Better Fuji Photos

Better Fuji Photos Episode 12: Not Using Photoshop Makes You A Lazy Photographer...?

A "photography professional" was quoted in 2019 stating that "not using post-processing such as Photoshop is not a high ground. It is a choice to sacrifice your quality because you are lazy." I bit the clickbait and wrote a response outlining how the opposite can be true.

This episode expands those thoughts and perfectly relates to the one-year Fujifilm Challenge outlined in Episode 1.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the topic; you may comment on the original article here: https://www.jmpeltier.com/not-knowing-photoshop-makes-you-lazy-photographer/

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 11: Extending Battery Life in Fujifilm Cameras

Tired of your camera battery dying at the most inopportune times?

Here are some tips that you can use to squeeze as much juice as possible out of your batteries. I break these tips up into four categories:

This episode will outline various little things within those four categories to help you.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Inverse focal length rule explained: https://www.jmpeltier.com/what-does-stops-of-stabilization-mean/

Creating Unique Fujifilm Film Recipes course: ⁠https://photocourses.link/recipes⁠. Use the code "POD20" for 20% off.

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 10: Treating Your Memory Cards Like Film

Film photographers know that every photo is expensive - and thus (usually) need to be deliberate about every photo they capture.

Digital photography has all but eliminated that need, and it's costing us in other ways.

In this episode we'll talk about a challenge to limit the number of exposures we can capture on our memory cards, and how that can benefit our photography in the long run.

Corresponding article: https://www.jmpeltier.com/treat-memory-cards-like-film/

Join our Fujifilm Photographer Membership: ⁠https://photocourses.link/fujimembers⁠. Use the code "POD20" for 20% off.

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 9: Controlling Contrast with Dynamic Range

NOTE: The webinar is postponed until March 22nd due to a weather emergency.

The Dynamic Range setting is one of the most mysterious Image Quality settings found in Fujifilm cameras.

However, it's also one of the most important when you're trying to get great in-camera JPEGs.

This setting also affects the RAW file, so it's essential for RAW photographers to know how it works.

This episode covers how the Dynamic Range setting works and how to use it.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Dynamic Range examples: https://www.jmpeltier.com/fujifilm-dynamic-range-settings/

Fujifilm Photographer Membership: https://photocourses.link/fujimembers. Use the code "POD20" for 20% off.

Creating Unique Fujifilm Film Recipes course: https://photocourses.link/recipes

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 8: Six Tips to Improve your Travel Photography

There are some straightforward, easy things that you can consider to see remarkable improvements in your travel photography. And we're not talking about which gear to use. These are some big-picture considerations to incorporate into your travel photography:

Mentioned in this episode:

Fujifilm Photographer Membership: https://photocourses.link/fujimembers. Use the code "POD20" for 20% off.

Better Photography Through Visual Storytelling course: https://photocourses.link/story

Think Tank Retrospective shoulder bag (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/3ZH42j4

Corresponding web article: https://www.jmpeltier.com/travel-photography-tips-beginners/

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 7: Consistent Colors with Auto White Balance Lock

Auto White Balance is super-convenient...when it gets it right. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't.

Variations are especially noticeable in sequential photos when changes in composition result in pictures with different color casts. How can we address this? Use Auto White Balance (AWB) Lock!

This feature is found in cameras released in 2018 (X-T3) and later. If you've never tried it, I would encourage you to do so. We'll go over it here.

Links mentioned in this episode:

AWB Lock YouTube demo: https://youtu.be/1rgKmWpIAe8 

Fujifilm Photographer Membership: https://photocourses.link/fujimembers. Use the code "POD20" for 20% off.

Corresponding web article: https://www.jmpeltier.com/fujifilm-auto-white-balance-lock/

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 6: Getting Started in Photography

This episode comes from a listener question about pursuing a career in photography when you don't even have a camera yet. So many photography resources - mine included - assume you already have some experience. But what if you don't? Where do you start? We'll discuss a few considerations in this episode.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Building your Fujifilm Photography Kit: https://www.jmpeltier.com/fujifilm-photography-kit-camera/

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 5: All About Fujifilm Film Simulation Bracketing

I gave you a one-year challenge in Episode 1, a challenge to pre-process your photos rather than post-processing them, which will help you become a better photographer and make the most out of your time.

One tool to help you with that is Fujifilm's Film Simulation Bracketing mode. This episode will cover what this mode does, when to use it, some gotchas, and how to set it up.

Learn more about Fujifilm's film simulations in this free film simulation course: https://photocourses.link/filmsims

The setup can be a bit convoluted with the different camera models, so here's a quick summary:

Cameras with a mode dial that has BKT on it:

Cameras with a drive mode button on the back:

Programming shortcuts

Accompanying web article: https://www.jmpeltier.com/fujifilm-simulation-bracketing/

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 4: Should You Specialize in a Photography Genre?

For photographers who create photos for any reason other than it's strictly a hobby, there's often the question of whether or not they should specialize in a genre.

There are many opinions on the subject, both for and against specializing in one photography genre. And many of them are valid.

In this episode, I want to offer my unconventional take and give you a little exercise at the end to help you discover new genres.

Fujifilm Photographer Membership: https://photocourses.link/fujimembers. Use the code "POD20" for 20% off.

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Better Fuji Photos Episode 3: AUTO ISO for Sharper Photos

I was haunted by unwanted motion blur for years when I started my digital photography journey. Keeping track of an ISO that would produce noise-free photos and a shutter speed fast enough to freeze motion seemed to be beyond my grasp.

But then I became comfortable using auto ISO. Suddenly (most of) my photos were sharp as a tack! And I've never looked back; it continues to be one of my favorite exposure features.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the argument for not caring about noise, letting the camera handle the ISO decisions, and how to set up Auto ISO in Fujifilm cameras.

All for making exposure easier and getting sharper photos!

(YouTube video) X-T4 vs X-T5 high ISO noise comparison: https://youtu.be/NJH1UVDW-5o

Fujifilm Camera Tutorial Courses: https://photocourses.link/cameras. Use the code "POD20" for 20% off.

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