DXO Perspective, tested with Fujinon XF 14/2.8

Couple weeks ago I downloaded DXO Perspective (OSX,  App Store). It was free but now it goes for  $12.99 :)

Here is my quick test using X-Pro1 + Fujinon XF 14/2.8

Ilford PanF Plus 50 vs. X-Trans vs. Foveon

I like to shoot film and still shooting at least couple rolls a year. After reading that Ilford opened film processing lab in US I decided to try their service to test my favourite PanF+50 (35mm film) against my favourite digital sensors, Fujifilm X-trans and Sigma Foveon. Obviously I used my favourite cameras for the task: Fuji X-Pro1, Nikon FM2 and Sigma DP2M :)

Here is my results.

B&W with Foveon Merrill

Lately I am using DP2M almost exclusively as my B&W camera. Not because something wrong with its colour rendition but because I love how Foveon handles B&W.

Misty morning, Gull river, Ontario

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vkphoto

The Fuji colours

When I switched to digital the foliage season here in Ontario has become a very challenging photography exercise for me. I just couldn't capture the palette of colours when nature explodes and leaves beginning to change from green to fiery hues. I've tried various  cameras from every leading brand but never got it done right. Until the Fuji X-Trans is arrived. After using X-Pro1 for more than a year, I have to say that this camera+sensor+lens(s)  is truly a perfect "colour capturing" combination.

Here is some pictures (actually many pictures) from my recent trip to the Ontario cottage country, hope you like them :)

Taking pictures in the rain

Although Fuji X-Pro1 is not weather sealed it did survive in some pretty nasty condition, including the hail storm. But would I do it again? Absolutely not! Followed on recommendation from one of the dpreview forum member I bought very inexpensive rain sleeves from OP/TECH and tested them today.

They may look almost like a regular plastic bag, but surprisingly do the job well. I spent about an hour under the drizzling rain taking pictures in my garden and both camera and the lens were absolutely dry.

Drawstring is pretty snug and if you add filter to your lens it will be even more protected. Overall the product is good, compact (fits in the pocket) but can be very handy in harsh weather conditions.

All the best,
vkphoto