Ann 3/19/23 Ann 3/19/23

Fujifilm X-T5

This camera was on My Dream List before Fujifilm even mentioned there would be an X-T5. Well, it came out and now it’s no longer on the dream list. With a new 40 mp sensor, why would I not jump on it? It was my dream camera!

Ann 3/19/23 Ann 3/19/23

Fujifilm X-T5

They say you should never buy new gear just before a big photo trip (or workshop). All too often you wind up fumbling with operating the camera and missing out on too many great photo opportunities awaiting you. Well, I went against that grain with the X-T5, but I wasn’t worried about it in the least.

Ann 3/18/23 Ann 3/18/23

Leica Q2 Monochrom Reporter

The Leica Q2MR was a camera I never thought much about and certainly didn’t think I needed. Until I thought about it. Photographing with a camera that captures only black and white images is simply different. And operating a camera that feels this good is a whole experience in itself. It’s a photographer’s camera.

Ann 2/21/22 Ann 2/21/22

Fujifilm X100v

I’d been thinking about the x100V long before Dan started thinking about the Q2MR. Face it, it was on My Dream List. How he wound up getting the Leica first, I don’t know. Well, I do know, it’s because I’m generous. Anyway, I’d been wanting a nice easy-to-carry camera and the x100V fits the bill.

Ann 2/16/22 Ann 2/16/22

Ann’s Current Camera Bags

My main bag is a MindShift Gear Backlight 18L backpack. It’s not quite big enough for me to pack all of my gear for a long trip, but it’s sized perfectly for me…

Ann 2/16/22 Ann 2/16/22

Ann’s Tripods

Dan’s right (don’t tell him I said that), without my tripod I couldn’t make the types of images I like to make. It’s big and heavy but let’s us shoot in low light conditions.

Ann 2/16/22 Ann 2/16/22

Ann’s Filters

While Dan took what seemed to be a long break from using drop-in filters, I never gave them up. His lessened need for graduated neutral density filters due to what and how he photographed made it fine for him (though he has obviously conceded defeat and returned to the Way)….