Like a phoenix

I had intended to update this blog more often, after I made the first post I quickly regretted it. Round about a month or two ago I hit a serious bout of what I can only describe as photodepression. I almost listed all my gear for sale, and with Christmas coming up it was certainly tempting. Feeling like that made me hate the photos I was taking and it was getting me down so much it had started to effect almost all aspects of my life.

Last week a friend of mine contacted me to ask if I would get rid of my Canon 7D, instead of offering to buy it he offered me a trade for his Fujifilm X-Pro 1 and 18mm lens. I bit his hand off. Being in a lousy mood wasn't going to stop me grabbing a camera I have wanted for ages. The next day I picked it up and like the phoenix I came back to life.

For the past week the X-Pro 1 has not left my side. It feels like I have fallen in love with photography all over again. The joy I find when shooting with this camera is much the same as when I shoot with my 35mm range finders but with the convenience of digital storage and editing (not that I feel the images that come out this camera really need editing!)

I'll end this post with some shots I have taken with the X-Pro 1: