Another good video. For me, the Lensmate thumb grip, although more expensive, is the way to go since it folds out of the way of the control wheel and buttons. Also, havign tried both, I much prefer a convex shutter button rather than the concave one you have. It gives more control since it sits really nicely under the joint of the finger rather than the tip of the finger.
Just gonna share my experience with soft release button on my x100v for anyone interested in how they can damage the mechanism. About one month after getting it in 2020, it was in my backpack and my backpack simply fell over and my laptop/some books pressed against the top of the camera a little too hard and since the shutter release button is higher than the actual body of the camera, the shutter button took all of the impact and ever since then, I have to press the shutter button at a slight angle for it to work and often times when I take a photo the camera takes two photos, and when I let other people use my camera, they often say it’s not taking a photo because they don’t know how to work with the messed up mechanism. I’ve used my friends x100v’s and the button feels fine, and mine felt fine before the incident. Four years later and I still have to be very mindful when half pressing to focus. Very frustrating… also, multiple times a thread/string/blanket weave/camera straps have gotten caught into the lip of the soft release button, pulling the shutter button upwards and I had to carefully unhook it. so I no longer can recommend using those soft release buttons. If you never drop it, or have a secure spot in a dedicated camera back for it, then it likely won’t hurt your camera at all!
I feel like I would like a bit of extra grip on the camera, but I'm always unwilling to sacrifice the additional size on the bottom from where it needs to attach to the camera body!
I think the issue with the soft shutter button is that if it catches on some sort of string or strap (like your backpack, or wristband, or watch accessories), it can be a leverage to pull out the shutter button and that will break it Screwing something into the shutter alone won’t do anything to it, but it does increase the risk
I wish the shutter button was built in! even if it had a little shutter release cable hole. I've lost SO MANY OF THESE! Recently I bought a metal expensive one and lost it in about a day.
oh man that sucks! having one built in would be an excellent idea though. I've still got this smallrig but it did fall out on the ground for the first time the other day as I was getting it out of my bag and I fear it's only going to be a matter of time!
Just to offer something to keep in mind regarding the blackmist. The problem with the blackmist, is that you cannot undo the effect. So, if one gets sick of the look in a year or 3, there's nothing to be done to fully fix it.
interesting! I feel like I'm ok with how subtle it is at 1/8 to have it on my shots, but I do agree it's one of those where it's unclear whether it's something I'll continue to use in 10 years time.... for now though loving it and happy with the images I produce at the time and will hopefully still look at them fondly in the future!
@@snappy8k because fads aren't timeless. If someone doesn't care about timeless work, then yes by all means I get it. But my point is anything unalterable, you gotta put more thought into it. Adding: so not about remaking them, but more about the risk of feeling your work looks dated.
@@gabrielbailey802 it can be subtle for sure. And if the photo is compelling, it doesn't really matter. The thing I worry about most with mist and soft filters is the highlight bloom. That's way less subtle and I have a feeling many people will regret it just like lots of colleagues regreted them when the 80s and 90s passed. So I always urge pause and caution for things that can't be corrected easily later.
Another good video. For me, the Lensmate thumb grip, although more expensive, is the way to go since it folds out of the way of the control wheel and buttons. Also, havign tried both, I much prefer a convex shutter button rather than the concave one you have. It gives more control since it sits really nicely under the joint of the finger rather than the tip of the finger.
interesting! I've got some research to do. Thank for putting me onto it!
Just gonna share my experience with soft release button on my x100v for anyone interested in how they can damage the mechanism. About one month after getting it in 2020, it was in my backpack and my backpack simply fell over and my laptop/some books pressed against the top of the camera a little too hard and since the shutter release button is higher than the actual body of the camera, the shutter button took all of the impact and ever since then, I have to press the shutter button at a slight angle for it to work and often times when I take a photo the camera takes two photos, and when I let other people use my camera, they often say it’s not taking a photo because they don’t know how to work with the messed up mechanism. I’ve used my friends x100v’s and the button feels fine, and mine felt fine before the incident. Four years later and I still have to be very mindful when half pressing to focus. Very frustrating… also, multiple times a thread/string/blanket weave/camera straps have gotten caught into the lip of the soft release button, pulling the shutter button upwards and I had to carefully unhook it.
so I no longer can recommend using those soft release buttons. If you never drop it, or have a secure spot in a dedicated camera back for it, then it likely won’t hurt your camera at all!
I have...stopped putting a soft shutter button on mine just because of this story! Didn't even consider the movement in the opposite direction
Thank you for this video, btw what do you think about additional hand grips such as MGH-X100?
I feel like I would like a bit of extra grip on the camera, but I'm always unwilling to sacrifice the additional size on the bottom from where it needs to attach to the camera body!
I think the issue with the soft shutter button is that if it catches on some sort of string or strap (like your backpack, or wristband, or watch accessories), it can be a leverage to pull out the shutter button and that will break it
Screwing something into the shutter alone won’t do anything to it, but it does increase the risk
something I hadn't considered, but it does sound like a risk! Going to be extra careful taking it out of my bag now
I forget if you've said it sorry. Do you grade these videoswith a specific preset? Is it with a Sony, a Fuji, or what?
No problem! I use a conversion LUT from Sony, then I apply some edits in Final Cut Pro on the colour wheels tab!
@@gabrielbailey802 it looks fantastic man. I wish there was a built in fuji recipe like that.
I wish the shutter button was built in! even if it had a little shutter release cable hole. I've lost SO MANY OF THESE! Recently I bought a metal expensive one and lost it in about a day.
oh man that sucks! having one built in would be an excellent idea though. I've still got this smallrig but it did fall out on the ground for the first time the other day as I was getting it out of my bag and I fear it's only going to be a matter of time!
Just to offer something to keep in mind regarding the blackmist. The problem with the blackmist, is that you cannot undo the effect. So, if one gets sick of the look in a year or 3, there's nothing to be done to fully fix it.
I wouldn't go back and remake old photos. They represent those times, why would I want to alter them?
interesting! I feel like I'm ok with how subtle it is at 1/8 to have it on my shots, but I do agree it's one of those where it's unclear whether it's something I'll continue to use in 10 years time.... for now though loving it and happy with the images I produce at the time and will hopefully still look at them fondly in the future!
@@snappy8k because fads aren't timeless. If someone doesn't care about timeless work, then yes by all means I get it. But my point is anything unalterable, you gotta put more thought into it.
Adding: so not about remaking them, but more about the risk of feeling your work looks dated.
@@gabrielbailey802 it can be subtle for sure. And if the photo is compelling, it doesn't really matter. The thing I worry about most with mist and soft filters is the highlight bloom. That's way less subtle and I have a feeling many people will regret it just like lots of colleagues regreted them when the 80s and 90s passed.
So I always urge pause and caution for things that can't be corrected easily later.
@@rick-deckardvalid point. I’m using a glimmerglass myself and I like it but sometimes I think about the definitive impact it adds to my photos.