Thanks to Fujifilm Canada, I was able to shoot the medium format GFX50R and I am really impressed by it. Here's my take on why you will love this camera so much... if you can afford it ;-)
Also, I just launched my Patreon page, so if you want to support the content I produce on a monthly basis, please head over to http://patreon.com/fredranger I really appreciate your support!
It’s been one full month already since I started my digital decluttering process. To make a long story short, I began by deleting social media apps from my phone (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Etc.) and only kept the apps that I had to use daily like Email and iMessage. Through this process, I experienced many benefits that might seem basic at first, but these changes are impacting the way I feel about life, and I wanted to share 5 of them with you today:
I am now able to have a full conversation and be more in the moment with the people I’m interacting with (vs. having a device on the table that could distract me at any time)
I am being more intentional in everything I do: whether it’s making a photograph or just checking the status of things on my home computer (no more endless scrolling just for the sake of it) I am back to having a purpose when using digital tech versus having digital tech controlling my time spent with it.
I found myself asking the following question more when making a decision about technology, commitments, and even some relationships: “Is this going to add value to my life (and/or can I give value back to others by doing this)”
I reintroduced analog technologies in my life and it changed the way I consume media. I now favor vinyl records to discover a whole album vs streaming 40M songs, I read more books and magazine (my girlfriend just bought me a subscription to National Geographic) and this has given my creativity a boost, especially for my photography.
I now have more time to think. That simple. Because there are fewer distractions and interruptions in the flow of my day, I often find myself sitting and reflecting on many aspects of my life that had become part of a routine or something I would think about “When I have time”.
These are just some of the early impacts I’m experiencing after 4 weeks of digital decluttering. Some more interesting findings should be made along the way and I will continue to document this journey towards living a more meaningful life here. I hope that I’ll be able to provide value and context to any other person interested in the process and the outcomes.
So, you should probably stop looking at your phone, relax, enjoy a good cup of coffee and start thinking about how to apply a more intentional living approach to your life ;-)
In this month's episode of The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I'm chatting with someone I respect a lot on everything photography, Jeff Harmon aka The Photo Taco. We talk about how he started photography, what value podcasting brings to his life and where he gets his inspiration. Great chat with a great guy!
You should definitely follow the Photo Taco Podcast here: https://phototacopodcast.com/
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Master Photography here: https://masterphotographypodcast.com/
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I've been using Capture One lately and I really like the way it processes the Fujifilm RAW files. Here's one quick tip on how to make easier to transition from Lightroom with a similar workspace. Here's the link to Palle Schultz excellent YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PalleSchultz
I now shoot both on a regular basis and here's my view on the pros and cons to help you decide on your next Fuji camera!
To see photos shot with both cameras please see https://instagram.com/fredranger.
Happy shooting and learning in 2019!
First off, thank you for your support this year, the community we are building is amazing! We are learning together and that's what's more important. We are now close to 2600 and I couldn't be happier with the way the channel is developing and growing.
I'm about to leave on vacation for a week in Phoenix and Sedona, then off to Vegas for CES so should be plenty of time to test out my new X-T3 and the familiar X-H1.
Here's all the gear I'm bringing for this trip:
CAMERAS & ACCESSORIES
Fujifilm X-T3: https://amzn.to/2Ttb61A
Fujifilm X-H1: https://amzn.to/2G3kBBf
GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
MeFoto Backpacker tripod: https://amzn.to/2LCGabr
LENSES
10-24mm f4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
16-55mm f2.8: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
50-140mm f2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm f1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
56mm f1.2: https://amzn.to/2BIGnFy
OTHER
DJI Mavic Pro: https://amzn.to/2RfM6MY
Filters for the drone: https://amzn.to/2BLQx8k
Macbook Pro 13": https://amzn.to/2Vf26xG
(these links help support this channel without affecting the price for you, thanks!)
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Here the link to the H-X1 update: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digit...
Here the link to the H-T3 update: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digit...
THE GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My NEW Stills big camera: https://amzn.to/2Ttb61A
My main photo camera:https://amzn.to/2PFAHpB
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
My favorite rétro case for the smaller camera: http://amzn.to/2D0OHiu
FUJI LENSES I USE👇🏻
My favorite street photography lens: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
My favorite zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
My favorite portrait lens: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
TOP 3:
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING GEAR👇🏻
My NEW main vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/2G3kBBf
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
To download the EOSHD Pro Color V4.0 HDR – For Sony A7 III and A7R III: https://www.eoshd.com/eoshd-pro-color...
THE GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My NEW Video/Stills big camera: https://amzn.to/2Ce4ijK
My NEW preferred low light lens: https://amzn.to/2MHSlYz
My main photo camera: https://amzn.to/2Ga4kH1
My favorite street photography lens: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
My favorite zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
My favorite portrait lens: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
My favorite rétro case for the smaller camera: http://amzn.to/2D0OHiu
OTHER LENSES I USE👇🏻
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING GEAR👇🏻
My NEW main vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/2G3kBBf
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
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ON: http://facebook.com/fredranger
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Thank you Camera Canada for the fast track shipping!
Here's the link to the user manual that you should download to your phone and tablet: https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/su...
PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My main photo camera: https://amzn.to/2Ga4kH1
My favorite street photography lens: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
My favorite zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
My favorite portrait lens: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
A good case for the smaller camera: http://amzn.to/2D0OHiu
OTHER FUJI LENSES I USE👇🏻
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING GEAR👇🏻
My NEW main vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/2G3kBBf
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
ON: https://www.instagram.com/fredranger
ON: http://twitter.com/fredranger
ON: http://facebook.com/fredranger
ON: https://soundcloud.com/fredranger
ON: http://fredranger.com
Exciting news for the Fujifilm shooters with the X-H1 1.10 firmware update. Let's go through the update process together and do a little test to see if the updated AF and ISO increment fixes are really worth it.
Yup, I just ordered a Canon M50 for my vlogging needs. Here's WHY. Do you have that camera, do you like it? why do you use it for? Let me know!
BONUS: I did a little test of the new firmware update on the Fuji X-H1 for face tracking, SPOILER: it's not super duper better :(
Cheers!
Here are the apps I use on my iPhone and why I use them. What's on YOUR phone? The case I'm using? it's from https://rhinoshield.io/ they make very robust and good looking products!
A lot of fun discovering a country where the people are so friendly and the vibe so pure, no wonder why their moto is Pure Vida. The only way to feel it, is to go back and we will for sure!
We had such a great time in Miami and it was the perfect timing to test the cinematic capabilities of my new Fujifilm X-H1.
To learn more on the good things the Trapical guys are doing, go to: http://trapical.com
Hope you enjoy the video.
Cheers!
PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My main photo camera: https://amzn.to/2Ga4kH1
My favorite street photography lens: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
My favorite zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
My favorite portrait lens: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
A good case for the smaller camera: http://amzn.to/2D0OHiu
OTHER FUJI LENSES I USE👇🏻
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING GEAR👇🏻
My NEW main vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/2G3kBBf
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
ON: https://www.instagram.com/fredranger
ON: http://twitter.com/fredranger
ON: http://facebook.com/fredranger
ON: https://soundcloud.com/fredranger
ON: http://fredranger.com
I mentioned a photo I took at 2:37 but forgot to add it on screen, here it is: https://www.instagram.com/p/BhAkwbggx...
PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My main photo camera: https://amzn.to/2Ga4kH1
My favorite street photography lens: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
My favorite zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g My favorite portrait lens: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
A good case for the smaller camera: http://amzn.to/2D0OHiu
OTHER FUJI LENSES I USE👇🏻
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING GEAR👇🏻
My NEW main vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/2G3kBBf
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
ON: https://www.instagram.com/fredranger
ON: http://twitter.com/fredranger
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ON: https://soundcloud.com/fredranger
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Quick test of the Fujifilm X-H1 straight out of camera. Love at first shot ;)
PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My main photo camera: https://amzn.to/2Ga4kH1
My favorite street photography lens: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
My favorite zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
My favorite portrait lens: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
A good case for the smaller camera: http://amzn.to/2D0OHiu
OTHER FUJI LENSES I USE👇🏻
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING GEAR👇🏻
My NEW main vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/2G3kBBf
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
ON: https://www.instagram.com/fredranger
ON: http://twitter.com/fredranger
ON: http://facebook.com/fredranger
ON: https://soundcloud.com/fredranger
ON: http://fredranger.com
PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My favorite street photography lens: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
My favorite zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
My favorite portrait lens: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
A good case for the smaller camera: http://amzn.to/2D0OHiu
OTHER FUJI LENSES I USE👇🏻
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING GEAR👇🏻
My main vlogging camera: http://amzn.to/2ogh3mD
My Main vlogging lens: http://amzn.to/2oxtiHu
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
ON: https://www.instagram.com/fredranger
ON: http://twitter.com/fredranger
ON: http://facebook.com/fredranger
ON: https://soundcloud.com/fredranger
ON: http://fredranger.com
Here's what's in my gear bag for the upcoming edition SXSW in Austin.
PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My favorite street photography lens: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
My favorite zoom lens: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
My favorite portrait lens: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
A good case for the smaller camera: http://amzn.to/2D0OHiu
OTHER FUJI LENSES I USE👇🏻
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING GEAR👇🏻
My main vlogging camera: http://amzn.to/2ogh3mD
My Main vlogging lens: http://amzn.to/2oxtiHu
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect GorillaPod tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
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ON: http://twitter.com/fredranger
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ON: https://soundcloud.com/fredranger
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There is a lot of hype around the upcoming Fujifilm X-H1 to be announced on Feb 15th, and this might be the dream come true for all of us Fuji shooters that wanted to stay in the ecosystem but were lacking superior video features from our cameras.
See the Fuji X-H1 full specs here: https://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilm-x-h1-full-english-press-release-images-mk-lenses/
I want to know what is your point of view, are you as excited as me?
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MY TOP 3 FUJI LENSES
Fujinon 35mm f2: http://amzn.to/2p3NK3u
Fujinon 16-55mm f2.8: http://amzn.to/2oA9y5g
Fujinon 56mm f1.2: http://amzn.to/2pQnkCG
OTHER FUJI LENSES I USE
50-140mm F2.8 R O.I.S WR: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
16mm F1.4 R WR: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
23 F2 R WR: http://amzn.to/2oxBrvm
10-24mm F4 R OIS: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
(by using these links, you are helping to support my work and I thank you for it!)
MY VLOGGING GEAR
Sony A6500: http://amzn.to/2ogh3mD
Sony 10-18mm f4: http://amzn.to/2oxtiHu
Rode VideoMic Pro: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
GoPro Hero session 5: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
LET'S CONNECT
ON: https://www.instagram.com/fredranger
ON: http://twitter.com/fredranger
ON: http://facebook.com/fredranger
ON: https://soundcloud.com/fredranger
ON: http://fredranger.com
Here are the 5 things that frustrate me about the Sony a6500 and that brought me to consider the Canon SL2 or even shoot my videos with my Fujifilm cameras. What is your opinion on the best camera setup for Youtube?