That second image is fascinating…almost a reflection…almost camera motion…almost an abstract composite. Could you elaborate on how you shot that and/or what the scene was? I can’t parse it.
rji2goleez wrote:
Ryan - How do you like this lens on the X2D II? I had the Fuji GFX version and like it on that system. Rolling shutter an issue?
This was my first day using it….or any mf lens on the X2D II so far. I wasn’t aware that you have to keep the camera still until even after the shutter clicks and how important it is to set the focal length for IBIS. I had many pictures at 1/20 or slower that were blurry, which I’m definitely not used to. Only had 1 out of maybe 60 shots that electronic shutter caused an issue on. Also, based on the back screen I thought many images were going to blurry, but they were in fact much sharper than expected at f/1.4. I don’t like click-less aperture, which is probably my biggest complaint outside of manual focus just not being super easy to use. It’s built like a tank and the hood is threaded on both sides which is interesting for storing. Images at f/1.4 are actually much sharper than expected, I think the bokeh is quite nice, very smooth. I think its a very interesting portrait lens, how its softer at f/1.4 and has very nice blur
I bought it used in like new condition from B&H for $400….worth that price if you can stand the manual focus. Having an M system side by side spoils me, honestly not sure how much use it will get. It’s an interesting lens to play with
Grenache wrote:
That second image is fascinating…almost a reflection…almost camera motion…almost an abstract composite. Could you elaborate on how you shot that and/or what the scene was? I can’t parse it.
rsolti13 wrote:
This was my first day using it….or any mf lens on the X2D II so far. I wasn’t aware that you have to keep the camera still until even after the shutter clicks and how important it is to set the focal length for IBIS. I had many pictures at 1/20 or slower that were blurry, which I’m definitely not used to. Only had 1 out of maybe 60 shots that electronic shutter caused an issue on. Also, based on the back screen I thought many images were going to blurry, but they were in fact much sharper than expected at f/1.4. I don’t like click-less aperture, which is probably my biggest complaint outside of manual focus just not being super easy to use. It’s built like a tank and the hood is threaded on both sides which is interesting for storing. Images at f/1.4 are actually much sharper than expected, I think the bokeh is quite nice, very smooth. I think its a very interesting portrait lens, how its softer at f/1.4 and has very nice blur
I bought it used in like new condition from B&H for $400….worth that price if you can stand the manual focus. Having an M system side by side spoils me, honestly not sure how much use it will get. It’s an interesting lens to play with
I have one manual focus lens for the X2D II . . . a Pentax A 75/2.8. I used this lens on GFX system and really liked it there. I have the same issues as you regarding being extremely careful to avoid rolling shutter with electronic shutter. But I like the lens a lot although I haven't used it much.
rji2goleez wrote:
Ryan - How do you like this lens on the X2D II? I had the Fuji GFX version and like it on that system. Rolling shutter an issue?
Read up a little more on this, it takes almost a half second for the X2D II to read through every line when using electronic shutter. If you switch to 14 bit then it’s around 1/7 of a second to read through every line.
rsolti13 wrote:
Read up a little more on this, it takes almost a half second for the X2D II to read through every line when using electronic shutter. If you switch to 14 bit then it’s around 1/7 of a second to read through every line.
rsolti13 wrote:
Read up a little more on this, it takes almost a half second for the X2D II to read through every line when using electronic shutter. If you switch to 14 bit then it’s around 1/7 of a second to read through every line.
Correct 1/3s and 1/6s ... if you don't have good technique, your handheld shots can easily warp the image, if you get lax / hurried. It's not just a matter of having good technique while capturing the "exposure" time (i.e. 1/125s, etc.), but you have to maintain your technique for the duration (1/3s or 1/6s) afterwards. That, and your subject can't be moving during that time frame either.
I like the concept of mounting non-XCD glass, but where the GFX has a focal plane shutter, the absence of a focal plane shutter in the XCD means reliance on the e-shutter. Thus, ALL adapted glass on the Hassy will be subject to 1/6s or 1/3s rolling shutter concerns.
