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Really enjoy the reasoning in these videos and its nice to see someone encouraging MF lenses and explaining what that shooting experience offers. I completely agree; for BS client work i'd use modern AF all day long, but for personal work, street, and travel id always take vintage manual lenses, even film cameras with me. That concept of 'every frame's a prisoner' is important, and the imagination it encourages and develops is what I enjoy - it makes you better. And yes, the TTartisan lenses i think are great - i have a couple for different systems and they do have that lovely analog vibe but remarkably sharp. In many (most) of the FB groups im in, these ideas are a tough sell though - we are dealing with a generation who would prefer to shoot AF burst mode on a static building. But thumbs up from me for fighting the good fight!

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Yes I think burst AF is good for sports or delivering client work consistently but street I think needs unpredictability and needs you to remain engaged. Might just be my personal take but had really helped me find a flow

Love my Fujifilm gear. Been shooting Fuji since 2014 and love the old school.manual controls. Makes photography fun for me.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

Lmao at the pic of the dog taking a poo. Thanks buddy

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Here to serve

100% agree that Fujifilm are missing something by not having proper manual focus lens options, hope they rectify that sooner rather than later

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Yes same! Other brands are doing it for them at the moment, Voigtlander's new lenses look amazing

@Xottapchenko

10 ай бұрын

Other brands do it cheaper

Very entertaining and educational at the same time...great work!

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

I hope this setup works for you! I was looking to satisfy a similar need but wanted an optical VF that’s TTL the taking lens, so regardless of the lens attached I can get an accurate framing; and wanted the option of blazingly fast and accurate AF in the optical VF. I ended up with a crop-sensor DSLR; inexpensive and more accurate framing than the “L” brand costing 20x more!

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Good shout! I think DSLRs are probably the best bet in terms of flexibility and lens options compared to Fuji

The xpro1 is a classic Fuji camera and still massively popular. it's a shame it doesn't have a diopter although you can buy old Nikon or Voigtlander film camera diopters but you'll really need to know your optician results. For example I'm -1.25 in my photography eye. Enjoy the camera and lens.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Yes good point, something I was aware of but failed to mention as it doesn't affect me personally - thank you for mentioning it!

@Nerdzombiedisco

4 ай бұрын

Easy fix...head to the local drug store. Try on reading magnifier glasses. Order the closest diopter strength from B&H.

I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who has these kinds of conversations with myself. Nice review, oh wait, nice “not a review”.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

These conversations only seem to happen when I start recording, weird 😬

The Fuji 14mm has the zone focus scale. I don't know if there are any others that do. Another option is just get a converter for M mount lenses. I've put my Voigtlander lenses on my X-Pro1 and they work a treat.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

I believe you're right! The Fuji is very expensive compared to this lens is my only issue

Like the style, length and pace of these videos, cheers... Keep on playing and maybe share with us some off the wall ideas ...👍

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul! You might wanna check out my most recent video before this one, bit of an off the wall topic

@Paul_anderson_creative

Жыл бұрын

​@@GeorgeHolden watched all your vids already..cheers 😉

have to try this zone focus thing finally.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Highly recommend! I have a video detailing it on my channel

Leica CL with a vintage Carl Zeus’s 28mm and 50mm not classic Street lenses but small and the color rendition lovely.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great combo!

Gwan lad, great choice of camera. Zone focusing is a breeze with native XF lenses. You need to use the display feature in camera, either through the EVF or LCD that tells you your range of focus as you manually change distance and aperture. Zone focus scale may not be on the lenses, but the feature is there if you know how. I sue this feature all the time for street work. Also, you can get third party 19mm diopters from Nikon and others that fit the X-Pro1. You just need to know your diopter strength. I’m a +1 and it makes a huge difference.

@derrenleepoole

Жыл бұрын

Also, press and hold any function button or scroll wheel to change its function. The back button scroll wheel is use to punch in fine critical focus. Function 1 ISO etc. I can change any setting without taking the the camera from my eye. Stick with the camera, it’s a fantastic workhorse.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Derren! Yes I didn't mention the digital focus distance, I used it on this with the 35mm f2 and on my old X100S, as good as it is it doesn't tick that box for the analogue approach I like from 35mm shooting. Lucky for me no diopter needed but did forget to mention that in the video. At the moment I'm the same, tend to just Fn 1 for ISO, then shutter dial, aperture ring and zone focus for everything else - love the camera so far

@derrenleepoole

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden got ya. It really is a great camera. Mine is battered to hell, OVF cracked, LCD screen scratched, black missing everywhere. A true workhorse. Well, inspired by this video I’ve just been out in golden hour using the 18mm f2 using zone focus. It’s a lovely way to work. If you really really want that film shooting experience but with the convenience of digital, there’s only one way to go. You know the word. Begins with L and ends in A ;) The Fuji X-Pro line comes very close, but the Leica M9 is something else. I would strongly recommend trying one if you can. I was sceptical of all the platitudes thrown at Leica, but it is well deserved.

You're doing it again...making me want to buy another camera! And the good news is I have that lens already! Thanks George. 😅As info, I recently shot again with my Olympus XA 1 and it was so much fun going to that super simplistic way to shoot. I had the reverse feeling... "I miss my digital". I actually tend to walk the streets with 1 film, 1 digital. By the way, have you tried the X-E2? Smaller camera and love it with the TT Artisan 23mm!

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Don't buy it! I considered the XE2 but because the OVF was something I wanted I decided the X Pro 1 was for me. I agree though i walk with one film and one digital on some days, part of the reason I'm trying to create film experience on digital!

Really enjoying adapting my original Olympus Pen lenses to the Fuji. That would give you your Olympus fix. The 38mm f/1.8 are a dime a dozen and create great images on the Fuji that remind me a lot of my Pen FT images. Worth picking up if you want something closer to the 50mm equivalent focal length and it's quite compact. Been liking their Ektar 100 recipe though mostly shooting raw.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

That is great to know re the Pen lenses! I may take a look, do they have much on the wider end?

@benbunch4159

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden the widest they did was a 20mm f/3.5. They also have a 25mm f/4 and f/2.8. Generally lenses for this system are either dirt cheap or way overpriced. They’re similar to APS-C lenses since it was a half frame system so they do have a lot of nice character from closer to the edge of the image circle than full frame glass. If you’re gonna pick up anything from the system look for a deal on a body too.

Maybe there is an option with physical ring (focus and aperture ) but with digital contact is the new voigtlander xf mount 23mm and 35mm

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Yes the new Voigtlander lenses look great but very pricey compared to the TTartisan lenses

why em10 is gone what u didnt like bout it?a?

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

I loved the E-M10 but I wanted to try the X Pro 1 too! I may get a newer model E-M10 in the future but I like to try different cameras

kinda wanted this camera. But I bought an RIcoh GR3x instead. I usually have a OM-2n with me and to bring another bulky camera was a no go.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

That is a good call if you're carrying both!

Well ya got the right camera. Good choice🎉

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

10:34 "What the dog doin??"

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

it poopin'

Superb story !

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I like my old crop sensor Sony mirrorless cameras using.30+ year old lenses. Unlike the new cameras I own I have to fight more to get the images plus I am more likely to shoot mono with the older cameras. I recently gifted my old OM2 go to a photographer who mostly shoots film.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, once you find a good pairing it's a lot of fun too!

well i do have the FujiFilm XE-1 with the 25 mm 7artisans lens and its such an amazing experience using this combo on the Streets i actually wanted to buy an XPRO-1 but its hard to find a good one here in Germany so i went with the XE-1, I do believe the XPRO 1 is more fun to use than the XE-1, thank you for this nice video maby you should give the 25 mm 7artisans a chance its so small and very easy to use

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Interesting that the X Pro 1 is harder to find in Germany, but yes the 7artisans lenses are great too, I'm testing one on another camera at the moment

Cool ideas!

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

i got olympus om d e m10 i love how vintage lelnes look and i want to find some lenses that will fit on om-d are there some u woud recomend?

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear, I would aim for something affordable to start off - also consider those with smaller lens adapters - they may make the vintage lenses look worse!

The original XF 23mm F1.4 has a true manual focus clutch with zone focus markings I believe

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Yes I came across this but for the price I'd rather skip and use the TTartisan 😂

@TheRebelBagel

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden fair enough! I just figured I’d toss it out if you changed your mind. Also the gen II 7artisans 35mm f1.2 is super fantastic.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRebelBagel Ah yes I looked into 7artisans as well! Preferred the overall build of the TTartisan this time round, but may try a 7artisans lens sometime soon!

@TheRebelBagel

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Yeah the Gen II seemed to feel sturdier than their other lenses. Also, I'm another shooter who has too many brands. Though I will say I have a split prism focusing screen in my D700 DSLR and its fantastic with vintage primes just the same as my film bodies.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRebelBagel I'd really like to try that set up on digital!

When I had to go from film to digital, I tried first Canon and then Sony. Holy shit, what a crap. Then I bought a Lumix, because I knew Panasonic as a quality video camera. By accident, I found a Leica M8 online and paid less than 1,500 GBP/12,000 DKK for it. I was back to manual photography. A guy wanted to buy the M8 and I got 15,000 DKK for it. Today I use a M240 and an MP-240 for my main jobs as press photographer. My Lumix GX8 is now for video shooting and for photography with long tele lenses. I've no intentions to switch to newer range finder or DSLR cameras, because I knew my gear is up for what I shoot. JPEG and DNG (RAW) at the same time. Keep your gear simple, minimalistic and hold it for many years to come. Keep on rolling!

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

learning the hard way by loosing a lot of lenscaps. i now cover the front of an uv filter with black ducktape and screw it on instead,,, uv filter er cheap and easy to get than the original , often expensive lenscap. it wont fall off, and its easy to replace it, when it lost

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Good strategy!

Very interesting choices. I am not a Fujifilm user (actually, I don’t like their design philosophy and the overhyped/overpriced cameras). Sure, for many people are great, just not for me. I can tell though about the TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 lens, which is the main lens I am using on my Sony a6000. This lens is a very unique piece of glass, especially for the price. For the E mount there are plenty of 23/1.4 lenses, both AF and MF, but there’s something in the rendering of that TTArtisan that makes photos 3D in a way that makes it unparalleled. Yes, Sony’s 24/1.4 GMaster is an image quality monster (for a price), while Sigma released recently a 23/1.4 that is clinically sharp! There is Viltrox 23/1.4 with AF and nice price and Samyang has its 24/1.4… all of the above are many times pricier, bigger, heavier and very corrected. TTArtisan, from the other hand, took a vintage lens formula and thrown it in a solid barrel with amazing precision and only basic corrections. The result is photos that are looking very detailed yet full of character! From f1.4 to f3.3 the bokeh and the field curvature (like most true vintage lenses) makes for a classic film aesthetic, while from f4 to f8 you have a really impressive edge to edge sharpness for any type of photography. Lastly, about focusing, there is a very tiny sweet spot that makes the image tac sharp but you have to find it looking in the EVF. On my a6000 I have the MF assist but there is a trick: because the EVF is slightly lower resolution, when you are achieving perfect focus the view looks like pixelated! That works 100% for me. Zone focusing on crop frame cameras is just wasting of time because the DOF scales are designed for FF.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I find it odd that u said u are used to exposure on a full frame , f8 on apsc will let in the same amount of light as full frame....... yes the field of view will look different with a given focal length and depth of filed will appear greater if u compose as u would wait full frame. But... its a fact that exposure remains the same regardless of it being fill.frame or apsc

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Same settings between my A7C and X Pro 1, same shutter, F stop, ISO - the X pro 1 is under exposed. But luckily the lens at 5.6 or 4 will give me a deep enough depth of field to zone focus accurately

When I feel like doing that I dig out my film SLR. Then I put it away again.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

I was till now!

Great video! Hopefully anyone who hasn't zone focused will find it encouraging and useful because it's the street photographer's secret. Zone focusing shouldn't be complicated because with street photography there is only one zone! Do as Weegee says and "f8 and be there". This will open up your zone so you'll have greater depth of field resulting in fewer OOF shots. When I'm shooting off camera street, I'm dialing down to f16, even f22. I'll prefocus on my foot and then anything from 1m to infinity will be in focus, roughly speaking. After that I'm not even thinking about zones or focusing (different story if you're doing street portraits and want subject separation, of course). If nothing else it's worth presetting the camera like this as a starting point, just in case a moment presents itself. And with zone focusing it means any camera will do since you're not relying on the AF, making your setup perfect. I'm tempted to buy that camera, just for some fun! The lens is meant to look like a Zeiss Jena, also known as a zebra lens.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Maybe go also into documentary photography as the subject is more concrete than in street and more goal oriented.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

I feel doc photography is a part of street photography in some aspects

@gainde1137

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Yes, that's right. Documenting daily life and the habitat of homo sapiens sapiens 😀

The optical viewfinder on the Xpro models is a cool feature. It’s what makes it cool. I really like the ovf’s in dslrs as well. Is it possible to set the evf in mirror less to a dslr style view and the back screen as the live view, which shows the simulated exposure? I noticed your cool Sony A7C , did yours come with a free male Brazilian?

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

What?! 😅 Feel like I lost out on the A7C deal! I'm not sure that's possible, with the Eye Sensor as standard that's how it operates normally

I don't realy know why everyone hates fuji as Digital camera, i use xs10 as a Digital camera and I am getting better images and fun than using sony a7s2 with is consider one of the best ones? Could someone tell me what am i missing?

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

You're not missing anything - I do personally think I'd choose the XS10 over the A7SII as well. I use Sonys for video work, but experiment with every brand out there for street photography - it's like the parallel hobby for me

@beholder2012

Жыл бұрын

…and I don't really know why do you think, that „everyone hates fuji as Digital camera”. I use X100F and I like it.

what happened did you run out of shots on your unlimited film photo taking machine lol

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what happened, turns out I had to pay for that film and I am now seriously in the 💩 with Kodak and Ilford

@johntrin

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden 😆😆😆

i shoot a fuji xt2 and a canon f1 with fd lenses found the same expwrience to be true

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear!

The recent hike in booze prices may be economical for me as I think it will lead to me "accidentally " ordering less camera stuff!

@GeorgeHolden

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

At 10:05 I was hoping to see that photo. Did you miss the shot? Don’t leave us hanging like that. You need more stills mixed in to the video.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I've included that shot in other videos, that wasn't from the X pro 1 - just b roll demonstrating the zone focus set up

What you really want is a Leica M9 CCD Sensor and access to tons of vintage lenses..

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Do you know a good organ buyer?

@UKBROOKLYN

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Believe me I feel the pain...er yep in my lower left side where they took that kidney... hey we got 2 right...... The other thing I think you could do is get an adaptor.. Theres several cheap M to Fuji adapters. And since all the legacy L39 Screw in lenses from Leica, Canon, nikkor etc etc can be adapted to M with a simple ring you have a whole world of great vintage stuff you can use.. I am especially fond of vintage canon L39 lenses. I bought a 50mm 1.8 for about $130 and it is just amazing.

A cheap tips : Fuji Xt1,and Sigma Dp Merill 1 to 3 and the legendary Ricoh 1 to 2 ;)

@GeorgeHolden

11 ай бұрын

Nice!

youtubers singlehandly driving fuji prices through the roof.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Think it's TikTok mainly and specifically the X100 series - these cameras and early XT cameras stay the same

I'm getting an x100t, any advice people?

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Try before you buy, that's my only advice!

@TheGyroBarqusShow

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Hi George, actually that's a great advice considering your experience with the x100s, i don't know if I can get my hands on an x100t here where I live, but I might ask a friend who got an x100s, not that different but it has the rangefinder OVF thing, now I got an X-A3 with a meike 28mm that I got tired of actually. We'll see how it turns out. Thanks man

@beholder2012

Жыл бұрын

My advice is: buy it!

@chrisschepper9312

Жыл бұрын

I would wager you'll love it. Love my X100V.

@jimmason8502

Жыл бұрын

I love my X100S, the X100T isn't that much different. You'll love it.

I recently dumped $30k in Leica bodies and lens to go back to 2 X-Pro 1s. All I really need for street. ...And my bank account is happy again.

With over 70 years of lenses and adapter mounts bro has a choice of maybe 3000 second hand manual focus lenses… but buys a NEW lens for an old shooting experience …

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Yes, to get a full frame equivalent of 35mm or shorter - otherwise I have to deal with manual crop factors 👍

Honestly, you overcomplicated all this. One of my setups - especially useful for street photo - is Pentax K30 with old, manual 28 mm Pentax lens. Of course I use zone focusing. Such kind of setup is available with almost any other camera of your choice It can be even the cheap Canon 300D.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Overcomplicating things is my middle name

@beholder2012

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden let's consider that Canon 300D (AKA „Rebel” or „Kiss”, if I'm correct): it can be fitted with Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens. So to use „zone focusing” just set ISO to „auto”, aperture to 8 (or, even better, to 11, if the day is sunny), then use autofocus to focus on anything that is about 10 meters distant from you, and switch the focus to manual. You're all set up for your street photo session, having a focus zone from two meters to infinity. If you feel like introducing some complications, you can earlier note a few values from „Depth of Field Table” to be found on DOFMaster web-page (there's a calculator for many lenses).

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

@@beholder2012 we're both overthinkers 😄

Suggestion from my friend Vasko Obscura - put a vintage lens on a mirrorless with an adaptor. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6p2tqODZpvXhco.html

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Yes I do this with my Sony!

@tjkennedyphoto

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Beautiful ❤️👊🏻💥

My brother in Christ. Why do you Fujifilm in hard mode lol.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Forgive me 😅

Why does everyone (well, seemingly, everyone) rag on Fuji ?

@GeorgeHolden

10 ай бұрын

Is rag positive or negative?

Yes this is a very common feeling. Get a leica m camera

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Once I sell some organs I'll consider

Fuji forever ❤

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Fuji for fun, not forever 😅

Something I always want to say. If you want zone focusing. Stop down the lenses, just use your damn phone. I got a collection of takuma and Nikon ai/ais lenses. I love using them with my Sony and Fujifilm body. But zone focusing nowadays is stupid

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Why is it stupid..?

this is why i use a leica m8

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Very likely you'll see one in my thumbnails at some point, just not today 🤣

My brother in Christ. You could also have spent a metric ass ton on Leica

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

It is true, I just need a loan

Get a Q2. Trust me.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Do you know where I can still my organs?

@chrisschepper9312

Жыл бұрын

Do they come with lube?

At the end of the day; it is yet another Fujifilm camera promotion again. I’m wondering how come some photographers are suddenly obsessed with this brand! Granted, Kylie Katich launched a TikTok video promoting a Fujifilm camera. But, then so many other such promotions are there. It doesn’t happen on regular basis. This promotion hit a rare luck that left even the manufacturer off guard. Reality is, it’s just another camera like many others. I’m a Canon user and love street photography. Street photography is about capturing moments telling stories - not how the images look unless those are totally rubbish. All my six cameras (5 DSLRs & one G5X) are perfectly capable equipment to produce those wonders. No need whatsoever to think about any other imaging system. Thank you for the video.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing - I'm far from obsessed with Fuji, but at the moment if I want an OVF that isn't a DSLR or a 35mm rangefinder, I'm out of options! I'm using this alongside film, Micro Four Thirds, Sonys and compact cameras - another tool to shoot street with! Sounds like you've got a great set of kit, keep shooting!

@Paul_anderson_creative

Жыл бұрын

With all respect I suggest you watch the video again.. it isn't a Fuji plug..this is about fun, technique and IMHO showing that cheap 'old' or new kit of many brands can do the job... Enjoy..🙏

@snipesnaps5484

Жыл бұрын

Try Fuji 😊

@quazisanjeed6395

Жыл бұрын

I would rather try Kylie Katich as a GF!🤣

@chrisschepper9312

Жыл бұрын

Who?

The Canon 7 is the biggest bargain in LTM cameras. It's the Leica for non-pretentious intelligent people.

@GeorgeHolden

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Check out my recent video on the Canon 7

@GeorgeStar

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeHolden Thanks just saw it. 👍