Photography’s Best Traveling Companion
I‘ve travelled to four different countries since making the switch to the Fuji system, and the experience has been pretty amazing. Travelling with the large , heavy DSLR camera I used before, the Fuji camera is light to use all day without feeling any discomfort. I was in Iceland October last year, the temperatures there were consistently around -1°, and most of the trip involved rain and snow. Iceland is known for having what feels like all four seasons in a single day, and it really was like that. I’d be shooting time lapses in the pouring rain, and within 10 minutes, the skies would open up. The thing that stood out for me on this trip was how the X-T1 just kept going no matter what I put it through. I frequently shot in rain, snow, and heavy wind. I also bumped and dropped the camera many times while hiking to places we wanted to shoot, and the camera never stopped working, it just started gaining more character. I also found the image quality to be almost unbelievable. The Dynamic Range that the Fuji creates is often enough for me to shoot a single frame instead of 3 or 5 in areas that I would normally have bracketed my shots. This is amazing for speeding up my editing work flow. Overall - I love travelling with the X-T1. It’s small, it’s light, it’s cheap, and it produces images that are absolutely breathtaking. Ett Venter is a portrait photographer based in Pretoria, South Africa. He’s also an instructor and speaker at various conferences, expos, and workshops. He’s got a large studio in Hatfield Pretoria that he works out of. www.ettventer.com
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NEW FUJIFILM X-T1
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS -
16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor EXR Processor II 0.5" 2,360k-Dot 0.77x OLED Viewfinder 3.0" 1,040k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity Weather-Resistent Body Construction Continuous Shooting up to 8 fps Intelligent Hybrid AF and Focus Peaking Includes EF-X8 Shoe-Mount Flash Unit
XF-18-135 HIGH MAGNIFICATION ZOOM LENS
Featuring five stops of optical image stabilisation, this all-weather zoom lens covers wide angle to telephoto focal lengths so you can seize every photo opportunity. This lens covers a wide range of focal lengths, from wide angle (equivalent to 27mm in the 35mm film format) through a standard field of view to telephoto, so it’s suitable for anything from landscapes and architecture to portraits and sports photography. The dust-resistent and splash-resistent lens also features an image stabilisation function for added reliability. An ideal alternative to prime lenses, ensuring you’ll never miss a shot through changing lenses.
XF-10-24 ULTRA WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS
An ultra-wide angle to wide angle zoom, ideally suited to indoor shoots and any situation where space is tight. An ultra-wide angle zoom offering 90 degree horizontal field of view and covering focal lengths equivalent to 15 to 36mm in the 35mm film format. The 10mm setting is perfect for indoor shots when you cannot move very far from your subject, plus its resolving power also makes it the perfect lens to capture vast wilderness or architecture. The 24mm setting is great for portraiture and general snapshots.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS -
16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor EXR Processor II 0.39" 2,360k-Dot 0.62x OLED Viewfinder 3.0" 920k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity Intelligent Hybrid AF with 77 Areas Up to 8 fps Shooting and ISO 51200 Film Simulation Mode, Electronic Shutter Built-In Pop-Up Flash
XF-55-700 TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS
Bring your subjects closer with this highly portable telephoto zoom. This telephoto zoom covers focal lengths equivalent to 84mm to 305mm in the 35mm film format and has a fast aperture of F3.5 to F4.8 despite its portable size. Optically, it uses a super ED lens element, which is comparable to a fluorite lens, to thoroughly eliminate chromatic aberration and deliver outstanding picture quality. Sharp and clear images are obtained throughout its zoom range, even with the aperture wide open. The HT-EBC coating maintains strong contrast even against backlight, while the image stabilisation function – equivalent to 4.5 shutter speed stops – and fast auto focus with the linear motor ensure shooting is quick and easy.