I am a commercial/stock photographer living in South Carolina. I have photographed product, people, weddings and events for over 25 years. I also taught college level photography and photoshop for 7 years. My goal is to teach, share and inspire others as they pursue their photographic dreams and goals. Thanks for stopping by my channel. Like, subscribe and feel free to leave a comment or question.
Great to see product photography performed without the LED boxes that add so much glare and that many folks use on the cheap these days for eBay photos. Particularly enjoyed the barn board and quartz/marble countertop scraps for backgrounds. Very nice photos. Question: the countertop pieces-were they polished or matte?
I'd have to say they were neither glossy or matte. Something in between. Moving the lights so that they are not reflecting off the surface of the background straight back into the lens is key to controlling any surface.
Hi Todd. I’m a newbie at 72 yo. I hate taking photos with a cellphone. I have been using an old Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS on a tripod with LED work lights from the garage and white cardboard reflectors to take photos of items to sell on eBay. The items are small in size and I use the macro mode on the camera which is quite limited. When I came upon your excellent video it made me want to consider a new camera. I haven’t enjoyed photography for decades. I had a Canon AE-1 decades ago that I loved using. I’ve been watching MANY YT videos about cameras in general as well as the Fujifilm X100V and VI but most owners use it for street photography. It was a pleasure to watch you use it for product photography. I am sure the X100’s macro mode is quite limited. Have you attempted tiny objects such as postage stamps and coins? I would love to hear your thoughts.
The lens on the x100 will focus rather close. I have often used it at a wedding to photograph the rings. However, you will not be able to fill the frame with a postage stamp so I would not say it is the camera of choice if macro photography is your goal. Fuji makes an xt30 and now the xt50 which is about the size of the x100 but will allow you to change the lens. Then you'll have full access to all of Fuji's lens and they make a few very nice macro lenses. Thanks for watching and for your comments!
Hi Todd thanks for the info. It helps as does the way you set up the scene . I have not done much if any studio type work but this has given me the urge!!!!
It’s cheaper than Profoto and some others but it is a chunk of cash for sure. That’s why I only have one at the moment. Godox had a rebate going on awhile back so be watching for sales in the future. Thanks for the comment!
@Todd_Kuhns yeah. I love everything I'm seeing about it and left to me, I'd use it. Probably even make a run and gun rig where the trigger is on the hotshoe and the light is on a cage.
I always learn something from the way you set up your props and lights ..... thanks! The V1 appeared as the sun shining thru the window prop ..... very interesting!
Great video, I have recently cleaned up my fathers Kodak Junior anastomatic he used during the second world war, I can only get 120 film here in australia and wondering if the numbers line up the same as the 620 film. A bit of trial and error I guess. The streaking is a processing fault, I get it on my 35mm film sometimes
Wonderful. Thanks for the insight on the streaking. My understanding is that the only difference in 120 and 620 is the size of the spool. Not sure about the numbering and how far to advance to the next frame. I wonder what it would take to ship 620 film to Australia?!
@@Todd_Kuhns Tomorrow I am going to see this lens that I was very interested in being able to purchase. Why did it disappoint me? I watched almost all the reviews on youtube about this lens and the final conclusion was that this tele zoom is not suitable for portraits... each of us has certain standards and for me, as far as this lens is concerned, it does not meet these standards. I understand that the maximum aperture starts at f 2.8 and is not the same as f 2 or f 1.4, but even at f 2.8 I expected the subject separation to be much more accentuated. It doesn't happen with this telephoto... For landscape photography it's a great option, but for portraiture it's only good in situations where you don't want to blur the background.
@@dandanu2526 Interesting. I would disagree with that for the most part. It may not blur a background like the 90 f2 or the 50 f1 but at 2.8 you will be able to blur a background. Neither of those lenses will focus as close as the macro. If that is not a need then the 80 maybe isn't for you.......thanks for your input!
@@Todd_Kuhns I have 90 mm f 2 and Viltrox 75 mm 1.2...90 is a fabulous lens, with Viltrox I think I made a mistake when I decided to sell 56 mm 1.2R and buy this lens...but I liked it very much the focal.. I know, I know, 50-140 is not Tammy G2 but I had high expectations from this lens. I'm disappointed.This is the moment when I will give up Fuji and make the transition to full frame. Thank you so much,Todd.
So the ibis bounces around in the camera while it is turned off. Once you turn on the camera it stays put. Try it; you’ll see. 😊. One question: I noticed the camera getting a little warm right around the grip area, front and back. And this happens fairly quickly without much use. I had the V and don’t recall to warm up so quickly. I got the VI on June 20th, 4 months exactly after ordering it on day 1. Ridiculous. So I haven’t had the opportunity to take a lot of photos with it yet.
My V did get warm like you say but I haven't noticed the VI doing it. I haven't pushed it hard or done video with it so I'll have to see.....thanks for the comment and the insight on IBIS. Makes sense as I think about it.
This guy "It peeves me when people get a camera and to review it they walk around taking pictures of trash cans and mailboxes..." Proceeds to take/show pictures of street signs and mailboxes 😂👌
Ha, yes.....I did basically do that didn't I?! Crap. Well, hopefully, I did it a little less awkwardly than those junior high school days......Thanks for watching.
Glad you got out of the studio!!!! My favorite city also and you should it off well. I will admit I like to format of these type of cameras rather than my D850 and may buy one!!! My suggestion would be for you to go back to the old version and sell me the new one. Cheers
Did you try using the in camera digital teleconverter (50mm and 70mm), or doesn’t even make sense when you can crop later when processing the image on a computer?
@@Enrique-the-photographer With the digital teleconverter x100vi only crops the image, so you can think of it as a shooting experience only, otherwise you could just shoot 35mm (ff equivalent) and crop yourself after as well. The image quality is the same but obviously you get a smaller image. On the x100v it would also upscale the cropped image so you'd get a higher resolution with a small loss in detail & sharpness. They probably didn't think it was necessary for the 40mp sensor since the crops are decent size. If you shoot raw + jpeg, the raw is always at the original 35mm and only the jpegs are cropped to 50 or 70mm. So if you like out of camera jpegs you can use your x100vi as a 50mm lens, 20mp sensor camera or a 70mm lens, 10mp sensor camera which is great I think. Also you have the option to use HEIF instead of jpeg, I haven't tried it but it should give you a bit more flexible file. Considering the WCL and TCL adapters and the fact that you can combine those with the digital teleconverter as well, the x100vi has pretty good focal length & shooting experience options for a fixed lens camera.
I recommend doing a little research before making a video, x100vi is already officially pronounced as x100-6 not x100v-i. Still may not be the best naming but no one needs to call the already established x100v, x100-5. That is not Fuji's problem at all.
@@Todd_Kuhns I wasn't grumpy but I don't know which part of this video was humor :D and the information is literally wrong which makes it kind of pointless.
I use an Ad200 with an extenison round light and mount it on an extenison handle on my camera with a cage. The main ad200 is in a sling bag on me. The V1 foot has broken on me 3 times, but I still use it for portraits shoots with an SMDV softbox.
I did purchase it. Here is a link to a recent video using it in the studio. I’ll show it more and it is becoming my main workhorse. You Need This Lens! - Fuji 80mm Macro ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-l_hloeNfDcw.html
Please don't get mad but I just posted an Anti fuji x100vi video. Just trying to help my fellow poor photogs that are burning with jealousy from all these sexy machines getting shown off online. How good did it feel to unwrap this thing? Subbed
Haha. Thanks for the comment. It is a super cool little camera. I am taking the next three days to play and do an initial video. The x100 series is probably one of my favorite cameras I’ve ever had. Not completely sure why but it just makes me want to take better photos.
@@Todd_Kuhns i bet! It seems like it would be right up my alley a capable discreet powerhouse. Dang it im doing it again. Now i have to talk myself out if before i spend all my money!
Thanks for the video. Would love to see more examples of how each of your changes to lighting affected the shot. Loved the content… you’ve almost convinced me to go Fuji.
I'd been using the Pentax DSLR system for years matched with Sigma mid to wide zooms and very happy with the quality and "atmosphere" the Pentax/Sigma coupling was able to create. Having said that the weight of the gear was getting me down so I looked around and finally jumped into the mirrorless pond and got a Fuji X-10 married to the F4 16-80mm lens. Last year my partner and I went on an extended Euro tour (Germany, Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary), by which time I had upgraded to the Fuji XT-5, still using the 16-80mm. While that lens is not one of the lenses Fuji claims is "compatible" with the higher resolution XT-5, I was very pleased with the result of the more than 2,000 shots I took along the way using only the 16-80mm. If 10% were not up to scratch, that was due to lack of skill on my part and nothing to do with what the 16-80mm lens can actually achieve if you know what you're doing!!! Since than I got the venerable 18-55mm (now made all but obsolete when Fuji recently released its new XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8, which CAN resolve the XT-5 40.2MP sensor),and the Sigma F2.8 10-18mm lens, a wide angle marvel! All that said I agree with your opinion about the versatility and quality of the Fuji 16-80mm. Like the old 18-55mm, it surpasses all expectations and then some!
Will the ring turn if you put it on an old film camera? If so, I can’t think why it wouldn’t work on the correct adapter. If it doesn’t go into a film camera either I’d make sure the ring is working properly.
I have heard that this is an issue. However, the ones I own have a metal attachment and haven’t been a problem. I think at one time it was plastic and those were the ones that broke.
nice video, thanks for taking the time. this is a forgotten camera for many, but it's the one that got me out of long weekend hours in a cramped bathroom developing film, pulling contact sheets and eventually, hopefully, a few prints. it was my introduction to what it meant to post process in good light while seated in a comfortable chair, perhaps a coffee or cocktail in hand, and have a finished print framed and hanging on the wall 45 minutes after i shot the photo. honey, i'm home!
Thanks for watching. I love your comment. Yes, digital brought an amazing freedom of time. Not that the darkroom process didn't have its magic and intrigue but.........
I have the 16-80 f4. I was on the fence about it for a while because of others raving about the sharpness and that extra stop of the 16-55 2.8. The more and more I used it, the less I felt I needed the 16-55. The focal range of the 16-80 is just so versatile. Its plenty wide on the 16 end and I get perfect extension on the 80. The 6 stops of image stabilization is fantastic plus the fact that the lens can detect when it is mounted on a tripod and turn off its image stab is so handy. Ive found that having the f4 all the way through plus the stabilization more than compensates for the 2.8 i would've had on the 16-55, so i can shoot with lower shutter speed than I initially realized. I say all this to say I glad I did not sell it. Its such a unique lens and at a really great price used or new. Thanks for making the video.
As the owner of the Fuji V, I appreciate this video. What I would like to see, is a video about the camera settings that are used for event photography (Weddings, Birthday Parties, etc). Thanks again for the video, Bob.......PS. I just Subscribed to the channel.
Thanks for subscribing and thanks for the comment. I have wanted to do an entire wedding with this camera and I think I could pull it off really well. Of course, I'd have to do a video about the event........I, however, have not had the right wedding to do it yet. Hopefully, it will happen soon.
The 16-80 is a great lens and I do own it but I usually go with the 16-55. Everyone complains about the weight of the 16-55, but coming from Nikon, it is not a big deal.
I usually shoot indoor events at f/5.6 ISO200 1/200 for sharp images. I think V1 will be enough, currently SB700 is struggling a little, increasing the ISO allow ambient colorful lighting at stage to mess up white balance. whereas lowering SS to 1/125 sometimes causes motion blur. Will try V1 1st then will get two AD100 pro on stand with white umbrella for reception or rituals. Its expensive but better than upgrading complete camera kit. Currently using Nikon D3300+18-135, 35 f/1.8 & backup lenses (18-55 & 55-200). I wanted to get Fuji X-S10 but its discontinued
Thanks for the comment. The V1 probably isn't going to be a lot better than your SB700 but it will be better. The fact that you won't have to put AA batteries in it all the time is a huge plus. The V1 in combination with the AD100 will be awesome. Very little you will not be able to do with that set up. Thanks for watching!
Really good video! And I think you just solved a reflection problem I've been having ..... I need to add a black card on one side to keep the reflection down on that side. Thanks for going thru the set-up!
