Fuji X30 Compact Camera Review:
The high end compact point and shoot scene has certainly changed in recent years. More and more manufacturers are introducing products with a list of improvements and features. To combat this, Fuji has the X30, which is the third generation of this series of camera. The X30 maintains many of the attributes and features that has made the X20 successful but it also introduces new features in hopes to remain competitive and viable in this category. [continue reading…]
Fuji X-T1 vs. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 ISO Comparison:
I’ve been raving about the high ISO capabilities of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109, and some of you have emailed me asking me for more info on the D-Lux. So, I figured what better way to demonstrate its high ISO capabilities than to compare it to a camera that I know produces excellent high ISO files. Therefore, I decided to compare it to my Fuji X-T1, and see how it would measure up. [continue reading…]
Fuji XF 27mm F2.8 Review: Pancake Lens For The X Series:
If you want something that will produce excellent results all while maintaining a compact form, a mirrorless camera is hard to beat. To match the small size of some of these mirrorless cameras, many manufacturers have built their own version of a “pancake” lens. Fuji has a couple of lenses that are very compact like the XF 18mm F2 but the XF 27mm F2.8 is their first official pancake lens. The truth is, I didn’t have much desire to try this lens when it was first released. It didn’t seem like it had that many qualities that would help it stand out from the rest of the XF lenses other than its compact size. But when I was planning for my trip to Walt Disney World, I wanted a very compact system, so I wouldn’t have to lug around so much gear in a place where there are long lines and a lot of walking. I brought with me a Fuji X-T10, and I decided to give the XF 27mm a try because the focal length was right between a traditional 35mm and 50mm, and therefore, my thought was that this one lens coul get me through my trip. Plus, I thought the ultra compact size would be a great match with the small dimensions of the X-T10. Here are my results from this lens and what I think of it. [continue reading…]
Fuji X-T10 Review in Walt Disney World:
This is a great time to get into the The Fuji X Series System. There are more lenses than ever before, the tech is getting better, and there have been some recent big announcements, such as, the release of the long-awaited Fuji X-Pro2. But not everyone wants to shell out almost $1,700 for a camera body, especially if they just want to give the X Series a try. Luckily, Fuji also produces cameras that are more budget friendly. One of these cameras is the Fuji X-T10, which has always intrigued me because it’s essentially a stripped down version of the X-T1 (a camera that I own and love). I just never got around to trying one out but my recent trip to Walt Disney World seemed like the perfect opportunity to do so. Disney is a great place to visit but it can be very crowded. The lines (even with their new Fast Pass system) can be excruciatingly long, and there is a lot of walking, so it’s best to travel light. The X-T10 is not only light, it is more compact than the X-T1. While it doesn’t have all the features of the X-T1, it does have the ones that count like the same sensor. In other words, this camera delivers essentially the same image quality as it’s bigger sibling. It also has some features not found in the X-T1 that are aimed at beginners, and intermediate users. Combine the X-T10 with a lens like the XF 27mm F2.8 (which is the only Fuji lens I brought to Disney), and one could potentially have really decent camera system to use when enjoying one’s vacation with family and friends is more important than being burdened with a lot of gear. [continue reading…]
Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II For Fuji X Review:
I love wide angles, so anytime I get a chance to try one out, I go for it. I reviewed the first version of the Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye a while ago (review here), and thought it was one of the best lenses ever made for the Fuji X Series. Ever since then, it’s one of those lenses where I’ve always wish I had purchased one. It was very reasonably priced, had decent image quality, and it offered such a unique perspective. It was also downright fun to use. Well, now they have a new version, the Rokinon 8mm F2.8 UMC Fisheye II, and I was able to get a copy for a short while. This isn’t really one of my full blown reviews, since I already reviewed the first one and I didn’t have the lens for so long, so consider this a shorter review instead. [continue reading…]
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