Jeffrey de Grijs

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. Digitally replicating the look of classic photographic film stocks, the 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

X100VI - compact perfect every day companion

My most frequently used camera was my X100V and that also why I have upgraded to the VI. 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 lens based camera.

The X-E2 (aka ‘The Mistress’) 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 a tad 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 mostly use the X-E2 with the compact ‘Fujicrons’ primes and the classic XF18 F2, 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, XF35 and XF60 lenses on my X-Pro1, they are a perfect fit. The compact and excellent XF16/XF23/XF35/XF50 ‘Fujicron’ primes are also 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 gear overview with links to the respective product or review web pages.

X100VI - every day companion

X100VI 40MP X-Trans V (35mm)

• WCL-X100II (28mm) wide conversion lens
• TCL-X100II (50mm) tele conversion lens
• Weather resistant kit (AR-X100 + PRF-49S)

• Hoya UX circular polariser 49mm
• SmallRig Leather Case Kit for Fujifilm X100VI
• SmallRig Thumb Grip for Fujifilm X100V(I)

X-Pro2 - gets the job done

X-Pro2 24MP X-Trans III Graphite Edition

• 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

• Fujifilm MHG-XE grip
• Clever Supply Minimal Anchor strap
• Peak Design Cuff wrist strap

X-Pro1 - ‘the OG’

X-Pro1 16MP X-Trans I (FujiXWeekly, Fujilove, DPreview)

• Fujifilm EF-X20 shoe mount flash
• Viltrox OC-E3 off camera shoe cord
• Fujifilm HG-XPRO grip
• Fujifilm LC-XPro1 leather case & strap

Compact prime

• XF16mm F2.8 (24mm)
• XF18mm F2 (27mm)
• XF23mm F2 (35mm)
• XF35mm F2 (53mm)
• XF50mm F2 (75mm)
• Hoya UX circular polariser 43 + 49mm

Ultra fast prime

• XF35mm F1.4 (53mm)
• XF56mmF1.2 (84mm)

Macro

• XF60mm F2.4 (90mm)

Red badge zoom

• XF16-55mm F2.8 (24-83mm)
• XF50-140mm F2.8 (75-210mm)
• XF 1.4 teleconverter)
• Firecrest circular polariser 77m

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

Camera 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
• Peak Design Backpack Zip 15L
• Reismonkey camera shoulder bag

Hardware, accessoires & software

• Fujifilm Instax Share SP-3 mobile printer
• MeFOTO GlobeTrotter alu tripod
• Viltrox RB08 LED light
• JJC FP-K3 filter pouch
• Think Tank Battery holders
• Concept Collective 1L travel sling bag

• Apple iPad Pro 12.9 M1
• Grams28 113 Leather Folio black
• Satechi USB-C Adapter and SD card reader
• LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB hard drive (backup)
• Sandisk Extreme PRO 1TB SSD (on-site backup)
• Adobe Lightroom 1TB plan
• Affinity Photo (Photoshop alternative)
• Adobe Portfolio (website)
• Flickr Pro (online archive)

On-site lighting

• Godox Witstro AD100Pro 100Ws strobe
• SMDV Speedbox-Flip24G flippable 24” softbox
• LumoPro LP180 quad-Sync manual flash
• WestCott 2021 60” optical umbrella
• LumoPro LP605 5-section stand
• LumoPro LP633 swivel & hotShoe adapter
• Falcon Eyes CRK-32SL/G circular reflector
• Godox Collapsible Backdrop TA0016 with LSA-16

Studio lighting

My old and 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

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