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    Beginner Magazines

    I have a digital subscription to Black and White Photography. I'm inclined to spend on books rather than magazines these days.
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    The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

    The film simulations are not something I frequently use. However it seems like Fuji are missing an opportunity by not providing a means of updating the older cameras with the newer film simulations. It would potentially allow some consistency across the cameras and strengthen the customer...
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    Black Five 44871

    I'd go with the 1st shot. The double header in the 2nd has the second engine obscured and less dramatic smoke/steam plume. I haven't been out chasing the GB XVI this year. Though looking at the mixed consist behind the the black 5 I think I'm not regretting it that much. Looks like the...
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    Landscape equipment - Fuji vs Olympus

    I don't personally think WR is much of an issue as regards rain. My biggest issue with weather over the years in Scotland has been keeping the lens (or filters) clear in wind and rain - and making sure the interior of my bag remains dry. I usually just use a cloth and a plastic bag or shower cap...
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    Anyone used E-infinity ?

    The savings make it worth it to some buyers. You tend to hear about problematic transactions. Successful transactions tend to be silent. Some may. Some may not. It's not clear what e-infinity do as customers don't appear to deal with import - e-infinity handle that. The savings on many items...
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    The Dark one

    Nice evening treat to find in the forum. I'd pick #2 taking the the illumination and shape of the wings from below over the top of the feathers in say #3.
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    Is digital dead now?

    Sony did this with the Xperia Pro 1 - headlined the use of a 1" sensor - but only used a portion of it.
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    Fogged up Lens

    I'd suggest getting some silica gel and a suitable airtight container. Seal the lens in the container with the silica gel and put it somewhere dry and warm for a day or two.
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    The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

    Aperture rings started to disappear lenses from the late eighties as electronics and P mode became common. SLR cameras started getting control wheels in the grip. With autofocus bodies being developed manufacturers redesigned their systems and introduced new ranges of lenses. Fuji have left...
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    The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

    I tend to think that when I pick up an X-T30 as well. The size and feel with a small metal barrelled lens - with an aperture ring - feels like an early late 70s/ early 80s small SLR like a Pentax ME or MX, or an Olympus OM. In some ways I find it ridiculous that the aperture ring should be...
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    The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

    It's an inflated price but that isn't new. It's a trend, Back when Sony were in their Nex phase you could get APS-C ILC cameras for around £250 and up. I kind of wondered that too. But I suspect the issue here is compromise. What choices do you have in the market for this type of compact -...
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    The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

    AIUI the reality is that with the X100 the EVF becomes the primary VF for most users. Back in the days of film SLRs and even DSLRs very few had a 100% coverage viewfinder. This is one area where the EVF or using the rear screen with live preview is now taken for granted. When I had film...
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    The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

    I don't think so. I think we'll see a distinct X-Pro 4 at some point. It's part of the X-series brand identity. I suspect Fuji don't sell that many but the publicity, loyalty, and goodwill it generates make up for the lack of volume.
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    Favourite Landscape Photographers on Youtube

    I've enjoyed Nick Carver's videos. .
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    The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

    PSA parts who are the brand licensee do them at £30.29. Delivery £9 so you'd need to but at least two to amortise delivery. (I use dotFoto branded non-OEMs - so can't offer an actual opinion).
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