Gear

My current gear, not including Fuji X100 and x100s. Left to right front to back: Nifty-fifty EF 50 f/1.8 STM, Sigma 50 f/1.4 DG (not Art), EF 85 f/1.8 USM, RF 35 f/1.8 Macro IS STM, RF 24-105 f/4 L IS USM, EOS R with RF 50 f/1.2 L USM, 5D mkii with EF 16-35 f/2.8 L ii USM, EF 100 f/2.8 Macro USM, and EF to RF adapter with control ring and EF to RF standard adapter.

DIY Canvas Backdrop

Primed and coated with three Grey/gold tone flat house acrylics over two days. Sa Kaeo Thailand 2018

Classics

X100 and vintage Billingham 335 Safari 2015

Butterfly lighting setup

Experimenting with butterfly lighting setup. Yongnuo 560IIIs top and bottom, TX 560 on the Fuji X100s. 2014

X100 with enhanced L-Plate Grip

My X100 with a Neewer L-Plate grip LB-X100 bought from ebay. I have applied a self adhesive grip designed for shoes to enhance the smooth anodised aluminium grip of the L-Plate. The brand was foot petals and matches the texture of the camera very well and it is holding up after the last two weeks of regular use. Also fitted is a Hoya ND400 filter I have been playing with lately and a Gordy hand strap.

X100s RAW Banana comparison

Comparison of my X100s and X100 purchased as a backup while travelling. Taken using identical settings - Apeture priority at f5.6 - Processed with LR5. Lens profile enabled, Remove Chromatic Aberration checked, Fuji Velvia 50 - F profile used. Highlights brought down to avoid clipping.

X100 with Gordy wrist strap

My X100 with a Gordy wrist strap - russet leather - red binding. Also sporting an Newer L plate and grip. 2014

Sirui T-025x

My Sirui T-025x carbon fibre travel tripod in low stable mode. The centre section con be removed and the ball head attached to the top of the legs for increased stability. A Yashica Electro 35 that was kindly given to me sits on top. 2014

Sirui T-025x

My Sirui T-025x carbon fibre travel tripod in high 'not so' stable mode. Quite usable if not windy or inside. A Yashica Electro 35 that was kindly given to me sits on top. 2014

Sirui T-025x

My Sirui T-025x carbon fibre travel tripod in normal 'reasonably stable' mode. I usually use the tripod in this configuration. A Yashica Electro 35 that was kindly given to me sits on top. 2014

Billingham 206 Press top

I really love the quality of this bag and the old school strap and button system works very well - particularly on the Hadleys. With the 206 (and most Billiangham bags) you need to thread the straps under the buckles of the top handle straps (if you want to use the handle). If I'm working with the bag I will simply throw the handle under the flap and secure straps directly. Billingham has seemingly acknowledged this inconvienience as the 207 has a new attachment method. 2014

Billingham 206 Press top

Billingham 206 that I bought used from ebay. Carbon fibre rods in the top flaps assist holding the top open. They are not particualrly effective though. There is a function where clips adjoining the straps can be released in order to open the top right up for easy access. The strap becomes longer however. Pictured with a Yashica Electro 35 in one of the compartments. 2014

Billingham 206 Press top

Billingham 206 that I bought used from ebay. A beautiful bag that I wanted when travelling with lots of gear and need some weather protection. There is also straps for attaching tripod. It does have a few vices. Pictured with a Yashica Electro 35. 2014

Daily Carryall

Evrything I generally carry with me day to day. HORUSBENNU insert, small bag leather change bag for batteries and memory cards. Large cleaning cloth. Mikros lens cloth. and a spray jacket that packs up into a very small stuff bag. There's room in the bag for phone wallet, filters and cable release if I'm planning a long exposure/night shot. 2014.

Daily Carryall

Inside I'v got a HORUSBENNU insert bought off ebay. The insert was cheap but really great quality!! It has a flap that can be pulled up over the top to protect from dust and provide some weatherproofness - though I haven't ventured in any serious weather with this bag. 2014

Daily Carry all

My day to day bag. An very well worn Oroton satchel. 2014

X100 with Yongnuo YN560-TX

Yongnuo YN560-TX flash controller on my X100s works perfectly. Controlling two YN-560 III flashes. Better access to the shutter dial than with my Cactus V5. 2014

X100 with Yongnuo YN560-TX

Yongnuo YN560-TX flash controller on my X100s works perfectly. Controlling two YN-560 III flashes. Better access to the shutter dial than with my Cactus V5. 2014

Yashica Electro 35s

A well worn Yashica 35 GT with flash and silver Electro with case and wide angle adapters 2014

Yashica Electro 35 GT

A well worn Yashica 35 GT with flash.

Original Billingham Hadley and x100s

Billingham Hadley orignal with the X100S, 2014