Good question. There's a part of me that wants my Nikon D810 with my favorite lens - the 14-24mm in the air.
There's also a part of me that doesn't want the additional hassle. The I2 is so much fun to fly, and handles so well, that I don't want to lose that enjoyment. With other technologies before, I've pushed the envelope, ultimately only to be dissapointed in the long run when the additional inconveniences became overly burdensome.
I am really serious about Photoshop editing, and have been for almost two decades. From a personal perspective, I have produced some of what I consider really incredible shots with the X5S. The additional steps to get those images precisely where I want them is actually enjoyable. I also use an upres plugin to save the X5S tifs at 12x8 at 650 dpi. If that isn't large enough for my purposes, I can always stitch images together.
You should know that even with the Nikon or the Hasselblad, I typically spend 10-15 minutes or longer on each photo. I've never been a jpeg shooter. As a creative photographer, post-processing has always been part of the art form, and it is worth the time to master. It is not so different from color grading log video.
Honestly in the final analysis, the X5S is not as great as the Nikon. Yet, for me, the X5S is also not an obstacle.
I've heard members of the forum comment that the X5S colors do not appear real. I challenge two serious photographers to agree on a color preference. While dedicated photographers are always lusting after better quality and the next step in technology, it remains truly mind-boggling how impressive the X5S actually is.
Frankly I'm not expecting reality. I want far more, and depending on the mood and the look I'm after, I've learned to post process from sublime to HDR. There is not a jpeg that I've seen that would satisfy me.
Ultimately, I'm certain many will disagree with my conclusions. Bottom line is simple- you have to decide what type of photographer you are, and try it for yourself.
Hope this helps.
There's also a part of me that doesn't want the additional hassle. The I2 is so much fun to fly, and handles so well, that I don't want to lose that enjoyment. With other technologies before, I've pushed the envelope, ultimately only to be dissapointed in the long run when the additional inconveniences became overly burdensome.
I am really serious about Photoshop editing, and have been for almost two decades. From a personal perspective, I have produced some of what I consider really incredible shots with the X5S. The additional steps to get those images precisely where I want them is actually enjoyable. I also use an upres plugin to save the X5S tifs at 12x8 at 650 dpi. If that isn't large enough for my purposes, I can always stitch images together.
You should know that even with the Nikon or the Hasselblad, I typically spend 10-15 minutes or longer on each photo. I've never been a jpeg shooter. As a creative photographer, post-processing has always been part of the art form, and it is worth the time to master. It is not so different from color grading log video.
Honestly in the final analysis, the X5S is not as great as the Nikon. Yet, for me, the X5S is also not an obstacle.
I've heard members of the forum comment that the X5S colors do not appear real. I challenge two serious photographers to agree on a color preference. While dedicated photographers are always lusting after better quality and the next step in technology, it remains truly mind-boggling how impressive the X5S actually is.
Frankly I'm not expecting reality. I want far more, and depending on the mood and the look I'm after, I've learned to post process from sublime to HDR. There is not a jpeg that I've seen that would satisfy me.
Ultimately, I'm certain many will disagree with my conclusions. Bottom line is simple- you have to decide what type of photographer you are, and try it for yourself.
Hope this helps.
