Reviews written by Giovanni Baldinu

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Giovanni Baldinu
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Reviews of cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and other accessories written by Giovanni Baldinu

The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Fujifilm X-T5

Pros: Image quality, Easy handling, 40 Mpx, Build quality.

Cons: General menu a bit dispersive.

Opinion: Fujifilm's big upgrade in the APSC sector. High-performance machine, very workable Raw files, Jpegs ready to print. Shoot with ISO up to 3200 without finding grain or almost. Robust body and improved grip compared to the previous XT4, XT3 sisters. Excellent autofocus. In sport and birdlife mode, having tried it several times and setting the right parameters (as for example the friends of PROMIRRORLESS RECOMMEND - SEE YOUTUBE) then in AF C you can easily take home your shots in focus (out of 10 shots 7 are in focus). Of course, the latest generation Sony in sport mode are still ahead, but I'm not complaining. In other photographic fields, landscapes, portraits, reportage, etc etc., using quality lenses and taking into account weights, optics, costs and final yield with its 40 Mpix, you confuse it with an FF. Unlike those who preceded me on the ciofeca discourse, I find myself in complete disagreement. It is absolutely true that "Today" prices are high on everything but I see plastic models of other brands equivalent to castrated machines sold at exaggerated prices well above the XT5.

sent on September 27, 2024

Tokina ATX-M 23mm f/1.4 Plus

Pros: Sturdy, faithful, sharp construction, a well-lit all-rounder. At f 1.4 it is already good. It makes even more if it closes at f 2.8.

Cons: Lens protection cap is not well airtight.

Opinion: Taken as an alternative to the cousin Viltrox of Chinese production. I must say that it was a confirmation for the excellent yield, Of course in the APS-C format Fujifilm is a 34.5 mm. Despite the good reviews of the good cousin Viltrox I preferred him, with a few euros more, the Tokina of the Japanese project even if it is always made in China. Excellent performance on landscapes, portraits and street. I recommend it, money well spent.

sent on August 30, 2023

Fujifilm X-S10

Pros: Ergonomics and controls, sensor, stabilizer, image quality.

Cons: it is not tropicalized.

Opinion: My best choice in the APS-C industry after years at Sony (Sony image quality is not discussed but ergonomics, feeling and bad controls). Contrary to what someone wrote, the left wheel of the film simulations is instead customizable, like the rest of the keys and wheels. Just look carefully at the menu settings. The X S10 is a Machine Lady, complete and effective. Compared to the excellent Xt4, the second slot is missing, it is not tropicalized, it lacks the 4k in 60fps in 400 mbps but honestly for me that I am a photography enthusiast are not indispensable. I believe that in the Aps-c sector it is the best camera in terms of quality and price and the equipment of the stabilized sensor makes itself felt. Now then in addition to the fuji optics of excellent quality you can find third-party optics with an interesting quality-price ratio. I recommend it without hesitation. Last thing, the af although excellent and precise is still not perfect as the Sony one (Sony is a spanna above) but despite this I have never regretted the transition to Fuji.

sent on January 04, 2022

Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II

Pros: price, yield and cotrutive quality.

Cons: hood that makes you angry.

Opinion: A great lens for portraits and more. I also used it for details of landscapes and close ups with very good results. A bit of difficulty in the close up of insects with automatic af, it is a bit difficult, but if you put it in manual on the tripod it has a yield and sharpness from fear. Colors compared to Fuji optics remain slightly cooler. For freehand portraits the af responds and hooks very well. For the cost yield, sharpness, precision and quality I recommend it, from great satisfaction. I use it on Fujifilm X S10 without problems, the lens is a bit heavy but the adequate and excellent grip of the camera give it the right balance. The only flaw is the hood ..... if you are in a hurry to mount it are pains and curses. A cumbersome and in my opinion ridiculous coupling system. These were the problems of a perspective.

sent on September 08, 2021