tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8495751177910315025.post2196182662138566914..comments2023-10-11T03:47:50.881-07:00Comments on bigheadtaco.com: Full Review: Fujifilm X-T1 and XF 10-24mmBigheadtacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07287168567380301421noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8495751177910315025.post-69027925735846398732014-08-25T10:09:19.863-07:002014-08-25T10:09:19.863-07:00Hi Darlene,
Sorry for the late reply. I've b...Hi Darlene, <br /><br />Sorry for the late reply. I've been busy preparing for the Leica Akademie and neglected to check my blog. I'm very happy you're choosing the X-T1, it's a great camera. Everytime I think about it intellectually why the X-E2 is a better deal, but then I hold the X-T1 in my hand, I end up changing my mind. The OM-D is great though, I have nothing to say bad about it at all.<br /><br />As for the Sony NEX-Ax000 series, I know what you mean. Sony is a great technology company, but they have a long way to go in terms of photographic ergonomics and functionability. Fuji and Olympus has been making cameras for 40-50 years (or more) so they understand the needs of a photographer. Have fun and let me know if you have any questions once you get the camera.<br /><br />Happy shooting!<br /><br />BHT<br />Bigheadtacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287168567380301421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8495751177910315025.post-25048201257738446572014-08-25T10:04:48.482-07:002014-08-25T10:04:48.482-07:00Hi Kerry,
I will do a quick preview of the XF 18...Hi Kerry, <br /><br />I will do a quick preview of the XF 18-135mm soon. Is there any specific questions you had? If you need the range, and you are ok with the size and weight, it's a great lens. I found the AF to be very quick on both the X-T1 and X-E2, and quieter than the XF 18-55 and the XF 23mm lenses. <br /><br />In terms of choosing between the X-E2 and the X-T1, it comes down to price and shooting style. Other than the $400 price difference, if you're a rangefinder style shooter and want to be light and quick, the X-E2 is your camera. If you want a D-SLR form factor, the X-T1 is great. The EVF is class leading, the tilting LCD is great (if you need it), and all the dials on the top are good for those who like to change settings quickly.<br /><br />Let me know if you have any further questions.<br /><br />BHTBigheadtacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287168567380301421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8495751177910315025.post-48222259146395371702014-08-21T16:40:55.057-07:002014-08-21T16:40:55.057-07:00I'm sold! I was on the fence about which mirro...I'm sold! I was on the fence about which mirrorless camera to jump in with. I've looked at the OM-D and the X-T1 and I'm convinced to go with the Fuji. I tried the Sony NEX line and really disliked the menu system. I'm a "old film shooter" so this will be perfect. Thanks for a very helpful review.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965432393270422120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8495751177910315025.post-40683660780012050462014-08-21T14:59:09.291-07:002014-08-21T14:59:09.291-07:00Thank you for the review of the X-T1, is there a c...Thank you for the review of the X-T1, is there a chance of doing a update with the XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 WR Lens. Your reviews of the X-E2 and the X-T1 have been help full in trying to decided on on which camera would be good for my needs, thank you.<br />GeoffreyKerry Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342037584987515703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8495751177910315025.post-48094258915635493002014-05-23T10:00:01.680-07:002014-05-23T10:00:01.680-07:00This email came to me and I thought I would share ...This email came to me and I thought I would share with you here:<br /><br />Hello,<br /><br />trying to find some informations about the fuji's 10-24 i just discovered your blog. Very nice peace of work.<br /><br />I am a recent owner of a fuji X camera, i really love it, but i just can't manage to have my files as nice as yours once processed, specialy the once on youy x-t1 and 10-24 review.<br />I use lightroom and shoot raw but my images just don't get that "clarity" yours are having, especialy when you manage hihg contrast scenes.<br /><br />Would it be possible for you to just explain in 2 words which software you are using to process your fuji X files and if you have an advice (expose for high or low light, always use tripod, never use vibration reduction or anything else...) For now i only have the 18-55 and i am not realy convinced with its performance.<br /><br />A great thanx in advance.<br /><br />BR<br /><br />XXXX<br /><br />from France<br /><br />Now, this is my reply:<br /><br />Dear XXXX,<br /><br /><br />First of all, I use 2 imaging software for all my editing: Photoshop CS5 and Photoscape. Photoscape is free and I use it because it's easy to use, similar to Lightroom. CS5 is complicated so I only use it when I really need it, like RAW conversion or working out difficult issues with highlights and shadows. When it comes to Fuji RAW files, I do not have the latest plug-ins or newest Adobe RAW converter applications, so I have to use Fuji's provided app.<br /><br />However, as I've mentioned many times, I enjoy using Fuji's JPEGs. I think they look fantastic, and so I rarely find the need to shoot RAW. I shoot RAW when I'm doing a professional job, or when the WB situation is really tricky. If you look at my review of the X-T1, I think I mention that every picture I posted was from an original JPEG. I only did slight adjustments in Photoscape and re-sized it in CS5. That's it. Very little post editing. <br /><br />If you look at my review of the X-E2, all the images were taken with the XF 18-55mm lens. It's an amazing lens, even though the focal range might seem boring. I wish it was a little wider (16mm would be perfect) but it is very sharp wide open and reasonably fast at f/2.8. Also, on my X-T1 review, the portrait image of my two friends at the coffee shop was taken with the XF 18-55mm. I always shoot with OIS turned on, unless it's on a tripod. I rarely shoot with a tripod unless I'm doing studio portrait work.<br /><br />Please send me a link to your pictures and let me look at them. Perhaps I can help you figure out what you are not happy about. I think with what you have ( X-series body, xF 18-55, Lightroom) you should be able to take great images. <br /><br />I find that people often feel that an upgrade in equipment will yield better images, but this is rarely true. Just as an example, if you check out my Instragram account ( @bigheadtaco ), most of my images are taken with my iPhone 5S. You don't need amazing equipment to take amazing photos. The XF 10-24mm lens is amazing, but it's actually a more difficult lens to shoot with. As you allow more angle of view, it becomes harder to compose a good image. As photographers, we are usually trying to isolate a singular subject, and have the surrounding objects to either compliment or contrast the main subject. When you allow more into the picture, it becomes harder to be selective. I found that I liked shooting at 14mm the most with that lens. For street photography, 16-24mm was the best range. 10-14mm was more for extreme landscape, tight interior, or artistic scenery shots.<br /><br />I hope this helps. Don't hesitate to email or post on my blog for further questions.<br /><br />Happy shooting, <br /><br />BHTBigheadtacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287168567380301421noreply@blogger.com