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The kit Daphne used
FujifilmX-T3 The Fujifilm X-T3 is a mirrorless digital camera, featuring a 26.1-megapixel back-side illuminated ASP-C sensor, blackout-free continuous shooting, an AF systemwith 2.16 million phase detection pixels, providing 100% coverage, with the ability to record 4K/60p video in 4:2:2.
XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LMOIS This standard zoom lens offers a maximum aperture of f/2.8, plus built-in Optical Image Stabilisation, all inside a remarkably compact and portable body. The result is a highly versatile lens that is comfortable in a number of shooting situations.
– but after looking into the X-T3’s Raw files in Lightroom, I realised that enough data could be recovered in the normal exposed shot, without having to use the bracketed shots to convert it into an HDR picture. The 26.1-megapixel back-side illuminated sensor delivers an especially impressive image quality, which is sharp even wide open. When shooting the 12th-century ruins of Knowlton Church, allegedly one of the most haunted places in Dorset, I only used the normal exposed shot to get all the data I needed for my editing. And the bonus: a fantastic sunburst peaking past the church. No ghosts peering throughwindows, though! I also took both lenses with me on a trip all the way out to the Isle of Portland and it didn’t feel too heavy on my back. I wanted to capture the picturesque lighthouses and the massive Pulpit Rock. Though my main aim was to do some long exposures, Iwalked back to the main lighthouse and climbed down to Pulpit Rock in the evening sun. Following an easy and quick set-up on the tripod, I stacked the filters on, connected the cable release and started shooting. Again, the changing of the settings was easy with the dials on top of the camera, without having to delve into the software. The last spot where I set up the gear was close to Pulpit Rock itself. This time, I dialled the exposure wheel on B for bulbmode for an even longer exposure of around twominutes. The exposure time was displayed on the back screen so I didn’t need to get my watch out to check the time. I was very pleased with the result – and themoment when the lighthouse switched on its light, while I was shooting, was the bonus of the day! Overall, I feel the FujifilmX-T3 is a leading contender when choosing a new mirrorless camera. The whole set-up is extremely impressive for me as an enthusiast, but it’s still in an affordable price range. I would certainly recommend it to anyone one who is thinking of swapping to a lighter, faster set- up in the future.
XF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LMOIS WR This super-telephoto zoom lens includes five ED elements and one Super ED element to combat chromatic aberration, while a linear AF motor and weather resistance make for outstanding performance when you need it most.
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