Hi Dan! As an ex Austinite and musician there I want to mention you were on South Congress not North!😂 I played the Continental Club on South Congress many, many times and just hearing you mention the area makes me homesick! Another great Fuji video!👍

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, David, this was just brought to my attention. Not sure how I got this wrong. It’s been a few years since I was there. At any rate, I appreciate the heads up an I apologize for the error. I really did enjoy my time in Austin and would like to come back. So cool that you played there back in the day!!

Love your photo journey and the background on your camera ownership history!

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Bill! It's been so much fun to share these stories, so I'm glad you're enjoying the series. What are you shooting these days?

Great presentation Dan. I am going to start with s XT2 for now. I may go with a used one and move on to a New XT3 later. Thanks

@DanBaileyPhoto

9 ай бұрын

Thanks again. A used X-T2 would be a great introduction into the system. The X-T3 is very similar, but it does give you some performance and creative enhancements, and improved autofocus. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?

Looking forward to the video about Amber riding through the stream! Love the hiking and biking shots.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment! I’m hoping to get that video done this spring. Are you an action shooter?

Loved this Dan!

@DanBaileyPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Billy! Glad you liked this! Are you currently a Fuji shooter?

Great video Dan, your pronunciation of Scottish words is excellent! I loved your images from Isla, I'm more of a Laphroaig man than a Lagavulin man, but each to their own, there's a whisky for every man, they say over here! This series about the X cameras has me hooked! Don't think I'll be upgrading from my X-T2, that thing is bulletproof. I do want that 100-400mm lens for telephoto landscapes, I think I could do with a bit more reach than my current XC 50-230mm can offer. I wonder if they'll ever make a 150-600mm?

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kevin. I do like Laphroaig as well. We can often get the standard 10 Yr at Costco, and a couple years ago, a friend gave me a bottle of Laphroaig Select. Really enjoyed that one as well! Lagavulin was the first smoky whisky I ever tried, and at the time, it seemed sooooo strong, but now, we're so calibrated to the smoke, we hardly notice it! 🤣 Also love Ardbeg An Oa, which shows up here in our local dealer from time to time. Really good stuff!! The 100-400 is fantastic, as is is the new 70-300, which also works with the Fuji Teleconverters. Might be a better choice for hiking. And yes, Fuji actually has a 150-600 on their roadmap. They announced its development last fall, but I don't know when it's slated for release. We could see it later this year, but it's going to be pretty big and quite expensive; a full-on pro quality lens, similar to their 200mm f/2.

Thanks Dan for another winner down Memory Lane! Your love of photography certainly brought many new people, adventures, trade shows, photo trips, biking, traveling, and more new experiences into your life. I am wondering, What would your life have been like if not for photography? You would have had more time for music, biking tours and races. I am sure other fun and creative experiences. You create enthusiasm and passion with whatever you do! This is a beautiful way to life life! You pack MANY adventures into your years, time goes by so quickly. You are in a flow state in most any moment. This is not easy, even with things people enjoy. You could easily give a class on creativity and curiosity, leaving out the photography and even the music. It is the how you do what you do with MUCH passion & purpose that is most important in life, not the what or the content. Most people focus only on the content. This is great if the topic interest applies to you. It becomes difficult to translate this passion into another area for the audience. However, with your amazing storytelling skills and life of adventure, people can visualize how they could become more passionate in their lives. It is fun & stimulating being around someone who loves whatever they are doing. This describes you very well!! Thank you for sharing and caring Dan!!!

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

As always, Sharana, another wonderful comment. I agree with everything you've said here, and I think that you read me well. While photography is the primary vehicle with which I use as the foundation of my adventurous life, you are correct in your assessment that the enthusiasm and passion for life itself is what drives me most, whether its photography, music, cycling, travel, good food, whisky... For me, it's all about diving in and fully exploring whatever it is that interests me at the time, while at the same time, trying to make room for all of my passions in life. You're right, living with passion and purpose is so essential, but I think that the bridge to all of this is having the curiosity to ask questions and explore all of those different avenues of interest, and the courage to actually step forward and being each journey, having no real idea where it might take you. This is my own key to fulfillment, and it has certainly brought me innumerable rewards. And yes... a constant state of flow, which is not always easy. I do love inspiring others to life their own full lives, and I would like to give more classes/talks on creativity. That's largely what my Photograph on the Brain series is all about, but I'm always looking to spread that message in other ways too.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

And there are certainly times when I think about how my life might have turned out if I had not chosen photography as my main path. I often wonder what it would look like if I had stayed with music. When I was nearing the end of college, I begun to realize that a career as a recording engineer/producer would mean much time spent inside windowless recording studios and smoke-filled bars, and that's the main reason I begun to lean towards outdoor photography. That said, I'm very much intrigued by the way that the music industry has evolved, especially with artists taking charge of their own productions and promotions, by using new technology and media. I'm certainly exploring that myself, with own music I'm making lately, and the music-oriented social media I'm doing on my new Instagram music channel: instagram.com/danbaileymusic/

@sharanamueller7960

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto Interesting comment Dan, considering your working environment, as well as the job and passion. I think many people fail to think of the whole picture here. It is difficult often to get a good fit with both the job and the environment. You were smart in thinking holistically where your body adapts best, just not what you are doing. Maybe if you could have been like John Denver singing in the mountains of Colorado you would have been in your heaven. I can picture you singing in the mountains of Colorado. You love mountains! Also, I love your instagram pics. I never look at instagran. I appreciated your abbreviation, sense of humor, and storytelling with your photos! They certainly caught my eye for awhile. Thank you for sharing and caring Dan, appreciate YOU!! No need to comment.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

I did listen to John Denver when I was a kid, but I grew up to be a little bit more rock and roll 🎸 🤟😀😂

Today I purchased my third Fuji X camera. I have now an X-E4 beside the X-T1 (sooner in retirement), and my all around X-T3. So I waiting for your journey with X-E series :-))))))

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Congratulations!! Sounds like you've got a great setup!! What are you photographing these days?

@hand-heldblender8107

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto I was in a ski touring weekend. From Arolla to Zermatt. Glacier, ice, snow over on the peaks. Just like you 😃

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome!!! 👍

Dan, thank you for these videos. I was a film user (Pentax MX and Super, still have both). I dropped out for a while but never lost the interest and then I found Fujifilm cameras - I loved the analogue dials. Started our small with the Fujifilm XF1 but, now have XT20 and XY2. Love using the xt20 with 27mm great compact combination. XT2 when I want to use larger lens and also battery grip which I love. I can't see myself upgrading anytime soon 'cos I'm still learning to get the best out of what I have.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! That sounds like a great setup and a really good mindset. I'm sure you're having a lot of fun with it! What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?

Hello Dan. After watching 7 of your videos of your journey with Fujifilm, I want to comment on your cycling adventures. It seems to me, that you are the kind of a person, that in your eighties would orchestrating a wheelchair race down a mountain slope or jump in a parachute while in a wheelchair. Let me know if I’m wrong. ❤❤❤

@DanBaileyPhoto

Ай бұрын

Well... I'm hoping not to be in a wheelchair when I'm in my 80s! My dad is almost 80 and he still rides bikes, and his brother is almost 83, and he still rides regularly and skis 80-90 days a year!

@michaelmygind5061

Ай бұрын

Amazing. Like my father and gran father.❤

Dan thank you for sharing. Great contents. My two Xt3 are my work horse for wedding and portraits .looking forward to that action video.Take care Dan.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nas. The X-T3 is a workhorse indeed, and two of them are even better!! Happy Spring!!

Another great video Dan. 🙌🏼

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Craig! What are you shooting these days?

XH-1, XPro3 (lots of Fujifilm lenses), Ricoh GR, and even an old Sony RX100IV. I've probably said it before, but your series is a great inspiration to go out and shoot, especially with my Fujifilm equipment!

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Bill. That’s a great kit! Appreciate your feedback!! 👍

Thanks Dan, interesting viewing.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Robert, thanks for your comment! Glad you're enjoying the series! What are you shooting these days of winter?

Yet another great video. Had been waiting for this one. The X-T3 is a great camera. 😊

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

It is indeed, Ragnar! The X-T3 is NOW the best still camera I’ve ever used! 😀

@fotografi4fun

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto Same here 😊 It's going out with me today 😊

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! What will you be shooting today?

Thank y Dan..love to hear y Fuji stores! Did y try-out a Fuji X pro1 or 2 ? In the late 80's and 90's i used Fujifilm velvia slidefilm on my mountain hike's.(swiss alps)I did not like Agfa and Kodak! Fuji X-T2 is still a very good camera in 2022. Take care Dan!

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, thanks for your comment. I didn’t use the X-Pro 1 or 2, but I did shoot with the 3 for one day a couple years ago. Liked it a lot!! I also loved Velvia. Fuji did some real magic with that film that complimented the way our brains remember the scenes we view with our eyes. And yes, the X-T2 is still an incredible camera, even today, and it will continue to be for years to come!

Dan, you packed some stuff in there. SRV guitar is very much in the same condition as the strat that Rory Gallagher used. Loving the cyclocross shots and that short film is awesome! You've been to Scotland now we need to get you to Snowdonia in North Wales, great mountains, climbing, walking, & mountain biking. The nearby coastline is stunning too. Keep the series going, all good stuff.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Iain. Yes, SRV was like our own Rory on this side of the pond. Both amazing players and total legends. And yes, I would LOVE to come visit Wales. Is that where you live?

@iaincphotography6051

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto I am not that far away and I would get across there if you were visiting. And for sure I can point you in the right direction, reckon you could fly into Manchester which puts you about two hours away from the heart of Snowdonia.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know!! It's definitely on my list. I'll let you know when we get this on the calendar!

Hi Dan, I'm loving this series, especially the current video. I agree with so many things you said about why the X-T2 is so special. I recently needed a second body and bought an X-T3 to work with my X-T2. The X-T3 is super and my primary body. But, when I need a second body for a shoot, the X-T2 comes out. It's like the old VW's. It works flawlessly even after being on a shelf for a while. So, keep these videos coming. And thanks for the lens reviews as well.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Michael, thanks for your comment. Yes, I do love the X-T3, and I love some of the new creative features that if offers, but there's something magical about the memories I've had with the X-T2. It will forever be a special camera for me. And it's still such a relevant camera, and will be for years to come. Keep having fun with yours and enjoy the rest of the series. What are you shooting these days?

@michaelsterling7989

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto Hi Dan. You are fast in the reply! Thanks. I am doing a lot of architecture (old buildings and factories), seascapes and portraits. Both XT bodies are phenomenal in low light. I don't use flash and some of the old mills I shoot in are pretty dark. I set ISO as hight as 5000-6000. Not too noisy! I also shoot at a small local theatre company. Same thing - high ISO and yet perfect images!

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the X Series cameras do extremely well in low light, and where there is some noise, it’s still very film-like. So many people think they need larger sensors for shooting in low light, but with today’s technology, and with the incredible design of the X-Trans sensor and Fuji’s image processing algorithms, that’s simply not true.

@michaelsterling7989

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto Fully agree, Dan! By the way, in the rare cases where I have to minimize noise, I use Topaz Labs DeNoise.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried that software. I've been using DXO PhotoLab and PureRAW lately, and really like the NR they use. I'm actually doing a webinar about PureRAW next month, you can see info here: www.dxo.com/dxo-pureraw/learn/progress/

I own an X-T1 and a X-H1.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?

@gastonmessier2192

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto landscape and street photogaraphy . Iam 75 years old and love going out and takes photos.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

It's great to hear that you still enjoy being creative and getting outside with the camera!

Hey Dan. Thanks for the videos. You mentioned on a previous video about preferring a 1.4 telephoto as opposed to a 2.0. Could you run that by me again. I’m looking to purchase to go with my 100 to 400. Thanks.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Walt, thanks for your comment. I might have been talking about the XF23mm f/1.4 lens vs the 23mm f/2. Both are very good, and the f/2 version is weather sealed and more compact, but I’ve just had the 1.4 version for a long time and although I done use it all that often, it’s a super, incredibly sharp lens. If you want that kind of focal length, either works be great. It’s really about which form factor you feel would fit with your style. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?

Once again a great video Dan. I'm an MTB, Gravel bike rider and I've tried carrying my X-T2 on my person but the damn thing kept swinging about, no matter how much I altered the position of it. I gave it up as a bad job! I keep looking at the X -E3 with a pancake lens on it which might fit inside a Jersey pocket. I live on the edge of the English Lake District, and we get a fair bit of wet weather here, it can be several seasons in a day. So I'm reluctant to go for a camera that isn't weatherproof.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Paul, thanks for your comment. That's always a dilemma. While I will often ride with the camera slung around my shoulder, I can't really ride technical trails like that. An X-E3 with the 27mm pancake would be a very tiny option. When I ride with one small camera, I will often store it in one of my Revelate Designs bike bags, like the Gas Tank, Feed Bag, or even a frame bag. Or else, I'll wear a tiny camera pack, or waist pack. That said I find that weather-sealing is a great feature to have but sometimes it's not a deal breaker. You could keep the camera in your jersey pocket for the ride, but when the rain really starts to come down heavy, you can stash it somewhere a little more secure. I've found that even the non WR Fujis are still pretty tough, and I've used them in very wet conditions. Generally, it's the prolonged exposure to rain and moisture that will start to seep in, so if you can do your best to keep them shielded from direct rain as much as possible, that would help. I've bike toured twice in the UK now, but I'd really love to go over there with my mountain bike and ride some of your more technical trails and long XC routes!

@paulwood5112

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhotoThanks for that response Dan. I use Restrap bikepacking bags, and I've also got a Bontrager waist pack which is good for day rides. I just need to make my mind up on the camera body and lens. Its getting it in the house without the enemy noticing it 😂

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like that's a harder task than ridding rocky single track! 😱🤣

👏👏👏👏👏

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

😀🤟🙋‍♂️

@josecolon8143

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto 👋🏼👋🏼🤗

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

@@josecolon8143 👍

enjoying your journey; personally am looking forward to xh-2 launch ,have a xt-30 & find it just too small to be comfy in my mits. no other complaints .am I dreaming ?

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Doug, no, you’re not dreaming. The X-T30 is indeed a little small if you have bigger hands. It will be interesting to see what Fujifilm comes out with this summer! What are you shooting during these last days of winter?

I started my fuji journey with the x-t1 and skipped the x-t2 and bought only a year ago the x-t3 which for me is more than I need and I will not upgrade until it will brake down. I have only the 35 mm. F2 16mm f1.4 the 28mm 2.8 and the 50-140 which I never use as it is too heavy. I woulld like to replace it with the 70-300 - what would you suggest. Love your videos - new subscriber - looking forward to your suggestion

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Roberto, it sounds like you've got a very capable Fuji kit! I agree that the 50-140 is a rather heavy lens, and although it's an excellent optic, it's not always practical to carry around. The 70-300 is a fantastic lens. Not quite as fast, but very good stabilization and it's certainly smaller and much lighter than the 50-140. I would highly recommend this lens. Here's my video of the 70-300: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o39myZlsedzUY6w.html

Hi Dan. These videos of yours are always beautiful. I was curious to know which was your favorite fujifilm and you said it in the video. the x-t2. I am continuing to enjoy myself with the x-e1 that I have recently taken. It is a bit more cumbersome to use than the x-t1, but it is not a defect. Because it offers a different approach to photography and I like that. I noticed however that even this first generation xtrans make vintage lenses look very good.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Antonio. Yes, I'd have to say that the X-T2 was my favorite, even though I absolutely love some of the new features found on the X-T3 and 4. There was something about my X-T2 era that will forever hold a special place in my memories, even as I continue to shoot more images that I'm absolutely in love with. And I definitely agree with you, the X-E1 had a special kind of magic. The images looked gorgeous, and it fosters a different approach to shooting over some of the other models, but as you say, this is not a bad thing! I've been meaning to take my X-E1 out for a spin, perhaps I'll do that soon. What are you shooting with it these days?

@antoniodesiderio1984

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto landacape, urban and still life.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

👍 Enjoy the beginning of spring next week!

@antoniodesiderio1984

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto Same to you😄👍🏻

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

We're finally taking our postponed vacation on Tuesday, so the next episode will have to wait a couple weeks! Looking forward to some warm sunshine!!

Hi Dan. Was considering getting your ebook. Just bought a X-S10. How relevant is your book? I know you mention it on that page. But looking through the many reviews, the X-S10 isn’t mentioned once in any of the actual reviews. It’s all T2 and T3 users. And you don’t mention the X-S10 anywhere on this channel (that I’ve seen). Question then - Is this book relevant for the X-S10? (I’m new to photography, so am relatively clueless). Thanks.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart, thanks for your comment. Yes my eBook does indeed cover the X-S10. I have a dedicated page that covers the specific features found on that model, and since nearly all of the features found on the X-S10 are common to the other X Series cameras, you should be able to follow right along with the menu system on the camera itself (that's how my book is arranged) and learn how to use all of the different settings you'll find on the X-S10 by using the book. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot? danbaileyphoto.com/blog/master-your-fujifilm-camera-with-my-x-series-unlimited-ebook/

@stuartbrown5012

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto Hi Dan. Close up nature to begin with. Trees, bark, close ups of things like wall textures, landscapes. I'm going to use the camera in my artwork mainly, as I do a lot of Photoshop compositing work. I've only just got the camera. I already found the HDR menu, which is rather exciting! I found myself wondering how successfully it combines images to produce a better end product? Say 9 pictures of the same patch of grass. Would it be better then taking one? Anyway Dan, I'm in the UK, so it's a bit late here, but will take another look tw.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Cool. I think you'll really like the X-S10. There are so many fun creative features inside the camera. Regarding the HDR mode, it uses the data from three different exposures to combine and create the final HDR image, I don't know if it would be better than manually combining 9 images together inside Photoshop, but it does give you the option to play around with that kind of creative look right inside the camera. From what I've seen, the results are pretty good, defiantly worth exploring.

I just bougth you book FUJI X SERIES an I receive the way to download the Ebook but the one I want is the paper copy.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the confusion, Gaston. The print version can be ordered here: danbaileyphoto.com/blog/product/fujifilm-x-series-unlimited/ If you would rather have that version, then I'm happy to refund your transaction for the eBook.

@gastonmessier2192

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto I just did it . So please send me the book and proceed with immediate refund of 26.95$ us. Thank you for your understanding I trouhly appreciate it.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Gaston, I just issued a refund for your ebook purchase.

Whatever Fuji pays you, they need to take it up a notch. Sure, you take wonderful images, but I know Fuji cameras from lots of hands on, and the X-Pro 1 has the best sensor of them all. Period. Purchased and sent back a X-100V last year, the colors was nothing like that old X-Pro1. Too bad it did not have diopter control, otherwise I would have purchased it all over again. Slow AF does not bother me at all, I shoot manual focus and no video. Jan.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Fuji only pays me when I do workshops and presentations for them, but I'll take that as a compliment! I never used the X-Pro 1, but I do have an X-E1, which used the same sensor, and while I don't necessary think it was better than the sensors that came after it, that first gen X-Trans certainly produced wonderful looking images! So, what camera are you using now, Jan?

@janmaaso

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto Hello again. At present I use the Lumix S5 but only with adapted Leica M-mount rangefinder lenses (i.e. Voigtlander). It slows me down and makes the whole process more meditative and so far, I like that. Jan.

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

That is a good approach, Jan. The more you allow yourself to slow down and think about what you’re doing, at least some of the time, the better photographer you will become.

Hi Dan I'm interested in your book, "Behind the Landscape eBook. Could I get the Promo Code? Thanks Victor

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Victor, send me an email, and I’ll give you a code you can use.

Hi Dan I am intersted in one of your book on FUJI X SYSTEM . Where can I find it ?

@DanBaileyPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! You can find it here: danbaileyphoto.com/blog/master-your-fujifilm-camera-with-my-x-series-unlimited-ebook/. The print version can be found here: danbaileyphoto.com/blog/product/fujifilm-x-series-unlimited/

@gastonmessier2192

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanBaileyPhoto Idon't mind paying the difference . I make a mistake in buying the Ebook ; Itought according with the video it was free if Ibuy the book . Just send me a link to pay the difference trough PAYPAL.