X Photographerであり僕の好きな写真家 高橋俊充さんのblogにカラーモードについての記事がありました。僕は基本撮って出しなので、RAWで撮らずJPEGです。なので、カメラから出る色が僕にとっては重要です。FUJIFILMのカメラは、その点で他社を凌いでいると思います。高橋さんはFUJIFILMのカメラも使われていますが、独特な色合いだなぁと思ってました。
その高橋さんが今回FUJIFILMの秘伝のレシピを公開されたので、早速真似てみました。
X Photographer and one of my favorite photographers, Toshimitsu Takahashi, wrote an article about color mode in his blog. I basically don’t shoot in RAW but in JPEG. I think FUJIFILM cameras are superior to other companies in this respect. Mr. Takahashi also uses FUJIFILM cameras, and I have always thought that their colors are unique.
I was impressed by the unique color tones of his FUJIFILM cameras, and I immediately tried to copy his secret recipe.
If a camera that does not have interchangeable lenses can provide a picture with a different angle of view, does that negate the potential of the camera itself, is it a bad idea, or does it mean that we should honestly buy a camera with interchangeable lenses?
The most attractive feature of Fujifilm cameras is the film simulation. Of course, other aspects of Fujifilm cameras are appealing as well, but the official film simulation is based on the aesthetics of the manufacturer, which is something only Fujifilm can do (Kodak, ILFORD, etc. can do it too, if they want to). There is not much documentation on this film simulation. The catalogs describe the simple characteristics of film simulation, but it is difficult to find a document that describes the details behind the film simulation and what the purpose of the film simulation is. In fact, did you know that Fujifilm has a page called “X Stories” on its website? Although the articles are a bit old because it has been some time since each film simulation was introduced, there is a page that describes the characteristics of each film simulation in Fujifilm’s own words. If you are interested in the specific intentions and thoughts behind the creation of each film simulation, please take a look at the following pages.
I recently visited Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, for a 3-day/2-night trip. I took these photos when I walked around Shiokoji-dori in front of Kyoto Station and Shijo area.
I heard that X-PRO3 has been discontinued. And the X100V is on order suspension due to component supply problems.The X-E4 is also discontinued. Fujifilm’s rangefinder style cameras looks like in a difficult situation. I hope that Fujifilm has a strategy, but from the user’s point of view, not being able to buy a camera even though it is in the lineup or not being in the lineup seems to be end.
The other day, I went shopping by bicycle from my home to Akihabara. On the way there and on the way back, I went around the Kuramae neighborhood, which is one of the trendy places nowadays, and I saw many new fashionable stores. I was surprised to see so many stores in such a place. I would like to take my time and visit more places next time.