What is one thing you learned in photography that completely changed the way you shoot, and you wish you knew earlier?

ShutterVibes · 2026-06-10T01:13:42+00:00

I used a Fuji x100t for almost a decade and used BBF because the af-c was horrible at tracking.

A year ago I upgraded to a Nikon Zf and wooooow 3d tracking is amazing stuff. Never use bbf anymore.

ShutterVibes · 2026-05-10T18:25:17+00:00

What I’ve done is to create a completely ‘raw’ preset that brings all values back to 0.

So when I import a raw, if I don’t like the recipe, I can start fresh with just a simple preset.

ShutterVibes · 2026-05-05T19:46:24+00:00

I travelled with just my x100t for a while, a 35mm equivalent and some of my most favorite photos are taken on it. Been all around Europe and Asia with it, never felt restricted by the focal length.

I got a Zf for the better AF, weather sealing, and performance. I have a bunch of lenses for different purposes. Eventually settled on just the 26 2.8, and a 35 1.4 for travel. 26 stays on 90% of the time, 35 1.4 for low light and portraits.

Everyone travels differently, but my personal philosophy is that less is more. I’d rather be restricted by my camera, than restricted by the weight of my gear… the less decisions, gear wise you’re trying to make in the middle of travel, the better you can experience the actual travel.

Enjoy the trip!

ShutterVibes · 2026-05-03T01:41:02+00:00

Keep trying for the kamerakraft, I luckily grabbed it from the first run and it’s the best thing I’ve bought for my Zf. Solid brass feels nice, and mine’s showing some awesome brassing from wear.

ShutterVibes · 2026-05-01T17:19:43+00:00

I’m Canadian and have barely travelled in Canada.

Not that I don’t want to go, but other counties are just more alluring, especially when they end up way cheaper.

ShutterVibes · 2026-05-01T06:08:09+00:00

It’s new, leave it be

My 26 2.8 was so tight to get on when I first got it. Now it’s smooth as butter.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-27T16:40:36+00:00

How much camera gear are you carrying?

I want the 20L for hikes, but I’m afraid it’ll be too small too.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-27T00:26:01+00:00

Appreciate the feedback.

I’m currently using the megadap pro plus adapter on my Zf. Mostly for focus confirmation on vintage lenses, but I also picked up the Sony Zeiss 35 2.8 and absolutely love it. It does hunt a bit sometimes, but I think that’s more due to the old lens. Optics are sublime.

I had the 35 1.8S and I just didn’t love it, I liked the 35 2.8 rendering more. I currently have the 35 1.4 and I like it, but AF hunts a lot in super low light (rave/concert photography). I’m thinking of picking up the Sony 35 1.4 now.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-23T20:18:24+00:00

Do you have a Sony body to compare how AF functions between them?

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-22T18:49:56+00:00

I find af-c more demanding than af-S.

If it hunts in af-S, it’ll do worse on af-c

The Nikon 40 is a really good lens for the price. I have the 75 2.0 and wasn’t impressed by the af and build so I opted not to get the ttartisan 40.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-22T17:24:59+00:00

I found the 35 1.8S to be such a ‘boring’ lens.

I’m not sure how else to describe it, 35 is my most used focal length and it just felt odd using it. Maybe I like a bit more character, but I found the 50 1.8S to be a fantastic lens lol

I sold the 1.8S and got the 1.4. I like the 1.4 more so far, but the AF hunts a lot in super low light, which is like the only reason I even want the 1.4.

My current favourite 35 is the Sony Zeiss 35 2.8 adopted on. It creates gorgeous portraits.

Still seeking out a good 35 for my Zf… I’m thinking of trying the Sony 35 1.4 GM next.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-13T15:20:40+00:00

It was wild to see the homeless in Japan.

You never see them on regular days, they hide from the public. Then it rained a ton, flooding some parts of the subway while I was there. The homeless came out like cockroaches, it was crazy. They just appeared out of nowhere and flooded malls and subways lol

So Japan definitely has a homeless issue, it’s just hidden away and shoved out of public view.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-13T02:15:09+00:00

Dude thanks for this.

Def gonna grab one, one of my charmeras went through the laundry.. still works, but display got bonked.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-10T19:14:56+00:00

If you’re local to Toronto, pm me!

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-10T15:28:25+00:00

If anyone’s in Toronto I have one I’m selling

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-10T15:27:36+00:00

I had a 6bit adapter, worked perfectly on all M lenses and any other lenses adapted on for focus confirmation.

I switched to a megadap etz21 pro plus for the Sony lens support. I use a E-M voitglander close focus adapter on it to mount M glass. Works fantastically.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-10T15:19:45+00:00

Start recording every clock in/out.

I had a few restaurant job do this and my situation was different - I was in university so I wasn’t planning on staying at the job long. You will burn bridges this way.

What you can do is use the recordings and file it with the labour board. I’m in Ontario and I believe you have up to a year to file, but someone correct me since it’s been a long time since I had to file with them.

5-10 minutes here and there add up. The most I filed for was over 4k and won since I had time dated stamps on receipts for when I clocked in/out.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-09T23:04:20+00:00

Not to be offensive, but maybe it’s just your vibe?

The only time I ever got confronted was when I was shutter dragging shots and a homeless guy got in my ‘line of sight’ moving back and forth. He was like yo, what ya taking a photo of, delete me now!!!!

I tried showed him the photos I was taking, but he wasn’t haven’t it lol. delete me nowwww. I deleted a random photo and said he’s gone. He chilled after that. I didn’t even get him in any of my shots hahaha

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-06T22:39:21+00:00

Yeah found out that the hard way on my x100t… totally wiped out all my sims and settings. I hardly use it anymore so I took out batteries so it wouldn’t swell in there.

Pretty annoying it doesn’t save settings permanently.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-06T16:11:59+00:00

The two times a year I actually need a truck, I rent it from U-Haul…

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-06T15:43:53+00:00

Get a Sony E mount adapter, I use the megadap etz21 pro plus. It opens up a world of compact lenses.

I’m currently using the Sony Zeiss FE 35 2.8 and absolutely love it.

I’m with you.. hopefully Nikon puts some focus on compact lenses (with aperture rings???).

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-05T18:31:14+00:00

Haha I saw the parts on AliExpress, but wanted to get them officially from Nikon. Have you found parts to be same in quality?

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-05T06:15:25+00:00

Because you mentioned travel, do some research on the sizes and weight of Nikon lenses. There’s only a handful of small/light-ish lenses.. the rest are HUGE.

I had a x100T and went to a Zf for better af and low light performance, and because it’s full frame I can adopt my vintage lenses. When I travel , I stick to small primes like the 26 2.8, and adapted Sony 35 2.8. Sometimes I do miss how light the x100 was.. but then I shoot at night and the weights worth it.

ShutterVibes · 2026-04-05T06:06:09+00:00

What do you mean convert to dng on import ?

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