It's really nice to see a working mans gear. I was starting to think that being a photographer was about having a clean desk, a neat preppy backpack and an orange/teal studio light setup, iMac and all. Your gear looks much more like my woodworking tools - a bit battered, nothing flashy (pun intended) - but fully functional and professional.
No nonsense, no waffle, straight to the point, highly recommend your vid. Such a refreshing change to get useful insight into a photographers work flow. I’ll keep an eye out for more of same in the future. Thanks
Nice idea with the light, a lot more compact too. For the minimal times I'd need additional light this could replace my flash, which only really gets used during the dancing... and only if necessary. Thanks for showing us!
Great vid Kev. Very interesting. I’m keen to grab a 56 but love the wr of the 50. The 1.2 wins every time tho. Gorgeous images mate. Loved the father watching the exchange of rings shot. And the young girl in the doorway about to walk down the isle. Awesome 👏🏻
Greetings from the States. Thank you for providing your experience and expertise with Fuji products as well as general photography tips. You've inspired me to get out there and shoot a wedding. Keep up the great work sir.
Great Video Kevin, thanks for sharing, so pleased you have a utube channel, follow your blog but like the channel here as its easier. Gotta be said that you are an outstanding photographer, just love the emotive images you capture....look forward to more videos, keep up the great work! All the best from Australia( ex Pom living in Perth), Stephen
Another good one Kevin. Putting used wedding memory cards into a pouch that clips onto my belt seems a bit risky though. I always put them in my RIGHT hand pocket...so I know that these cards....go RIGHT into the computer when I get back to base.
It's definitely not risky :-) There is no way that pouch can come off my belt and it stays on my body until I get home. It's on me even if I stop to get fuel on the way back.
I'm keeping my D700 for landscapes but have decided to sell my 24-70 2.8 to finance a fuji x-t20 and a few lenses featured here. If it's as nice as my x-70 it will be a good move I hope. Great videos Kevin..
Thanks for your videos Kevin! In prepping for my first two solo weddings next month and you've been a tremendous inspiration and help. Thanks for all you do.
thanks Kevin! After seeing your workflow, your color management and your tool bag ... I only miss your eye ... your mind and your heart .... and then you clone! Ahahahahahahah, thanks again for all that you share with us common mortals and Fuji users!
Thanks so much for sharing your gear and tips on their uses !!! I've been wondering about a portable light for dark scenes like the dancing. So I might try the portable handheld unit. The bag looks cool too. I started with a small shoulder bag, but it can't hold enough gear. So I may check the bag out too. Thanks again !!!
Since I made the video I checked on the bag and it looks like Filson no longer makes them. But none the less, there are lots of other bags out there of course.
Thank's for sharing. It was quite a surprise to see that you only use 2 Xpro2 for wedding. But I must admit that the first black and white picture is truly outstanding. It shows that you don't need a 5.000$ camera to be a good professional.
Really surprising that you don't use much lighting gear. Probably a sign of how good cameras sensors are nowadays, the mood of the shots you take too. Must be good for the guests not being flashed all the time 👍🏻
I think it goes well with my style. Obviously for others and different styles then lighting works well. For me though, I try to use as little as possible.
Great simple straight talking vlog, love Fuji cameras, just going through the process of adding either the XT2 or X-Pro 2 to sit along side my X-Pro1. Thanks for doing this vlog, appreciated seeing how you work and the images relating to each lens.
thanks Kevin for sharing. A big fan of your work. Now just an FYI for those of you might be interested the square hood in the video. I ordered it from the link, it looks great in the photos posted on the site but it's made of cheap plastic. It's not anywhere near the quality of the hoods from Fuji, canon or Nikon. I sent a complaint to the seller and he agrees that the photos on his site could be misleading and said he'll update it with better photos.
Absolutely. It's not the same build as the official hoods, but in my opinion, it's a better shape, it's lighter, does the job and is about $60 cheaper too.
Really enjoying these videos, well done Kevin! Just ordered a Lumimuse, looks great, much better than the un-pocketable A5 panel I have at the moment. And it's USB chargeable, what more could a photographer want?
Thank you! Looking forward on the exposure x3 video and your workflow in 2018 LR, Exposure, settings. You've inspired me to get an X-T2 and start shooting again. For some reason other then better sharpening in Exposure X3 i find LR faster to work with... and also the default raw interpretation seems better in LR... while in Exposure X3... raf files seem to be a bit overexposed? ...maybe it's just me tho. You're a true inspiration, thank you again for this!
Kevin, Thanks so much for sharing your strategies. I am a big fan of your work...stunning! I was a wedding photographer for many years and worked in similar ways. Quick question, I ordered the square hood that you use on your X100F. Do you use a lens filter as well?
Huge fan Kevin. Thanks for everything you share. Just a quick question, you mentioned the 90mm f2 lens. Does it get used much? I have the 56mm 1.2 as my main tele lens but am keen to buy the 90mm f2 for speeches and church weddings. Is it worth the extra cost? Thank you again for your videos 😊
Hi Kevin, I'm big fan of your pictures :) I would like ask you with which lens do you use in the rain f2? Because 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2 is not Wr, how i see your most use lens is these. Cheers
Thank you for this, Kevin. The little Manfrotto light is a great idea 💡Can you tell us how this kit would differ from your Day in the Life kit please? Smaller spaces, generally indoors, I guess makes a difference to what you’d use and why. Many thanks 📷😊
I actually use my GFX a lot of DitL stuff. And no little light. If I'm shooting APS-C then I'll generally use the XT2 for Day in the Life as the tilt screen is great for the kids etc.
Kevin thanks very much. I have a toddler shoot this afternoon which may lead to a family life shoot so I’m keen to get things right and who better to learn from? If you ever decide to do a workshop on this please let me know. I’m in Austria but I’d find a way because there’s a huge potential market for this here. Family is everything. Thanks again 🙏🏼😊
I've got several Cpsyspeed bags, Krzysztof. They are great, but for me I prefer them when I'm out shooting on the streets and may need a few more lenses etc. For weddings, I prefer not to have bulk around my body.
Just one question Kevin : you said in few video you shoot with BBF, do you keep pushing your af-l button, or you just push it once and leave it, then recompose ? I'm really confused by this, if I need to keep my finger pushing or if just one push is enough. Thanks :)
There is a setting in the cameras to set the button to PRESSING, which means you can keep the button pressed (or not). I tend to have it set to pressing and work that way.
Hi Kevin, glad you're on You Tube. I've been asked to shoot a wedding soon, which will be a first for me so I want to be as prepared as possible. One thing that's bugging me is a wedding photographer dress code - is there one? I'm thinking smart but not formal, so I can move about freely. But that said, I don't want to offend anyone. What do you wear?
Hi Matt. I typically wear trousers, shirt and jacket. I don't normally wear a tie unless it's at a venue that insists on it. I'll also dress like the guests if the situation demands. So, when I photographed a fancy dress wedding - I dressed like a crocodile :-)
Thanks for taking the time to reply :-) it looks huge on the video and I thought surely he doesn't carry that over his shoulder LOL I'm thinking he must leave it in the car. I'm new to wedding photography and yours and Bradley Hanson's styles are right up my street. I did a wedding last weekend, candid style, 2 Olympus OMDs and left the bag in the car, I had a Lowepro Trekker bum bag to carry the flash (just in case), wide angle lens and spares
Hi Kevin, you have some lovely images there. I'm also a Wedding photographer and curious about your very light weight set up and the Fuji system as a whole. I've always been a focus and recompose person and stuck to centre point AF until recently. I started using a Sony Mirrorless body as a second camera body and the AF-C wide mode has really been quite a revelation for me in terms of keeper rate for moving shots. Can I ask, what focus mode do you use on these Fuji cameras? I often go through phases of thinking that centre point AF and recomposing is the most simple and effective method, but then get blown away by technology such as eye-af (at the same time as being concerned with will the camera choose the right subject or not). It'll be great to hear how you deal with AF on these cameras. Keep up the great work - I've subscribed!
Hi Sam. Thanks for subscribing:-). I'm a habitual focus and recompose guy. The Face detection and zone focus modes of the Fuji's are very good (though I've heard amazing things about the Sony's too). However, I prefer to be in total control of what I'm shooting. I remember back in the day using area focusing on my Canon system and it regularly selected the wrong person (this was 9 years ago so I'm sure the Canon system is better now). I'll use the zone AF perhaps when I'm shooting in a crowded scene and it's not imperative that I am 100% getting the exact subject I want. It works really well, but of course, it's a larger focus area so there is the latitude for the camera to select something other than what I want. The Face Detection is different and again, I'll use that, usually in crowded scenes. I don't take too many shots. I don't shoot 10's of frames per image to get one keeper which means I can be in control totally of the focus. I hope that makes sense.
Yep. I'll use CH and Continuous focus - but again, using the centre point. Really the only time I'll "spray and pray" is the confetti and sometimes during the recessional too.
Kevin, did you ever try out the 56 APD version? If yes, you obviously did not choose it over the standard 56mm, yet I'd like to know whether it may be worthwhile looking into it. I know that the APD filter costs you some light...
Kevin Mullins cool. I will have a look. Also Quick qustion moved from canon to fuji last year. Got xpro2 and xt1. I still cant afford a 2nd xpro2 body. Would you still shoot a wedding with xt1 ?
Hi Jessica. They are both very different cameras. I see the X70 as more of a pocketable and probably travel camera but it won't give you as big prints and the sensor is older. The X100F, though bigger, is going to give you better image quality.
For your wide lens choice, you mentioned you don't go wider than the 18mm. Is the faster 16mm just too an odd of a focal length? They seem so close, care to elaborate?
Hi Kevin, I noticed you don't use any filters and you don't cap your lens (except the x70 and x100f with hood) - what are your thoughts behind this approach?
Kevin, Im considering getting some of this equipment for a shoot in Croatia in August. I normally shoot with a Canon 5Dsr and all the tons of lenses. Im a commercial photographer. I am trying to lighten the load for the flight from the USA to Croatia. Can you talk about the focusing you use? I mean do you look thru the view finder or the back? It may be a stupid question but Ive never even touched one of these and Im a bit concerned about the electronic focusing. Is it easy to use?
I typically look through the VF - but the X-T2 has a very good tilt screen if you prefer to shoot that way. The sensor in the X-Pro2, X-T2 and the X-H1 are the same so really it comes down to ergonomics. I much prefer smaller and lighter cameras hence I gravitate towards the X-Pro2. Focusing is not an issue in terms of focus acquisition.
Hahh, just bought the lumimuse on Friday, worked with it on Saturday on a wedding, it is already broken, I used from hand as you, give some extra light on the object. At one point I placed on the flash hot shoe. An hour later it just fall off from the camera and broke all apart but still works. The hot shoe attachment holds the led really unsafely. Any opinion what to tell to manfrotto?:)
Of course. The f2 lens is generally a backup though I may use it if the light is reasonable and it’s a prolonged period of time. The 100f is much better for very close up work - I’ll likely use that at cluttered drinks receptions where I want to blend in as much as possible. The 100d can be shot with one hand and I can hold a drink in the other :-)
Kevin, do you see the X100S or X100f as an appropriate second body to a XT3 with the 56 mm? (To avoid investing in another xt2 or xt3 paired with the 23 mm f1.4) Thanks for your feedback!
Walnut Street Photography If Creative Live ever got in touch, then of course - though I doubt I’m on their radar. I do offer workshops via my website : www.kevinmullinsworkshops.co.uk
35mm (50ish FF equiv) just isn't a focal length I work at much. It's neither wide enough to be context setting nor long enough for separation I find. I know lots of people who shoot exclusively at that focal range though so it's horses for course s.
Hi Kevin, thanks for a peek into your bag. I've just looked through the attributes of a wedding I recently shot using my X-pro2, X-E2 and X100T. Low and behold by a country miles the 56 1.2 and the 23mm f2 (I havent got the 1.4 yet) got used way more than anything else. I did use the 35 1.4 occasionally to crop into hugs and stuff, felt like a nice distance for that, not too invasive. But the 56 certainly stole the show in finished results. Thanks again.
I'm not sure exactly which one it is. The one in the video is the smaller one they do for mirrorless cameras. I also have two larger ones from my DSLR days.
Great vid Kevin! Fuji shooter from Nova Scotia Canada! So with your laptop/computer...that must be your main editing machine at home and you have your files on an external, etc.? Then on the go, your just using the smart previews in the catalog - is that correct?
I use smart previews synced across drop box for when I'm on the go. I don't need to use an external drive as I never need to take the RAW's or larger JPEGs with me.
Kevin Mullins oh ok! I’m having a time wrapping my head around how I would use them. I have a central iMac at home with 3 external drives. If I wanted to edit a wedding on a laptop in the go I’d have to create / export a NEW catalog file with smart previews to put on MacBook. Once I’m done I’d have to reimport the smart preview edits to the original catalog file on iMac. I think... lol
Hi Kevin, since your wedding photography is more about documentaries style and candid shots, how do you deal with a situation when the wedding’s environment is boring and then it’s difficult to capture great candid moments. I have this issue several times when i do birthday etc photography sessions. Therefore, i’m not fully confident to do wedding photography that is more about capturing candid moments. Thank you very much for your inspiring videos
Hi Rakan. Thanks for the comment. You know, I actually dedicate a whole section of my Wedding PJ workshop to "what happens when nothing happens". And the fact is, there is always something happening - you just need to look for it. I'll be doing another video soon covering this.
Hi! I have decided to switch from canon to Fuji. I need a camera which I can easily carry with me always. I looked thru the Fuji universe and I am getting a xe3+23mm kit almost $300 cheaper den buying xt20 and 23f2 separately. SLR & rangefinder style is really not an issue but Fuji doesn't really updates rangefinder styles with video features. I need it for night photography and make short films. What camera & lens would you recommend for me?
I think it’s time for a 2020 edition :)
Do I hear 2021?
@@foxtowercommunications Yeeees!!
Hey it's 2023 and I've just discovered him 😅
2024 is calling... ;-)
Kevin - I'm a huge fan of both your work and your willingness to educate. Thanks for all you do to further the Fuji experience!
- Mark Amundson
It's really nice to see a working mans gear. I was starting to think that being a photographer was about having a clean desk, a neat preppy backpack and an orange/teal studio light setup, iMac and all. Your gear looks much more like my woodworking tools - a bit battered, nothing flashy (pun intended) - but fully functional and professional.
No nonsense, no waffle, straight to the point, highly recommend your vid. Such a refreshing change to get useful insight into a photographers work flow. I’ll keep an eye out for more of same in the future. Thanks
Thanks, Steve
Nice idea with the light, a lot more compact too. For the minimal times I'd need additional light this could replace my flash, which only really gets used during the dancing... and only if necessary.
Thanks for showing us!
Great vid Kev. Very interesting. I’m keen to grab a 56 but love the wr of the 50. The 1.2 wins every time tho. Gorgeous images mate. Loved the father watching the exchange of rings shot. And the young girl in the doorway about to walk down the isle. Awesome 👏🏻
As ever, nice informative video Kevin. I like your informal no bull style. Man after my own heart. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks, Phil.
Really great to see what you are using currently. Thank you so much Kevin.
Thanks, Don
Thanks a lot for sharing! I think I dig your two camera setup the most! One on the hip, the other on a strap.
It works really well for me.
Greetings from the States. Thank you for providing your experience and expertise with Fuji products as well as general photography tips. You've inspired me to get out there and shoot a wedding. Keep up the great work sir.
Great to hear about your wedding gear!
Great Video Kevin, thanks for sharing, so pleased you have a utube channel, follow your blog but like the channel here as its easier. Gotta be said that you are an outstanding photographer, just love the emotive images you capture....look forward to more videos, keep up the great work! All the best from Australia( ex Pom living in Perth), Stephen
Thanks, Stephen. that's very kind of you to say so and thanks so much for following the channel.
That shot with the hairspray... Stunning
Thank You :-)
Amazing shots. Love the black and white. - you earned a new sub here.
Another good one Kevin. Putting used wedding memory cards into a pouch that clips onto my belt seems a bit risky though. I always put them in my RIGHT hand pocket...so I know that these cards....go RIGHT into the computer when I get back to base.
It's definitely not risky :-) There is no way that pouch can come off my belt and it stays on my body until I get home. It's on me even if I stop to get fuel on the way back.
Thanks , great video. Just ordered the light and tripod.
I'm keeping my D700 for landscapes but have decided to sell my 24-70 2.8 to finance a fuji x-t20 and a few lenses featured here.
If it's as nice as my x-70 it will be a good move I hope.
Great videos Kevin..
Thanks for your videos Kevin! In prepping for my first two solo weddings next month and you've been a tremendous inspiration and help. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks, Darryl. Good luck next month.
Thanks Kevin! Would love to get your CC if possible on some of the shots after I've submitted them to the client.
Sure thing.
thanks Kevin! After seeing your workflow, your color management and your tool bag ... I only miss your eye ... your mind and your heart .... and then you clone! Ahahahahahahah, thanks again for all that you share with us common mortals and Fuji users!
Hi Kevin great video and nice meeting you at the NEC I will look out for you and this bag in October! All the best Mark
Look forward to seeing you then, too :-)
Amazing as always
Great video! Good to see you doing good content and also having a good reaction to it
Thanks, Peter
Thanks so much for sharing your gear and tips on their uses !!! I've been wondering about a portable light for dark scenes like the dancing. So I might try the portable handheld unit. The bag looks cool too. I started with a small shoulder bag, but it can't hold enough gear. So I may check the bag out too. Thanks again !!!
Since I made the video I checked on the bag and it looks like Filson no longer makes them. But none the less, there are lots of other bags out there of course.
Thanks for the heads up. You saved me some time searching for it.
Favourite photographer and now TH-camr 👍🏻
Thanks, Thomas - very kind & I hope you are well.
Thank's for sharing.
It was quite a surprise to see that you only use 2 Xpro2 for wedding.
But I must admit that the first black and white picture is truly outstanding.
It shows that you don't need a 5.000$ camera to be a good professional.
Really surprising that you don't use much lighting gear. Probably a sign of how good cameras sensors are nowadays, the mood of the shots you take too. Must be good for the guests not being flashed all the time 👍🏻
I think it goes well with my style. Obviously for others and different styles then lighting works well. For me though, I try to use as little as possible.
We need another what's in my bag
Great simple straight talking vlog, love Fuji cameras, just going through the process of adding either the XT2 or X-Pro 2 to sit along side my X-Pro1. Thanks for doing this vlog, appreciated seeing how you work and the images relating to each lens.
Thanks, Martin
thanks Kevin for sharing. A big fan of your work. Now just an FYI for those of you might be interested the square hood in the video. I ordered it from the link, it looks great in the photos posted on the site but it's made of cheap plastic. It's not anywhere near the quality of the hoods from Fuji, canon or Nikon. I sent a complaint to the seller and he agrees that the photos on his site could be misleading and said he'll update it with better photos.
Absolutely. It's not the same build as the official hoods, but in my opinion, it's a better shape, it's lighter, does the job and is about $60 cheaper too.
Love peak design
Great informative video thanks
Thank you Kevin!
Thanks for the peek in your bag.
You forgot to mention the razor you have lost a while ago ;-)
Oh yes, I know... but my daughter says I look more cuddly this way :-)
Really enjoying these videos, well done Kevin! Just ordered a Lumimuse, looks great, much better than the un-pocketable A5 panel I have at the moment. And it's USB chargeable, what more could a photographer want?
Thanks, Paul.
Thank you! Looking forward on the exposure x3 video and your workflow in 2018 LR, Exposure, settings. You've inspired me to get an X-T2 and start shooting again. For some reason other then better sharpening in Exposure X3 i find LR faster to work with... and also the default raw interpretation seems better in LR... while in Exposure X3... raf files seem to be a bit overexposed? ...maybe it's just me tho. You're a true inspiration, thank you again for this!
I'm getting to grips with the latest Exposure X3.5 and will definitely be doing some videos on that soon!
Can you post a link for the cardigan as well please Kevin? Great video btw. 😉
Kevin, Thanks so much for sharing your strategies. I am a big fan of your work...stunning! I was a wedding photographer for many years and worked in similar ways. Quick question, I ordered the square hood that you use on your X100F. Do you use a lens filter as well?
So pretty much every fuji prime lol I am dying to get the 23 and the 56! SO BAD!
The 23 and 56 are the key ones for sure :-)
I have the 23 and 35 1.4. Love them both! I am tempted to get the 56 1.2, but I think I need to choose then between the 35 and 56..
helpful. thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.
I want more louder music in your video, your talents.
Huge fan Kevin. Thanks for everything you share. Just a quick question, you mentioned the 90mm f2 lens. Does it get used much? I have the 56mm 1.2 as my main tele lens but am keen to buy the 90mm f2 for speeches and church weddings. Is it worth the extra cost? Thank you again for your videos 😊
great video
Hi Kevin, I'm big fan of your pictures :) I would like ask you with which lens do you use in the rain f2? Because 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2 is not Wr, how i see your most use lens is these. Cheers
great kit , give me the X100F :D
Thank you for this, Kevin. The little Manfrotto light is a great idea 💡Can you tell us how this kit would differ from your Day in the Life kit please? Smaller spaces, generally indoors, I guess makes a difference to what you’d use and why. Many thanks 📷😊
I actually use my GFX a lot of DitL stuff. And no little light. If I'm shooting APS-C then I'll generally use the XT2 for Day in the Life as the tilt screen is great for the kids etc.
Kevin thanks very much. I have a toddler shoot this afternoon which may lead to a family life shoot so I’m keen to get things right and who better to learn from? If you ever decide to do a workshop on this please let me know. I’m in Austria but I’d find a way because there’s a huge potential market for this here. Family is everything. Thanks again 🙏🏼😊
Thanks, Alex and there will definitely be a workshop on this in the New Year.
Kevin Mullins - I’m interested, definitely! Please let me know when you know more so I can get organized. 😊
What's the highest iso value do you use that is usable since you don't use much flash? Btw love your documentary style shooting..
Kevin, try cosyspeed streetomatic bags. . They should suit you well.
I've got several Cpsyspeed bags, Krzysztof. They are great, but for me I prefer them when I'm out shooting on the streets and may need a few more lenses etc. For weddings, I prefer not to have bulk around my body.
Just one question Kevin : you said in few video you shoot with BBF, do you keep pushing your af-l button, or you just push it once and leave it, then recompose ? I'm really confused by this, if I need to keep my finger pushing or if just one push is enough. Thanks :)
There is a setting in the cameras to set the button to PRESSING, which means you can keep the button pressed (or not).
I tend to have it set to pressing and work that way.
Take 2 fulframe with 2lenses 16-28mm & 85mm!
I ditched FF cameras many years ago. Too heavy and cumbersome for my style.
Love that all of that gears can fit in a small bag… Do you plan to get an XT3?
how do you light up receptions during speeches, first dances ect without using flash? That small little led surely can't be enough light for that.
Hi Kevin, glad you're on You Tube. I've been asked to shoot a wedding soon, which will be a first for me so I want to be as prepared as possible. One thing that's bugging me is a wedding photographer dress code - is there one? I'm thinking smart but not formal, so I can move about freely. But that said, I don't want to offend anyone. What do you wear?
Hi Matt. I typically wear trousers, shirt and jacket. I don't normally wear a tie unless it's at a venue that insists on it. I'll also dress like the guests if the situation demands. So, when I photographed a fancy dress wedding - I dressed like a crocodile :-)
Love your work Kevin. Your style is to be discreet and blend in with the guests, so what do you do with that big camera bag?
It’s a small bag really, but I don’t carry it around when shooting.
Thanks for taking the time to reply :-) it looks huge on the video and I thought surely he doesn't carry that over his shoulder LOL I'm thinking he must leave it in the car. I'm new to wedding photography and yours and Bradley Hanson's styles are right up my street. I did a wedding last weekend, candid style, 2 Olympus OMDs and left the bag in the car, I had a Lowepro Trekker bum bag to carry the flash (just in case), wide angle lens and spares
If You have to choose one lens 16mm 1,4 or 23 1,4 for wedding photography, what would it be?
What technique do you prefer to clean the xt3 sensor?
Hi Kevin. Great video en amazing shots. Question: What is the brand of the X100F lenshood?
Thanks. It’s simply called SquareHood
Thanks Kevin! Didn't see the link. Ordered one for my X100F
Thanks for the exceptional video as always! One question: why do you tape the top "Fujifilm X-Pro2" logo? thank you in advance!
Because it's white, and my camera is black. I want it to be as discreet as possible ideally.
Hi Kevin, you have some lovely images there. I'm also a Wedding photographer and curious about your very light weight set up and the Fuji system as a whole. I've always been a focus and recompose person and stuck to centre point AF until recently. I started using a Sony Mirrorless body as a second camera body and the AF-C wide mode has really been quite a revelation for me in terms of keeper rate for moving shots. Can I ask, what focus mode do you use on these Fuji cameras? I often go through phases of thinking that centre point AF and recomposing is the most simple and effective method, but then get blown away by technology such as eye-af (at the same time as being concerned with will the camera choose the right subject or not). It'll be great to hear how you deal with AF on these cameras.
Keep up the great work - I've subscribed!
Hi Sam. Thanks for subscribing:-). I'm a habitual focus and recompose guy. The Face detection and zone focus modes of the Fuji's are very good (though I've heard amazing things about the Sony's too). However, I prefer to be in total control of what I'm shooting. I remember back in the day using area focusing on my Canon system and it regularly selected the wrong person (this was 9 years ago so I'm sure the Canon system is better now).
I'll use the zone AF perhaps when I'm shooting in a crowded scene and it's not imperative that I am 100% getting the exact subject I want. It works really well, but of course, it's a larger focus area so there is the latitude for the camera to select something other than what I want.
The Face Detection is different and again, I'll use that, usually in crowded scenes. I don't take too many shots. I don't shoot 10's of frames per image to get one keeper which means I can be in control totally of the focus.
I hope that makes sense.
Thanks for taking the time to reply Kevin, much appreciated! Do you use any kind of focus tracking for the confetti shots?
Yep. I'll use CH and Continuous focus - but again, using the centre point. Really the only time I'll "spray and pray" is the confetti and sometimes during the recessional too.
great shots, what focusing mode you use for the majority of the shots. Autofocus, continuous focus, manual?
Thanks. Lot's of different images in the film. A combination of AF, AF-C and Manual.
Kevin, did you ever try out the 56 APD version? If yes, you obviously did not choose it over the standard 56mm, yet I'd like to know whether it may be worthwhile looking into it. I know that the APD filter costs you some light...
Never tried the APD, Bernhard. Sorry....
Great vid, loads of info.
Very surprised to see no flash at all.
What do you do at night?
Thanks. I use the little LED light.
yer i saw that.
i gotta down size my gear too.
cheers
There is no logo on the XPRO. Is it a standard XPRO?
The logo is taped up :-)
Hi Kevin great video! Apart from the 256gb for back up what other memory cards do you use? Thank you!
I use a combination of 32GB Sandisk Extreme UHSII cards and recently some new 64GB UHS1 cards. I don't want to change cards any longer when shooting.
Hi Kevin thanks for the video. Just letting you know the link to the memory bag isn't the same bag in the video.
Ah, thanks Des - I can't find the exact model on Amazon. I actually bought it from Snow and Rock.
Kevin Mullins cool. I will have a look. Also Quick qustion moved from canon to fuji last year. Got xpro2 and xt1. I still cant afford a 2nd xpro2 body. Would you still shoot a wedding with xt1 ?
Sure would. In fact I shot about two years worth of weddings with a pair of X-T1s :-)
Thanks. I'm still amazed by the images I get from the XT1. In the finished wedding books I can't tell between the cameras. ;)
Thanks for the video Kevin. Can I ask, do you recommend buying the X70 instead of the X100f for an extra camera and for travel?
Hi Jessica. They are both very different cameras. I see the X70 as more of a pocketable and probably travel camera but it won't give you as big prints and the sensor is older. The X100F, though bigger, is going to give you better image quality.
For your wide lens choice, you mentioned you don't go wider than the 18mm. Is the faster 16mm just too an odd of a focal length? They seem so close, care to elaborate?
Yea, I tend to avoid the 16m. More out of personal choice than technical differences.
Thank you for that Video! Do you use the Manfrotto LUMIMUSE 8 LED or a other Lumimuse? Thank you
I use the Lumimuse 6
Hi Kevin, I noticed you don't use any filters and you don't cap your lens (except the x70 and x100f with hood) - what are your thoughts behind this approach?
Hi Daniel. I don't really like using caps or end caps either for that matter. It just makes loading the lens much quicker.
Most interesting Kevin. Does a standard lens (35mm in APS-C) just not feature at all?
Not really. I have both the 1.4 and f2 35mm lenses but I just don’t shoot in that 50mm (FF) ground very often.
Kevin, Im considering getting some of this equipment for a shoot in Croatia in August. I normally shoot with a Canon 5Dsr and all the tons of lenses. Im a commercial photographer. I am trying to lighten the load for the flight from the USA to Croatia. Can you talk about the focusing you use? I mean do you look thru the view finder or the back? It may be a stupid question but Ive never even touched one of these and Im a bit concerned about the electronic focusing. Is it easy to use?
I typically look through the VF - but the X-T2 has a very good tilt screen if you prefer to shoot that way. The sensor in the X-Pro2, X-T2 and the X-H1 are the same so really it comes down to ergonomics. I much prefer smaller and lighter cameras hence I gravitate towards the X-Pro2. Focusing is not an issue in terms of focus acquisition.
Great video! Your camera, is their fullframe or crop sensor?
Thanks. They are APS-C.
Do you have a camera insert inside that bag to protect everything from rolling around? Or do you just place everything loose inside?
No inserts :-)
Very good video, thanks Kevin.But ... I thought wrong but you have really sold your X - E3 ?Or not used for weddings ?-Best
Lordy no - I still have the X-E3. I love that camera. I use it more for out and about filming and Street stuff though.
Hahh, just bought the lumimuse on Friday, worked with it on Saturday on a wedding, it is already broken, I used from hand as you, give some extra light on the object. At one point I placed on the flash hot shoe. An hour later it just fall off from the camera and broke all apart but still works. The hot shoe attachment holds the led really unsafely. Any opinion what to tell to manfrotto?:)
No idea. I’ve used mine for two years and it’s been fine. My hot shoe attachment is too tight if anything.
Do you use UV lens filters to protect the front element ? thanks
No, no filters.
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Thanks for your reply
Any tips on processing 6400iso iRAW files ?
X-t3
Can you explain your thinking around having 3, 23mm options in the bag - X100f, f2 and f1. 2 ?
Of course. The f2 lens is generally a backup though I may use it if the light is reasonable and it’s a prolonged period of time. The 100f is much better for very close up work - I’ll likely use that at cluttered drinks receptions where I want to blend in as much as possible. The 100d can be shot with one hand and I can hold a drink in the other :-)
Which lens do you keep on the strap?
Kevin, do you see the X100S or X100f as an appropriate second body to a XT3 with the 56 mm? (To avoid investing in another xt2 or xt3 paired with the 23 mm f1.4) Thanks for your feedback!
Sure, X100F definitely.
Kevin Mullins thanks for the quick one!! 🙌
Do you deliver mostly B&W ?
You just told the whole Internet that you leave a bag full of expensive cameras in your car whenever you're working
Would you ever teach a CreativeLive class on how to run a business like yours and shoot like you? Or if not on CreativeLive some other platform?
Walnut Street Photography If Creative Live ever got in touch, then of course - though I doubt I’m on their radar. I do offer workshops via my website : www.kevinmullinsworkshops.co.uk
hi there kevin, thanks for sharing. i was wondering that you don't take a 35mm - 1.4 f.e., with you? any reasons?
35mm (50ish FF equiv) just isn't a focal length I work at much. It's neither wide enough to be context setting nor long enough for separation I find. I know lots of people who shoot exclusively at that focal range though so it's horses for course s.
Hi Kevin, thanks for a peek into your bag. I've just looked through the attributes of a wedding I recently shot using my X-pro2, X-E2 and X100T. Low and behold by a country miles the 56 1.2 and the 23mm f2 (I havent got the 1.4 yet) got used way more than anything else. I did use the 35 1.4 occasionally to crop into hugs and stuff, felt like a nice distance for that, not too invasive. But the 56 certainly stole the show in finished results. Thanks again.
buenas fotos
Where do you get your photobook/coffee table books printed in most cases?
Currently, I'm doing my wedding albums with Jorgensen of Australia. Prints are dealt with by Digitalab in Newcastle.
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Thank you very much!
nice guy :) nice video :)
You said 256g card for RAW and the main card for JP's? So you edit your JP's instead of the draw file?
In a lot of cases, yes.
Which Up-strap do you use
I'm not sure exactly which one it is. The one in the video is the smaller one they do for mirrorless cameras. I also have two larger ones from my DSLR days.
what is the specific name of the filson bag?
It's David Alan Harvey Magnum edition.
what case is that on your laptop?
Hmmm. I can't remember. I got it from Amazon though.
Where are you..I have seen anything from you on any platform
It's been very busy and I've had some family issues to deal with too. Back now though :-)
Do you have your own presets ?
Kind of, but if you look for my Black and White and Colour Processing videos on this channel it should all be come clear :-)
Love your Fuji kit I aspire to grow mine to the likes of yours. Great video.
So the 18mm is not as bad as people say it is.....
The 18mm is excellent.
Subscribed KEV :-)
Thanks, Kev :-)
Great vid Kevin! Fuji shooter from Nova Scotia Canada! So with your laptop/computer...that must be your main editing machine at home and you have your files on an external, etc.? Then on the go, your just using the smart previews in the catalog - is that correct?
I use smart previews synced across drop box for when I'm on the go. I don't need to use an external drive as I never need to take the RAW's or larger JPEGs with me.
Kevin Mullins oh ok! I’m having a time wrapping my head around how I would use them. I have a central iMac at home with 3 external drives. If I wanted to edit a wedding on a laptop in the go I’d have to create / export a NEW catalog file with smart previews to put on MacBook. Once I’m done I’d have to reimport the smart preview edits to the original catalog file on iMac. I think... lol
I’m creating a video about this as we speak :-)
Hi Kevin, since your wedding photography is more about documentaries style and candid shots, how do you deal with a situation when the wedding’s environment is boring and then it’s difficult to capture great candid moments. I have this issue several times when i do birthday etc photography sessions. Therefore, i’m not fully confident to do wedding photography that is more about capturing candid moments. Thank you very much for your inspiring videos
Hi Rakan. Thanks for the comment. You know, I actually dedicate a whole section of my Wedding PJ workshop to "what happens when nothing happens". And the fact is, there is always something happening - you just need to look for it. I'll be doing another video soon covering this.
Hi! I have decided to switch from canon to Fuji. I need a camera which I can easily carry with me always. I looked thru the Fuji universe and I am getting a xe3+23mm kit almost $300 cheaper den buying xt20 and 23f2 separately. SLR & rangefinder style is really not an issue but Fuji doesn't really updates rangefinder styles with video features. I need it for night photography and make short films. What camera & lens would you recommend for me?
X-e3 and the 23 is a fine choice. I have that combo.
Kevin Mullins is it good for night photography and film making?
Yea, it’s got the same sensor as the bigger cameras. If you look in my channel there is a 4K video I shot in New York with the x-e3.
Kevin Mullins I have seen it already . Between 23 f1.4 and F2, does that one stop of light make a difference?
Hey so I bought the Fuji x100f and tried photographing at night at a party and every pic I took came out BLURRY!!! What am I doing wrong
I would imagine you are shooting at too slow a shutter speed. You can help by adding light (flash), increasing ISO or using a smaller F stop.
Kevin Mullins yea that brings me to my next question lol how on earth do u use the built in flash on the x100f?
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