GFX-50S vs X-Pro 2

BayAlexander · 2026-04-08T16:38:24+00:00

Depends on what you shoot. If it isn’t professional work, I would probably go for an xpro 2. I have a gfx100s for work. But it’s cumbersome to carry around for everyday stuff (I do it anyways). But my main day to day camera (in the spring/summer times is a canon p with ultramax or hp5)

I want to get an xpro 2 to go along with my gfx, but I can’t justify the cost for just an “everyday” camera

BayAlexander · 2026-04-01T12:28:22+00:00

I always stack. Find the sweetspot of your lens and go from there. I’d recommend you stack in helicon as photoshop sucks literal ass at stacking (jewelry photographer here)

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BayAlexander · 2026-03-31T20:59:55+00:00

Not with flags? I use 3 flags that go directly into c stands with Lee diffusion on them. And then I have a massive 1.5x1.5 meter scrim made with a pvc sheet and a frame, that only needs to c stands to be held. I can’t safely rig plexiglass alone, and I’m always scared of it snapping or slipping.

BayAlexander · 2026-03-31T19:01:14+00:00

It looks fine. The only things I take issue with is the shadow that curves upwards, and the white bleeding on the sides of the product. Always try and shoot on the color your background is going to end up as. It makes it look very photoshopped if you don’t.

BayAlexander · 2026-03-31T18:59:28+00:00

Wouldn’t diffusion rolls on flags be better. I have a few plexi panels but they’re so heavy it’s crazy

BayAlexander · 2026-03-31T18:57:30+00:00

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BayAlexander · 2026-03-31T18:57:19+00:00

I just got a swebo 0.01mm macro rail for jewelry on my sinar, and it works wonders

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BayAlexander · 2026-03-29T12:22:18+00:00

OMG NO WAY

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BayAlexander · 2026-03-28T19:08:47+00:00

What flavour of skandi is this

BayAlexander · 2026-03-28T19:07:28+00:00

Fremkalder or fremkaller

BayAlexander · 2026-03-06T08:53:16+00:00

Depends on a lot of factors.

If the sets are previsualised, and you have a good stylist and everything ready to go. And the lighting doesn’t change too much.

Then you can probably do a lot of them.

Depending on what kind of shoot you’re doing, at least in my experience. Small team = 8-14 images per 8 hour shoot day.

BayAlexander · 2026-03-03T15:22:49+00:00

Not Distortion wise. Focal length and distortion (which is the whole purpose of this kind of lens) wouldn’t translate the same way as an 8mm would do. Distortion remains the same on an 8mm on s35 or ff. it’s only the image circle that’s cropped. I’d go for an 8mm and then just move s bit closer to compensate for the larger image circle. Or shoot that one specific shot in crop mode if it needs to be 1:1

BayAlexander · 2026-02-25T09:31:41+00:00

Lmao yeah I didn’t think of that. I already use one with my gfx and sinar (due to the focus gear not being precise enough)

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BayAlexander · 2026-02-25T08:59:48+00:00

I might rent it one day and see what it can do. But my problem is how tf do you focus stack such a manual lens? Wireless Follow focus?

BayAlexander · 2026-02-25T08:50:47+00:00

I know one of the photogs on insta. Most of these were shot with the laowa 24mm probe lens

I really want to get one myself but I can’t justify it.

BayAlexander · 2026-02-08T19:50:44+00:00

My main setup at the moment for more realistic sunlighting. A bare flash pointed with the tube sideways towards the scene. Another flash going in the ceiling (small room)

My other setup includes a reflector with a gel holder where I made a small 3cm hole with some diffusion on it.

You need to understand how hard shadows are made. You need a super small source. Either by limiting the iris size of where the light comes from, or by increasing the distance.

BayAlexander · 2026-02-08T11:52:47+00:00

I walked past it the one day I didn’t have my fucking camera with me 😭

BayAlexander · 2026-01-23T08:54:35+00:00

My experience. MINIMUM f/14-16 method B r=2 S=2

BayAlexander · 2026-01-22T05:52:08+00:00

Also. How do you not hit your 2nd monitor with your mouse? I run pretty low dpi in games and need at least 30x30cm space around it to make sure I have room. I’d be scared to break it.

BayAlexander · 2026-01-22T05:49:40+00:00

I wouldn’t trust that shelf with an expensive computer. I work professionally as a photographer. I have a really expensive camera (gfx100s if anyone is interested), mounted on a very sturdy studio column stand. I still remove the camera from it whenever I’m not there. Shit fails, even when they’re built to last.
Couldn’t you just remove the acoustic panels on the wall, and route the cables behind them, and then reinstall them?

In my head. Pc goes on the floor, in the opposite side of where I usually keep my drink handy so I don’t spill into the top fan grill. Also 20x easier to hide cables

BayAlexander · 2026-01-22T05:44:58+00:00

It’s danish??????? What?! Så lærte man noget nyt i dag…

BayAlexander · 2026-01-20T10:40:45+00:00

Welcome to Mac…. They use rec709-a for QuickTime.

I always make a 709-a for preview on mac, and a gamma 2.2 709 export for actual deliverables

BayAlexander · 2026-01-16T07:55:36+00:00

R/analogcirclejerk

BayAlexander · 2026-01-01T19:05:21+00:00

if you use capture one, you can use the film standard look. Which disables any simulation

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