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John Armstrong Photography
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John Armstrong is an award-winning international photographer based in Cape Town, South Africa. He is involved in a wide range of photographic genres with a focus on portraiture and weddings. Having worked previously in the film industry, John brings his in-depth technical knowledge to his work.
He has been privileged to be able to travel the world with his photography, having photographed well known icons in both business and entertainment. John accredits his high work ethic and strong relationship building to his success.
He has been privileged to be able to travel the world with his photography, having photographed well known icons in both business and entertainment. John accredits his high work ethic and strong relationship building to his success.
Fujifilm XT5 - First Impressions
Fujifilm has just released the much anticipated XT5 on the heels of both the XH2 and XH2s. This is my first impression.
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Turning Back - Photography progress, are you on the right road?
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In this video I discuss progression in photography and recognizing if one is on the wrong road and in need of a change. #35mmfilm #film #filmphotography John Armstrong Photography website: www.jap.co.za instagram: @japortrait @japwedding @japwildlife Thanks for your time
FUJIFILM Film Simulations & JPEG settings (includes Presets) - Part 3
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This is the final three part video to my recent series on RAW & JPEG. I discuss, Film Simulations, Jpeg settings, Dynamic Range, Dynamic Range Priority, Recipes, Raw Conversion in Camera, X Raw Studio and post processing. Ive included free presets to use with Lightroom. Follow instructions in the video. These presets are free to use. If you find them helpful and wish to contribute to my channel...
FUJIFILM Film Simulations & JPEG settings (includes Presets) - Part 2
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This is the final three part video to my recent series on RAW & JPEG. I discuss, Film Simulations, Jpeg settings, Dynamic Range, Dynamic Range Priority, Recipes, Raw Conversion in Camera, X Raw Studio and post processing. Ive included free presets to use with Lightroom. Follow instructions in the video. These presets are free to use. If you find them helpful and wish to contribute to my channel...
FUJIFILM Film Simulations & JPEG settings (includes Presets) - Part 1
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This is the final three part video to my recent series on RAW & JPEG. I discuss, Film Simulations, Jpeg settings, Dynamic Range, Dynamic Range Priority, Recipes, Raw Conversion in Camera, X Raw Studio and post processing. Ive included free presets to use with Lightroom. Follow instructions in the video. These presets are free to use. If you find them helpful and wish to contribute to my channel...
FUJIFILM - RAW Only Setup (shoot to edit)
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If the image is of use to you, please follow this Dropbox link to download the image. You are free to use this image in a personal or private capacity, including printing. It is a high res JPEG image. NB, this image is not for commercial use. Thank you. www.dropbox.com/s/rpkh1xmb39bnynl/JA_IMG_001.JPG?dl=0 If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. ...
FUJIFILM - RAW vs JPEG
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In this video I discuss the two file types created by your camera, RAW & JPEG. I go over compression, bit depth & editing. If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. I’m currently working on my online gallery and store, to generate funds for my channel. I will be offering digital downloads, prints and other merchandise. Thank you for your support. w...
FUJIFILM XT4 - Focus, Tracking, fps & Conclusion
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If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. I’m currently working on my online gallery and store, to generate funds for my channel. I will be offering digital downloads, prints and other merchandise. Thank you for your support. www.paypal.me/JAPmedia John Armstrong Photography website: www.jap.co.za instagram: @japortrait @japwedding @japwildlife Ple...
FUJIFILM XT4 vs XT3 vs XT2 (IQ & ISO)
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If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. I’m currently working on my online gallery and store, to generate funds for my channel. I will be offering digital downloads, prints and other merchandise. Thank you for your support. www.paypal.me/JAPmedia In this video I compare the image quality and ISO performance of Fujifilm’s new XT4 to that of its pr...
FUJIFILM XT4 - Flip-Out Screen
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If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. I’m currently working on my online gallery and store, to generate funds for my channel. I will be offering digital downloads, prints and other merchandise. Thank you for your support. www.paypal.me/JAPmedia In this video I will be discussing the new flip-out screen added to Fujifilm’s X-T range of cameras, ...
FUJIFILM XT4 Lockdown shoot
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If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. I’m currently working on my online gallery and store, to generate funds for my channel. I will be offering digital downloads, prints and other merchandise. Thank you for your support. www.paypal.me/JAPmedia In this video, while in lockdown, I put together a small garden portrait shoot with my daughters. I i...
FUJIFILM SUPER TELEPHOTO - Extensive Review - xf 200mm & xf 100-400mm
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If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. I’m currently working on my online gallery and store, to generate funds for my channel. I will be offering digital downloads, prints and other merchandise. Thank you for your support. www.paypal.me/JAPmedia In this video, I will be reviewing two of Fujifilm’s super telephoto lenses, the versatile xf 100mm-4...
FUJIFILM XT4 : My top 3 features
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If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. I’m currently working on my online gallery and store, to generate funds for my channel. I will be offering digital downloads, prints and other merchandise. Thank you for your support. www.paypal.me/JAPmedia In this video I’ll be discussing the new Fujifilm XT4, listing my top 3 features found on Fujifilm’s ...
LOCKDOWN - Channel update
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A quick update of what will be happening on my channel over the coming weeks. You are welcome to visit my website: www.jap.co.za Instagram: @japortrait @japwedding @japwildlife Many thanks.
Full Frame, Why I prefer it over Crop.
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If you would like to support my channel, please use the link below to my PayPal account. I’m currently working on my online gallery and store, to generate funds for my channel. I will be offering digital downloads, prints and other merchandise. Thank you for your support. www.paypal.me/JAPmedia In this video I discuss the meaning and origin of the terms full frame and crop. #fujifilmxt4 #fujifi...
FUJIFILM GFX50R & GF50mm f3.5 lens Review
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FUJIFILM GFX50R & GF50mm f3.5 lens Review
FUJIFILM 16-80mm F4 Lens Review & Fujifilm Cap Giveaway
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FUJIFILM 16-80mm F4 Lens Review & Fujifilm Cap Giveaway
FUJIFILM X-SERIES - Exposure Settings - PART 2
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FUJIFILM X-SERIES - Exposure Settings - PART 2
FUJIFILM X-SERIES - Exposure Settings - PART 1
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FUJIFILM X-SERIES - Exposure Settings - PART 1
FUJIFILM GFX100 - First Impressions - Hands-on Photographic Review
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FUJIFILM GFX100 - First Impressions - Hands-on Photographic Review
Fujifilm XT30 - Review - XT3 comparison.
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Fujifilm XT30 - Review - XT3 comparison.
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 - A hands on Review
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Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 - A hands on Review
PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL - Colour vs Tonal Contrast
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PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL - Colour vs Tonal Contrast
Photokina 2018 Intro: Was It Worth It? My Trip to Germany and Austria.
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Photokina 2018 Intro: Was It Worth It? My Trip to Germany and Austria.
FUJIFILM XT3 - HANDS ON - FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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FUJIFILM XT3 - HANDS ON - FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Fujifilm X-H1 Launch and discussion with fellow X-Photographers.
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Fujifilm X-H1 Launch and discussion with fellow X-Photographers.
Fujifilm X-H1 Review - First impressions
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Fujifilm X-H1 Review - First impressions
thank you!!
thank you!!
One of the best videos on photography I've seen. And I'm learning for 4+ years by now! Thanks!
Love the flippy screen. I don’t understand what the fuss is about. I find the one that only tilts up and down almost useless.
Hello, I know that the video is a bit old, but I just got an X-Pro2 + a strobe and I am looking for some advice. Your series is one of the few about X-Pro2 & off-camera flash techniques. May I ask you which flashes you used? it looks like it was 2 flashes attached on the top of each other. Is it correct? Thanks, fabio
Superb tutorial John. Thank you so much.
Interesting looking at these 8 years on, amazing work John.
Hello John. Having been a photographer for about 12 years now, I recently moved to Fujifilm and have been struggling to get my Raw images where I want them. This was absolutely the best video I've seen with regard to this topic and incredibly educational for any photographer. Thank you!
Thanks a lot, from Brussels !
Great review...thank you! I have this lens and love it!
The xf200 is optical perfection, and as usual that comes at a price ! Carrying this lens around on hikes is no fun! It is insanely heavy, and more so compactly heavy… dense… carrying it around is really tough. I choose the 100-400, and for the past years more so the 150-600. Neither of these of course come close to the optical quality or the ability to render smooth bokeh, as this beautiful beast…
Best tips ever
I've been investigating Natural Live View which brought me to this video. First, nicely done. It's very detailed and clearly explained. I have a question. Do I need to modify this procedure when shooting in black and white since Natural Live View retains some of the simulation information there? Or, does modifying the highlights/shadows setting as you explained take care of that issue?
Great video I've used Fujifilm since the X-E1 and didn't really pay any attention to this whole area. Great series to explain it. By the way have you updated your presets for the XH2 and XT5 cameras? 😁
Today is the day when I understood bits
WOW. Thx for sharing the results of your hard work. Changed from Nikon a few months ago and now trying to understand the Fujifilm system and this really helped me.
Would you consider af of xt5 drasticly better than xt4 or just as incremental improvement?
At this point I'm more interested if they crippled the autofocus or not? because if the AF is not up to par I don't see any reason why to not go to the XH line
Fantastic video
Very beautiful pictures
100-400 Only 3 tiny screws screwed into plastic holding heavy front elements . VERY cheap quality, Disappointing
You're a special man - bless 🙏🏽❤😊
I’ve watched this clip a number of times
This was incredibly helpful, thank you so much! I really appreciate you running through how to shoot in different situations and explaining why one feature may work better for a person over another. I also really like your style of conversation - it's casual, informative and not overwhelming. Looking forward to watching some of your other videos!
Can a similar preset to this be used for jpegs?
Why cannot fuji update their FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO software to be compatible with X-T1 cameras? It would be a great addition to us owners of this little gem to manipulate and edit our own recipes. The camera has its own raw converter so why should it not work when connected with the software?
Your information is amazing> Fuji should hire you man ...... Can these profile recipes be used on an X-T1 camera pls?
Thank you for this great and clear editorial. I have shot analog for thirty years and kept digital away from me but after watching this video I feel like this is a fresh start. Thanks again.
jesus bro normalize the audio levels, imagine watching this video at 2AM while everyone is asleep
It’s refreshing to hear a professional’s perspective on photographic comparisons that are ubiquitous throughout UA-cam. My first camera was a Nikon FE2 with two Nikon Series E 50mm and 105mm lenses. Later, I added a Sigma 100-300mm telephoto. I shot with this system for 25 years! It never occurred to me to ‘upgrade’ my camera or lenses. My skills today using a digital system are all based on the composition, lighting, and balance that are essential for any photograph regardless of the brand or sensor size.
Good points about the perspective. Many people don't really go into that or explain the issues well. Just things to keep in mind with a wide lens like this.
Great review THANKS
Hi mate, I don’t know if you’ve ever used the Tamron 15-30 lens from Nikon which is a G to one and I really love that lens but I’ve shifted over to Fuji film and really enjoying the Fuji film system and I wanted a replica lens of that particular lens and I’m wondering how that would compare if you happen to have use that lens ever but this lens looks amazing and I already have the filters so that’s not an issue arm and I’m just wondering if you’re still using this lens today, because this review was a fair while ago and yes, I’m a professional landscaper photographer 😊
The X-T3 is noticeably desaturated, but the T4 and T2 are the same, except for the warmth. I think maybe cooling the T4 very slightly will turn those pinks more purple and take the orange out of the yellows, as well as making the whites white again. Camera manufacturers do this often. They add stylised tint to the image for the trends at the time. Leica shooters have noticed it between the M10 and M11 also. Typically warm green is the colour negative look and cool magenta is the colour positive look.
Another excellent tutorial. Thank You John…..!
last 2min so good
Hi, cool work! We'd like to collaborate, how can we get in touch? :)
Thanks for your insights…great job.
Well done! Thank you for your insights
The problem with the grain effect is that it adds grain to the highlights. That is not true with film.
Well, that was an extensive explanation. I am a Fuji shooter so glad to have finally found you. I appreciate all your time and work and knowledge that you are sharing . Crazy, but my Fuji XT four does not give me the option of only raw. Maybe I haven’t updated the software? I’ve been playing around with blend mode and wanted my final blended image to be a raw file- currently it is only a jpeg. I was hoping I could work around it and just shoot only raw but again not offered.!? If you happen to read this and have an answer would be happy to hear. Thanks again.
Just picked up the 100-400mm second hand for £800. Bargain :-)
I just ran I to your vid because UA-cam threw the algo at me. You definitely have a good camera presence. Youre lighting could use some tweaking though. I wasn't particularly interested in the background either. Hope you find this a constructive feedback, don't mean anything bad about it. Overall, very informative and again, your camera presence is on point!
I must say, a very impressive video. Is great to see such in depth assessment for fuji cameras than any other brands (i looked for nikon) Now i have a question on the dynamic range settings. Say in a situation I can't increase my iso if my scene demands it (example in your photo i don't want to blur waves), aperture already set at f11 for required depth of field; now if I have an option to shoot at ISO 640 while preserving highlights and still correctly exposing the shot. Then it does help even in shooting even raw. Your thoughts...
Loved the video especially the end!
4:00 the same with me. I have chosen xpro3 over xt4. But this new xt5 looks very very good.
I love this❤️🐶
Nice down to earth presentation, thanks! You've earned another subscriber.
Welcome back!