{"id":61544,"date":"2020-04-24T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T05:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujifilmnxtc.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=xstories&#038;p=3495838"},"modified":"2020-04-24T14:00:31","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T05:00:31","slug":"x100v-my-milestone-rinzi-ruiz","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-gb\/stories\/x100v-my-milestone-rinzi-ruiz\/","title":{"rendered":"X100V \u201cMy Milestone\u201d \u2013 Rinzi Ruiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"embed-responsive\"><iframe width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bFJ31kB3QQ0\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>LA street photographer Rinzi Ruiz uses FUJIFILM X100V on a project that not only takes him outside his comfort zone, but takes his photography to new levels of creativity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_01-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_01-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>As a street photographer, Rinzi Ruiz is constantly surrounded by the vibrant activity of Los Angeles, and it is this interaction between people and environments that drives his creativity. That being said, for this project with FUJIFILM X100V, Rinzi wanted to explore how, even in the busiest of environments, it\u2019s still possible to feel alone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy latest set of images are about anonymity and the sense of loneliness in a large city,\u201d says Rinzi, admitting this project took him out of his comfort zone. \u201cOften I try to include a face or character in a photograph that expresses an emotion or mood, but in this case I purposely attempted to obscure or hide faces,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt took me outside of what I\u2019m used to, and this made me think of more creative ways to compose my photos.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_02-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_02-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Rinzi\u2019s aim was to use the contrast between light and shadow to create awareness of this sense of loneliness, while emphasizing positivity. \u201cI believe one can feel that sense of loneliness even when surrounded by a city full of people. But I also believe in the light and what it typically symbolizes: hope, grace, warmth, new beginnings,\u201d he tells us.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_03-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_03-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>For Rinzi, shooting with X100V was not only great for this project, but pretty much any other situation he found himself in day-to-day. \u201cI can just carry it around my neck and it\u2019s ready for when the moment hits,\u201d he says. \u201cIts FUJINON 23mmF2 lens is such a diverse lens for both street and event photography.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continues: \u201cThe X100V embodies the whole idea of one camera, one lens. Not having to think about what combination of body and lenses I\u2019m going to bring with me helps me focus on the act of observing and having fun taking photos.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_04-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_04-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>There were three specific features that Rinzi was impressed with: the high-performance AF system, which offers precision down to -5EV, the new 1.62 million dot tilting LCD touchscreen, and the optional weather-resistance that is made possible by attaching a weather-sealing filter and adapter ring.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that many of these improvements have come about through Fujifilm\u2019s attention to user feedback means that, for Rinzi, this camera feels like more than just a great image-making tool. \u201cAs usual, Fujifilm has listened. For those who asked for WR, done. For those who asked for a new lens, done. For those who asked for a flip screen, done. There\u2019s a feeling of pride when I use this camera knowing I had a tiny part in it coming to reality,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_05-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_05-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>All this made for a great experience with X100V and Rinzi recommends it to all photographers. \u201cThe X100V is awesome. It\u2019s perfect for travel, street, personal, fun, and even for work,\u201d he enthuses. \u201cThe upgrades and updates were what a lot of people asked for and the result is a good-looking, stylish camera that doesn\u2019t hold back with features.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_06-1.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/x100v_rinzi-ruiz_06-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LA street photographer Rinzi Ruiz uses FUJIFILM X100V on a project that not only takes him outside his comfort zone, but takes his photography to new levels of creativity. 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