{"id":20495,"date":"2019-06-21T13:11:41","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T13:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=20495"},"modified":"2019-06-21T13:33:15","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T13:33:15","slug":"choices-choices-choices-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=20495","title":{"rendered":"Choices, choices, choices……."},"content":{"rendered":"

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From the beginning of the digital age we have been on a quest for more resolution! \u00a0Why? \u00a0In the early years it was simple, digital could not be taken seriously until it was as capable as film. \u00a0Some early predictions were that it would take 25 mega pixels to accomplish that. \u00a0By the time cameras reached 12 mega pixels it was clear that the dye was set. \u00a0At around 24 mega pixels we had almost more resolution than we could ever need. \u00a0So then it was 36 megapixels, then 42 mega pixels, then 50 mega pixels and now for the first time Fujifilm is offering a 100 + mega pixel camera for less than $10,000.<\/p>\n

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The question is; \u00a0if you are a self respecting, serious or even pro photographer, how far up the mega pixel scale do you need to go??? \u00a0I am going to answer this question for myself and hopefully it will give you some ideas about your own choices. \u00a0I will say that this is just my thinking based on the way I work and what I do with my work.<\/p>\n

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I am a photo generalist; I shoot mostly for the sheer thrill of doing it. \u00a0I have been \u00a0professional photographer in the sports arena, medical, travel, newspaper and magazine photojournalist, landscape, nature and close-up photographer. \u00a0I teach workshops and have had over 7,000 students. \u00a0I wrote about photography and faith, and have published 5 coffee table books, and over a dozen eBooks.<\/p>\n

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I want explore this comparison in terms of three factors: \u00a0ADVANTAGE, COST, and UTILIZATION.<\/p>\n

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(1) Advantage:<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0The Fujifilm GFX 100 is clearly the most capable camera ever produced. (period) \u00a0Highest resolution, image stabilized, high frame rate and a world class viewfinder all in a body about the size of a Nikon D5!!!! \u00a0In second place is the GFX 50s and 50R, less resolution but still a ton. \u00a0Half the resolution but less than half the price. \u00a0The X-T3 is one of the finest 24\/26 mega pixel cameras on the market, with world class video capability at a bargain price.<\/p>\n

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(2) Cost:<\/span><\/strong> \u00a0Simple; the GFX 100 is just a dollar or two shoot of ten grand. \u00a0The GFX 50S and 50R \u00a0are $5,500 and $4,00 respectively. \u00a0the X-T3 comes in at $1,500. You know how much you need and what you will be buying and what you can afford, it’s just that simple.<\/p>\n

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(3) Utilization:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 If you need 100 mega pixel and it can work for you financially, then you know what you have to do. \u00a0If you need a larger amount of mega pixels but can’t afford a GFX 100 then the GFX 50S or 50R is your ticket to ride. \u00a0If something around 26 mega pixels is all you need and you enjoy lenses that cost half or less than the GFX lenses you’ve found your sweet spot in the X-T3. \u00a0I have made 4′ X 6′ (that’s feet) \u00a0prints from the X-T2 (24 mega pixels) !!! Do they look as good as they would from a GFX 100? \u00a0Of course not, but at reasonable viewing distances, they look very good indeed, no one ever complains!<\/p>\n

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Bottom Line:<\/span> <\/strong>\u00a0Once again; While I find the Fujifilm 50 and 100 mega pixel cameras to be phenomenal, I don’t want to carry their weight, (both cameras and lenses), and I like the broader range of lenses available for the X-System cameras. \u00a0For the kind of work I do the X-System is my cup of tea. \u00a0If you need more, thank goodness Fujifilm has provided us great tools at very reasonable prices considering their capabilities! \u00a0The choice is yours and it is good to have options!!!<\/p>\n

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This is what I do and the X-System does not let me down in any way!<\/p>\n

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I rest my case!<\/p>\n

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Blessings,<\/p>\n

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the pilgrim<\/p>\n

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