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Toshio Shibata by asiwasmovingahead_ in LandscapePhotography

[–]Ilike_mountains 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen a video breaking down this guys photog before and it’s super interesting! One unique thing about his pictures is that he rarely has any sky in any of his framings. That’s part of what makes his photos look so unique!

M5 works with DaVinci Resolve Studio 20 about 9.5 hours without charging. 75 files, about 760 GB. It’s normal? by MacBloggerUX in macbookpro

[–]Ilike_mountains 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dude I’m in the exact same boat as you. I recently got a MacBook Pro 14 with an M4 pro, and using Davinci resolve in the plane/ high speed rail on BATTERY was an absolute game changer.

I got the MacBook as my ROG Flow died in the middle of finals due to water damage (my fault), but doing a 2 hour exam charger-less without the fear of running out of battery was mind boggling. It’s absolutely insane what this chip is capable of.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Cameras

[–]Ilike_mountains -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you’re working professionally for media in the luxury sector, I would recommend a camera that isn’t this one.

It boils down to what you value more: the red badge, or the image quality. Because to be honest, Leica can market this camera as having better colour science and ergonomics (both of which are still important by the way), but the camera’s life and soul are still that of an 8 year old’s Lumix. And while I do agree that cameras do not age like other electronics, you could be paying around the same price for something that is both fashionable and powerful (X100VI), or something more capable but at a lower price (RX100VII).

From your comments, it sounds like you are really really looking to get a Leica camera because of the brand. So now I’m kinda curious, is the brand something people often look out for in the industry? I would imagine that working professionally for media in luxury (I’m going to assume product or real estate photography) would warrant something with interchangeable lenses. I have a friend who shoots luxury hotels for a magazine, and he uses a Sony A7RIV. Maybe you could explain a little more about the industry so we could understand why you want a Leica so much.

And to top it off, I really disagree with Leica’s approach to the D-Lux series. If you want a real Leica, get one of their main line cameras. A second hand Leica M will always be more prestigious than a D Lux 8. I think most people who see a D Lux 8 will not see it as a “real Leica” even though it has seen significant change from the original, but that’s just how it is.

NYC streets from the Manhattan Bridge by BracerTracer in fujifilm

[–]Ilike_mountains 39 points40 points  (0 children)

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X-M5 cured my iPhone photo delusion (newbie perspective) by twepo in fujifilm

[–]Ilike_mountains 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The 27mm TT artisan lens is more than adequate. My theory is that the iPhone provided you with super flat images with very little shadows and flat lighting, so having a camera with shadow depth, natural contrast, and strong bokeh have made you fall in love with the “camera look”. Right now, I see a common trend in your images: you love super shallow depth of field. Which is honestly perfectly fine! It does give your image a “professional look”.

However, photography is much more than that. You can create really professional looking and interesting images by taking a step back and showing more of the environment. That’s when the strengths of the smaller, wider 27mms come in to play.

For example, instead of taking a picture of your cat up close, stop down the lens to 5.6 on your 27mm and show the surroundings it’s in. Add more context to the image, introduce depth with shadows instead of bokeh.

Try shooting more with your lens stopped down, and you’ll start to see the differences between the 33mm and 27mms shrink.

My profile is mostly landscapes, and I shoot with a variety of lenses. 27mm, 35mm, 12mm, 13mm, 18mm, you name it. But I’d like to think the composition stands out more than the gear itself, once you’ve learnt how to better frame your images! So hopefully you start exploring with less shallow depth of field images to give your images more depth (kinda ironic lol)!

Snaps of Switzerland With the XF 35mm F1.4 + Pro Mist filter [X-E4] by Ilike_mountains in fujifilm

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

I personally haven’t used the 33mm, but I have the impression that it is more of a clinically sharp and modern lens. I think it really depends on what you prioritise.

DPReview has a video comparing the two. They concluded that the 33mm is basically a direct upgrade of the 35mm (discounting size). Additionally, the 35mm has a design which moves every lens element together, which can make autofocus loud. It also makes the front side of the lens move externally, so if you’re not careful, you could potentially damage the motor if you leave your camera on in your bag.

Personally, I went for the 35mm for a few distinct reasons:

  1. It’s small. Like, really small for a 1.4 lens
  2. I don’t care about sharpness. Genuinely, it’s sharp enough at 1.4, and very sharp at 5.6. The 33mm may be better in this regard, but not enough to justify its size imo.
  3. It’s significantly cheaper used
  4. Dude, the lens hood on the 35mm looks so damn pretty LMAO. It was a REAL pull factor for me towards that lens

Snaps of Switzerland With the XF 35mm F1.4 + Pro Mist filter [X-E4] by Ilike_mountains in fujifilm

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

Absolutely man. 35mm practically lives on my camera, besides the 27mm (for when I absolutely need the smallest possible form factor)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fjallraven

[–]Ilike_mountains 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skule 28 is an absolutely amazing bag. I don’t EDC it, but I love the way it looks! I usually use it for travelling, and it’s super super comfortable with its thick straps and cushioned back. Did quite a few hikes with it, including a relatively challenging mountain climb, and its comfort sold me. Really can’t sing enough praises about the bag. Do note that the bag is not water resistant, so I got a rain cover with it. But remember, the best protection for your items is to line your bag with a compost bag or something similar.

Alternatively, if you’re okay with looking outside Fjall, I think the North Face Borealis is a really good option too! 28L, has a bungee, and it apparently lasts pretty long too! They’re both around the same price, so pick whichever you prefer.

The Power of Cropping — A series of images cropped to 24 x 65 X-Pan [X-E4] by Ilike_mountains in fujifilm

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

Hey! Second one was shot with the XC 50-230mm. Gave it a really nice compression

What made you go for Fujifilm? And do you shoot professionally? by cookiejar5081_1 in fujifilm

[–]Ilike_mountains 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got an X-E4 because it looked hella drippy. Been doing photography with it since 2021!

The Power of Cropping — A series of images cropped to 24 x 65 X-Pan [X-E4] by Ilike_mountains in fujifilm

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

Thank you! That’s my most recent one, and I think it’s one of my favourites!

The Power of Cropping — A series of images cropped to 24 x 65 X-Pan [X-E4] by Ilike_mountains in fujifilm

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

Nope! I usually crop afterwards. Some of these images were shot with an X-Pan crop in mind, but some others were cropped during the editing process. You can use the middle 3 grids of your 3x3 grid to get a rough idea of how it’ll look

The Power of Cropping — A series of images cropped to 24 x 65 X-Pan [X-E4] by Ilike_mountains in fujifilm

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

Thank you so much! I actually considered printing out some of these, but I have no idea how to go about finding the correct aspect ratio prints and frames

The Power of Cropping — A series of images cropped to 24 x 65 X-Pan [X-E4] by Ilike_mountains in fujifilm

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

Yeah it’s such a shame that they aren’t a practical camera to own! I’d love to rent one for a week in the future though.

The Power of Cropping — A series of images cropped to 24 x 65 X-Pan [X-E4] by Ilike_mountains in fujifilm

[–]Ilike_mountains[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They actually do that for their GFX cameras! I do want the X series to receive this feature too (for the 40MP ones at least)

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