The "Ive taken a pic and I kinda like it" thread

[ukaskew]

Mmmm xe1!

Harry are you getting rid of any sony gear?

Yep, all of it. a77/16-50 2.8 and the Tamron 90mm Macro are on eBay, 50mm 1.4 and 100-300mm f4 have already gone. Really liked it but missed smaller kit, I've already taken the X-E1 on more random trips than the a77, feel very at home with it so hopefully I've settled on a system now.

I've bought the 14mm f2.8, 35mm 1.4 and 60mm 2.4 Macro. I'm torn between an X100s or 18-55/55-200 combo for the X-E1 with the remainder of my budget.

 

[Brazo]

Yes the fuji system is stunning, I do love its retro looks and of course you still get the same great EVF.

I'll pass if they are on ebay as its stupid money! I sold My A65 for £450 and then bought an A77 for £500 elsewhere!

 

[planetx]

ACR=Adobe Camera Raw - duh!

 

[Niall]

Yep, all of it. a77/16-50 2.8 and the Tamron 90mm Macro are on eBay, 50mm 1.4 and 100-300mm f4 have already gone. Really liked it but missed smaller kit, I've already taken the X-E1 on more random trips than the a77, feel very at home with it so hopefully I've settled on a system now.

I've bought the 14mm f2.8, 35mm 1.4 and 60mm 2.4 Macro. I'm torn between an X100s or 18-55/55-200 combo for the X-E1 with the remainder of my budget.

You don’t half go through some gear within weeks

 

[Niall]

A couple from liverpool yesterday-

Princess Dock-Liverpool by Niall97, on Flickr

Liverpool Skyline by Niall97, on Flickr

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[Clart]

Just had a play with a jpg in lightroom 5, think its time to dump photoshop cs tbh.

 

[ukaskew]

You don’t half go through some gear within weeks

Panasonic, Olympus, Sony and Fuji this year I've been on very reduced hours at work since October due to my health, so had far too much time on my hands to think about these things, back to full-time next as of next week so need to settle on a system and I think the Fuji is it. Financially not too bad though, I've bought most of it used and usually get back at least what I've paid for it, the a77 will be the only loss this time, I'm up on the lenses so far.

The best bit about Fuji is the excellent but very small range of lenses, should keep the spending under control as there is a limit to what I can buy.

 

[planetx]

X100 + raw edit

 

[C.J]

A few from my week off work. C&C welcomed for improvement.

500D with Sigma 17-50 f2.8

Small steps by vCJv, on Flickr

Harewood House Stately Home, Leeds by vCJv, on Flickr

Warram Percy, Deserted Medieval Church by vCJv, on Flickr

Whitby Abbey by vCJv, on Flickr

Whitby Abbey by vCJv, on Flickr

Whitby Abbey by vCJv, on Flickr

 

[timuss]

Red's by Tim Spicer Photography, on Flickr

 

[BoatNonce]

That's an epic shot timuss!

 

[timuss]

That's an epic shot timuss!

Thank you!

Here's another:

Mono BBMF by Tim Spicer Photography, on Flickr

 

[planetx]

Debating whether to set up a dedicated "X100/X USERS" thread, as I know a few of us are now using variants of?.......

Some more recent images with mine.

 

[ukaskew]

Gorgeous shots, I'm trying to track down an X100s to compliment my X-E1, but they don't seem to exist! Can't find one anywhere.

 

[Yanoo]

XP by <-Y->, on Flickr

 

[planetx]

As much as I love my new shooting format, I do miss my 85 1.4G

 

[Clart]

How do you find the wide angle converter for the X100 steve?

 

[planetx]

Hmm it's very minimal WA wise, it's pin sharp and balances the camera well. I leave it on all the time, however the only downside is that sometimes you want the x100 because its so small and you can stash it away in a pocket etc.....with the WA lens you're back to square one, especially with a lens hood attached too.
You do get slight distortion on verticals and but get used to the look very early on, the resolution is that good that I can just crop in if needed in post edit.
I really like it.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

That does look like a lovely camera! Really nice images from it too.

Will have to stick with my Canon for a while I think. One from the weekend.

 

[weeshawzy]

Just on iphone

 

[C.J]

5 weeks by vCJv, on Flickr

New addition by vCJv, on Flickr

 

[ukaskew]

More X-E1/35mm fun, love this camera...

Charlie Cat by Harry_S, on Flickr

Hilperton by Harry_S, on Flickr

 

[Clart]

Is it just me or does the bokeh look a bit strange?

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

The steam train shot made explore yesterday, not sure what number though, was just told on some comments.

Took this yesterday at "the office", pretty much the same out here today. Fishing rods at the ready!

Another day by A_Cro, on Flickr

 

[Scrooge]

First drop attempts.

IMG_8254 by scrooge89, on Flickr

Random one..

IMG_7234 by scrooge89, on Flickr

IMG_7671 by scrooge89, on Flickr

 

[Brazo]

I like the office shot mate, and congrats on explore!

Diagonal by Brazo76, on Flickr
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[Expired]

Lovely day today

Thinking I should have dropped a second grad filter in though.

 

[Gavin.]

June Sunset 2013 by Gman2207, on Flickr

 

[MonacoDan]

Really happy with this one, came out better than I thought it would.

BMW Z4 GT3 #4 by dannygt911, on Flickr

 

[Wick]

Some of these need a re-crop.


Badminton Horse Trials 2013_12 by Sam_Wick, on Flickr

Badminton Horse Trials 2013_10 by Sam_Wick, on Flickr

Badminton Horse Trials 2013_08 by Sam_Wick, on Flickr

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Badminton Horse Trials 2013_11 by Sam_Wick, on Flickr

Badminton Horse Trials 2013_13 by Sam_Wick, on Flickr

 

[Gavin.]

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[Hixle]

Playing around with cross processing, thought I'd give an old picture a re-edit:

 

[Cub.]

You best be bringing your camera next weekend!

 

[Yanoo]

On Wednesday I had time to test my new lens. Matra hill in the background.

Dark Matra by <-Y->, on Flickr

 

[ukaskew]

Probably the only guy in the country shooting motorsport with a Fuji X today...

Castle Combe Motorcycle Raceday by Harry_S, on Flickr

AF was surprisingly good, much easier than I had imagined actually.

 

[Feirny]

That's pretty sharp Chris. Good effort!

 

[Djw John]

Still learning but happy enough with this shot

DSC_0356 by john.holligan, on Flickr

​35mm with a filter on it. Taken at F5 but I don't know if thats what it should've been or not!

 

[Andy.]

Luke - Nice shot!
Yanoo - stick more on your Flickr. You've got some interesting stuff.
UKASKEW - love the plain background you've created with the panning!
DJW - sharp and nicely exposed. Keep snapping!

 

[Djw John]

Cheers Andy

 

[Niall]

That shot would have looked great at f1.8, John. If it makes it easier for you put the camera in aperture priority at f1.8 and let the camera expose the image for you