Two Cameras

What’s better than a new camera? The camera you already own.

Hundred Acre Wood, South Carolina, U.S. – Map
clouds over a field, black and white photographed by luxagraf
Camera: Sony A7II. Lens: Minolta 50 f/2

I took this image just down the road from the house where we’re staying. I shot it because the day before I had shot the image below with a brand new Fujifilm X-T4 that I was testing for Wired (read my review).

clouds, trees, country road photographed by luxagraf

I love the X-T4’s in-camera Acros black and white setting, but you know what I like even more? The camera I already own. I shot the top image to remind myself why: I can already make great images, no need to buy anything new. Thanks to the wonderful open source app Darktable, I am able to replicate the look and feel of the X-T4 using what I already have.

And any time I can quell a little consumer desire without spending money, I won’t lie, I get a little excited. Like the old saying goes, use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.