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Very nice predictions! Regarding the XF80 f/2.8 Macro, it is the sharpest lens I’ve ever used in my 40 years in photography! I am quite anxious to see the results with it on an updated ...

Hey mann, Yes, I just got mine too...the "rattle" you hear is by design. It's simply the AF group on a rail that, when no power is applied to the lens, simply glides back and forth. No worries! ...

Hi Scott. Regarding this FLM CP26 Travel Tripod, exactly what specifically are you referring to when you say “flawed design”?
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Matthew, So, if I understand you correctly, you haven’t actually heard specific issues regarding the FLM tripod, but rather, it’s your “feeing” about a “lack of indestructibility”, and because of...

Bperrey, As a landscape and product photographer whose main concern is image sharpness and detail, I can state that the FLM CP26 Travel Tripod is without question, the best made, most robust,...

HI Matthew. Well, having about 35 years in photography using dozens of tripods over the years, I can confidently state that I've never used one with the build quality, rigidity, handling of Legs...

This is a Like New/Mint Condition lens, having only been used in studio, on a tripod-mounted X-Pro2. The XF90 also comes with a superb Hoya EVO Antistatic UV Filter (a $56 value)! Specs on the ...

You make some good points for sure, but IMHO, if the larger file comes with a commensurate increase in sharpness, dynamic range, and overall image quality, then for me, the “wait” would be worth it!!

Greetings! First let me say that I use the Awesome XF16-55, and the XF23 f/2, XF60 f/2.4 Macro, XF90 f/2, and XF55-200. While the concept of image “sharpness” can be subjective, I have done some ...

Mattthew, you made some fine points! I too, wouldn't trust ANY photography gear on an $80 tripod! This FLM "CP26 Travel Tripod", is on the opposite end of the Quality spectrum! It has super-strong...

Well said, Cdembrey! As a landscape and product photographer, I’m in a different niche than ZA, but I certainly appreciate his thoughts on “free photography” with no model/site release! I believe...

Yes, and let’s hope that Fujifilm’s experience with their excellent implementation of lens OIS helps with the body transition to IBIS.

Again, very well stated, Jerry! Us “old guys” certainly agree. I do look forward to seeing the XT-3, with hopefully a new sensor and processing engine! Best Regards, Steve

Good points, sir! Personally, I don’t need IBIS in the vast majority of my photography, because I use a tripod, and thus would have IBIS turned off. As for “a touch of flash”, it does have its ...

I agree completely! I’m a 100% stills guy, hence waiting on the XT-3 with a new sensor/engine that will hopefully take the already excellent image quality of my X-Pro2 up a notch! Not interested ...

Well-stated, Jamie! As an X-Pro2 user, who routinely creates sharp, detailed 24x36” poster prints, I would certainly welcome either FF or higher-resolution APS-C, however, not sure I’d welcome ...

Very nice gallery! EcoR1, your statement that DXOMark rating the Sony Macro as the sharpest Macro lens, is misleading at best, because DXOMark doesn’t even TEST Fujinon lenses!! Thus, how can they...

Very interesting and detailed review of these selected top-end ball heads! I do agree with ARClark, that other top-end brands such as Acratech and Markins, could have been included to "round out"...

Well, while technological advances are nice, for sensor size, lens, and ergonomic reasons, no phone will replace my dedicated camera (DSLR or Mirrorless) for serious photography! IMHO, a...

In terms of build quality and functionality, I think that the FLM Ball Heads are in a class by themselves.