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If 'very little photography' still yields results like this you're doing something right. Excellent.
Some really nice macro shots despite the wind, particularly liking the fly ones but all good.
You did a better job than me today, I used the Raynox 150 and deleted them. All good shots, but the fly is the better as you got some good detail
I thought today would be a great day to go out and attempt some macro, what I didn't realise was is was pretty windy... actually, very windy. Trying to keep something in the frame, never-mind in focus was a complete nightmare, pretty frustrating to be honest! Most of these were shot on the 55-220 with both 11 & 16 tubes and a Raynox 250 @ around 125th ~ f/11 - f/16 with some fill flash. Definitely a learning curve.
DSCF0489 by SealBeard, on Flickr
DSCF0468 by SealBeard, on Flickr
DSCF0461 by SealBeard, on Flickr
DSCF0460 by SealBeard, on Flickr
DSCF0451 by SealBeard, on Flickr
DSCF0429 by SealBeard, on Flickr
Not normally a lover of silky water, but I like this.
Exceptionally nice
A beautifully taken photo, love it
If 'very little photography' still yields results like this you're doing something right. Excellent.
Well, had a go at fill flash and totally fluffed it - still when all goes wrong thats no excuse to not do something a bit special with it
Anna in green by John Norton, on Flickr
IndeedWrong camera, should have been taken with an X-T2
Having bought my XT-10 kit about a year ago, I am loving the Fuji system. Went on holiday a few weeks ago and took the Fuji kit in a padded insert which I put inside another shoulder bag. This worked ok in terms of protection, but found it difficult to get stuff in and out, especially whilst walking. Ended up having to stop, take the bag off, put it down and then I could get access properly - sort of defeats the purpose. Also, I don't thing the bag distributes the weight very well so my back would ache quite quickly.
Having used Billingham for my DSLR kit, I'm thinking of the Hadley Small for the Fuji kit. I would typically have with me:
Fuji XT-10
18-55mm zoom
55-200mm zoom
Lens hoods
Cleaning stuff, batteries etc.
Might get a prime at some point too.
What bags are people using these days for this kind of kit?? I'm wary of getting a bigger bag as I'd tempted to shove more into it.
Cheers
I use a Think Tank Retrospective 10 to hold roughly the same amount of gear. Works well.Having bought my XT-10 kit about a year ago, I am loving the Fuji system. Went on holiday a few weeks ago and took the Fuji kit in a padded insert which I put inside another shoulder bag. This worked ok in terms of protection, but found it difficult to get stuff in and out, especially whilst walking. Ended up having to stop, take the bag off, put it down and then I could get access properly - sort of defeats the purpose. Also, I don't thing the bag distributes the weight very well so my back would ache quite quickly.
Having used Billingham for my DSLR kit, I'm thinking of the Hadley Small for the Fuji kit. I would typically have with me:
Fuji XT-10
18-55mm zoom
55-200mm zoom
Lens hoods
Cleaning stuff, batteries etc.
Might get a prime at some point too.
What bags are people using these days for this kind of kit?? I'm wary of getting a bigger bag as I'd tempted to shove more into it.
Cheers
Having bought my XT-10 kit about a year ago, I am loving the Fuji system. Went on holiday a few weeks ago and took the Fuji kit in a padded insert which I put inside another shoulder bag. This worked ok in terms of protection, but found it difficult to get stuff in and out, especially whilst walking. Ended up having to stop, take the bag off, put it down and then I could get access properly - sort of defeats the purpose. Also, I don't thing the bag distributes the weight very well so my back would ache quite quickly.
Having used Billingham for my DSLR kit, I'm thinking of the Hadley Small for the Fuji kit. I would typically have with me:
Fuji XT-10
18-55mm zoom
55-200mm zoom
Lens hoods
Cleaning stuff, batteries etc.
Might get a prime at some point too.
What bags are people using these days for this kind of kit?? I'm wary of getting a bigger bag as I'd tempted to shove more into it.
Cheers
I've had this issue when walking - such a PITA to get the camera out when you come across a good view. I tend to use just a belt pouch these days with just one camera and one lens. I don't think a heavy bag on one shoulder does your spine much good either.
Wise choice. As you say, the amount of stuff you carry expands to fill the space you have.Having bought my XT-10 kit about a year ago, I am loving the Fuji system. Went on holiday a few weeks ago and took the Fuji kit in a padded insert which I put inside another shoulder bag. This worked ok in terms of protection, but found it difficult to get stuff in and out, especially whilst walking. Ended up having to stop, take the bag off, put it down and then I could get access properly - sort of defeats the purpose. Also, I don't thing the bag distributes the weight very well so my back would ache quite quickly.
Having used Billingham for my DSLR kit, I'm thinking of the Hadley Small for the Fuji kit. I would typically have with me:
Fuji XT-10
18-55mm zoom
55-200mm zoom
Lens hoods
Cleaning stuff, batteries etc.
Might get a prime at some point too.
What bags are people using these days for this kind of kit?? I'm wary of getting a bigger bag as I'd tempted to shove more into it.
Cheers
I find wearing the bag in a crossover style much better than just off one shoulder
That's normally how I wear it as well. With the bag that I put the insert in, the weight just seemed to pull down all the time. Often ended up just carrying the bag with my had via the strap to give me some back relief. That's my fear of getting the Pro - might end up with the same issue. I quite like the fact that the Hadley range doesn't have any velcro either. Might have to get down to a shop and try a couple out.
That just sounds sloppy all round. A sloppy way of carrying the gear and exceedingly sloppy in not checking the settings before you take the shot. Of course if you are just taking happy snaps then you don't need the gear anyway.So after walking about with my xt2 daily for the last few weeks in China I've fallen out of love with it a little bit. More than happy with the images but I found it far too easy to hit buttons on it while holding it. The main issue being moving the focus stick around while walking and ending up with the focus point in one corner or another when looking through the viewfinder necessitating re-adjustment. I don't wear a strap and don't want to , I just always walk around with it in my hand.
Other things being the pressing of the evf button on the side accidentally while adjusting one dial so it wouldn't turn on when trying to look through it and turning the diopter wheel while changing the left dial around.
Obviously just my big hands and fingers I guess. But I just started to find it really annoying. I want to stick with mirrorless so not sure whether to stick it out with the fuji or try something else.
That just sounds sloppy all round. A sloppy way of carrying the gear and exceedingly sloppy in not checking the settings before you take the shot. Of course if you are just taking happy snaps then you don't need the gear anyway.
Different gear won't solve that problem. Sounds like technique needs a rethink.
A bad workman never blames his tools.
That just sounds sloppy all round. A sloppy way of carrying the gear and exceedingly sloppy in not checking the settings before you take the shot. Of course if you are just taking happy snaps then you don't need the gear anyway.
Different gear won't solve that problem. Sounds like technique needs a rethink.
A bad workman never blames his tools.
Always happy to help.Wow what a worthless reply, even for this place. Well done.
Harsh but fair I thought. Basically you are thinking of changing systems because this one does what it's meant to when a button is pressed. [emoji2]Wow what a worthless reply, even for this place. Well done.
So after walking about with my xt2 daily for the last few weeks in China I've fallen out of love with it a little bit. More than happy with the images but I found it far too easy to hit buttons on it while holding it. The main issue being moving the focus stick around while walking and ending up with the focus point in one corner or another when looking through the viewfinder necessitating re-adjustment. I don't wear a strap and don't want to , I just always walk around with it in my hand.
Other things being the pressing of the evf button on the side accidentally while adjusting one dial so it wouldn't turn on when trying to look through it and turning the diopter wheel while changing the left dial around.
Obviously just my big hands and fingers I guess. But I just started to find it really annoying. I want to stick with mirrorless so not sure whether to stick it out with the fuji or try something else.
You could try a third party hand grip, doesn't add much weight but it certainly helps with holding the camera. Not a great loss if you don't get on with it but I've found them to hugely improve my T10 as I have sausage fingers.So after walking about with my xt2 daily for the last few weeks in China I've fallen out of love with it a little bit. More than happy with the images but I found it far too easy to hit buttons on it while holding it. The main issue being moving the focus stick around while walking and ending up with the focus point in one corner or another when looking through the viewfinder necessitating re-adjustment. I don't wear a strap and don't want to , I just always walk around with it in my hand.
Other things being the pressing of the evf button on the side accidentally while adjusting one dial so it wouldn't turn on when trying to look through it and turning the diopter wheel while changing the left dial around.
Obviously just my big hands and fingers I guess. But I just started to find it really annoying. I want to stick with mirrorless so not sure whether to stick it out with the fuji or try something else.
Although @mickledote 's reply was quite brutal, he is a straight talking northerner, he is possibly right about technique,
So after walking about with my xt2 daily for the last few weeks in China I've fallen out of love with it a little bit. More than happy with the images but I found it far too easy to hit buttons on it while holding it. The main issue being moving the focus stick around while walking and ending up with the focus point in one corner or another when looking through the viewfinder necessitating re-adjustment. I don't wear a strap and don't want to , I just always walk around with it in my hand.
Other things being the pressing of the evf button on the side accidentally while adjusting one dial so it wouldn't turn on when trying to look through it and turning the diopter wheel while changing the left dial around.
Obviously just my big hands and fingers I guess. But I just started to find it really annoying. I want to stick with mirrorless so not sure whether to stick it out with the fuji or try something else.
Having bought my XT-10 kit about a year ago, I am loving the Fuji system. Went on holiday a few weeks ago and took the Fuji kit in a padded insert which I put inside another shoulder bag. This worked ok in terms of protection, but found it difficult to get stuff in and out, especially whilst walking. Ended up having to stop, take the bag off, put it down and then I could get access properly - sort of defeats the purpose. Also, I don't thing the bag distributes the weight very well so my back would ache quite quickly.
Having used Billingham for my DSLR kit, I'm thinking of the Hadley Small for the Fuji kit. I would typically have with me:
Fuji XT-10
18-55mm zoom
55-200mm zoom
Lens hoods
Cleaning stuff, batteries etc.
Might get a prime at some point too.
What bags are people using these days for this kind of kit?? I'm wary of getting a bigger bag as I'd tempted to shove more into it.
Cheers
Me, I'm just a big pussy cat at heart.I thought you were Mr Blunt
Ok, so I thought I might have a go at taking some somewhat close-ups of a beautiful butterfly using this kit lens of mine, soon to be sold, to see what it could do. Hmmm. Afraid all were hand held, forgot to take my tripod, doh!
Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) by S F, on Flickr
Red Admiral by S F, on Flickr
Red Admiral by S F, on Flickr
Red Admiral by S F, on Flickr
In the garden the flowers look nice.
In the Garden by David Ore, on Flickr
Dash of Yellow by David Ore, on Flickr
Nice shots Steve, my favourite is the 2nd Red Admiral looking right at you