Macro Photography | Fujifilm 80mm f/2.8 Macro | Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2024

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  • @Snezhana_ph
    @Snezhana_ph 7 місяців тому +8

    It's great, every video on this channel is just a miracle, every time I watch a new episode, I am convinced how harmoniously the heroine of this channel herself, her camera and nature, Bravo merge into one.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +2

      You are so lovely! What a touching comment, thank you ☺️ thank you for making me smile and what a lovely way to start my day. Such a mythical style comment, I love this ☺️🙏🏻🌳🐞

  • @ogonzilla
    @ogonzilla 7 місяців тому +11

    Those ladybug shots!!!!

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! It was a very special moment! I love ladybugs! 🐞

  • @God_is_in_the_details
    @God_is_in_the_details День тому +1

    Well, for never having done macro, you sure seem to have a talent for it. Beautiful captures!

  • @TheMrMused
    @TheMrMused 3 місяці тому

    The algorithm graced me with one of your videos yesterday. I've watched several since. I love your style of presentation and not getting lost in the technical details (we can look those up). There's a rare quality in your content. Refreshing. Easy to watch. Engaging. Definitely subscribed and already recommended your channel to a photo friend.
    Specific to this video, I start every day spending 20-30 minutes with my X-T4, the XF80, and a fresh cup of coffee wandering around my small lot (0.17 acres), taking macro shots of the littlest details. It gives my day perspective. No matter how much "big" stuff the world throws at my day, I'm already grounded in the little details that make up the foundation of the world. It's good for my soul and for my mental health.
    Thank you for being so genuine and producing wonderfully enjoyable content!

  • @stillshunter
    @stillshunter 2 місяці тому

    Exquisite as always but have to say the moment captured 11:54-12:00 was sublime and moving. Thank you....

  • @pelosmeusolhos938
    @pelosmeusolhos938 8 днів тому

    Your work is fantastic, and your lifestyle, wish i could do the same someday. Beautiful photos, and stunning videos!! Wish you the best.

  • @Brooksms
    @Brooksms 5 місяців тому +1

    The ladybug video..are you kidding me?! So beautiful.

  • @sjewett91
    @sjewett91 7 місяців тому +3

    Different, magical, real life, unique ❤

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Aw thank you ☺️ the world is full of beautiful and magical things ☺️🙏🏻🐞🌳

  • @terryosborn
    @terryosborn 7 місяців тому +3

    Another great video Victoria, thank you. Love my 80macro lens and it never ceases to amaze me how much more you see when you view the shots on screen, nature just blows me away! Looking forward to the next video. PS great to see Erik again.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! and yes, it is incredible! you look through the lens at the world and walk around going "wow!" at things that seemed once so simple. hehe yes Erik always has to make an appearance :)

  • @cernach13
    @cernach13 7 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are so dreamy and relaxing. Love seeing Eric with you on your photo walks; I take a camera with me every morning on my walks with my dog. I wished I could let him off the leash but he would just bolt (lol). He's very inquisitive and will get into any and everything. Anyway, it just brings a smile to my face seeing the both of you enjoying nature. Reminds me of when I was a kid lying in the grass staring at the sky without a care in the world. Innocence at it's highest form. Another great video as usual and thank you for sharing.
    On another note, I have the Laowa 65mm macro lens and it's an awesome little lens. If you want to lighten your load, try it out and you won't be disappointed with the results. Cheers!!!

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for such a touching comment, it was lovely to read a small insight to your morning photography adventures with your dog - even if he can't go off the lead :D I am quite fortunate that Erik is calm and happy to potter about with not causing too much trouble. Thank you for the part about lying in the grass as a kid, to be honest I still feel like a kid in lots of ways and it's nice to still hold that in your heart - I think both photography and Erik have kept that in me.
      Yes I have seen the Laowa macro lenses, maybe I will get to try one in the future that would be great! they have such a cool selection of kit!
      Thanks again and enjoy your week :)

  • @AndrewConnor-w4m
    @AndrewConnor-w4m 7 місяців тому +1

    Nature is perfectly imperfect... no disclaimers needed. Lovely images as always.
    Andy C

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      It definitely is ☺️🙏🏻 thank you so much! ☺️

  • @JackieDElia
    @JackieDElia 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful work! That macro lens is stunning. I’ve gotten such lovely photos with it. Honey bees are my favorite ones to photograph. Love your format!

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! It is a wonderful lens to work with! I really did enjoy it a lot ☺️ aww yes! Honeybees would be magical to shoot with this lens ☺️

  • @MrJohnnyMel
    @MrJohnnyMel 7 місяців тому +1

    After a grotty day your beautiful film was the tonic I needed. Thank you. Lovely images and your joyful enthusiasm for what you are doing is so infectious ❤

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Well I hope you day got better in the end, never nice having a grotty day - i hope today is full of awesomeness for you ☺️ And thank you for your lovely comment, nature and photography are my muse so it’s wonderful to share that (especially to an audience who enjoys it) ☺️🙏🏻🌳🐞

  • @sigurdrille9693
    @sigurdrille9693 7 місяців тому +1

    I watch your movies and time slows, relaxes, lets you breathe… thank you.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      This is such a lovely thing to say and I hope I can always achieve this in my videos as well, as it’s how I feel about nature and life. So thank you 🐞🌳

  • @diba4645
    @diba4645 7 місяців тому +1

    So peaceful. Thank you.

  • @joncothranphotography9375
    @joncothranphotography9375 5 місяців тому

    Macro is fun. Thanks so much for sharing your infectious spirit!

  • @starperformer7154
    @starperformer7154 7 місяців тому +2

    Excellent creative work, Victoria!

  • @Bumblebee0909
    @Bumblebee0909 7 місяців тому +3

    Loved your work so creative. Please do more macro want to see more! 👍😀

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Bumblebee for your kind words and all your support 🐝☺️🌈

  • @jeffflint9086
    @jeffflint9086 7 місяців тому +1

    Another winning video from me. Always entertaining and perfect music choice. Great.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much and I am really glad you enjoyed it 🙂🙂

  • @L5Nlcommunicatie-design
    @L5Nlcommunicatie-design 7 місяців тому

    What a beauty tiny world you share with us You and this great lens make it shine. The 80mm F2 macro is stunning and even for portrait photography. With a knob you can change the focus distance to the object and it has image stabilization. Therefore it is my favorite lens ever. So sharp and with stunning bokeh. Thanks for sharing beauty!

  • @edwardsponholz1614
    @edwardsponholz1614 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful, relaxing video. The music and slow motion work perfectly together. Yes, the ladybugs are stars of the video, but I enjoyed your emphasis on finding the best light throughout. Also, you demonstrated for a few brief moments the contortions you often have to put your body into to get down low. A better workout than yoga sometimes!

  • @Fotografie85
    @Fotografie85 7 місяців тому +1

    Wunderschöne Aufnahmen! Diese Optik von Fuji ist wirklich hervorragend, diese Farben sind wunderbar und die Abbildungsleistung hervorragend gut.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Vielen Dank!! and yes, Fuji has a beautiful colour science to it's camera, I love shooting with their equipment! :)

  • @grahamniven
    @grahamniven 7 місяців тому

    Fab video as always.
    Your video about macro tubes got me started in macro photography, but I always hankered after a proper macro lens.
    After looking at the macro lens options for Fuji, instead I bought a used Nikon D700 and Nikkor Micro 105 f2.8 G which is a superb set-up for creating dreamy stills.

  • @andreasalexander81
    @andreasalexander81 7 місяців тому

    Macro photography opens up a whole new universe! I personally love all these little details and I have fiddled a bit with an extension tube as well. It's quite challenging, but the results can be truly amazing, as you have shown in this video. Also, I was hoping you would do a shot of Erik's nose, and you did not disappoint. 😁

  • @kurlysoul
    @kurlysoul 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful video. I loved the greens in this 🙏🏾 very deep,rich and moody. I loved the images as well! I wish to try this form of photography one day soon. Thanks for sharing with us!

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you for this ☺️ yes I think a lot of photographers avoid greens but I love them! Especially in macro photography 🙂 definitely do, you will love it! And thank you for watching ☺️🙏🏻

  • @christopherevans4743
    @christopherevans4743 7 місяців тому +1

    I have an obsession with tree bark , I spend hours in woodlands seeking out different textures , shapes and colour; I use my phone so I can print a mini instax print for my inspiration book. They will eventually be turned into organic art. I see the magic of the macro and may get myself a fuji macro lens.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      I think that is a wonderful obsession to have! It’s amazing how much bigger the world becomes when you look at all the details. Aw that is a lovely idea with the instax print for your book - that really is lovely. I think you would definitely love a macro lens but you already enjoy it so that’s what counts ☺️🙏🏻🐞

  • @MrDazza64
    @MrDazza64 7 місяців тому +1

    Lovely photos and superb video as always. I find you totally captivating, entrancing and breathtakingly beautiful. 😍
    Best regards, to you and Eric.
    Dazza. 🇬🇧

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      I really appreciate this Dazza, thank you for watching and leaving a lovely comment 🙂☀️✌🏻🌲

  • @barryhiggott9458
    @barryhiggott9458 7 місяців тому +1

    I loved that and I have to admit I’ve never tried Macro photography in the wind so living here on the North East coast probably explains why I fail at it. Anyway I hope you have the lens back in the warmer hopefully summer months.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Aw well that is completely understandable! And I feel your pain 😄 but when the weather does get better (when 😅) I do hope you get to go out and make the most of it! 🙂

  • @fabio10fonseca
    @fabio10fonseca 7 місяців тому +1

    Excellent work! It looks like you’ve been doing macro for years, can’t believe it was the first time 😮 wonderful images and that Ladybug shots 😍😍 please do more macro stuff 🙏🏼

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank youuu! and glad you enjoyed it! ah no it is new to me but photography is very transferable between different genres - although I do struggle with street photography! 😀 I will do more and the ladybug was very sweet! 🌲☀️

  • @markroberts1324
    @markroberts1324 7 місяців тому +1

    Bingo. Well done Victoria for starting macro photography. It is one of my favourite subjects. Please carry on as there is so much to see and do . I’m currently on the Isle of Mull having a go at Landscape photography so will now get down to the sea shore and try a bit of Macro although I haven’t got the correct lens. 😢 Loved the photos and videos especially Lying in the Garlic. 👍😂😂

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      I can see why it is one of your favourites, it is so absorbing - but in the best kind of way. I will do my best to carry on, I would like to as well, it is good fun! Aww have a wonderful time on Mull and I hope you get to see the beautiful wildlife there. Well, you will just have to go back with your macro lens next time - a great excuse :D

  • @MarkusSchoch
    @MarkusSchoch 7 місяців тому +1

    Good first attempt👏 - curious for the next steps 😊

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! I’m not too sure what the next steps are but I did enjoy it for now 🙂

  • @raystark5992
    @raystark5992 7 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video well done Wild 📸📸😘

  • @richardwagner3317
    @richardwagner3317 7 місяців тому +1

    Love your first official attempt at macro work. Have you also considered using Eric has a model, such as focusing on his eyes?

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! And yes I have.. i have more images that are for the review 🙂

  • @simeonbennettphotography
    @simeonbennettphotography 7 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video Victoria 👏brilliant photos 👍📸

  • @andywhiteside16
    @andywhiteside16 7 місяців тому +1

    how very strange, I was or am looking at this lens and up you pop with a great video using it great minds and all that thanks for a great video.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Hehe how about that! Great minds think alike! I will have a review coming out about this lens soon in the future too if that helps 🙂

  • @grachilly6969
    @grachilly6969 7 місяців тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video because I’ve not long had this lens and been really struggling to get any clear shots because of the windy days we’ve been having. I’m getting a bit more used to the lens and been loving getting the ladybirds. Thanks so much for sharing the video 🙏 I’ve also found out the lens is compatible with the 1.4 teleconverter but not tried it yet 😍📷🙏

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Well, I feel your pain completely! the wind has been sooo bad! I do hope you manage to get out soon though, especially as the spring flowers are all starting to make a lovely show. Ooooo I did not realise it was compatible with the teleconverter, that is awesome!! 🙌

  • @ashstubbings2603
    @ashstubbings2603 7 місяців тому +1

    Some lovely shots there Victoria! I especially liked the one of Eric's nose! 😂😂🥰🥰

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Hehe thank you! Erik always has to make an appearance ☺️

  • @AlexMcDougallPhotography
    @AlexMcDougallPhotography 7 місяців тому +1

    Gorgeous video as ever, keep meaning to give macro a go. Thanks

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! And yes I highly recommend it, it’s so much fun and keeps you busy for hours 🙂

    • @AlexMcDougallPhotography
      @AlexMcDougallPhotography 7 місяців тому +1

      Yes, I bet it’s one of those rabbit holes that you can disappear down very quickly.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      You sure can! But I guess it’s not a bad one 🙂

  • @sombatpan1675
    @sombatpan1675 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful shot

  • @venom2k2
    @venom2k2 7 місяців тому

    I use this lens with my x pro3 and while the camera body isnt optimal for this lens, I still love it. OIS & IBIS would make for a fun combo because even with IBIS alone it can be hard to take shots without a tripod. Really awesome lens and it barely got any action in the winter

    • @eagleeyephoto8715
      @eagleeyephoto8715 7 місяців тому

      Inhave no any issue with x-pro 3 and this lens and tripod is not needed when you use flash which is way to do it

  • @JeffJensen55
    @JeffJensen55 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow, my photo style matches yours - lots of “quirkiness!” 😊 Seriously though, fun watching you delve into an area you’re unfamiliar with. I’ve recently ventured much more into video. I enjoy capturing the activity and interaction of wildlife. But I have a lot to learn. ❤❤

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you and lovely to meet another quirky person! I think quirky is the best way to do it! It is also lovely to read that you are venturing into video too! That is brilliant an dI hope you have been enjoying it - lots to learn but it is always a fun challenge! :)

  • @Honkus
    @Honkus 7 місяців тому +1

    I miss my XF 80 mm, foolishly sold it a few years ago when trying to lighten and simplify my gear. I currently have the XF 30mm which is a great little lens, and easy to carry around always...but I miss the working distance of the XF 80mm.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      It is a great lens but I am sure the 30mm is a fantastic lens as well and like you say, a light set up too :)

  • @AmNeuberg
    @AmNeuberg 7 місяців тому +1

    Interessantes, schönes Video ✅ Danke dafür 🙋🇦🇹

  • @outdoorstours
    @outdoorstours 7 місяців тому +1

    An another nice video, great presentation. Like 378 ♥

  • @ingoleutgeb8254
    @ingoleutgeb8254 7 місяців тому +1

    Cool shots. This is also what I want to try out. Because Macro opens a whole new world of subjects. Even in areas that One has already photographed a lot. For example on the usual dog walks 😂

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you! It definitely does but do be warned.. you will be lost in the wild for days having fun! :D

  • @dccoletrain
    @dccoletrain 7 місяців тому +1

    That B roll of you walking down the hill holding the camera was epic… judge me 😂

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Haha I can’t tell if this is a joke or not? 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      I can’t tell if you are joking or not? 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @dccoletrain
      @dccoletrain 7 місяців тому

      @@wildandfreevictoria I always try to be humorous…. I truly respect the content you make. High level. I also appreciate your beauty… maybe one day I’ll get on you level. #carryon

  • @stevesvids
    @stevesvids 7 місяців тому +1

    Lovely 😎📷👋👋

  • @ilpoheikkila4773
    @ilpoheikkila4773 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video!

  • @AlexMcDermott
    @AlexMcDermott 7 місяців тому +1

    Do you have any experience with Colour Checker charts? I really like the colours in your videos and wondered what your grading process is like. Thanks!

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Thank you and no I don’t. I take a lot of time with colour grading and just have to adjust things to the eye as I don’t have a specific colour monitor. So yes just take my time and edit it by eye 🙂

  • @gilleslast3561
    @gilleslast3561 7 місяців тому +1

    I have this lens too and I don’t find it’s the easiest one to nail the focusing. Any trick on your side? I noticed you kept the lens hood mounted the reverse way, so can I conclude you used autofocus only?

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      I agree and I do touch upon this in my review - which will be out later. I found the AF would pulse or struggle with the sweet spot and it was frustrating at times. I did do manual focus as well, (just removed the lens hood) which was better but I always find MF tricky with macro photography on moving subjects i.e leaves bugs as the focus point drastically moves with macro. So AF was most of the time but yes, had some issues with it and couldn’t figure out what was causing it

  • @Chrispitchwildlife
    @Chrispitchwildlife 7 місяців тому

    Well done, nice video! 😀
    I wonder if i need this 80mm to make videos of insects, i am not sure if my X-T5 will track them properly... I mean, enough to get few usable footages.
    What do you think dear Victoria?

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you very much! Well on my XH2S and my XH2 I didn't notice the function for insect tracking - I need to check this but I might need an update but I am pretty sure they don't have it. So with that in mind you can see the camera did well! you have to remember that they come up so big in the video that to the camera it is a huge subject to track, do you should be fine - you can see I tracked the ladybug in the video ok :)

  • @gaelanubis
    @gaelanubis 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video as always and nice photographs ! I don't know the Fujinon 80mm f/2.8 ! Is it affordable ? Thanks ;-)

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! I appreciate it! I would say it is affordable and if you really enjoy macro photography it is definitely worth it! :)

    • @gaelanubis
      @gaelanubis 7 місяців тому

      @@wildandfreevictoria Thank you for your response. 😊

  • @dominikkulas3038
    @dominikkulas3038 Місяць тому +1

    Is it eterne video? Or you are using something else?

  • @robertoambrosi9876
    @robertoambrosi9876 7 місяців тому +1

  • @Stuffed007
    @Stuffed007 7 місяців тому +1

    Is photography your full time job ?

  • @colinhoward2200
    @colinhoward2200 7 місяців тому

    It is of course not possible to see - because you are posting video on UA-cam in 4K (with its inevitable downgrades), so the best we will ever see is 8MP photos. This is fallacy of people trying to post their photos of over 8MP they take on high mega pixel cameras on UA-cam (pretty much the same as if they share on social media or messaging apps) - we can't actually see it. But can you see the difference between that lens on the X-H2 and X-H2S when you look at it yourself?

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      I never know how the pictures come out as I always view it on my laptop but in theory in 4k you should still be able to see good quality images - but I am not too sure. I think they both worked pretty well to be honest, I still prefer my 4k slow motion filming on the XH2s. The XH2 can get some very crisp images which I was amazed by but I think both of these cameras performed great with this lens, I would be happy with shooting photography with either of them :)

  • @ubbucle
    @ubbucle 7 місяців тому

    scotland...... like a large lake district?

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      I’ve been to both and the Lake District is very unique and so is Scotland. Even just from the North-West to South-West there is a big difference. So no, not the same but both lovely in their own way :)

    • @ubbucle
      @ubbucle 7 місяців тому

      @@wildandfreevictoria 4 hrs ago........ ua-cam.com/video/qThJx2MceqU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=HenryTurner

    • @ubbucle
      @ubbucle 7 місяців тому

      @@wildandfreevictoria i went to ullapool many years ago with an overly keen hiker! Munroes, munroes and more munroes. He wore me out!
      I would go to edinburgh again. Excellent photographic potential and excellent art galleries.

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      I don’t watch other youtube but i’m sure it was good!
      And I think your friend hiking munroes sounds like great fun! But each to their own, Edinburgh is a beautiful city to visit so enjoy that next time :)

    • @ubbucle
      @ubbucle 7 місяців тому

      @@wildandfreevictoria i'm off to the Dales next week photgraphing trees and flowers. I wanted to swap my xf 55-200mm for a xf 70-300mm. Much closer focusing distance required. Still rather expensive though. Have you tried the 70-300?

  • @seanmarlow9514
    @seanmarlow9514 7 місяців тому +1

    I can almost smell the wild garlic.

  • @cyb
    @cyb 7 місяців тому +1

    1:37 OMG A GHOST

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Hehhee only a true fan would know 😄😄😎✌🏻

    • @cyb
      @cyb 7 місяців тому +1

      @@wildandfreevictoria Big fan all the way from the Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому

      Hehe I love this, thank you!!!! ☺️☺️☺️

  • @outtathyme5679
    @outtathyme5679 7 місяців тому +1

    Funny that it’s called “macro” and not “micro”

    • @wildandfreevictoria
      @wildandfreevictoria  7 місяців тому +1

      I agree, it’s always baffled me! 😄

    • @grahamniven
      @grahamniven 7 місяців тому

      Nikon use "Micro" to describe their macro lenses.

    • @127TROOP
      @127TROOP 7 місяців тому +1

      Although macro means large / long, it’s used in the context of photography to make something very small recorded on film, very ‘large’……hence macro….

  • @JoeJRLaw
    @JoeJRLaw 7 місяців тому +1

    ❤⋯⋯👍🏻🐔Thumb up