I always look forward to your postings. You are the master of flowers. Your images are exquisite.
As always, gorgeous color, composition and brokeh.
Be very discreet with your equipment.
Breath taking beauty everywhere you look.
After taking a forty year hiatus from photography—I pursued it avidly until I was twenty-five—I decided to take it up again and did due diligence in deciding what system to commit to, settling on Fujifilm’s X series, in part because I had, in addition to Nikon equipment, used Fujica cameras earlier on. I first purchased an XT-1 and a range of lenses, then an X-Pro 1 and, finally, an X100T, the three of which cover most situations in which I’m interested, a bit of street photography, birding, landscapes and flowers. I haven’t moved to later models of these bodies because I haven’t mastered the ones I have, and all three use the same sensor, a sensor that is sufficient for my (artistic) needs. I have found the bodies and lenses well-built, rugged enough to go from South America’s selva to the temperatures and weather conditions of Antarctica, not to mention more primitive birding environments. So far, and it has been several years, my equipment has been trouble free. I love the color renditions—my friends invariably comment on them—as well as the black and white options. I can get all the equipment I need—two bodies and five lenses, including the 100/400–in a wheeled Pelican case that goes in the overhead bin on most airplanes. I do my post processing on an IPad Pro using Snapseed. Beyond UHH, where I’ve picked up some valuable general information, I also consult Fuji forums. On UHH I do sometimes become frustrated with the Canon/Nikon talk, but those companies have the majority of the market and offer wonderful options.
Can the Apple Pencil be used with any of the available IOS post processing applications? If yes, which ones?
Did the trip with my grandson three years ago from Anchorage to Vancouver on Silversea. They are a small ship line and are now running adventure cruises with special teams of naturalist guides. I recommend them highly. Go after August 15. Avoid families with children. Take 3 good zooms, c 18-55, a long lens with tele extender and something in the middle.
You are making a choice with which you will be pleased for some time. Although I continue to shoot with my XT-1 and XPro-1, I have both those lenses, plus several others, and have found that they they cover the most of what I want to capture. The 18-55, though a “kit” lens is quite sharp and provides a lot of flexibility. I carry it with me all the time. The 55-200 not so much just because it’s bulky.
I am in Tuscany now—have been for several weeks. Haze is a real problem. Prepare for it. I would suggest a 35mm prime.
I have found it to be an excellent lens. I brought it with me to use as my only lens (on an XT-1 [I haven’t yet mastered all its capabilities]) while in Tuscany and have found it to produce wonderful mostly landscape images, although, assuming one is prepared to use one’s leg zoom, one can also produce very precise images of other kinds. I have every confidence you will end up using your Fujifilm combo more than you anticipated.
Love the shot. One of my favorite spots in all of the Americas. I stand there thinking about the Spaniards looking toward the horizon for any show of sail, wondering whether it will be friend or foe. What an isolated and lonely spot it must have been.
Tempe Camera. Been around for more than fifty years. The store is complete and the staff knowledgeable and very helpful. I recommend them unreservedly.
I continue to hang with my XT-1 and X-Pro 1. Both produce wonderful images, given Fujifilm’s terrific selection of lenses for them. I feel as if the capabilities of the bodies meets and probably exceeds my abilities to see and capture images. I had thought to replace the two bodies with the second generation offerings and am pleased I did not, as the third generation seems a greater refinement over the second than the second over the first. Continually chasing the next generation resembles chasing one’s tail, particularly when one has a difficult time figuring out what constitutes a quantum leap in functionality. I suspect that decision is highly personal.