Sonoma County, California countryside...

[Puma Cat]

Went out shooting with my buddy Mike today through the Tomales/Bodega area of Sonoma County; we see some beautiful countryside.







This is the church that was featured in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, it was built in 1860...

[John49]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Went out shooting with my buddy Mike today through the Tomales/Bodega area of Sonoma County; we see some beautiful countryside.

This is the church that was featured in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, it was built in 1860...

Ah, yes, Sonoma County. Charged twice for two beers in a restaurant there once...

[Masterlu]

Post cards I tell ya!

[bart]

Stephen, awesome pics!

[Rilands]

Stephen,
A very peaceful area to visit and get away. Nice photos.

[Puma Cat]

On the way home....

[AudioNut]

Which of your two dozen cameras did you take them with?

In two words . . . . Beautiful Stephen.

Julian

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by AudioNut

Which of your two dozen cameras did you take them with?

In two words . . . . Beautiful Stephen.

Julian

Thanks, Julian.

I have four cameras: My Canon 1D MkII that's used exclusively for pro motorsports photojournalism, the X20, the Sony RX100 and the X-Pro1. All the pics in this thread were with the X-Pro1, except the last one, which was a grab shot out of the car window with the Sony RX100.

Of note is that I am indeed thinking of picking up a used Olympus OM-D E-M5, though. Been seeing a LOT of really incredible work being done with those, and there is very comprehensive and excellent lens system available for Micro Four-Thirds now, both from Panasonic and Olympus (the two lens systems are interchangeable on both camera systems). If I do, it will become my "SLR system camera" for use when I need dSLR level AF performance and responsiveness, and a professional level of lens system availability (which the Fuji system is not at presently). I was thinking of getting a Canon 5D MkIII, but getting one of those with the new 24-70/2.8 II would cost $5,300, and I can put together a much more compact and light SLR-style system comprised of a used Oly OM-D with 3 or 4 four small, compact lenses, including some f/2.8 zooms, for way less money.

The X-Pro1 will remain my main squeeze for fine art, architecture, landscape...anything where image quality is the top priority. I just love that camera.

[Rilands]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

On the way home....

Wow!

[AudioNut]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Thanks, Julian.

I have four cameras: My Canon 1D MkII that's used exclusively for pro motorsports photojournalism, the X20, the Sony RX100 and the X-Pro1. All the pics in this thread were with the X-Pro1, except the last one, which was a grab shot out of the car window with the Sony RX100.

Of note is that I am indeed thinking of picking up a used Olympus OM-D E-M5, though. Been seeing a LOT of really incredible work being done with those, and there is very comprehensive and excellent lens system available for Micro Four-Thirds now, both from Panasonic and Olympus (the two lens systems are interchangeable on both camera systems). If I do, it will become my "SLR system camera" for use when I need dSLR level AF performance and responsiveness, and a professional level of lens system availability (which the Fuji system is not at presently). I was thinking of getting a Canon 5D MkIII, but getting one of those with the new 24-70/2.8 II would cost $5,300, and I can put together a much more compact and light SLR-style system comprised of a used Oly OM-D with 3 or 4 four small, compact lenses, including some f/2.8 zooms, for way less money.

The X-Pro1 will remain my main squeeze for fine art, architecture, landscape...anything where image quality is the top priority. I just love that camera.

Stephen,

I "tried out" an Olympus OM-D E-M5 earlier this year, when I bought my Fuji X-E1 and absolutely loved the camera body, unfortunately, I was not impressed with the "kit" 12-50 lens. And, at the time, I was looking for an "all in one" camera and the Fuji 18-55 zoom seemed superior in image quality in looks/feel and in lens speed. I also thought the built-in flash on the X-E1 offered additional utility that would be beneficial to my particular needs.

I have, on several occasions, regretted my decision, and wished I had looked for an alternative to the 12-50 Oly zoom, but I do love and enjoy the X-E1.

Wish I could have both.

I continue to use a Nikon D7000 and a D5100 with a relatively full complement of lenses for my DSLR needs but I am seriously considering selling one or both of those cameras in favor of an Olympus mirrorless. I noticed that Amazon has lowered the price of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and it might be a good time to jump into that system.