What I love about Fuji
Jul 22, 2020 14:07:04 #
I have an XT-1 and an XT-2. I like the 1 perhaps even more than the 2. Smaller, simpler and it just knows what to do. Here, for instance is a shot on auto everything of the little plaza in my town. Shade and sun, subjects of all reflectance values, and Fuji just sorted it all out to the very best compromise of all possibilities and gave me this beautifully balanced little vignette of Americana with lovely colors, right out of the camera. And it does it every time. No it does not have mega megapixels, and I usually use the kit lens (this was the kit lens for this photo), but it delivers the exposure, the sharpness, the color every time. Yes i could improve this by cropping, it is the entire frame as is!
Jul 22, 2020 14:19:40 #
Jul 22, 2020 14:24:42 #
Nothing like being happy and content with the equipment one has.
--Bob
--Bob
CatMarley wrote:
I have an XT-1 and an XT-2. I like the 1 perhaps ... (show quote)
Jul 22, 2020 14:46:45 #
rmalarz wrote:
Nothing like being happy and content with the equipment one has.
--Bob
--Bob
I read all these posts about not getting the color right, or the exposure is always wrong or the photos are unsharp despite all sorts of stacking or processing, using high powered 36MPs and super tele's, RAW processed with high priced software, while my little XT1 gives me sharp well exposed colorful jpegs right out of the camera with no effort at all. No I cannot put a 600 mm zoom on it 'cause they don't make one for it, but my 230 delivers an equivalent 345, and it is only 4 inches long and weighs only a few ounces! And I have yet to see an excellent amateur result with a 600 anyhow. You can't handhold a lens like that and I am never going to drag around a tripod! I am convinced most camera buffs are overthinking and over purchasing and could do much more with less if it is the right "less". (Which my little old Fuji is for me.)
Jul 22, 2020 15:17:38 #
CatMarley wrote:
I read all these posts about not getting the color... (show quote)
I agree with this line of thinking.🤔
Jerry in NC
Jul 22, 2020 15:50:04 #
Cat said, ...most camera buffs are overthinking and over purchasing.
A large portion of UHH appears dedicated to talking about gear and/or accumulating gear. But those folks tend to congregate in main discussion forum, so if that's the only area you visit, I can understand your pov.
Most of the rest of UHH (including 30 volunteer-moderated sections) is comprised of folks who actually take photos and have owned their one or two cameras for more than a year
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A large portion of UHH appears dedicated to talking about gear and/or accumulating gear. But those folks tend to congregate in main discussion forum, so if that's the only area you visit, I can understand your pov.
Most of the rest of UHH (including 30 volunteer-moderated sections) is comprised of folks who actually take photos and have owned their one or two cameras for more than a year
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Jul 22, 2020 18:31:47 #
chevman wrote:
I agree with this line of thinking.🤔
Jerry in NC
Jerry in NC
I agree within the context of the thread which, as I read it, is imaging. I agree that extraordinary lenses and super sensors have zero impact on real usage.
Beyond that agreement I’m not actually DISagreeing, but I do venture beyond the minimalist idea. I won’t chase after ultra sooper lenses and mega-mega pixel counts. But I will spend on newer gear if it has ENABLING performance features.
Enabling features would include the “see in the dark” Sony that costs almost double vs otherwise identical models. I don’t shoot daylight scenic scenes etc etc. I shoot urban nights, indoors and out. THAT is just one example of what I mean by an enabling feature. This ain’t cheap and doesn’t exist in older gear :-(
Jul 23, 2020 05:32:53 #
My first camera was a Fujica ST801. What I'd give for a DSLR as simple as that.
Jul 23, 2020 05:47:55 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
CatMarley wrote:
I read all these posts about not getting the color... (show quote)
While I agree with most of what you said, it is possible for some people to handhold a 600mm lens, especially if it has stabilization.
Jul 23, 2020 06:20:27 #
Jul 23, 2020 06:56:15 #
CatMarley wrote:
I read all these posts about not getting the color... (show quote)
Why are you on this forum if you just want a simple auto-everything point & shoot? Apparently you either don't care about the technical or don't understand them. There are lots of websites to view nicely composed photos which is only a tiny aspect of this forum. Sorry if I sound harsh, but I don't get your attitude with respect to this forum.
Jul 23, 2020 06:58:08 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
CatMarley wrote:
I have an XT-1 and an XT-2. I like the 1 perhaps ... (show quote)
I Agree with you. I sold my X-T1 & X-T2 and bought the X-H1 when Fuji had it with battery grip for $999. I do love the X-H1 but I wish I had kept the X-T1 as well. It is a great little camera. I'm currently on the lookout for a really good deal on one in mint condition.
Jul 23, 2020 07:15:30 #
ecobin wrote:
Why are you on this forum if you just want a simple auto-everything point & shoot? Apparently you either don't care about the technical or don't understand them. There are lots of websites to view nicely composed photos which is only a tiny aspect of this forum. Sorry if I sound harsh, but I don't get your attitude with respect to this forum.
I'm not sure I would call the cameras mentioned "simple auto-everything point & shoot". Perhaps you missed the point, which was well made, imho.
Jul 23, 2020 07:36:29 #
Fuji delivers very pleasing images with great color, and if you rarely print large images there is very little to gain with megapixel monsters.
Jul 23, 2020 07:36:41 #
Well said and accurate. As owner, and user, of a Fuji X100S, two Fuji X-T2 and one X-T30 bodies, I can attest that there is a unique quality about the jpegs processed by these fantastic cameras. There are also Fuji's renowned "film simulations" which further enhance the result. Yes, I often postprocess in Lightroom 6.1 but the results right out of the camera are truly amazing. Hard to beat Fuji's jpegs; no need IMHO to shoot RAW.
Happy shooting.
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