It has been a long time since I went out with the Fujifilm X-T3 and decided to share images that are straight from camera. I had a lot of images to potentially edit from two nights of fantastic sunsets at Aberavon Beach, and I edited a few of them in Darktable. However, for this blog, I was going to post those images, but when I looked at the jpeg straight from camera images, I was so impressed, I thought I would share them with you.
For a complete change, a week or so ago, I changed my default Fujifilm film simulation, from Classic Chrome, to Pro Neg High, with the colour turned to +4, and the highlights and shadows set to -1. This was the first time I had used this particular in-built simulation during a sunset, and I was really happy with the results. The only thing that I have done with these images is do any straightening that may have needed doing, and crop to my now favourite 5:4 aspect ratio. That is it, nothing else.
Tuesday 15th August 2023 images:















Wednesday 16th August 2023 images:














Of course, as always you can click on each image and see it in full screen, this will also give you the full EXIF data should you need it. I used the Fujifilm X-T3 along with the XF16-80mm lens. I did not realise just how good and versatile this lens really is! And it is so very sharp!
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Hard to beat a good sunset over the sea Mark. Have a great Friday. Allan
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Thank you very much 🙏
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Beautiful sunsets.
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Thank you very much 👌
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After the recent rain showers, some better weather could come along, and that can be seen here, clear sky and the sunsets are great Mark, I especially love number 7 with the sunstars. I think with the 16-80mm you have a great lens, a range that you can use just about anywhere, very versatile.
The very best to you.
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It really feels like a lens I will keep. I’ve had no second thoughts, no issues or anything. It just seems to fit like a glove, so to speak.
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I love these photos Mark, but they are all evening shots, when the sun was low and the light warm and soft! What JPEG sim/settings do you recommend for midday shots, when the sun is high, and the light harsh and contrasty?
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I was using Classic Chrome (colour+4, highlight/shadows -2) for all my daytime shots which I think looks really nice. However, I want to do more with Pro Neg High (colour +4, highlight/shadows -1)
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What about WB? Keep it in auto?
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Yes, auto.
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