Geek Articles

A Technical Review of the Fujifilm GF 30mm Tilt Shift

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I’ve had a Fujifilm 30mm GF f/5.6 tilt/shift lens on loan from Lensrentals for about three weeks, and I’ve done the basic testing. I had hoped to get some time using the lens the way it was intended, but testing this complex lens turned out to take all the time I’d allotted to the task. […]

Equipment

Using Video LEDs for Photography

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I’ve talked a lot on this blog about using constant lights typically aimed for videography, for photography. It’s a typical article I keep bringing up as I upgrade my lights on both the video and photo sides and look for any crossover that can be found. The reason is simple – if you’ve ever been […]

Equipment

Is The Profoto Pro-D3 a Viable Alternative to Pro Packs?

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I love Pro Packs and have used them for a number of years in my work. Their reliability, power ratios, and quality of light are unmatched, but so is their price. If you’re looking to get a new Profoto Pro-11 pack, you’re looking to pay about the same price as a nearly new Toyota Corrola […]

Equipment

3D Prints for Photographers & Videographers

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A few months ago, I was spending a lot of time looking for a converter ring that would convert Bowen mount lights, so that they worked for Profoto modifiers. The system seems simple enough, but like so many other times in my career as a photographer, I could not find this tool that would be […]

GFX100 Focusing

Resolution Tests

A Deep Dive Into Manually Focusing MILCs

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This post is of interest to any user of a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC). I’ve illustrated it with images from the Fujifilm GFX 100. Here’s the Cliff Notes version: Use as much magnification as you can subject to 2, below Use a low peaking sensitivity to produce visible peaking at the chosen magnification. The […]

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