All images taken with the Fuji X-Pro2, the XF 35mm F1.4 or XF 50-140mm F2.8, Classic Chrome (CC) film simulation. 2016 © Kasia & Olaf Sztaba Photography. All rights reserved.
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Tag: XF 35mm F1.4
Vancouver Moments with the ACROS film simulation
The mission was simple: take the Fuji X-Pro2 with the XF 35mm F1.4 and head downtown to capture some Vancouver moments using the latest ACROS film simulation from Fuji. We were after strong shadows, noticeable highlights and most importantly captivating scenes. We have already had a chance to shoot with this new film simulation and [...]
A conversation with the X-Pro2
Fuji X-Pro2, XF 35mm F1.4, Classic Chrome film simulation (STD). Olafphoto (O): It’s good to have you here! It’s been a very long wait! X-Pro2 (X): It took me a while but hey, don’t you think I was worth waiting for?! O: OK, you got me there but please make sure your next incarnation won’t [...]
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All taken with the X100S and the Fuji X-Pro1 paired with the XF 35mm F1.4. 2016 © Kasia & Olaf Sztaba Photography. All rights reserved.
A connection – this is where the process of creating a photograph begins
In my presentations, I often talk about the process of creating a photograph. No, I am not talking about pressing the shutter button. That part is easy and immaterial. The starting point of creating a photograph is always a connection. There must be some type of emotional, intellectual, visual or even physical connection to [...]
Which Lenses We Use And When
It was our first encounter with the original Fuji X100 back in 2011 that triggered a major shift in our approach to photography and prompted our adventure with the X-series cameras. For the last few years we have been shooting exclusively with the X-series. After the X100 it was the X-Pro1, X-E1, X100S/T and finally [...]
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 [...]
Best Wishes
What a great finale to a great 2013 for Fuji X-series users! Fuji released firmware updates for Fuji X-Pro1, Fuji X-E1, Fuji X100s and all the lenses with a number of changes and improvements. For us, the key upgrade was for the Fuji X-Pro1, because it allows us to set the minimum shutter speed (we [...]
The Valley of The Ghosts – with the Fuji X-series
Hidden in the mountains of the West Kootenays in British Columbia lies the Valley of the Ghosts – a once rough but vibrant cluster of prosperous settlements – which has now mostly vanished. Kasia and I recently travelled to this forgotten area to search and photograph what is left of this magnificent piece of history. [...]
From the set of “Double Bill”
Shooting a movie involves many elements of photography. Composition, lighting and subject are the most common. I am privileged to be able to work with a team of talented individuals under the direction of Thomas Kampioni – independent screenwriter and director. Working on the set allows me to apply my photographic knowledge and contribute to [...]