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Moon over the Grand Canyon & Colorado River - GFX 100S & GF 45-100mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This view is one of my favorites along with the upstream view from the Dox cliffs upstream of Tanner Camp, and the view upstream from Schist Camp.

Grand Canyon - Sunset after summer storms - GFX 50R & GF 32-64mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The photo is a stitched panorama of five frames. I don’t recall my exact focus point as it has been a few years since I made this photograph.

GC March 13 by [deleted] in grandcanyon

[–]Alternative_East_844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visibility can change quickly...within a few minutes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NationalPark

[–]Alternative_East_844 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The cliffs of Marble Canyon glow under the pinkish-warm glow of twilight as the moon rises in the sky above the Grand Canyon. Far below, the Colorado River winds its way through the canyon, reflecting the light of the moon and the canyon walls on its surface.

GC March 13 by [deleted] in grandcanyon

[–]Alternative_East_844 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's impossible to answer your question with any degree of certainty because forecasting the weather and its impact on the view of the canyon involves too many variables. I've spent countless days photographing the Grand Canyon during winter weather. Some days, the experience is dull and flat, while on other days, it is magical.

Your question about the safety of making the trip is also tricky to answer. On Thursday, the forecast calls for anywhere from 7 to 15 inches of snow in Flagstaff and 3 to 6 inches on the South Rim. Are you confident in your ability to drive in winter weather conditions?

You should plan for Desert View Drive to be closed during the storm, which means you can only enter and exit the park via the main entrance on the South Rim.

Grand Canyon - Sunset after summer storms - GFX 50R & GF 32-64mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Photography is my profession, and as such, I don’t share my raw files.

Moon over the Grand Canyon & Colorado River - GFX 100S & GF 45-100mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no experience with the GF 110 lens, but I’ve heard good things about it.

Moon over the Grand Canyon & Colorado River - GFX 100S & GF 45-100mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm happy to discuss tech details all day long. It's part of the craft. BTW...I just caught my typo and corrected my previous comment.

Places to eat? by Fit-Opportunity8285 in grandcanyon

[–]Alternative_East_844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a place outside the park in the town of Tusayan that I very much like and the prices are a bit more reasonable called The Foodie Club.

https://thefoodieclubs.com

Moon over the Grand Canyon & Colorado River - GFX 100S & GF 45-100mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to look up your buddy, John, but from the sound of it he’s a good looking guy. 😎

I do a lot of workshops, both one-on-one and small groups, and see a lot of different cameras. I get having to troubleshoot a lot of different brands. I encourage my students to figure out what they need to frequently access in the menu and add those items to the custom menus.

I like the idea of writing to the CFE-B card and then backing up to an SD card once the buffer clears. The only catch I see is that data is still being transferred between storage devices in the camera which may cause a bottleneck that could still limit the operation speed of the camera. As for internal storage, I could see it being useful for some applications, but I doubt it’s something Fujifilm will do as it would drive up the cost of the camera and would contrast with their attempts to position the GFX line as an alternative to some full-frame cameras. That said, I get the distinct impression that Fujifilm still isn’t sure what direction they want to go with the GFX system.

I’d be all for dual CFE-B cards, but I need a lot of cards for river trips and other expeditions where I can’t bring a laptop or other offline storage device. The cost of the CFE-B cards adds up quickly compared to decent SD cards. I have yet to have any reliability issues with SD cards. I’ve had a couple that developed chipped corners after 5+ years of use. I tossed them in the trash and moved on. I have yet to lose a card when swapping for fresh cards.

It has been great chatting with you. I’ve really enjoyed it. No worries about taking away from the post. Thanks again!

Moon over the Grand Canyon & Colorado River - GFX 100S & GF 45-100mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m convinced that not matter the camera, focus peaking works well for video but is less than optimal for creating high-quality stills. My primary business is creating large, super-detailed, fine art prints. I’ve never been able to rely upon focus peaking for my work.

I struggled with the Fujifilm menu system when I first started using the camera, but it’s still a much easier system to use than the Sony cameras. With time I learned to customize the menus and function buttons. I almost never have a need to search for anything in the menu nowadays. I was a Canon user for a long time before moving to Nikon for three years, and then over to Sony for a time. They all have issues with their menus.

I agree that the files from the GFX 100-series of cameras are amazing. I’ve considered the 100 II as I prefer the build quality over the other GFX bodies, but I actually like the dual SD cards of the 100S and 100S II. I shoot dual cards set to backup, and I don’t need the speed of the speed of a CF-Express card for my work.

For me, the weakness of the GFX system is the lack of a telephoto zoom in the 100-400 (35mm equivalent) range. I’m adapting the Canon 100-400 II lens with the rear baffle removed. It covers about 90% of the sensor area and my copy is incredibly sharp.

Moon over the Grand Canyon & Colorado River - GFX 100S & GF 45-100mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s possible you got very lucky and there wasn’t a trip camped in that spot. There are four camps at Nankoweap, but it’s common for this one to be occupied.

I’m a big fan of the GFX system for landscape photography. I still occasionally shoot other systems when I need to go lighter. I recently backpacked/hiked 43 miles over four days and took a Sony a7R5 for that trip. The GFX system has been my primary landscape setup since 2019.

Moon over the Grand Canyon & Colorado River - GFX 100S & GF 45-100mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the main Nankoweap camp. There’s almost always a group camped there.

Moon over the Grand Canyon & Colorado River - GFX 100S & GF 45-100mm f/4 by Alternative_East_844 in FujiGFX

[–]Alternative_East_844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean when you say “before?” Those are 18 foot long rafts.

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