The new Fujifilm X-Pro 3 announcement did have quite an impact on the photog community. For some, the decision to remove the screen (or hide it) and the absence of IBIS came as a surprise, but for me, I see it as a bold move from Fuji that defies the current race to higher specs trend to favour slowing down and going back to what photography used to be: a slow art form focussed on telling a story. Here's why I think this camera is a move forward, to the past.
GIVEAWAY AND CHANNEL UPDATE
I am giving away a set of PolarPro Cinema Series ND filters for your DJI Osmo Pocket!
All the details in this video!
My COMPLETE Fujifilm X-T3 Camera Setup for Stills and Video
In this video I deep dive and share how I set my Fujifilm X-T3 (and most of my Fuji cameras) for photography and video.
If you have any question about any of these settings, please ask them down below!
Cheers!
CINEMATIC Portugal travel video - SONY A7iii + DJI MAVIC AIR
Travelling is a gift, connecting with other people is a blessing, growing is the result. That’s how we felt in our last #VandFtravels experience in Portugal.
I would personally describe the Portuguese people as one of the most welcoming, warm and genuine nations I’ve been fortunate enough to connect with.
It’s as beautiful as the most popular Europeans destinations, but less crowded and “businessy” and that’s actually what makes travelling to this beautiful country so interesting and feel like a hidden gem (for how long I don’t know).
Here’s our latest video where we tried to capture the vibe.
Hope it inspires you to travel, connect and explore more!
Obrigado,
Panasonic GH5 First impressions From A Fuji & Sony User
Thanks to Camera Canada, I've had the chance to finally put my hands on what other filmmakers have described as the ultimate content creation tool, the Panasonic GH5. Here are my very early first impressions and top 3 pros and cons from the perspective of a Fuji and Sony shooter.
(Sorry for the autofocus that's hunting more in this video than the other ones I've made, I tried a new setting on my A7iii and it did not react as originally planned, I'll revert back in the next videos.)
Let me know what you would like to know about the GH5 or any comparison you would like to see against the Sony A7iii or Fuji X-t3.
Cheers!
My first article on Fujilove.com is LIVE!
Exciting update: If you’ve been following me here, on YouTube, or Instagram, you will know that the tools I use to tell my stories have evolved quite a lot since I started years ago. You can read all about the camera system that got me inspired to shoot more in my first ever contribution on Fujilove.
Read the full article on Fujilove.com: HERE
And let me know what you think!
Cheers,
Fred
MY TOP ACCESSORIES FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS AND FILMMAKERS
Here are some of my top accessories for making photographers and filmmakers lives easier. Products mentioned in this video:
PolarPro Defender 67 - https://amzn.to/2It5kbz
SMALLRIG Folding Tool Set - https://amzn.to/2KE4YkX
Peak Design SlideLITE - http://bit.ly/2WoxWrh or https://amzn.to/2I1xfQB
L-Braket - https://amzn.to/2I2Kcty
Zeiss Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes - https://amzn.to/2WpBgSS
FUJIFILM XF 16mm f/2.8 WR Quick REVIEW
I had the opportunity to test the Fujifilm 16mm f/2.8 lens, the most recent lens in the compact series. Here are my thoughts about this tinny but powerful lens.
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THE PHOTO GEAR I USE 👇🏻
My NEW stills camera: https://amzn.to/2Ttb61A
My go-to smaller travel camera: http://amzn.to/2D3LW08
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
My favorite telephoto zoom: http://amzn.to/2poKJ13
My favorite wide angle lens: http://amzn.to/2p3O42t
My favorite landscape lens: http://amzn.to/2oxfUmy
MY VLOGGING & FILMMAKING GEAR👇🏻
My NEW main vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/2X9GuTA
Ultra-portable 4K travel camera: https://amzn.to/2D6EQL5
Vlogging mic #1: http://amzn.to/2oxtRB3
The GoPro I use: http://amzn.to/2rPU3cf
The perfect tripod: http://amzn.to/2oOEMHP
If you would like to buy me a coffee and support this channel: https://www.paypal.me/fredranger
or
consider supporting via Patreon: https://patreon.com/Fredranger
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
ON: http://www.instagram.com/fredranger
Q&A - Zhiyun Weebill Lab, Fujifilm X H1, Sony A7iii, and more
Answering questions asked on my YT channel that could benefit other people of our community. Thanks a lot for the continuous support and all the interactions in the comments section. You guys rock!
Affiliate links to products mentioned in this video:
Zhiyun #WEEBILL LAB - https://amzn.to/2Gmh3aA
Fujifilm #XT3: https://amzn.to/2GtakvE
Fujifilm #XH1: https://amzn.to/2GB6PVm
What Makes A Good Image?
In this episode of The Visual Storytelling Podcast, I share my view on what makes a great image. Is it just about the light or is there a special ingredient?
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Why I LOVE the Fujifilm GFX 50R! (With sample images)
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!
My Digital Decluttering: 5 Early Impacts After 30 Days
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 ;-)
Interview with Jeff Harmon (aka Photo Taco) - The Visual Storytelling Podcast ep. 3
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/
&
Master Photography here: https://masterphotographypodcast.com/
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Capture One Quick Tip Series - Migration Workspace, an Easy Way To Transition From Lightroom
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
Should you get the Fujifilm X-H1 or X-T3? Top 3 Pros and Cons!
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!
What's In My Camera Bag For Phoenix, Sedona, Vegas trip?
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!)
LET'S CONNECT👇🏻
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🔥Fujifilm X-H1 & X-T3 MASSIVE Firmware Updates!! 🔥
▶ Check out my gear on Kit: https://kit.com/fredranger
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
Shooting my NEW Sony A7iii (with image samples), Fuji X-T2 and my vlogging camera, the Canon M50
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://twitter.com/fredranger
ON: http://facebook.com/fredranger
ON: http://500px.com/fredranger
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THE SONY A7III HAS ARRIVED!! First Impressions | 4K
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
Fujifilm X-H1 DREAMY firmware uPdAte!
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.