The only other manual focus 50mm or equivalent lens I like more than the Meike 35mm f/0,95 is the Zeiss Planar 50mm 1,4. And what I like more about the Zeiss is its superior ergonomics, haptics, and build quality, none of which is a strike against the Meike, certainly not at its price.
Read moreFujifilm GFX50s JPEGs - still surprising
Yes, what you see above lacks saturation, contrast, dynamic range, and is soft at near the front of the lens. I didn’t tilt the Cambo ACTUS GFX far enough forward. You see, I had intended just to take a few test shots, after which I’d cull the bad ones, save the profiles and shoot proper ones tomorrow, where focus, file quality, WB and more would be carefully set. But then family matters erupted.
Read more10 things Fujifilm should change for the Fujifilm X-H2
The X-H1 was a great idea and it should have been another great Fujifilm camera. It carried forward Fujifilm’s incredible JPEG engine, colour, and processing. It gained a useful top-plate screen, in-body stabilisation, and a grip. It should have been an epochal product which drew closer the divided camps of mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Unfortunately, its design misses are many, and large, and ultimately it was eclipsed in the action/sports arena by Fujifilm’s X-T3.
Relevant links:
ENTER: FUJIFILM X-H1
INSTANT OHMAGE - LEICA SL'S HAPTIC MIRACLE
FUJIFILM GFX-50S - VERSATILE PROFILE
Fujifilm X H1 VS Leica SL Part 1 - basic handling
Fujifilm X-H1 VS Leica SL Part 2 - gloves
Fujifilm X-H1 VS Leica SL PT 1 - basic handling
Last week I published the first part of my Fujifilm X-H1 VS Leica SL review, but forgot to publish it to ohm. PT is devoted to basic handling and my amateur speaking/editing skills. This series will focus on basics of haptics and handling; other channels will cover things typically on the minds of camera nerds.
Many thanks for watching.
Read moreEnter: Fujifilm X-H1
A month ago I ordered the X-H1. It arrived at my office just as I was off to CP+ 2018. It is a fine camera at an interesting price. In my opinion, it is far easier to hold and to use than the X-T series, the 1 which previously I owned and which helped push me into the world of Leica. And, it certainly feels better in the hand than a Sony A7iii.
Read moreFujifilm GFX-50s - versatile profile
The biggest money-makers in my studio are the GFX-50s, and the Schneider APO Makro 120mm F/5,6 Digital. Because the combination - in between which a Cambo Actus GFX and Cognisys StackShot 3x are sandwhich - is far from pretty, the Schneider must wait for its day in the sun.
Read moreFujifilm GF 63mm F/2,8: The prettiest lens I don't use
Soon after the GFX-50s was announced I sold my Hasselblad CFV-50c and Linhof M679cs. And, under the assumption that I'd use it like my favourite 50mm lens, I purchased the 63mm F/2,8 GF lens.
Reviews for it are good. It is light, easy to use, and despite making F150-like noises when focusing, keeps to itself. I hope to use it someday. Until then, I'll use it as a prop, or advertising for my portfolio.
For this image:
Taking camera: Fujifilm GFX-50s
Taking lens: Sinaron Digital 100/4 enlargment lens (Composit showdown - YouTube)
Focusing system: Cambo Actus GFX (more on this technical camera here)
Fujifilm X-T2 & 18-55 z-axis tracking
The fast action scene
In no way am I affiliated with, or a fan of, Fujifilm's X series. At one time I thought I was. After three years in the X camp, I sold everything X I had: X-T1, X-Pro 1, X100s, and my lenses. I'm vocal about Fujifilm's design boners, including their penchant to Peter Keating anachronistic design for the sake of anachronism.
Read moreMirrorlessons: Olympus 75/1,8 VS Fujifilm 90/2,0
Mathieu and Heather's amazing efforts have made their latest lens/camera reviews superbly user-friendly. Thanks to comparo sliders, varied subjects, light, and movement, this latest one may be their most friendly yet. Even if you're not part of camp m43 or X, it is a great read.
Mirrorlessons: Portrait lens battle! – Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 vs. Olympus M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8
Fujifilm Australia: Are You Carrying Excess Camera Baggage?
I've a few things to say about the latest article by Leigh Diprose for Fujfilm Australia. The first is: bullocks. (All stresses mine.)
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