That was just an 8 bristle half width brush.Found another. Must have had some crap gear in those days.
Honfleur by mickledore on Talk Photography
Get you!!!
No filters. Just for the record I didn't search for the issue, I saw it and then investigated why I was getting it and if I could get rid/minimise itThey sound like things that could cause moire, always possible with sensors that lack a low pass filter such as the x-trans.
Printed a few photos recently at 8x12, look fine to me and no inclination to go searching for problems imaginary or otherwise.
Just to add a few extra pages, are you using filters on your lenses, they can bugger things up a bit too
161009 October Broadway Hotel by Mr Perceptive X100, on Flickr
I'm considering an X-T2, I haven't committed to a system yet and I've been giving it a lot of consideration, currently I have a basic Canon 1300D with a couple of lenses and I'm still learning but totally committed to my photography. I will use it for all sorts of pictures, mostly people but the reason I'm drawn to the Fuji is I can put a small prime lens on and just take it when I go out with the family. I also think it's. A little more discrete for street photography.
My specific need though and reason for posting is portraiture. I am starting a project where I will be offering totally free portrait sessions to families with disabled children and giving them a few large pictures. I have disabled children myself and knowmhowmhard it is to be pictures, life is challenging sometimes and families with special needs kids wouldn't have a portrait session anywhere near their list of life's priorities. For some families that becomes a massive regret if something tragic happens (as it sadly does for too many) and they don't have any nice pictures to remember their littlun by.
The lenses are not cheap, so I can't get 10! I have spent weeks reading opinions and can't decide what I would get. What do people here recommend? I want 2 or 3 primes and a zoom, the zoom will be important if I have a lively one who won't sit still, I'll be trying to capture them as they shoot by - I think the X-T2 can handle those situations, I've seen the images from motorsport events!
I think the 90mm looks good as a portrait lens - does anyone here use it? I was considering the 56mm, and maybe the 35mm as an every day lens, but I'm not sure if I'd regret not going wider. For zooms I was thinking 18-135mm but again I'm really not sure.
Im still not 100% sure this is the route I'm going to go, the other option is I stick with Canon, or I could go in a totally different direction but that's less and less likely now. I've considered many options, Olympus, Sony and even the Pentax K1, but the Fuji just makes a lot of sense and I've not read anything at all that says "don't do it" whereas I have for all the others. Add into the mix that so many people are switching to Fuji and there must be something in it!
I'm considering an X-T2, I haven't committed to a system yet and I've been giving it a lot of consideration, currently I have a basic Canon 1300D with a couple of lenses and I'm still learning but totally committed to my photography. I will use it for all sorts of pictures, mostly people but the reason I'm drawn to the Fuji is I can put a small prime lens on and just take it when I go out with the family. I also think it's. A little more discrete for street photography.
My specific need though and reason for posting is portraiture. I am starting a project where I will be offering totally free portrait sessions to families with disabled children and giving them a few large pictures. I have disabled children myself and knowmhowmhard it is to be pictures, life is challenging sometimes and families with special needs kids wouldn't have a portrait session anywhere near their list of life's priorities. For some families that becomes a massive regret if something tragic happens (as it sadly does for too many) and they don't have any nice pictures to remember their littlun by.
The lenses are not cheap, so I can't get 10! I have spent weeks reading opinions and can't decide what I would get. What do people here recommend? I want 2 or 3 primes and a zoom, the zoom will be important if I have a lively one who won't sit still, I'll be trying to capture them as they shoot by - I think the X-T2 can handle those situations, I've seen the images from motorsport events!
I think the 90mm looks good as a portrait lens - does anyone here use it? I was considering the 56mm, and maybe the 35mm as an every day lens, but I'm not sure if I'd regret not going wider. For zooms I was thinking 18-135mm but again I'm really not sure.
Im still not 100% sure this is the route I'm going to go, the other option is I stick with Canon, or I could go in a totally different direction but that's less and less likely now. I've considered many options, Olympus, Sony and even the Pentax K1, but the Fuji just makes a lot of sense and I've not read anything at all that says "don't do it" whereas I have for all the others. Add into the mix that so many people are switching to Fuji and there must be something in it!
I quite like that shot David, well composed, fine detail, nice sky, and a good full range of mono tones.
"Is this shot a mono conversion ie in pp, or Acros sooc" ?
George.
Firstly, what a lovely idea for a business and I hope it goes well. Will you be shooting indoors or out? If in, then 90mm will probably be too long. The 56 will likely be better suited, but bear in mind that it's not the world's fastest focusing lens (it's pretty nifty but might struggle with fast moving subjects).
For fast movers - the 16-55/2.8 is very quick and will capture most scenes. The 18-55/2.8-4 is also fast and much lighter - you'll get less bokeh at the 55mm end though as it's f/4 at that point.
Personally I'd start with a used 56/1.2 and 18-55/2.8-4, and if you can stretch to it, 55-200/3.5-4.8. You won't lose much if you buy used but decide the focal lengths aren't right for you. Maybe even just start with the zooms to work that bit out
Firstly, what a lovely idea for a business and I hope it goes well. Will you be shooting indoors or out? If in, then 90mm will probably be too long. The 56 will likely be better suited, but bear in mind that it's not the world's fastest focusing lens (it's pretty nifty but might struggle with fast moving subjects).
For fast movers - the 16-55/2.8 is very quick and will capture most scenes. The 18-55/2.8-4 is also fast and much lighter - you'll get less bokeh at the 55mm end though as it's f/4 at that point.
Personally I'd start with a used 56/1.2 and 18-55/2.8-4, and if you can stretch to it, 55-200/3.5-4.8. You won't lose much if you buy used but decide the focal lengths aren't right for you. Maybe even just start with the zooms to work that bit out
I'm a bit disappointed with Across simulation. I always seem to have to work on it so have largely given up using it. If someone knows how to set the camera up go get shots like that SOOC would they please spill the beans.
Thanks Ian
I really like the sound of the 90mm, I've read lots of people say it's lovely for portraits, but then in a studio they have the luxury of being able to back right up to get the shot. I think it will have to go on a list for later as it doesn't sound like a priority and I'd be frustrated if I bought it and didn't make much use of it.
When you say 'lots of compplaimts' about the 35mm do you think that's just a noisy few, or is it a real issue for some people? I've seen plenty of pictures taken with the 35mm 1.4 and they look really good, but again I don't want to find it frustrating.
The fungus shots I posted earlier were taken with the 35mm 1.4. It's a good lens. But it can take time to focus. Not a problem for my style but others say the f2.0 is a lot faster to focus but you do loose the 1.4 bit. Suppose it really depends on how fast your subject moves!
But....here comes the argument!
And I wasn't using 1.4. Most of the shots were taken at f4. I couldn't get a decent depth of field so close to the fungus.
If you can get Acros to work as we both want SOOC then I'll buy you a pint - after you've bought me all the ones you owe!
Thanks Ian
I really like the sound of the 90mm, I've read lots of people say it's lovely for portraits, but then in a studio they have the luxury of being able to back right up to get the shot. I think it will have to go on a list for later as it doesn't sound like a priority and I'd be frustrated if I bought it and didn't make much use of it.
When you say 'lots of compplaimts' about the 35mm do you think that's just a noisy few, or is it a real issue for some people? I've seen plenty of pictures taken with the 35mm 1.4 and they look really good, but again I don't want to find it frustrating.
