Photography Thread

[Tang]

Just remember the first x100 does not have an X-trans sensor and is only 12mp. Personally I'd go for it, especially for street work.

 

[Rook]

I'm gunna play devil's advocate: the original X100 doesn't have really any of what makes Fuji X so desirable these days. It's a Bayer sensor, some pretty average contrast detect AF and an all round sluggish package.

I don't know about where you are but a used X100S goes here for about £400 which is ridiculously cheap, I honestly think you'd get a lot for from the S. It's a much more usable camera, and the price gap is closing by the day, as used T's are steadily making their way into the market.

 

[ThePhilosopher]

I'm a proponent of "the stop-gap body is just a waste" camp in that it is you're spending money that could go towards the body you actually want without actually getting the performance you're after.

 

[Rook]

Better way of putting it haha.

 

[Philligan]

And what I didn't think of, is that there isn't a huge difference going from the S to the T. Mildly better AF, but same lens, same chip, and same processor. So you're mostly paying for the wifi, OVF + EVF option, and the firmware, which is probably gonna hit the S sooner rather than later.

I use wifi constantly on my X-T1 so that would be a deal breaker for me, but if you're not too worried about that, then you could be better off getting the S.

 

[Tang]

Sometimes bokeh is fun.

I reprocessed this shot in B&W and I love it.

I love elaborate compositions in portraits.

 

[soliloquy]

i just got my 10-20 mm lens. haven't had much of a chance to use it, but the 2 pictures i took to contrast it with my 18-135 and 50 mm lens is shocking! i never knew what i was missing till i saw the difference side by side. i'll post it tomorrow or sunday when i get a chance.

 

[Forrest_H]

Took some shots of my buddy's Saab and Volvo back in January, never got around to processing them. After writhing around awake for an hour, decided to do so:

Since I wasn't getting paid, I was able to try out some ideas I've had for awhile now. I think they could look better, but still pretty cool

 

[Skyblue]

Both phone pics, processed in VSCO.

 

[soliloquy]

as i said, here is a demonstration of how wide things can get with the new lens. none of these shots were touched up in anyway shape or form, and they are not artistic by any stretch of the imagination. i just wanted to see what the big deal is. so here are the shots using my 50mm, my 18-135mm, and then my 10-20mm lens at last. i had the camera on my tripod and didn't move anything. kept it at the back wall and took the pics from that point

50mm

18-135mm at 18mm

and then the 10-20 mm at 10mm

the 10mm is perfect for interior decorators, or even engineers. or just about anyone for that matter. just a perfect lens



so far, i'm loving its sharpness and i'm loving how it light sensitive it is. still need to go out and explore the lens under different lighting condition

 

[Philligan]

That's really cool. As much as I want every Fuji lens, the 10-24 and 56mm are the two that I'd really like to get as soon as I can afford them. An ultra wide would make a really fun walk around lens on top of being awesome for landscapes and architecture.

Here's basically a snap shot I took of Dawn when we were going over wedding planning. I'm actually really happy with how it turned out, for what it is. I didn't realize my camera was set to jpg, and shot this in Classic Chrome and converted it to B&W in VSCO. I thought I had noise reduction turned off because it was set to 0, but apparently 0 is standard. Since her skin was a little creepily soft from the noise reduction, I added a bit of grain in VSCO to give her some texture back.

For being an in-camera jpg that I edited on my cell phone, I really like the look of this one:

 

[Decreate]

Having fun with the Voigtlander 21mm f1.8 lens

 

[Wretched]

Haven't posted for a while. As always, some nice stuff being posted!

Here's a portrait from a recent shoot. Just a single speedlight through a white umbrella to camera left for main light and a little fill to camera right hitting the bike on low power...

Here's the bike! Multiple hits from a single speedlite through white umbrella on full power, layered up in PS:

 

[Tang]

I always feel awkward posting after Wretched, as he's one of my favorite posters in the thread and his work kicks total ass!

That being said.. I've been on a more experimental streak.

bubbles by nrrfed, on Flickr

mini by nrrfed, on Flickr

flares by nrrfed, on Flickr

to the right by nrrfed, on Flickr

sunsets by nrrfed, on Flickr

as you can see, my little 35mm flares like a bitch.. I guess I can't complain seeing as it's a $150 lens.

 

[Wretched]

Love the 2nd and last shots, Tang. The bokeh in the second one keeps me looking at it!

 

[Azyiu]

Having fun with the Voigtlander 21mm f1.8 lens

Decreate, you were in Hong Kong again? As for me, I am heading to Macau for a business meeting tomorrow...

 

[Philligan]

Here's one I took of Dawn at a coffee shop earlier today with the 35 1.4.

Dawn by philbabbey, on Flickr

 

[Wretched]

I've said it before... you're damned lucky to have a partner who tolerates having her photos taken! Especially as much as you seem to to do it!

 

[Tang]

I've said it before... you're damned lucky to have a partner who tolerates having her photos taken! Especially as much as you seem to to do it!

Ain't it true? I'd be utterly hopeless at portraits if it weren't for my better half.

 

[Decreate]

Decreate, you were in Hong Kong again? As for me, I am heading to Macau for a business meeting tomorrow...

I've been back working in Hong Kong since August last year.