Christmas is coming early!!!
Ho, Ho Ho, I know you’ve been good boys and girls, and I will be delivering some Christmas treats early. In December, probably the first week! I will be releasing two new books; The Fuji X-System User’s Guide and Americana Photography, A Step by Step Guide!
The Fuji X-System User’s Guide is almost finished, just doing the finishing touches and waiting for a few last photographers featured to send in their work! It will be around 130 pages of all kinds of info of interest to the serious Fuji user, or anyone thinking about joining the family! It’s been a lot of fun putting it together and I’m excited to get it out there.
The second book is devoted to the exciting new world of Americana Photography. In that book we will cover what Americana photography is, why it has become so popular, what gear is best, and images from a number of great Americana locations around the country and tips on how to find your own treasure trove of Americana subjects and sights.
The Americana Book will have contact information for some of the premier spots to shoot Americana subject matter! It will be packed with lots of images with all the technical information about how the shot was planned, and executed! Once again the work will have a portfolio section for great work from other Americana Photographers too! Each book will be priced at $9.95. Be sure and watch for Christmas Specials at the Bookstore in December!
One last surprise, Jack Graham (another Fuji X-System User), and I will be teaching s Fuji X-System workshop next year (2015), date and location to be announced very soon!!!!
Stay tuned for the announcement of the release of both books and the new workshop!
Blessings,
the pilgrim
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From preview…Fujifilm has announced two macro extension tubes for its X-series interchangeable lens cameras, the MCEX-11 and MCEX-16. Compatible with Fuji’s XF and XC lenses, they offer full AE function and are designed to ‘seamlessly blend into the original look and feel of the X-series’. The MCEX-11 and MCEX-16 will be available in mid-December for $99.95.
Also making its debut is Fuji’s PC Tethered Shooting Software HS-V5 for Windows v1.0. It provides two operation modes, Camera Mode and PC Mode for making exposure adjustments either on the camera or connected computer. Macro tubes and tethering software may appeal to a smaller portion of Fujifilm’s X-series owners, but their introduction signals a continued commitment from Fujifilm to build a viable system for serious photographers.
Fujifilm has also given a December 18 release date for X-T1 firmware promised at Photokina. The firmware v3.0 brings features such as 1/32000sec electronic shutter, ‘Classic Chrome’ film simulation mode and direct AF area selection to both original black and newer silver X-T1 models.
The Fujifilm X-E2 also gets a December 18 firmware v3.0, adding Classic Chrome, interval timer shooting and WLAN remote control with use of the Camera Remote app. The Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 (also available December 18) are provided firmware updates adding AF+MF control for all X-mount lenses, and the X30’s update (available now) improves the autofocus lock function.
Sweet it is!
Bessie and I so enjoyed the workshop at Nelson, Nev. We would love to take a workshop dedicated to the Fuji system if one is offered in the west (I hate modern air travel!!). Looking forward to your Fuji book in a couple of weeks.
Jerry R
You’re in luck it’s in August at Mr. Rainier N.P. hop[e you join us, details soon!
Mr. Fortney,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Do you have any suggestions for cold weather gloves to use when taking pictures.
Thanks,
Ted Adams
First same to you Ted! Now, gloves are a real issue! I’ve found none that keep my hands warm and still allow control of the cameras, especially the X-System cameras,as the buttons are small! I am a Type II Diabetic and my circulation is notas good as it used to be! I wear warm gloves but remove them long enough to make settings, and then my hands get really cold, I would love ideas from other readers myself!