Hasselblad X1D


Hasselblad just launched the first Medium Format Mirrorless Digital Camera On their 75th Birthday. Weighting just 725g, this new addition is a game Changer. Hasselblad confirmed that this camera and lenses are not made in the collaboration with Fuji ( I take this with a grain of salt), and mentioned that more products related to the X1D … Continue reading Hasselblad X1D

When I tested the X-Pro 2


After my Complete switch from Fuji to Sony last year, I had the chance (thanks to Fuji Lebanon) to test the  Fuji X-Pro 2 , with XF35/2R WR , and I borrowed the XF56/1.2R and XF50-140/2.8 R LM OIS WR from a friend to complete the test - as I don't have any Fuji item left in my closet, not … Continue reading When I tested the X-Pro 2

A7ii vs A7s vs A6000 vs Df High ISO comparison


This is a Quick (non scientific) High ISO Test between Sony A7s, A7II, Nikon Df, and Sony A6000 Lenses used in the test : Sony/Zeiss 35/2.8ZA on A7s A7ii, Nikon 35/2.0 AF-d on Df and Sony/Zeiss 24/1.8ZA on A6000. All Shots taken handheld. A7s-A7II-Df-A6000  ISO 25,600   A7s For Some Reason, the A7s has some … Continue reading A7ii vs A7s vs A6000 vs Df High ISO comparison

NEW LEICA SL : the death of RangeFinder ?


It seems Leica will announce a new FF mirrorless camera with AF next October (highly credible rumor). Sources say it will have a central EVF and not a real rangefinder (unfortunately) or an X-Pro1 a-like hybrid EVF. It will be bundled with a new AF 50/2.0 Summicron and will be priced around 8,000k .... If … Continue reading NEW LEICA SL : the death of RangeFinder ?

Goodbye Fuji, Welcome Sony !


I had the Fuji X-Pro 1 since June 2012 ... and it was my main camera for 18 months before I got the Nikon Dƒ early 2014. After I got the Dƒ, the X-Pro1 was rarely used, as I was using the Dƒ and Leica M240 most of the times. I decided to convert the … Continue reading Goodbye Fuji, Welcome Sony !

and I replaced my Nikon D800E with Sony A7II …


Sony A7II, 55/1.8 -front view- Sony A7II, 55/1.8 -top view- Sony A7II, 55/1.8 -side view- On 9th of June 2015, I made a trip to Roma, Napoli and Amalfi Coast, and decided to take my Nikon D800E with 24-120mm f4, 16-35mm f4 and 58/1.4, along my V3 with CX70-300VR, and my inseparable Ricoh GR. I had in my mind to give the D800E its last chance ... as it was … Continue reading and I replaced my Nikon D800E with Sony A7II …

(got the) FUJI X-T1 SG …. 15 months later


15 months ago , I tried the Fuji X-T1 for the first time. You can read my Impression back then HERE. Since then I had the chance to use it several times... and each time I did, I came up with the conclusion to wait  for a "rumored" X-Pro 2. Seems that Fuji is prolonging the life … Continue reading (got the) FUJI X-T1 SG …. 15 months later

7 Reasons why I prefer the Dƒ over the X-T1 …


In March 2014 , I had to choose between the Fuji X-T1 and the Nikon Df to add to my Gear. You can check my gear HERE. Before the launch of the Df I was planning to downgrade my Nikon system and replace it gradually by the Fuji system. But when the Df was introduced, … Continue reading 7 Reasons why I prefer the Dƒ over the X-T1 …

my FUJI X-Pro2 Wishlist


Announced in January 2012, Fuji X-Pro1 is expected to have a successor (the X-Pro2) to be announced in Photokina 2014, in less than one month from now. I always loved the X-Pro1, it delivers excellent Image Quality, has an excellent handling, and I mainly like that it has an OVF, along the EVF. I always wished … Continue reading my FUJI X-Pro2 Wishlist

5 star for Fuji X-T1 again and again


Once again, Fuji X-T1 is heading high It seems that everyone who got his hands on the X-T1 is more than satisfied. Fuji Lebanon will give me the chance to try this new comer in the coming weeks.