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Hi

A few pics from the Men's Qualification at the FIS Big Air Freestyle Ski World Cup,  in Québec City, Canada

X-T2 + XF50-140mm + XF1.4TC

LR 6.8 + Irident X-Transformer



 



 



 



 



 
 

As I still am in favor of using one thread for regular photos of one theme, not making a new one for each sports category or event, I'm going to post my latest basketball shots here.
 
DeAndre Kane @Saku Suurhall, Tallinn, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr
 
X-T2 + 90/2
 
Mickell Simmons @Saku Suurhall, Tallinn, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr
 
X-T2 + 14/2,8
 
Rain Veideman @Saku Suurhall, Tallinn, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr
 
X-T2 + 14/2,8
 
All shot to JPEG and slightly edited in LR.

A couple more skateboarding shots taken with my XPro2
First shot with the Samyang 8mm fisheye, second with XF18mm f2
 
 
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Pictures taken with the XPro2 and 2 lenses - the Samyang fisheye and the XF18mm at f8

 
 
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Taken today with my XPro2 and Samyang fisheye

 
 
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As it seems that X-T2 is finally making breakthrough for sports photographers out there, I think it's time to make an open thread for sports shots also. So we don't need to make new topic any time someone shoots sports with Fuji
 
I start with some shots from this week.
 
Estonia vs Gibraltar @A. le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr
 
X-T2 + 50-140/2,8
 
BC Tartu Ülikool vs Bakken Bears @Tartu Ülikooli Spordihoone, Tartu, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr
 
X-T2 + 18/2
 
Estonia vs Latvia @2017 Men's European Volleyball Championship qualification, Tallinn, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr
 
X-T2 + 90/2
 
Estonia vs Latvia @2017 Men's European Volleyball Championship qualification, Tallinn, Estonia by Hendrik Osula, on Flickr
 
X-T2 + 90/2
 
 

Yangnuo wireless trigger for Nikon - on ebay.

me and my XT1 practicing with Double exposure

Lack of sharpness is not really the issue for me. I find it plenty sharp. Its the lack of character that leaves the lens on the shelf for me.

I think the 18-55 is fine for what it is, but it is my least used lens as it doesn't have any exceptional skills/characteristics. I mostly use it for its fast auto focus during my daugthers soccer practice. With an x-pro 1! Actually works quite well.

I can suggest the NP-W126 replacements coming from Patona. Used them on my X-T1 extensively and they're also working on my X-T2 with no noticeable difference to the original NP-W126s in function nor performance. Those batteries are also orderable as a bundle including a very basic but efficient charger including charge per USB, a car adapter and normal power cord.
 
Hope this helps :-)

I can suggest the NP-W126 replacements coming from Patona. Used them on my X-T1 extensively and they're also working on my X-T2 with no noticeable difference to the original NP-W126s in function nor performance. Those batteries are also orderable as a bundle including a very basic but efficient charger including charge per USB, a car adapter and normal power cord.
 
Hope this helps :-)

(For the record - i love Fuji and i’m not a troll!)
 
Remember why you bought the X-T1?
“Back to Basics” photography Direct Manipulation Nostalgic / Emotional Best in class for what it did. Didn’t pretend to outdo competitors in specialised fields.  
Now, firmware 4 is an amazing achievement (and i can’t thank Fujifilm enough for investing so much in customers), but take a look at what else it brought:
Trying to play in new territories but not being the best. Not basic: New AF efficiency depends on the combination of 3 Tracking modes, 2 focus modes, 3 Drive modes, 2 Face Detection modes and 3 Shutter modes (anyone want to do the math?) Not direct: There are no shortcuts for changing 3 dials and 2 menu options in one click. “Fun Factor” diminished when i need an excel sheet to memorise what works in which combination.  
To Fujifilm - i love you, and my only request for any future camera or future firmware is that you’ll keep the experience and the original spirit that was the essence of the X line. 
 
Your Truly,
 
A very satisfied X user (really).
 
YC