My Favorite Gear 2017


  Too many new entries marked 2017: 2 new mirrorless Medium Format were introduced for the first time: Hasselblad X-1D and Fujifilm GFX. I tried both: The X-1D feels better in the hands, the files look nicer than the Fujifilm but it’s more expensive. The GFX feels more versatile, better featured, faster in Autofocus and … Continue reading My Favorite Gear 2017

Fujifilm X-T2 in South Aftica


Date : 10-14 July 2016 Place: Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa Event: Fujifilm X-T2 Launch My Setup for South Africa I was going to try a preproduction X-T2 in South Africa, so here is how I packed: Fujifilm X-Pro 2 Fujifilm X-70* Fujinon XF10-24/4 R OIS* Fujinon XF16-55/2.8 R LM WR Fujinon XF50-140/2.8 R LM OIS WR … Continue reading Fujifilm X-T2 in South Aftica

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 !

(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

My First IR Photos with X-Pro1 after conversion


These are my first photos with my Fuji X-Pro1 and XF14/2.8 after IR conversion. No Channel Mixer used in PP

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 …