Antony
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I'm a full-time professional photographer who recently suffered macular damage to my dominant (right) eye. While this does not noticeably affect my general vision, when using just the right eye (eg. When using a camera) I find it difficult to check focus, expression etc, particularly if the subject is small. I switched to using my left eye, and after a year it is perfectly natural, I couldn't imagine shooting with the right again.
It could be worse, imagine if you lost sensation in your right hand! There's no left hand cameras!
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I'd be surprised if a graphite version is offered. More likely is a silver version without a price premium.
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This issue is normally due to a hardware issue, specifically a fault in the main circuit board. I had the same issue and it was repaired by Fuji Australia quickly. Fuji Australia are very good - send it in with a request that it be repaired under warranty given it is a known fault.
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I think that this must be a. fuji USA issue. I have had several interactions with Fuji Australia, and once they found out I was using the cameras for professional purposes they went out of their way to have the cameras serviced quickly. On one occasion they completed the repair on the day of receipt of the camera, and posted it back the same day, so I wouldn't be without it for my wedding the next weekend.
Even without having a professional services department they have been incredibly responsive.
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Agreed! Personally I just want the T functionality on the shutter dial.
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I don't believe that Fuji have changed their model - with the exception of the X100 v2.0 firmware all updates have been for current model cameras only. I believe the X100 upgrade was an exception due to the fact it was the first X Series camera, and had generally acknowledged poor performance.
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The likelihood of Acros being implemented on any current model is negligible. The most X100T users can hope for are some of the changes introduced with X-T1 firmware 4.0. There will be no further Kaizen updates for the X100S.
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The X-T2 will be very much an XPro2 in a different skin. Think "more of the same" with no revolutionary new features.
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I'd expect the updates to the X-Pro (sensor, AF, weather sealing), possibly a new lens which is the same focal length but slightly improved sharpness, crop mode from the X70, all in a very similar package. What won't it have? Full frame sensor, dual card slots, W126 battery, 24mm equivalent converter, and probably no tilt screen.
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I'd expect either no further updates OR an update to include elements of the X-T1 firmware 4. You will not see firmware changes from the X-Pro2 or the X70 rolled out to the X100T.
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I'd get a proven performer now at a reduced price, rather than a more expensive model at some stage in the future. Who knows if they even make an X200?
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I would not be surprised if the current upgrades to the X-T1 were rolled out but I expect none of the X-Pro2 upgrades to roll out to any existing body. Sorry, Acros is a no-go.
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The difference now is that we assess our images at 100%, not as a 6x4 print.
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It's certainly possible - both cameras are current models and have not been superseded and it appears that this is now the criteria for Kaizen upgrades. That said, I expect Fuji to restrict these features to the X-Pro2 for at least a few months, so it may be a wait, if it happens at all.
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If you want to improve your photography then take the X100T. It makes you think more about composition. Don't forget, if you need to go wider take a panorama in portrait orientation, or just take three images and stitch later.
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If you are in a situation where this may be an issue simply turn off the eye sensor - voila, no lag. (Press view mode button on back of camera).
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As a user of both the 23mm and the X100T I prefer the X100T for my personal shooting. I use the XT1 and interchangeable lenses professionally, so when shooting for myself I want something completely different so it doesn't feel like work. I've loved using the X100T, and have purchased the WCL and TCL to use with it. I take it everywhere with me, and enjoy the process of shooting with it.
That said, I'd never shoot a wedding with it (though it's perfectly capable of it) - the XT1 is just faster for me to use, and the 23mm f/1.4 is gorgeous. When someone's paying me I can't afford to fiddle around "enjoying the process" - I just need to get the shot.
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My only gripe with th 35mmf/1.4 is the colour balance, which is completely different to the other Fuji lenses. When I shoot 23, 35, and 56 side by side, and then try to run the same white balance through the files, the files from the 35mm are very different. Can you please confirm whether this has been corrected with the new lens?
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Really excellent work, Antony, it was amazing to see what you did using the Fuji X-T1. I'm just curious to ask that, why did you choose the Fuji X-T1 instead of the cameras in the Sony A7 family? You mentioned that you were using the Canon 5D3 and 1Dx, both are full frame cameras, so I was curious why you chose the Fuji X-T1, which is an APS-C camera. The reason why I ask is because I'm in the market for a mirrorless to replace my DSLR, and I'm vacilated between the Fuji X-T1 and the Sony A7II. I wanted to hear your opinion on your decision to go with the Fuji. Thx!
I chose the X-T1 because I loved the user interface. Tried a Sony and found that while it may work for photographers not experienced in working a certain way, all it did was frustrate me. The Fujis are very similar to the Minolta manual focus cameras I learned to shoot on in the 80's. I was happy with the Canon files, but the weight was killing my back. Now I use the Fuji for everything except my studio work.
Interesting that you shoot video on the Fuji X. I find the stair casing and moire just unacceptable so much so that unless the X-PRO2 can deliver decent video, I am seriously wondering if I would be better off with a Sony A7s Mk2 for video. I am currently using either a Nikon D750 for video, or borrow my friend's GH4.
For still, I do love the Fuji X-T1 and as I have 11 lenses, I would prefer not to have to switch systems.
I've never shot a minute of video with a Fuji camera so I can't comment on it's quality. These films are made by shooting thousands of RAW files, editing in lightroom and then cropping to 16:9 format before export. For video use (which is infrequent) I use my 5D Mark III.
How bright was that room at the reception where everyone was at the tables? It seems just ambient light but you can see..
It's all shot in ambient light, at ISO 3200 with fast lenses and 6400 when using the 10-24mm. I'm perfectly happy with the low light performance of the camera when processed correctly, and given any file will be downsized to 1920x1080 there's really no point in shooting with a full frame camera for ISO. DOF is a different matter, but these cameras are so spot on with focus when wide open that's not really an issue.
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Hi,thanks for the feedback. In answer to the couple of questions, the stop motion film is normally shot on the 10-24mm and the Rokinon 12mm f/2 - I need a wide angle given the change of format to 16:9 when making the films. Some shots are done with different lenses, as required. On a wedding day I have the 10-24, 16-55, 18-55, 50-140, 12, 23, 35, 56 plus a Nikon 35mm on a tilt adapter.
Re. the electronic shutter question, no I just shoot away on mechanical shutter. I figure a shutter is cheap to replace, and the cameras are inexpensive anyway. I used to shoot these with 5D3's and a 1Dx, so the cost differences are significantly in my favour - I could buy 6 X-T1s for what I paid for my 1Dx. I have 4 in my bag so failure on the day is not a concern.
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Hi all, I've been shooting stop-motion wedding films alongside my stills photography for three years now, and while I switched to Fuji for my stills last year, I've been still using Canon cameras for my stop-motion films. This was mainly due to concerns about battery life, responsiveness, manual focus etc.
I've now become very comfortable with the X-T1 and worked out how best to set up the cameras to achieve the results I need for my films, and have started shooting exclusively Fuji. Here's the first that's 100% X-T1 - we shoot approx 4500 RAW files for the film, of which about 1600 make the final cut. add to that another 1500-1800 stills and it's a 170GB day!
Anyway, if you want to see just what can be achieved with Fuji gear, check this out!
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First thing I would suspect is sun cream or insect spray on your hands. I've never heard of this issue before.
Changes with the new firmware?
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Hi all, just wondering if users have seen any change in the behaviour of their lenses in manual focus mode with the new firmware? What exactly does it do?