I use Voigtlander lenses….I tend to set to infinity and focus on further away things. It’s actually a lot of fun…hard work, but fun. I use the focus peaking at times to help. It’s harder with moving things or objects closer to the camera. Give it a try….

If I hadn't bought XH2 and waited for XT5, knowing what I know now about what I tend to shoot would have definitely bought XT50 as my secondary camera for all the things you said. I now use XH2, X100VI, and occasionally XPro2 or XT30 for times I want to go lightest with f/2 primes. Bought the X100VI for fun as my first Fujifilm is the X100S. Still not a fan with the X100VI back controls (i.e., lack of controls including 4 button d-pad) that I struggled with on the XT30. In the end I went XT5 because the XT30 was only $300 USD cheaper while missing WR, extra function buttons/d-pad, better EVF (sucks when eyes start to get old). I also prefer tilt screen like on XT5 over fold out found on XH2. Bought XT5. Now finding I use the XT5 as my main camera and only use the XH2 when I need two cameras or plan on shooting mostly with my bigger/heavier lenses. On travel, I like having both a ultra wide and standard zoom on two bodies to quickly grab snapshots as I run around. Carrying XH2 and XT5 around my neck is OK; bigger problem getting both to fit well in my camera bag. Great situation to have a Sigma 10-18/2.8 or wide prime on the XT50 with wrist strap, attached to the side of my bag with a Peak Design capture clip and my main camera around my neck. Ah, well. Nothining to do but go out and shoot with what I got and do my best until old age finally forces me to go even lighter and smaller.

Good advice, especially for us noob’s lol. Love the shots and vibrant colors/clarity.

Great video, liked the images at the end. I found using manual focus improved my photography a lot. Perhaps it is about being more intensely involved in the taking of each image. I did miss focus quite a lot in the beginning, however. I often still do...

Great vid mate. Enjoyed hearing your thoughts when out there taking shots.

Looks like you nailed the focus on these shots. Well explained.

I tried to focus on the video.

I have super low expectations so I should be golden.

Your images are incredible mate. I really love them

That pack down at Opera House was from Mr Beast's visit. 😊

Thanks Roger, I guess us (not photographers) expect that every shot is a winner. Someone with skills in this area hitting about 50% gives us some hope 😂🤣

Some of it was over my head, but all of it was interesting, and fascinating seeing your photography results. The benefits of manual focus are quite certain, these have a great quality which is very enjoyable. Nice work mate, hope you are well.

Hey bud nice stuff! Whats the recipe you're using?

Love the candid shots, Roger. You are the master!

Funky! In a good way!

I am slowly learning more about cameras. Very slowly. I’m still with my second-hand Nikon and at some point will buy a new modern unit.

Each photo is great - nicely done mate.

Love those shots Rog. Capturing candids of people is incredible

It never ceases to amaze me to see some people with their noses in their phones. In any city today, it will be challenging to capture people without a phone somewhere in the shot. 😁👍👍

My favourite image was 0:31 .

Some very unique angles and perspectives. Great use of reflections and backlight. You talk about depth... Yep... loads of depth. I was hoping to see pink jumper guy in front of the pink chairs. Did that shot work out.

Awesome 🤩👏🏻👏🏻

Love the image at 0:32

If you're ok with manual focus the Voigtlander 27mm Ultron f2 lens is perfect on the XT5. Smaller than any other pancake lens with terrific image quality. They are a bit expensive but worth it imho.

I love my xt5, it is a perfect travel kit when paired with the 16-80 zoom. Though that lens is only f4 you have in body IS and OIS so you can shoot with slow shutter speeds. But, at 77 of age, I do find it heavy so I also have the xt30ii which I use for street work. I pair it with the 23 f2 and sometimes the 27 pancake and that fits in a jacket pocket. It's a lovely little camera and I find I gravitate towards that instead of the xt5, unless it is raining!

Get them all😂. I also have the 100-VI on pre-order. Maybe we will get it by Christmas. About 2 years ago, I sold my Canon gear and bought an X-T5 and several lenses for my main kit. I also recently purchased the X-S20 mainly for a separate video camera and backup to the X-T5 for photography. I also use it for some travel where I want a smaller camera. It’s a great camera as well. Get them all I say. Hope I like the 100-VI.

Has definitely changed since the 90's.

Wow the cross has changed so much. I've made some calls at that phone booth location over the years. And no more Animal...I always enjoyed chatting to him

Holy shßt, this is amazing! You are a bit of a master of night/low light R 🫡

Awesome vision mate 🤩

Nice 👍. What? Not a wet night in The Cross 😅 Cheers

Love the 70's Cop Movie Funk vibe. Suits the Cross. That longer exposure shot with the bicycle in focus... awesome.

Great colors! The music matches the image at 1:16 perfectly ;-)

I sold my x100V for the XT5 and did not regret it. I prefer the ergonomics, ability to change lenses, and screen of the XT5 to the X100V or VI.

So excited for you Rog. I hope you love it mate

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Loving my X-T4. Fuji make great cameras. Still love my Nikon's though.

I though choosinga motorcycle was a tough choice. Cameras seem alot harder to decide on. I am with Bert, I am one of the uneducated when it comes to what some of that stuff meant.

Isn't the Ibis a bin chicken?

Hi Roger fantastic to see your mug on my screen again. Is there any chance that one you can explain to me what the hell all that information means to us un educated morons. Love the info love the passion but mate I had no clue what you were articulating, sorry. 😎👌. I do look forward to the pics you take on your new camera 📷😎🤙🏻

Great shots Rog. Love Ben Harper

That was so impressive, they are great shots - both in the professional sense and the living sense. Loved every shot, noted a few bands to look up. Cheers!

Some of those shots are incredible. ❤❤❤ would love to see them in print in large scale

Some great bands and some I’m not familiar with but will look up. Good stuff Roger!

The timing of the Scorpions shot, with the face perfectly framed in the tambourine, jumps out for me. I just realized I haven't been to a concert in about 25 years. One of my favourite concerts ever was about 40 years ago, a band from your neck of the woods... one of the most awesome vocal bands ever, Little River Band. I didn't recognize many of these bands, but what an amazing collection, Roger 😁👍👍

Love the shot of Klaus. Magic!

Brilliant! Loved them all. Fantastic work, Roger. Cheers

Great job!

No Primus shot here???? My favourite. That Scorpion Shot is fantastic. Love the Black Label Society shot. Very cool. Scott Ian... Legend. Opeth shot is awesome. Processing on the Slayer shot.... so good. You Rock man.

Wow Roger what a collection! Sorry I liked them all I can’t pick a favourite 😎👌👏🏻👏🏻