The Adventures of Michael Vincent
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2020 Vision | Time Traveler
June 14, 2020
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If I could go back in time to the birth of The XPRO1 series, I would experience exactly what I have done over the last week.
When I placed my order for this eight year old camera, I wasn’t sure if I did the right thing. I already own the…
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2020 Vision | Late To The Party
June 11, 2020
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I am not a party pooper, but I arrived at this invitation eight years almost too late.
Let’s go back in time.
The first Fuji Camera I ever saw or held in my hand belonged to my friend Gabby, a fine Photographer from Germany.
She had an XPro 1.
I…
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2020 Vision | 16mm Vision
June 11, 2020
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Compared to the XF18mm, the extra 2mm isn’t much, but it has impact.
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These moments were perfect for the XF 16mm F2.8.
I responded quickly.
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This Lens is perfect for quick moments, getting in close and shooting from the hip. I don’t like shooting from the hip but it’s a…
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2020 Vision | 18 Going on 16
June 9, 2020
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How wide is wide?
14mm, 16mm or 18mm.
That is a lot to choose from not to mention the terrific 10-24mm F4.
As an XPro2 Shooter, I was enamoured with the 16mm 1.4.
I felt I didn’t need it because of already owning the stellar 16-55mm. It’s tricky thing to…
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2020 Vision | Seeing Like Henri
June 8, 2020
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There is something about Henri Cartier Bresson that resonates with me.
He struck me as a Bon Vivant with a Leica.
A man who enjoyed and celebrated life even when he wasn’t creating images.
His Leica was always close to hand for the moment when Life said “take me Henri”.
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