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  1. Armanius

    Gear head lover website!

    I just came across a website called Shotkit today where various photographers covering different types of photography discuss what gear they use, why they use it, and provide a little background about themselves. For the gear porn lovers, the photographers also post a photo of their gear (along...
  2. Armanius

    Choosing different zone autofocus

    Greetings everyone. It's been a while, again! I hope everyone is doing well. I'm starting to use continuous auto focus + high speed shooting more as the kiddo is getting faster and faster. In most cameras, we get to choose zone area auto focus where we use a portion of the AF points, instead of...
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    Fuji Fuji XE3 anyone?

    This sub-forum seems a bit stale. Anyone get a Fuji XE3 yet? Or pre-order one? The camera has been calling my name recently. Fortunately, I haven't seen it "in stock" anywhere. So I haven't had to stop buying baby food in order to finance the new camera. :) I do find the omission of the keypad...
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    Sony Multi-frame noise reduction

    Does anyone use the multi-frame noise reduction? And if yes, is there a significant reduction in noise at ISO 3200 and above vs single shot? Thanks!
  5. Armanius

    Greetings old friends!

    Hey everyone! It's been a while. Decided to poke my head here and see what's going on. Downloaded the SC app onto my Android phone and fired it up. Finally gave up on the iPhone, which is simply way too pricey for me nowadays, after carriers decided not to subsidize the phone. So I've been a...
  6. Armanius

    Film Greetings!

    Greetings film lovers! I'm a veteran of all of Amin Sabet's forums. Happy to be here, although I may not be contributing too much to the forum. My film fetish seems to have passed, because digital is so much more convenient. My only film camera is an old Leica M7 with the 0.85 viewfinder. Last...
  7. Armanius

    Ideal lenses for portraits?

    What is the ideal focal length of lenses for portraits - head only, head and shoulders, and full body? For the purposes of subject isolation, is focal length more important or aperture? Thanks!
  8. Armanius

    First time I had a medium format camera aimed at me

    Today is the first and only time I've even seen a medium format camera in person, much less, have it used to take photos of me! I started work at a new firm, and was asked to go to a studio to get my photo taken for the firm website. I was totally surprised and impressed when the photographer...
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    Fuji Finally ordered a XT1 - questions

    I finally ordered a XT1 + 18-55 (used) kit from BH. Woohoo!!! It arrives next week. Other than the light leak issue, are there any other known issues that I should be examining the used camera for? What is the serial number range for XT1's with the light leak issue? I vaguely recall reading...
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    Fuji Amazon used XT1 kits

    Amazon has many XT1 kits available. They are about $150 less than MSRP. Could all these returns be related to the light leak issue?
  11. Armanius

    Fuji Fuji X100 in TV

    I've seen the Fuji X100 twice on TV here in the US. The X100 shows up on an AT&T commercial, where this artsy looking bloke uses the X100, and then has the camera next to him on a table top, while he's doing his artsy stuff. Yesterday, the Fuji X100 showed up as a prop in the Travel Channel...
  12. Armanius

    Fuji Zeiss Touit firmware update

    Faster AF and phase detect support. Nice!! http://lenses.zeiss.com/camera-lenses/en_de/service/download_center/touit_x-mount.html#instructions---download
  13. Armanius

    Fuji XT1 review by Cameralabs - good detailed review!

    Fujifilm XT1 | Cameralabs I like Gordon's reviews - always fair and balanced. Good discussion comparing XT1 with Oly EM1 and Sony A7. Regarding the XT1's C-AF abilities: - X-T1 is the only mirrorless camera with a decent sized sensor that can actually keep a subject in motion in sharp...
  14. Armanius

    Amazon (US) is really trying hard to lose my business

    Amazon has been watering down the perks of its Amazon Prime membership. First, it replaced the $3.99 flat fee per item for overnight shipping with a variable fee. Now, third party items that are fulfilled by Amazon (which are eligible for Amazon Prime shipping terms) are no longer eligible at...
  15. Armanius

    Leica Leica XVario available in silver now!

    Anyone going to pick up the latest and greatest?
  16. Armanius

    Completed Canceled

    Changed my mind. For now!
  17. Armanius

    Fuji FS/FT: Sony A7, Zeiss FE 35/2.8, extra batteries | Location: USA | Ships: USA

    Canceled Changed my mind ... for now!
  18. Armanius

    Fuji Just for kicks comparison of the XF1 vs. Sony A7

    XF1 v. Sony A7. XF1 photo was with the pro-low-light mode which makes one single image composite from 3-4 frames to reduce noise at high ISO. It works very well in my opinion. First, XF1 at 100mm: L'Arc de Triomphe using the pro-low light mode in the Fuji XF1 by Armanius, on Flickr Now...
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    Observations and lessons from my Paris and Rome trip

    Some of my observations. Sorry, if some of it sounds chauvinistic or stereotypical! Photo related stuff - Asian tourists used a lot of mirrorless cameras -- primarily NEX. Saw 3-4 Olympus, a couple of Panasonic, one Samsung, 3-4 Nikon 1, and two Fuji X's - Majority of Asian tourists still...
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    Micro 4/3 GM1 is SMALL (and impressive)!

    Panasonic GM1 is SMALL! When I made comparisons with the EPM2 in Camerasize.com, I didn't think the GM1 was that small. Now that I am holding one, wow, it's REALLY small. The body of the GM1 is actually less wide and thinner in depth than the Sony RX100. I definitely need a grip for the GM1...
  21. Armanius

    Hiding EXIF info - so irritated!

    I get so irritated when I'm on Flickr (or other photo websites), and photographers hide the EXIF info. Being the gear head, all I want to know is what camera and/or lens was used. Plus, sometimes I also want to know the focal length, f-stop, and ISO. Are photography trade secrets or...
  22. Armanius

    Sony Sony A7/7r - Ultimate Thread on Adapted Lenses

    I'm hoping that we can create one thread with our evaluations on what adapted lenses work and do not work with the A7 and A7r. Hopefully, it will facilitate access to such information, and folks won't have to go to multiple threads. Perhaps the folks with experience can just write up a...
  23. Armanius

    Sony Showcase Sony A7 and 7r Image thread

    Okay folks, I'll get this started! Fishing in cold weather with family! All photos taken today with the A7 and as Luke said, the "garbage" kit lens (28-70). Larger versions on Flickr.
  24. Armanius

    Fuji Peaking or split prism?

    I've been playing with focus peaking in the XE1 and X100 since their firmware upgrades. I find that the shimmering is not sufficiently pronounced even when set on "high." For the owners of the X100S and XE2, do you find the split prism a better or worse way to manually focus vs. peaking...
  25. Armanius

    One year anniversary trip to San Francisco

    The better half and I had the chance to celebrate year one back in San Francisco, the site of our destination wedding. We relaxed and had a blast with a professional photographer, who took "post wedding" photos for us. We didn't have an "engagement" photo session last year, because of budgetary...
  26. Armanius

    One year anniversary Bay Area travel

    The better half and I had the chance to celebrate year one back in San Francisco, the site of our destination wedding. We relaxed and had a blast with a professional photographer, who took "post wedding" photos for us. We didn't have an "engagement" photo session last year, because of budgetary...
  27. Armanius

    Flickr problem - grabbing BB or HTML

    Ever since Flickr decide to do the new photo experience, I've been having problems grabbing the BB or HTML code. I'm still using the "old" experience. But the little icon at the bottom of the page that allows for grabbing the BB or HTML code is "greyed out." Anyone else encounter that problem?
  28. Armanius

    Fuji Aperture blade chatter still going on?

    I just bought an used XE1 with 18-55 and also an used 35/1.4. With the latest firmwares on the XE1 and the lenses, the 35/1.4 is chattering like it did when I was an early adopter of the XPro1. I can hear some chatter on the 18-55, but it's nowhere nearly as loud as the 35/1.4. Didn't Fuji...
  29. Armanius

    Fuji firmware updates-- giving credit where credit is due?

    I was reading DPR's preview of the XE2, and the writer was lauding Fuji for vastly improving the AF performance of the XPro1 since its launch in early 2012. And how Fuji's support for its product builds customer confidence. I was chewing on those statements for a little bit. But I can't seem to...
  30. Armanius

    Candid portraits

    Sometimes it's nice to have a long telephoto and just snipe away unnoticed. I try not to think myself as paparazzi. Or stalker. Or worse. EM5 + 14-150 Posed Candid by Armanius, on Flickr
  31. Armanius

    San Francisco Crossing

    Photo from more than a year ago with the trusty EM5 + PL25/1.4. Cropped parts of the right and bottom to chop out most of the car on the foreground (which I found to be distracting). Wife (fiancee at the time) and I were in San Francisco planning for the destination wedding.This gentleman did...
  32. Armanius

    Fuji m4/3 lenses and black EPL5 with accessories | Location: USA | Ships: USA

    Buy & Sell Listing - Want to SellSelling m4/3 lenses and black EPL5 with accessories Prices Oly 12/2 (silver) - $615 Oly 17/1.8 (silver) - $395 - SOLD Oly 17/2.8 (silver) - $100 - SOLD Oly 45/1.8 (silver) - $295 - SOLD Oly 12-50 (black) - $240 Oly EPL5 with body cap lens and extra grip...
  33. Armanius

    Expired m43 lenses and EPL5 with accessories | Location: USA | Ships: USA

    Buy & Sell Listing - Want to SellSelling m43 lenses and EPL5 with accessories Prices Oly 12/2 (silver) - $615 Oly 17/1.8 (silver) - $395 - Sold Oly 17/2.8 (silver) - $100 - Sold Oly 45/1.8 (silver) - $295 - Sold Oly 12-50 (black) - $240 Oly EPL5 with extra grip (black) - $425 - Sold...
  34. Armanius

    Battle at F-Stop Ridge 2

    An old video from Jordan and the good folks at TheCameraStore. Came across this for the first time today. Apparently not as popular as the original battle scene. Well worth watching!! Imagine the last battle scene in the movie "Glory" ...
  35. Armanius

    Fuji BH is having a XM1/XE1/XPro1 + lens combo -- big discounts until 10/26!

    Make sure to go through our affiliate link page! Mods, can you add a link to BH to this post? Not sure how to do our affiliate link.
  36. Armanius

    Ricoh Ricoh GR - Limited edition with wood grip (green)

    $899 with case and hood. Ricoh announces limited edition GR with wood grip and extra accessories
  37. Armanius

    Fuji Fuji X100 in AT&T TV spot

    I guess AT&T wanted something hip in the commercial!
  38. Armanius

    Fuji Weird errors when posting messages and photos

    Anyone else encounter errors when posting messages? I get an error message every time I post something through Safari. And I get double posts at time. I'm also encountering problems posting photos that I uploaded into the FujiXspot gallery. I can see the photos only if I'm logged into the...
  39. Armanius

    Fuji Fuji XA1 video review -- hotel maid modeling

    Matt Granger's video review of the XA1. What a lucky bloke to run into a hotel maid that willingly models lingerie for him. Turns out she's a model. LOL! :laugh1:
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    Fuji XM1 silver body $503 at Amazon

    I have idea why Amazon's price on the XM1 is all over the place, but the silver body is listed at $503 now. The brown body is listed at $699, and black body at $645. Silver kit is also cheaper at $727 vs $799 for black and brown kits.
  41. Armanius

    Fuji XM1 with kit lens - on sale at Amazon $684.79

    It's for the silver and black with the 16-50 kit lens. I believe it used to retail for $799. Priced at $684.79 straight from Amazon. Amazon.com : Fujifilm X-M1 Compact System 16MP Digital Camera Kit with 16-50mm Lens and 3-Inch LCD Screen (Silver) : Camera & Photo
  42. Armanius

    Paris and Rome: what to bring, what to do, how to do it?

    Making my first trip with the wife to Rome and Paris during the holidays. I'm stressing over: gear; what to do; what to photograph; where to stay; how best to avoid pickpockets; etc ... As far as gear is concerned (my favorite subject), I'm struggling with whether to go as light as possible, or...
  43. Armanius

    Where I used to live in Rio de Janeiro

    I've used Google Maps and the "street view" feature many times in the past to find directions here in the US. I bought a Google Nexus 7 recently (straying from the Apple world), and while playing with Google Earth, I decided to "visit" my home country of Brazil. I thought the "street view"...
  44. Armanius

    $10 off coupon for Amazon - expires at the end of 08/17/2013

    Amazon has a coupon that can be applied for camera gear (and just about anything else including tablets). It's for 10% off up to $100 for the items purchased. If the item(s) are more than $100, all you get is $10 off. But still better than nothing! Here's the code: UZLS-LP6AKQ-6N42CR...
  45. Armanius

    Sony RX1 - wireless shutter trigger?

    RX1/RX1r owners -- other than using the timer delay functions, is it possible to trigger the shutter in a cable-less or wireless manner? Thanks!
  46. Armanius

    Leica I want a Leica M (240)

    DigitalRev's review of the Leica M(240) Leica M 240 - Hands-on Review I recall watching DigitalRev's review of the Leica M9 a few years ago. Along with spending way too much time at Steve Huff's website, Kai's review of the M9 inspired me to crazily purchase one. Leica M9 - Field Test...
  47. Armanius

    Sony Can man (or woman) live on a point and shoot alone?

    Okay, so the Sony RX100 M2 is not just "any" PS ... I've been wondering if I can justify paying $750 for one to replace my wife's Canon S90. When prices get that high for a PS, I invariably start thinking about ILC with larger sensors, but then, it would defeat the purpose of having a small PS...
  48. Armanius

    Woman killed for taking photo and refusing demand by panhandlers to pay $1

    A woman was stabbed to death in Hollywood after she refused to pay the panhadlers $1 for taking a cell phone photo of one of their signs. Scary stuff, specially for those who do enjoy taking street photos. Panhandlers arrested for stabbing Christine Calderon to death on Hollywood's 'Walk...
  49. Armanius

    Need HELP buying a printer!!

    I have an Epson Artisan 700 multi-function printer. I apparently don't use it enough, and now the printer head/nozzle is clogged just enough to create all these vertical lines. I finally received the wedding photos from the pro photographer, but can't print them, because of the lines. I...
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