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[MGrayson]

Thanks Pete.

AFAIK one can get quite a bit of Perspective Distortion (PD) from the GF23, no? :facesmack:
Was shift up or down part of the XPan system in order to avoid PD? :grin:

Yes.
No.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Yes.
No.

Thank you Matt, much appreciated! :thumbs:

 

[iiiNelson]

For sure one can get get 'distortion' using any lens on any camera and as I said above - accentuated when using wides. There are two types of distortion I concern myself with when composing a shot - the distortion one gets by how one points /positions a camera relative to subject/composition and secondly the distortion one gets from the type of lens one is using irrespective of how one points /positions the camera relative to subject composition.

these two combine to provide an overall amount of distortion in any type of shot.

Fortunately Fuji lenses ( and a major reason why I am buying into the system) - are designed to shoot with low distortion ie they are relatively flat field lenses and Fuji's corrections are excellent corner to corner. Remeber that focus and recompose wont work well with these lenses- better to use the appropriate focus point via joytsick in viewfinder.

So my main concern when composing is actually having the camera as horisontal as I can with as little tilt as I can manage relative to subject - this is always less than perfect in hand held situations and why people use tripods and leveling bases for work which requires more exactitude eg architectural shots or shots with important horisontal or vertical lines. Shift and tilt for studio or precise work is about not only getting focus right but also correcting for as much parralax error as possible when making shot - I got tired of the constraints of tech camera shooting years ago - and these days prefer the freedom of handheld shooting or for special occasions actually using a tripod - a lot can be achieved using pp tools available these days but for specialist shooting - one will never be able to replace the benefits of tilt/swing rise and fall.

I am keeping my eye out for Alpa developing a Fuji mount as they have for XID - especially when the 100MP comes out next year.

atb
Pete

Have you tried the Cambo Actus for GFX?

 

[k-hawinkler]

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1563435/3#14613719

Quote from highdesertmesa, Placitas, NM, on I25, just North of ABQ, across from Bernalillo:

”Thoughts on the 32-64 in no particular order:

The 32-64 approaches the sharpness of the primes throughout the range. Most people coming straight to the GFX and 32-64 from full frame are stunned by the performance of the 32-64; but, then they are even more stunned with the 45 prime. The only drawbacks are size, weight, and f/4. The primes also have slightly better color and contrast, but I'd be hard-pressed to prove it with side-by-side comparisons. The biggest drawback of the 32-64 is you don't get the f2.8 bokeh.

I highly recommend the 32-64 as a landscape lens, and I've seen great studio/flash fashion shots taken with it. But for every other use, the primes are better. Closest use case comparison I can think of would be comparing the Canon 16-35 f/4L with the Canon 35 f/1.4L II.

I read today that there will be a few more lenses that Fujifilm slips into the lineup in addition to the ones on the lens roadmap. Everyone is hoping a tilt/shift GF 30 prime will be one of them. It's a rather obvious missing focal length in their prime lineup.

If you love primes, you'd probably be happier either adapting to get 30mm or getting the GF 23 and 45 primes and shooting around it. Most things that look good at 30mm look even more dramatic at 23, and the 23 quality affords you the ability to crop.

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What is typical in this shot, are the impressive clouds and the very localized rain, that slowly wander across the “Land of Enchantment”. A gorgeous image indeed! :thumbs:

 

[PeterA]

Have you tried the Cambo Actus for GFX?

Nope. If/when Cambo or Alpa allow native Fuji lens mounts I might get interested - all I very occasionally need is rise and fall capability.

 

[Shashin]

Was shift up or down part of the XPan system in order to avoid PD? :grin:

The Linhof 612 was designed with an 8mm rise to keep verticals parallel. Turning the camera up-side-down gave an 8mm fall. The problem was when the camera was used in a vertical orientation--the 8 mm shift was awkward.

 

[k-hawinkler]

Winter is Back!

Precipitation started yesterday, first with a mixture of rain and snow, then in the afternoon with snow. It's still snowing this morning, ever so softly. :thumbs:

This is a shot from yesterday afternoon.

This is a fellow photographer who came out to the same location.

GFX 50S • GF120

I have to get out and about soon this morning to capture the Winter Wonderland! :salute:

 

[Knorp]

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| gfx 50s | gf 250/4.0 |

 

[k-hawinkler]

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| gfx 50s | gf 250/4.0 |

Thanks Bart. Your image doesn't load at this moment! :facesmack:

 

[Knorp]

Thanks Bart. Your image doesn't load at this moment! :facesmack:

That doesn't surprise me at all ! Obviously the ship is far out on the sea by now ... :facesmack:

 

[k-hawinkler]

That doesn't surprise me at all ! Obviously the ship is far out on the sea by now ... :facesmack:

I guess, I’ll have to wait til the ship comes back.
On my Mac systems the top of the image loads a little bit and then vanishes.
It then displays a little square frame. Maybe a bug with Apple? :banghead:
Oh well.

 

[Knorp]

I guess, I’ll have to wait til the ship comes back.
On my Mac systems the top of the image loads a little bit and then vanishes.
It then displays a little square frame. Maybe a bug with Apple? :banghead:
Oh well.

Let's blame it on the snow (or the leadership...)

 

[k-hawinkler]

Behemoth Obscura – Fujifilm GF 250mm f/4 and GF1.4X TC WR mini review

APRIL 12, 2018 BY JR050680​

https://jonasraskphotography.com/20...lm-gf-250mm-f-4-and-gf1-4x-tc-wr-mini-review/

Quote:”

Closing arguments

This lens is insane. The size is insane, the features are insane, the build is insane, but most importantly the image quality is insane. The focal length doesn’t suit my style of photography, but it sure will for a lot of GFX shooters out there. Wild life and nature photographers need this lens in their kit, whereas lifestyle street photographers do not.This mini-review isn’t all that long since I’ve had such limited time with the lens. I did try a pace myself all I could though, and I tried it out in many varied situations.
This lens is amazing for what it is, and so far the last 6 days shooting it has been amazing. This lens sure is another optical home-run by Fujifilm.
“

I think this is pretty funny from a guy who has no use in his work for this lens.
IMHO It’s a stunning lens of course.
But I find all the Fujinon lenses I have tried so far stunning! :thumbs:

 

[Knorp]

A little patience yet: Fujifilm announces Firmware Updates for FUJIFILM GFX 50S, FUJIFILM X-T3, and FUJIFILM X-H1

 

[k-hawinkler]

A little patience yet: Fujifilm announces Firmware Updates for FUJIFILM GFX 50S, FUJIFILM X-T3, and FUJIFILM X-H1

Thanks Bart.

Quote:”

Firmware Version:
[ FUJIFILM GFX 50S Ver. 3.30 : End of November 2018 ]

• Supports “35mm Format Mode” when using GF Lens and H mount adapter: “35mm Format Mode” crops the center of the sensor 36.0mm x 24.0mm (30.5M) and records JPEG and RAW file.
• Improved eye-sensor response: Reduced the time to switch between EVF and LCD when you select “eye-sensor” on the viewfinder display settings.
• Supports simultaneous delete for RAW and JPEG files: When RAW / JPEG is selected in the card slot setting (for still image), RAW/JPEG image can be deleted simultaneously. By selecting “OFF”, only the RAW image will be deleted.
• Supports EVF and LCD color adjustment: Color of EVF/LCD is adjustable from screen setting menu.

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What lenses are compatible with the H MOUNT ADAPTER G? (GFX 50S)

FAQ

• Q.What lenses are compatible with the H MOUNT ADAPTER G? (GFX 50S)

• ID: 19876
• Updated: 2017/05/09

• A. Please visit the web site below.
  URL: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/mountadapter/
  *It is confirmed that aperture and lens shutter of lenses and accessories below work when they are attached with H MOUNT ADAPTER G.
  *They don't work in AF mode. Use them with MF mode.
  *This list is just our confirmation result for your reference. This doesn't guarantee the usage, function and performance of all lenses because there can be individual difference, deterioration by time, damages and so on.

 

[Knorp]

Thanks Bart.

Quote:”

Firmware Version:
[ FUJIFILM GFX 50S Ver. 3.30 : End of November 2018 ]

• Supports “35mm Format Mode” when using GF Lens and H mount adapter: “35mm Format Mode” crops the center of the sensor 36.0mm x 24.0mm (30.5M) and records JPEG and RAW file.

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I'm puzzled: why would you want to crop your GF en HC lenses to 35mm format ?

 

[k-hawinkler]

I'm puzzled: why would you want to crop your GF en HC lenses to 35mm format ?

Thanks Bart. I wouldn’t! :facesmack:


PS: I got it now! Of course, that’s Fuji’s missing FF offering! :loco: :ROTFL:

 

[k-hawinkler]

It's Snowing!

GFX 50S • GF lenses

 

[k-hawinkler]

Winter Wonderland

GFX 50S • GF lenses

 

[iiiNelson]

I'm puzzled: why would you want to crop your GF en HC lenses to 35mm format ?

Maybe to get a bit of extra reach from your lenses? I don't know.