MK1 Photography Blog

Blubell love..... I used the V today and the small flash i own that allows it to be used off camera. This was the page that mentions the use of the flash  Fuji x100V OCF Why use flash at all you mat]y ask? Well i used the little unit from above to add a little fill light within the scene, it gives the flowers a little more "pop" and lifts them within the scene.  I know its a flower we all know and love i will attempt to prduce more shots showing them - i do hope you enjoy them all Mark

Its the V's turn I decided to give the V a run out as I fancied a viewfinder for a change. As I have mentioned before the V does close up quite well not technically macro but pretty close. Obviously the finished image is wonderful of course  Have a look and I hope you enjoy

After returning from Norfolk the bluebells are out Today we have simple blog post showing the beauty of spring moving forwards here in the UK. I always love seeing the start of the bluebells flowering in the local wodland, they must be a very ancient variety as the woods are quite remote. The type is the British standard Hyacinthoides non- scripta the  Spanish variant is more common in some locations.

So we had a really lovely break up in Norfolk  Back to reality now and heres Indi All worn out..... Taken on the XF10 just a while ago. She loved the seaside and adored the beach We bought her a new toy to carry sadly it lasted three days in her still powerful jaws crunching it constantly! Whilst walking along the beach we saw this crab, it seemed to be staring back at us. These really are beautiful in the sun the XF10 did a good job

Norfolk for a few days The 10F does a few shots with its best partner the X100V

XF10 close ups today As its not actually a macro lens the camera does well on close focus, i dont know the actual distance but it gives a good rendition of an image. As its such a lightweight camera its easy to hold close amongst the flowers and other objects, the photo of Indi at home was taken at ISO 1000 and it captured alot of detail. The lens is very sharp and editing on here looks a great detailed shot. I have attached a photo of the edits going on whilst on this tablet.

A contrast today almost spring like sunshine It was great to go out and listen to the sounds of the woodland again today, the birds are in full song and it’s a pure mindfulness delight. It’s surprising how calming the woods are at different times, the starkness of winter, springs development of colour and sounds. Then I look forward to the end of April when May gives the feeling of summer’s appearance. I am sure with all that has happened to us personally the woods give peacefulness and solace when you are there in a solitary moment. Anyway on to the photography 

A fairly rare event in April - snow! We awoke to heavy “wet” snow this morning and it obviously changes the scene when Indi and I ventured out. The trees were heavy with the snow and it seemed to outline the branches on them. As the bluebells are starting to appear here and there it was strange to see.  Cameras are always fooled by the brightness of the snow and always try to record the scene as 15% grey and leave the snow looking somewhat muddy. Always best to slightly over expose the image if not shooting the scene in RAW.

OMG! The XF10 seems to be equal to the V should I bother to keep it? It’s a real conundrum the XF10 although a far cheaper camera at £249 compared to £1200 for the V! The little XF10 really does seem to be up in IQ to the V and yes of course the V has that wonderful viewfinder but I really am getting the results from it. I do love shooting with the V it just feels and handles better of course but the IQ conundrum makes it very difficult. As you know the focus debate goes on about this little camera but I seem to cope well with it, the V is amazing but £1000 more? Of course no I am the V fan boy and I do adore that camera but have a look at these images..........