Feedback: wow! Really love the composition.

Edit: I wanted to add: I’m really new to astrophotography, could you share which Bortle scale the spot you took this is? It could help with the expectations for what I can get from my surroundings :)

The question by Oxjox is very relevant! Depending on the SW you might see a RAW file interpreted with the additional style information from the Velvia preset. I would expect Fujifilm own RAW processor to do this. And for sure in the camera itself, you won’t ever see the unedited RAW file.

Same here, a couple of days ago I was scrambling to order a sun filter and get it in time for the eclipse, and then I checked the weather forecast… no need to hurry, next eclipse in September

This is a great write up! I would add that also the more affordable lenses nowadays are really sharp and much better optically than anything previous. More money gets mostly just more light gathering capability and water and dust proofing.

As far as I know, the “four thirds” mount was an open, with the same sensor size as its successor, the “micro four thirds” mount. The former was a DSLR system, the latter is a mirrorless system. I don’t think there are any commercially available interchangeable lens cameras with that aspect ratio, that don’t use either of the two standard mounts - they are both from the Micro Four Thirds Standard Group (link).

Canon latest mirrorless bodies are awesome and also good value (but stay away from the R100). As others have said, good native RF lenses are expensive. They have also cheaper options, but what they miss is the good value middle ground usually represented by Sigma and Tamron. One big upside is the EF to RF adapter, that works very well and lets you use the lens you already have before investing. Remember that a lens remains with you decades, contrary to a body, and paying a bit more could really be a good choice in the long run. Just my view, a bit in contrast with many steering you away from Canon. Quality wise, there’s no difference between brands: most importantly a camera should disappear in your hands and be really ergonomic - go in a shop and handle them all!