Gear Chat

Currently, I’m shooting with my Ricoh GR3X but I’m considering purchasing the Ricoh GR IV - this way I have both my favorite focal lengths covered and never have to worry about what to bring along on a full day of shooting. Recently, I took my Canon R8 and a 50 mm 1.8 lens into the city for a long day and dealt with wrist pain for several days afterwards. I’ve tried hanging it around my neck and also using a crossbody strap, but I just can’t get comfortable with either of those options. Would love to hear any user experience with the Ricoh GR IV, both good and bad. 🙏🏻

How do we all feel about zooms? I've always gravitated towards primes to keep size down and keep me focused. However, I decided to pick up a 24-50 zoom to be more prepared for events and travel etc. so I can just bring one lens and call it a day. I feel like they can actually be harder to work with but I'm interested to know how many here prefer them over primes.

I have a daughter who will soon be 7, and I'd like to get her a camera that's suitable for her age. I don't want anything with games or other distractions built in.

Reddit seems to recommend either the CampSnap digital camera (which doesn't have a screen) or the Kodak Friendly Zoom FZ45 (which does have a screen).

Does anyone here enjoy photography with their kids? I'd love to hear your recommendations or experiences.

Hi! I don't know if I'm writing to the right section but I wanted to ask people about their NAS or DAS system experience and recommendations. I saw Josh's NAS video and shooting always I thought that I should update my system a bit (recently I lost data from Lacie and that made me question everything again. I had one backup) I heard that NAS system are targets of hackers these days and DAS is safer and less expensive etc. and also NAS or DAS HDD's are less expensive than portable ones. so It kinda makes more sense?

Fuji shooters who have an OVF and actually use it: how are you focusing? I’ve been a pretty picky manual exposure only person and have been fairly disappointed with the manual focus solutions for the OVF. But I’m considering throwing caution to the wind and shooting auto ISO and maybe wide tracking? Let the camera figure it out? Or just stick to single point back button focusing in manual mode? All advice is welcome!

I've decided to finally migrate all of photos (both from cameras and mobile) to a self-storage solution called Immich.
The goal is to replace Google Photos/Apple iCloud, have my photos ready to be seen or downloaded from anywhere and also to automatically backup my phone photos instead of using iCloud.

It was a bit of a back and forth with Claude (I know...) to make it work, but I have to say that so far it is working really good.
Really recommend this for people who are trying to get away from cloud storage solutions.

https://immich.app

Is there any other self-storage solution that you use?

Hi All,

I switched from Fuji to Nikon at the beginning of the year for my work set up, and I'm selling a bunch of Fuji bodies and lenses.

Kit for sale:

Bodies
• Fujifilm X-H2S — Body #1 — £1,250 ono
• Fujifilm X-H2S — Body #2 — £1,250 ono
• Fujifilm X-T4 — Body #1 — £650 ono
• Fujifilm X-T4 — Body #2 — £650 ono
• Fujifilm X-T3 — £450 ono

Grips
• Fujifilm VG-XH Vertical Battery Grip — £120 ono
• Fujifilm VG-XT3 Vertical Battery Grip — £95 ono

Lenses
• Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R WR (v2) — £640 ono
• Fujifilm XF 50–140mm f2.8 R LM OIS WR — £600 ono
• Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R LM WR (v2) — £580 ono
• Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 R LM WR — £510 ono
• Fujifilm XF 56mm f1.2 R (v1) — £350 ono
• Fujifilm XF 35mm f1.4 R — £340 ono
• Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R (v1) — £280 ono
• Fujifilm XF 35mm f2 R WR — £250 ono
• Fujifilm XF 50mm f2 R WR — £250 ono
• Fujifilm XF 18mm f2 R — £250 ono
• Fujifilm XF 14mm f2.8 R — £330 ono
• Sigma 18–35mm f1.8 DC HSM Art (Canon EF) + Fringer EF-FX Pro II Adapter — £360 ono (bundle)
• Laowa 65mm f2.8 2× Ultra Macro APO — £220 ono
• Zhongyi Mitakon 35mm f0.95 Speedmaster Mk II — £280 ono

As there are so many items I made a temporary site with descriptions and images showing condition for all the items. You can see everything at the below link:

https://oh-fuji-kit-sale.netlify.app/

One of the X-H2Ss and a couple of lenses may be spoken for soon — a friend has it on loan to test — but otherwise everything is still available. Prices are inc. VAT.

Very happy to answer questions about any of the kit.

Potentially some film cameras to sell too, but I need them given a once over first as they haven't been used in a while (Mamiya 7ii, Leica M6 TTL, Konica Hexar 35 AF)

I spent the afternoon walking the streets of Manchester with my X-Pro3 and was reminded that, despite trying a number of strap options over the years, I still haven’t found the ideal setup.

I’m currently using a climbing rope-style strap, which I generally like for its simplicity and comfort. My only issue is that the camera sits a little too low and tends to swing against my torso when walking.

I’ve also found myself moving away from the Peak Design anchor system. While it’s undeniably practical, it feels a little bulky on a camera as compact and understated as the X-Pro3.

With a small lens attached, the camera balances beautifully, so I’m looking for something minimal, comfortable and adjustable enough to keep it sitting a little higher on the chest.

Interested to hear what others are using for street work with rangefinder-style bodies..

My area became flooded with A7RV after the new models released, so I sold all my other gear and picked one up mint for a steal. Sony shooters, what are your favorite compact lenses for e mount? Im testing out the ttartisan 40mm and pleasantly surprised for a $150 lens, but have my eye on the sony zeiss 2.8 as my longterm daily carry lens. I also have a Simera 28 on the way. Have no experience with the mount and the lens options are overwhelming.

I buy way too much kit… only ever have one or two bodies, but I chop and change them a lot. I’ve noticed a pattern of stripping back to the smallest, lightest everyday setup I can for least resistance, but then eventually feeling it’s become too easy, feels shallow, and there’s nothing of me in what a quickly snap as I walk by… so I sell up and get something older or clunkier, certainly slower, so I’m forced to put some effort in. I maybe can’t catch everything but the photos certainly aren’t snatched. I prefer the photos I take in this second phase, but I crave the ease again so I repeat the cycle… just sold the x100 and bought a weird old sigma haven’t I. Feel familiar to anyone else? Just me?