jourdan.merritt wrote:
If you look at photos taken with the XCD55 and GF55, they have a totally different look and feel. This isn't to say that the Hasselblad isn't a great camera, because it is. But the photos out of the Fuji have much more pop, better focus falloff, and to me, look more like photos taken on cameras like the Pentax 67. I know not everyone believes in the MF look.
Assuming you shoot wide open, isn't that just shallow DOF? The GF55 is f/1.7 where the 55V is f/2.5.
If you shoot the XCD 80mm f/1.9 it is also going to give you a different look.
Even stopped down it's a different look to my eye. Purely subjective though. I wish we could have the perfect blent of hasselblad ergo and UI with fuji glass.
jourdan.merritt wrote:
Even stopped down it's a different look to my eye. Purely subjective though. I wish we could have the perfect blent of hasselblad ergo and UI with fuji glass.
The Fuji is more than twice the weight as well, simply different design goals and compromises, the Hasselblad is designed to be a lighter weight versatile walk around lens.
There are a few Fuji to X adapter showed up recently. You can use AF Fuji GF glass on X2D though you have to rely on e shutter.
FYI
jourdan.merritt wrote:
Even stopped down it's a different look to my eye. Purely subjective though. I wish we could have the perfect blent of hasselblad ergo and UI with fuji glass.
flash wrote:
It’s not really that the Hasselblad is worse. Just that they refuse to make any claims about weather sealing. Leica’s (and Olympus) on the other hand have actual IP ratings.
I’m not sure that I trust my GFX anymore than my X2D. OTOH I’ve used my X2D in some brutal environments, with a little help from gaffa tape. Didn’t even need to clean the sensor after this. My X2D/2 will be with me in Greenland and Antartica this year.
Godon
May I ask a quick question? When you tape up the camera and lens for a slightly (!!) dusty environment like this, which areas do you feel need to be covered? Anywhere with any sort of movement or join? Great photo, by the way.
Andrew CD wrote:
May I ask a quick question? When you tape up the camera and lens for a slightly (!!) dusty environment like this, which areas do you feel need to be covered? Anywhere with any sort of movement or join? Great photo, by the way.
For trips like this I carry a roll of 2” Gaffe tape (not duct tape) as it comes off with no residue. It has to be carried in checked luggage btw. (All my tripods have Gaffe tape rolls on the legs as well.) I tape most of the camera and lens, relying on AF. Basically only the rear screen/evf/grip is visible but I even taped the edges of the screen down. The dials and shutter button are un-tapped and I’ve not had problems. It’s ugly but really effective. I find it more effective than those plastic bags they sell for that job. I also have a UV filter on, which is rare for me. It takes me only 5 minutes to tape to this level. Gaffe tape tears easily into strips so it’s pretty easy to do a *neat* job. My strap is attached to the tripod plate which is attached after taping the base. That strap still has colour in it!
I use the brush regularly throughout the day. The dry powder comes off easily and I made sure I got it off before it got wet. Back at the hotel I used another brush, rocket blower and a dry cotton tip to clean the camera before removing the tape. Never use liquid or the dust will stain. The camera has zero marks or stains on it after 4 continuous days of this treatment.
Combined with the brush I carry I’ve never had an issue. I’ve used this technique many times but this was the worst environment I’ve been in for dust, obviously. Also I did this 4 days in a row on this trip. Not once did a local throw powder directly at the camera. They were incredibly respectful and basically wiped huge clumps of the stuff all over my head….. Many gestured to hold the camera away while they applied the powder. I also didn’t need to clean my sensor for the entire trip.
Holi, in Varanassi is a wild and thrilling experience but very safe. And a photographers paradise.
Photo credit is Russell Shakespeare. He’s a Leica Ambassador and expert on Varanassi having travelled there over 30 times.
flash wrote:
For trips like this I carry a roll of 2” Gaffe tape (not duct tape) as it comes off with no residue. It has to be carried in checked luggage btw. (All my tripods have Gaffe tape rolls on the legs as well.) I tape most of the camera and lens, relying on AF. Basically only the rear screen/evf/grip is visible but I even taped the edges of the screen down. The dials and shutter button are un-tapped and I’ve not had problems. It’s ugly but really effective. I find it more effective than those plastic bags they sell for that job. I also have a UV filter on, which is rare for me. It takes me only 5 minutes to tape to this level. Gaffe tape tears easily into strips so it’s pretty easy to do a *neat* job. My strap is attached to the tripod plate which is attached after taping the base. That strap still has colour in it!
I use the brush regularly throughout the day. The dry powder comes off easily and I made sure I got it off before it got wet. Back at the hotel I used another brush, rocket blower and a dry cotton tip to clean the camera before removing the tape. Never use liquid or the dust will stain. The camera has zero marks or stains on it after 4 continuous days of this treatment.
Combined with the brush I carry I’ve never had an issue. I’ve used this technique many times but this was the worst environment I’ve been in for dust, obviously. Also I did this 4 days in a row on this trip. Not once did a local throw powder directly at the camera. They were incredibly respectful and basically wiped huge clumps of the stuff all over my head….. Many gestured to hold the camera away while they applied the powder. I also didn’t need to clean my sensor for the entire trip.
Holi, in Varanassi is a wild and thrilling experience but very safe. And a photographers paradise.
Photo credit is Russell Shakespeare. He’s a Leica Ambassador and expert on Varanassi having travelled there over 30 times.
For trips like this I carry a roll of 2” Gaffe tape (not duct tape) as it comes off with no residue. It has to be carried in checked luggage btw. (All my tripods have Gaffe tape rolls on the legs as well.) I tape most of the camera and lens, relying on AF. Basically only the rear screen/evf/grip is visible but I even taped the edges of the screen down. The dials and shutter button are un-tapped and I’ve not had problems. It’s ugly but really effective. I find it more effective than those plastic bags they sell for that job. I also have a UV filter on, which is rare for me. It takes me only 5 minutes to tape to this level. Gaffe tape tears easily into strips so it’s pretty easy to do a *neat* job. My strap is attached to the tripod plate which is attached after taping the base. That strap still has colour in it!...Show more →
For what it's worth, I would advise people to not use just any gaff tape on camera parts unless the roll is fresh from the store and is by a reputable brand of gaff tape such as ProGaff, Tesa, or Permacel. These brands use a synthetic rubber compound that can withstand more heat before the rubber breaks down and leaves sticky residue behind. The cheap stuff you find on Amazon often uses natural rubber adhesive (it's cheaper) that can bond with other materials after just 24 hours. Trust me, I was once a gaffer!
If you really need tape on a camera for temporary protection I'd recommend getting a 1" and 2" roll of kraft paper tape, sometimes called console tape. They're made to be stuck onto things like recording consoles or other electronics that produce heat. Here's a link to one I'd choose:
But again, I wouldn't tape up the camera and leave it on for more than a couple of days and expect things to be fine afterwards. For people that buy used Leicas it's often very easy to see where someone taped up the Leica logo and left it on for a while.
terencepatrick wrote:
For what it's worth, I would advise people to not use just any gaff tape on camera parts unless the roll is fresh from the store and is by a reputable brand of gaff tape such as ProGaff, Tesa, or Permacel. These brands use a synthetic rubber compound that can withstand more heat before the rubber breaks down and leaves sticky residue behind. The cheap stuff you find on Amazon often uses natural rubber adhesive (it's cheaper) that can bond with other materials after just 24 hours. Trust me, I was once a gaffer!
If you really need tape on a camera for temporary protection I'd recommend getting a 1" and 2" roll of kraft paper tape, sometimes called console tape. They're made to be stuck onto things like recording consoles or other electronics that produce heat. Here's a link to one I'd choose:
But again, I wouldn't tape up the camera and leave it on for more than a couple of days and expect things to be fine afterwards. For people that buy used Leicas it's often very easy to see where someone taped up the Leica logo and left it on for a while. ...Show more →
Agreed. But in my case I put it on in the morning and remove before dinner. I wouldn't leave tape on for days as any dust has more chance of staining over time.
Most cameras are pretty robust nowdays. I only tape in extreme circumstances and only for that day. I've had no problems and I've done this dozens of times over the years.
