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And the work involved in building the thing!That's nice. Puts the size into perspective.
And the work involved in building the thing!That's nice. Puts the size into perspective.
I sold my 18-135mm, big mistake, a cracking lens for the money, great OIS, well built and much sharper than the lens snobs give it credit for.So - before I get in trouble for more thread cluttering banter, back to the reason this thread exists.
I finally got out to use the new X-T1
Firstly I have to say - to be creative - I need to get into the zone. Also camera functions have to be second nature so it's just natural when I'm trying to get a shot. This first time was a familiarisation day. Pro's and Con's. My main problem was nailing focus. Practise makes perfect right! I suspect the majority of Con's are down to me rather than the camera. And on getting into to the Zone - doesn't happen when you on a daddy daughter day in a Zoo with your 3 year old
Tried out the 35mm and the 18 - 135mm. I think I need to give the 35mm more of a chance but I found myself leaning towards the 18-135mm this day.
I've not heard anyone say the 18-135mm is a bad lens TBH.I sold my 18-135mm, big mistake, a cracking lens for the money, great OIS, well built and much sharper than the lens snobs give it credit for.
It's a bad lensI've not heard anyone say the 18-135mm is a bad lens TBH.
Seen it criticised on dpreview forums quite a lotI've not heard anyone say the 18-135mm is a bad lens TBH.
Continuing Stephen's silhouette theme, I manage to get something more or less in focus at night
Outside the Maths Institute by David Hallett, on Flickr
Cheers George! It's nearly in mono when it's in colour, if you know what I mean, but I decided to go the whole hog...Works for me Dave, and looks good in mono.
George.
I can't be the only one who finds the Fuji lens hood pants. I have the XF 18-135 lens which is great but the lens hood is a real pain to get on ans off. Feels really flimsy and doesn't attach smoothly.
Has anyone else found this and have you sourced an alternative?
I can't be the only one who finds the Fuji lens hood pants. I have the XF 18-135 lens which is great but the lens hood is a real pain to get on ans off. Feels really flimsy and doesn't attach smoothly.
Has anyone else found this and have you sourced an alternative?
Not a genuine Canon, but I recently bought a cheap copy for all of £2.50 and in all honesty it seems to work without issue. I mean, there's not much to fail I'd think. Either works or it doesn't.Anyone using Canon's genuine wired remote? Half the price of the RR-90. Just 2.5mm plug rather then the (less robust imho) connector on the Fuji. I have a YongNuo wireless remote/intervalometer that I modified the receiver to use a 2.5mm connector, and it works, but the flash foot of the receiver is stupidly tight on the Fuji flash shoe. I could hack it further, but feeling like stripping back and simplifying; no batteries, no faff, just a simple remote will do, and the Canon build quality will be good....
Yes I do. Works well. Only problem is that the connector is 90 degrees. Means you can use it with an L bracket, but it's PIA to remove once it's in place. If you don't use an L bracket then there should be no problems.Anyone using Canon's genuine wired remote? Half the price of the RR-90. Just 2.5mm plug rather then the (less robust imho) connector on the Fuji.
The only Fuji hood I like is the 35mm f1.4 hood.
I can't be the only one who finds the Fuji lens hood pants. I have the XF 18-135 lens which is great but the lens hood is a real pain to get on ans off. Feels really flimsy and doesn't attach smoothly.
Has anyone else found this and have you sourced an alternative?
Anyone using Canon's genuine wired remote? Half the price of the RR-90. Just 2.5mm plug rather then the (less robust imho) connector on the Fuji. I have a YongNuo wireless remote/intervalometer that I modified the receiver to use a 2.5mm connector, and it works, but the flash foot of the receiver is stupidly tight on the Fuji flash shoe. I could hack it further, but feeling like stripping back and simplifying; no batteries, no faff, just a simple remote will do, and the Canon build quality will be good....
Anyone else have card reading errors?
My first lens purchase after getting the 27mm & 18mm with my X1pro deal 12 months ago it really is underrated as a super zoomI sold my 18-135mm, big mistake, a cracking lens for the money, great OIS, well built and much sharper than the lens snobs give it credit for.
Very festive love them
I must say I was very impressed with it on my first day out, not had another real chance since then. Budapest has been nothing but heavy fog since my Zoo trip so I've felt uninspired to get out with the camera again. The warm pubs have been much more appealingMy first lens purchase after getting the 27mm & 18mm with my X1pro deal 12 months ago it really is underrated as a super zoom
Can't see me ever selling it
Really like these I've not been to London since the late 1980s 89 in fact.
Love this monochrome silhouette excellent piece of work !Had a run out to Ribblehead Fireduck (remember Wogan?) today. It was a bit of a wild dull day, so this is what I came up with.
Ribblehead Viaduct by Stephen Lee, on Flickr
Oh you sound like my kind of tog warm pubs at this time of year but Budapest is such a beautiful City even in the fog I would imagine ?I must say I was very impressed with it on my first day out, not had another real chance since then. Budapest has been nothing but heavy fog since my Zoo trip so I've felt uninspired to get out with the camera again. The warm pubs have been much more appealing
I broke with my tradition of only using Sandisk and purchased one of these. Mine has behaved itself so far, but I've read of a lot of people experiencing errors.I've been getting write errors on my Leaxar 64gig 1000x on my X T1
I purchased 3 off Amazon I did email Lear but sadly they have never replied back.
The only Fuji hood I like is the 35mm f1.4 hood.
Strange one. Gives me an excuse to get a larger card though I suppose . Hope it's not a brand issue I've always bought and been happy with transcend.I've been getting write errors on my Leaxar 64gig 1000x on my X T1
I purchased 3 off Amazon I did email Lear but sadly they have never replied back.
It is - my favourite European city - but need some visibility to photographOh you sound like my kind of tog warm pubs at this time of year but Budapest is such a beautiful City even in the fog I would imagine ?
I believe TOG is a short way of saying Photographer...... PhoTOGrapherIt is - my favourite European city - but need some visibility to photograph
What does T.O.G. stand for? I looked it up, but no obvious translation, and I'm sure you guys are not referring to duvets.
Continuing Stephen's silhouette theme, I manage to get something more or less in focus at night
Outside the Maths Institute by David Hallett, on Flickr
I take the lens cap off and on all the time without removing the hood... :/35mm 1.4 hood isn't great, can't put the lens cap on with it fitted and the supplied rubber hood cap just keeps falling off.
Yes it does look like a squashed coke can and given the above issues I'm not impressed