New 3.0 Firmware from Fuji

The new 3.0 firmware for the Fuji X-Pro1 and X-E1 was released today.  In the case if the X-Pro1 Fuji promises faster focusing and focus peaking the two most anticipated of the many enhancements in the upgrade.  Click here to get the upgrade.

Upgrading the firmware on my Fuji X-Pro1. Photo taken with an x100.

 

Quote of the Day

Although this quote is not from a photographer, I still think it's applicable.

Medium Format Film Camera and Kodak Film

We become what we behold. We shape our tools and our tools shape us.
— Marshall McLuhan - (1911-1980)

Street Photo of the Day - Naha, Okinawa

Two women use their umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun while waiting for the bus on Kokusai Street in Naha.

Two women use their umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun while waiting for the bus on Kokusai Street in Naha. Fuji X-Pro1, 35mm f/1.4

Street Photo of the Day - Naha, Okinawa

Japan Street Photo. Kokusai Street in Naha, Okinawa. Fuji x100 f/8

Japan Street Photo of the Day - Naha, Okinawa

Naha at night. Okinawa, Japan. - Fuji X-Pro1, 35mm f1.4

Japan Street Photo of the Day - Naha, Okinawa

Local flower shop in Naha just before closing. - Fuji X-Pro1, 35mm f1.4

Pink Sunrise

Very cool pink sunrise this morning over the Awase skyline.  - Fuji x100 shot wide open at f2.0, 1/80 sec and 200 ISO. 

Sunrise over Awase. - Okinawa, Japan

Tsuken (Carrot) Island

A couple a weeks ago I took the ferry out to Tsuken Island about 15 minutes east of Okinawa to shoot their annual Dragon Boat races.  Tsuken is one of the islands I can see from my home (although I didn't figure this out until after I got back).  

Riding on the ferry to Tsuken Island. - Fuji x100.

Arriving at Tsuken Island. Fuji x100.

Everyone there is pretty much either a fisherman or a farmer, with carrots being their crop of choice. 

Tsuken Island Port. Fuji x100.

Farmland on Tsuken Island. Fuji x100.

Streets of Tsuken Island. Fuji x100.

While you can rent a bike for the day for ¥500 (about $5.00) and ride around there's not much to see really.  I'm told that the waters around the island are great for snorkelling however. 

Small fishing port on the east side of the island. Fuji X-Pro1, 35mm f1.4.

I think I was the only foreigner on the island that day but I was welcomed with open arms and treated very kindly by everyone. 

Two very kind ladies at a local (possibly the only) restaurant helping me decide on which Kakigori (shaved Ice) flavor to get.  Food was great too as I eat lunch there later. Fuji x100.