Center court on the X-T5 with some added contrast in LR
u/Selishots — 6 days ago
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I got an early hands-on look at the Xtra Muse 2 Pro, and I’m not sure it feels ready yet
I went to a TikTok Shop event in NYC where Xtra had the Muse 2 Pro on display, so I finally got a chance to see the camera in person.
It was only a prototype, so I’m trying not to judge it like a final product, but I left with mixed feelings. My time using the Luna Ultra has already proven to me that the second lens on these pocket gimbal camera are super fun, so that part of the Muse 2 Pro is still really exciting. It also felt similar in size to the Luna Ultra, and the actual camera housing felt smaller in person than it looks online.
That said, the overall build, software, battery situation, and general rollout made me wonder if this thing is launching too soon. The rep there said early August which I'm not sure it feels ready enough to launch so soon. More details on that in the video linked.
Curious what other people think. Are you excited for this camera, or does the rollout feel a little rushed?
u/Selishots — 7 days ago
Centre Court on the X-T5
u/Selishots — 11 days ago
Update: I finally got the Luna Ultra activated and posted first impressions
Quick recap for anyone who missed the chaos: B&H accidentally listed the Luna Ultra before it was officially released, I bought one, picked it up in-store, and somehow ended up with a retail unit before most people could even talk about it.
The only problem was that the app hadn’t been updated yet, so the camera couldn’t be activated and was basically unusable for the first day.
I was able to activate it Tuesday night and finally start testing it.
Since then, I’ve spent the last few days shooting as much real-world footage as I could, including walking tests, zoom tests, internal audio, I-Log, tracking, the detachable screen, low-light-ish situations, and some product-style B-roll.
I put together a first impressions video with everything I’ve learned so far. It’s still not a full review yet, but it should give a much better idea of what this camera is actually like outside of the launch marketing.
A couple quick takeaways so far:
The detachable screen is genuinely useful.
The zoom lens makes this feel very different from
a Pocket 3.
The camera has a ton of potential, but there are still some quirks I want to test more.
I bought this unit myself from B&H, so this is not sponsored.
Happy to answer questions if anyone wants me to test anything specific for the full review.
u/Selishots — 22 days ago
Non-Sponsored Luna Ultra NYC Sample Footage
Rushed to get some Luna Ultra sample footage out from around NYC! Shot all I-LOG. 4K24/60. I graded it with my Sony S-LOG 3 Phantom LUTs which surprisingly worked awesome!
u/Selishots — 25 days ago
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Zoom test on the Luna Ultra!
Quick test of the zoom on the Luna Ultra. The exposure shifts to do the auto settings but would love to hear what everyone thinks! More sample footage to come soon!
Shot in 4k 24p, 10bit I-log with a quick grade in the Insta360 app.
u/Selishots — 26 days ago
I picked up the Luna Ultra early from B&H! Here's my unboxing video.
Must be the first time someone's gotten an unboxing video out before the product's been released😂. At the time I filmed this I couldn't activate the camera. It's working now so expect more detailed impressions and a full review will be out in the next few weeks as I learn and test the camera.
u/Selishots — 26 days ago
Somehow I Bought an Insta360 Luna Ultra Before It Exists… and Now It’s a Brick
Update: Just posted my unboxing. Must be the first time someone's gotten an unboxing video out before the product's been released😂
https://youtu.be/-tVEBT-4KzY?si=DlkjOW6LWkHT0vB3
They did update the app and I was able to activate the camera. Will be testing it and making some content on it over the next few weeks**!**
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Somehow I Bought an Insta360 Luna Ultra Before It Was Announced… and Now It’s a Brick
I somehow managed to buy an Insta360 Luna Ultra from B&H and picked it up in-store today.
The weird part is that Insta360 still hasn’t officially announced it (at least as far as I can tell). Reviewers are apparently being told launch details aren’t finalized yet, but B&H had it listed and was letting people buy it.
So naturally, I grabbed one.
Now I have what might be one of the first retail units out in the wild… and I can’t use it.
The camera powers on, but the Insta360 app doesn’t support the Luna Ultra yet. Since activation requires the app, I’m completely stuck at the activation screen. No activation = no usable camera. The camera simply isn’t supported in the current app.
Has anyone else managed to get one of these early? Any workaround for activation, or am I basically waiting for Insta360 to push an app update?
It’s honestly kind of hilarious that I managed to buy a camera before it officially exists and now own a very expensive paperweight. My goal was to get a first impressions video up on my YouTube channel before the official release, but seems like that's not going to happen.
u/Selishots — 27 days ago
Film Simulation Cheat Sheet: descriptions and characteristics summarized
Hi,
I made a cheat sheet for my self and decided to share with you. It's just a copy-paste from https://www.fujifilm-x.com/global/products/film-simulation/ but all in one page.
u/Selishots — 29 days ago
Who do you think is the right buyer for the GFX100RF?
I’ve got one as a loaner for about a month, and after my first real photowalk with it, that’s the question I keep coming back to.
It was way more fun and casual to shoot with than I expected, especially with the 65:24 crop and digital zoom. In some ways it really does feel like an X100V on steroids. You can watch my full POV of the experience here: https://youtu.be/1Ka1xdDyBew?si=FJZJVhV9oggWdgPc
But it’s also a fixed-lens 100MP medium format camera with an F4 lens, no IBIS, and a price that makes it hard to call practical for most people.
I made a video with my first impressions from the photowalk, and I’ll have more GFX100RF content coming while I have the camera.
Curious how other people see it. Is this for street photographers, travel photographers, landscape shooters, Fuji fans who want something special, or someone else entirely?
u/Selishots — 1 month ago
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Watkins Glen State Park on the GFX100RF
Lucky enough to get a loaner from Fuji to use for the month so of course I had to visit a location I've been wanting to photograph for years. Super happy with these shots and the shooting experience. I've got a few videos about the camera coming to my YT channel in the next month or so. Wish I didn't have to send it back
u/Selishots — 1 month ago
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Currently have a 100RF on loan from Fuji. Headed to Watkins Glen State Park with it today.
Fuji will loan me camera to make content with on my YouTube channel from time to time. I'm Isley lucky and really appreciate it. Recently I got a loaner of the 100RF. I've been putting off asking because I'm afraid I'd fall in love with it. Safe to say I had. Wish it didn't have to go back
u/Selishots — 1 month ago
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What’s Everyone’s Favorite Fuji Pancake Lens?
I’ve been looking for a smaller everyday setup for my X-T5 and ended up trying the TTArtisan 27mm F2.8. What would you have chosen?
Honestly I expected it to feel super cheap, but I was surprised by how usable it ended up being. Definitely has some heavy vignetting and character, but I kind of liked that.
These were some of my favorite shots with it. Curious what you guys think about these cheaper AF Fuji lenses lately.
I also made a full review if anyone’s interested it will be linked in the comments.
u/Selishots — 2 months ago
Leica X on the X-T5 with the 23mm F1.4. Some slight LR tweek in post
Link to recipe: https://www.carlcruzsnaps.com/fujifilm-recipes/leica-x
u/Selishots — 2 months ago