Fujifilm Digital 3800 Camera 6X Optical Zoom 3.2

I've been shooting with the Fujifilm X system ever since the X-Pro1 came out, but had been a Canon L Series lens user going back to my early Canon DSLR days, and a Leica user before that. These days most of my work is with an X-Pro2. I have a fair number of Fujifilm primes as well as several zooms. For walking around, I used to rely on the Fujifilm XF 18-55 zoom. I always felt this was several cuts above the normal kit lens one associates with entry-level DSLRs, better built, and more consistent in performance across the zoom range than a plastic-bodied kit lens. With all that said, after an intensive period of use, I've come to feel that the XF 18-135 zoom easily surpasses the XF 18-55 both in terms of optical resolution and in-hand usefulness. It's obviously larger and heavier than the 18-55, but optically it easily out-performs the sample of the 18-55 in my collection. Resolution is outstanding and noticeably better than the 18-55. Correction seems excellent. THE OIS is every bit as good as the 18-55 and certainly serves to compensate partially for the optical slowness of the non-constant-aperture design of the lens. That said, in outdoor daylight use the speed of the 18-135 is a non-issue, even at the low ISOs I usually work with. It comes down to this: with the 18-55 I usually ended carrying several additional lenses, usually at least a couple of primes, and sometimes the 55-200, just to be certain I'd be ready for something unforeseen. With the 18-135 I've quickly found that unless there's something I know I'm going to do outside of its considerable range, the need to carry additional lenses in a typical walking around scenario has been eliminated. So even though it's not a small and light package in hand, I end up carrying less in total. The size and weight of the 18-135 are more than compensated for by its range and by its excellent optical performance.

The zoom lens is amazing. It is advertised as a 14X optical lens, but with the digital zoom it zooms to 57X with crystal clear photos.

Love this camera. I have several Fujifilm cameras and they all perform extremely well. Been using the Optical view for now. So far, photos come out sharp! Now need to buy another lens.

forms a perfect match with the Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Digital Camera

I received a free ZOOM Digital Monocular in exchange for a review. I was very impressed with the quality. It's easy to use, light and compact. It has a nice sleek feel to it and easily fits in your pocket so you can take it anywhere you go. I really like the zoom feature. It's a button you push and it has 3 different zoom depths. When you press the button it automatically zooms in and you don't have to wait, it's super cool. I love that it takes videos and pictures. It also comes with an SD card so you can download all your videos and pictures onto your computer. I would highly recommend this product to anyone in the market for a video camera/camera.

The Panasonic HC-VX981 turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. Top 2 qualities are ease of use and unequaled image quality, seriously, watching my movies and pictures on a TV screen seems like I am at the movies! Then, as you dwell into what the camera offers you, your horizon keeps expanding, both using the different modes and formats it offers. Stabilization is great, and so is the little light for night scenes. Additionally, the movie shoots in complete darkness, using infra-red. The only feature I would have like to have is a wide-angle around 29mm or lower. The zoom is optical at 20x, (phenomenal), then a hybrid optical/digital at 25x, and a digital going to 1,500x. The camera is light at use, but I recommend a larger battery. It's a 4k camera, with a clean HDMI.

Thanks to the camera advisor at B&H I own the beautiful Fujifilm X-T20 camera. Although I have a super zoom digital this is my first semi-professional digital camera. My kit includes the compact 18mm - 55mm lens and I purchased the the slower compact 55mm - 200mm to round out my system. This lens is a worthy addition. Please note that it is a manual lens that will not communicate with this camera. To use remember to: GO TO SETTINGS - SETUP (wrench icon) - BUTTON/DIAL SETTING -SHOOT WITHOUT LENS- and turn ON. Reverse after you finish shooting. Great lens, great price, thanks again B&H...

I started out with digital but have gone back to film for the colors and process. I find that I shoot a lot less but score more keepers when I’m shooting film. With digital, I end up with too many photos and less keepers. Something about the mindset. However, with the X-Pro3, I find myself shooting as if I’m shooting film. This is the closest thing you get without actually shooting film. This camera is a beast. It’s Fujifilm’s most sacred camera. They fund the development of this camera with their other mainstream cameras like the X-T3. It’s like how Porsche treats their 911. The OVF is a blast to use, especially with the Fujicrons (f2 lenses). Mine is glued to the XF 35 f2; no blockage in the viewfinder. The OVF allows you to live the moment a little more authentically because it’s pretty much real life, unaltered. I’m glad I got the Dura Black because I feel this camera will be with me for a long time. I may even pass it on to my kids. This is Fujifilm’s most proud camera.

I recently decided to go back to using a digital Leica (M-262) as my primary camera. I was able to afford the purchase by selling my FujiFilm digital kit. To be honest, my cameras were several years old and getting a little long in the tooth. I figured I should sell them before they were worth pennies. I still own a Leica M6 35mm film camera and the most amazing FujiFilm X-100F digital camera. I already own two Leica lenses, a 1970 50mm f2 Summicron and a 90mm 2.4 Summarit. I felt the need for a faster lens. I already owned the Voigtlander 35mm 1.4 Nokton Classic which has great image and build quality so I eagerly awaited the release of the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.2. This lens was anticipated to be an amazing alternative to the very expensive Leica 50mm lenses. I purchased my lens from B&H Photo in New York. I have always had good luck purchasing from them as they are very trustworthy and reputable. My Lens arrived new and amazingly well constructed as I expected. I do wish the lens came with the matching hood and maybe a dust pouch or bag. It just came in standard protective box and packaging (yawn). I think they are missing the mark by not adding some updated presentation packaging. I have found the lens to be very sharp and has a very nice Bokeh. Any lack of sharpness has been caused by being out of practice with the manual focus rangefinder, my eyes starting to age, astigmatism in my dominant eye and my now use of the dreaded spectacles. I am amazed at the image quality and construction of the Voigtlander. I have owned many 50mm lenses from different manufacturers to include the Canon 50mm L 1.2 and I have to say that this little guy (Voigtlander) takes the cake. It has amazing character to it. Vinny The Lens www.Vinnythelens.com

I bought this tripod to support my new FujiFilm GFX 50sii digital medium format camera. I was replacing an older model Gitzo aluminum tripod with a ball head. I have used the Manfrotto Befree a few times in cold weather (I live in British Columbia, Canada) and it has held up well in the snow. I am surprised by how light and compact this tripod is, given the maximum payload. So far, I am very happy with my purchase.