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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: AndyS on January 11, 2015, 11:26:58 am

Title: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: AndyS on January 11, 2015, 11:26:58 am

Hi,

I've recently taken the decision to pair my kit right down, now going with just the Fuji X100T and the WCL and TCL adaptors. Really enjoying the focus this has brought to my photogrpahy, although I can quite understand why others might see it as a slightly mad decision!

Still, I've been enjoying the results so far. Thought I'd share this image taken in the UK Lake District whilst going around the Fairfield Horseshoe - a popular walk starting from Ambleside. I've yet to get a 49mm adaptor for my Lee Filter kit, so had to do without a graduated filter, but was pleased with the way the sensor handled the dynamic range in a single shot.

(http://www.astannard.com/opf/2015_01_ASx100t4214.jpg)

Thanks for looking, some more images from the same walk here: Blog Post (http://www.astannard.com/blog/2015/01/04/fairfield-horseshoe-with-the-fuji-x100t/)


Andrew.
http://www.astannard.com

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: Chairman Bill on January 11, 2015, 12:04:10 pm

Andy, I've pretty much done the same with my X100s, and it did quite nicely over Crinkle Crags & Bow Fell. When I'm walking & want to take some photos (as opposed to walking to take photos), that's going to be it for me. The DSLR & lenses are reduced to photography-specific outings.

Nice set of photos BTW

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: sdwilsonsct on January 11, 2015, 12:42:41 pm

Really nice, especially the depth.

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: maddogmurph on January 11, 2015, 06:02:35 pm

Do you think their are advantages with the x100T over the x100s?  I've been eyeing this setup myself.

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: MasonJarr on January 11, 2015, 06:41:13 pm

Beautiful photograph.  It's like I'm standing right there beside you. 

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: langier on January 11, 2015, 07:20:52 pm

+1, really nice landscape and sky well done!

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on January 12, 2015, 04:21:14 am

Nice set.

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: AndyS on January 12, 2015, 07:23:50 am

Hi,

Thanks for the comments.

MadDog - I've never used the X100S, only the X100 - from which it's a massive upgrade.

Of the new 100T features though the things I've found useful are:

• WiFi - nice to be able to transfer images to my ipad easily if I want to (only JPG mind)
• EVF - don't know how much of an upgrade it is compared to the x100s, but compared to the x100 it's vastly better, and really enjoyable to shoot with even in high contrast light.
• +/- 3 stop exp compensation. Whilst using exposure preview in the EVF I find it easy to shoot in aperture priority and then ride the exp compensation dial as required. There have been a few times where having +/- 3 stops (comapared with 2on the x100 and x100s), has been really useful.
• Direct selection of AF point using the D-Pad on the back. Once set-up I've found this a really quick way of moving the af point around, although you do lose function buttons in doing so.

The new mini EVF pop-up in the the OVF is nice, but to be honest I haven't really used it in anger.

Thanks,
Andrew.

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: Bob_B on January 12, 2015, 09:15:56 am

Love those rays of light! Nice photo.

Title: Re: Fairfield Horseshoe, Fuji X100T with WCL
Post by: DwayneOakes on January 12, 2015, 09:35:28 am

Stunning view ! I love traveling feather lite in the woods, one camera and one lens and a good
walking stick and I am good to go, very freeing.