Introduce Yourself

[JohnF]

Hi everyone -

As way of introduction, I recently acquired a Fuji X100 RF. I am a long-time Olympus user, but acquired a pair of Sigma dp quattro cameras (dp1, dp0) for their image quality and used them primarily in monochrome mode, 21:9 format. I've been doing panorama photos for a long time (was a beta tester for Gigapan back when they were first testing their concept) and have several hundred very large scale panoramas under my belt, a number of which were sold to places like advertising agencies for decorating their heaquarters. I've spent my working career (retired now) as an industrial economist, senior rating analyst and senior manager in the rating industry.

I've had several Fuji analogue cameras, both medium format, a GS W 645 and a much beloved GS W 69, but moved to Pentax 67 for greater flexibility. I am largely a travel, landscape and cityscape photographer. I've been to Iceland 11 times, the Southwest of the US more times than I can count, and most recently 4 times to Japan.

I've been involved in social media before it was social media (first email account in 1986, and used to be very active in FidoNet and later UseNet groups before they were swallowed by Google and became useless due to spam.

I've been in Germany with few exceptions since 1980, married with adult children in London, and am looking forward to seeing how this forum compares and what I can contribute.

[Drew63]

G'day, I'm Drew from Mudgee Nsw Australia. Just purchased a X-h2 16 - 80 kit and a few accessories to start off with. I just got rid of all my Nikon gear to start fresh with this camera and looking forward to capturing some awesome shots and learning more about the Fujifilm lens options. I enjoy learning new techniques whenever I get the opportunity. Cheers.

Edited June 29, 2025 by Drew63

[WildGoose]

Hi

I am just following the lead to introduce myself. I go by the name Wild Goose. Strictly I am not a newbie, I have been on this site before when I owned X100F and XT2 but I would like to start again. I committed a heinous crime and drifted into another camera brand for a while, so I left this forum. However, I love Fuji too much and I have sold all the non Fuji gear and am awaiting the arrival of the new X.E5.  I feel it might be a ‘Marmite’ camera (love/hate) but I think for now, I love it. To me it is the best of the X100F with interchangeable lenses.  I cannot wait to get back to using Fuji again. I trained in the photo industry and have boring old qualifications that mean very little in this digital world. I first worked as a black and white printer and later as a photographer, press and commercial. I even have a Kodak award for my time as an assistant photographer but those days are long gone. I have been out of the industry for a few decades, so those days are distant memories and I am a true enthusiast.  I am happy to chat photography with others, although I am not highly technical, I was back in the day when I was printing etc, I am more artistic now and enjoy the creativity that Fuji gives me over other brands. I recall days of shooting bluebells with Velvia trying the capture the right colour compared to ektachrome and I am looking forward to switching the ‘films’ on 5 and seeing what that gives me.

Cheers 

WG

[Jcs]

Hi I’m more than a photo enthusiast I started with a canon tlql and a 50 lens when I was 10 (62 years ago) I’ve been hooked ever-sense. So I guess I came up through the ranks with auto nothing and processing my tri-x in my mom’s basement. Until I got my first 3mp Nikon fixed lens camera. It was a toy for me as I was a working professional in the Atlantic City NJ USA location. Shooting with Nikons and Mamiyas. Soon I went all digital with Nikons eventually traded for mirrorless Sony as I needed a “quiet” camera so Sony A9 with 2 lenses 24-105,70-200. Eventually I slowly retired until I’m no longer working and only shoot for fun! Long story how I got here, I’ve been watching and reading about Fuji x100 series, I finally got the x100vi and been enjoying it. I got it for the film simulation features. I gotta admit I’m finding it fun to shoot with and amazing quality of the images it produces. 
JCS 

[Astigmatism]

12 hours ago, Jcs said:

auto nothing and processing my tri-x

This brings back memories! You started a dozen years before me, but tri-x was still my state of the art (along with plus-x and pan-x). That was a lot of fun. But now I sure do like setting my "film" speed to suit every shot, and letting the camera focus, and the faster sharper lenses. And I love how much less a desktop computer smells, compared to the wet darkroom.

Welcome!

[Jcs]

10 hours ago, Astigmatism said:

This brings back memories! You started a dozen years before me, but tri-x was still my state of the art (along with plus-x and pan-x). That was a lot of fun. But now I sure do like setting my "film" speed to suit every shot, and letting the camera focus, and the faster sharper lenses. And I love how much less a desktop computer smells, compared to the wet darkroom.

Welcome!

Plus-x pan-x loved the quality of slower asa yes I said asa that is before iso, I even dabbled in tech-pan film 

[Astigmatism]

On 9/1/2025 at 9:49 PM, Jcs said:

I even dabbled in tech-pan film

Wow, I never did get to try that!

Though, I spent summer '79 exposing and developing astronomical glass plate negatives.

[Superkool]

Hey everyone, my name is Derek. I’m new to photography in a “serious” way (since December 2024), but have completely fallen in love! If im not actively taking photos, I’m learning and immersing my in photography, whether that’s reading or watching videos, or just talking about it with other people. I have a Fuji X-T50 and a Nikon D610 and I love both. I call New England home and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else! Good to meet everyone!

[Jonthepom]

Hello one and all , just bought a Fuji x-m5 , it’s only been 35 yrs since my last camera, apart from the odd point and shoot snapper or a phone that is , so looking forward to learning how to capture that great shot ! Hope everyone is having fun!

[GaryS]

Hi everyone. Just bought my retirement gift to myself - an XT-5 with 16-50 and 70-300 lenses and cant wait to get started.

 

Used to be a keen photographer before life got in the way and have continued, albeit with phone, but despite it taking decent photos, I want to move on to the next level.

Really excited about to getting to grips with this beast and realise what a steep learning curve I'm on and will be looking for plenty of advice and tips.

[Astigmatism]

On 11/7/2025 at 8:46 AM, GaryS said:

Hi everyone. Just bought my retirement gift to myself - an XT-5 with 16-50 and 70-300 lenses and cant wait to get started.

 

Used to be a keen photographer before life got in the way and have continued, albeit with phone, but despite it taking decent photos, I want to move on to the next level.

Really excited about to getting to grips with this beast and realise what a steep learning curve I'm on and will be looking for plenty of advice and tips.

Big congratulations! I think the XT-5 is a fine camera you can really sink your teeth into. I bought one recently. And I retired a couple years ago, revitalizing an old photography hobby like you. You have a great plan taking shape. It's amazing how much they packed into this camera, and it's amazing how many of the mundane challenges of photography years ago have been fixed or improved.

I also bought "The Complete Guide to Fujifilm's X-T5 B&W Edition" and think it's a fantastic book, way way better than a few other books I tried. It's a big paperback and the author also lets you download a PDF version which is great for searching. I have had a blast with it.

Happy hunting!!

[Cronin]

Hello All, I am returning to photography after a decades-long hiatus that was prompted by my loss of access to a darkroom. Digital rendered that excuse moot, so I now return with a recently purchased XT5. I am from the Hudson River Valley in New York where I have spent the past five decades engaged in environmental work, mostly on the Hudson. I teach at Pace University where I direct the Gale Epstein Center for Technology, Policy and the Environment. My project ahead is documenting the unseen Hudson, a combination of the obscure, under-appreciated, and invisible - a street-style approach to people, places and things that make the river what it is. There will be little landscape, if any. The "Mighty Hudson" is well-documented. If nothing else, it will be a mission-driven project to bring me back to photography while learning my camera. I look forward to everything this amazing site can teach me. Cronin