Hi! I've just found your channel and videos and I really like your approach to photography, especially the fact that you are into the Psychology of photography and do stuff to experiment and to follow your own intuition! It's something I'm trying as well to share on my channel as well as sharing bits of my life while I am shooting. I'm looking forward to see more of your videos ❤
Really appreciate that! Art is so subjective and difficult to put a pin in so examining psychology rather than saying what you should or should not do makes me feel more connected to art as an experience versus art as a product.
Aaron, just do what you want to do...as I am sure you will enjoy it and if you are doing something you enjoy, then we will too.... Glad that another person has spotted your voice... its so buttery smooth.... I am sure it will open many doors for you in the future.... Now I feel like a stalker...lol.... just enjoy it is the key... Yoki..
Affordable gear, and when used by the right hands (yours), can produce amazing results. I'm a fan of the notebook too by the way. It's a pity the XE4 was discontinued so early in it's lifecycle.
Please keep doing both formats. I like the ones where you’re outside taking photos but I liked this one as well (very informative). Btw, funny argument to buy a new camera for the purpose of preserving the life of another one... I have similar feelings about my good old X-T10 (although it is still easy to replace second hand) and my X100V but I’m not sure if buying the X-T5 or waiting for the next X-Pro...
Cheddar. Goes great with mash. Hello from Edmonton. Long response to follow. Bag: Fair comment. The problem with most on-market camera bags is that they are designed to have flex-appeal or to look like Dadographer kitsch. The problem with flex appeal is that all your expensive gear is inside. Too visible. Given this is Canada, you can't even really defend yourself against a mugging within the law. Better be a good runner. Best be low key and not even dadcore. A bag like what you've shown (Drawers 😍😍) is really the best of many worlds and sidestep some problems. XT5: (To preserve the life of your XE4). Same energy. I have an XE4, it was my first Fuji, and while it is robust enough it is still much less replaceable than something more mainstream in the X-Mount. I've really been toying between buying into Sony Full frame to support the GM lenses I own in E, or taking on an XT5. I was wondering if you would have a dedicated set of in depth comments about the difference in UX between the XE and the XT5. It's the XT or an A7CR. Lenses: Addicted to the 50mm F2. It's tight but has some weird voodoo. Would you recommend the 35mm F2 over something like the old F1.4, which I already own and find alluring when given the right subject matter? For people just getting into the manual way of life, is the 7A a good first step? Flash: Don't threaten me with a good time. I got back into flash using some old digicams, and the subtle breakover into highlight clipping on near-field parts of the subject is sort of a vibe that is not technically good but has aesthetically pleasing aspects. How does it balance on the XE4? Digicam: Yeh bb. Powershot A510 and Sigma DP1S. Overall good vid. You do you, if we see more pieces to camera in the future I'm sure they will be fine.
Greetings from Ontario! Were you able to get out to take some photos in the extreme cold weather, or did you hunker down for warmth? Bag: Absolutely. I keep looking for "this bag, but larger" in the world and there's a rare few 'drawer' style bags available. I've found a couple on Temu/AliExpress but they're roughly the same size and aren't going to offer me anything in addition to what I already have. So, now I'm researching "how to get a bag made." Stay tuned on that one. Camera Pt 1: Okay, so I have a love hate relationship with my Sony cameras. To start, I've had a lot of Sony cameras over the years. All the way from a6000 to an FX6, I've had a lot and I've done a lot of professional work with these cameras. They're fast, reliable, work-horse type cameras. Clean images with very easy to work with RAW/Video files. And that's part of the so-called "problem." I started to get tired of how easy it was to get nice images. Sony cameras, despite all of their industry-leading tech, are a little boring. Fujifilm cameras have reintroduced me into the fun and playful side of photography. So, that said: if there's a choice between the A7CR and an XT5 and you're looking for performance above anything else? I'd go with the Sony. If you're looking for a bridge camera between performance and style/character, I'd go with the XT5. You, like me, are in a unique scenario where you already have a style/character camera (XE4) so it's not like it is something you're lacking in particular. Camera Pt 2: Regarding the comparison between the XE4 and XT5, it's some very minor things that overall don't mean a lot. There's a comfort with the XE4 where I don't feel compelled to take "the best" photo every time I bring it up to my eye. I feel like "I took a photo of the thing I wanted to remember" and that's that. When I bring the XT5 up to my eye, it feels more like the "professional" experience I already have with my Sony cameras (A7iv/A7c). Not exactly the same but similar. It still has all the bells and whistles of the XE4 (and more: IBIS, Nostalgic Neg) but also has a little more "professionalism" inherent therein. So, like I said above -- if you don't feel like you're lacking that creative spark you get with the XE4 and want something that's more of a performer, go with the Sony. If you want the same experience you get with the XE4 and simply want to preserve it, go with the XT5 (or maybe even another Fujifilm model). Lenses: I'm glad you love the 50mm f2! I had it for about 6 months and it was a rarity for me to reach for it. The images were very nice but it didn't inspire me in the way the 18, 27, or 35mm lenses have. It may be because I already do professional work on an 85mm and didn't really need that experience again. I'm not sure. I may revisit it in the future. Currently, on the long end I have the Viltrox 56mm f1.4, which does that job when I need it. It was inexpensive so I don't really feel the need to 'get rid of it' since I don't use it all that often. In addition to that, I have the 55-200mm for travel. And, let me tell you... that lens owns. It works SO hard when I'm travelling. Like, I don't know why -- but it just does everything I need to and more. I could bring the 18mm and the 55-200mm and be totally happy on basically any trip. Between the 35mm f2 and 35mm f1.4, I have no skin in the game. When I got the f2 I didn't realize that the 1.4 was basically the same size with "legendary" status. I wanted a small lens in the normal range and that's what I landed on -- almost accidentally. Later, when learning about the f1.4, it sounded a lot more like how the 18mm f2 performs, and that's intriguing -- but not enough to make me have both. If I end up borrowing the f1.4 down the line, I'll make a comparison video! The 7Artisans or TTArtisans line-up of lenses that I've used have been great performers. As far as I'm concerned, if you can't get great photos out of practically any lens made since the 1960's, the gear may not be the issue... So, yeah, absolutely mess around with the cheap manual glass. The TTartisan 23mm f1.4 rendered beautiful images. Some of my favourite, ever. Flash: Get it. Just get it and have fun. I could go on about how much fun front-facing flashes are -- especially coming from a world where I have to know everything about strobes, multi-light setups, etc -- only to have the clients prefer the photos with the flash directly in their faces. Go figure. I haven't felt the need to put it on the XE4. I use the tiny little EF-X8 for basically any party/get-together type scenario I'm in. It's basically the size of one of the batteries, so I consider it "one of those" when packing. Don't let the haters hate. It's awesome and will do the job. Digicam: heck yeah! Appreciate your in-depth comment! Take care!
@@aaronsambeyfilmBest reply ever. I do not think I have the wherewithal to reply line by line during the workday, but I've read it all and find it all extremely valid. I'm going to strong consider your views on the body question and the rest as well. Thank you again.
Hi! I've just found your channel and videos and I really like your approach to photography, especially the fact that you are into the Psychology of photography and do stuff to experiment and to follow your own intuition! It's something I'm trying as well to share on my channel as well as sharing bits of my life while I am shooting.
I'm looking forward to see more of your videos ❤
Really appreciate that! Art is so subjective and difficult to put a pin in so examining psychology rather than saying what you should or should not do makes me feel more connected to art as an experience versus art as a product.
Aaron, just do what you want to do...as I am sure you will enjoy it and if you are doing something you enjoy, then we will too.... Glad that another person has spotted your voice... its so buttery smooth.... I am sure it will open many doors for you in the future.... Now I feel like a stalker...lol.... just enjoy it is the key... Yoki..
Affordable gear, and when used by the right hands (yours), can produce amazing results. I'm a fan of the notebook too by the way. It's a pity the XE4 was discontinued so early in it's lifecycle.
Jane from England. Love your channel & your voice. As good as some with 100k subs.
Thank you, Jane!
Please keep doing both formats. I like the ones where you’re outside taking photos but I liked this one as well (very informative). Btw, funny argument to buy a new camera for the purpose of preserving the life of another one... I have similar feelings about my good old X-T10 (although it is still easy to replace second hand) and my X100V but I’m not sure if buying the X-T5 or waiting for the next X-Pro...
Fantastic and extremely informative!
🙏 Thank you!!!
Cheddar. Goes great with mash.
Hello from Edmonton. Long response to follow.
Bag: Fair comment. The problem with most on-market camera bags is that they are designed to have flex-appeal or to look like Dadographer kitsch. The problem with flex appeal is that all your expensive gear is inside. Too visible. Given this is Canada, you can't even really defend yourself against a mugging within the law. Better be a good runner.
Best be low key and not even dadcore.
A bag like what you've shown (Drawers 😍😍) is really the best of many worlds and sidestep some problems.
XT5: (To preserve the life of your XE4). Same energy. I have an XE4, it was my first Fuji, and while it is robust enough it is still much less replaceable than something more mainstream in the X-Mount. I've really been toying between buying into Sony Full frame to support the GM lenses I own in E, or taking on an XT5. I was wondering if you would have a dedicated set of in depth comments about the difference in UX between the XE and the XT5. It's the XT or an A7CR.
Lenses: Addicted to the 50mm F2. It's tight but has some weird voodoo. Would you recommend the 35mm F2 over something like the old F1.4, which I already own and find alluring when given the right subject matter? For people just getting into the manual way of life, is the 7A a good first step?
Flash: Don't threaten me with a good time. I got back into flash using some old digicams, and the subtle breakover into highlight clipping on near-field parts of the subject is sort of a vibe that is not technically good but has aesthetically pleasing aspects.
How does it balance on the XE4?
Digicam: Yeh bb. Powershot A510 and Sigma DP1S.
Overall good vid. You do you, if we see more pieces to camera in the future I'm sure they will be fine.
Greetings from Ontario! Were you able to get out to take some photos in the extreme cold weather, or did you hunker down for warmth?
Bag: Absolutely. I keep looking for "this bag, but larger" in the world and there's a rare few 'drawer' style bags available. I've found a couple on Temu/AliExpress but they're roughly the same size and aren't going to offer me anything in addition to what I already have. So, now I'm researching "how to get a bag made." Stay tuned on that one.
Camera Pt 1: Okay, so I have a love hate relationship with my Sony cameras. To start, I've had a lot of Sony cameras over the years. All the way from a6000 to an FX6, I've had a lot and I've done a lot of professional work with these cameras. They're fast, reliable, work-horse type cameras. Clean images with very easy to work with RAW/Video files. And that's part of the so-called "problem." I started to get tired of how easy it was to get nice images. Sony cameras, despite all of their industry-leading tech, are a little boring. Fujifilm cameras have reintroduced me into the fun and playful side of photography. So, that said: if there's a choice between the A7CR and an XT5 and you're looking for performance above anything else? I'd go with the Sony. If you're looking for a bridge camera between performance and style/character, I'd go with the XT5. You, like me, are in a unique scenario where you already have a style/character camera (XE4) so it's not like it is something you're lacking in particular.
Camera Pt 2: Regarding the comparison between the XE4 and XT5, it's some very minor things that overall don't mean a lot. There's a comfort with the XE4 where I don't feel compelled to take "the best" photo every time I bring it up to my eye. I feel like "I took a photo of the thing I wanted to remember" and that's that. When I bring the XT5 up to my eye, it feels more like the "professional" experience I already have with my Sony cameras (A7iv/A7c). Not exactly the same but similar. It still has all the bells and whistles of the XE4 (and more: IBIS, Nostalgic Neg) but also has a little more "professionalism" inherent therein. So, like I said above -- if you don't feel like you're lacking that creative spark you get with the XE4 and want something that's more of a performer, go with the Sony. If you want the same experience you get with the XE4 and simply want to preserve it, go with the XT5 (or maybe even another Fujifilm model).
Lenses: I'm glad you love the 50mm f2! I had it for about 6 months and it was a rarity for me to reach for it. The images were very nice but it didn't inspire me in the way the 18, 27, or 35mm lenses have. It may be because I already do professional work on an 85mm and didn't really need that experience again. I'm not sure. I may revisit it in the future. Currently, on the long end I have the Viltrox 56mm f1.4, which does that job when I need it. It was inexpensive so I don't really feel the need to 'get rid of it' since I don't use it all that often. In addition to that, I have the 55-200mm for travel. And, let me tell you... that lens owns. It works SO hard when I'm travelling. Like, I don't know why -- but it just does everything I need to and more. I could bring the 18mm and the 55-200mm and be totally happy on basically any trip.
Between the 35mm f2 and 35mm f1.4, I have no skin in the game. When I got the f2 I didn't realize that the 1.4 was basically the same size with "legendary" status. I wanted a small lens in the normal range and that's what I landed on -- almost accidentally. Later, when learning about the f1.4, it sounded a lot more like how the 18mm f2 performs, and that's intriguing -- but not enough to make me have both. If I end up borrowing the f1.4 down the line, I'll make a comparison video!
The 7Artisans or TTArtisans line-up of lenses that I've used have been great performers. As far as I'm concerned, if you can't get great photos out of practically any lens made since the 1960's, the gear may not be the issue... So, yeah, absolutely mess around with the cheap manual glass. The TTartisan 23mm f1.4 rendered beautiful images. Some of my favourite, ever.
Flash: Get it. Just get it and have fun. I could go on about how much fun front-facing flashes are -- especially coming from a world where I have to know everything about strobes, multi-light setups, etc -- only to have the clients prefer the photos with the flash directly in their faces. Go figure.
I haven't felt the need to put it on the XE4. I use the tiny little EF-X8 for basically any party/get-together type scenario I'm in. It's basically the size of one of the batteries, so I consider it "one of those" when packing. Don't let the haters hate. It's awesome and will do the job.
Digicam: heck yeah!
Appreciate your in-depth comment! Take care!
@@aaronsambeyfilmBest reply ever. I do not think I have the wherewithal to reply line by line during the workday, but I've read it all and find it all extremely valid. I'm going to strong consider your views on the body question and the rest as well. Thank you again.
Nice “cinematic” vibe ! Question, why is the XXX sticker on the camera ?
Honestly, I put labels on everything and I thought it was funny. No specific reason outside of "I'm a child."
@@aaronsambeyfilm I’m guilty as well, I have “camouflaged” my X-T4 with Contax RTS labels 😉