fix it
    X-T2 Camera took a salt water bath and self-destructed.  Not worth repairing per Fuji's repair estimate, sold for parts
    X-H1 - Still shoot with it never had an issue
    G50R and 100S. -- Haven't had an issue.  Fingers crossed I don't
     
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from ChrisWebb in Proportion of people who have never had a problem   
    Interesting. I attempted to calculate all the various cameras and bodies owned since 1979 and I think it's about 30 - 35. I have never had a faulty new camera. Lenses yes, many times. Decentering was the most common issue. 
    Like all reviews, you always hear about the negative 100 to 1 over the positive.
    When you're unhappy, the keyboard warrior in some comes out!
    (in my last century IT positions, we had a saying, "It's a PEBCAK error" Problem exists between chair and keyboard)
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from caliwinter in How has your photography evolved since you started shooting   
    Hi, I have been shooting for about 44 years. Starting with medium format and E-6. My vision and 'eye' back then was all over the place. When I came into digital in 2000 and then FF Canon in 2006 I developed a style and interest in a set of genres that appealed to me. What mattered to me most was the 'me' part not was others might want to see. These styles and techniques morphed and evolved over the years but the main core of what I shot stayed the same. 
    When I switched from Canon full frame to Fuji the biggest impact was being slowed down. This is something I have employed over the years from time to time but in a purely patience minded purpose. With the X-T5 it was due to ergonomics , menus and an adjustment to the system. Still, the result was similar as in previous years. Akin to shooting with a single focal length to strengthen your technique, I have grown again in my 'eye' what with composition and framing. I have always been a BNW shooter (film & digital) and the excellent sims and great 40 MP jpegs sooc give me further enjoyment with that process.
     
    I am a very happy switcher!
     
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/197762654@N07/
     
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from Drew Eden in Fuji X-T5: Full Performance with Classic Handling   
    After 40 years with mostly Canon, both film and digital, a brief summer romance with Oly and a background with Nikon film, I cannot state how pleased I am with transitioning to Fuji and the X-T5. I thought I would never leave full frame but here I am and with a widening array of versatile primes at my reach I have no constraints and the files are very manageable. Muscle memory from EOS and dial/button placement was a thing in the beginning but now after a couple months it's been reset. Nothing but enjoyment and great images.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from man-overboard in Are there new compact primes coming soon(ish)?   
    I would tend to think that the f/2 WR lineup is pretty steady (and not that mature) for the moment and Fuji would have no reason to update it as of yet, even if you have a personal need for compact and faster   The 1.4 iterations are still very small by industry standards and are a balanced fit on the X-T series. 5 minutes with a FF body and a RF 50 1.2 and just how tiny the Fuji's are is impressive.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from tgl in Lenses with “soul”   
    Voigtlander Nokton 23 1.2 has some remarkable rendering. It really shines with the Acros sim.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from MARRIEDGUY9 in Thinking about the 16mm 1.4 for the X-T5...not on the "list"   
    Sorry I don't have that experience to comment on that combo but I do use the XF 14 2.8 with the X-T5 and it's phenomenal. It's not on the list either and imho, I would not let that slow me down if I wanted a particular lens. 
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    Blue Zurich reacted to geoff.c in Thinking about the 16mm 1.4 for the X-T5...not on the "list"   
    I shoot with the XT5 and the 16mm, having brought the lens with me from my previous XT2. The lens is truly excellent - fast and sharp to the edges. The manual focus clutch is a nice touch too (although in fairness, not absolutely necessary). I shoot mostly after-dark and landscape shots and this lens spends more time on the body than any of my others. I don’t think you’d would be disappointed with it
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from Edp in Fuji X-T5: Full Performance with Classic Handling   
    After 40 years with mostly Canon, both film and digital, a brief summer romance with Oly and a background with Nikon film, I cannot state how pleased I am with transitioning to Fuji and the X-T5. I thought I would never leave full frame but here I am and with a widening array of versatile primes at my reach I have no constraints and the files are very manageable. Muscle memory from EOS and dial/button placement was a thing in the beginning but now after a couple months it's been reset. Nothing but enjoyment and great images.
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    Blue Zurich reacted to Edp in Not sure about the new XF33/f1.4   
    I have the 18mm f1.4 WR LM R, which is pretty much the same size, and it’s on the camera 90% of the time.  During my trip to Spain, I didn’t find it overly burdensome or conspicuous.     The viltrox 75mm f1.2 on the other hand…… that was chunky.  
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    Blue Zurich reacted to jerryy in Suggestions for a good printer   
    Keeping your monitor calibrated keeps a lot of trouble from happening. Soft proofing with the paper’s ICC profiles is way easier than back in the old days:
    https://affinity.help/photo/en-US.lproj/index.html?page=pages/Clr/ClrProfiles.html?title=Color management
    https://www.photography-raw.com/affinity-photo-printing-soft-proofing/
    It is pretty much download the paper’s profile, put it where the editor can import it and then use it throughout the editing to printing process.
    Keeping the shelves stocked with ink though is a whole ‘nother ball game.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from jerryy in Suggestions for a good printer   
    Like it's been said, it's a slippery slope. It's very akin to shooting film where the curve can be steep and the cost is very much so for inks, dyes & high quality prints. Is you monitor calibrated? Are you familiar with ICC profiles?  Lots to consider. 
     
    Keith Cooper on youtube can and has answered any question you could fathom. Google him.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from Ektachrome in XF90 Sunset   
    From the hill above my house overlooking the Salt Lake Valley and the Great Salt Lake.
    Me, using the 135FF  focal length once again for landscape. I guess that light above the lake symbolizes a phoenix, lol.

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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from kmhcloseups in Scathing Review of Fuji X-H2s   
    This might be just me but you're not getting me to follow along in a 20 minute diatribe with gruff and angry presentation. YMMV.
    No matter someone's history and palmares, if you want to get a point across don't turn a imaging tech video into a CPAC with torches convention.
    Vinegar meet honey.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from Edp in Scathing Review of Fuji X-H2s   
    This might be just me but you're not getting me to follow along in a 20 minute diatribe with gruff and angry presentation. YMMV.
    No matter someone's history and palmares, if you want to get a point across don't turn a imaging tech video into a CPAC with torches convention.
    Vinegar meet honey.
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    Blue Zurich reacted to Abevideo in Scathing Review of Fuji X-H2s   
    God I couldn’t even get to the end of the video. He’s so annoying and arrogant ‘I am always correct’. I never trust someone with that lack of humility. 
     
    Sounds to me like he can’t afford it. 
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    Blue Zurich reacted to Olaf W. in X-T200 Brand new....can't get it to take a picture using the shutter button.   
    You have so set „Shoot without lens“ to on in the setup menu.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from Edp in Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X Mount Coming Soon   
    One of my favorite focal lengths, might be nice to have a faster alternative to the pancake for some days. Would be a good 2 lens bag with the 90. We shall see.
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    Blue Zurich got a reaction from Edp in Are there new compact primes coming soon(ish)?   
    I would tend to think that the f/2 WR lineup is pretty steady (and not that mature) for the moment and Fuji would have no reason to update it as of yet, even if you have a personal need for compact and faster   The 1.4 iterations are still very small by industry standards and are a balanced fit on the X-T series. 5 minutes with a FF body and a RF 50 1.2 and just how tiny the Fuji's are is impressive.
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    Blue Zurich reacted to Greybeard in Did i buy a broken x100v?   
    The X100V has a leaf shutter built into the lens which operates differently to the focal plane shutter that other FujiFilm cameras use - it operates differently and looks different.
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    Blue Zurich reacted to XPolar in Did i buy a broken x100v?   
    Thanks all. Very helpful and I have better understanding now!  Time to shoot!
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