After shooting extensively with the XF 50-140mm F2.8, we would like to share a few points about this lens with you: Micro-Contrast: Superb and on a par with our beloved XF 56mm F1.2 Optics: Bitingly sharp, to our eye, a notch better than Canon or Nikon equivalents Image Stabilization (OIS): 5-stops – YES, it works, [...]
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HO! HO! HO! with the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
When a package from Fujifilm Canada with the XF 50-140 OIS lens arrived on my doorstep, I got unusually excited. I couldn’t wait to start shooting. How strange, I thought. After all, I have never been a fan of zoom lenses; I mostly shoot with primes and the line of XF prime glasses fills my [...]
Romancing with the X-T1
Photographing landscapes, especially in less popular locations, brings us enormous joy and satisfaction. We love the serenity of the mornings and quiet moments just before you press the shutter button. In fact, most of our photography is done in isolation. It’s not that we shy away from photographing people. Quite the contrary! One of our [...]
Voyage, Voyage with the X100S
One of my favourite visual exercises is to venture out with the Fuji X100S. I usually do it on the weekends and in the early morning and it’s not only for the good light. You would be surprised how public spaces change when deserted. The lack of crowds and noise allows you to concentrate on [...]
Vancouver in B&W
Last weekend we left home at 4:30 AM to capture Vancouver at its best. The hourly weather forecast was right and we encountered very contrasty weather conditions with stunningly rich skies and beautiful light. All we had to worry about was composition. It is something we spend a lot of time working on in the [...]
Sharpening – Monster Under the Bed – Debunked
Please keep in mind that in the artistic chain of creating a great image, a processing technique is only secondary to your creativity and your emotional connection with the subject. You should spend most of your time in the field concentrating on composition and light. Only when you master this part, can you complement your [...]
No More Excuses – Fuji X-T1 review
Taking photos with the X-series cameras certainly has its flavour. One of them is walking into an SLR crowd. What an adventure it is! On one of our photo trips we arrived at a popular location and met a huddle of photographers. In bulk, they usually split into two camps setting up their tripods and [...]
Fuji X-T1, XF 10-24mm F4 OIS & XF 56mm F1.2 reviews at work
The Fuji X-T1, XF 10-24mm F4 OIS & XF 56mm F1.2 are here. Thank you Fuji. We have already started shooting with this gear. This weekend we are leaving for Vancouver Island, first on the list of great destinations planned for this month. Hopefully the weather will cooperate since many of you know March can [...]
“Photography is easy.” Really?
When “selfie” became “the word of the year” in 2013 and millions of photos are uploaded to the Internet every day, it’s obvious photography has become a favourite activity. During a recent chat, someone said to me, “Photography is easy.” Really? While working on a summary for 2013 and making plans for 2014, I came [...]
Rainy Date (with the Fuji X-Pro1 and X100S)
If you live in Vancouver, you have to embrace rain as part of daily life. In fact, the winter months are usually associated with non-stop rain, sometimes for weeks. Such generosity in terms of wet weather could be viewed as a nightmare for a photographer … or it could be a great opportunity to challenge [...]