{"id":9213,"date":"2013-11-05T16:13:46","date_gmt":"2013-11-05T16:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=9213"},"modified":"2013-11-05T17:56:09","modified_gmt":"2013-11-05T17:56:09","slug":"now-this-is-interesting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=9213","title":{"rendered":"Now this is interesting!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I spent most of the last month looking for fall color, without much success, now back home for two days before the next trip, where there will not be any fall leaves at all (Death Valley), I find a few images right close to home. \u00a0It has been a poor fall in Kentucky, for color, but even in the worst fall seasons a few interesting things appear, and as photographer you work with what you have!!!! \u00a0I wanted to start out this blog post with a few images to remind myself that this is what I love, \u00a0the photography part!! \u00a0 I’m going to make today’s post a double, two subjects! \u00a0I will be traveling all day tomorrow headed to Las Vegas to meet Jack Graham for our workshop in Death Valley, so this will have to hold us until I shoot some stuff out there. \u00a0I hope to post again by Thursday, if we have internet \u00a0service at Furnace Creek Lodge??!!<\/p>\n

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This morning as a I drove around looking for images I was reminded again, just how much I love the process of photography, both visual, and technical!<\/p>\n

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Last night at midnight Nikon introduced a new camera, the Df shown below;<\/p>\n

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If this had happened two years ago, I would \u00a0have one, maybe even two, on order right this minute, but I don’t, and even though I’m not buying one, yet, I applaud Nikon for doing this!! \u00a0As you guys that read my blog on a regular basis know I started using the Fuji X System some months back, and did so for a several reasons;<\/p>\n

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1. \u00a0I simply could no longer carry the large DSLRs and lenses comfortably from my Nikon\u00a0system. \u00a0My bag had grown to over 25 pounds and one shoulder surgery was leading to a second!! \u00a0No way…… \u00a0(I needed a lighter, smaller system!<\/span>). \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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2. \u00a0I was unwilling to give up image quality just because I needed a much lighter system. With the Fuji X System, (X-Pro 1, X-E1, and the X100s) I have exceptional \u00a0image quality and exceptional lenses, \u00a0and at half the weight.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. \u00a0I, being a old codger, or is that an old coot, never sure which one applies?? \u00a0 Anyway, I really loved the throwback design of the Fuji cameras, and that brings us to the new Nikon Df! \u00a0Below is an illustration of both cameras from the top, it gives you an idea what I love so much about the Fuji cameras, and what I love about this new Nikon Df, it’s old school! \u00a0Real control knobs and rings for the most important\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>camera functions!!!! \u00a0Even the old threaded release!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I think it is great that Nikon understand that the millions of baby boomers, that are retiring, like me, that got into photography decades ago when this was how cameras operated, are enjoying the chance to go back to the roots of our love, and enjoy the old school way of doing things! \u00a0The Nikon is smaller and lighter, I like that! \u00a0Unfortuantely, the lenses are still bigger, and heavier than what I currently use, but I do still have a bunch of Nikon glass, so who knows, one of these lovely Df bodies may make it into my collection, but I sure am enjoying the lessened burden and fine performance from the Fuji X System! \u00a0It may be a little late, but still good for you Nikon, this is a very interesting product, and looks very worthy to be considered by those that want to stay Nikon full frame. \u00a0With the D4 sensor, I imagine it will be an a fine imager as well! \u00a0I will try to get a hold of one and run a review. \u00a0It might even cost me $2,795. \u00a0(That’s what the body alone is running) \u00a0It’s fun when the major camera makers keep making products to make this more fun, thanks Nikon, I think you may have \u00a0hit a home run!<\/p>\n

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The most important thing is to stay out there looking for images, and having fun making them!!!<\/p>\n

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Blessings,<\/p>\n

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the pilgrim<\/p>\n

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Photo Note: \u00a0 Fuji X-Pro 1 and 55-300 Fujinon lens. \u00a0 Images fo Nikon Df and Fuji X-Pro 1 courtesy of Nikon and Fuji.<\/p>\n

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FLASH, my latest Kelby Training Video went live today!<\/p>\n

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