MK1 Photography Blog

The X100 got very bored so it came out for two photos in the rain It still does some very nice shots .....

So today's post is really a slight chance to air my views on this beautiful little camera the X100 from 2011 The Fujifilm X100 camera series, including the original model, was special for several reasons: 1. **Retro Design:** The X100 had a distinct, retro-inspired design that harked back to classic film cameras. This design not only appealed to enthusiasts but also set it apart from other digital cameras on the market. 2. **Hybrid Viewfinder:** One of the most unique features was its hybrid viewfinder, which could switch between optical and electronic modes. The optical viewfinder offered a real-time, through-the-lens view, while the electronic viewfinder provided additional information and framing assistance. 3. **Large Sensor:** Equipped with an APS-C-sized sensor, the X100 delivered high image quality with good low-light performance and dynamic range. This was a notable feature considering the camera's compact size. 4. **Fast Prime Lens:** The fixed 23mm f/2 lens (35mm equi

So this is a new passion for me - macro photography. The Olympus OMD EM1 MK3 has a great macro set up with the 60mm f2.8 macro lens. I also acquired a great flash diffuser to use with my Pixapro 350 flash. Here are some images Macro photography is a specialized form of close-up photography that focuses on capturing extremely detailed images of small subjects, typically at a magnification ratio of 1:1 or higher. The primary goal of macro photography is to reveal intricate details that are not easily visible to the naked eye, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the miniature world. Key features of macro photography: Magnification: The main characteristic that sets macro photography apart is the high level of magnification it achieves. This means that the subject appears life-size or larger on the camera sensor, showcasing even the tiniest details with exceptional clarity. Small Subjects: Macro photography primarily involves capturing subjects that are relatively small, such as inse

It's been a long decision making process but i feel that now its final.... Now i have invested in an Olympus camera for all my photography. I chose this system because it offers the most in features and performance of i think most manufacturers. I chose them due to their low weight and excellent lenses they offer a pro level service with repairs and cleaning too. The sharpness of the camera I have chosen is remarkable it is an Olympus OMD 1 Mkiii and has 6 stops of image stabilisation which helps me a great deal. Lens wise I will be buying their 12 -45 f/4.0 pro lens and the amazing 60mm f/2 .8 macro lens for a new venture of macro photography. I hope to post some images on here soon Mark

 Today I tried out the Finepix X100 in jpeg mode to see if it renders a good image  Indi was in her dog cage/bed and just had to be photographed! I quite like the files from this little old camera more now than ever before, there's a certain depth and softness that really gives the image character. For those that are interested the exposure was 1/30 sec f/4.0 ISO 3200 the camera was supported on a manfrotto pixie tripod. Below is an image from yesterday this was lit with flash from the camera and it really gives beautiful RAW files from this camera are really adaptable and easily edited. The exposure was 1/1000 sec f/2.8 ISO 400 obviously as I have previously discussed the leaf shutter allows high shutter syncing

To me the best form of flash off camera really needs not to show that flash has actually been used.  The photographs of Indi below were lit with the Lightpix tiny little flash I have featured on this blog before. As we had high ISO and of course the leaf shutter then not much power is required. They turned out very nice

I captured this little butterfly tonight as it took a breather on the washing line prop in our garden. It didn't move as I approached it with my camera so I was very lucky to capture it. I used my phone to capture the image it's a Samsung S22 Ultra and has an amazing 108mp pixel binned file, this image was 20mb so quite large! The phone has three camera systems and these following images show the variation you can get. Its simply amazing what these modern smartphones can do apparently on YouTube many participants have printed files from this phone up to A0 size which is mad! I read somewhere that the sales of cameras well compact cameras is actually down 22% year on year. The XF10 doesn't seem to be getting much of a look in these days as I have been very impressed by this S22 Ultra. One note to oneself try to use the camera in landscape orientation as then they won't appear so phone like. Hope you enjoy my photography even though it's a phone.........