{"id":66051,"date":"2023-06-07T18:39:09","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fujifilmnxtc.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=xstories&#038;p=4214567"},"modified":"2023-06-07T18:39:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:39:09","slug":"x-s20-when-in-banff","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/en-us\/stories\/x-s20-when-in-banff\/","title":{"rendered":"X-S20: When in Banff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"embed-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jVgTkxPck2Q\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h5>FUJIFILM X-S20 gives seasoned travelers Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden the opportunity to vlog a little closer to home, in Canada\u2019s rugged Rocky Mountains<\/h5>\n<p>Few ideals inspire creativity like the far-reaching corners of the globe. The prospect of the experience is matched only by the potential for photographic treasures. Images were once our only access to verdant forests, barren deserts, or frozen tundra, but travel is now a realistic pursuit. For Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden, it is a cornerstone of their marital and artistic partnership.<\/p>\n<p>After years of full-time wandering, the pair made a home west of Calgary, Canada, close to one of North America\u2019s natural wonders. Banff is known for its sapphire lakes and towering peaks \u2013 and it\u2019s here that Cameron and Natasha used FUJIFILM X-S20 to film and photograph their most recent project. Scenes depict landscape and lifestyle in equally thrilling measure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe spend half the year traveling, working on <a href=\"https:\/\/theworldpursuit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The World Pursuit<\/a>, then half the year at home, creating for <a href=\"https:\/\/thebanffblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Banff Blog<\/a>,\u201d explains Natasha. \u201cIt\u2019s the perfect balance. The Rockies checked all our boxes, with natural beauty, good seasons, and easy access to action sports. When it comes to image making, the landscape also helps!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe mountains are spectacular \u2013 there\u2019s so much to inspire you here,\u201d Cameron adds. \u201cIt might be one of the most beautiful places on earth.\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-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-6.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Global-X-Story-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-6.jpg\" alt=\"Man stands with hands in pockets looking out across frozen lake to snowy mountains beyond\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden | FUJIFILM X-S20 and FUJINON XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR, 1\/1500 sec at F4, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>While a passion for image making could surely have grown from a desire to document their adventures, for both creatives it can be traced back further. Far beyond a practical necessity, artistic pursuits have remained a meaningful outlet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we met, Natasha was in film school and I\u2019d been working in production,\u201d Cameron reveals. \u201cShe wanted to produce and help craft a story, and I wanted to become a cinematographer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople love seeing the images and if they\u2019re planning their own travels, they want to know what they\u2019re getting into,\u201d Natasha continues. \u201cOur photography and filmmaking has evolved. It\u2019s a huge part of both our websites.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The pair\u2019s vlog, like their broader work, is a window into another world \u2013 alive with the spirit of adventure, and enough to evoke a sense of limitless potential. Having outlived their Hollywood aspirations, there\u2019s no filmmaking trickery to be found. Awe-inspiring visuals are nothing more than the combination of refined vision and capable tools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I was working in the film industry a decade ago, many of X-S20\u2019s features were only available in high-end cinema cameras,\u201d Cameron recalls. \u201cNow you\u2019ve got a huge set of tools in an entry-focused consumer body, making it capable of absolutely beautiful images. For us, the appeal is being able to access that tech in an easy-to-use way.\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-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-5.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Global-X-Story-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-5.jpg\" alt=\"Woman stands at the end of a jetty with hands in pockets looking out across frozen lake to snowy mountain beyond\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden | FUJIFILM X-S20 and FUJINON XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR, 1\/170 sec at F4, ISO 640<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Often far from modern amenities and constantly on the move, time and physical effort have become critical concerns for these semi-nomads. Production is grounded in efficiency for the most suitable circumstances, but when positioned in the middle of a frozen glacier lake or halfway up a steep mountainside, demand takes on new life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery creative is busy,\u201d Natasha states, \u201cbut when we\u2019re traveling and creating content for guides, we might have a schedule of ten destinations in a day. We simply can\u2019t afford to spend time messing around with a camera when we only have an hour in a location.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUsability is what drew me to X Series in the first place, and X-S20 steps it up,\u201d Cameron notes. \u201cFor our needs, Vlog mode is simply incredible. You can start in an instant, then quickly change settings as you go, if the light or your visual interest changes. Once you\u2019ve memorized the basic layout, it\u2019s so intuitive.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll continue creating stills the way we always have \u2013 in Aperture Priority mode \u2013 so it\u2019s helpful to have that option right there on the PASM dial. Between that and the grip, the ergonomics are great.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Global-X-Story-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-2.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Global-X-Story-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-2.jpg\" alt=\"Man hikes across snow covered frozen lake surrounded by snowy mountains\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden | FUJIFILM X-S20 and FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, 1\/1800 sec at F3.5, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\u201cWhen we hike, like we did for this vlog, we have so little pack space that I often carry my camera strapped to my chest. X-S20\u2019s compact size is perfect in that sense. Despite that, we noticed the battery life has increased hugely,\u201d he continues. \u201cAt well below freezing, it held up all day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd we were out all day,\u201d Natasha emphasizes. \u201cWe often create like this, from morning to night.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A light kit bag doesn\u2019t just mean opting for a slimline mirrorless body \u2013 it calls for the elimination of all tools outside the absolute essential. A 6lb tripod isn\u2019t worth its weight, and the focusing aids of high-end cinema workflows are entirely out of the question. Thankfully, X-S20 accommodates with an expanded internal toolset.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe camera\u2019s seven stops of IBIS, coupled with an OIS lens, is enough for smooth handheld footage, which is how we create almost all our imagery. Autofocus was also incredible,\u201d Cameron enthuses, noting the impact of X-Processor 5. \u201cEven with an 8mm focal length, where human subjects were a tiny dot within the frame, Subject Detect mode would pick them up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI found tracking just as impressive,\u201d Natasha echoes. \u201cCameron placed the camera down on the ice and skated by from a distance \u2013 it tracked him the whole time.\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-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-4.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Global-X-Story-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-4.jpg\" alt=\"Landscape photo of snowy mountainous valley\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden | FUJIFILM X-S20 and FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R, 1\/170 sec at F16, ISO 640<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>Cameron and Natasha\u2019s closing thoughts are of Fujifilm\u2019s most deceptively simple feature: the image. Where a viewer sees an enticing picture, like Banff\u2019s enchanting landscape, the filmmaker knows exactly how much has gone into its creation. In the case of X-S20, it\u2019s 6.2K 4:2:2 internal recording, 10-bit depth, and decades of color science refinement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImage quality does shape the way we impact people,\u201d Natasha acknowledges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEspecially for video, we often rely on Film Simulations, like ETERNA or Velvia, because it\u2019s too time-consuming to grade a video. With images this good out of camera, we can focus more on the creative process, and sharing our view of the world.\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-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-3.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fujifilm-x.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Global-X-Story-When-in-Banff-Cameron-Seagle-and-Natasha-Alden-3.jpg\" alt=\"Selfie photo of Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo 2023 \u00a9 Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden | FUJIFILM X-S20 and FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, 1\/60 sec at F8, ISO 160<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p><strong>Learn more about FUJIFILM X-S20 and read the full specifications here.<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FUJIFILM X-S20 gives seasoned travelers Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden the opportunity to vlog a little closer to home, in Canada\u2019s rugged Rocky Mountains Few ideals inspire creativity like the far-reaching corners of the globe. 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