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Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Started Mar 20, 2018 | Discussions
myahya09
myahya09 Regular Member • Posts: 123
Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland
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So, I went on a 10 day trip to Iceland with a group of friends few weeks back..

Iceland has always been a dream visit for me for more than 5 years now, and now it can be removed from my wishlist...

Photos taken using: 10-24, 35mm 1.4 and 90mm

Here are some results from the trip...

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Astrophotographer 10 Forum Pro • Posts: 13,911
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland
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Wow, most of those smashed it, well done. Lovely. A couple are showing the start of the dreaded cyan skies. Blue sky is simply not that colour. Perhaps a tweak in Photoshop using the selective colour tool and select blues and then cyan and fiddle with the sliders?

This is the #1 problem I would sometimes get with my X cameras - poor rendition of blue bright skies. I think the solution is to recognise the type of scene where it could happen and underexpose using exp compensation and boost in post to retain the correct colours. Yours is not too bad but it throws the images off regardless.

Greg.

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deednets Forum Pro • Posts: 13,887
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Excellent! So you had 3 lenses, a couple of ND filters (maybe?) a tripod and a felt hat?? Puffer jacket?

Deed

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myahya09
OP myahya09 Regular Member • Posts: 123
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Thank you

I only wanted to carry a few lenses that felt like they'll do the job..

Alot of hiking was done, and didn't want to get tired carrying an arsenal of lenses..

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myahya09
OP myahya09 Regular Member • Posts: 123
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Thank you

I agree with your points..

Don't know why the WB wasn't working properly..

Maybe I should've done it manually in camera

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Rolf_52 Contributing Member • Posts: 852
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

The blues of X-trans can sometimes give you the blues but overall this is a truly excellent series from Iceland....thanks for sharing 

/Rolf

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myahya09
OP myahya09 Regular Member • Posts: 123
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Thank you, I truly appreciate it

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Joachim Gerstl
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Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Wow! Fantastic pictures.

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MingTzu Regular Member • Posts: 290
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Fantastic pictures!!  I plan on going to Iceland next year.  Just have to decide winter for Northern Lights or summer for hiking/outdoor activities.

I'm thinking of building a travel Fuji kit with the XT2 + 10-24, but need a telephoto lens.  Was going to get the 55-200 but wasn't sure because not very fast.  How did the 90mm work out for ya?  Did you feel limited on the long end?

Troubleshooter
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Top!!!

Feel invited to check my Island-X-T2-6Days-Trip:

https://flickr.com/photos/129065637@N03/sets/72157687950800742

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myahya09
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Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Thank you

Hmmm, tough question...

In summer, Iceland is beautifully green

For the Northern Lights, they say the best time would be between September and March..

I unfortunately wasn't very lucky with the Northern Lights because of the full moon

For the 90mm, I actually used it for close ups

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myahya09
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Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Thank you kindly

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myahya09
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Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Thank you

Stunning shots!!!!!

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Lettermanian
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Actually I don't think these are authentic because I don't see one picture of a hot dog stand... 

Very nice set; I was there in Feb 2015 (with m43 gear. alas!) and desperately want to go back for a photo workshop so I can properly chase the light...

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and give me life in your ways." - Psalm 119:37

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myahya09
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Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

Hahaha thank you 🤣

Iceland is a stunning country to visit, there's so much beauty in it that I got distracted for some time

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Troubleshooter
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Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

myahya09 wrote:

Thank you

Stunning shots!!!!!

Thanks!!!

Booked yesterday another week there!!! Will Start TODAY!!!!! Backcountry SKiiing at Akurya...

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Troubleshooter
Troubleshooter Regular Member • Posts: 405
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland
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Astrophotographer 10 wrote:

Wow, most of those smashed it, well done. Lovely. A couple are showing the start of the dreaded cyan skies. Blue sky is simply not that colour. Perhaps a tweak in Photoshop using the selective colour tool and select blues and then cyan and fiddle with the sliders?

This is the #1 problem I would sometimes get with my X cameras - poor rendition of blue bright skies. I think the solution is to recognise the type of scene where it could happen and underexpose using exp compensation and boost in post to retain the correct colours. Yours is not too bad but it throws the images off regardless.

Greg.

I Personally Love those colors in the sky

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Troubleshooter
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Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

This time I only have the 18-135 and a 12/2.0 with me

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myahya09
OP myahya09 Regular Member • Posts: 123
Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland

All the best!!!

Now I'm jealous XD

I guess those 2 lenses would do it for everything

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JakeInChicago
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Re: Fujifilm X-T2 in Iceland
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Fantastic set! I think my favorite is the silhouetted hills and figure against the orange light.

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