What's in my bag?
I have been an enthusiastic Fujifilm-X user since 2013. On this page you´ll find my camera equipment. It is also a reference, as people often ask me about my gear and how I use it.
Why Fujifilm?
I love Fujifilm’s design and continuous improvement philosophy combined with their optical and sensor performance and analog inspired controls and ergonomics. My main reason for the X-system is because of Fujifilm’s legendary heritage in color science. Because of that, their digital film simulations deliver great results straight out of their camera's. The X-system is so small, light and intuitive, that it ensures not only a nice way of working. It also helps me to create an intimacy between me and my subject.
My Fujifilm X100V with the two conversion lenses.
How I use my camera’s
X100V - compact perfect every day companion
My most frequently used camera is my X100V. I use it for personal projects, travelling and even client work. Together with the two conversion lenses it is my perfect every day companion, covering at least 90% of my photography needs. Being a very compact and light setup, it still delivers me a 28mm, 35mm, and 50mm focal length. According to my Lightroom metadata, I have been shooting ~23mm (35mm equiv.) in 66% of all my XF16-55 photos over the past years. And 80-85% of all my photos were taken up to ~35mm (50mm equiv.) So, my X100 kit is in many situations the only gear I really need.
X-Pro2 - gets the job done
I primarily use my X-Pro2 for intensive use, client work and longer travels. It has the Fujifilm X-Trans III 24MP sensor with Classic Chrome and Acros film simulations. The dual card slot and wheather sealing feel safe. It is a perfect fit in size/handling and image quality for my photography.
With the X-Pro2 I mainly use the XF56 F1.2 which is my default lens for creating portraits. I use my two Fujinon zoom lenses almost only for client work and longer travels.
If I feel like it, I use one of the small and excellent XF16/XF23/XF35/XF50 ‘Fujicrons’ on the X-Pro2. That is always a great combo!
My Graphite X-Pro2 + XF23/XF35/XF50 Fujicrons
X-E2 - little and discrete X-Pro
I loved the X-Trans II sensor very much at the time I used the X70 and X-T1, after I sold my X-E1. So I am happy to have it back in my setup. The X-E2 is my smallest interchangeable lens camera, so I use it if I want to keep things very small. The all black version makes it also look very discrete. As this classic camera has the X-Trans II 16MP sensor it comes with the Classic Chrome film simulation which I love. The X-E2 also serves as an extra/backup camera for client work.
The X-E2 is the prettiest of the E-series in my opinion, I specifically like the ‘X-Pro’ look of it. The X-E3 offers more functionalities but I found it too small and plasticky. And the ‘minimal’ X-E4 lacks a lot of things I value most in Fujifilm camera’s: the analog inspired controls and ergonomics.
I will mostly use the X-E2 with my small and classic XF18 F2 and XF35 1.4 lenses. And offcourse with my Fujicrons, it simply doesn’t get any smaller in the Fujifilm X-mount segment!
My X-E2 + XF18 F2
X-Pro1 - ‘the OG’
The X-Pro1 is forever a classic. I like to use it for taking my time and slowing down my photography process while exploring the good old X-Trans I 16MP sensor quality. Today, the X-Pro1 is still a great and durable camera in a lot of ways. And it definitely has a soul!
I especially love using the original XF18 and XF35 lenses on my X-Pro1, they are a perfect fit. The small and excellent XF16/XF23/XF35/XF50 ‘Fujicrons’ are a joy to use on the X-Pro1. Furthermore, I am having fun experimenting with classic/manual lenses on the X-Pro1.
iPad Pro - mobile workflow
For my personal computing, I exclusively use an Apple iPad Pro M1, so my photography workflow is completely iPad based. In post edit I almost always use Lightroom and sometimes Affinity Photo. Besides the Adobe Cloud and local backup, all my selected images are backupped online at Flickr.
My X-Pro1 with my classic/manual lenses.
Please find below my setups with links to the respective product web pages.
X-Pro2 - gets the job done
X-Pro2 24MP X-Trans III Graphite Edition
• Firecrest circular polariser 77mm
• BlackRapid Metro camera sling
• Fujifilm Globe-Trotter X-Pro2 limited ed. strap
• Fujifilm MHG-XPRO2 grip
• BlackRapid Metro camera sling
• Fujifilm Globe-Trotter X-Pro2 limited ed. strap
• Fujifilm MHG-XPRO2 grip
X-E2 - little and discrete X-Pro
X-E2 16MP X-Trans II
X100V - every day companion
X100V 26MP X-Trans IV (35mm)
• WCL-X100II (28mm) wide conversion lens
• TCL-X100II (50mm) tele conversion lens
• Weather resistant kit (AR-X100 + PRF-49S)
• TCL-X100II (50mm) tele conversion lens
• Weather resistant kit (AR-X100 + PRF-49S)
• Hoya UX circular polariser 49mm
• JJC HG-X100V grip
• Clever Supply Minimal Anchor strap
• Peak Design Cuff wrist strap
• JJC HG-X100V grip
• Clever Supply Minimal Anchor strap
• Peak Design Cuff wrist strap
X-Pro1 - 'the OG'
X-Pro1 16MP X-Trans I (FujiXWeekly, Fujilove, DPreview)
• XF18mm F2 (27mm)
• XF35mm F1.4 (53mm)• Fujifilm EF-X20 shoe mount flash
• Viltrox OC-E3 off camera shoe cord
• Fujifilm HG-XPRO grip
• Fujifilm LC-XPro1 leather case & strap
• XF35mm F1.4 (53mm)• Fujifilm EF-X20 shoe mount flash
• Viltrox OC-E3 off camera shoe cord
• Fujifilm HG-XPRO grip
• Fujifilm LC-XPro1 leather case & strap
Manual lenses
• TTArtisan 23mm F1.4
• Canon 50mm F1.4 LTM
• Helios 44M-4 58mm F2
• Fujifilm M Mount adapter
• Urth M39 to Leica M adapter
• Helios 44M-4 58mm F2
• Fujifilm M Mount adapter
• Urth M39 to Leica M adapter
Accessories
• Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 mobile printer
• MeFOTO GlobeTrotter alu tripod
• JJC FP-K3 filter pouch
• Viltrox RB08 LED light
• MeFOTO GlobeTrotter alu tripod
• JJC FP-K3 filter pouch
• Viltrox RB08 LED light
Bags
• Think Tank Retrospective 5 shoulder bag
• ONA The Leather Brixton messenger bag
• Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20 compact bag
• ONA The Leather Bond Street messenger bag
• Grams28 113 Leather Folio black
• Peak Design Backpack Zip 15L
• Reismonkey camera shoulder bag
• ONA The Leather Brixton messenger bag
• Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20 compact bag
• ONA The Leather Bond Street messenger bag
• Grams28 113 Leather Folio black
• Peak Design Backpack Zip 15L
• Reismonkey camera shoulder bag
• Apple iPad Pro 12.9 M1
• Adobe Lightroom 1TB plan
• Affinity Photo (Photoshop alternative)
• Adobe Portfolio (website)
• Sandisk Extreme PRO 1TB SSD (on-site backup)
• Flickr Pro (online archive)
• Adobe Lightroom 1TB plan
• Affinity Photo (Photoshop alternative)
• Adobe Portfolio (website)
• Sandisk Extreme PRO 1TB SSD (on-site backup)
• Flickr Pro (online archive)
Studio lighting
My old but also powerful studio setup which I rarely use these days:
• Falcon Eyes 2x GN300-AD flash units
• Falcon Eyes 2x SB6080 soft boxes
• Falcon Eyes 2x L-2600G light stands
• Falcon Eyes B8510 background support
• Falcon Eyes CRK-32SL/G circular reflector
• Falcon Eyes RF-604 trigger & receiver
• Falcon Eyes 2x SB6080 soft boxes
• Falcon Eyes 2x L-2600G light stands
• Falcon Eyes B8510 background support
• Falcon Eyes CRK-32SL/G circular reflector
• Falcon Eyes RF-604 trigger & receiver
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