Great video Dan. Glad I found you. I have the XT4 and the 23mm f/2 lens... What would you recommend for street photography? And do you feel these custom settings work at night or just in standard lighting? Lastly, are you still running the Photography on the Brain Course? Thanks and have a great weekend
@DanBaileyPhoto8 сағат бұрын
Thanks for your comment!! It sounds like you already have a really good lens for street photography; I know that the 23 f/2 is a favorite for many street shooters. My recommendation would be to add a telephoto for distant/detail shots. Good options would be the 50 f/2 which is an excellent and extremely compact short tele with good close focus capabilities, the 90 f/2, which is an extremely fast and relatively compact mid range tele, or the 70-300, which would give you a very extended range. Regarding the AF-C Custom settings, it would depend on the light. As long as you have enough light for the camera to acquire and track focus, then these settings will come into play. That's when a fast lens would be preferable, since they can grab focus in lower light situations. And yes, I still offer my Photography on the Brain course here: courses.danbaileyphoto.com/p/photography-on-the-brain-essentials
@nicholascorby31097 күн бұрын
Dan what’s your experience with autofocus on the XT5 after all the firmware updates? I find many false focus readings, and on average 1 in 5 may be sharp, particularly with eye tracking.. Have tried everything mentioned including different lenses. Last week I tried the Nikon Z6iii and the difference was huge and reliable.
@DanBaileyPhoto6 күн бұрын
Nicholas, my experience with AF on the X-T5 has been nothing sort of stellar. It's performed exceptionally well across many different subject types, and I've been impressed with how well it handles fast action. There have been no situations where it has let me down. I haven't tried any of the recent Nikons; I'm sure they are fantastic, but I don't feel any desire to compare. As I said, the X-T5 does the job for me, and that's what matters. What kinds of problems have you noticed and with what kids of subjects?
@haeskenhoff9 күн бұрын
Perfect video Dan. Exactly what I was looking for. In depth knowledge of the film simulations. Also looking for someone who has knowledge about the white balance color shift which is such a powerful feature, but hard to refine.
@DanBaileyPhoto7 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed this! I can hep you with WB shift, what would you like to know?
@haeskenhoff6 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto I’ve experimented with white balance color shift and different film sims, but it’s a bit hard to know which color compliment each other also taking account the subtle colors in the scene. Lots of variables and subtle options. Also, making radical color changes linking them to different moods. It would be nice to have an in depth conversation about this very interesting topic.
@haeskenhoff6 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Also, I saw this perfect blue color used in Chanels perfume Bleu, when i was in Paris. I tried to replicate it on my fuji xpro3 using monochrome film sim with color shift option but was difficult to get an exact match. A very special blue tint indeed, with a touch of black and maybe purple.
@haeskenhoff6 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Also you have the DR settings in addition to the color chrome effects to take into consideration. Takes lots of practice to find your own unique style, but that’s also what i love about my fuji; the color science
@DanBaileyPhoto6 күн бұрын
I would very much like to engage in an in-depth discussion with you about this topic!
@etienneswart870015 күн бұрын
So Dan I shoot in harsh African sun even at 8am Enjoy my cycling photography. BUT When a cycle comes by with a white shirt with different kinds on other color logos My zebras go mad I use H+4 and S-2 There are many mid tone, upper mid tone and low cantrast shits that show up well. What would be a happy medium to expose all tones well😊 Using X-T5 and R ace sim. Thankyou
@DanBaileyPhoto7 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment. This sounds like a very challenging exposure situation, even for a high performance X-Trans sensor. Modern digital cameras are not perfect, and a white shirt in bright, high contrast sun can indeed be too much contrast. In this kind of situation, I think you would want to shoot RAW in order to preserve the most detail from the sensor. Hope that helps.
@sumorichis17 күн бұрын
Thanks Dan! Great Video.
@DanBaileyPhoto7 күн бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@sumorichis6 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto I use various models like the X-T3 or X-Pro2, but I still have my X-T1 as well. I enjoy photographing landscapes, macros, or people.
@chrisdan813922 күн бұрын
thank you for this video. I'm struggling to take good photo with this lens and the xt3. Any good advice or parameters please?
@DanBaileyPhoto19 күн бұрын
Hey Chris, thanks for your comment. What kinds of struggles are you facing? Are there particular aspects of this lens you're having trouble with, or are confused about? Also, what kinds of scenes are you shooting?
@chrisdan813919 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto hello thank you for your answer. Im struggling to have a clear image they are all blurry even with the tripod. I try several settings but still. Very frustrating
@DanBaileyPhoto7 күн бұрын
That is frustrating indeed. Can you give me a few more details about what you're trying to photograph in these situations? i.e., subject matter and camera settings.
@chrisdan81397 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto mostly its birds. I change my settings. I put Iso on auto. With the 150-600mm im on F8 at 1000s or 500s it dépends on the light. If you dont lind i can send the setting that i put on the camera i took photo of it. If you have time of course. But in anyway thank you fir your respons
@DanBaileyPhoto7 күн бұрын
Sure, but keep in mind that photographing birds with any lens is one of the most challenging things you can do with a camera. It takes years or practice and experience to nail difficult shots, and even with scenes that don't seem difficult, it can be really hard to get consistently sharp photos. You're dealing with the complexities of AF, light, shutter speed, very fast action across the frame, and in some cases, towards/away from the camera, and the magnification issues that a telephoto lens adds to the equation. Even 1,000/sec might not be fast enough to capture and freeze a bird that's flying quickly. Looking at some of my recent bird images, I'm using shutter speeds up to 1/4000 sec.
@halletscove652922 күн бұрын
Fantastic instructional video, with clear instructions. I have it saved as a resource.
@DanBaileyPhoto19 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment! Glad it helped! Have you tried shooting music videos before?
@williamrussell4719Ай бұрын
Hi Dan I’m wondering your thoughts on the Fujifilm xe4.
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
William, the X-E4 is an excellent little camera. Very small and compact, and highly capable. It has the same sensor, processor and most of the same settings as the X-T4, so it's a very powerful creative machine, but in a rangefinder style, like the X-Pro series. One really nice feature is the tilting LCD screen, which flips all the way up to 180 degrees and helps you frame low/odd angle subjects, as well as selfies and self-video. Are you currently a Fuji shooter?
@williamrussell471926 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto yes I’m trading the x100 v for the xe4 as I’m hoping for more versatility with lens options. Do you have recommendations for a lens that would handle landscape and general use? I also bought your Fuji x book and find incredibly helpful as I continue to learn. So thank you again.
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
William, thanks for buying my book. 👍 Regarding lenses, that's kind of a tricky question, since we all have different compositional preferences. If you like the fixed 23mm lens on your X100V, but want wider, then I can recommend the XF16mm f/2.8. You can see my review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nL6CkpljntKlfZc.html If you want more of a "normal" focal length, the XF35mm f/2 is a great choice. See my review of this lens here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZynabWblt7LkYk.html For a great all-around telephoto lens, the XF70-300 would be an excellent choice. I'm assuming that you're wanting at least two lenses, but either way, the 70-300 would definitely be my recommendation for a long lens, and then it's just a matter if you want wide, middle, which could mean a wide-middle zoom, like the 16-50, plus the long lens. I don't know... what are your thoughts?
@williamrussell471925 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you Dan. That’s very helpful. I never considered the 16mm but have been looking at the 35. Also was looking at the 18 to 55. As I’m retired and on a tighter budget. It’s why I am letting go of the x100v. Can’t justify two at this point. Your landscape photography is inspiring and I have always enjoyed mountain biking,hiking, and outdoor photography. So I will look at your review of the 16mm. Thank you again for your support and comments.
@williamrussell471915 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Hi Dan, if I could ask one more question. I do have the opportunity to get a xt30ii. I’m wondering your thoughts on this camera as opposed to the xe4? Again the use would be for landscape and general photography. At this time it would be my only camera. Again thank you for your support. The process can feel overwhelming.
@andychandler3992Ай бұрын
Just ordered and waiting for it to come to my doorstep
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
Awesome!!! Maybe by the time you read this reply, you'll already have it in your hands, Andy! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@andychandler399226 күн бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto I got it. I fell in love with the 135mm full frame with my canon 5d mk4. This didn’t disappoint. I’m using an xh2 since it’s got ibis and I really haven’t had any desire past the xtrans3 sensor. I am a concert photographer in the music scene so I use it for concerts or portraits for press kits.
@DanBaileyPhoto7 күн бұрын
Awesome! I hope you get a lot of use out of it!
@bchersonАй бұрын
hey dan, can you do a short video on using the focus lock and set buttons and usuage in real life situations...going on safari in may 2025 so want to understand better....the manual is not very descriptive...thanks
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Yes - Here's how they work: The lens has four rubberized Fn buttons on the outer barrel of the lens, and a SET button, and a switch above the SET button, with the settings AF-L / PRESET/ AF. I cover these settings at the 8:10 minute mark in the video, but I'll explain again here. AF: When the switch is set to AF, the four focus Fn buttons become AF-ON buttons. So, when you press any of the four Fn buttons, the camera will perform normal AF, just like if you half press the shutter button. It's kind of like back-button focus, but instead of using the AF-ON button for focus, you're using your left hand/finger on the lens buttons for focus, and the shutter button for taking the picture. In that way, it's a little less awkward than regular back-button focus. AF-LOCK: When the switch is in the AF-L setting, you activate the autofocus as normal, and when you achieve focus, you can press and hold any of the four Fn buttons to lock focus at the current position. As long as you keep the button pressed, the focus will be locked. PRESET: When the switch is on any of the three positions, you can focus on a subject and then press the SET button. This saves your current focus position to the lens focus preset memory. Then, if you put the switch on PRESET, you can press any of the four Focus Fn buttons to instantly recall the saved focus position. Let's say you've got the camera focused on a particular subject and you're waiting for it to do something really exciting. Or maybe it's a tricky subject of focus on. You can establish focus on that location and then press the SET button. (And also set the swtich to PRESET). Then, you can turn away and photograph other subjects, and when you're ready to photograph the first location again, you can swing the lens back and press any of the four Fn buttons to instantly recall the focus on the first location. Note that the camera will store the PRESET focus distance even when the camera is turned off, or if you remove the lens from the camera. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@bchersonАй бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto xt-5s thanks for the good explanation could not find a good how to video anywhere...the explanation will help!! planning a trip to africa in may 2025, will be our 2nd visit, and have the 100-400 but wanted something longer this time around have the 1.4 tc too. it is a massive piece of glass, got it used in ex+ from keh at a fuji demo event. so to be clear i can focus on an area hit set on the button but for it to go back to that focus position i need to go and set the sliding switch to preset? and it will only do that hitting the four function buttons...what if i want to focus on something else while the switch is in the preset setting...do i go back and refocus with the shutter button or back button? appreciate the response and glad you are back making videos.
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
As long as you don't hit the SET button again, the lens will remember that initial focus distance, so yes- you can shoot all day or multiple days, and focus normally on whatever subjects you want, whether you use the shutter button, the AF-ON button, or the four lens Fn buttons (with the switch set to AF.) Then when you put the switch to PRESET, pressing the Fn buttons will take you back to your original preset distance you created with the SET button. If the switch is set to PRESET and you use regular shutter button or AF-ON focus, I'm pretty sure the lens will focus normally. When in PRESET, only the 4 lens Fn buttons will activate your preset. I'm not 100% sure, since I don't have the lens to try it out right now, so I would advise trying it out to make sure. Focus on something, and hit the SET button. Then put the lens on PRESET and focus using the camera buttons and see what happens. As I said, it should work as normal, and only go to the preset focus when you hit the lens Fn buttons. Give this a try and let me know, so that I know. :)
@tmewborn1Ай бұрын
Thank You for imparting your Knowledge.
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and for your comment! What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?
@tmewborn1Ай бұрын
Excellent Video, Thank You very very much, your Video was verry interesting, and imparted a lot of info to help those of us shooting Action Sports,
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Thanks for your feedback, I'm glad you found this helpful! What camera system do you use and what kinds of action do you like to photograph?
@tmewborn1Ай бұрын
DAn I shoot Nikon’s D3s, D850 & D610, I enjoy using vintage lenses with the Nikon 135mm f2 DC Prime a rather older lens. It is tack sharp lens f4, f5.6, 70-200mm f2.8, 85mm f1.8 I, 24-85mm are lenses i use majority of time. I also have vintage 28mm & 35mm primes, enjoy Portraiture, Landscapes, High School Action Sports. Thanks again for your excellent Video.
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
You're welcome. Modern cameras are very capable, but not infallible. I hope these tips help you increase your success rate, especially in tricky situations.
@mikematthews5454Ай бұрын
Thanks Dan, I’m sure I’ll be calling on you for assistance. I’ll read the book first though..👍👍
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Awesome! 👍
@SaurabhisticАй бұрын
Hey, How much does this cost?
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
I think it costs around $2K for the complete bellows, rail and mount kit. You can find it here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1131859-REG/cambo_99010708_actus_camerabody_black_fuji.html/BI/5871/KBID/6746/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x617260
@SaurabhisticАй бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you!
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
👍🙂
@spicethecat6207Ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips but I only have one camera and found having the audio at a level for camera pick the singer sings and embellishes the song on different takes and I can’t match the song levels on camera audio and it sounds different when I add the separate audio…any tips?
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Hmmm... that can be tricky. One option would be to record a separate video, or even just an audio track of your singer. That way you could pick up all those embellishments that the camera isn't getting. And, if there's ever a time when you just can't get a section of the video and audio to lock up, just stick in some B-Roll or other footage for those brief moments. That also keep things exciting for the viewer. Hope that helps! Let me know if either of those work for you.
@mikematthews5454Ай бұрын
Hello Dan, I’m a new subscriber to your channel. I recently purchased a used x h1 and wanting to learn more about it, searched for a book on Amazon and came across yours. I’ve purchased said book and found that you also have a channel. Well, 1st video watched tonight and will be watching more as I’m determined to find out as much as possible about this camera. I’ve also been researching which lenses to buy and have been thinking about this one. Think I’ll get now. Thanks.
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Hey Mike, thanks so much for your comment, for subscribing and for buying my X Series book! I hope you find it to be a helpful resource. Let me know if you have any questions about the Fuji system. How are you liking your X-H1 and what do you like to photograph with it?
@jerrydean648Ай бұрын
Hello, wondering why Camera Profile Custom is available on my X100V but not my. XT3, thanks for your help.
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Jerry, the camera profile feature is only available on the X-Pro 3 and later, so that's why you're not seeing this option for the X-T3. Hope that helps.
@jerrydean648Ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you Dan.
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
You're welcome, Jerry! 😀
@atlskyline1Ай бұрын
It's basically useless becaues it takes 8-10 seconds for every chage you make. So many people having this issue and there doesn't seem to be a fix
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I haven't found the delay to be a problem. What kind of computer are you using?
@atlskyline1Ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto you don’t get the 8 second delay when you change the simulations? It’s a pretty decent gaming computer. Dell XPS 8910. 16gb ram. 4.00GHz. I’ve read others having this issue even with better computers. Weird
@hawaiianshirtracerАй бұрын
Brilliant! So clearly explained. I do make music videos and am looking forward to trying this!
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment! I'm glad you found this helpful. Let em know when you complete a video, I'd love to see what you come up with!
@Elements795Ай бұрын
Made me think about only carrying one lens on one camera!
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
That's not always a bad approach! There's truth to the saying that simplicity breeds creativity. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@cliffposman8325Ай бұрын
Hey Dan, great video. I purchased the XT-1 after viewing your series on how you became a Fujifilm shooter. My question is will the new 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 lens work with the XT-1 or do I need to upgrade my camera to take advantage of the new kit lens? My only lens is the venerable XF 35mm f1.4 but I would like to get something more versatile for travel - Cliff
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Cliff, thanks of your comment. Yes, the new 16-50 would be a great lens to use with the X-T1. The older cameras will work fine with any lenses, it's just the newer 40MP sensors that require the latest glass to take full advantage of the extremely high resolution these cameras are able to produce. Does that make sense?
@Elements795Ай бұрын
Helpful video Dan. I’m not too long into Fuji (X-T1) and have already purchased the 35 f2 and 16 f1.4 (both WR). I’ve kept my Canon 40D and own a long range Tamron 18 - 270 which is outstanding for general street photography (in good light!), so although I’m tempted to acquire a WR rated telephoto lens for the Fuji, I may get try and get by with the Canon / Tamron for now and look out for a 90 f2 for my X-T1
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment. The 90 would be an excellent choice for a mid range telephoto on the X-T1. You'll find the quality to be excellent and the size/weight. make it very portable. Along with your 35 and 16 lenses, you'd have an excellent and very compact Fuji kit what would give you the wide/middle/long range view angles. Whenever I'm putting together a lens combination for heading out, whether it's for a short excursion or an extended shoot, this is how I always think: Wide, Middle, Long. This lets you cover all your bases without unnecessary duplication in your kit and overloading your camera bag. How are you liking the X-T1 so far?
@stanobert3475Ай бұрын
I purchased the 16-50 kit lens, and I was amazed at how sharp this little lens is! I own the X-T5, so I passed on the X-T50.
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Those X Series "kit lenses" have always been awesome, including the 16-50. I use mine all the time, it's my dedicated all around short to mid video lens. How are you liking your X-T5, and what kinds of of subjects do you like to shoot, Stan?
@stanobert3475Ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto I own the X-T5 and the X-H2s. I purchased the X-T5 for travel, but I found it to be useful for just about anything. I even use it for theater dance shoots at iso 5,000 with fast primes. My travel kit is the X-T5, the new 16-50, and my favorite Fuji lens, the 70-300.
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
Stan, sounds like you have a very capable kit!! The 16-50 and 70-300 makes for a very versatile and lightweight combination for the X-T5 👍
@alanplatt888Ай бұрын
Nice work, thanks. Mines on order for my XT5
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Awesome!!! I think you'll be really impressed with this lens. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot, Alan?
@alanplatt888Ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Good question. In the past, Airshows & Fast cars, I enjoyed the events. For this lens maybe more of the same, I hope. Now I see it being used more for walks & wildlife. Get close, get action, get detail.
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
Totally!! I like that: get close, get action, get detail! 👍
@pacogzzvАй бұрын
Can you use this effect on video???
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
No, the Adv. modes can only be used for still photography. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to shoot?
@juligonzalez686Ай бұрын
Dan, thanks for such interesting videos. It’s good to hear your experience with the various Fuji cameras. I have an X-T2 that I bought about a year ago. I was basically switching over from a Pentax DSLR and a Sony a6000 both of which I only really used on Auto mode. Anyway, I really like the X-T2 and the Trans 3 sensor and I am leaning to shoot more using manual settings. I recently wanted to get a Fuji with the trans II sensor and didn’t want to spend too much, right now Fujis on the used market are so expensive. I found an X-T 10 for I felt a decent price and purchased it. I have not had a chance to really shoot with it but was worrying maybe I should have spent a little more and got the X-T1. But after watching this video of yours I feel like maybe the X-T10 is a fine option since the sensors are the same and they provide the same image quality. So thanks for sharing all that info about the two cameras. I think what I really need to do now is invest in some Fuji lenses with autofocus. I currently only have 3rd party, manual focus prime lenses for the Fuji’s. I am going to look into your site more and your books and courses. Thanks again. Juli
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Hi Juli, thanks for your comment! Glad to hear that you're enjoyed my videos. Yes, all the X Series cameras have great sensors, so you can expect great Image quality from both your X-T2 and X-T10. And yes, getting some lenses would be a great addition to your kit, as the X Series lenses and sensors are designed to work together and offer maximize performance. What kind of subjects do you like to shoot?
@juligonzalez686Ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto thanks for responding! I love shooting nature, especially wildflowers or any flowers really. I also love shooting birds, but I usually do that with my Canon EOS 1 D X, which I got used and just love for that along with my Sigma 100 - 600 mm lens. I also love shooting sports when I have a chance. I have used my X-T2 for travel, street, architecture and macro. I was just going through photos from my recent trip to Australia. My X-T2 took some gorgeous shots, reconfirming that I don’t need to upgrade to the X-T50, at least not yet! 😉 Thanks again for your videos I’m going to watch the whole series!
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Juli, the X Series sensors have always produced wonderful looking images, so it's no surprise that you're excited about the photos you're making with your X-T2, even though it's an older model. When I look through my image library, many of my favorite all time images were made with the X-T2, and they look as good as anything I've shot with the X-T3, 4 and 5. Fujifilm designs these cameras so that people can get years of enjoyment from them! What X Series lenses do you use with your X-T2?
@juligonzalez686Ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto well, before heading to Australia, I rented the Fuji 18 - 135mm and I was very happy with it. I left that lens on most of the trip and it was the lens I got the great photos with. The other lens I used was a small macro lens I purchased, it's a Meke 60 mm F2.8. I use that for macro and some walk around shooting, landscape-type stuff while I am in nature. I recently purchased a crazy zoom for the X series, I have not received it yet. I hope I like it, I tried to watch videos and reviews on it, it's the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD . My love of shooting birds and wanting more reach, but having something wide enough for walk around led me to this choice. I will keep you posted. Thanks so much!
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
Sounds like you've got a very capable kit!! I haven't personally used the Tamron 18-300mm for Fuji, but I hear that it's a very good lens. Their other models for Fuji are excellent.
@DEKartingАй бұрын
Great video thank you Dan! I can across this as I was about to upgrade my 50-230 XC I got last year as I get more serious for sport and some occasional aviation and bird photography The 100-400 is out of my price range so was looking at the 70-300, having said this the Sigma 100-400 seems like a great option too and is half the price of the Fuji 1-400
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment! The XF70-300 is a fantastic lens. Although it's not as fast as the 100-400 with regards to auto focus, I found to be very capable for a lot of situations. With good technique, you can even nail those fast-moving subjects. I haven't tried the Sigma 100-400, but having read a couple reviews, I'm not sure that the auto focus would be any faster than the Fuji 70-300. Which X Series body are you currently using?
@DEKartingАй бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto thanks for replying Dan, I have an XT-4. Decisions decisions… I do think the 70-300 sounds like it will focus better but I’m worried I will lose reach at 300 vs 400
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
That's what the 1.4x TC is for! 😀 It works exceptionally well with the 70-300.
@DEKartingАй бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto thanks Dan! I didn’t even think about the teleconverter, but that sounds like the perfect solution and would get me to 420mm’
@DanBaileyPhoto26 күн бұрын
Yes, the 1.4x TC is a very good combination for any of the compatible X Series lenses. You get that extra reach, but with only one stop loss in light, which is hardly a penalty, given the great performance of the X Series sensors.
@tnabbott2 ай бұрын
10% into your video and you have not talked about the 90 yet. Yikes. What a waste of time!
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment. You're right. First mention of the 90 is at 1:40, but I wanted to give some background about my style and history, which is a large part of why I love this lens... just like the title says. Are you a Fuji shooter?
@mara14282 ай бұрын
I just bought a fuji xpro-2. I'm trying to adjust the AF-C custom settings. I can see options 1-5 however, I don't see the options for adjustments on my screen. For example on option 1 all I see is a pic of runners. Any advice? Thanks.
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Thanks for your comment. On the X-Pro 2, the AF-C Custom Settings options are more limited. That feature was added later after the camera had been out for a few months, and it only has the main 1-5 settings. You can't actually adjust any of the three parameters I cover in this video, or create a customized #6 setting, like you can on other models. So, you can only use the 1-5 settings, but even so, they're pretty capable. Even on my X Series cameras, I rarely make any adjustments and often use either setting #1 (Multi Purpose) or #4 (Suddenly Appearing Subject). Those two seem to cover the types of subjects that I shoot. What kinds of things are you shooting with your X-Pro 2 that you need help with?
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
(For some reason, it didn't seem like the first comment took, so I'm writing it again.) Hey there, thanks for your comment. The AF-C Custom Settings I was added to the X-Pro 2 later after the camera had been out for a few months, and it's somewhat limited on that model. You can only use the five presets, but you can't adjust any of the three parameters I talk about in the video. In addition, you can't save a custom preset #6, like you can on most of the other Fuji models. That said, I found that those 1-5 presets are pretty capable. Even with my action shooting, I almost never adjusted parameters. With most of my subjects, either keep it on #1 (muli-purpose), #2 (ignore obstacles) and #4 (suddenly appearing subject), and those usually get the job done for me. What kinds of subjects are you trying to shoot with your X-Pro 2? Maybe I can offer some suggestions.
@robinbowen63632 ай бұрын
Hi Dan. What do you think of the new subscription plans, due to take effect on the 8th July 2024. I think that it is too expensive for a photo management software. Many people dumped adobe photoshop due to their subscription plans and the the cost is cheaper than photo mechanic plus. Adobe bridge, a photo management software is free. The perpetual licence for photo mechanic plus is US 286.35/year. Are you still going to use this software.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Hi Robin, I had actually not heard of the new Photo Mechanic pricing plan, so thanks for bringing this to my attention. I've spent a bit of time since yesterday giving this some thought and looking through their forums, and so here's my response. Yes, absolutely. I will still continue to use their software. Having used PM for 18 years now, since the day I went digital, I have found it to be an absolutely excellent and essential program. I simply cannot imagine using anything else for editing, culling, sorting and adding metadata to large batches of images. Like many people these days, I am not a huge lover of software subscriptions. We all have too many subscriptions in our lives these days, but we can hold our noses all we want - they're not going away. While I agree that the new PM pricing seems expensive, I will likely go the perpetual route; I just think that's more cost effective in the long run, and here's why: The program is so simple and stable, which means that like many PM longtime users, I have only found the need to upgrade a few times over the course of those 18 years, even though numerous Mac OS upgrades. I certainly have not upgraded every year. In fact, looking through my purchase history, it appears that I've only upgraded about every four or five years, with my last upgrade to PM v.6 back in 2020. So, in 18 years, with new licenses and upgrades, I've only paid them around $480, which is an absolute bargain, and a ridiculously low amount for such an amazing program. Reading through their forums, I'm not the only one who's followed this trend. Compared to Adobe, Camera Bits is a tiny company with a small, but dedicated staff of 11 people. (Adobe Inc has 29,945 employees and a market cap of $234 billion). Most of those 11 people have been with the company for at least 10 years, some for over 20 years. They pay their employees fairly, and provide generous benefits, including 100% medical, PTO and retirement. I'm a firm believer in supporting companies like Camera Bits. I trust them to make excellent software, and I also trust them to make the best financial decision for their company. If this is what they decide will allow them to remain competitive and innovative, then they have my support. So, while the perpetual license does seem expensive, the reality is that there is almost no need to upgrade every year. Figuring that you could easily get by with 3+ years on a PM+ perpetual license before you would need to upgrade, this brings the amortized annual cost much closer to Adobe, if not considerably less. If you went for the regular version of PM for simple photo management,, it would be even lower. Hope that helps. I welcome your response. Are you currently a PM user and if so, how long have you use the program?
@pappgyula25412 ай бұрын
I appreciate your efforts in transferring theoretical knowledge. However, when I try to apply the settings you have discussed I cannot apply them to the chamber as they are not presented. It is useless to have photographs illustrating the theory if you don't know what the actual camera settings are!
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Hi there, thanks for your comment! I'm sorry if I wasn't clear here... please let me know what you don't fully understand about this setting I've discussed, and I will try to clarify further. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@ravishankarsharma53282 ай бұрын
Hello Dan, While I have followed you as an X Photographer for long, your this KZfaq episode was absolutely inspiring, honest and to a great extent emotional to me having migrated from Nikon to Fuji long ago but again have attached feelings to Nikon since I still hold the DF and a vast array of manual AIS lenses and try to get back to my Film days wity my FM and FM3A days. I will not say much about the other aspects of Fuji being tough and reliable which it is but the sheer excitement to hold any of their Cameras with its beautiful and amazing Lenses and enjoy shooting is something hard to describe and is quite nostalgic. I will still not vouch on the images being perfect but this is what that makes it enjoyable and not being a clinically sharp image, which was never the case from the very beginning of photogrphy. We humans perceive any scene in different was as our brain dictates and the same goes with imaging and neee not be perfect. I love and own most Fuji Bodies and Lenses and enjoy what I get out of them. As a last note, had traded my XT 1 to a XH 1 but bought back the XT the next day from the buyer after a sleepless night. This Camera is special and totally second your feelings, Cheers, Ravishankar
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Hi Ravishankar, thanks so much for your comments here! It's great to hear feedback like this from other happy Fuji users who have found such enjoyment and creative excitement with the X Series over the years. I like how you talk about the lack of clinical perfection being a notable aspect of photography from the very beginning of the craft. Yes. Great art is never perfect, and it's not designed to be. It's a representation of the creative feelings we have in the moment when we press the shutter button. It's a reflection of our unique level of excitement that's translated into a relatable abbreviation that connects with other humans, not because it's perfect, but because it's incites our own imagination to think about the context, meaning or sheer beauty of the scene that you've conveyed with your camera and your own vision as an individual. Keep having fun with it!! What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?
@vahidbehrouzian10602 ай бұрын
Great video, Dan, thank you! What setting do you suggest for exactly this filming? I mean for KZfaq and talking head videos where the person in it is fixed and moves his hand like you. The camera focus was excellent in this video. Im using XT3 with 18-55
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! For my talking head videos, I always use Zone AF and set the box to a medium size and manually place it in the frame where I know my head will be. That way, I know it will always track my head/face, and since I shoot with the LCD turned around, or with an external monitor, I can see the AF box location right there on the screen to verify that I'm in focus. Hope that helps!
@vahidbehrouzian10602 ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Continuous focus or single point? what about AF speed and tracking sensitivity?
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
I typically use AF-S Single. I'm standing still, so I'm not tracking, so the AF-C Custom Settings aren't really a factor here, since they're only used with AF-C mode. However, if I were to shoot a scene like this in AF-C mode, say my subject was moving around the frame, I'd probably just use the default Multi Purpose setting #1, unless the person was moving around a lot, or if their hands were moving a lot. Setting #2 Ignore Obstacles would keep the focus on the subject's face, even if a stay hand occasionally passed in front of it with wild gesticulating. Hope that helps.
@vahidbehrouzian10602 ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you very much for the great explanation👍
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
You're welcome!!
@dennisyarbro16572 ай бұрын
Very nice Dan. So good that you recorded this of your dad and shared this time together. Thank you for sharing with us. Really nice workshop.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Dennis! Glad you enjoyed this! It was indeed a very meaningful project to complete. I had put off the editing for a year after my shoulder surgery, so it was great to finally get back and finish it. And yea, I was impressed with his workshop... I want one of my own, but for music and recording! 😂 Hope you're doing well these days. What have you been shooting lately?
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Dennis! Glad you enjoyed this. It was indeed a very meaningful project to complete. I had put off the editing for a year after my shoulder surgery, so it was great to get back and finish it. And yes, he has a great workshop... I want one of my own, except for music and recording! 😀 Anyway, hope you're doing well these days. What have you been shooting lately?
@dennisyarbro16572 ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Hi Dan. Mostly landscape, but some close up work along with some wildlife. Trying to visit places never been before. Traveling quite a bit. All the best. Enjoy your blog posts and videos a lot.
@DanBaileyPhotoАй бұрын
Good to hear! Take care and keep having fun with your photography, Dennis!
@nvrumi2 ай бұрын
That was fun! Thanks for sharing your dad with us, Dan. I also enjoyed the music track at the end. That's a great tone from the guitar (Strat?) and the recording was really tight. Well done.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad that you enjoyed this! And yes, that's a Strat. The music is a short piece I pulled from my library; I had recorded years ago, but it seemed to fit perfectly for this project!
@janesimon74972 ай бұрын
Love this - love your family…
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Jane! 🙂🙏
@sverrekolrud79392 ай бұрын
Nice video of your father and his hobby. I wish I could have a workshop like his. Thanks for sharing.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Sverre! I was pretty impressed with his workshop too!!
@janelbrown82832 ай бұрын
Dan, what a wonderful video. Your father is so talented. I too see traits that have been passed on to you. What an incredible talent. Thank you for sharing your wonderful video with us.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, Janel! Hope you guys are doing well these days and enjoying summer! I might be coming to CO at the end of August!
@jacknitowitz2 ай бұрын
Dan that was awesome. Nicely shot and the music was great too. Very nice tribute to your Dad and something your family can enjoy for ages. I have serious workshop envy. Although I see myself more sitting on that porch enjoying a nice scotch than I see myself woodworking.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Hey Jack, great to hear from you! Thanks for watching. I was really pleased at how it came out, especially after putting off the editing for months with my shoulder injury last summer. The great thing about his workshop is that he has those two chairs out front, which are perfect for enjoying beer and nice scotch! Hope you’re doing well these days!
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
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@janbroekema2 ай бұрын
Thank you Dan ...your Father is a true craft's man. I enjoyed the video.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Hi Jan, thanks of your comment! Glad you enjoyed it. I've known my dad for my whole life, and I was amazed when I watched him work during our filming session!
@lidiatheblackrose77982 ай бұрын
Can you use flash with focus bracketing?
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, no. The focus bracketing feature fires too quickly for the flash, so the built-in or on-camera flash would not work. In a situation like this, it would be better to use an LED light source that's always on, such as a ring light, or a small light panel, like this: bhpho.to/3z6xebe Hope that helps!
@lidiatheblackrose77982 ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Looks like Olympus is really the only one who has that feature. Thanks this helps narrow down the options.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Cool. I didn't know that Olympus had that feature. Which model did you find that has this? Most cameras/flashes I know of aren't able to fire a long sequence at such short intervals. In theory, you could use a regular flash if you timed out your shot intervals longer and used the mechanical shutter, but again, available light or a continuous light source is your best bet if you don't want to switch cameras.
@lidiatheblackrose77982 ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto I believe all of them that use the bracketing feature. But definitely the newer om 5 and 1 series. It's limited to 1/50 Sutter speed but not impossible with body stabilization. The new on 1 mark 2 can do 1/100. But there's pro insect photographers do in body stacks and brackets
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Lidia, I was mistaken. Apparently you can do focus bracketing using a flash with the Fujifilm cameras. Here's a video by my friend Bobbi Lane showing how to do it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/arJye71mrM-pm4U.html
@Jeff_St_John2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, Dan! I enjoyed this.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Jeff! This was really fun, and very meaningful to shoot. Hope you're doing well these days!
@bobharper70142 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and letting us meet your Dad! Wood turning is very cathartic. Glad he found this hobby. Love the XT-4 video. It did a great job capturing the action. The slow-mos were really cool.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! This was the most ambitious video/film I've ever shot, and I thought the X-T4 did an amazing job. As for my dad, he's always enjoyed woodworking on some level. When I was about 3, he built a garage, and later had a small remodeling business, so I'm really glad that he's found so much enjoyment with wood turning.
@RandyPollock2 ай бұрын
Blessed to have such a talented father, best wishes to all your family today. Thanks Dan.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Randy. Appreciate the comment. I am indeed, it was really meaningful to shoot this! Take care. 🙂
@EdHelwig2 ай бұрын
You have his mannerisms and his voice.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Ha! I definitely recognize the similarities. Thanks for watching, Ed! 😀
@Ed-lz4jv2 ай бұрын
yea I am selling my S20 and loved the top dial had C1,C2 and C3 to store settings....T5 has only one button for C1....I had C1 for aperture shoots, C2 for alll Sport settting and C3 Black and white T5 needs this too....bought a T5 yesterday
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, congratulations on your new X-T5! Yes, since the X-T cameras don't have the C1-7 on a dial, it's not quite as fast to access them. However, with the touchscreen Q Menu and the RECALL C1 SETTING Fn button option, it's still pretty fast. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?
@michaelmygind50612 ай бұрын
Hello Dan. I actually have fallen in love with the Velvia film simulation because of your recommendations. I use to have my Fuji XT1 set to Provia, which is more true to life. From time to time I use the Monochrome setting as well. Thanks for all your nice videos. Blessings from Denmark. ❤❤❤
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Hi Michael, thanks for your comment. I'm glad that you're loving the Velvia look so much, it's always been one of my favorites! That's the great thing about the Fuji film sims, they all offer unique color palettes that can inspire our creativity in different ways when we're out shooting. What kinds of subject do you like to shoot?
@MrsMysteryWoman2 ай бұрын
This so real. This is definitely me a lot of the time lol.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
It's all of us a lot of the time, unfortunately! 😆 Thanks for your comment. What kinds of things do you like to shoot?
@mrrobbienh2 ай бұрын
Thanks Dan ! Found the thanks button eventually ! We've got a fair bit in common - I'm a big cyclist of 30+ years and love my guitar playing and music too, I even battled with a frozen shoulder for 18 months (5 years or so back) and eventually had it manipulated under anaesthetic !! Thanks again for the AF tracking help and vids, they're excellent 🙌🏻
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Hey there Robbie,, thanks so much for your comment and your support! Yea... frozen shoulder... not a fan.😆 I had it twice, but was able to PT my way out of it. I see that you have quite a few guitar videos on your channel, (nice looking Martin! 👍) I'll go check them out. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@mrrobbienh2 ай бұрын
@@DanBaileyPhoto Unlucky ! I was under the impression that getting it a second time was very unusual !! The Martin is fab, a D28 from about 20 years or so ago - far too good for me tbh - it's just a hobby, I don't have enough patience or commitment to become good ! Same goes for the photography 😀. A bought an x-e1 back in 2012 along with the 18-55 kit lens and the 55-200mm zoom. They have served me very well but felt it was time for a bit of an upgrade - especially for the sports events I attend - Tennis, football etc. The new x-t30ii along with the 23mm f2 and the 70-300mm lens with a 1.4x teleconverter. The continuous autofocus tracking and extra reach will improve action shots hopefully. I do a lot of travelling (backpacking) also and the compact size of the x-t30ii and the little 23mm will encourage me to bring it along the way maybe the x-t5 wouldn't have (though I would have loved the better processor and the much better mechanical burst speeds.
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
I wasn't so much unlucky - A year and a half after it was back to full mobility, I crashed on my mountain bike and tore my rotator cuff. Crash+surgery+5 weeks in a sling gave me and even worse case of frozen shoulder. That one took 7 months of PT to get me mostly back to normal, and another 6 months to slowly under the very end of the restriction. I also have a Martin D-28 from about 20 years ago. Such sweet guitars! The X-T30II is a great little compact camera for backpacking, but if you love the processor speed & performance of the X-T5, you could always trade up to the new X-T50.
@mrrobbienh2 ай бұрын
Awful ! Though the inevitability of cycling no ? Goodness knows how many spills I’ve taken over the years - my most recent one on the road bike resulted in a triple fracture of my left hip (acetabulum). Straightforward recovery but a frustrating 8 weeks in crutches 🤷🏼♂️. Oh I deliberated over the x-t50 and waiting but I wasn’t really interested so much in the bigger sensor nor the IBIS and I preferred the old dial rather than the film sims (which I don’t use much). When I established the x-t50 didn’t improve the mech shutter burst speed I decided the x-t30ii would suffice ! We’ll see in a year or 2 😀
@DanBaileyPhoto2 ай бұрын
Yikes!!! I'm usually pretty good at not crashing, or at least rolling out of it ok. I suppose in a year or two, Fujifilm will come out with the 5th gen X-E5. That might be the one for you.