Interesting points, Matteo. I'll add to this to choose gear based on the aesthetic appeal. Certain glass/film or glass/sensor combination give a certain look. It's good to know what looks each piece of gear provides.
That's a great addition, indeed, my friend. Actually, I still have the old Pentax 150mm to be used with the GFX100S. I love the look of that lens and since I can use adapters, I preferred to keep it and reuse it. Thanks mate!
I have been shooting with a low end Nikon DSLR for years. It really is about what the photographer sees in the lens, not the camera. For me, photography is often something I do while in motion. I walk and take photos. There is no way I could do that with a full frame. As much as I would love the capability of a full frame a 500mm lens, it would be way to much for me. As it is, I recently upgrade to the Nikon Z50 for my walking camera, as it's about 3 - 4 lbs lighter than my current Nikon.
Yes, exactly. Gear is a tool and needs to be chosen wisely considering all the aspects about how one is making images. You can have the best performing camera, however it becomes pretty useless if you can't carry it around.
The downsides to Fuji--beware--are the manual dials. Yes, they are great. I love them. BUT--when changing the ISO in the field, it's nearly impossible NOT to also change shooting mode. When changing shutter, it's nearly impossible NOT to also change exposure mode. The dials are seperate but connected, and with thick thumbs....🤬
Maybe the XT5 solved these issues? On my XT3 I've learned the hard way... many many times.
Yes, I had the same concerns back when I owned the X-T1. Luckily, for the kind of photography I make, ISO are pretty much unchanged for the whole shoot and I set the shutter speed to the "normal" dial to avoid touching it and mess everything up. Now with the GFX, those dials have disappeared 😊
I’ve just joined the Fujihood with the XT5 and it’s wonderful. In addition to the joy of buying gear is the psychological suggestion to yourself that you’re worth it — that your work is worth it. That investment — wallet and soul — into yourself as a photographer. Great post, love the images.
That's a very interesting point of view. I've never thought of it that way. I've only looked at the dopamine injection for the new toy and, lately mixed it with the consciousness about having bought the right piece of technology for my needs.
From now on I will also think of each purchase from your perspective. Because what I do is definitely worth what I buy.
Thanks for this!
PS: Check out Mark's comment about Fuji's dials. I have to agree with him, I has the same concerns back when I owned the X-T1
As I am getting older, the weight and bulkiness of a camera gets more and more important. Which is really sad, because taking a smaller camera means I am limiting my creative choices...
But yes, I agree with what you've said about not needing the most expensive or newest camera gear to make good photographs...
I know what you mean. I suffer from arthritis and every effort is a big stress on my joints. Maybe what you see as a limitation is just a motivation to find new ways to be creative with what you have? 😊
I have been photographing almost exclusively with my little Ricoh the past year (for personal projects) and although it is a great camera and I enjoyed the challenge it gave me, I miss the different focal lengths of the lenses on my mirrorless full frame camera…
Yep, I imagined that could be the reason. That's really a pity and the risk is to get frustrated by not being able to do what you wanted to do. And that's a rabbit hole you don't want to dive into.
Totally agree with the weight issue this is why I changed cameras. Always look after your back 😉
Absolutely! Even if I'm a teenager, my body says the contrary. I can't understand... 😁😁
Interesting points, Matteo. I'll add to this to choose gear based on the aesthetic appeal. Certain glass/film or glass/sensor combination give a certain look. It's good to know what looks each piece of gear provides.
That's a great addition, indeed, my friend. Actually, I still have the old Pentax 150mm to be used with the GFX100S. I love the look of that lens and since I can use adapters, I preferred to keep it and reuse it. Thanks mate!
I have been shooting with a low end Nikon DSLR for years. It really is about what the photographer sees in the lens, not the camera. For me, photography is often something I do while in motion. I walk and take photos. There is no way I could do that with a full frame. As much as I would love the capability of a full frame a 500mm lens, it would be way to much for me. As it is, I recently upgrade to the Nikon Z50 for my walking camera, as it's about 3 - 4 lbs lighter than my current Nikon.
Yes, exactly. Gear is a tool and needs to be chosen wisely considering all the aspects about how one is making images. You can have the best performing camera, however it becomes pretty useless if you can't carry it around.
I'm happy with my tools and my processing tools as well - Adobe Light Room and Photo Shop.
The downsides to Fuji--beware--are the manual dials. Yes, they are great. I love them. BUT--when changing the ISO in the field, it's nearly impossible NOT to also change shooting mode. When changing shutter, it's nearly impossible NOT to also change exposure mode. The dials are seperate but connected, and with thick thumbs....🤬
Maybe the XT5 solved these issues? On my XT3 I've learned the hard way... many many times.
Good luck with your new baby!
Yes, I had the same concerns back when I owned the X-T1. Luckily, for the kind of photography I make, ISO are pretty much unchanged for the whole shoot and I set the shutter speed to the "normal" dial to avoid touching it and mess everything up. Now with the GFX, those dials have disappeared 😊
I’ve just joined the Fujihood with the XT5 and it’s wonderful. In addition to the joy of buying gear is the psychological suggestion to yourself that you’re worth it — that your work is worth it. That investment — wallet and soul — into yourself as a photographer. Great post, love the images.
That's a very interesting point of view. I've never thought of it that way. I've only looked at the dopamine injection for the new toy and, lately mixed it with the consciousness about having bought the right piece of technology for my needs.
From now on I will also think of each purchase from your perspective. Because what I do is definitely worth what I buy.
Thanks for this!
PS: Check out Mark's comment about Fuji's dials. I have to agree with him, I has the same concerns back when I owned the X-T1
As I am getting older, the weight and bulkiness of a camera gets more and more important. Which is really sad, because taking a smaller camera means I am limiting my creative choices...
But yes, I agree with what you've said about not needing the most expensive or newest camera gear to make good photographs...
I know what you mean. I suffer from arthritis and every effort is a big stress on my joints. Maybe what you see as a limitation is just a motivation to find new ways to be creative with what you have? 😊
I have been photographing almost exclusively with my little Ricoh the past year (for personal projects) and although it is a great camera and I enjoyed the challenge it gave me, I miss the different focal lengths of the lenses on my mirrorless full frame camera…
Yep, I imagined that could be the reason. That's really a pity and the risk is to get frustrated by not being able to do what you wanted to do. And that's a rabbit hole you don't want to dive into.