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Literally my loose fitting Jeans pockets. Nothing unusual. And, if you wear cargo pants, even better!

Thank you

I was talking to someone at a nearby camera store a couple days ago. He said that cameras are obsolete in four years these days, lol. Sure he's a salesman but he takes care of a lot of people that buy into that.

@@poche660 I showed photos to professionals and made them believe that I had taken them with an X-T5. The answer was: you can see the quality of a modern camera. I laughed my head off and then showed them the EXIF ​​data. They didn't know what to say...

Me too!!!

Good One my friend. Believe it or not my FIRST digital camera in 2002 was a Fuji 4900z "Bridge" camera. I did use Nikon for a while - 2009-2012 until in 2012 I bought an X-E1 and the rest is history.

Yes it is!! Amazing. I finally sold it and it's still cranking!

Thanks Chris, Happy New Year!

I don't know. difficult choice for you to make. I would NEVER ever sell my 50r. The sound of that shutter is just mind boggling. One morning it was my second day at the Maroon Bells outside Aspen. I arrived there after sunset because I was shooting at the continental divide at 12,o95 feet and it was very difficult to move and breathe. Anyway, I arrived at the pond/lake and the light was gorgeous, water was calm and there were fur or five other photographers there. Unbeknown to them had been there the day before and gotten some great shots but I figured I'm going past them again might as well stop. So I arrive, whip out the the 50r, setup the tripod, and I snapped my first shot. Let me tell you I've never seen so many heads turn at once! It was great! The clunk of that shutter, in the utter quiet was overwhelming. I took three shots, and as I picked up my tripod and headed back to my van I said: "There's the money shot. I'm done" as a joke. HAHAHHAHAHA. With regards to the XT1 I still carry mine. Even if I just run down the road to grab coffee it goes in my van with the 27mm 2.8, or the 35 1.4. It's Just an amazing camera! I've owned it since 2014 and I have no plans of getting rid of it.

@@thelazyphotographer4761 HAHAHAHA that was an amazing story, and I completely agree about the shutter. It is my favorite shutter of all time, it's a gorgeous gorgeous unit. The X-T1 will be with me forever, I hope it never dies BUT if it did...I'd buy another immediately. It's just so special. That along with the 35mm f/1.4 and the original 56mm f/1.2, will be with me forever. The 35mm is probably my favorite lens of all time.

Depends on what you will be shooting! I still use mine. The lack of IBIS for me is not a huge issue, though I can go lower shutter speed with my 100s. In contrast to the IBIS the 50r has with the grip an ideal heft and weight combo which makes handholding a non-issue for me. I've used it in various low light situations indoors and out and have gotten some great results. Hope this helps, and thank you for writing in.

Thanks! I'm finally heading back in a few weeks. Haven't been shooting down there since 2017

You are welcome. Thank you very much.

Thank you so very much!! I truly enjoy my 50r even today.

Yes it is! Still an amazing g camerA. Great high ISO performance, beautiful colors

"Even to this day.". In the right hands it will be taking exceptional photos long after you and I are gone.

Hey THANKS! Honestly I was very scared buying it! I was the ONLY bidder, and I thought I was going to get a brick in a box. Lol. I lucked out tho and this open box lens is perfect. Congrats on your purchase as well! The GFX system is just amazing overall!

Thank you for the comment!

Actually I have a good friend who shoots nothing but Leica (he owns about nine bodies including the latest Monochrome), I can't even count lenses, and several 160mp and up Hassy's. He bought a X2D as a gift for one of his sons, and after comparing the images to my 50r and 100s he returned it. He wound up buy a Leica SL2 believe ti or not. The dude has $$ to spare and he's a super wonderful friend.

That’s a double negative.

Yup! I’ve owned my Minolta lenses since 1974. Back then I had a SRT-101 and then upgraded to the XE-7 which I still own tho there’s more brass showing than black paint! Thank you for your comment. It’s greatly appreciated!

Interesting idea... Never thought of that. However, I'm on the road now through the end of July shooting. My photography is cut and dry. No BS, just sellable images at the rate of about 15000 per year or so. Here is a site I use for some personal work. 1-jorge-moro.pixels.com/ And thank you for that!

The straps do look great. And believe it or not I have the shoulder pad attachment and they are not uncomfortable at all as long as the shoulder pad is on the shoulder.

Thank you for commenting! With all the "fancy" cameras I own I still use the XT1 with the 27mm 2.8 v1. Take Care

Hi Mark, Thank you for checking my channel out! And yes, the 50r is just amazing. It does feel like an X-Pro albeit a tad larger and heavier but it's a fantastic camera! Enjoy!! and regards.

The sound of that shutter on the 50ris just mind boggling. One morning it was my second day at the Maroon Bells outside Aspen. I arrived there after sunset because I was shooting at the continental divide at 12,095 feet or 39,914 meters and it was very difficult to move and breathe. Anyway, I arrived at the pond/lake and the light was gorgeous, water was calm and there were four or five other photographers there. Unbeknownst to them had been there the day before and gotten some great shots but I figured I'm going past the area against I might as well stop. So I arrive, whip out the the 50r, setup the tripod, and I snapped my first shot. Let me tell you I've never seen so many heads turn at once! It was great! The clunk of that shutter, in the utter silence of the area was overwhelming. I took three shots, and as I picked up my tripod and headed back to my van I said: "There's the money shot. I'm done" as a joke. HAHAHHAHAHA.

Thanks Benjamin! Much appreciate the view.

And I LOVE your fashion shoots BTW. Ken W. turned me on to your work!

Thank you! Yeah, that's one thing I never use as it reduced stability. I'd rather bend over a bit than extend the center tube. Unfortunately my TINY little Sirui tripod that I mentioned the center tube IS the tripod itself where the head sits which is one reason why it is so unstable. Thanks again for stopping by.

Hello, Thank you for viewing and writing in. I'm very, very biased: I LOVE my 50R. Period. Th bulk, the feel, the look, and of course the image quality. However, if you are looking to do street I'm not sure the 50r will be fast enough. I would consider the 100s as it's smaller, lighter, faster, and has 5fps which may be helpful. With that being said I would not part with my 50r under any circumstances. Period. I also own a bunch of X lenses and the XT2, XT1, and XH1. Other than using for sports with my 50-140 I honestly don't use my X series as much as the 50r and 100s images are just amazing - as you well know. If you are going to be schlepping a MF camera around doing street shooting all day I would honestly consider the 100s instead of the 50r. Just my two cents and I hope that helps!! Again: Thank you very much. If you have any questions please reach out. And NO: I am not a SONY Fan either! Can't stand them actually.

Just to update you that I followed your advice and found a mint condition 50R that I just pulled the trigger on and purchased. I am in absolute heaven, and I can already tell this will become one of my favorite cameras of all times, I absolutely adore it❤️❤️❤️

@@yuidfbse Woooo Hooooo! Congratulations -- That is great news and you won't be disappointed. The feel of the camera in hand, and the delicious clunk of that shutter.. Mmmm. mmmmm. mmmm. And get a grip. Go to ebay. Like $35.00. You won't regret it!!

@@thelazyphotographer4761 Thanks so much, your video inspired me to go ahead with the purchase! And indeed I will buy a grip for it. Thanks again❤📷❤

​@@yuidfbse Are you selling your 50s ?

Hello Enrique. THANK YOU for checking out my channel - It is very much appreciated. There were/are two reasons: 1. Futureproof 2. My CPA Futureproof: I've been selling stock since the 80's. My "most recent" camera that I used, and still use, is my Fuji XH-1. There were way too many super high megapixel cameras from Nikon, Sony etc out there I thought I should at least consider upping the ante and not left get behind. My CPA: I had been complaining about owing money every year. The year of the 100s I had been informed I had sold 29 images to a new hotel/conference center in Vancouver Canada for over US $55k. This was of course gross, before commissions, agent fees, etc. I also receive royalties from stock sales, stock income, a 500pc puzzle that was out in the market, cookbook covers, and I received my advanced royalties from two photo books - one titled "Waves" and one called "Mountains" which should be out this year. Anyway, as usual I was complaining to my accountant and he mentioned that I should spend some doe on equipment in order to minimize my taxes - so I did. I still travel - But the beauty of the 100s and even the 50r I can generate 700mb TIFF's which produce 80" x50" prints that I've seen in person. So that's my future proofing. Hope that helps! Again: Thank you for checking out my channel.

Oh. And I also want to say that you and I both know that my current cameras - XT1, XH1 are more than capable of generating fine enlargements. However the general public, and no-nothing photo editors out there demand higher end, higher megapixels, full frame etc. etc. As a matter of fact I have 30" x 24" prints on display at the new wing at the Boston Children's Hospital. A "measly" 16 Megapixel XT1 took those images...

Wow! And that right there is why I LOVE Fuji! I had a Fujifilm S2 Pro where the sensor went bad. I drove it over to Edison NJ Fuji HQ on a Thursday; On Monday morning I get a call back telling me the camera is ready for pickup. I almost choked on my coffee as I knew it was a bad sensor, and I couldn't shell out for that repair. When I asked how much I was told it was no charge and that they replaced the sensor, and the shutter mechanism thereby making it a new camera! I was floored to say the least.

Yes! Great for you. I'm very happy you got yourself a new hobby. The XT1 is an awesome camera to start, and to advance! To answer your questions since 2012 when I first got into Fuji with an X-E1 I sold ALL my Nikon cameras and lenses and switched to Fuji. That is all I use now. I own the XT1, XH1, plus the medium format 50r and the 100s. I also own many Fuji lenses.I had an XT2 but it got salt water wet and stopped working so I sold it for part. What lenses do you have? Just a note that if you have any older lenses with adapters they will work on the Fuji. I still use my 1970's vintage Minolta lenses on my XT1 and also on the medium format gear. It's manual focus but it's a great way to start cheap. Stay in touch! Let me know your progress. And just to add what an amazing camera it is I have large 36" prints hanging in the "Hale Building" at the Boston Children's Hospital made with the XT1 and the 16mm 1.4 lens!

@@thelazyphotographer4761 I haven't received the X-T1 yet, but it comes with the 18-55 mm lens. I don't have any other lens. I s great that you can print that size prints! I'll stay in touch once I get the camera and learn to use it properly. I'm very excited because I watch other TH-cam channels and the majority have something positive to say about the X-T1.

Sweet. And as I type this, my XT1 and the 27mm 2.8 sits here on my desk ready to go. The XT3 is a great camera. As a matter of fact when it came out a few years ago I bought one. I used it for about a week, then Fuji decided to blow out the XH-1 with the battery grip and two extra batteries for about $300 less than the XT3. I couldn't resist so I boxed up the XT3 and sent it back. If it hadn't been for that amazing deal I would still have the -3. Best of Luck in the Fuji eco system.

Well I have to say you can't go wrong wit your decision. However, I will add that I have used the 100s to photograph indoor basketball, and outdoor baseball games with the 100-200 5.6. I tried the same with the 50r but it's not really meant of that and the slow rate of 3FPS just doesn't work. The 100s has about 5FPS, and with the cropping ability it's fantastic. I either use it, or most times I grab my XH1, battery grip, and the 50-140 2.8 for indoor, or the 55-200 for outdoor shots. Thank you for writing in!

@@thelazyphotographer4761 good to hear the 100s with the 100-200 is viable for capturing some action though 👍

Hi Janelle, Thank you for stopping by! I'm very grateful. I have in my plans several videos planned and one of them will be how I use C1 in my LR workflow. Of course it'll be crappy production value but hopefully it'll get the point across. Stay tuned...

@@thelazyphotographer4761 great! Thanks.

I still have this as a to-do on my list. I apologize for taking so long....

Hi Abe, Thanks for the comment. Here is a link to the eBay grip: www.ebay.com/itm/184065274774?hash=item2adb253396:g:ZwEAAOSwUQBdnb3G&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoL6KPlPaNfCZTJEQj%2FOZr2DrpFBapskeGzw6DKywiRXcu6Lat3KuqDHAeUmuvkWa58%2BYf0bD%2F33TP%2BZcUsn%2FhsqiQ0Fovx%2Bcf5zoLedVtWtcGLPLfJX9aW%2B5JFzBORgxltxIi6vTkigv0FM0jg9dXEwDT%2BBemWxl29sXeCm9aBY8VwLF6Z3fGQktrnWyQ9kuWMSqhG%2FL%2BaU%2BFTpeFbdknCI%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4amv-bGYQ However, you should able to to find these in other places as well. I've had mine since 2019 and it still looks awesome. Very solid grip

YES! You are correct. I purchased the X-T1 in Feb 2014. In 2012 was my first foray into the mirrorless world with the X-E1 which I purchased with the 18-55 and the 35mm 1.4. Thank you for pointing my error out! And I had to laugh at the "battered" comment. You should see my '74 Minolta SRT101 and my 1978 Minolta X-E7! My X-T1 looks like out of the box new compared to those. The X-T1 does roll around unintentionally in my vehicle as it's always with me. Thanks again

Thank you! stay tuned for more of my amazing content! LOL

@@thelazyphotographer4761 haha!!

Yes! The 50r is a true beauty and one I believe will become a classic as I believe this was a one off for Fuji. I doubt we will see another version of the 50r. I do love mine and I can't tell you how many times I've been stopped and either asked what the camera is, or someone stops me to tell me how cool it is. Unwanted attention that I really don't like but I guess it goes with the territory. Thank you

Me too needs ibis, phase detect from 100s it's the best range finder style camera period

That's awesome! I used to shoot with a guy up on the Maine coast who used a 4 x 5 camera. He would shoot all spring, summer and fall, and then spend the Maine winters developing. Very cool cameras! Thank you for watching. Funny thing I just re-bought the 32-64 after having sold mine three-four years ago. I found I really missed the focal length, and not having to change lenses.

Awesome! That's great. It's an amazing camera! As a matter of fact today I had to go out of state and the X-T1 with the 27mm 2.8 fit in my coat pocket and went along for the ride! My first Fuji was the X-T1 and about a month in I knew I had found my new camera company and sold my D800, D800e and all my lenses. I did keep my tank - the D700 Full Frame and a 50mm 1.8 for sentimental reasons. Thank you for visiting my lame channel :)

Great camera! You really can't go wrong with Fuji. I switched from Nikon D800e

Got it. Thank you very much!