Over the past few months I’ve been progressing plans which will see the building and development of a purpose built photographic studio. One of the key considerations was to have adequate size for a cyclorama wall and sufficient height for lighting and light modifiers.
Stay tuned for progress developments and pictures.
I’ve decided to make a move from Canon to Fujifilm. Earlier this year I was looking to venture into the realm of mirrorless camera technology. As I was already heavily invested in Canon, I was planning to acquire their R5. However, based on my photographic style, requirements and after significant research, I changed direction and moved into medium format with the Fujifilm GFX100s.
Over the past few months I have been coming to grips with this beast of a camera and have been blown away with the image quality and colour rendition (16 bit) that this camera produces. By using a TechArt lens adapter, I’ve able to still use my stable of Canon EF glass to extremely good effect on the GFX body and the results have been outstanding. Several of the sunset images in my gallery have been taken with the GFX100s and a combination of Canon glass.
I’m currently in the process of building a photographic studio and I can’t wait to use the GFX100s for indoor studio portraiture and model work. Watch this space for further developments in the future.
I’ve replaced the TechArt EF-GF adaptor with the Fringer EF-GF which provides superior functionality and stability. Also, over the past months I’ve been acquiring more GF native glass to complement the GFX100s body. Most recently I added the GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR to the lens which is astounding to my GF lens stable, with plans to add the magnificent GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR in the not too distant future.
To celebrate International Dance Day, I had the great opportunity to provide musical accompaniment for an Afro Brazilian dance taken by Yovi Lienqueo in Wellington, New Zealand. Although I did take a camera, I had no real expectations of taking any photographs during the class because my focus was fully consumed playing Afro Brazilian music (Ijexa and Samba Reggae). However, during the odd break, I did manage to take a few shots.
