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Trevor here…I’m watching you…
Trevor here…I’m watching you…
Bit harsh, his habit has helped him change career to become Surrey’s no1 camera dealerAny camera can shoot any style - we all need to get away from thinking the camera is the limitation - that’s just an excuse!!
If you can shoot that style with the X100V and Stephen Shore can do it with a large format camera, then the choice of camera is pretty irrelevant!!!
Maybe I should start a career as a Photography Counsellor- my only problem is that my first patient @trevorbray is a complete lost cause!!
I've had some pretty serious issues today, trying to take photos of my 8 month old Grandson. Even with flash I'm getting camera shake, on the T3 I was shooting at 250th @ f4 on the 35 f1.4 and they were awful. I tried th 10-24 & 24mm (it has OIS) and still terrible. My ability to hold even the T3 seems to diminished since I was ill for the 4 weeks or so.
I'm in 2 minds whether to trade the T2 & T4, plus 90f2 for a T4 which has in body stabalisation, or give up altogether and sell the lot. Not in a happy place right now.
Sorry to hear this Steve, what about trying a gimbal ? Some people use them for taking stills not just video and some of them are very small.I've had some pretty serious issues today, trying to take photos of my 8 month old Grandson. Even with flash I'm getting camera shake, on the T3 I was shooting at 250th @ f4 on the 35 f1.4 and they were awful. I tried th 10-24 & 24mm (it has OIS) and still terrible. My ability to hold even the T3 seems to diminished since I was ill for the 4 weeks or so.
I'm in 2 minds whether to trade the T2 & T4, plus 90f2 for a T4 which has in body stabalisation, or give up altogether and sell the lot. Not in a happy place right now.
The autumn will soon be here with less harsh light, warm colours and some clouds .It’s not just travelling expense (it’s knowing that we’re being ripped off), although I’m currently putting £120-£160 per week for work into my vehicle. one week last month I put almost £300 in. If I ventured further afield to Wales, the lakes or Scotland it would be considerably more. A big issue is the amount of people about at every location and the fact that it’s summer, blue skies and green everywhere.
I can’t force myself to do street, it’s something that I personally don’t find appealing in any way. I’d rather be on top of a mountain or in the woodland by a river. Unfortunately, everyone suddenly thinks the countryside is great (that’s why they leave their s*** everywhere). I live next to two country parks but they’re packed, even at silly o’clock in the middle of summer they had a fair few people about.
I think I have had brain fog with my kit, far too much at present. I was going to thin them out but can’t!
They’ll all get some use now summers almost passed.
@Mr Perceptive Trevor is way beyond any hope, even my recent purchases can’t keep up with his
Don't give up.I've had some pretty serious issues today, trying to take photos of my 8 month old Grandson. Even with flash I'm getting camera shake, on the T3 I was shooting at 250th @ f4 on the 35 f1.4 and they were awful. I tried th 10-24 & 24mm (it has OIS) and still terrible. My ability to hold even the T3 seems to diminished since I was ill for the 4 weeks or so.
I'm in 2 minds whether to trade the T2 & T4, plus 90f2 for a T4 which has in body stabalisation, or give up altogether and sell the lot. Not in a happy place right now.sh
There are literally no new X100Vs anywhere and even second hand is slim pickings - WEX/MPB don’t have any used ones at all and don’t want to risk fleabay hawkers
Seems I’ve screwed myself again
I’ve setup stock alerts at John Lewis, Wex and on the Fuji new and refurb shop too
MPB have 2 examples on their European site, although that would entail import taxes for you, wouldn't it?There are literally no new X100Vs anywhere and even second hand is slim pickings - WEX/MPB don’t have any used ones at all and don’t want to risk fleabay hawkers
Seems I’ve screwed myself again
I’ve setup stock alerts at John Lewis, Wex and on the Fuji new and refurb shop too
Fuji stuff does come in and out of stock at most retailers quite regularly. When I was talking myself into buying an X-T4 earlier this year they were in and out of stock regularly at WEX.There are literally no new X100Vs anywhere and even second hand is slim pickings - WEX/MPB don’t have any used ones at all and don’t want to risk fleabay hawkers
Seems I’ve screwed myself again
I’ve setup stock alerts at John Lewis, Wex and on the Fuji new and refurb shop too
Don't give up.
As your grandson grows you'll want to get many more pictures of him.
When my youngest Granddaughter arrived I was using the X-H1
Ditched it for Full Frame (Nikon Z6)
Fab results, but I knew I wanted to try something with decent eye AF
As you know I went Sony, Blimey the AF-C and Eye af is Astonishing.
Maybe you'll want to give it some thought. If you must stay Fuji then next Generation X-T5 or X-H2 will be your friend.
You already Know that you'll need to think long and hard, and get the credit card out...
Don't give up
John Lewis Bristol were showing 1 in stock, probably a customer return at a reduced price and they are always as new, worth giving them a call.Been round the houses again today looking at cameras - I’m pretty stuck in my ways and know what I like. It’s got to be rangefinder style, have an OVF as I detest EVFs, be small and light and great IQ.
The X Pro range also ticks these boxes but I’m not keen on the rear screen arrangement so it looks like I’ll be waiting for the X100V to be in stock somewhere.
As has been mentioned, waiting for an X100V to come into stock is likely to be a long wait. I spent weeks checking everywhere daily, and for the stock alerts to arrive. In frustration, I contacted Fuji UK and they suggest that my best bet would be to pre-order from somewhere, as the cameras reaching shops were not getting listed, they were already allocated. I spoke to my local camera shop (LCE) and they put me on their list for a black X100V. I had it in my hands 8 days later!
@bl0at3rIt's worth checking the small independents near you if there are any too. Back when you couldn't find a 70-300 anywhere, I found the little shop down the road had 3 of them!
John Lewis Bristol were showing 1 in stock, probably a customer return at a reduced price and they are always as new, worth giving them a call.
As has been mentioned, waiting for an X100V to come into stock is likely to be a long wait. I spent weeks checking everywhere daily, and for the stock alerts to arrive. In frustration, I contacted Fuji UK and they suggest that my best bet would be to pre-order from somewhere, as the cameras reaching shops were not getting listed, they were already allocated. I spoke to my local camera shop (LCE) and they put me on their list for a black X100V. I had it in my hands 8 days later!
It's worth checking the small independents near you if there are any too. Back when you couldn't find a 70-300 anywhere, I found the little shop down the road had 3 of them!
@bl0at3r
This is so true, actually I remember being told by Chiswick Cameras a few weeks ago that they had received 3 x X100V and none were reserved, might be worth giving them a call.
https://chiswickcameras.co.uk/
I've just looked at the Fuji Refurbished site, and just about every camera is out of stock.....
The Sigma 56mm has arrived. Sweet Jeebus this thing is sharp! Maybe I just got a particularly good copy but the reviews don't do it justice at all. Feels great too - everything is solid, even the cap and the hood.
I can't believe this thing is only £350 NEW. Absolutely crazy.
I love mine - best lens in my bag!The Sigma 56mm has arrived. Sweet Jeebus this thing is sharp! Maybe I just got a particularly good copy but the reviews don't do it justice at all. Feels great too - everything is solid, even the cap and the hood.
I can't believe this thing is only £350 NEW. Absolutely crazy.
Seems there are some new black Vs in the wild - just none near me . JL have zero silver ones anywhere.
Wonder how much a return flight to Edinburgh is?
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I love mine - best lens in my bag!
JL do free delivery over £50. Can also be delivered to another branch or Waitrose. That may cost you £3.99. much cheaper than a flight to EdinburghSeems there are some new black Vs in the wild - just none near me . JL have zero silver ones anywhere.
Wonder how much a return flight to Edinburgh is?
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Excellent, I think I might have to get one of these as the Viltrox has been returned. It was prone to a fair amount of purple fringing and whilst very sharp in the centre, got progressively softer towards the corners. Shame really as it is a beautifully made lens.The Sigma 56mm has arrived. Sweet Jeebus this thing is sharp! Maybe I just got a particularly good copy but the reviews don't do it justice at all. Feels great too - everything is solid, even the cap and the hood.
I can't believe this thing is only £350 NEW. Absolutely crazy.
Really tempted by these new Sigma primes. As a new Fuji user the lack of an aperture ring doesn't bother me. I don't use the ring on my 100-400 as it's easier to change aperture with the rear dial anyway. Glad to hear it's sharp, Sigma do produce decent lenses these days.The Sigma 56mm has arrived. Sweet Jeebus this thing is sharp! Maybe I just got a particularly good copy but the reviews don't do it justice at all. Feels great too - everything is solid, even the cap and the hood.
I can't believe this thing is only £350 NEW. Absolutely crazy.
Trouble is they have to be in stock in their warehouse. They won’t deliver an item in stock from a store.JL do free delivery over £50. Can also be delivered to another branch or Waitrose. That may cost you £3.99. much cheaper than a flight to Edinburgh
Excellent, I think I might have to get one of these as the Viltrox has been returned. It was prone to a fair amount of purple fringing and whilst very sharp in the centre, got progressively softer towards the corners. Shame really as it is a beautifully made lens.
May I ask where you got one for that price? The cheapest I have seen is £379ish so that is a very good buy.
To soften the disappointment at returning the Viltrox I have bought my wife the Fujifilm 150-600mm. A fitting reward for being such a sweetie.
Trouble is they have to be in stock in their warehouse. They won’t deliver an item in stock from a store.
Really tempted by these new Sigma primes. As a new Fuji user the lack of an aperture ring doesn't bother me. I don't use the ring on my 100-400 as it's easier to change aperture with the rear dial anyway. Glad to hear it's sharp, Sigma do produce decent lenses these days.