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Fujifilm X-E2, still a great camera !

I know that quite a few photographers criticise Fujifilm for riding the wave of retro-style cameras. Some would even go so far as to say that this is their core business and that they offer a Leica-like look for those who can’t afford a Leica. Just look at the Fujifilm X100 or the X-pro, but that would be a rather facile shortcut. Besides, there’s nothing wrong with taking inspiration from the best, is there? In 2016 I bought myself a Fujifilm X-E2. It was my ticket into the hybrid world. I don’t regret that purchase. If you’ve been following me since I started out, you’ll know that I started out on the street with this camera. It was with this camera that I got to grips with Zone Focusing. Since then I’ve fallen into the Ricoh GR(D) sphere and I use the Fujifilm X-E2 more sporadically. To tell you the truth, I now mainly use it at family gatherings or on holiday.

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Where do I find myself

Last July was just 3 months ago, but it feels like an eternity ago. I feel like it’s been a while since I’ve done anything in Street Photography. There was a time when I complained that I came home with nothing but crap. I complained that my eyes couldn’t see anything. I used to complain that my city was boring so I could make excuses. None of that today. I can’t even complain about anything. I hardly do any photography. Well, street photography… We just spent a few days at the hotel and I took a lot of pictures. I will share some of them with you in this Blog.

 

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The best of both worlds

For some time now, I have been using my Fuji xE2 more and more, which was my first hybrid digital camera. I had switched from the D200 to the Fuji. Since I had entered the Ricoh sphere, the Fuji XE2 had been put back in the wardrobe. Even for photos of my family, the GRD IV was king. I think I started using my old Fuji again because Joachim asked me to take pictures of him for his Instagram account. Like all teenagers, Joachim puts himself on display in his photos. He literally poses and I thought I could use my old Nikon lenses which are better suited for portraits. That’s how I ended up buying the 7 Artisan 35mm at f0.95

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Is the 7Artisan 35 mm just a portrait lens ?

I’m not going to make this Blog one of those that reviews all kinds of camera equipment. I have never been and never will be a GEAR addict! But I do have a small collection of cameras. An old Nikon FM2 film camera with its 50mm Ai f1.8 and 105mm Ai f2.5 lenses. A Fuji XE2 with the 18 mm f2.0 & the 7Artisan 35 mm f0.95. With that a Ricoh GRD IV, a GR and a GR3 … You’ll say that’s a lot of cameras ! It’s not wrong, but as you can see, these cameras are old and most of them were bought second hand. I will soon acquire a Nikon Ai 200mm f1.4 (100€) for a trip to South Africa. All these Nikon Ai lenses, I buy them cheap and I can use them on my Fuji XE2. Of course there is no AF, but it doesn’t bother me more than that. I don’t do sports photography.

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Stuck in a moment !

I recently had a little chat about music and street photography. For those who watch my shared slideshows on YouTube, you get a taste of what I love about music. It’s basically rock, folk. I bring a lot of importance to the choice of music that accompanies my photos. For a long time, YouTube blocked my videos because of artists’ copyrights. For several months now, I have no more worries. I can’t monetize my videos, but I’m free to use whatever I want.
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