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With what started as a seeming novelty, the market for mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (MILC) has exploded over the last two years. Changing the half-century format of 35mm using a reflex mirror and pentaprism to offer a TTL experience, mirrorless cameras promise the quality and flexibility of a DSLR system without of the bulk. While manufacturers like Olympus and Panasonic have been dedicated to their 4/3 system of mirrorless cameras for years, Fuji is the newest player, but perhaps also the most interesting.
The new Fuji X-Pro1 seems like a camera entirely born into existence due to the success of the Fuji X100, a mirrorless camera with a fixed lens that finally "got it right" in the eyes of so many photographers (but not all). On the surface, it might be easy to assume that the Fuji X-Pro1 simply picks up where the X100 left off.
In practice though, what the Fuji X-Pro1 delivers is far more interesting – an entirely new set of very high quality prime lenses, a innovative sensor design of the highest quality, and a camera body that's up the challenge of unleashing this new system's potential.
So, how does the new Fuji X-Pro1 stack up as a serious tool for photography? This is the question we put to the test in this in-depth review of the entire X-Mount system of the Fuji X-Pro1 and new Fuji 18mm f/2. Fuji 35mm f/1.4 and Fuji 60mm f/2.4 Macro lenses.
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Hold Onto Your Butts
When I started writing this review, I approached it much like I did any of my other photography gear reviews. However, once I started outlining my thoughts on the Fuji X-Pro1, it was clear that this review would be much more in-depth in many ways than my previous reviews.
The reason is that, coming to the Fuji X-Pro1 as a DSLR shooter, this camera offers an entirely different kind of shooting experience. As such, the intent of this camera is to give an overview of my experiences with this camera to show its strengths and weaknesses from the reference of a photographer who shoots a big, heavy DSLRs system.
After all, I think that the market for the Fuji X-Pro1 is largely people who have experience with DSLR systems who are intrigued by what Fuji has promised with this camera: all the quality of the big guns without the bulk and weight.
Long story short, this is going to be a long, detailed review. I hope you've got a cup of coffee or tea ready, you might need it.
If you just want to know if this camera is capable of delivering good images, just skip to the sample images. Spoiler alert: Yes, it's as good as your DSLR.
Key Features Overview of the Fuji X-Pro1
What's a camera review with a few specs? Here are the key features of the new Fuji X-Pro1:
- 16.3 megapixel resolution
- Fuji-designed X-Trans CMOS APS-C Sensor
- No low-pass filter extremely high resolution
- Dedicated, high resolution interchangeable lens system
- 3.0″ high resolution rear LCD
- Hybrid Electronic/optical view finder system
- In-camera RAW processsing
- Fuji film color modes
Features –X-Trans CMOS
The X-Pro1 sees the introduction of a new type of CMOS sensor from Fuji, who is no stranger to unique sensor designs. In fact, Fuji has arguably pushed new sensor designs more than any other manufacturer in terms of new pixel structures and configurations, from their EXR sensors in compacts to their Super CCD SR sensor in DSLR bodies like the Fuji S5 Pro.
The X-Pro1 is the first camera to feature Fuji's new X-Trans CMOS sensor design, which promises an improvement over sensors used in almost every other type of digital camera.
A New Pixel Arrangement
What makes the X-Trans sensor unique is its arrangement of pixels, which differ from the traditional Bayer-type arrangement.
In a conventional sensor design, the red, green and blue photo sites are arranged in a repeating 2×2 pixel grid, which contains one red, two green and one blue pixels. This creates issues because it means that there are some rows and columns that contain no red pixels or no blue pixels. With scenes with very fine detail, interpolating these gaps is what can cause moiré patterns.
What sets the X-Trans sensor apart from traditional Bayer-type RGB designs is that the placement of red, green and blue photo sensors is a "random" placement of those pixels in a larger 6×6 pixel grid.
This new arrangement ensures that all rows and columns possess all three photo sites. In addition, the more organic arrangement of the color pixels promises higher color fidelity and a reduction in moiré artifacts. And for fans of old manual film cameras, to whom the X-Pro1 seems squarely marketed, the X-Trans's pixel more closely approximates the organic structure of traditional film grains as well.
Traditional DSLR Image Chain:
X-Trans Image Chain:
No Low-Pass Filers
The X-Trans sensor also includes no low-pass filter to reduce aliasing. Traditionally anti-aliasing filters have been employed to reduce instances of jagged edges in pixel-level detail and also to reduce moiré by very minutely blurring detail at the sensor level before it's recorded. While this reduces aliasing and moiré, the trade off is fine resolution and micro contrast.
With no low-pass filter on the X-Trans sensor and a reduced need to worry about moiré due to the unique pixel arrangement, Fuji promises all the benefits of a higher resolution with none of the drawbacks traditionally associated with not using a low-pass filter. Win-win – at least in theory.
To understand moiré more in depth, you can read my article on moiré artifacts.
Features – X-Mount
With the Fuji X-Pro1, Fuji developed an entirely new lens mount and line of interchangeable lenses. One feature that Fuji is touting is the extremely short flange focal distance from the mount flange to the sensor, specified at 17.7 millimeters, among the very shortest of mirrorless cameras.
What this short flange focal distance means is less image degradation at the corners of the frame than traditional systems – better edge increased resolution, reduced vignetting and less chromatic aberrations.
Also, since the exit pupil of XF lenses are nearly the same size as the APS-C sensor, the light projected should travel in a more parallel manner, providing even image quality across the frame.
That's what all of Fuji's marketing literature tells us, anyway.
Features – Fujinon XF Lens System
The Fuji X-Pro1 is the first of Fuji's mirroless cameras to use the newly developed X-mount system and XF lenses, which have been developed from the ground up.
Fuji Glass
Now, you might be thinking to yourself, "Wait, wasn't Fuji just a film company? What do they know about making awesome lenses?" And you'd be right to think that, except that Fuji and their Fujinon division have decades of experience making extremely high quality lenses for commercial broadcast and cinematography.
Key Features of the XF Lens System
Here are some of the distinguishing features of the XF lens system system:
- Enhanced edge performance (resolution & reduced vignetting)
- Reduced chromatic aberration
- Metal lens barrels
- All-glass optical designs
- dedicated aperture ring
- 1/3-aperture detents
- Fancypants aspherical elements
Sounds good? It is. Overall, the lenses for the Fuji X-Pro1 offer a nice selection. The initial launch of the X-Mount system introduces three lenses:
More on this three-lens system at the end of this review.
In The Box
Whew. Now with all that background stuff out of the way, let's get to the hands-on portion of this review. The Fuji X-Pro1 is a nicely packaged camera, just like the Fuji X100, as are the XF lenses.
I can't help but think that Fuji has learned a little from Apple in their packaging. The camera and lenses all come in their own padded matte black boxes complete with embedded magnets that snap closed. Sure, it's just packaging, but it certainly makes the experience of first unboxing the Fuji X-mount system all that much more enjoyable.
Like the Fuji X100 and X10 before it, the Fuji X-Pro1 is solidly a retro-styled camera that feels at home next to cameras like the Leica M9 – which should tell you something about who Fuji has in its cross hairs. In fact it's basically exactly the same size as the M9 and styled very similarly.
With these design considerations in mind, the X-Pro1 is much more square and blocky than most modern DSLRs, and nearly lacking in the subtle curves of contemporary ergonomics. This is not necessarily a bad thing, and for anyone who has owned and loved a manual film camera, the X-Pro1 scores big nostalgia points.
The X-Pro1 is offered in all black, which, despite the camera's blocky size, makes it pretty discrete. For anyone who has ever put black tape on their camera, Fuji has been very thoughtful for you.
The design of the X-Pro1 is minimal, though it does feature more buttons and dials than the stark Leica M9. Still, unlike Leica, Fuji has left the front face of the camera almost generically blank – not even the company's logo or model number can been seen from the front, and only appear engraved in the camera's top plate.
Another thing purists will like? There's no built-in flash to take up space/get in the way/never use.
Off-Center Tripod Mount
The tripod mount for the Fuji X-Pro1 is off-center by about 2 centimeters. Not a deal breaker, but still kind of a minor sin for any "serious" camera, and the X-Pro1 is no exception. This was probably done to keep the height of the body down, as with the screw socket depth there would be an issue with the lens mount as-is. If I really had to choose between an on-axis tripod socket or a smaller body – I choose the smaller body every time for a camera like the Fuji X-Pro1.
Still, Fuji will fix your X-Pro1's off-center tripod mount for the small price of $100. You just have to buy the Fujifilm Hand Grip HG-XPro1, which does feature a lens-axis tripod mount.
Combined Battery & Memory Card Compartment
Like most point & shoot cameras, the battery and memory card slots are combined under one compartment accessible on the bottom of the camera. This setup is a little fidgety if you need to access the SD card regularly, but not normally a problem if you're shooting with a large memory card.
Still, it would have been nice if the SD card were more easily accessible from a side panel.
DSLR Size Comparison
No surprise, the Fuji X-Pro1 is smaller than a DSLR. Not hugely so, but it's surprisingly how much weight and space are saved in comparative systems. Below, we have a Nikon D700 pictured with the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D lens next to the Fuji X-Pro1 with the Fujinon 35mm f/1.4 lens.
As you can see, the lenses are almost the same size, but there are noticeable savings in the overall body and size of the combo. Which one would you want to carry around all day?
In The Hand
While the brickish body of the Fuji X-Pro1 might seem a little unwieldy at first, the system still feels quite light in use, much more so than a DSLR with the equivalent lenses. It does not feel as nice as the Fuji X100 in terms of build quality, though – there's more of a plasticky feel.
Still, overall, it's a beautiful camera with just enough bulk and right angles to imply a certain seriousness to the intent. It's no pocket camera.
In terms of ergonomics, the X-Pro1 features a very shallow grip. For extended shooting with the Fuji X-Pro1, especially if you like to shoot without a camera strap when using one camera (I do), I'd recommend the Fuji hand grip for the X-Pro1.
Controls & Interface
Even from its controls, the Fuji X-Pro1 seems squarely aimed at photographers of a certain breed – or snobbishness, depending on how you look at it. There are no scene exposure modes on the Fuji X-Pro1, though there are three auto modes that you can use – aperture priority, shutter priority and full-auto.
Still, for all this front of a "pro" camera, Fuji still throws in weird touches like a macro mode prominently placed on the D-pad that smacks of P&S. Strange choice, Fuji.
Overall, the Fuji X-Pro1 is a camera that is great to shoot in manual or aperture priority mode. The nice aperture rings on the camera allow for a nice re-connection between the user and camera that is lacking with so many new lenses, since Nikon and Canon have done away with aperture rings on their DSLR lens systems.
Here's a rundown of the major controls and points of interest in the user interface and shooting experience.
Shutter Release
The shutter release of the Fuji X-Pro1 is an old school threaded release, so if you've been saving your plunger-style threaded cable release from the 1970s, rest assured, it's back in style.
But my favorite part of having a threaded release? It means you can use a soft release, which is a small concave button that threads into the shutter. The benefit is that increases the surface area of the shutter (which on cameras like this is smaller than your common DSLR shutter release) and gives you a surface that you can gently (softly) press or roll your finger across instead of stabbing down. What all this means is ideally less camera shake and a smoother shutter release overall.
Also, a soft release just looks cool. If you want one, BH Photo Video has a Bowens Soft Release for $4.95. Obviously, Fuji is winning in their intent if they're making me pull out old accessories that I used to use with my manual film cameras – and making me love it.
Shutter Speed Dial
The shutter speed dial features a range from 1 second to 1/4000 of a second, in addition to timer (T), bulb (B), and Aperture priority mode (A). Anyone who shot a manual film camera like the Nikon FM2n or similar should feel right at home. That said, I wouldn't have minded if shutter speeds were controlled by the command dial at the back of the camera.
Since changing the shutter speed isn't as easy as thumbing a jog wheel, the act of changing exposure feels all the more deliberate. Again, something that immediately makes one think just a little more while shooting, for better or for worse.
Exposure Compensation
Just like ye olde cameras, the Fuji X-Pro1 features an exposure compensation dial from -2EV to +2EV. While it's a nice retro touch, I'd have much preferred an ISO dial instead, since operations of exposure compensation are so easily accomplished shooting in manual mode.
In fact, using the right/left arrows on the D-pad on the back of the camera gives a 2/3-stop latitude from the manually selected shutter speed dial setting, which makes the exposure compensation a little more questionable. The ergonomic prominence of this dial (it's so easily thumbed) adds to the confusion, since the command dial is relatively useless (more on this in a minute).
That said, the use of the D-pad does make for quick adjustments when you've got the ballpark exposure down and simply need to tweak.
The one immediately useful thing that the exposure compensation dial does is that it only affects the camera meter, but it will affect that meter's effect on the electronic viewfinder. More on this in the viewfinder section.
Command Wheel
I'm fairly confident that Fuji included the command wheel just to infuriate users of DSLRs, because this control actually does fairly little in the way of controlling the camera. At best, it acts as an awkward, if well-intentioned, control that can be used to affect some menues and modes, but not all. At worst, it's an offense to user experience and ergonomics, since it can't be customized or set to control additional functions in custom settings or really do anything you actually want it to do.
So, most of the time, the command wheel just sits there mocking the user's vain attempts to employ it into useful service.
Unfortunately, the command wheel actually feels like an afterthought, as if it's a interface that Fuji's engineers knew they should include, but which they couldn't quite sure what to do with. I'm hoping that firmware will expand this wheel's utility.
Fn Button
The X-Pro1 includes a nice custom button, the "Fn" Function button, which rests next to the shutter release and can be set to different useful toggles.
I like having this set to ISO for adjusting sensitivity on the fly. I would love to see Fuji take the customization of the Fn button and apply it to command wheel or even the exposure compensation dial so that they could be programmed to the user's liking.
In addition to the Fn button, the Q "Quick" button on the X-Pro1 acts like a quick access to important image and exposure settings, so one can change things like film simulation, color mode, WB, etc from one menu screen. Short of dedicated buttons for these settings, I think this is a great addition and definitely saves some menu digging.
Playback Button
The playback button takes up really prime real estate on the back of the Fuji X-Pro1. It's incredibly easy to press, so much so that I'd love to see Fuji switch the position of the playback button and the AF point toggle. The reason being that it's much easier to hit with the right thumb without moving your eye from the viewfinder, which is ideal for switching AF points.
The D-Pad on the back of the camera seems like a good idea in theory, except that while shooting, the most useful thing it immediately does is to toggle the macro mode (pressing the up arrow). Well, this isn't entirely true, as it's also possible to fine-tune shutter speeds in 1/3-stops up to 2/3-EV, as previously mentioned. But all in all, the D-pad on the Fuji X-Pro1 behaves more like one on a P&S than it does a DSLR. Ideally, the D-Pad would be keyed to move the AF point by default, which I think most users would be using more than the macro mode.
Focus Mode Selector
The focus mode selector on the front of the camera allows switching between Single, Continuous and Manual focus. All simple enough. It seems as though Fuji has listened to its users and positioned Continuous focus in the middle of the switch, so it's easy to hit either Manual or Single focus without having to fumble. Thoughtful.
Drive-AE-AF Buttons
The Drive, AE and AF buttons live on the lower left of the LCD screen and do pretty much what you'd expect. In addition, they double as controls for during playback, where there position makes a lot of sense. However, while shooting, their placement on the left of the camera is a bit awkward, particularly when using the AF button.
From an ergonomics standpoint, ideally these buttons moved to the right of the LCD so that they'd all be accessible to use with the right hand while shooting.
Focal Plane Shutter
The Fuji X-Pro1 is no Konica Hexar. In a move from the Fuji X100's leaf shutter, the Fuji X-Pro1 features a focal plane shutter. While it gives up very quiet operation, the new Fuji does gain a higher max speed of 1/4000 – two stops over the 1/1000 top shutter speed of the X100.
What the X-Pro1 gives up is a quiet shutter release. Sure, it's not as loud as a DSLR with a mirror flapping around, but there's a distinct and audible *SNKT* when the shutter releases. Not a deal breaker, but something to keep in mind if you're shooting candids or require as silent of a camera as possible.
Battery Life
The Fuji's battery life is about what you'd expect from a camera like this. For a full day of shooting with review on the rear LCD and use of the electronic viewfinder, you'll probably want to grab an extra Fuji NP-W126 Li-Ion battery.
But for general walk around shooting in an afternoon, battery life is fine.
The viewfinder used in the X-Pro1 is Fuji's hybrid optical-electronic system, which allows users to select between an optical view digital overlays or a fully electronic image display for precise framing and additional info.
There isn't a lot of leeway for eye relief with the viewfinder, so I can't say that the VF is well suited for people who wear glasses. That said, it is workable for glasses wearers – and if all else fails, there's the nice 3.0″ LCD.
Optical Viewfinder
In the optical viewfinder mode, the Fuji X-Pro1 very closely approximates a modern range finder, with frame lines imposed to show the framing of the scene relative to the wider view of the optical viewfinder. The downside to using this optical system, unlike a traditional rangefinder, is that there's no indication of focus – it's just like looking at the scene with your own eyes, for all intents and purposes. Aside from imposed framelines and exposure info, the optical VF is pretty worthless.
To get an idea of actual focus point and precise framing, it's necessary to use the electronic viewfinder (EVF).
Since the optical viewfinder's default field of view is wide enough to encompass the 18mm f/2 wideangle, framing is shown as a smaller digital frame line imposed over the optical image. This is fine for the 18mm or 35mm lenses, but becomes quite small for the narrower field of view of the 60mm f/2.4 macro lens, even after zooming the optical VF.
Electronic Viewfinder
The EVF of the Fuji X-Pro1 is very good, and perhaps as good as any EVF on the market today, but it still takes a lot of getting used to for anyone used to a DSLR and a glass pentaprism.
The main benefits of using the EVF are that the image is provided TTL, albiet electronically, so you can see exactly what's in focus and what the real precise framing is for any given scene and lens. In addition, you can see what the true and actual depth of field, unlike a DSLR, which can be useful when shooting with the Fuji 35mm f/1.4.
In addition, one nice element is the option to review images through the EVF, so it's no longer necessary to "chimp" and disturb shooting – this is a good thing, though it does slow down shooting since review interrupts the live stream.
The EVF actually surprised me in how usable it was for even macro shooting. It's not as good in terms of clarity as a mirror and pentaprism, but the EVF is accurate and clear enough to discern focus while shooting close-ups with the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 or Fuji 60mm f/2.4 macro.
The major downside to using the EVF is that the image that it displays is essentially "metered" on auto, so it's possible that it will show areas of blown out detail when the dynamic range is very high. This is particularly true when shooting close-ups or scenes with large areas of dark tones. However, Fuji does have you covered. The Fuji X-Pro1's insidious exposure compensation dial affects the EVF as well as camera exposure, so it's possible to dial in the right viewfinder exposure while you're shooting in manual. For normal shooting, and especially using autofocus, this EVF issue isn't a huge problem, but it's one that is particular to using live view on the back LCD or the EVF.
On the flip side, one somewhat surprising benefit of the EVF is its treatment for low light scenes, where the display can actually show more detail than the human eye can distinguish on its own.
While it takes getting used to seeing a digital image instead of an optical one, along with all the associated quirks, the EVF is so superior to the optical VF that it's a no-brainer. It's worth noting that the optical VF is so weak that it's not really a contest, however.
Eye Detection
Just like the X100, the Fuji X-Pro1 features eye detection sensors near the viewfinder that sense when you're eye is up to the eyepiece, which can automatically switch from the rear LCD to the viewfinder. Overall, it's a nice feature that saves manually switching, but at the same time the eye detection can become confused at times and may flip on and off when you're carrying the camera.
Still, nice if you shoot using both the rear LCD and the viewfinder.
Manual Focus
Manual focus works adequately well on the Fuji X-Pro1, all things considered, though it does require a lot of patience.
The main deficient point of the AF system with the X-Pro1 is that it's a fly-by-wire system. What this means is that the focusing ring isn't actually geared to the lens elements, but electronically signals to the lens motor to make changes. In practice, the result is an overall feeling of lag and imprecision.
The reason is that there's always a momentary delay. Since the focusing ring has to electronically signal the lens motor to make adjustments, it's not as immediate as a geared lens. For small adjustments it's not a huge deal (ie, macro work), but it does take more time when farther out on the distance scale.
That said, manual focusing does work just fine and it's not a huge issue when shooting macro photos where one often relies on manual focus. Almost all the macro and close-up sample images in this review were shot using manual focus and visual confirmation through the EVF without the magnification loupe, so I can pretty honestly say that even though MF is not ideal on the Fuji X-Pro1, it's perfectly usable.
One thing that Fuji has done right is that the focusing – let's just call it the "helicoid algorithm" – is not linear. Changes to the close focusing end of the focus range are much finer than they are at greater distances. This is a good thing, because it allows for more precise, more incremental changes.
At more conventional shooting distances (non-macro), one can always rely on the magnification loupe (triggered by pressing the command wheel) for a highly magnified picture-in-picture of the selected AF point. While camera shake makes this magnification feature pretty worthless for close-up work when not using a tripod, it's more usable at normal distances and should be able to give positive focus confirmation when shooting MF.
One nice thing about the Fuji X-Pro1 is that when shooting in MF mode, you can still activate AF by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button. This also works as a great trick for anyone who prefers to shoot with the shutter release and AF functions separated.
The autofocus performance of the Fuji X100 and X10 were big considerations for many, namely due to the responsiveness and speed (or lackthereof) of these systems. So, how does the Fuji X-Pro1 fare?
AF Speed & Precision
Overall, I found the autofocus speed and precision of the Fuji X-Pro to be good, especially so after taking some time to get used to its quirks. While AF speed isn't the fastest, precision is surprisingly good on this camera, to the point where I have no hesitation shooting wide open. f/1.4 on the 35mm? No problem at all. In fact, it's a beautiful thing.
There are instances when the Fuji's AF simply refuses to lock onto a subject that a DSLR would nail, but these are pretty rare (though made all the more common in low and low contrast lighting). Even though the AF is relatively much slower than what many DSLR photographers will be used to, when it does achieve an AF lock, the Fuji X-Pro1 is usually bang on.
DSLR users will notice that there can be a lag in the EVF when focusing, as the image can freeze as the lens achieves contrast detection lock. The result is that the image loses the illusion of a live feed, which contributes to a sense of slowness in the system. One setting that will help increase the perceived speed is turning off the automatic image display, which lasts 1.5 seconds after you shoot an image. This image display is turned on by default, and de-activating it makes the shooting experience feel much smoother.
Lenses & AF Performance
Just like a DSLR system, the quality of the AF experience with the Fuji X-Pro1 really depends on the lens being used.
Unsurprisingly, the petite 18mm f/2 offers the fastest AF responsiveness and the performance feels nice. Even with the time needed to focus, using this compact lens feels quite quick. With the 35mm f/1.4, AF feels like more of a process, but it's still relatively quick. The 60mm f/2.4 Macro on the other hand, is the slowest focusing lens of the XF lineup.
Focusing distance will also affect the AF performance – expect all lenses to have work most slowly at closer distances. For shooting over one or two meters out, AF is universally pretty quick across all lenses.
AF Controls & Shooting Experience
In terms of usability, the AF of the Fuji X-Pro1 is fine. For the most part, the fastest way to use the camera is to focus with the center AF point, lock focus using the AF-L button (you can set this up in the custom menu settings) and recompose.
The reason that focus-recompose is preferred is that changing the AF focus point is an experience that will make you want to throw this beautiful camera to the ground. It's very possible to select from any one of the X-Pro1's AF points, but doing so feels like such a disjointed process that it's hard to recommend it if you're short on patience.
Since the D-pad (the natural choice for changing the AF point) is set to control functions like minor shutter speed compensation and toggling the Macro Mode, you have to enter a special AF adjustment mode to change the AF point, which is accomplished by pressing the AF button to the lower left of the rear LCD screen. The reason this is awkward is that it takes one out of the normal, stable position for shooting. I'd love to see the AF button accessible in a way that doesn't compromise a natural shooting position when using the EVF. A simple change like putting the AF button so that it's accessible by the right hand thumb would easily fix this issue.
All that said, in the spirit of the X-Pro1 being a digital rangefinder, the 48 non-centered AF points are pretty much like a small surprise gifts from a bright, shiny future. One AF area was good enough for the old rangefinders and film SLRs. It's probably better for your sanity that you just use the center AF point on the Fuji X-Pro1, too.
Wait, I Can Use AF Points In The CORNERS?
However, if you're not a jaded DSLR photographer and don't mind taking the extra three seconds to change AF points, you will probably love the Fuji X-Pro1. Like most P&S, the Fuji X-Pro1 has its AF points spread out across the entire image frame, not just in a tiny diamond in the center like DSLRs do. So, you can even select an AF point in the very corners of the frame – something you could never do with your big fat Nikon or Canon DSLR.
What's more, since the contrast detection is done on the actual sensor level, the AF lock is often very, very precise (albeit slow). With a DSLRs, AF is achieved using the mirror assembly, so any slight misalignment in that system can result in AF errors, especially when using outer AF points. Not a problem for the Fuji X-Pro1. This is probably called progress.
General AF Usability Thoughts
One thing I always have set on my DSLRs is shutter priority mode for AF, meaning that the shutter will release regardless of whether the camera thinks focus has been achieved.
With the Fuji X-Pro1, the camera insists on at least attempting to focus before it will release the shutter. While there are workarounds to this – shooting in manual focus mode and using the AE-L/AF-L button to activate AF – I'd love a way to override this AF preference in a firmware update.
Shooting Handheld
Despite all the weird quirks, the Fuji X-Pro1 is a camera that you can shoot at relatively low shutter speeds with what magically seems like a minimum of camera shake. This is a very good thing. Somehow, the Fuji X-Pro1 isn't too heavy or too light that it suffers from camera shake much at all unless the photographer is unsteady. Nice.
Camera Speed
This is not a fast camera. Despite the 6 FPS burst rate, which is pretty impressive for a camera like this, the read-write speed of the camera and the size of the buffer make this camera much more suited to single-shot mode. Shooting a sequence of images, even in single shot, can lock up your camera for several seconds, which can feel like an eternity if there's something great in front of your lens (which is why you shot all those images clogging up the buffer in the first place, right?).
Image Quality
OK, here's the meat of the review. How's the image quality of the Fuji X-Pro1? In a word, fantastic. This camera delivers beautiful files thanks to it's sweet, proprietary 16mp APS-C sensor (and yes, the exceptional Fujinon lenses). Whatever Fuji has pulled off with their X-Trans sensor and EXR processing, it works.
Fuji has claimed that their APS-C sensor can even outshine some full-frame sensors in terms of performance. Bold claims, but after seeing the files from this sensor, they might just be true.
Detail & Resolution
Detail in the Fuji X-Pro1 is extremely high, thanks to the great sensor design (and of course the lenses). Since the new 16mp sensor design of the X-Pro1 doesn't include an anti-aliasing filter, acuity is fantastic. Fuji has arguably taken a cue from the three-year old Leica M9, a similarly styled camera that also goes anti-aliasing free for sharper, higher resolution images.
Overall, image detail is very high and the X-Trans sensor seems like as good of an APS-C sensor as we've seen. In fact, I prefer the image quality of the Fuji X-Pro1 on a pixel level to that of the extremely good Nikon D7000, which I currently consider Nikon's best APS camera.
The 100% Crop
Here's a resized frame from the Fuji X-Pro1 shot with the Fujinon 60mm f/2.4 that was made at ISO 200, f/5.6 and 1/250.
And below is a 100% crop from the original image, shot in RAW and converted to JPG with no adjustments (default sharpening).
Here's another one, this time with the Fujinon 35mm f/1.4 at ISO 200, f/4 and 1/60 – first the reference frame.
And now the 100% crop from the original.
What I'm looking at is the individual stems of the leaves and the edge acuity of the leaves. Because both look awesome to me. Again, this is the farthest upper right corner of the frame. Literally the very extreme of the frame, where performance by the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 should be worst. And not even at f/8 or f/5.6, but a "modest" f/4.
So, yeah, the detail is good and the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 is awesome.
Actually, the detail is so good that the Fuji X-Pro1 kind of makes itself a liar in the moiré department.
Fuji's new X-Trans sensor boasts a reduction in color moiré, but I've found that it's still possible to create this effect with fine, repeating detail. Here's an example of color moiré shown in the façade of a building that features a metal mesh. This is a 100% crop processed from RAW to JPG.
As you can see, moiré patterns can still crop up with the X-Trans sensor. It's not a huge issue, and arguably not as severe as it could be with a Bayer sensor, but this camera is not moiré-free. So on the one hand, there is still color moiré, but on the other, the system is sharp enough to create these artifacts even with Fuji's weirdo new sensor arrangement.
It's also worth noting that the above crop was shot with the Fuji 18mm f/2, which I think is easily the "worst" XF lens in the prime lineup. And even though I think it's a somewhat weak lens, it's still stupidly sharp enough (in the center of the frame) to induce moiré on a sensor that's supposed to be very moiré resistent.
ISO Performance
Surprise. The high ISO performance of this camera is unexpectedly good. Shockingly so, even, depending on your frame of reference. Thanks to the big APS-C sensor and who knows what kind of voodoo that Fuji has worked with the X-Trans CMOS, this camera delivers very clean performance right through its sensitivity range.
Talk is cheap, so here is an ISO comparison from 400 to 12800.
Here's a resized frame that we'll use as a reference:
And here's a series of 100% crops converted from RAW:
Here's my comparative analysis of image quality through the ISO range of the Fuji X-Pro1.
ISO 200: Pretty much skipping this setting, you already know it's good/awesome.
ISO 400: Almost identical to ISO 200, just a touch more "grain" to the image. Almost imperceptible.
ISO 800: Again, extremely close to base ISO, but we start to see the shadows lose a little smoothness.
ISO 1600: The trend we saw at ISO 800 continues, with a slight hit to shadow detail and overall smoothness. Detail remains excellent.
ISO 3200: We finally see a little drop in detail at ISO 3200 due to noise reduction, but image quality is still very high.
ISO 6400: Detail continues to be smoothed over with noise reduction, but color fidelity remains excellent.
ISO 12800: Noise reduction is starting to pretty much kill all fine detail, but for small reproduction, the images look amazingly good.
Honestly, this camera's high ISO performance is nothing short of a little shocking for an APS-C sensor. Overall, color fidelity and saturation is good right up to ISO 6400. Detail is excellent right up to ISO 1600. Naturally, the black point depth suffers at higher ISOs, but the images still retain a nice amount of "meat" even at the upper limit. I wouldn't have any hesitation shooting up to ISO 1600 for the kind of shooting for which this camera was designed. Pretty much anything at or below ISO 1600 looks amazingly clean with the Fuji X-Pro1.
As someone who pretty much lives above ISO 800, I can comfortably give the Fuji X-Pro1 my seal of approval.
Fuji has decades of experience as a film manufacture and ever since it's produced digital imaging products, the signature attention to color has been one of the company's strengths. There are scores of photographers who have sworn by Fuji's colors, from their classic Velvia color slide film to their NPH portrait film.
The Fuji X-Pro1 is no exception to this lineage. While the followers of Fuji aren't as cultish as say, Leica lovers, there's no doubt that this company knows what they're doing when it comes to color and tone curves.
Color Modes
Default color rendering is fantastic and full of depth. Just like the X100 and X10, Fuji has incorporated its most popular film emulsions into the vernacular of the camera.
The standard color setting of the camera is named "Provia," after Fuji's longstanding E-6 color slide film. "Velvia" is the vivid setting, while "Astia" is the soft color setting, which should tickle any film shooters out there. In addition, the X-Pro1 offers two "PRO-neg" modes (standard and high) for "studio ready" files with soft gradations and natural color rendering. In addition, different monotone settings are accessible, such as standard black & white as well as B&W with filters like yellow, green and red.
While I think it's easy to dismiss Fuji's color modes as gimmicks, I think some shooters will love being able to leave the "developing" to the camera to focus more on shooting.
Fuji XF Lens System
A camera system is only as good as its glass. With the launch of the Fuji X-Pro1, Fuji has introduced three fast primes, with not a single zoom in sight.
Overall, the lens system offers a lot of quality and I think that Fuji has done a very good job in offering three fast-ish primes that offer a nearly complete kit, from your wide angle to short telephoto, with fast f/1.4 and macro capabilities all covered.
Overall, the three primes Fuji has started with for the X-Pro1 feel like a very cohesive system. Arguably, they cover 95% of what anyone using this camera would want to shoot. For the other 5%, the upcoming Fuji 14mm f/2.8 will probably do it for most photographers. In terms of focal lengths, I think Fuji pretty much nailed it with this initial trio of primes.
Here's my quick breakdown of the individual lenses.
With a 27mm equivalent field of view, the 18mm f/2 offers a very small form factor and a wide field of view that's fantastic for candid and inconspicuous shooting. Mounted on the X-Pro1, the camera enters jacket pocket territory with this small lens. It's also the fastest focusing lens out of the XF lenses.
In terms of optical performance, I think the Fuji 18mm f/2 is the weakest out of the three initial lenses in the XF lineup. It's very sharp in the center of the frame at any aperture, but never quite gets the kind of edge-to-edge, crystalline sharpness of the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 or Fuji 60mm f/2.4 seem to so effortlessly deliver. Next to the other XF primes, I have to say that the 18mm is a little disappointing, honestly. This is as much due to the 18mm's actual performance as it is a comment on how excellently the other two lenses deliver.
On a positive note, distortion is very well controlled with the Fuji 18mm f/2 – a +2 adjustment to the Distortion slider in Adobe Lightroom's Lens Corrections panel to correct for the lens's slight barrel distortion brings everything into line. Even without correction, it's distortion is very minimal.
Offering a 50mm full-frame equivalent, this is your standard lens. It focuses just a hair more slowly than the 18mm f/2, but overall the optical performance is superior. Overall, this prime is extremely sharp – no hesitation to shoot wide open if you need to. Not only that, but the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 produces wicked, edge-to-edge sharpness when stopped down at f/4 and below. Detail is just fantastic.
One very nice feature of the Fujinon 35mm is the surprisingly close minimum focusing distance, which allows for some beautiful close-ups at 0.17x reproduction. Not macro level, to be sure, but it's an extremely welcome feature that extends the usability of this lens quite nicely.
If there's one single X-mount lens to own, the Fuji 35mm f/1.4 is it, hands down.
This is the XF portrait lens and macro lens in one (at least for now). At 60mm with a 90mm equivalent on full-frame, it's capable of a nice level of compression and reach – perfect for portraits. With a 0.5x magnification, this 60mm macro won't offer quite the same magnification of most true macro lenses, but it still does quite well for most all shooting.
While AF on this lens is easily the slowest among the XF trifecta, it may just be the sharpest as well. Overall, I found the image quality of this lens pretty much impecable. Shoot it at whatever aperture you need/want – it'll deliver.
And while it's also the largest of the current XF lens, the Fuji 60mm f/2.4 is still incredibly compact – not much bigger than your average 50mm prime.
Build Quality & General Usability
Overall, the lenses in the XF system are built well and feel solid. One note is the lenses basically feature no controls on themselves outside of the fly-by-wire focusing ring and the aperture ring. There's no aperture lock on the ring, so it is easy to slip the ring from auto to the free apertures.
One point on usability is that the lenses are so compact, there can be little in the way of usable gripping real estate when unmounting or mounting a lens. In this case, it can be necessary to twist the aperture ring into one extreme or another, depending on which way you need to twist, to secure a good hold on the lens.
All lenses are very well dampened in terms of the manual focus feeling, though, as previously mentioned, the main issue is the lag of the fly-by-wire focusing.
A lot of my criticisms of the X-Pro1 come directly as a professional photographer who requires equipment that is responsive to incredibly fast changing situations. With the live music photography I shoot, this is essential, but having fast and responsive gear serves me for absolutely everything I shoot, from portraits to architecture to travel. There is never a time when I think to myself, "I wish my camera were slower."
However, if I step back, the Fuji X-Pro1 reminds me of my Nikon FM3a manual focus film camera – my first camera and one that I shot hundreds of rolls of film with over a summer in Italy years ago. That camera was one of minimal controls and dials (essentially all of which are seen on the X-Pro1), and one that served me incredibly well through its simplicity.
While speed & well designed ergonomics offer one kind of transparency, so too does simplicity of interface and a limitation of pace. In this sense, the Fuji X-Pro1 is a beautiful camera – it just requires the right mindset.
Who Is This Camera For?
The Fuji X-Pro1 is a camera for people who love photography. This camera is for people who appreciate the process of photography as much as the final result – and certainly for those that appreciate manual controls in a beautiful package.
The X-Pro1 is a camera for people who want the quality of a DSLR with prime lenses without the weight and commitment of looking like they're on safari.
The Fuji X-Pro1 strikes me as a system that's perfectly suited to pursuits like travel photography – where speed isn't essential, where there's an element of serendipity in the process, and where a discrete, lightweight and compact system is as important as the quality of the final images.
After shooting with the camera, there's definitely a kind of "zone" that it requires being in – it's not a camera to shoot side by side with a DSLR and expect the same kind of experience. Rather, the Fuji X-Pro1 offers something wholly slower, more meditative, but with images that lack for almost nothing in terms of quality in the end.
Ultimately, it's the kind of camera for people who want a high balance of great image quality and low weight, and who are willing to sacrifice a little user experience in order to achieve that goal. The Fuji X-Pro1 is for when you want all the quality of your DSLR without all its weight.
System Overview & End Notes
What the Fuji X-Pro1 promises is essentially an expansion of the extremely popular Fuji X100 to offer the flexibility and image quality of a DSLR system without many of that model's constraints. To this end, the Fuji X-Pro1 feels like the start of something great, perhaps even more so than the pioneering Fuji X100.
With the initial offerings all relatively fast primes without not a variable aperture zoom in sight, the XF line is keenly aimed at professionals and serious enthusiasts. The body styling and retro-inspired controls certainly indicate not only a specific type of photographer, but also a certain kind of shooting to which the X-Pro1 is best suited.
In a lot of ways, the Fuji X-Pro1 feels like a go-cart with the engine of a Ferarri. Power? Yes. Great handling? Not so much.
My main criticism is that in its retro styling and quest to bring the classic rangefinder into the modern age, Fuji may have been a little too strict in their implementation of the X-Pro1's controls. While attention to detail for manual shutter speed adjustment and a dedicated exposure compensation button are novel, but the energy of this intent would have been better focused on making this camera as easy to use as possible. Yes, ironically, sometimes having dedicated buttons for some functions is not always the best solution.
I'd love to see Fuji strike a balance between a simplified camera interface and one that's more configurable in the future, even if that means a small sacrifice to style in the future. The Sony NEX-7 is one camera in this class that offers a very nice customizable interface through its command dials. The new Olympus OM-D E M5 is another camera that is extremely customizable, like the Sony NEX-7, while still maintaining a similar retro styling shared by the Fuji X-Pro1.
That said, in the end, where the Fuji X-Pro1 shines without question is the quality of the image files. Between the new APS-C X-Trans sensor, lack of a low-pass filter, fantastic new XF prime lenses and smart processing, the Fuji X-Pro1 delivers fantastic image quality all around. For so many serious photographers, this is what really counts, and this is where Fuji nails it.
In fact, the image quality is almost beyond reproach. Between extremely fine detail capture and amazingly good high ISO performance, the Fuji X-Pro1 delivers impeccable image files. Like most photographers who have shot this camera, I'm chopping at the bit for RAW support in Adobe Lightroom to see just how much detail this camera and its new lenses are capturing.
For many photographers, Fuji has released the camera that Nikon users wished they had gotten in the V1/J1 models, and which Leica users might prefer over the aging Leica M9. At the end of the day, quirks and all, the Fuji X-Pro1 is a camera that delivers superlative image quality in a classic form factor.
I'm extremely excited to see where Fuji takes the X-mount system. The Fuji X-Pro1 is camera that has the ability to fall in love with photography all over again.
If you have any questions about the Fuji X-Pro1, please feel free to ask in the comments, I will try to respond to everyone.
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Where To Buy
- Fuji X-Pro1 at BHPhotoVideo.com
- Fuji X-Pro1 at Amazon.com
- Fuji XF Lenses at BHPhotoVideo.com
- Fuji XF Lenses at Amazon.com
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My Camera DSLR and Lenses for Concert Photography
|Nikon D850:
I use two Nikon D850 for my live music photography. A true do-it-all DSLR with amazing AF, fast response, and no shortage of resolution.
|Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8:
For most gigs, the 24-70mm is my go-to lens. Exceptional image quality at wide apertures and super-functional range.
|Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR:
A perfect pair to the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8, I can basically shoot any job with the midrange and this lens. Superb image quality.
|Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8:
Ultra-wide perspective, ridiculously sharp even wide open at f/2.8. I love using this lens up-close and personal, where it excels.


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Critical concerns raised on access to healthcare for persons with disabilities in the EU
Yesterday, I spoke on the implementation of the European Disability Strategy from a health perspective.
Back in 2010, the European Commission committed to ensure that products and services would become more accessible; building on the obligations established by the UN's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
It saddens me to say that there is still a long way to go before we can claim any success in this field.
A year ago, I worked on feeding some critical feedback on the concluding observations of the CRPD and I am afraid to say that the concerns I expressed then, have to be reiterated today.
Disability remains closely associated with both ill-health and inadequate healthcare responses.
Most of us agree that access to affordable, quality healthcare is a matter of human rights, and so is protection from discrimination. Yet, examples of inadequate and underfunded health care services lead to poor outcomes for patients as well as deteriorating conditions. Furthermore, very few citizens avail of cross-border health care rights due to lack of information.
Therefore, as it is a matter of human rights, we cannot see these examples as anything else other than a gross breach human rights.
In the European Union, many tens of millions of citizens continue to face difficulties and barriers to the full enjoyment of their rights.
In particular, women with disabilities report seriously high levels of ill-health, and the female population suffers from mental illnesses at a rate above the average, which becomes all the more critical amongst migrant groups.
Ill-health may be an inherent challenge for some, but it need not stem from a lacking provision of quality services, which is not a fact of life but is only determined by our choice of priorities as a society.
This is where the change needs to happen.

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US Updates Humanitarian Transaction Guidelines for Iran Sanctions
|Trade Security
|Wednesday, 13 February 2013 14:07
In addition to the laws and regulations, familiarize yourself with U.S. policy reasons for sanctions programs
On February 6, 2013, OFAC published updated guidance for companies and individuals who provide or wish to export humanitarian assistance and other support to the Iranian people. While it is an especially good overview document for individuals and companies that have never engaged in such activities, these guideline materials are not a substitute for the laws and regulations.
In the case of Iran, you should refer to U.S. regulations including: Iranian Assets Control Regulations; Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations; Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations; and the Iranian Human Rights Abuses Sanctions Regulations, as well as underlying laws they are based on such as the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act (CISADA), the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act (ITRASHRA).
In addition, when reviewing your company's trade security policies and procedures, or if you're an individual or company unfamiliar with U.S. sanctions laws, you should also familiarize yourself with overall U.S. policy aims with respect to a target country or sanctions programs.
When the United States imposes economic sanctions on a foreign country or lists a person or entity on a watch-list, there are significant policy reasons for such an action. Becoming familiar with the policy reasons can help in putting together a fulsome trade security compliance program. Humanitarian exceptions are a part of just about every economic sanctions program. And while the general licensing guidelines may not appear as rigorous, they can be. There is a great deal that can go wrong and legally expose you or your company.
Policymakers make every reasonable effort to mitigate the impact of sanctions on humanitarian assistance. Food and medicine are two of the more common exceptions of every economic sanctions program. These and other related exceptions are designed to keep vital assistance flowing to the general population of a country without providing economic support to the target government.
In some cases, under these humanitarian exceptions, a company may not need to apply for U.S. Government authorization (this is called a general authorization). However, there are many variations in the regulatory guidelines depending on the target of the sanctions, the statutory authority mandating the sanctions, the nature of the transaction and items to be provided, with accompanying record-keeping requirements that must be followed. In addition, U.S. persons must also comply with other federal regulatory rules such as anti-corruption as well as export control laws and regulations.
The Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is the primary agency in charge of enforcing the various economic sanctions programs currently on the books. Is it as easy as opening these regulations and following the rules? It should be. However, these rules are based on a series of statutory and public policy aims and interpretation can be challenging to an unseasoned exporter.
When a company exports food, medicine, and medical equipment to Iran, it should have in place a compliance program to ensure that it addressing the many regulations that will cover these transactions. You need to know your customer and ensure these individuals or companies are not a banned entity listed on the Specially Designated Nationals list. Even foreign subsidiaries of U.S. parent companies can be subject to severe penalties and other enforcement actions for violating U.S. sanctions.
While the Executive Branch agencies are the lead for these matters, it helps to understand the "hows" and "whys" of Congressional oversight for these sanctions programs to prevent running afoul of Congressional intent, particularly if you conduct any business with U.S. Government agencies. The oversight Committees pay close attention to how these laws are enforced. Your compliance program will be a lot more complete if you do so. And, if you or your company ever become the target of a Congressional investigation, you'll be better prepared to deal with these inquiries.
If you would like to learn more about the Iran sanctions program, start with this OFAC Overview or search our website for previous postings on these issues. Please contact us for specific questions related to your company or proposed transactions.


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Animal Cytogenetics / Chordata / Aves
Les Christidis, Bernard John, Hiroshi Kayano, Albert Levan
There are four principal reasons why the study of reptilian karyology is of importance. First, reptiles occupy a key position in the evolution of vertebrates. They were the first to break free of the aquatic environment (Carroll, 1969), and are themselves the direct descendants of the stock from which all extant amniotes derive. Second, the evolutionary history of this class is better known than that of most other animal groups because of a relatively good supply of fossil forms. Third, extant reptiles, while not exhibiting the range of mesozoic forms, nevertheless show wide morphological and ecological differences, including forms adapted to diversified environments. Finally, a large amount of data have been collected on the biogeography, ecology, reproductive biology, and, in some cases, also on the cytological variability at both inter- and intraspecific level of certain of the reptilian groups. These four factors make this class a good model for the study of the role of genomic variations in macro- and microevolutionary processes and the cytological and molecular mechanisms which underlie these variations.


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Pier 2
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Pursue your favorite kind of fun on Pier 2 - five acres of basketball, handball, ping pong and bocce, over half an acre of play turf, fitness equipment, swing sets and picnic tables - not to mention free, seasonal kayaking programs.
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About Pier 2
Pier 2 is dedicated to active recreation and features a variety of activities and attractions. A wide promenade wraps around the pier, offering magnificent views of lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor. Restrooms, lockers, water fountains/bottle refilling stations, picnic tables and bike racks are also available on site. The pier and all facilities are fully ADA accessible. Lights are on for evening play until 8pm.
Permit Rules
Unless noted, all activities are open for walk up use. The Pier 2 Courts may be reserved for the following sports: basketball, handball, ping pong and bocce. Please note that additional fees may apply for use of the courts for groups older than age 18. Please visit our permits page here.
Pier 2 is open daily from 6am to 11pm.


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Sharon Stone was dumped beside road shortly after move
Names: Sharon Stone, 46
Where body found: 1 1/2 miles west of Highway 93 on Golden Gate Canyon Road
Investigative Agency: Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
Date body found: July 28, 1989
Cause of Death: Unknown
Suspect: None Identified
Sharon Stone left Clinton, Okla., with a man sometime in early 1989.
Not much is known either about the unidentified man or why Stone and he came to Colorado that year.
In May, Stone, then 46, called her sister and told her she had moved to Colorado, according to cold case Investigator Cheryl Moore.
Two months later, on July 28, 1989, a man trying to find a hubcap discovered a body down an embankment about 1 1/2 miles west of Highway 93 on Golden Gate Canyon Road.
An autopsy was performed and the identity of the dead person was confirmed as Stone, who also had used aliases of Sharon Flynn and Sharon Geionety.


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Central Coalfields Limited, Ranchi is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Mining Sirdar Trainees posts. The selection will be based on merit in the academic records and written test.
There are 40 vacancies in total. Applicants must have passed in Intermediate or its equivalent. Applicants age should be between 18 to 23 years. Last date for the submission of completed application form is 15th February, 2016.
Duly filled in application form along with attested copies of mark sheets should reach the Room No. 301, Recruitment Department, 2nd Floor, Damodar Building, Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Ranchi - 834 029. For any information see website : www.ccl.gov.in.


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Audi, Lexus and Sponsored Tweets
Ive been watching Audi online more and more lately. I went to a swanky VIP/RSVP thing at my local Audi dealership where they unveiled the fantastic new A8. It has a cockpit that is remarkable in every regard. My 2001 S4 seems as retro as a 57 Chevy by comparison. I'm also kind of impressed by Audi's push into the Superbowl. The Kenny G doing Prison Riot Suppression video is the sort of quirky original thing that fascinates me. I have a search for @audi - on my Tweetdeck.
I was surprised this morning to see a Lexus advertisement on top of my @audi search in Tweetdeck. There's nothing new about advertising online using a your competition's words, say as keywords and titles to SEO some people into your site instead of theirs. Fans Flipping Out on Bravo will remember Jeff Lewis getting VERY angry at a former business partner, Ryan Brown, for using some keywords a few years ago, and perhaps adwords to help his business. (season 3, of course)
So – whats new here? Lexus has sponsored @audi on Twitter. Anyone who has a stored search for @Audi in Tweetdeck and/or Hootsuite will see an advertisement for Lexus at the top of their stream. Here's what that looks like in Tweetdeck:
Certainly a delightfully creative way to advertise to your target audience. Lexus – sombody there is Brilliant.
I think this interesting because LEXUS – sees Audi as serious competition for eyes, and buyers. Lexus is so concerned about people following @Audi, they are paying Twitter for those responses. Audi isn't the only competition for Lexus. If I am in the market for a Lexus, I might look at other makes. It occured to me that Lexus might be sponsoring other car brands as well. Guess who else Lexus worries about… enough to pay for sponsored responses? BMW, Cadillac and Infiniti. Lexus is NOT following Lincoln, Jaguar, Acura, Hyundai or Equus through. (yet?)
What do you think? Is this a new trend?
It is also interesting because other companies are sure to follow. Lexus is a leader here, and Twitter can surely use this for every other large company that wants to pro-actively protect their own brand, on Twitter, Tweetdeck, Hootsuite, etc…


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In current times many of us have to use technology in order to do our jobs, this could mean using machinery, electronic devices, computers/laptops/tablets, smart phones are just a few that come to mind. So when we apply for a job, the job description will ask for certain skills and qualifications, however, many of the employers/recruiters, don't necessarily test for these skills at the recruitment stage. So what happens is individuals are recruited, who on paper have the requisite requirements, but not the practical experience. Many employers make the assumption that most people will know how to use a computer and the applications, especially when recruiting young people.
Some 30 years ago I was in a situation where I wanted to work in a certain industry after leaving college, only to be told that I did not have the experience. This was a catch 22 situation, as no one would employ someone without the experience and you could not get the experience without being employed.
For the past 15 years I have been working within an IT environment, providing support and training. During this time I have seen varying IT skills amongst the staff, many of whom have not had proper training, other than shown what they must do or learnt as they do the job. This morning I was at a network meeting and a person I spoke to informed me that they are at the stage that they know what they need to know to do their job. Which I wouldn't deny as this is where most individuals are and developing further is not necessary. I would disagree, we are always developing our skills and knowledge on a daily basis, however, we choose to develop skills that we want, so why is IT/Digital skills not important for many?
Many people indicate that they are 'very busy' with their work and don't have the time to develop their IT/Digital skills, as it is not considered important if they get by with what they know. However, when something goes wrong or they are unable to do something, they get frustrated. When someone shows them something that impresses them, they would say, "how did you do that?" or "show me how you did that?". Having the right skills can actually save you time and therefore giving you more time to do other things.
The Alba study (2011) showed that on average a full time employee, who does not have the correct MS Word skills, would cost around €398 per year per employee, for MS Excel around €560 per year per employee. To read the full study report click here. After the necessary training savings were made in time and costs, but it also improved work efficiency, better job satisfaction, greater loyalty to the company and more confidence in their own ability. A recent study carried out the British Computer Society on Digital Skills in the workplace, highlighted the need for improved digital skills in the workplace. Having the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) qualification is a good place to start to form the baseline of the IT/Digital competency of the workforce.
KITT Consultancy can work with you to identify and improve your workforce's IT/Digital skills, and see the benefits of staff retention, productivity and overall competitiveness.


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For Spring/Summer 2013, Edun, the brand that puts the cool in social consciousness, gave us a collection for the world's most feminine militant. Creative director Sharon Wauchob paired utilitarian, army green coats with light-as-air floral skirts, bringing to mind fashion-forward guerilla warfare. The result is ideal for camouflaging oneself in the humid rainforest or drawing enviable stares in urban applications. Here we choose our favorite battle-ready Edun looks, machetes not included.


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Following the success of FastTrak in 2017, the Malta Communications Authority (MCA) will be launching the second phase of this course by organising a number of information sessions on how to take your business on Mobile.
The aim is to encourage local business owners to take the next step in their eCommerce journey, by shedding light on the benefits brought about by mobile commerce. These include: increasing agility within one's business; being always on, always checked, and always acted on; producing personalised content which ultimately influences customers more; facilitating and enhancing consumer communication; and increasing proximity between customer and business owner.
Topics will include mobile marketing, mobile apps, laws and regulations, mobile-optimised websites and others. These sessions will be mostly discussion-based, but shall also include hands-on training using devices provided by the MCA.
FastTrak on Mobile Business is being offered free of charge in different locations around Malta, and will be taking place during the summer months. The sessions, which will be approximately three hours long, will be held in the evenings. Multiple intakes are planned to span over summer, giving interested individuals ample opportunity to register.
Applications to open on the 17th July.


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Resistance bands by Power Systems can be used during a variety of workouts to add intensity and build strength. You can include them during squats, leg extensions, glute work, rows and much more to improve fitness in your arms, chest, back and legs! A resistance band can be used in a workout alone or as an additional part of your regular workout.
Exercise resistance bands:
A Power Systems Brand! Whether you need a roll of bands or a single band, we've got the selection to meet all of your flat band needs. To meet the needs of beginners all the way up to people who are experienced exercisers and athletes, we offer a range of resistance bands. Power Systems flat bands are made of durable latex material with varying levels of flexibility and stretch. Rolls come in a dispenser box and can be cut to the desired length. The 6 and 50 yard rolls have marks on every foot to make cutting the right length a piece of cake. Our single bands come in precut lengths of 4 ft. A kit includes (1) of each resistance.
|Recommended Use
|Extra Light
|Rehabilitation and those who have little or no exercise activity.
|Those with some exercise activity and rehabilitation. Starting size for most women.
|Those who exercise regularly. Starting size for most men.
|Intermediate to advanced exercises. Good for training larger muscle groups.
|Extra Heavy
|Highly advanced exercisers who have mastered form and technique.
|Ultra Heavy
|Trained athletes and extremely advanced exercisers that require a higher resistance.
Additional Information
We also offer attachment handles to make your resistance band workout even more comfortable. Attachment handles are sold separately. If you or your clients are sensitive to allergies, please note that this PRODUCT CONTAINS LATEX.
Power Systems know you want the best for yourself and your clients. That's why we offer the best resistance bands available in terms of quality and price. Take a look at our flat bands and other resistance bands and accessories offered at power-systems.com. Try them and you'll soon see they are a fitness addition you can't train without.


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Design Team Meets for Skatepark Mock-Up
An impressive full scale mock-up of the intended façade for our proposed Skatepark in Folkestone has been produced in the yard of our Hythe office.
Last week saw the design team meet to inspect the mock-up, including façade engineers Buro Happold and Spain based mesh manufacturers IMAR; who flew in all the way from Spain just to help.
The transparent façade consists of a double layered, anodised aluminium mesh, with reflective qualities. The materiality, performance and construction techniques were all tested on site. Water resistance was assessed by rigging up a sprinkler to imitate rain, which enabled us to evaluate its performance.
The team were also able to directly compare two façade variations, with differing combinations of mesh and eyelet sizes. The comparison of the two façade types allows informed design decisions to be made moving forward.
Published on 11 February 2016


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Enjoy The Fresh Air On The Walking, Biking, and Jogging Trail
Outdoor Children's Play Area
Beach Vollyball Court
Dog Park
Complimentary Resident Bike Rentals
Located Along Crabtree
Stay Connected In The Internet Café with Wi-Fi Hotspot
Fully Wired and Connected For Your Digital Lifestyle
Stay Cool Under Ceiling Fans *
Relax Mind and Body In Deep Soaking Tubs
Spacious One, Two, and Three Bedroom Floor Plans
Sleek Energy Efficient Appliances
Add A Storage Closet Just Steps From Your Home
Organize In Fashion Ready Oversized Walk-In Closets
Set It To Spin with A Full Size Washer and Dryer
Start your journey at Weston Lakeside. At Weston Lakeside, we strive to provide the highest-quality lifestyle possible for our residents. We accomplish this aim with incredible amenities and features that are modern, convenient, and luxurious. With an endless list of features and amenities, you, your family and furry friends will love coming home to Weston Lakeside apartments in Cary, North Carolina.
Our pet friendly one, two or three bedroom apartment homes feature connections to keep up your digital lifestyle, along with online rental payments, conveniences like full size washers and dryers, and deep soaking tubs to unwind in. Our apartments also feature energy efficient appliances in our custom look kitchens with modern dark cabinetry and tile backsplashes. Did we mention pet friendly? Our pet playground is a favorite with our furry residents and their companions. Come relax in the theater room while watching your favorite movies.
Just outside your door, you can stay connected with our Internet Cafe, have easy access to our state-of-the-art fitness center, or lounge in our club house or resort-style pool. Weston Lakeside is perfect for entertaining guests by the pool while grilling up some food on the BBQ. Its easy to maintain the healthy and efficient lifestyle that you want and need by staying true to living Green. We do it all at Weston Lakeside. Check out our photo gallery and then Contact us for more information on our luxury apartments in Cary, NC and the abundance of amenities we offer.


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V Plunge Embellished Gown
$1139 retail
or 4 payments of
All dresses listed are in Australian sizes. Model is wearing size 8. Model is 173cm / 91cm-Bust / 64cm-Waist / 90-Hips.
BUST: The bust is low cut and is not fitted. We suggest silicon cups and hollywood tape to minimise lines and keep fabric in place over bust.
WAIST: Fitted. Please refer to the size guide for specific measurements.
HIPS: Fitted. Please note this dress looks best when fitted to the waist and hips.
LENGTH: The full length of this dress measures 163cm from shoulder to hem and is recommended for women with heights of 168cm - 178cm (5'6" - 5'11").
UNDERGARMENTS: Because the black underlay fabric is quite clingy we suggest you consider shapewear and silicone cups to minimise lines.
FABRIC: Black underlay with stretch and sheer silk overlay.
GREAT FOR: Pear, Hourglass, Tall, Curvy body types.
Please note that due to the differences in fabric and styles, exact measurements of each dress may be slightly different. The size guide should be used as a general indication of what size you should select.
Since sizing and cut varies between dresses and brands, please use this chart as a general guide. The sizing in this chart applies to this dress ONLY. If you need assistance selecting the proper size, please contact our friendly customer service team.
This incredible floor-length gown by Ael'kemi combines a structured deep V plunge and thigh-high split with a full skirt and long sleeves for an effect that balances elegant and sexy. With an intricate, all-over black sequin embellishment in a striking art deco geometric pattern, this gown is bound to turn heads. Perfect to rent for black tie events and formal evening occasions. If you want to wear something unforgettable, hire this dress!
Pair this ball gown with diamond drop earrings and black heels. Read evening wear dress codes blog post for more style tips.
Ae'lkemi designer Alvin Fernandez graduated top of his class in 1998 and was awarded student designer of the year. Since his early acclaim this WA based designer has continued to create unique designs with an emphasis on hand prints, contrasting many ideas and a desire to buck the fashion trend with his innovation and signature "raw elegance".
The fastest shipping method is automatically applied at checkout to ensure your order is with you by 8pm on your requested date. Our shipping fee ranges between $10.95 - $15. This fee includes the delivery to you, and the return back to us (in a pre-paid satchel). The delivery fee only applies to full bookings. Standard Try On orders are free of shipping costs, however there is an additional fee of $15 if you wish to receive your Try On order on the same day.
Returning your rental item is very simple and free. Simply place your item in the pre-paid return bag provided by GC, and drop it at your nearest Post Office or the yellow Express Postal Box.If your rental period ends on a Sunday or a public holiday, just drop your item in the nearest yellow Express Postal Box on the return date. It will be shipped back to us in the next business day.We take care of dry-cleaning too so you don't have to worry about it.
Late returns
In the unlikely event that you returned your rental item back late, you will incur late fees.Please see FAQs for more details.
You can book up to two dresses to try on within the convenience of your home for $30. For more information on our Try On service, please visit this link.
Try On service is only available for dresses. Please note that we are unable to hold dresses for your actual event date until a booking order is placed.


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The Braille typewriter(Embosser) - a wonderful creation.
My mom used to remind me over and over again, especially during the time when I felt so contented and proud of myself, she pounded into my head " Dear, many unfortunate people may not even have enough food to feed themselves, let alone to dream of doing something great. You're are lucky, and so am I, that we know we're still alive, at least"
Frankly speaking, I did not quite understand what philosophical values are present together with the words my mom told me, until the day I saw this boy. His name was Sayuti.
For the past few weeks I have been in this school, lesson after lesson I went into classes and quickly pack my things and go home when the school bell rang. Sayuti came into my attention when I received an unexpected interruption during one of my lesson, one day.
" Sir, can you please slow down your speed. I couldnt get everything you said."
" Ermm... oh yea...for sure."
The voice of this soft-spoken student had rocked my mood. For the very first time, I realised that there were somebody who actually paying their attention and listening to my English lecture. I felt good, but it was just after a split second when I tried to rewind what I had taught just a minute before, to double-check the mistakes that I mightd done. And I thought to myself, " None could have sensed any of my mistakes, if I had any.
"But it was another second when embarassment striked me, infront of the whole class. Miraculously, nobody had made me felt embarassed, neither did Sayuti. The rest of the class were in their own business; clipping fingernails, reading magazines, and most of them, slept in my class. But as far as I could remember in a flash just before Sayuti raised his stick-like-skinny-hand and came in to interject my boring jet-speed lecture,- the mechanical sound of the typewriter had never halted. The intensity of the machine's hum would end with a light and sharp "Ding!", each time it had been around for about half a minute.
It was Sayuti and his braille typewriter. I knew his eyes were sunken deep into the sockets, making vision something impossible to him. Maybe because of this impairment, he had been very sharp in his hearing and I can say he had perfect sensibility at the end of his fingers. Everytime when I started my lesson, he would incline the position of his skull,facing me and as if he was "looking" at me, I knew he wasnt though. He would even nodded or simply said "yes,sir" whenever I asked for response from the class, and whats more impressive is that, everything happened together with his fingers hitting on the England-made Braille Typewriter, fast and accurate, producing some small-embossed Braille codes on that oversized Mahjong paper.
"And what if the rest of Sayuti's physically normal classmates lose their eyesights one day, and will never see anything anymore?"
This question struck my head.
Men will never really appreciate something until they're on the verge of losing it.Sayuti was born blind.
But he seemed so brave. He never wanted to miss out anything in his life.
I had an unusual feeling that had me preoccupied with for minutes.
Stood infront of the class, I heard his voice again."What are you waiting for, Sir?"
"ah.. Nothing....Let's get back to the text..."
As I went on with my explanation on the Sonnet18,
the vivid tapping sound of the Braille typewriter continued,
to find its way out,
and perhaps the way will never lead him to great success in life,
but I'm certain it is something called DETERMINATION and COURAGE.
I would like to dedicate this entry to my physically-impaired students, and also to all disabled schoolgirls and schoolboys around the world.
Xiao Ming


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Aubusson carpets derive their name from the city of Aubusson, France, where legend depicts great looms were established to serve the country's aristocrats! Famed for its carpets and tapestries since the 15th century, Aubusson is thought to have originated the style of carpet, from weavers from Flanders, who took refuge in Aubusson, France.
Among the most elegant and luxurious floor coverings, based on royal preferences for beautiful lavish designs, Aubusson rugs were painstakenly crafted flat-weave tapestry carpets that rivaled the opulent architectural style of Versailles. This neoclassical style of Aubusson rugs conveys a grace, and elegance.
Techniques used by revered Aubusson craftsmen from France are recreated down to the last detail in every hand-knotted Aubusson rug, finely crafted in 100% wool, on a cotton foundation.
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Lucky in Love - Connecting with Someone through a Dating Service
- Category: Love and Relationship Readings
- Last Updated on March 26, 2012
- Written by Mark Blair
A popular way for people to meet is through an online dating service. Places like eHarmony and Match have made it easy to meet people and to get to know something about them ahead of a face to face meeting.
Each service will give you some information about how to use their site. This article will give you some tips on how to use the sites successfully!
Psych your self up! Ready...Set...GO!
Get yourself in the mood to do online dating. Plan to spend some time setting things up. The more thought and preparation you put into your profile, the more likely you will get results. Skimp on this and people will see it in your profile!
Once you are ready mentally, research the online sites to pick one that clicks with you. There are the large well-known subscription sites like eHarmony and Match. There are free sites like Plenty of Fish. There are niche sites that are only oriented to tall people, short people, Christians, Jews, Asians, African Americans, you name it!
Have you tried the general sites and not finding people with similar tastes and interests? Try a niche site. Have you been on a niche site and found a lot of people with similar interests that you just don't click with? Try one of the general sites. Don't restrict your self to one narrow area of the population.
When you've selected your site, now is the time to start your profile. Again, it's time to be excited abut what you are doing. It will come across in your profile if you're angry or sad, depressed or melancholy. The words you use and the way you put them together in your profile tell others about yourself. More so than what just the words say. Have good energy when you do your profile.
Create your profile in pieces. Do a little and take a break. Come back to it when you're refreshed. Don't make it a grueling "I have to get it done in one sitting" session. And don't procrastinate all day then sit down at midnight with the intention to start and finish your profile.
The care and time you take in creating your profile reflects the care and time you will put into a relationship. And that will come through to the viewers of your profile!
How truthful should you be in a profile? The statistics show that the vast majority of people who do online dating embellish their profiles, even just a bit. Men and women prefer to "tweak" their profiles in different ways. Consider this, you've spent all the time putting together your profile, people have been looking at it and you've been emailing back and forth with one or two people. The day comes when you meet them for coffee. Do you really want to explain why your profile says you're 5 feet 8 inches tall when you're actually 5 feet 4 inches?
Start out on the right foot with people; be honest in your profile!
Here's a tip for doing photos in a profile. Do it right or don't bother! People will scan your photo(s) and in two seconds decide if they want to read your profile or hit the "Next" button. Have someone take a good photo of you as you look now. Don't use a cell phone photo of you taken at the mall three years ago. Leave guns, snakes and clown faces out of the photo, too!
Now that you have put your heart and soul into your profile, have your best friend look at it. Have someone look at your profile who will give you truthful feedback. Maybe you should leave out that you were the 1998 Peanut Butter Queen at the Georgia State Fair or that you can drink a pint of Guinness in three seconds flat!
And if you are uncomfortable showing your profile to a friend, then maybe you aren't quite ready for the online dating scene. It might be time to go back to that "get excited and get prepared" step.
Online dating is not for everyone, but for those who enjoy meeting new people this way, it can open up a whole world of possibilities!


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ExtremePlanner - Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I track progress without a Gannt chart?
A "burn-down" chart can tell you the rate of completion by showing how much work is remaining over time. ExtremePlanner supports burn-down charts at the release and iteration (or sprint) levels, as well as a project-level chart thats shows how much is getting done in each development cycle.
- I'm using index cards currently to plan my XP projects. How can I use ExtremePlanner to supplement these?
Index cards used for planning with a co-located team can be very effective, but they do have some limitations. In particular, ExtremePlanner makes it easier to accomodate distributed teams, as well as supporting independent QA teams that often have traceability requirements. ExtremePlanner also keeps a full history of changes to requirements and estimates, providing good input to project retrospectives.
- Do you use Agile techniques to develop ExtremePlanner? Do you use ExtremePlanner yourself?
Yes and yes! We use ExtremePlanner ourselves to plan and prioritize features and defects, and to track our progress towards a release. Our own development process is Scrum-based, with elements of XP mixed in.
- Who is using ExtremePlanner?
ExtremePlanner has been well-received since it's introduction in 2004, and is in use at companies ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small technology startups. Our 30-day no-risk purchase guarantee makes it easy to see for yourself that ExtremePlanner can help improve your development process.
- If I buy a X user license, can I upgrade later to Y users without paying full price?
Yes, we allow you to upgrade the number of users at any time.
- What does the annual support purchase include?
Annual support gives you priority email support and free product upgrades for one year. This is the best way to continue receiving ExtremePlanner improvements at the lowest possible cost.
- How many servers can I install the ExtremePlanner software on?
The license terms allow you to install on a single server machine at a time, and that machine may have any number of CPUs. For each additional installation, you will need a separate license.
- Is a hosted version of ExtremePlanner available?
ExtremePlanner Software does not directly offer a hosted version, but we have partnered with AccessQuery, Inc. who offers "XPLive" - secure premium hosting for ExtremePlanner . You can find out more at http://www.extremeplannerlive.com.
- What technology does ExtremePlanner use?
ExtremePlanner is written in 100% Java. It uses a reliable embedded SQL database to store project information (Hypersonic).
- Do I need to have additional software or infrastructure to run ExtremePlanner?
No, ExtremePlanner comes with everything you need to get started on a Windows platform. There are no hidden costs or other technical hurdles to keep you from getting started quickly. Under Linux, you'll need to install a few additional components which are freely available.
- Can I use my own database system with ExtremePlanner?
Although the default embedded database setup is the fastest way to get started, it is possible to use ExtremePlanner with other database systems. We support MySQL 5.0 as an option under Windows and Linux. Contact us for information on this and other platforms.
- Can I run ExtremePlanner under Linux or other platforms?
Yes, we support Linux distributions which you can run on any version of Unix or Linux that support Java 1.4.x or higher, and Apache Tomcat 4.1 or higher. Contact us for more information on these options.


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Stories of the unsung, unsaid and uncelebrated in Singapore
This is a collection of short stories that I highly recommend to everyone in and out of Asia.
Although the title makes it seem as if the stories are solely from Singapore, Suchen Christine Lim was born in Malaysia and brought up next door in Singapore.
The tales are fictional, but when I started reading this book, I was convinced that Suchen Christine Lim knows the same people I do, as her stories are very typical of what goes on in the Chinese community here.
There's the prostitute who is leeched on by her family, her customers, her friends and yet despised by them all; the woman who worries what people will say about her gay son; the little daughter who's beaten to a pulp by a mum who doesn't want her, but who keeps her because it helps her reputation as a good woman..... These are stories you hear everyday here but the author makes them seem new somehow.
Really, this book is a good read. Check it out. You can get the first chapter free here and you can buy the book from Amazon.


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Do we use tables? Yes they make for arranged sites and wonderful styles however they aren't for this function.
A table must be employed for tabular data not format and design.
That said, developers have sworn off tables and changed them using CSS and the almighty div tag.
Within the traditional times you'd no option should you wished to provide a remarkable demonstration in your website but to utilize tables. Along came the closest friend of CSS a custom. There's no net format as you are able to produce having a stand that may not be copied with CSS.
"Using CSS to create my site is too complex"
We've noticed this within the period of jobs to a lot of instances. You can learn to correctly use CSS in a short amount of time. One is required to learn how to nest a table within table, within table. It is very important for you to learn why you should choose CSS to create your tables.
This article will teach you why it's important. There are many article and resources online that will teach you how to do it- just like the video below.
Why Choose CSS?
Style and information must always be separated. We've all heard this 1000000 times but do we not hear. The advantages to creating a site third process are confirmed.
Understand that in the current era sites are now being seen from 60-inch plasma Televisionis on everything to 3-inch mobile phone displays. It becomes near impossible for customer utilizing a portable device to see your site if you determine a desk a thickness of 780.
Individuals with disabilities possess benefits from the internet! Go right ahead and attempt to use your site with and audio browser. CSS allows tools to read the data within a CSS-made table.