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    • weftyarnW
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      @Jett129 Wow!!! Yes, I wasn’t able to express it but that’s exactly what I imagined it to look like 😃

      Love the B&W pic btw!

      Use it or lose it.

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      • ARNCA
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        I stumbled across this earlier today. As someone who can’t, I thought it might interest those who can.

        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-64053045

        “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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          the246guy
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          Is there anyone here into Macro Photography? I have been doing it for quite some time and I have almost given up on it and I'm now trying to sell some of my gear. Is anyone here interested?

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            @the246guy I wasn’t using my Macro gear as well,and then I got a Lensball,and found that it was perfect for it. Maybe something to consider.

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            • weftyarnW
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              @ARNC:

              I stumbled across this earlier today. As someone who can’t, I thought it might interest those who can.

              https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-64053045

              That was an interesting read, thanks @ARNC 👌🏾

              Truly inspiring story that goes to show nothing is more interesting than the unordinary.

              Use it or lose it.

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              • weftyarnW
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                A few detail shots from the past days with the family.
                Fuji 35mm f1.4

                Use it or lose it.

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                • ARNCA
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                  @weftyarn glad you enjoyed the read and thanks for sharing your latest photos. I particularly like the first one.

                  “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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                    1981FXe
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                    New here and reading through the thread, some really nice shots!

                    Has anyone her got experience with some of the newer X100 cameras?

                    I had an X100 when they first came out and subsequently traded it for an X-T1. I then bought an X-T2 which has become my main camera but I pretty much always use the 35mm 1.4 and 23mm 1.4.

                    I miss the dimensions of the X100 (even though the X-T2 is hardly a large camera) and am debating trading the X-T2 towards the X100V.

                    Has anyone gone from X-T to X100 and not regretted it? I like to carry a camera most of the time and mainly capture street/architecture so the X100V is appealing.

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                    • weftyarnW
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                      I've never owned one but from everything I've heard and after I had the chance to spend some time with the X100V at the Fuji House of Photography in London (great place btw!) I can not imagine any disappointment with that beauty of a camera. If you can live with the "limitation" of only having very limited choice of focal lengths (with the adapters…). But that's obvious 🙂

                      If it weren't for the 56mm 1.2 (and possibly a 90mm f2 in the future), I'd definitely consider switching from my XT4, since atm the 23 1.4 sits on my camera for 90% of the time.

                      The best camera is the one you have with you and the X100V makes having it with you so much easier!

                      Use it or lose it.

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                        1981FXe
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                        @weftyarn:

                        The best camera is the one you have with you and the X100V makes having it with you so much easier!

                        So true! I look back at all my photographs over the years and despite the XT-1/2 far outweighing it on the spec sheet, the best photos I’ve taken are all from the X100.

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                        • weftyarnW
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                          Elderly couple leaning against a glass wall

                          Use it or lose it.

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                          • pechelmanP
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                            @1981FXe:

                            Has anyone her got experience with some of the newer X100 cameras?

                            I had an X100 when they first came out and subsequently traded it for an X-T1. I then bought an X-T2 which has become my main camera but I pretty much always use the 35mm 1.4 and 23mm 1.4.

                            I miss the dimensions of the X100 (even though the X-T2 is hardly a large camera) and am debating trading the X-T2 towards the X100V.

                            Has anyone gone from X-T to X100 and not regretted it? I like to carry a camera most of the time and mainly capture street/architecture so the X100V is appealing.

                            No experience with the newer x100 series but had an X100s, XT1, and XPro1, all at the same time.

                            For me, I loved the OVF but hated the absolute uncertainty or ability to know what was being focused on without having to switch or enable some form of EVF.  The 14mm with the actual focus ring, similar to the 23mm iirc, was nice to be able to zone focus somewhat reasonably, but still left a lot to be desired for how I wanted to shoot.  Of the bunch, I ended up using the XT1 the most just for how good the EVF was and its faster performance, but ultimately, I got frustrated with the entire system realizing I wanted an OVF and a camera that was much simpler without all of the crazy settings and menus. In the end, I got a leica and have never once looked back now having had the same camera for over 7 years with no desire to consider any other way of shooting, but I also don't shoot action or kiddos very often.

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                              @weftyarn Your Elderly couple leaning against a glass wall is my new favorite. Just a flat out great shot.

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                                1981FXe
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                                @pechelman:

                                @1981FXe:

                                Has anyone her got experience with some of the newer X100 cameras?

                                I had an X100 when they first came out and subsequently traded it for an X-T1. I then bought an X-T2 which has become my main camera but I pretty much always use the 35mm 1.4 and 23mm 1.4.

                                I miss the dimensions of the X100 (even though the X-T2 is hardly a large camera) and am debating trading the X-T2 towards the X100V.

                                Has anyone gone from X-T to X100 and not regretted it? I like to carry a camera most of the time and mainly capture street/architecture so the X100V is appealing.

                                No experience with the newer x100 series but had an X100s, XT1, and XPro1, all at the same time.

                                For me, I loved the OVF but hated the absolute uncertainty or ability to know what was being focused on without having to switch or enable some form of EVF.  The 14mm with the actual focus ring, similar to the 23mm iirc, was nice to be able to zone focus somewhat reasonably, but still left a lot to be desired for how I wanted to shoot.  Of the bunch, I ended up using the XT1 the most just for how good the EVF was and its faster performance, but ultimately, I got frustrated with the entire system realizing I wanted an OVF and a camera that was much simpler without all of the crazy settings and menus. In the end, I got a leica and have never once looked back now having had the same camera for over 7 years with no desire to consider any other way of shooting, but I also don't shoot action or kiddos very often.

                                Yeah this kinda confirms what I’ve been weighing up for a couple of years. I’ve been coveting a Leica and Summilux 35.

                                Which model have you got? I don’t know enough about Leica really to distinguish which is the one to go for. I’m guessing the M10 or 11?

                                I see you can get a M9 for less than £2k these days. I’m not hugely bothered by megapixels so perhaps that’s a good option. The M10 is quite a step up in price.

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                                • weftyarnW
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                                  @Jett129:

                                  @weftyarn Your Elderly couple leaning against a glass wall is my new favorite. Just a flat out great shot.

                                  Thanks, @Jett129 much appreciated!

                                  Such „indirect“ shots are something I haven’t tried before.

                                  Use it or lose it.

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                                  • GardenStateG
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                                    Would anyone have insight on a good mirrorless camera to get into photography with? A beginner's camera I suppose.

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                                      @GardenState:

                                      Would anyone have insight on a good mirrorless camera to get into photography with? A beginner's camera I suppose.

                                      What's your budget?

                                      Fuji x100's are always great reliable cameras. I've also recommended Sony Alpha's to friends. Leica's are beginner cameras price wise but there mirrorless options are fantastic.

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                                      • weftyarnW
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                                        I've said it before and I'll say it again: Sony A6000 is still a great beginner camera, if you're on a really tight budget. Tons of videos on Youtube to get you going and a huge variety of lenses.
                                        Most probably not your last camera, but a great deal. Like the Edwin of the Denim world.

                                        If you're more into the playfulness and nostalgia of Fuji, you could score a great deal on an X-T3 or X-T30 now that the X-T5 is released.

                                        No matter what system you go for one advice is always true IMHO: Glass over body! 😉

                                        Use it or lose it.

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                                        • GardenStateG
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                                          @thread.and.steel @weftyarn Thank you both. I am not sure what my budget is but it's flexible. Cameras seem to occupy their own stratosphere when it comes to price. Growing up my mom adopted the Nikon DSLR format quickly and even back then I remember the prices being significant.

                                          Glass over body must mean that the lenses are what I should invest in?

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                                            @GardenState:

                                            @thread.and.steel @weftyarn Thank you both. I am not sure what my budget is but it's flexible. Cameras seem to occupy their own stratosphere when it comes to price. Growing up my mom adopted the Nikon DSLR format quickly and even back then I remember the prices being significant.

                                            Glass over body must mean that the lenses are what I should invest in?

                                            Not necessarily. I've been using my Leica Q which has a fixed lens for about 5 years now and love it. I take mostly street photography so I haven't needed anything different.

                                            I agree with @weftyarn. Fuji and Sony are where I'd start.

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