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Being There
t’s probably coincidental but very
fortuitous that Fujifilm always seems
to announce a significant new camera
at around the time I’m heading off for
the annual TIPA Awards judging. Back
in 2012 it was the X-S1 which proved the perfect
camera for shooting on safari in South Africa
when it wasn’t feasible to carry a full D-SLR kit.
Then, last year, it was the compact X-20 which
worked brilliantly when shooting on the crowded
streets of Hong Kong. This year, the destination
was Vancouver after which I was planning an
excursion into the frozen landscapes of the
North West Territories. What better camera to
take than the X-T1?
Snag was, so many other people wanted to
get their hands on the X-T1, ‘loaner’ cameras
were being strictly rationed and our test sample
was due to be returned pronto. Some undignified
pleading later and Fujifilm Australia graciously
agreed to let me keep ‘my’ X-T1 for the Canada
trip. Once again, travelling light(ish) was a priority
and the X-T1 body plus the 14mm f2.8 ultra-wide
it came with for testing, my own (really) 18-
55mm zoom and a Voigtländer 75mm f1.8 fitted
with an M-to-X mount adapter all packed neatly
into a small bag along with a compact travel
tripod. This exercise alone graphically illustrated
why CSCs look destined to rule the world – my
editorial last issue notwithstanding – but the
X-T1, in particular, emphasised the point time and
again over the next fortnight. Even for a dyed-in-
the-wool D-SLR lover like me, the X-T1 delivers
the same experience – and capabilities – in a
smaller and quieter package. At no point did I
ever think things would be better with a mirror,
a pentaprism and a focusing screen. Now this
is partially because the X-T1 works more like a
D-SLR than many D-SLRs and partially because
its EVF is just so good – in nearly every situation –
you just don’t notice anything different. Tellingly,
as we TIPA editors compared cameras (as you
do), five of us had X-T1s… a count matched only
by the number of Sony A7Rs brought along. One
lone Nikon Df flew the flag for the D-SLR. Hmm.
Awards judging done (you can read all about it
in the next issue), I headed north to give the X-T1
a real ‘real world’ test. Firstly, heavy snowfall
challenged the bodyshell sealing, but without
incident. Next came a sub-zero temperature
torture test for both the camera (and the
photographer). So, Fujifilm says the X-T1 is happy
down to -10 degrees Celsius, but how about -25
Celsius? That’s what it was some kilometres out
of Yellowknife in the middle of nowhere in the
middle of the night, watching for the Northern
Lights. We were there for three hours, shooting
long exposures of up to 30 seconds, but the
X-T1 didn’t miss a beat. The photographer was
refuelled with hot chocolate, but the camera
just stayed out in the cold without complaint.
Snow and ice are, of course, a challenge for any
metering system especially in sunny conditions,
but apart from applying some exposure
I
Testing the Fujifilm X-T1’s sub-zero temperature rating at Lake
Louise in Alberta, Canada.
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PHOTOGENIC PLACES
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The main photo on this
issue’s cover shows what
you can do when you take
your camera to the zoo.
This issue’s Lens Choices
article begins on page 68.
Also featured on the cover
is Fujifilm’s superb X-T1
and our full test of this
remarkable camera begins
on page 22.
compensation (made easy by the dial), the X-T1
sorted everything out very competently, including
the auto white balance. And, on a practical note,
when you’re wearing thick gloves, dials are really
the only way to travel… and the X-T1 allows you
to do pretty well all the important in-the-field stuff
this way. I’d packed the tripod as a precaution –
well, obviously it was essential for exposures of
30 seconds – but otherwise, the camera’s high
ISO performance rendered it redundant… ISO
1000 looks more like ISO 100.
In the past, I’ve questioned our obsession
with ever-smaller cameras, reasoning essentially
that, in photography, there’s often no gain
without pain (i.e. making some effort). But the
reality is that there are actually many situations
where it just isn’t practical to carry a ‘big
camera’ kit and, bottom line, the X-T1 is small
without compromising either its capabilities or
its performance. Photography may still involve
some pain – getting up before dawn when it’s
-15 degrees Celsius outside, for example – but
you don’t necessarily have to go through torture
to get a great picture. Crunching across a frozen
Lake Louise with just the X-T1 wearing the 18-
55mm zoom (and the 14mm tucked in a jacket
pocket), I was able to enjoy the actual experience
as much as the photography. I was alone except
for a guy flying a GoPro on a drone and we both
stopped shooting to marvel as the first warm rays
of sunlight crept across the snow-covered peaks,
contrasting dramatically with the icy cool of the
frozen lake. It was a life-affirming experience and
it needed to be witnessed first-hand as well as
through the camera… and, in the end, this is why
mirrorless cameras like the X-T1 will prevail.
They’re involving enough to allow for the
practice of photography – both technically and
creatively – but not to the point of distraction or
obsession. The creation of an image, after all,
first requires an appreciation of its subject matter
and, funnily enough, you really can’t acquire this
if all your attention is constantly focused through
a viewfinder. Don’t get me wrong, the practice
is all part of the process, but it’s the picture that
really matters… and, equally, being there.
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CONTENTS
Fujifilm
m
X-T1
T1
Panasonic
Lumix GM1
FEATURES
16
//
IN PRACTICE
The Essential On-Camera
Filters
REGULARS
06
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WHAT’S NEW
Lots of exciting stuff to report in this issue,
ue,
including Leica’s much anticipated mirrorless
rless
camera system, Pentax’s major upgrade
of
its medium format D-SLR, Nikon’s new
D-SLR flagship and much more. Get your
credit cards at the ready!
Digital filter effects are now pretty standard
on both D-SLRs and CSCs, but there are still
some things that can’t be done with anything
but the real optical types. James Conway lists
your ‘must have’ filter kit.
78
//
FUJIFILM SHOWCASE 2014
Every issue there’s a chance to see one of
your favourite photographs in print. Entering
is easy and you can do it online by submitting
images to camera@nextmedia.com.au or send
us digital files on a CD or DVD.
32
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PHOTOGENIC PLACES
Stirling Range National
Park, Western Australia
There can be few locations in Australia that
pack so many photographic opportunities
into a comparatively small area, which is why
we’re revisiting the fabulous Stirling Range NP
,
this time with Ian Robertson as our guide.
10
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SUBSCRIBE TO CAMERA
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80
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CAMERA BUYER’S CHECKLIST
D-SLRs And CSCs
There’s never been a more exciting selection
of interchangeable lens cameras so it might
be time to buy something new? Where RRPs
are no longer being provided, we’re quoting
an average of the ‘street prices’ we’ve seen
quoted over the last few weeks. It’s an
imprecise science so expect to encounter
some variations when you go shopping.
39
//
INTERVIEW –
Kazuto Yamaki,
CEO Sigma Corporation
He runs the most dynamic lens manufacturer
on the planet and, during a recent visit to
Australia, Sigma’s Kazuto Yamaki took time
out to talk to
Camera
magazine about his
company’s philosophies, strategies and
plans for the future.
SHOWCASES
30
//
LIGHT WORK
These articles are designed to help you
understand how the professionals tackle
assignments and the techniques they use,
including a few handy tricks of the trade.
4
Sigma 18-35mm f1.8
super-fast zoom
46
//
FIRST LOOK –
Nikon D4S
Nikon’s D-SLR flagship was already a very
desirable camera, but now it’s got a new
and improved sensor, a faster processor and
significantly enhanced high ISO performance.
Here’s our hands-on preview to keep you
going until we complete our full test.
68
//
IN PRACTICE
Lens Choices: At The Zoo
Selecting the right lens for a particular
subject is critical to achieving the best
results, and in this issue we’re looking at
what works best when you’re shooting at
the zoo. Nikon Australia is kindly supplying
all the lenses for us to try out.
Sony Alpha A3500
52
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IN PRACTICE
D-SLR Video Maker:
Scripting And Shot Lists
If you’re really serious about making
professional-looking video productions
then carefully planning your shoots is critical
and has implications all the way through to
the final edit.
ON TRIAL
22
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ON TRIAL –
Fujifilm X-T1
If you think Fujifilm’s X-T1 looks good on
paper, it’s even more sensational in the
hand… and the results speak for themselves.
Editor Paul Burrows put it to the test on a
recent trip to Canada.
56
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ON TRIAL
Panasonic Lumix GM1
Panasonic really puts the ‘compact’ back into
its smallest Lumix G series compact system
camera, which may be pocket-sized, but is
packed solid with enthusiast-level features.
64
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FEATURE –
Camera
Is 35!
It all started back in June 1979 with the first
issue of what was then called
Camera Craft.
A few things have changed since then –
including our masthead – but our philosophy
remains the same… above all
else, photography should be fun.
72
//
ON TRIAL
50
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ON TRIAL –
Zoom Q4
Zoom is better known for its excellent
portable digital audio recorders, but now it
has applied this expertise to a video mini cam
which not only records high resolution video,
but also high resolution sound.
Sony Alpha A3500
It was called the A3000 when we reviewed
it, but has since been rebadged the A3500,
although it’s exactly the same camera, just
with a different ‘kit’ lens. Still fabulous value
for money too.
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