Dive into a world where photography meets adventure on my channel! Based in the lively city of Montréal, I am a travel and street photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller, passionate about exploring the globe and capturing its beauty. With a decade of adventures under my belt, I’ve amassed a treasure trove of stories, insights, and techniques that I’m eager to share with you. Whether it’s the art of the shot, the narrative behind it, or the gear that brings it to life, join me as we explore the essence of storytelling through photography.
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The tele converter lens: amzn.to/3XN993r And wide angle converter lense: amzn.to/4eJESZx Will give you the equivalent of 28mm and 50mm on top of your existing built-on 35mm (23mm). I have other videos that feature those in the Fujifilm playlist. Happy shooting!
I tried to love this cam…but Xt5, when both eyes are vsible, 40% of the time focused on the back eye…also the af (with Fujis best LM lenses 23 & 33) with a subject walking towards the camera (in normal speed) showed around 20% sharp images….love fujis rendering for colour, but their af even in xt5 is a disgrace…it detects but doesnt actually autofocus as youd expect it to… And Fujis Bokeh rendering even in their highest end lenses is just dirty often…as i mainly shoot weddings i simply couldnt rely on this system to deliver on a wedding… Also im Not sure if i prefer Nikon or Fuji colour…both are leagues beyond Sony and Canon imo…
I totally get you! I've been shooting with Fuji cameras since the original X-100 came out 13 years ago, and while their autofocus has never been their strong suit, the colors, shooting experience, and film simulations are where Fuji really excels. For those reasons, I also switched to another system when I need highly reliable autofocus.
I'd say the most important thing it's to have fun and enjoy yourself. Also, don't beat yourself up if you make a mistake - there will always be other opportunities and mistakes are the best way to learn - which leads me to my final piece of advice: remember to switch off image stabilisation when using a tripod. I wasted an entire night of astrophotography at a dark sky site because of that. 😂
Great to see your video especially found I also have three cameras as yours (M10, Q2, and M6). Looking forward to seeing the pictures you share, and learn more tips from you. Thanks.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It is such a great trio of cameras and I’m glad you are enjoying yours. If you are interested in seeing the work so produce with them, head over to my site where I even have some Zines you can get: fredranger.com/store/p/zine-2-humans-after-all Also, don’t forget to subscribe to my audio show The Visual Storytelling Podcast if you aren’t already ;) Cheers!
Love the review! You can always tell when a reviewer is an experienced shooter😊Looking into getting the Q3 next to my commercial feeling Sony. Have you tried the Q3? If so, what were your thoughts?
Thank you for the feedback. I did have a chance to test it yes. It’s a great camera. I especially like the flexibility of the tri-resolution sensor. Have fun with it!
I've had the Q2 reporter since it first came out. It's the best camera I've owned. As you pointed out, it's menu system is the best. I did experiment with a Ricoh GR IIIx, but I couldn't deal with it's menus and sold it. My "serious" camera is a Leica M10-p, which I love, but it lacks image stabilization so I now use the Q2 almost exclusively. Thanks to your review.
Here's my advice Fred for anyone out there hunting the streets. Street photographers need to invest in extremely comfortable sneakers to walk and explore the surroundings they are living in. The more you walk, the further you go, and the more you encounter those candid moments. Cool video Fred 🫡
If you don’t need the weather sealing, bigger body and 4K 120 fps, the XS-20 can definitely do the job! My only gripe would be the micro HDMI port, but if it’s only for livestreams, you might end up only using the USBC port anyways.
Thank you! If you are more into long form content about photography and living a more creative life, make sure you are also subscribed to my show The Visual Storytelling Podcast, if you aren’t already ;-) Cheers! thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com
Many thanks for this inspiring moment Fred! The sound quality is great, your guest is great, the talk is authentic. hhmm I enjoyed every minute of the podcast. Fantastic!
Thank you for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you’re finding value in the content. Your feedback is truly motivating. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes coming soon!
@@FredRanger Yep. Doing that on each individual change, but then it won't save the changes. When I go back in, it goes back to the default programming.
I've just bought another XH1 again and I was wondering if there's a way to assign a button to turn the video record on instantly Thank you very much for sharing your videos
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Great interview, and helpful. It almost tempted me towards the SL3, but did not quite seal the deal. I still think the SL lenses are way too big. And the SL3 body is not needed on top, if I already have an M and a Q. I’m hoping to see what an SL3-S will look like.
Thank you for the feedback! It is noticeably smaller than the SL2 body, but you ate right. Those lenses are quite big. Another option is to adapt M glass on the SL and benefit from IBIS and that great EVF. Cheers!
Great video! Have you noticed when panning that it doesn't seem to centre properly when you stop. Having to double press the joystick each time ruins a shot. I've calibrated the gimbal many times but still doesn't help.
I am enjoying these podcasts! It’s nice to have something I can just listen to about photography while I’m working so I’m not always worried about what I’m missing on the screen. Thanks!
Thank you for the feedback. I am glad to hear that you enjoy the podcast. If you really only want to listen without any other distraction, there’s also the audio version on all podcast platforms here: thevisualstorytellingpodcast.com Cheers!
It depends on your budget, but the Q2 used is a very good option! Given the nature of what I do, I would personally go for the Q3 though as the tri-resolution and tilt screens would be useful to my shooting style.
They did not specifically mention support for shooting video in Blackmagic RAW (BRAW) format in the information available. It is highlighted for its ability to record internally in DCI 8K at 8192 x 4320 at 30 fps and DCI 4K at up to 60p up to ProRes 24 bit. More precisely: MP4 h.265 AAC 48 kHz/16 bit h.264 AAC 48 kHz/16 bit MOV: h.265 LPCM 48 kHz/24 bit h.264 LPCM 48 kHz/24 bit ProRes LPCM 48 kHz/24 bit
Yes! Great to see you back man, super happy to see your face. Podcast is killing it! Loved the interview with Michael. Really cool that the M240 body is the same size - grip
Yep. M11P was my re-entry into Leica Land after a long break. Sold my M6, M8, M9 combo back in 2012. Seriously happy with the new camera. Shooting since 1983, used film Blads, R series Leicas, pro DSLR’s and then high end digital when I operated my studio. The M11P puts all my past cameras in the shade!!! Fond memories of those cameras, especially the Blads in the film era,, M6, then the M9… awesome. The M11P though, well it’s just amazing.
Great to see that after all those years you are “coming back home” ;-) The M11 series is truly unique in the landscape of modern digital cameras and it’s in part why it is so appealing. My current trio is the M6, Q2 and M10R, but I am tempted to consolidate to the M11P. Time will tell!
Looks like being the story of life. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t. The ecosystem is good. The quality is good. The images are good. The kit can be light enough. Some complain about AF, some about menu. The choice is yours. If you like photography for what it is and you’re an amateur, you don’t really need more. If you’re a real professional, need a workhorse and a pro service for your lenses, you might consider looking into Nikon and Canon. But you wouldn’t be asking. I understood that it’s a no more than a tool. Every brand nowadays will get you good results out of camera. The rest is up to you. There’s not much left stepping up camera-wise: Leica, Hasselblad and lenses. Other lenses. Lenses, lenses, lenses. Go out and paint with light and stop seeking for the holy grail loosing money 😊
