Almost 2014 and Fujifilm is ready for Prime Time!!! The new XTrans II image sensor has dramatically increased AF performance and now the cameras are just "quirky" and not a basic pain in the arse anymore. SO here are some of my thoughts on embracing what I believe is going to be a new paradigm in photography. The X-system is on the fast track to create the "digital Leica" not even Leica is making! (I said XPRO 2 review just to freak out the people who get freaked out by that sort of thing... LOL!) Music by http://www.danosongs/com THANKS!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cNHI4sfFWU
Some basic thoughts on the yet to be released into the wild Fuji XT-1. If you already have Fuji X gear, this will be a great broadening camera for your capabilities. If you are buying into the system then just buy into Pentax instead and get a K-3. If you want a Fuji then get the awesome XE-2. The Fuji system is trying to be all things to all people, and that's OK. The X Rangefinder retro is brilliant. the X pseudo SLR with no mirror is not so brilliant, another me-too product, but done extremely well... Just sayin'
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXt5hfTv9Sw
A few things about the Fuji XPro3 that make it work for me. Your mileage may vary. Videopad made a nice video, but this one aint it. After 3 saves videopad wants $70 USD for their program, and I'm sure it's a fine program, but I have bought too much software that didn't really work to go down that road... I did however find HITFILM Express and that's what made this video. Seems to be OK. If I'm still using it in a month I'll send them a donation. Much nicer arrangement.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCOh6rgVeg8
I decided to switch to a Large Format Digital Camera. The sensor size is 4x5 inches and it's only $350,000.00 USD. It weighs 35 pounds and comes with it's own refrigeration unit to keep the chip cool. I plan on mounting it to the back of my Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel. so I guess I can only photograph from roads and parking lots now...
Software:
Faststone Image Viewer: https://www.faststone.org/
Fuji Raw Converter: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/support/download/software/raw-file-converter-ex-powered-by-silkypix/
Affinity Photo: https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/
DaVinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/#
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Hinge mounting your matt, signing, stamping, dating, all the FUN stuff! My favorite part of the print making process! (Music by http://www.danosongs.com and all photographs by Edward Thomas - Thanks!)
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So what's up with this Pentax system? Everyone knows pro's use NIkon or Canon, so why are you using THAT? (Music by http://www.danosongs.com and all photos by Edward Thomas - Thanks!)
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