{"id":65975,"date":"2023-05-24T19:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T10:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujifilmnxtc.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=xstories&#038;p=4214580"},"modified":"2023-05-24T19:00:59","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T10:00:59","slug":"xf8mmf3-5-r-wr-a-new-perspective","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-nz\/stories\/xf8mmf3-5-r-wr-a-new-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"XF8mmF3.5 R WR: A New Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><h5>Making travel images stand out is an increasing challenge, but in FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, X-Photographer Seth K. Hughes has found an exciting creative outlet<\/h5>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y607H8zTnoQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s never been easier to travel without leaving home. A plethora of TV series, online channels and social media posts can transport viewers to locations in seconds, allowing them to sample the culture, soak up the sights, and experience what was previously out of reach. For adventure and travel creatives like Seth K. Hughes, that creates both an opportunity and a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>On one hand, his images can help feed the public\u2019s insatiable appetite to see every corner of the globe, yet on the other, his work needs to stand out from the homogeneity of the image-making influencer. \u201cEven in some of the most remote places, I\u2019ve run into Instagram tourists,\u201d he admits. \u201cI was in that mindset at one stage in my life where you visit a location, make an image, and move on. But I grew out of that phase, and looked at things from a different perspective. My goals and appreciation changed, I started to think deeper and had more awareness of what my images meant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, I set out to capture the spirit of adventure, exploration, immersing yourself in nature, and all of the extraordinary experiences out there,\u201d he continues. \u201cI want to inspire others to have a greater appreciation of that adventurous spirit. Photography and adventure pair so well together.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GLOBAL-X-STORY-A-New-Persective-Hughes-Seth-K-XT5-XF8mmF3.5-489.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GLOBAL-X-STORY-A-New-Persective-Hughes-Seth-K-XT5-XF8mmF3.5-489.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic trails curve through a snowy mountainous valley at night beneath a starry sky\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Seth K. Hughes | FUJIFILM X-T5 and FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, 30 secs at F3.5, ISO 6400 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Seth\u2019s adventurous side was nurtured early. His grandmother, a keen photographer, presented him with a camera when he was just seven, and he would often be found poring over magazines filled with photographs of far-flung locations, imagining himself transported to those exciting destinations. Today, he\u2019s the person creating images for those titles, and hopes to inspire others in the same way. \u201cThere are times my images speak to someone, and they\u2019ve reached out and told me a photograph they saw inspired them to visit that location or do that hike. When I hear stories like that, it\u2019s awesome!\u201d he beams.<\/p>\n<p>For a number of years, Seth, his wife, dog, and his Fujifilm kit traveled constantly, hauling an Airstream from destination to destination, living the American dream. But after seven years enjoying this nomadic existence, they decided to settle down, choosing Denver for a home. They still hit the road on a regular basis \u2013 when we speak, he is just back from a two-week trip around Colorado \u2013 proving that his passion to make images remains unabated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe experiences a person has while traveling can be transformative,\u201d he enthuses. \u201cWhether it\u2019s acquiring greater appreciation for the planet and conservation, or having a shared experience with a loved one. Even just that immersion in nature is scientifically proven to reduce stress and have physiological healing effects. That is where I think the value is.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GLOBAL-X-STORY-A-New-Persective-Hughes-Seth-K-XT5-XF8mmF3.5-040.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GLOBAL-X-STORY-A-New-Persective-Hughes-Seth-K-XT5-XF8mmF3.5-040.jpg\" alt=\"Illuminated tent pitched in snowy mountains at night beneath starry sky\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Seth K. Hughes | FUJIFILM X-T5 and FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, 30 secs at F3.5, ISO 6400 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Accompanying him on one of his more recent trips was the ultra-wide<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-nz\/products\/lenses\/xf8mmf35-r-wr\/\"> FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR<\/a>, paired with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-nz\/products\/cameras\/x-t5\/\">FUJIFILM X-T5<\/a>. This compact combination proved the perfect companion for what Seth describes as a \u2018true adventure\u2019. Along with videographer Dimitry Koshutin and Product Technical Specialist Matt Weintritt, Seth made his way to Loveland Pass, 12,000 feet up in the Rockies, to record a breathtaking celestial event. \u201cWe have a shared experience, one that I\u2019ll never forget; watching the Milky Way rising over the Continental Divide at 5am,\u201d says Seth, taking up the story. \u201cTemperatures plummeted to -23\u00b0C (-10\u00b0F), so we were fully wrapped up. A number of times, I had to take my gloves off to change camera settings. Without hand warmers, I don\u2019t think my fingers would ever have heated back up!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, when venturing out in such harsh conditions, preparation is paramount. Seth already knew the location, using a website and app to confirm conditions were favorable. \u201cThe app \u2013 PhotoPills \u2013 has an augmented reality feature, so you can use your phone and see where the Milky Way is going to rise at a given time. But it also tells you the exact moment the galactic center of the Milky Way is visible,\u201d he explains. \u201cWithout that and the ClearDarkSky website, we would have ended up skunked.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When it came to recording the event, XF8mm had some immediate advantages for Seth. Working in near-dark conditions demanded a long shutter speed, which can cause stars to lose sharpness as they move in the sky while the shutter is open. But the ultra-wide\u2019s focal length helped enormously. \u201cWith XF8mm, I could use a longer exposure; the wider the lens, the smaller the stars appear and in turn the smaller the trails,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt enabled a 30-second exposure. Had it been less of a wide-angle lens, I would have been inclined to use a 15-second exposure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GLOBAL-X-STORY-A-New-Persective-Hughes-Seth-K-XT5-XF8mmF3.5-521.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GLOBAL-X-STORY-A-New-Persective-Hughes-Seth-K-XT5-XF8mmF3.5-521.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of snowy mountain tops at night beneath starry sky\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Seth K. Hughes | FUJIFILM X-T5 and FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, 30 secs at F4, ISO 3200 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>The compact nature of the optic also played into Seth\u2019s hands. \u201cIt\u2019s comparable in size to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-nz\/products\/lenses\/xf14mmf28-r\/\">XF14mmF2.8 R<\/a>, which is my kind of form factor,\u201d he smiles. \u201cBut it\u2019s also a huge advantage that you can attach filters to the front of the lens. The fact you can add a polarizer or ND is pretty sweet!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Optically, the lens delivered, taking full advantage of the 40-megapixel sensor on X-T5. \u201cIt didn\u2019t disappoint,\u201d Seth confirms. \u201cFor the Milky Way images, I was working at F3.5 and bracketed the ISO between 3200 and 6400. X-Trans sensors are great at handling noise, and while Capture One has some denoising, it\u2019s always a trade-off. I was impressed with the results straight from the camera.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GLOBAL-X-STORY-A-New-Persective-Hughes-Seth-K-XT5-XF8mmF3.5-452.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/GLOBAL-X-STORY-A-New-Persective-Hughes-Seth-K-XT5-XF8mmF3.5-452.jpg\" alt=\"POV photo of person skiing down mountainside. Tips of skis and hands holding ski poles are in view\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Seth K. Hughes | FUJIFILM X-T5 and FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, 1\/170 sec at F16, ISO 125 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>While making images at night proved the highlight of the team\u2019s foray in the mountains, Seth maximized the creative potential of XF8mm when the sun came up, too. While skiing, he saw the opportunity to use the lens for POV (point of view) images, strapping X-T5 to his chest while he made his way down the mountains.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lens is almost as wide as an action camera, so I experimented with the camera and lens on a chest harness as I skied downhill,\u201d he explains. \u201cYou can see my hands on the poles, the tips of the skis, and the whole scene in the frame. I set the camera to fire every few seconds via the intervalometer. There are so many other possibilities for that kind of image.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Seth\u2019s desire to deliver new perspectives on adventure and travel photography remains strong, and XF8mm allows him to achieve just that. Its rectilinear construction makes it perfectly suited to a broad range of subjects; for Seth, that means it\u2019s sure to find a way into his kit bag to help him tell stories from around the world. \u201cI want to communicate what a precious resource we have, and how important it is to take care of it,\u201d he concludes. \u201cNothing conveys that quite like an image.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-nz\/products\/lenses\/xf8mmf35-r-wr\/\">Learn more about FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR and read the full specifications here.<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making travel images stand out is an increasing challenge, but in FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, X-Photographer Seth K. Hughes has found an exciting creative outlet It\u2019s never been easier to travel without leaving home. 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