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Today, August 19, 2023, Is ‘World Photography Day’ — But For I, EVERY DAY Is A ‘Photography Day’, Without Fail.

by Anura Guruge
on August 19, 2023

Click to ENLARGE. Two pictures I took this morning on my ***daily amble***.

While I was happily ambling away this morning, I got a TXT from a ‘888’ number. I thought it was spam. But, it was NOT. It was from ‘Kurt Seelig‘, the current owner of ‘Cardinal Camera’ — my PREFERRED camera store (from whom I just bought my new ‘Fuji X-S20 kit‘. Kurt is a GOOD GUY. Very fair. Very kind. I like Kurt. I don’t mind getting TXTs from Kurt.

His TXT was to inform me about today’s ‘World Photography Day‘. I am glad he did. I had not known about it. Thank YOU, Kurt.

Every day is a PHOTOGRAPHY DAY for I. I take & PUBLISH at least 7 pictures a day, each & every day, without fail. This blog bears testament to that. I have been doing so, DAILY, WITHOUT a single days break, since at least 2016!

I decided that this was the only way I can stay current with photography & also justify the money I spend on photographic gear. SMILE.

I went over 20 years WITHOUT owning a camera BECAUSE I didn’t want photography to interfere with my WORK! I only got back into photography, c. 2015, when I kind of ‘retired’. I spend at least 45 minutes a day on photography — BUT, I do NOT consider myself a photographer. I am not that good. I just take a lot of pictures.

Here is a cute video by Kurt on ‘World Photography Day’.

Anura’s Picture Of The Day + 6 Others, July 16, 2023 — With Fuji X-S20/Tamron 18-300mm.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 16, 2023

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Anu’s Picture of the Day:
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The other 6:
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I Updated The Firmware On My New ‘Fuji X-S20’ To Version 1.11 Today Without Any Drama.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 15, 2023

Yes, I knew from the get-go that it wouldn’t be long before I would have to update the firmware. Was relieved that I didn’t have to do it as soon as I got the camera.

I did NOT receive any notifications, e.g., e-mail, from Fuji.

Just happened to see it, BY CHANCE, on YouTube last night. Hmmmm. Worth knowing. So, must make a point of checking for firmware on a regular basis.

Wasn’t really sure I needed the update, BUT it had to do with AUTOFOCUS (AF) & that is important to I. Not sure whether these AF refinements will play a big role given that I use a Tamron, rather than Fuji, lens as my main lens.

Fairly standard updating process using an SD card.

I was surprised/amused that CHECKING/UPDATING firmware is NOT a MENU options. That is not good. Needed to look it up. Involves holding down ‘BACK’ button while powering up camera. First & only thing about this camera that I do not like. Stupid. Should be a menu option.

Also the PROCESSING the update, on the camera (i.e., it getting installed), took longer than the (usual) 90-seconds it says on the online instructions. Would have been happier IF they said that it can ‘take some time’ rather than saying 90-seconds & having to wait 5-minutes. But, it is done, & all seems to be working. Happy, for now.

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Anura’s Picture Of The Day + 6 Others, July 13, 2023 — Flowers Of ‘Castle In The Clouds’, N.H., With Fuji X-S20/Tamron 18-300mm.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 13, 2023

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Anu’s Picture of the Day:
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The other 6:
In smaller-size here in gallery, for FULL-SIZE (i.e., to ENLARGE) click on an image. You can then SCROLL through all 6 images ENLARGED.

Anura’s Picture Of The Day + 6 Others, July 13, 2023 — ‘Castle In The Clouds’, N.H., With Fuji X-S20/Tamron 18-300mm.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 13, 2023

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Anu’s Picture of the Day:
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The other 6:
In smaller-size here in gallery, for FULL-SIZE (i.e., to ENLARGE) click on an image. You can then SCROLL through all 6 images ENLARGED.

The ‘Sony a6700’ Announced Today Is Decent, But I Have NO Regrets, Whatsoever, About Buying A ‘Fuji X-S20’. Honest.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 12, 2023

4 photos from my 1-week old Fuji X-S20 that convinced me that I did GOOD. V. Good. SMILE.

I am used to having buyer’s remorse with cameras but, atypically, NOT SO with my new Fuji X-S20. We have clicked. I like it. Just what I was hoping for. It meets my expectations. So, I am happy. I am cool.

Yep, the latest Sony, the a6700, has decent specs — though my X-S20 has BETTER image stabilization, & that is a key parameter for I because I shoot handheld, even at night.

I am the first to admit that any camera is obsolete spec-wise within 3 months. So, no surprise that the Sony, announced today, has better specs (other than when it comes to IBIS) than the X-S20 which was announced about 3 months ago.

I have, in the last 9 years, owned a BUNCH of Sonys, viz. a77 II, RX100 II, a6000, a7 II & a6500. But, I will NOT buy a Sony again. Sony & I, as I have discovered to MY COST, are not compatible. With cameras, even more so than underwear, it is a very personal, hard to rationalize choice.

I did a LOT of research before I decided on the X-S20. Prior to it being announced I was going to get the X-S10.

In the end, it doesn’t matter to I. I am sticking with my X-S20, & unlike in the past I do NOT plan to replace it within an year! SMILE.

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Anura’s Picture Of The Day + 6 Others, July 8, 2023 — ‘Linda Eder’, ‘Great Waters: Concerts In Town (Wolfeboro, NH)’.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 9, 2023

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Anu’s Picture of the Day:
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The other 6:
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Anura’s Picture Of The Day + 6 Others, July 8, 2023 — Flowers Of ‘Wolfeboro’, N.H., With My New Fuji X-S20/Tamron 18-300mm.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 8, 2023

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Anu’s Picture of the Day:
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The other 6:
In smaller-size here in gallery, for FULL-SIZE (i.e., to ENLARGE) click on an image. You can then SCROLL through all 6 images ENLARGED.

Anura’s Picture Of The Day + 6 Others, July 8, 2023 — ‘Wolfeboro’, N.H., With My New Fuji X-S20/Tamron 18-300mm.

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by Anura Guruge
on July 8, 2023

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Anu’s Picture of the Day:
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The other 6:
In smaller-size here in gallery, for FULL-SIZE (i.e., to ENLARGE) click on an image. You can then SCROLL through all 6 images ENLARGED.

A Few Photos With New Fujifilm ‘X-S20’ Camera With The XF18-55 Kit Lens. {2nd Day With Camera}

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by Anura Guruge
on July 5, 2023

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Still getting to know this camera. This was 2nd day with it & I only took a dozen pictures on the first days. So, these are still very early images when it comes to my experience with this camera. I am sure I will do better with more use & practice. But, I don’t intend to use this camera much — definitely not every day.

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