Fuji X series club

Sinister · 07-24-2019, 11:42 AM - **8 Likes**

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Originally posted by Zooland

Question to Sinister:
Are those images taken with Sony or Fujifilm?
bit confused...

All shots here taken with Fuji - EXIFs are with FlickR

Originally posted by Driline

I own the Sony RX 100 and find the reds produced by it are much more accurate (deeper) in sunlight than my Fuji X-T1 but the Fuji is much better with all the rest of the colors. Do you find the same?

I actually never monitored the reds.... more the general appearance and in favour of Fuji. Though I now found a set of LR presets which I am happy with.

Another 15-45

Last edited by Sinister; 07-24-2019 at 12:22 PM.

Sinister · 07-28-2019, 03:30 AM - **7 Likes**

LeRolls · 07-29-2019, 09:03 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Driline

How much input do you have to give these models for posing or do they pretty much know what they want?[COLOR="Silver"]

Totally depends on the shoot and the model. Sometimes the models have very specific looks and concepts they want. Other times they want me to make all the decisions. In general it's usually a combination of the two.

Jonathan Mac · 07-30-2019, 03:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Forward and backward bokeh with the X-T20 and 35/1.4 wide open

Night light II by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Night light III by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Driline · 07-30-2019, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by LeRolls

Totally depends on the shoot and the model. Sometimes the models have very specific looks and concepts they want. Other times they want me to make all the decisions. In general it's usually a combination of the two.

What camera bag and lenses do you typically take on a model shoot?

LeRolls · 07-30-2019, 10:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Driline

What camera bag and lenses do you typically take on a model shoot?

The bag is not important. I have a few that I use. As far as lenses I have the 56mm f1.2 and the 90mm f2 for pics. Sometimes the 50mm f2 for video.

Kuzma · 08-01-2019, 01:50 PM - **1 Like**

LeRolls · 08-07-2019, 08:20 AM - **2 Likes**

ZeGaby · 08-07-2019, 12:34 PM - **3 Likes**

I recently bought a X-T1 + 27mm f/2.8 for an alldays use.
It's a little bit different from my Pentax K1, but with some practice it become easier !

On the road ... again

After the sunset

Avenay

Sinister · 08-09-2019, 08:24 AM - **4 Likes**

all with the 15-45mm

Kuzma · 08-10-2019, 02:31 AM - **3 Likes**

Jonathan Mac · 08-12-2019, 04:57 AM - **3 Likes**

X-T20 and 35mm f/1.4

Mara by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

selfnoise · 08-14-2019, 10:07 AM

I'm considering dipping my toes in to the X system, does anyone here still use a Pentax K to X adapter and do you like it? I'm particularly interested in one that allows for manual control of aperture on lenses without a aperture ring.

Sinister · 08-14-2019, 11:44 AM - **4 Likes**

15-45mm on X-Pro2, Velvia and some tweaking

Jonathan Mac · 08-15-2019, 03:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by selfnoise

I'm considering dipping my toes in to the X system, does anyone here still use a Pentax K to X adapter and do you like it? I'm particularly interested in one that allows for manual control of aperture on lenses without a aperture ring.

I have both types - with and without control over aperture. The one without aperture control is better built and I prefer it for old manual lenses, but the one with aperture control works very well. Mine are both "K&F Concept" brand, which is my preferred brand for adapters (I have a couple of others for other mounts). They cost a bit more than the cheapest Chinese ones but they're worth it.

Here's a link to a K&F Concept one with aperture control, but this is not the same model as I have. It looks like it offers click-less control, rather than the seven or eight different click-stops that mine has:

K&F Concept adapter for Pentax DA PK mount lens to Fujifilm X-Pro2 M1 T20 KF?DAX 6936069206975 | eBay

I've used DA limited lenses on my X-M1 and it's a combination which works very well indeed, due to the small size of the lenses and the decently smooth focusing action. In fact I used the X-M1 for a couple of years purely with adapted lenses before starting to buy some Fujifilm lenses (which I've found to be excellent). These days I use an X-T20 but the experience of shooting manual lenses is very similar and I thoroughly recommend the Fujifilm cameras for the purpose - they work better than Pentax DSLRs, providing auto-exposure and good focus peaking. The X system cameras have fantastic image quality and what started as a second camera to have something lighter than my K-3 has developed into a second system which I use as much as my digital Pentax stuff.

* * *

Here's a recent shot from the X-T20 and 35mm f/1.4. It was taken wide open but I should have stopped down a bit.

Bow by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

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Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Zooland Question to Sinister: Are those images taken with Sony or Fujifilm? bit confused... All shots here taken with Fuji - EXIFs are with FlickR Originally posted by Driline I own the Sony RX 100 and find the reds produced by it are much more accurate (deeper) in sunlight than my Fuji X-T1 but the Fuji is much better with all the rest of the colors. Do you find the same? I actually never monitored the reds.... more the general appearance and in favour of Fuji. Though I now found a set of LR presets which I am happy with. Another 15-45 Last edited by Sinister; 07-24-2019 at 12:22 PM.

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LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by Driline How much input do you have to give these models for posing or do they pretty much know what they want?[COLOR="Silver"] Totally depends on the shoot and the model. Sometimes the models have very specific looks and concepts they want. Other times they want me to make all the decisions. In general it's usually a combination of the two.

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897 Original Poster	Forward and backward bokeh with the X-T20 and 35/1.4 wide open Night light II by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr Night light III by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

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Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by LeRolls Totally depends on the shoot and the model. Sometimes the models have very specific looks and concepts they want. Other times they want me to make all the decisions. In general it's usually a combination of the two. What camera bag and lenses do you typically take on a model shoot?

07-30-2019, 10:43 PM - 2 Likes	#936
LeRolls Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PSL, FL Posts: 4,504	Originally posted by Driline What camera bag and lenses do you typically take on a model shoot? The bag is not important. I have a few that I use. As far as lenses I have the 56mm f1.2 and the 90mm f2 for pics. Sometimes the 50mm f2 for video.

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ZeGaby Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 308	I recently bought a X-T1 + 27mm f/2.8 for an alldays use. It's a little bit different from my Pentax K1, but with some practice it become easier ! On the road ... again After the sunset Avenay

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selfnoise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westbrook, ME, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 288	I'm considering dipping my toes in to the X system, does anyone here still use a Pentax K to X adapter and do you like it? I'm particularly interested in one that allows for manual control of aperture on lenses without a aperture ring.

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Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	15-45mm on X-Pro2, Velvia and some tweaking

08-15-2019, 03:22 AM - 1 Like	#945
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,897 Original Poster	Originally posted by selfnoise I'm considering dipping my toes in to the X system, does anyone here still use a Pentax K to X adapter and do you like it? I'm particularly interested in one that allows for manual control of aperture on lenses without a aperture ring. I have both types - with and without control over aperture. The one without aperture control is better built and I prefer it for old manual lenses, but the one with aperture control works very well. Mine are both "K&F Concept" brand, which is my preferred brand for adapters (I have a couple of others for other mounts). They cost a bit more than the cheapest Chinese ones but they're worth it. Here's a link to a K&F Concept one with aperture control, but this is not the same model as I have. It looks like it offers click-less control, rather than the seven or eight different click-stops that mine has: K&F Concept adapter for Pentax DA PK mount lens to Fujifilm X-Pro2 M1 T20 KF?DAX 6936069206975 \| eBay I've used DA limited lenses on my X-M1 and it's a combination which works very well indeed, due to the small size of the lenses and the decently smooth focusing action. In fact I used the X-M1 for a couple of years purely with adapted lenses before starting to buy some Fujifilm lenses (which I've found to be excellent). These days I use an X-T20 but the experience of shooting manual lenses is very similar and I thoroughly recommend the Fujifilm cameras for the purpose - they work better than Pentax DSLRs, providing auto-exposure and good focus peaking. The X system cameras have fantastic image quality and what started as a second camera to have something lighter than my K-3 has developed into a second system which I use as much as my digital Pentax stuff. * * * Here's a recent shot from the X-T20 and 35mm f/1.4. It was taken wide open but I should have stopped down a bit. Bow by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr