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[Avenall Trejo]

ATD1Backpack was launched in 2018 as the result of years spent traveling, developing soft goods and field-testing them in cities, deserts and forests all over the world. No matter if it's a one bag weekend escape, a long term travel or your daily commute, we wanted this pack to be your ultimate travel and EDC backpack and make you carry better.

The ATD1 is intended to be versatile and has a discreet look to blend in any setting. Thanks to its emblematic expandability, it's compact enough for EDC use when compressed and spacious enough for months of one-bag traveling.

enough pockets to store your stuff, not enough to lose it), it is protective from weather or unwanted access while still being accessible for the user. Most importantly, it is built to be durable, therefore it is sustainable and will survive decades of everyday use.

During the last 6 years it went on 6 continents, ranging from war zones deployments to long term backpacking travels. It was dragged, abused, strapped to motorbikes sides and trucks roofs. In between, it was used as an EDC bag for short trips and daily commutes, reporting zero materials and manufacturing fail or any QC issue that could affect use. It has a really low rate of second hand sales on backpacks communities, subreddits and Facebook groups, showing that this is an object users tend to stick to.

Features

Since its first launch in 2018, we did some small changes in materials, construction or branding at each run. Now, at its 5th production run, it has a completely redesigned bottom construction with a less slanted angle and less stitches facing the ground, new laminated and 100% recycled fabrics for shell and liner, angled shoulder straps attachment points to contour even better to human shape and widened distance between them and load lifters, making these even more efficient at managing the load while allowing also shorter torsos to find it comfortable. Plus, this run will feature Roll top stiffeners to help closing the pack, new "ATD" tonal embroidery for an even more subtle branding, Aluminium hardware on compression straps to open them in a breeze,

Take a look at these reviews of the updated 2023 version from The perfect Pack, Bo Ismono and Rushfaster.

Plus, previous iterations were reviewed by Carryology, The Perfect Pack, Bo Ismono, Aaron Lam, Aaron Lam again, City Trekker, Chase Reeves and Globo Surfer.

ATD1's new laminated fabric is more structured and stiffer: at the beginning, the pack feels rigid and shoulder straps may feel stiff to some: time and use will allow materials to stretch and conform to your body. Plus, Curv frame sheet is straight when new but will shape on your back with regular use, thanks to your body heat. Just load the pack, tighten shoulder straps and use it daily to have it formed to your body like a good pair of jeans or a leather jacket: good, durable things take time.

As predicted, the key highlight of the X-H2S is the stacked 26-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 backside-illuminated stacked APS-C sensor and the X-Processor 5 setup among a long list of other thoughtful improvements which we will spend a bit of time unpacking.

The Fujifilm X-H2S might seem costly for an APS-C camera, but it is the only stacked APS-C sensor model you can find in the market delivering the performance that the X-T4 and before flagship models can only envy (my X-Pro3 is probably weeping in a corner getting zero performance updates after 3 years)

One of the key highlights of the X-H2S is the stacked 26-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 backside-illuminated stacked APS-C sensor and X Processor 5 which is supposed to read data four times faster than its last-generation X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and twice as fast as X Processor 4 respectively, allowing the X-H2S to catch up with the autofocus and video capabilities of other flagship models in the market.

The X-H2S can shoot blackout-free at up to an impressive 40fps (with the electronic shutter)(15 fps with the mechanical shutter) Due to the faster write rates, it can write over 1,000 frames continuously at up to 30fps when shooting in JPEG and up to 20fps when shooting in RAW. And all while maintaining continuous autofocus. (note, these are with the electronic shutter)

The inevitable is that around 7 to 8 seconds work at 15 fps implies one is looking at easily 155 RAW files to work with (I shoot RAW+JPEG so that is 310 files) totaling 9+ GB of space so get ready your budget for additional storage space.

First off, the OLED viewfinder is beautiful at 0.5 inches large (0.8x magnification) and has a resolution of 5.76 million dots. For the users who demand minimal distortion and zero black-outs, the refresh rates go up to 120 fps if one engages the BOOST performance modes in the X-H2S.

I am glad to see the X-H2S supporting CFexpress Type B in one slot while the other is a UHS-II SD card slot. CFExpress though costly now is needed if one is going to be managing data transfer rates and in my opinion is the future of card-storage medium for cameras.

Current Fujifilm users should find the handling intuitive, though one should note the top plate dials are of the X-S10 design of PASM modes instead of the more traditional physical shutter speed, exposure, and ISO compensation dials that have been the design DNA of the X-T, X-Pro and X100 series.

Nonetheless, it is pretty user-friendly and easy to navigate the changing settings once one gets used to it. I alternate between Aperture and Manual mode and faced little issues managing setting changes.

I can tell you frankly within the Fujifilm ecosystem, it is an unequivocally yes that the X-H2S is their most reliable and fastest auto-focusing camera to date, but for someone who has reviewed multiple brands, a good comparison will be that the X-H2S performs at the level of the Canon R6, or Sony A7R IV in this aspect.

Yes and no, firstly, the X-T4 was released two years ago in 2020 and Fujifilm kinda recently promised to continue improving it and I will hope they keep to their words. But hey, I can wait 3 years for a performance update for X-Pro3 and I am still waiting.

Factually, after testing it, I can tell you (ya, quote me) that the X-H2S gives a level of autofocus reliability and video capabilities the X-T4 will never be able to. For one, the date transfer rates a CFExpress card can afford literally leaves the UHS-II cards behind. And if you cannot wait and need these, then yes, the upgrade is very worth considering.

Most will not enjoy the balance of say mounting an XF100-400mm on an X-T100. Moreover, design features of the X-H2S, a hybrid camera will have to work to alleviate heating issues, especially during long video recordings.

The battery life is rated at 720 shots (CIPA standard) and 1700 shots with the optional VBG-XH grip fitted and as shared above, I had easily 60% battery left after doing close to 1200 shots so I guess Fujifilm is conservative with their estimates here. I had no issues using the larger lens without an additional grip and I guess if you need the extra battery stamina, you will know and need it. As with regards to the data-transfer grip, I did not manage to test it and I do not talk about equipment I have not tried to be fair.

Out of the box currently, the X-H2S has proven without a single shred of doubt that it outperforms any other X-Mount camera and those invested in the Fujifilm ecosystem will no doubt appreciate this.

For me the X-T5 or X-H2 is probably the more practical choice too ? the question everyone wants to know is what will Fujifilm take away for the price difference. I may be wrong but if the grip for the X-T5 does come with a GPS and data transmission abilities I would be very very surprised though.

Hi Keith, thanks for responding.

ah okay, I had one and tried it but the results was kind of erratic.

it shows up at times continuously but sometimes, you need to turn off and leave it a while before you can connect back.

Not too sure if it could be the reason that iPad does not have the safe eject feature.

another thing that I observe is that on Mac or iPad, it will not show in the finder or files. Only when using software like ACDSee photo studio for MAC or Photo app on iPad, it will show as PTP connection.

That why I was hoping that you can also test it to see if it is the same for all.

The Hand Demon (手 (て) 鬼 (おに) , Te Oni?) was the primary antagonist of the Final Selection Arc of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He was a notorious demon who killed thirteen of Sakonji Urokodaki's apprentices, including Sabito and Makomo, as well as at least fifty other would-be Demon Slayers.[1]

The Hand Demon was a monstrously large, veiny, hulking monster with olive green skin, blood red fingernails, and beady yellow eyes with cross-hatch shaped pupils. He used to have a very normal humanoid appearance, with regular hair and clothes, but after he started devouring 50 humans, he started growing in size. He grew multiple arms and his mouth became huge, with jagged teeth. He grew so many arms that not only was he forced to stop wearing his clothes, using his arms instead to cover himself, he stopped moving around in a bipedal manner, instead moving on all his hands like an animal.

The Hand Demon was ruthless in his treatment of humans, immediately killing them and even attacking the ones who fled.[2] He bore a great hatred for Sakonji Urokodaki, cursing him for defeating and trapping him in the wisteria-riddled Mount Fujikasane,[3] and vowing to kill all of his apprentices for revenge.[4] He was also very sadistic, gleefully explaining his murder of Sabito and Makomo to Tanjiro Kamado.[5] Despite this, the Hand Demon had a deep fear of death, being too afraid to close his eyes after Tanjiro beheaded him.[6]

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