Beautiful venue captured in this small essay on the X-T1. The conclusion is right on:
“I love the mirrorless system, its not perfect but for image quality, form factor and operational ability, its a killer camera and never fails to impress me.”
Studio FD: Lightroom VS DXO VS Capture One studio RAW comparisons
100% crop from Leaf Credo 60 nicely sharpened in LR
Frank's comparison is helpful in sifting the plusses and minuses of each RAW developer as it pertains to studio shooting.
“Lightroom is awesome for keeping my catalogue, creating smart albums, books, printing etc. it’s in my opinion not beat by DxO and Capture One in that aspect, so without ANY doubt I would choose Lightroom for this purpose.
DxO is awesome for noise reduction, optical corrections with a click, adjustments via the autosettings, integration with filmpack and user styles are also very very good and the end results are just a big step above Lightroom, plus with the newest version the integration with Lightroom is almost seamless so you can now actually stay within Lightroom but still use DxO optics, a HUGE plus for the people that need speed but also want a big step up from Lightrooms processing power.
It seems that Capture One as a standalone (no integration with Lightroom) has the worst chance right?
Well not quite and this might surprise you, Capture One is actually my number one convertor at the moment, and I do LOVE optics 9.5 from DxO but with model photography it just can’t beat some of the things I have with Capture One, in the end it all boils down to a few things I have in Capture One that I don’t have in DxO or Lightroom and that make my life a LOT easier and editing a LOT faster.”
Full article: Which RAW software DxO vs Capture One vs Lr
This is so unlike Leica
Perhaps Leica's American office is run to different standards.
“There’s a hole in the bottom of our camera! That’s OK though, it’s meant to be there. The bottom edge of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery serves as the compartment cover. Or at least it would, if we had one.
Sadly, while Leica’s PR representatives sent us the camera, two lenses, a mount adapter, EVF, several satin pouches and a battery charger, they forgot to include a battery in the box.
There’s simply nothing for it - tune in later for a Leica T reboxing, as soon as we’ve found the pouch that had the USB cable in it...*”
Obstruct Poachers by turning off your GPS
Fotolibra explains why disabling the GPS functionality of your photo gear has merit.
“Many cameras and smartphones now come equipped with a GPS sensor which broadcasts the precise location of the device. A brilliantly conceived piece of work, and useful in all sorts of ways.
Except one.
If you use your GPS-enabled camera to shoot wildlife — you could be helping poachers to shoot wildlife.
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Leica and Astell & Kern: a 240 family photo
Pictured here are the two most coveted devices in their respective categories: the sumptuous Leica M (240) camera (left); and the decidedly un-square Astell & Kern AK240 DSD-capable hi-res digital media player, (right).
Read moreFujiRumors: X-T1 with hardware upgrade coming soon?
The original FujiRumors article references two trusted sources, a sign that, in abject defiance of Betteridge's Law, X-T1b may be real. A smart, customer-oriented, brand-conscious company would establish hard release schedules, keep to them, and defy rumours. It would look to the future and build perfection. It wouldn't rely on prototypical designs that mould paying customers into beta testers.
But let's face it, Fujifilm is a Japanese camera manufacturer in a rudderless Japanese camera market. If true, this could be the first concrete example of Fujifilm pulling an Astell & Kern-esque market ejaculation.
It's not a bandwagon, it's a market trend
The terms, being all the rage and jumping on the bandwagon describe the psychological responses of consumers, or individuals. They do not describe manufacturers's dilemma. Olympus are not jumping on the wearable camera bandwagon, as DPReview claim. Their patent describes the intent to enter a growing consumer market and carve their own niche.
Investopedia defines 'bandwagon effect' like this: "A psychological phenomenon whereby people do something primarily because other people are doing it, regardless of their own beliefs, which they may ignore or override."
Wearable technology, a decades-old market, got a shot in the arm when phones smartened up. Olympus, and other companies entering that market is evidence of sustaining innovation. Prices will fall, technology will improve; inevitably the market will saturate.
Eventually, disruptive innovation will pitch the current market to one side, at which point DPReview or someone else, will call a related patent or product, a bandwagon. Will it be a Google Glass-like device like the one described in this patent [found by 4/3 Rumors]? Are we ready for conspicuous wearable technology?
A few photos from my Fujifilm X100s Limited Edition Black
I picked up the X100s Limited Edition two days ago from Yahoo! Auctions. (Yes, I know, it's a dangerous bid. But I did it and I'm glad.) All in all, I've put about 300 exposures on the tiny camera, and for the most part, enjoyed every second of operating it. While the above photograph isn't properly lit, it was focused automatically, something that is completely new to me. And, the same image represents one of the first images imported from the X100s onto my computer.
Read moreMike Croshaw: Is the Fuji XT-1 as good as my 5d3 / D800?
Mike Croshaw's reactionary treatise straddles the line between cautious and provocative. It is an enjoyable read. But his calling out of X critics and sidestepping of the X-T1's most serious problems does no one any good.
Read moreAnsible ohmage: Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
Generally, I cover events with a couple of trusty F-mount Nikkor Ai/S lenses. But last week I had a wine event that needed a bit more class than a Speedbooster. And, let's be honest, the EVFs can get fiddly in the dark, especially when mated to fully manual lenses. OIS would come in handy.
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