I did something that I usually don’t do on our anniversary trip to Puerto Rico this year. Usually I bring a bunch of cameras, film, and bulky accessories. I carry so much that I usually bring a huge camera backpack with multiple compartments and most of the time I bring at least 2 camera bodies. It is a huge hassle in every sense of the word, from pulling the film for the TSA to inspect, to getting a sweaty back from lugging a heavy backpack.
This year I decided to just bring one camera, my favorite camera, the fuji x100v. I brought it in a tiny little go pro case with a lens hood, sd card dongle (fuji’s software is not that great), and a spare battery.
Rationale
My rationale was the Fuji x100v is small and light and I could use the film emulations both in camera and in Lightroom at home to make the images have that filmic look.
I was super happy with the camera and how light and portable it is. I love the fact that it charges via USB-C just like the iPad I always carry.
I love the limitations such as a fixed lens and also the jpeg emulations built right into the camera as it saves editing time.
While traveling it is inconspicuous, stays out the way, and more importantly my wife does not have to wait around for big lens changes, gear stowage, or large drawn out productions.
Results:
I used the Lightroom Kodak Portra 400 UC++ even though its a bit heavy handed.
