X-T1: Firmware 4.3 Update

Amidst the fuss over the launch of the X-Pro2, the latest firmware update to the X-T1 has come and gone almost unnoticed. Yes, this was just a re-issued of the ill-fated 4.20 release (which had a slight bug in it) but try to find a review or thoughts on release 4.20 or 4.30 and you … Continue reading X-T1: Firmware 4.3 Update →

Thoughts on the XF 1.4X TC WR teleconverter

This week I have borrowed the XF 1.4X TC WR teleconverter for use with the 50-140 Zoom. (It also works with the newly announced 100-400 ). I needed to find out how the lens with converter would work in "not ideal conditions" so I took an X-T1 with the lens and converter mounted out early on … Continue reading Thoughts on the XF 1.4X TC WR teleconverter →

X-Pro2 : A quick Hands on

Today I got my hands on an X-Pro2 for an hour. I was not really looking at it with a view to buying one now, more as a view to "where are Fuji going" and "what can I expect from the next generation X-T". You will not find photos of the camera here, there are … Continue reading X-Pro2 : A quick Hands on →

The Long Problem: Part 2

Footnote: Just as I was publishing this the Metabones adaptor was delivered. If the packaging is anything to go by, this is going to be a very good investment. Thats how I finished off The Long Problem: Part 1. I have now had this adaptor for just over a month and have used it on a … Continue reading The Long Problem: Part 2 →

16-55 / F2.8 : A true workhorse

If you have read earlier posts you will know they are not that long and when it comes to kit its more about "can I achieve what I need to achieve" rather than pixel-peeping sharpness reports. This will be the same... The "standard" zoom focal length is the staple of most press photographers work, particularly … Continue reading 16-55 / F2.8 : A true workhorse →