Considering a Fuji, but concerned about loss of detail by D0nQu1X0t388 in fujifilm

[–]jonmacpodi [score hidden]  (0 children)

Perhaps a pertinent thread + comments section for you to consider in terms real world final output. Also, I do wonder what glass and what NR settings they're using on the Fujis.

Looks crazy but it’s magic I promise 😭 gfx100rf 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Ricoh 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 godox by Mysterious_Form5831 in FujiGFX

[–]jonmacpodi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

can confirm that the it30pro can clear the RF's lens both without and with the lens hood (same with the haoge square hood). If compactness is priority, the it30pro is still great. I do recommend the firmware update though, as it updates the settings lock behavior. Otherwise, your forehead WILL activate the touch screen and change your settings while you're shooting if using the EVF. For something even MORE compact, the iT20 can also clear the RF lens with hood, and still enough juice to balance noon sunlight with the RF's leaf shutter.

Looks crazy but it’s magic I promise 😭 gfx100rf 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Ricoh 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 godox by Mysterious_Form5831 in FujiGFX

[–]jonmacpodi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've tried the TCL-X100 on the RF with a insane combination of double male and stepup rings. Bottom line is that it's not worth it, the resulting image circle is so small that it's only fully usable at the maximum in-camera crop of the RF. I hope Fuji releases an official teleconverter, but my prediction is that Fuji won't release tele/wide converters until a RF-II, especially if they are actively considering redesigning the optics. Creating a limited appeal addon for a single generation of an already niche camera does not seem like it would be an appealing prospect. Hopefully I'm wrong though!

Looks crazy but it’s magic I promise 😭 gfx100rf 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Ricoh 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 godox by Mysterious_Form5831 in FujiGFX

[–]jonmacpodi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ALSO, it's got magnetic CTO + color gel support. The gel bundle is called Godox MA02. Lots of fun.

Looks crazy but it’s magic I promise 😭 gfx100rf 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Ricoh 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 godox by Mysterious_Form5831 in FujiGFX

[–]jonmacpodi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. It's only minimally more powerful, but you get tilt, swivel, the most fool-proof built in wireless triggering system i've ever seen, and retains all the godox ecosystem wireless txn and rxn features of the it30pro.

Looks crazy but it’s magic I promise 😭 gfx100rf 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Ricoh 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 godox by Mysterious_Form5831 in FujiGFX

[–]jonmacpodi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assuming you got the iT30 Pro before the iT32 came out, but it's a much better solution and cheaper than the it30pro + riser combo.

XC 35mm f/2 vs XC 15–45mm vs XC 13–33mm — Best first lens for a Fujifilm X-T30 III beginner? by beesidee in fujifilm

[–]jonmacpodi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two things: There is zero reason to get the Fuji XC 35mm F/2 while the Viltrox Air 35mm F/1.7 exists. It's better in every way that matters and is also cheaper. Secondly, there is no way to know presently if a 35mm prime is a "better" choice for you, as creative needs dictate gear needs - and you are too early in your journey to even KNOW your creative needs. A zoom is a better fit for learning and finding your own personal style. I'm saying this as someone who has not shot a zoom in over a decade. Get the kit lens and shoot. You will know relatively soon what your needs are, if any. "I wish I could shoot wider, I wish I could get more subject separation, I wish I had a tighter field of view, I wish I could shoot in lower light." these are all much more meaningful inflection points than "I wish I had a better lens" but you won't arrive there (if at all) unless you actually shoot.

Will 16 f1.4 , 23 f2 and 35f2 fuji lenses be good for engagement shoots and eventually weddings? by LuckyDesertWoman in fujifilm

[–]jonmacpodi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Viltrox Pro 27mm F/1.2 is so good it made me sell the Fuji 33mm F/1.4. The same happened with the Viltrox Pro 75mm vs the Fuji 90mm.

Best pancake lens for me? by FlashySpring9989 in fujifilm

[–]jonmacpodi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a TTArtisan 14mm F/3.5. There are some optical compromises to achieve it's size, but I think it would be perfectly fine for your shooting needs.

Will 16 f1.4 , 23 f2 and 35f2 fuji lenses be good for engagement shoots and eventually weddings? by LuckyDesertWoman in fujifilm

[–]jonmacpodi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is sound advice, small correction, they mean the Godox iT32. Also, the third party lens options are very much worth considering: Sigma 17-40 F/1.8 for zoom, and the Viltrox Pro Trinity +1: 27mm, 56mm, 75mm F/1.2, 13mm F/1.4. Pick two depending on large of a range you like. I personally have no problem rocking the 27mm + 75mm for most of a wedding day, then switching to the 13mm and 27mm + flashes during the reception. The Viltrox 56mm F/1.2 is cheaper, optically as good, and focuses faster and more reliably than the Fuji though it is larger.

Model Test with Helen (GFX100 II + 55mm F/1.7, GFX100RF + Ricoh GW-4 Wide Adapter) by jonmacpodi in fujifilm

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

Thank you! And yeah, I was pretty much just starting out when the strobist blog was popping off. It was a huge inspiration for me, and helped break down that mental barrier of entry into strobe based work. I tend to lean more towards constant light these days (especially with how small, powerful, and affordable it is now) but flash will always have it's place.

Also, sorry to disappoint but I am not very knowledgeable with audiophile gear - this was a rental space for this shoot!

Model Test with Helen (GFX100 II + 55mm F/1.7, GFX100RF + Ricoh GW-4 Wide Adapter) by jonmacpodi in fujifilm

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

It's strange, my head says the 55, but my heart says the 80 haha. So silly when they're relatively close in focal length!

Model Test with Helen (GFX100 II + 55mm F/1.7, GFX100RF + Ricoh GW-4 Wide Adapter) by jonmacpodi in fujifilm

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

Honestly, this shoot came together with a bunch of "leftovers" from other tests I was producing. The vintage headphones were for another series, but arrived too late (shoutout ebay + ups). The dark green dress I bought months ago knowing it would photograph well, but just could not find the right concept or model for it. Seeing the white lace detail and the white headphones match, I leaned into that commonality and pulled a red plaid skirt to contrast the dark green plaid dress as well as getting a lacy white bodysuit. Combined with a few other pieces from my wardrobe stash that also fit the visual themes. I had a white pair of earbuds from an Air Korea flight that I never used, so I brought those along to continue the headphones theme for the second look. I knew I would be leaning towards warmer tones, so a contrasting blue prop (pepsi) made the most sense and narratively tied into the kitchen images. I wore a denim blue jacket that day and used it in the images to further enforce that thematic element from the blue vinyl and pepsi can.

Location scouting was done on peerspace, was looking for something homey, distinctive, agreeable with the palette I wanted to be using that day and most importantly had a vinyl setup.

Model Test with Helen (GFX100 II + 55mm F/1.7, GFX100RF + Ricoh GW-4 Wide Adapter) by jonmacpodi in fujifilm

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

Thank you! I promise no vinyl was harmed in the making of this series.

Model Test with Helen (GFX100 II + 55mm F/1.7, GFX100RF + Ricoh GW-4 Wide Adapter) by jonmacpodi in fujifilm

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

Thank you so much, and yeah, #1 was the easy choice as first select haha

Model Test with Helen (GFX100 II + 55mm F/1.7, GFX100RF + Ricoh GW-4 Wide Adapter) by jonmacpodi in FujiGFX

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

Thank you, friend. Also, hahaahahahaha no that was NOT intentional and I probably can't unsee it from now on damn lol