Wedding photographer, Daniel Cheung, sold all his Canon gear in favour of Fujifilm. He grabbed the X-T1 (which he covers in-depth here). The compact, light-weight camera, "was reason enough to ditch the DSLR".
Read moreThe People's Front of Judea win EISA award for best mirror slapstick
Too many categories, an embarrassing number of winners, and far too much congratulating; the EISA awards wear exclusivity to the same degree that The People's Front of Judea hates the Romans.
If anything, EISA award cameras like the X-T1 and D4 simply to receive the inbound traffic from posts like this.
Ashtyn Joyce Trider: a new X photography website
meet Ashtyn Joyce
DPReview member and Fujifilm X user, Ashtyn01, has just launched the bare bones of what I think will become a beautiful photographic narrative. The few photos on her site show a willingness to explore and create. Hopefully, she will help improve the growing base of X photography out there.
Head to www.ashtynjoice.com to see her explore.
Nikon Rumors: D750 coming
And despite being rather firmly planted in the Fujifilm camp, I'll admit that a well-done 7x0 series tugs at my heart strings.
As you can imagine, NR's Nikon 750 post has already spawned hundreds of comments.
Tom Grill: Nikon D810 review
Tom Grill is one of the dudes transforming sterile lifestyle photography with nice, friendly light. His recent review of the Nikon D810 is a worthwhile read for anyone thinking of move to Nikon's latest hi-resoultion full frame dSLR.
The entire review is hosted at Nikon Rumors: Nikon D810 camera hands-on review.
You will never see Hong Kong like this
Rooftop explorers, Vitaliy Raskalov and Vadim Makhorov, recently visited Hong Kong. The images they came away with are breathtaking.
Original article: Hong Kong
The Fujinon-EX 90/5,6 enlargement lens
The Fujinon-EX 90/5,6
I have used this lens to shoot images for the last several mini-reviews, an ongoing commercial project, and a number of upcoming Headfonia earphone/amp reviews. It is tack-sharp, feather-light, and cheap as chips.
Read moreNovoflex BALPRO T/S Part 1: stability and stacking
The Novoflex BALPRO T/S attached to a Canon camera. (Image courtesy of Novoflex)
The Novoflex BALPRO T/S is smaller, lighter, and easier to use than a 4x5 bellows, but retains the core functionality of a larger, technical camera. And, for macro and tabletop photography, it is more reliable than a tilt-shift lens.
Read moreBokeh Monster: Fujifilm XF 18-135 OIS review
I almost painted my iMac with a mouthful of cheese and wine when I read the following:
“The weather sealing suggests this lens is intended for the adventure enthusiast, however in our opinion, a plastic exterior does not portray rugged durability.”
and this:
“On the street its all about discretion. Sadly this lens is not very subtle (especially when extended / zoomed in). If there was ever a lens suited to the stereotypical tourist, camera and lens dangling around their neck, the 16-135mm definitely fits the bill.”
not to mention this:
“Catching the sail boat on the remarkably calm morning was good use of the telephoto end of the lens. Shot purposely wide open at F5.6 the image is a little soft (especially in the corners). An unfortunate property which has plagued the lens throughout all the test images so far. ”
and this:
“Once you sum up all the points from the widely varying situations we tossed its way, it has to be said, although it performed admirably, it is terribly boring and with little character. It does what it does with no surprises.”
Overall, Bokeh Monster gave the lens a pass, but with numerous, salient, provisos. As a Fujifilm X user, and reader of many reviews, this sort of article is refreshing. Yes, you could pick on Bokeh Monster for begging for less DOF in a lens that obviously won't give it, but you can't pick on Bokeh Monster for NOT pandering to Fujifilm like Zack Arias, nor shilling a product. This is an approved read, if not a perfect endorsement for this new lens.
Original article: FUJINON XF 18-135mm F3.5/5.6 WR OIS - Reviewed
Tom Grill: when to use Fujifilm's Camera Remote App
The X-T1 is hung above the table, near the ceiling. The photographer taxes an exposure remotely from an Android smartphone.
Fujifilm's Camera Remote App is more elegant and easier to use than Sony's WiFi app. Tom Grill explains why/when to use it, and proves that it isn't a gimmick. WiFi remote capabilities are what interested me in the Sony A7r, Fujifilm X-T1, and Phase One's new IQ2x backs. In a still-life studio, WiFi previewing is a huge time-saver.
Original article: Controlling a Fuji X-T1 with the Fujifilm Camera Remote WIFi APP