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One year with the FujiFilm X-T30 II
About a year ago, I got the Fujifilm X-T30 II as a birthday gift from my wife. I’d had my eye on it for a while — drawn to the classic design, the compact size, and the way it seemed to strike a nice balance between being capable and not overkill. I had a feeling it’d be the kind of camera I’d actually want to carry around, and that’s exactly what it’s turned out to be.
A year in, I can honestly say it’s probably the best camera I’ve owned. Not necessarily because it’s the most powerful or has the biggest sensor — but because I actually use it. A lot. It’s lightweight (just 329g with battery and card), quick to grab on the way out the door, and small enough that it doesn’t draw too much attention. I no longer have to talk myself into bringing a camera — I just throw it in the bag or around my neck and go.
That shift — from something I plan around to something I naturally take with me — has made a big difference in how much I shoot and the kind of moments I end up capturing.
The following two photos are from our latest trip into Manhattan. Nothing planned, nothing fancy — just the kind of everyday moments I probably would’ve let pass by before. Now, the camera’s always with me, and I’m starting to see the value in those in-between scenes just as much as the big ones.
Jersey City Marathon 2024
I haven’t really used my camera since we moved back in November. Trying to find all the equipment was a challenge in itself, but I found my old trusty 50mm and 24-105mm lenses. With the gear in hand, we took to the streets to capture some moments of this year's Jersey City Marathon. The weather was perfect, with a pleasant 16°C temperature and partly sunny skies.
Full Moon Over Manhattan
It was a magical evening on the 31st of July when we walked back by the Hudson river coming from the cinema and caught a breathtaking sight: the moon shining brilliantly over the enchanting skyline of Manhattan. The sight left us in awe and as soon as the next day arrived, I eagerly started planning for a photoshoot of the moon that very evening. Armed with my camera, I positioned myself to capture the moon, its ethereal glow illuminating the night sky. While I was taking a couple of photos a lucky moment unfolded before my lens: an airplane gracefully entered the frame and perfectly aligned itself with the moon, creating a perfect composition. I was hoping for the best that my focus was in place and the exposure was good enough. Turned out that I was quite lucky that evening.
Liberty State Park
We live quite close to Liberty State Park and from time to time we take our two dogs there so they can enjoy the good life even better. This time, we decided to get up quite early in the morning so we wouldn’t have to deal with other people and their dogs. Yes it’s a big park but for some reason people tends to getting way to close with their dogs when they are off-leash. And why is that a problem? Well besides the obvious, our dogs aren’t a fan of other dogs. So it’s always nice to know that you have plenty of space for your self.
All photos are taken with my EF 50mm 1.8
