I think it looks especially good with the first 2, where we have lots of texture to play with. In that sense, I think it feels more at-home with the backgrounds there.

Yep, that’s exactly what my A7S suffered from and the repair cost wasn’t worth it, with no guarantees to not break again. I am not sure if that’s changed in recent times.

For the high res sensor part, let me correct myself. I would say the photos weren’t materially different just because of the resolution. I am sure there are a few moments where cropping isn’t as horrendous 26 MP -> 14MP before where as now I’m at 40 MP -> 23MP. On a photo by photo comparison the photos are pretty close.

I upgraded from an X-T3, I think its honestly fine. I used a Sony full frame before that and I enjoyed it till the IBS broke on a bouncy hike (not dropped).

There’s definitely a different look to full frame, that I miss. And I was eyeing the GFX-100 at the time of purchase, but I don’t think that’d work for a show, also lens $$$$

But here’s what I’m enjoying:

• Color science, I do very little editing with the preset profiles and recipes online
• Dials galore (I can fly by settings easily in and out of the UI)
• Processing Speed (particularly on the X-T5, that’s some of why I upgraded), I don’t think I’ve met the buffer limit while shooting any live shows
• Build, I think I’ve tossed the X-T3 about on travels and out and about town, held up great, looks worn and loved.
• the IBS is pretty killer on the 5, I don’t do video anymore but its wonderful when I shoot lowlight
• Battery life is great, I haven’t bought a 2nd battery yet

Also to comment on the 40MP sensor, its not much of an upgrade, I wouldn’t say it looks noticeably better. I do only use one Fujinon lens that “makes use” of the full res, but I do crop quite a bit and haven’t had an issue.

I hope that helps a bit.

Thanks for the critique!

2 tough call, I felt like it gave a flea market feel if I raised the saturation too much, I could have probably played with vibrancy more. Definitely a very desaturated scene in general though

3 I enjoyed the maximalist quality of everything here, sort of a lost in the crowd feeling

Shot on Fuji X-T5, Fujinon XF 23mm and some Tiffen Glimmerglass 3

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Very nice! What’s your process for that? Do you select a specific slice at a time?

I mildly agree with the comments about using your smartphone camera first, but that also depends if there’s much settings to play with.

A lot of newer phones do let you dial in shutter speed and ISO, and that’s a great starting point. But if you’re itching to really learn with a camera and get comfortable with dials and settings I would get an old film camera like the Pentax Spotmatic with some M42 lenses ($50-$200) or something digital like a Fuji X-T20/Sony A6000 (about $500).

I don’t wholly like the idea of using a phone to learn since you’ll reach the limits fairly soon with the lack of settings.

I learned by carrying my camera everywhere I went, shot for some local organizations to practice and did public events. What another commenter said on studying your favorites is right, start by understanding how to recreate something you like.

thank you!

Kamlan 50mm f/1.1

You probably got here because the default sort is Local, basically /r/all.

As for the other comment, yes - phones being out for the entirety of a show is a shame, and yes that is technically not your comment.

Addressing the other point. I am a photographer, and one that has:

1. Received express permission from the artist and/or their management
2. Received permission from the venue, where professional equipment is not allowed on premise, without Pt. 1.
3. Rather silly, there is typically and quite literally a zone dedicated to photographers. This is on top of the 3 Song Rule, to take photos for the first 3 only, no flash.

I can’t say other photographers follow these rules, neither do all fans. But I had a great time, engaged with the artist, and stayed out of the way.