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newmexicorvp

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  1. Remember that f/stops are ratios between the focal length of the lens and the diameter of the lens opening. Therefore the math doesn't take into account the "imagined" comparison of APS-C sensors to the old 35mm (full frame) size. When film photographers try to compare what a certain focal length in APS-C might look like in their 35mm world, they multiply the focal length by the difference in sensor size. For APS-C sensors (except for Canon), that means multiplying by 1.5 since the APS-C sensors are 2/3 the size of full frame (the inverse of 2/3 is 3/2 which is 1.5). So, when you want to make this comparison, remember that this changes the math for the largest aperture on the APS-C lens. An example would be a 35mm (physical size) f/1.8 lens for APS-C would be like shooting with a 52.5mm lens in the 35mm (full frame world). Manufacturers often don't mention that this makes that lens equal to a (1.8x1.5) f/2.7 "equivalent" aperture in the full frame world. It is not in their marketing's best interest to mention this fact as it makes it seem that their lens isn't quite as fast. Your APS-C 35mm lens with a widest opening of f/1.8 has a diameter of 19.4 mm. That's a physical fact. I hope this clears it all up.
  2. I'm also disappointed in the Fujifilm official repair location in Edison NJ. I sent a 18-135 lens to them because it had been dropped and I suspected problems with it. It was 10 days before I received anything from them and it came in the US Postal Service mail! What? I gave them my email address on the repair slip I sent with the camera. Who does business today via the USPS? And, they wanted $345.75 before they would even check the lens. What if I was just cautious and there wasn't anything wrong with it? What if they only needed to quickly bench test the lens to confirm this? It just seem all too impersonal and disappointing. Not to mention expensive. Are they really that busy that they can't have a bit more personal service like was mentioned by a poster about Canon? Granted he was referring to Canon's CPS system which is for really hard core Canon users, but more and more people are moving to Fujifilm as their professional shooting system. I've been an X-T1 owner for about 18 months now and this was an unpleasant surprise. I hope someone in their management reads these posts.
  3. Just heard a new one: "Teach your children photography and they'll never have any money for drugs."
  4. My name is Roland and I'm a retired civil engineer living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I first bought my Fujifilm X-T1 as a lighter alternative to my Nikon D800 and gear for travel. I was never satisfied with smaller point and shoot cameras or even the bridge style cameras because of their small sensor and lack of ability to modify images when taken. I've been very happy with my X-T1 and have taken it to Cuba, France and Canada on trips. The APS-C sensor has provided me with the quality I was seeking in a light, easily carried camera with interchangeable lenses. Recently, I have sold all my Nikon gear and purchased a used Sony a7r and 16-35, 24-70 and 70-200mm Sony FE lenses. So, I am sticking with mirrorless systems but wanted to have a full-frame option. When comparing the Sony with the X-T1, I find the X-T1 is actually easier to use. The Sony has too many menus that you have to search through. Wouldn't it be nice for Fujifilm to make a full-frame mirrorless? Are you listening, Fujifilm engineers?
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