x100 images from Syria

[emraphoto]

I have been adding to the X100 images thread from inside Syria for those interested.

So far the x100s (x2) have held up real well, despite being shelled for 8 hours and being caked in dirt!


http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=106406&page=45

[Teuthida]

Very good. Post as many as time allows. Fascinating work.

[emraphoto]

Will do. Bit of a strange lull right now after a scary night and day.

Consider it 'x100, trial by fire'

[FrankS]

Don't forget to shoot film too, John. :)

Stay safe.

[buzzardkid]

Good work, be safe!

[emraphoto]

Don't forget to shoot film too, John. :)

Stay safe.

Doing my best Frank. Thanx for the reminder!

[SimonSawSunlight]

good to hear from you, john. good luck with your work.

[emraphoto]

Thanx guys (Simon).

Believe it or not, it is a great boost to be able to communicate with you all. Dark days here.

[FrankS]

How so, John?

[gavinlg]

Always eager to see what you're up to John, take care over there and post as many photographs here as you wish!

[sevres_babylone]

We appreciate hearing from you and viewing what you can post.

[emraphoto]

I will start a new thread when possible. Should be transmitting again soon.

Can you see if comment about US personnel confirmable? I would appreciate it.

I know many very highly regarded photographers sporting these things (x100). After a few days dodging shells and such I can only thank the stars I'm not toting two big dslrs!

[jonmanjiro]

This counters the Rumor..

http://www.eastidahonews.com/2012/04/us-wont-deploy-troops-to-syria-top-general-tells-congress/



You can be pretty sure its true once its officially denied :rolleyes:

Stay safe John.

[Teuthida]

Having been part of the big media in the past,I find that I no longer trust the publishers I once worked for. The media in general has become an instrument of big money. The folks working for the big media are simply tools of the owners. Really sad.

How often do you see a photo of Warren Buffet, when he dosen't have a ice cream bar in his hand? It's not because he likes ice cream, it's part of his "meda image" and he pays for the placement. Warren is not a super rich puppet master - he's just a regular guy, like us - and likes an ice cream bar, just like the "little people do"..

http://www.google.com/search?q=warren+buffett+ice+cream+photos&hl=en&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=KJ-nT8izIKjq2QW48bmmAg&ved=0CFcQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=626

http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/slideshow?articleId=USRTR2QJKJ

Big Media has ALWAYS been a tool of Big Money. Read up on the Anarchist movement of the 1880s through 1920s, or the breaking of Unions at that time, or Jim Crow Apartheid under the Mason Dixon line through the 60s, or the Viet Nam War, or the Black Power Movement. Big Media has always inflamed the popular feeling against people seeking to assert their rights as Americans and to change things. It has always framed the issues in a way that justifies those in power and those with the money (essentially a difference without a distinction).

[fireblade]

brill stuff John
....reading one of the articles, this pissed me right off, just total BS........"Some U.S. officials suggested after previous bombings that al-Qaida militants may be joining the fray."
.
.and on and on it goes.

[emraphoto]

army defectors in Idlib

[emraphoto]

these villagers have been shelled constantly for the past 5 days

[emraphoto]

center of town. many people from surrounding villages have fled here and the town is all but surrounded by Syrian army.

[emraphoto]

I used a great bag to carry the cameras?

[taylan]

You have a tough job. Good luck and stay safe John.

[emraphoto]

Thanx mate. Maybe some tea in Istanbul if I ever get out of here?

[taylan]

Thanx mate. Maybe some tea in Istanbul if I ever get out of here?
I am looking forward :)

[emraphoto]

i will send a note when i am heading that way. was supposed to fly out on 30th but may extend.

[emraphoto]

by the way, brilliant eye you have. really impressed with the photographs you're making

[emraphoto]

Sorry folks, no images right now as laptop has been fatally wounded. RIP

X100's holding up well in firefights and very adverse conditions. Outlets all over the world picking up work with no concerns over files etc.

Some small points that maybe some of you can answer or speak two. Disclaimer, I know very well that the X100 was never built with combat operations in mind.

Exposure comp and shutter spead dials very easy to change in error. A bit more resistance would have been great. Having to tape everything up in firefights right now to avoid unexpected changes.

Much like the M8, the drive buttons etc. are very easy to mistakenly bump when in dynamic situations. Recessed or another fix would be highly appreciated!

Focus peaking. Enough said.

With these things in place the camera would be as close to perfect as I have found. I can live with 6 batteries at a time as they are small and light. If I could get my hands on the 28mm lens I would do it in a second and never look back!

I am receiving a new laptop soon and will post images ASAP. Incredibly complicated to get the DHL huh to deliver here :)

[River Dog]

Much like the M8, the drive buttons etc. are very easy to mistakenly bump when in dynamic situations. Recessed or another fix would be highly appreciated!You know you can lock the commander wheel functions with a long press on "MENU/OK" and unlock in the same way? Might help, but then again you might forget and it will slow you up.