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06/02/13
Older Cameras

Older Cameras

Looking back through my cameras I came across the Panasonic GF1 and the excellent Panasonic 14-45 f3.5-5.6 kit lens, so I stuck the lens on the front and took it out for a spin. Notice I bought a hand grip for it from Hong Kong and it fits my hand quite nicely now.
When compared to the Olympus OM-D, you do notice that the dynamic range is not as good on the GF1 but it really is so much fun to use. I think after this initial camera Panasonic lost their way with the release of the GF series. If the GX1 was meant as a replacement for the GF1 then I personally think they didn't quite make it. It might be a good camera but what was on offer didn't attract me enough to upgrade. I'm still waiting for the upgrade and I hope they bring one out with an internal EVF.
I've come to the decision not to buy any more cameras with an external EVF ever again, so that leaves out the new E-P5 Olympus have just brought out. It really does increase the bulk (and expense), and there is no excuse for NOT having an internal EVF as the OM-D shows.
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06/01/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

This was just a fun shot, taken as I was passing by with the camera held down towards my right knee. I just held it towards the cactus because the red/green contrast cought my eye. I never for a minut think that anything would ever come of it. Surprise, surprise.
This is probably the last image from the X100S for the present (but I can't promise you) as I intend on taking the X100S of holiday with me. Just can't leave it at home, the sensor is just too good.
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X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 10/900 sec
ISO: 200
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• Fujifilm • X100S 

05/31/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

Testing my manual focusing skills again and to see how much detail I could get in this cactus.
No complaints for me. I have set the minimum shutter speed at 1/60sec which is nearly double the focal length, set WB to auto and ISO to auto-3200. This is the first camera that I used these settings with and so far it hasn't let me down at all. All my past cameras have been set to exactly the prevailing conditions and not once have I set a camera to ISO 3200. There's always a first time I suppose.
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X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 10/600 sec
ISO: 200
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05/30/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

Ckecking out the red channel again and I didn't think the red could be held back from blowing out. Wrong again. It's very saturated but it hasn't blown out at all. Looking at this image at full size I can still see detail within the red flower. Note also how saturated the greens are surrounding the flower and the stones on the right leading to the flower are also true to life.
Is there anything this camera can't do?
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X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 10/600 sec
ISO: 500
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05/29/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

I think this is another of the images that I like from this particular shoot. The leaves in the foregroud are in focus with the backgroud out of focus. Bokeh is good and not at all funky. Image taken at f2 with -1 EC dialed in.

880
X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/2.0
Exposure Time: 10/600 sec
ISO: 200
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05/28/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

Nothing special in this image but what did impress me was the fact that when I look at the rust/reddish  coloured substance they use in theses places, is that I can actually see all the different corns on the floor. That to me is really amazing.

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X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 10/600 sec
ISO: 800
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05/27/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

How does it render foliage detail. Well right now I can't say much about the raw files but these jpg image holds up pretty well. Looking at the green leaves at bottom right and the brownish leaves hanging down the wall in the center, I can't fault it at all. The real test of course will come when I get around to developing some raw files. From what I have heard, people aren't too happy with the X-Trans sensor support at present, but I think it can only get better with each release of the raw software. 

914
X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 10/600 sec
ISO: 1000
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05/26/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

How would the camera hold up to this type of scene. The are towards the left of the image was quite bright and relecting off the water. This image shows a lot more detail in the highlights than I could actually see. I expected the image to be underexposed and the dark ares towards the upper left on the image to be really dark. My conclusion here is thaat it managed to hold the highlight on the water while detail is still visible in the dark regions which tells me the dynamic range of the X100S is very good indeed. Only after looking at the image for some time did I realize that there were more kois in the pond than I remember seeing.

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X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/8.0
Exposure Time: 10/600 sec
ISO: 640
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• Fujifilm • X100S 

05/25/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

Here's checking how it deals with dark areas. Surprisingly well as you can see. Exposure was very good and again post precessing is very minimal. I just wished I'd have used a smaller aperture than f4. If you look towards the bottom of the image you can see it's getting rather soft or out of focus.
 
One thing I have noticed, particularly since I've been posting these images from the Fujifilm cameras is that of colour. All these images were processed and posted using a calibrated monitor. Having looked at the images on a couple of non-calibrated monitors brings back home just how important calibrating your monitor is. The colour on the non-calibrated monitos are nothing like what they should be, and misleads the reader on just how good these cameras are at catching the correct colour. Granted, the reader can't compare the images themselves and have to take my word for it.
Just do yourself a favour and get your monitor calibrated, it works wonders for your images.
981
X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 10/600 sec
ISO: 250
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05/24/13
Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100S

My favourite test for all cameras I buy, checking out the red channel. As you can see there is no blowing out of the red channel at all. The greens are also nicely saturated but not blown. Although quite dark I didn't use any exposure compensation for this image. It's nearly an OOC jpg. Very nice and the sharpness is there too.

909
X100S
Focal Length: 23 mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 10/600 sec
ISO: 640
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