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Hello everyone!

I'm just a photo-enthusiast from somewhere in Russia. I have no skills in photography, I doubt I could ever start making money with my hobby because of that.

But actually I like to take pictures. My experience is not big, I started in 2008 with Canon 40D and EF 50/1.4. Time passed, and I owned and shoot with 30D, 500D, NX10, 1D mark II N, 5D mark II, 1D mark IV,  X10,  X100, X-Pro 1, 5D mark III and X100S. And like a year ago I've ended up with no gear at all due to the extreme need of money.

 

Anyway, the most pleasent photos I've taken were made with Fuji cameras (X100's and X-Pro 1) and with 6x6 film camera Kiev-6C.

I absolutely love the colours of Fuji sensors and bokeh, sharpness of Fuji optics. And I hope I'll be able to buy an XT-1 any time soon with a bunch of lenses.

 

http://500px.com/photo/120938113/the-burning-sky-by-alex-levakov

 

http://500px.com/photo/121685369/pine-photo-by-alex-levakov

 

http://500px.com/photo/120909095/bumblebee-by-alex-levakov

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As I write this, my X-T1 is at the post office waiting for me to finish work & pick it up! I am a former Nikon (D200) girl who put her camera away a few years ago when I started hiking and paddling (canoe & kayak) because it was too heavy & I was terrified of getting it wet. At that time I picked up a Panasonic Lumix FZ-35 for its weight and then grabbed a Fuji XP60 for camping/paddling. I did a lot of research & had an old friend of my husband show me his X-T1 - and I was sold. The weather resistance and weight were 2 major factors.

 

I am looking forward to learning from everyone on here and getting out and shooting regularly. Can't wait to shoot the fall colours now. All I need to do is sell my D200, lenses, & GoPro to help pay for this new endeavour.

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So after two years with Micro Four Thirds and over a year of trying out Fujifilm, I've finally FINALLY gone all in with Fujifilm. Expect shots from me on here. I'll be going to Fiji next week so I'm excited for that.

Now lets back track, I started photographing in 2005. Always used Canon, went to Panasonic two years ago because I wanted smaller and I was doing video. I was never happy with the results though so I sold it all and finally got myself an X-T1.

 

I've been using a Nikon D610 for awhile but its not mine, I was genuinely considering the Nikon D750 but after much deliberation, I knew deep down that I would use the Fujifilm more often than I would use the Nikon. Thus my decision has been set it stone and I'm a jolly bugger.

 

I predominately do landscape. My first choice lens would actually be the 10-24mm. But I have an engagement shoot AND I want to do more portraits so the 35mm F1.4 it is. I also wanted a light everyday carry that I could shoot all day and all night with.

 

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Hello everyone.

 

I am a writer/photographer specialising in the automotive arena. Although I have shot with Canon for the best part of 40 years I am now also using my Fuji gear (X-T10, X-E1, 10-24, 18-55, 55-200 and 35) on shoots and am relishing the challenges. I wil be looking for solutions in this forum and other places to get me up to speed with these marvellous cameras.

 

For those interested my work can be found at 

 

http://www.drivingline.com/author/john/

 

This was shot earlier this month in a very special car...........b/w suited the period feel of the Cisitalia.

 

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Hello everyone!

 

I'm a graphic designer from Czech Republic. I absolutely love shooting with Fujifilm X-E1, preferably with manual settings, just like I did with my old Mamiya RB67 and LF cameras, it's very relaxing and head-cleaning. I always take the Fuji with me in my bag, along with the "kit" zoom lens and 35/1.4 prime. I also like to dust the camera and lenses off once a while, it's some form of a ritual maybe :)

 

Cheers and thank You!

 

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Greetings from California.

I have been a professional photographer for around thirteen years. I sold all my Canon and Nikon gear almost a year ago, and switched to the Fuji X system, and so far I don't regret it. I spend most of my time shooting in fairly remote locations, and switching to Fuji allowed me to shave 18lbs off my photo back pack. In fact I had to buy a smaller pack which was nice.

 

I appreciate all the time people on this forum have taken to share Fuji info. It has been helpful. You can see my work here. http://www.bennorth.com

 

Thanks,

Ben

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Hi everyone, I just joined this forum a few minutes ago.
 

I recently found an interest in photography and noticed I have a thing for shooting architecture, so I got rid of my entry level DSLR camera and bought myself an X-T10, everything about this camera is just ideal for my type of photography!

 

I figured it was about time I joined this forum and said hi :)

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Hi folks!

 

I'm an old photographer clicking away since age 13 when I got my first camera as a Xmas present 55 years ago; a Kodak Brownie Six-20. Since then I've used an eclectic succession of cameras that included my old man Leica IIIf,  sixties era 35mm SLR's, 6x6 TLR's, Nikon SLR's, MF SLR's, View cameras and Leica M's; dutifully processing both B&W and color since the mid-sixties until I finally succumbed to the instant gratification of the digital systems. My darkroom has been mainly gathering dust for a decade and so my film gear. Nowadays I shoot mainly with a pair of X cameras, an X-Pro1 and an X-E2 but also intermix a small Panasonic LX100 (my fourth down the line since the LX3) as it is my always at hand camera. I also shoot occasionally with my FX Nikon DSLR but that's rapidly becoming a thing of the past since the practical aspects and results from the Fujis have relegated the 20Lb backpack to the closet.

I'm looking forward to learning a lot here in order to use my Fuji X gear at its maximum potential; many extraordinary accomplished photographers in this forum!

You are welcome to drop me a critique or a line at my old Photo.Net gallery or send me a friendship request at my FB wall. I'll be thankful for your friendship.

 

Regards from Mexico!

 

Jorge.

 

 

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Hi, I'm new here and would like to introduce myself.

I'm from the Netherlands and currently shoot with a Sony A200 DSLR and occasionally with the Olympus E-PM1. Both the Sony as the Olympus are getting old and the sensors nowadays are much better. I like shooting with the Sony but the Sony A-mount is slowly dying so I don't want to invest in Sony gear anymore.

I'm thinking of switching to the Fuji X system (X-T10 probably). I also consider buying an Olympus OM-D E-M5II or E-M10. 

 

I am looking forward to learn about the Fuji X cameras and lenses and maybe become a Fuji X photographer too.

Good news: I've just bought myself a X-T10 with an XF18-55. There is a lot to learn but I definitely like my new camera!

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Hi to all from Dubai,

 

I'm a Canuck (Canadian) who has been residing in Dubai for nearly 7 years, and have only been shooting with Fuji for only a couple months. I was actually really eager to use the x100T, so I rented one and had a blast with this little guy!  I'm primarily a video shooter with a bit of video gear, but made the leap into Fuji Land a few weeks ago when I bought the XT-1.  Haven't used it too much lately, but so far I'm really digging this camera with the 35mm lens. Up next on the gear list is the 16mm 1.4, and then perhaps the 56mm (I'm a prime guy). Been all over the inter web gaining as much info as I can about this camera and the Fuji experience.  :)

 

Besides the XT-1, I currently have a Sony A7s which is a great camera, though I wanted a more tactile, old school shooting experience.  Full frame is great, but the Sony menu is ridiculous and I'm not a big fan of their glass (prefer manual glass such as Voigtlander on the Sony).

The XT-1 is similar in size, but it feels better in hand, and is just an overall more intuitive and enjoyable camera for stills. We won't get into video, as there's no comparison between the two for this purpose.

Over the summer, I did a fun comparison between the x100T and my A7s prior to purchasing the XT-1 on my website (www.christopherfehr.com).

 

Glad to have found this forum and looking forward to learning from all you seasoned Fuji peeps!

Cheers, Chris from the Sandpit

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Hi all, I'm a Fujifilm fan from Seattle, WA. I've been shooting seriously since around 2005 when I got my first DSLRs and have since moved through system after system, settling with the X-Pro1 in 2012, since then I've gone through 3 X-Pro1 bodies (at various times I've picked one up as a backup), an X-T1, an X100 (black limited), and now on my 2nd X100s (after selling my first during a trade). I just keep coming back to the Fujifilm system, as they've ignited a passion I haven't had with photography before, and elevated my creativity and passion beyond vacation snaps, family events, and travel.

 

Speaking of passion, Fuji X-series have turned me back on to film photography also, as I've always had a Contax G system for the last decade, and now moved to medium format in addition to 35mm. I can now say I'm a happy owner of 4 Fujifilm cameras, from their Natura S compact to their Xpan (Fujifilm TX-1) to their last hurrah, the Fujifilm GF670. I still shoot an X100s for digital. I am eagerly hopeful for a medium format equivalent of an X100.

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Hej from Sweden, 

 

New to the Fujifilm camera, recently bought the X-T10 as a travel companion instead of the bulky Nikon D600 and it's heavy lenses. I decided to get rid of my small Olympus Pen EM1 for something better. I looked around and read a lot of reviews and finally decided on the Fujifilm X-T10. I now can say I do not regret it at all. The pictures are amazing, before I was using Lightroom to develop the RAW files, today I mainly use the jpg files directly out of the camera after some minor tweaking in Lightroom. The RAW files are just stored, waiting for to decide on what RAW converter to use in the future.

 

About my self, retired since 4 years from the Telecom Company Ericsson. I'm very much a hobby shooter, and I have been having this as a hobby since 2010. I'm not a technical fotografer, I need to learn more about using ND filters for instance. I also need to learn about flash shooting. I have strong desire for birds as you can find out on my smugmug page. I also try to do landscape shooting when traveling.

 

So what else, I play golf with my wife and friends during the season here in Sweden. Besides that we have a dog that keeps you busy, It is very good because you need to get out in nature with him, you are forced to do that. Our grandchildren keeps us of course also busy. 

 

I'm now waiting for Fujifilm to come out with a bird lens XF100-400, I saw this in their roadmap for 2016, if the lens is affordable pricing I will get rid of my Nikon gear for sure.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

www.lassetjus.smugmug.com

https://www.flickr.com/photos/lassetjus/  nick name lassetjus photo

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Hi everyone I am Jim  Originally from Chicago now in sunny Arizona.  Just moved to Fuji from Nikon for the size factor mostly.  I am 76 years young and just an   amatuer who enjoys photography  mostly on vacation of now that we are in Arizona on short trips to the national parks around Arizona and Utah.  Hoping to learn more about Fuji equipment on this

form.  I have a Fuji XT-1 10-24 18-55 55-200 and want a 35 1.4 for indoor on trips.  Using mostly OIS zooms as I do not hold the camera as steady as I once did.  

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Hi all,

 

I am a newbie here because I just bought the Fuji XT-1 camera with the 18-55 kit lens

 

My name is Ryan and i normally shoot in m4/3 cameras using the GX7, GH4 and EM-1.

 

Trying out the XT-1 because I found the image/still picture is sharper than my m4/3 system and I chose the XT-1 simply because I like having all the important settings on the dials.

 

I am an amateur, taking photos and videos just for the fun as a hobby.

 

Nice to "meet" everyone here ... do guide me if I am wrong or go off tangent.

 

Cheers and thank you ...

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Hi Fugi Lovers!

 

I live in Illinois, and got the Fugi XT 1 a few months ago. I have been doing photography for a couple of years, but not so regularly.  I plan to go out more now with my Fugi, which I dearly love.  The weight, image quality, amazing EVF, and the dials out on front where I want them makes this a very user-friendly camera. I have already increased for photography, and signing up for classes!  I need to gain more self-confidence with it!! I do love the firmware updates.  I have listened to tutorials and bought the book.  My skills are improving as a photographer and with my love for Fugi XT-1

 

I have a question about how safe it is in the rain, which I will post.  I have the 18-135 and have questions about both the lens and camera itself being waterproof.  Different experts have told me different things.  I will post!!

 

Thank you all for being part of this wonderful community, and helping each other.  The world is a better place because of Fugi, it brings people out of the house, meeting others, and spending more time in nature!!

 

I will have to learn how to post photos!!

 

Happy photography to all

And to all a magnificient photo!.

Though I am biased, and feel all photos are wonderful,

since they are created from the Soul!!

 

THANKS,

Sharana

 

 

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Greetings from British Columbia, Canada.

 

I am strictly an amateur hobbyist, and got myself a Fuji X-T1 last month. My path was a bit different from most of the people on this forum: I have never used a DSLR.  My first camera as a teenager was a little 110 film camera -- anyone remember those?   For a little while I used an old Russian 35mm SLR which had absolutely no automatic functions at all.  Then for about 25 years, from 1980 on, I used a Nikon FE 35mm film SLR; it would even select the shutter speed automatically, which I thought was pretty fancy.  But unlike the fixed focus, fixed aperture 35mm instant film cameras which many people used, you did have to set aperture, shutter speed and focus.

 

About ten years ago I finally switched to a digital camera.  Since my old camera bag with the Nikon FE, flash, and two extra lenses was a bit heavy and bulky, I found I wasn't taking my camera along much when I went anywhere.  Since I wanted something smaller and lighter with a digital, I didn't go the big, expensive DSLR route.  I ended up with a Canon G6, the largest compact which would fit in a belt pouch, but still had a decent zoom lens, fully articulated LCD, a good grip, and reasonably sophisticated features and controls for its time.  Basically a high end compact point and shoot.  It still takes fine pictures.

 

Since it is a bit of a pain with the G6 to use things like manual focus, aperture and shutter priority, I tended to use it mostly in its "P" mode. Recently I became interested in experimenting again with the more manual aspects of photography.  My intention at first was to pick up an inexpensive used DSLR and lens, and use it strictly to experiment with, not as a replacement for the G6.  However, after seeing favourable comments online about the X-T1 and its picture quality, light and compact size, and usability, I ended up with a very gently used X-T1 at a nice discount, and a new 18-55 lens.  I've been learning how to use it, taking a refresher digital photography course with the local camera club, and experimenting a bit with it.  It is a bit heavier and larger than the G6, and I'm afraid it really doesn't fit in a belt pouch.

 

The salesman who sold me the X-T1 suggested that if I gave it a chance, I might find the X-T1 replacing the old G6, even though that wasn't my original intention.  The first evening, just as a lark, I tried taking a picture half an hour after sunset.  Handheld (with OIS), 6400 ISO, manual focus through a window,  auto exposure, about 1/2 second in aperture priority.  The photo was reasonably sharp, and I could see things that I couldn't even see with the naked eye.   I was seriously impressed:  neither my G6 nor the old Nikon film camera could ever have done anything like that.

 

The salesman might be right...

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Greetings from British Columbia, Canada.

 

I am strictly an amateur hobbyist, and got myself a Fuji X-T1 last month. My path was a bit different from most of the people on this forum: I have never used a DSLR.  My first camera as a teenager was a little 110 film camera -- anyone remember those?   For a little while I used an old Russian 35mm SLR which had absolutely no automatic functions at all.  Then for about 25 years, from 1980 on, I used a Nikon FE 35mm film SLR; it would even select the shutter speed automatically, which I thought was pretty fancy.  But unlike the fixed focus, fixed aperture 35mm instant film cameras which many people used, you did have to set aperture, shutter speed and focus.

 

About ten years ago I finally switched to a digital camera.  Since my old camera bag with the Nikon FE, flash, and two extra lenses was a bit heavy and bulky, I found I wasn't taking my camera along much when I went anywhere.  Since I wanted something smaller and lighter with a digital, I didn't go the big, expensive DSLR route.  I ended up with a Canon G6, the largest compact which would fit in a belt pouch, but still had a decent zoom lens, fully articulated LCD, a good grip, and reasonably sophisticated features and controls for its time.  Basically a high end compact point and shoot.  It still takes fine pictures.

 

Since it is a bit of a pain with the G6 to use things like manual focus, aperture and shutter priority, I tended to use it mostly in its "P" mode. Recently I became interested in experimenting again with the more manual aspects of photography.  My intention at first was to pick up an inexpensive used DSLR and lens, and use it strictly to experiment with, not as a replacement for the G6.  However, after seeing favourable comments online about the X-T1 and its picture quality, light and compact size, and usability, I ended up with a very gently used X-T1 at a nice discount, and a new 18-55 lens.  I've been learning how to use it, taking a refresher digital photography course with the local camera club, and experimenting a bit with it.  It is a bit heavier and larger than the G6, and I'm afraid it really doesn't fit in a belt pouch.

 

The salesman who sold me the X-T1 suggested that if I gave it a chance, I might find the X-T1 replacing the old G6, even though that wasn't my original intention.  The first evening, just as a lark, I tried taking a picture half an hour after sunset.  Handheld (with OIS), 6400 ISO, manual focus through a window,  auto exposure, about 1/2 second in aperture priority.  The photo was reasonably sharp, and I could see things that I couldn't even see with the naked eye.   I was seriously impressed:  neither my G6 nor the old Nikon film camera could ever have done anything like that.

 

The salesman might be right...

Have fun playing with your camera, and learning more about it.  I have had mine a few months, and still learning it.  I purchased a couple of books by Tony Phillips on amazon, and listened to the Fugi Guys on Utube and some other utubes. They were all very helpful!  Glad you joined.  I recently asked a question about the camera being waterproof or resistant. Members were so very, very helpful!!  I was surprised at the amount of helpful responses.

Sharana

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Hi,

 

I'm Paulo, from Portugal. 

 

2 months ago, I decide to change from Canon DSLR system ( 5 years of use )  to Fuji X ( X-T1 ).

 

Currently own one X-T1 and an 35 mm 1.4R. Working to get 16-50 2.8 and a 55-200 ( depending on Canon sales ).

 

One of main propose of change is to get life "easier" on handling and pos-edition. With Canon I start to get tired to travel with an 7D, 10-22, 24-105, etc... In the same way I was spending to much time working on RAW files, even for passionate photos. I work with stock agencies ( beginner level ), and have done small works ( motorized sports ).

 

So far I'm impressed with JPG quaility, Easy Handling and EVF of X-T1. 

 

Lastly, my English isn't the greatest. I read/translate it very well, but still having some issues writing it. 

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Hi,

 

I'm Paulo, from Portugal. 

 

2 months ago, I decide to change from Canon DSLR system ( 5 years of use )  to Fuji X ( X-T1 ).

 

Currently own one X-T1 and an 35 mm 1.4R. Working to get 16-50 2.8 and a 55-200 ( depending on Canon sales ).

 

One of main propose of change is to get life "easier" on handling and pos-edition. With Canon I start to get tired to travel with an 7D, 10-22, 24-105, etc... In the same way I was spending to much time working on RAW files, even for passionate photos. I work with stock agencies ( beginner level ), and have done small works ( motorized sports ).

 

So far I'm impressed with JPG quaility, Easy Handling and EVF of X-T1. 

 

Lastly, my English isn't the greatest. I read/translate it very well, but still having some issues writing it. 

Hope you continue enjoying your Fuji Paulo!  This forum has been a great resource for me, recently joining.  Ask any questions, and you will certainly get help!!

Sharana

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An introduction as a new member. I used Canon for about 10 years untill I switched to Fuji  October 2014.I have never looked back. I live in South Wales UK.. I do miss the swiveling screen of my last Canon, my knees don't work so well these days but hey ho there's always a way around things. As for the Fuji XE2, well I just love the colours, the image quality and the viewfinder position, and the fact that Fuji keep updates coming. I have to say the Fuji has made me work at photography and I like that. What I don't like about it, well maybe the focusing could be a bit less hesitant sometimes and a faster continuous focusing would be a benifit. I shoot anything that takes my fancy. I am married which brings restriction, obviously, 2 children (son and daughter) and my son is many times a better photographer than I will ever be, but I give him a run for it sometimes.  To sum up:- one camera 2 lens', light weight and happy with life.

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Hello, I am Luigi, located in Germany, Munich area. Photography has been one of my favorite hobbies since the film era, sometimes being active like a semi pro. Since late 2012 I have been using an X-E1. And in spite of the sometimes slower Autofocus, I came home with many good street, event and travel photos. Later I extended to the X-E2 and X-T1, today with the Fuji lenses 14, 18, 35, 18-55, 55-200mm and kept an old but good Nikon Tele 2,8/180mm. 

For posting some topics around the Fuji X system and as showroom for selected photographs I have opened an own photo site http://luicaphoto.8pro.net

 

I want to use the Fuji X Forum mainly for exchanging opinions and experiences with other members.

 

As a greeting from Munich, I attach a photo of the "Tollwood Festival", which takes place during Pre Christmas Season at the same location where the famous "Oktober Fest" has ended just few weeks before.  

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