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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 25/09/2026

Inside Fujikina 2026 (Bryan Minear Interview) NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/j0nNCp5tO3U Bryan Minear works inside Fujifilm and is helping build Fujikina New York (Oct 16 to 18, $10). We talked lenses, infrared, AI, and the creative challenges he is in right now.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 16/09/2026

NEW VIDEO! Link: youtu.be/hjc06Q-pdU0 Some common Fujifilm camera mistakes and the fix for each. My favorite is the one where you set ISO 125 and the camera shoots at 500. 😲

Fujifilm Camera Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 06/09/2026

Hanging out with Atlanta’s finest. And about 75,000 other folks at the Marriott in Downtown Atlanta. 👍 For you younger folks: Google “eye of the beholder”. 😉

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 18/08/2026

I am stepping away from the channel for the next few weeks to focus on family and to finish a special video project. I will be back the week of September 1 with all new content. Thank you to everyone who supports the channel. I can't wait to reconnect with you.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 17/08/2026

POWER TIP: if your external 4TB SSD is running so hot that its slowing down read/write data, just grab a cold can of soda and lay it on top. Yes, I did this. And yes, it actually worked! Proof positive that pal2tech Studios runs a real professional operation around here! 😀 😉

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 10/08/2026

Just need the bulb! 👍

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 07/08/2026

The Fujifilm Settings I Get Asked About the Most NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/Nn9SOhMiPiE Six Years. Over Six Hundred Videos. And the Fujifilm settings I get asked about the most. 👍

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 03/08/2026

This Is Dragon Con! NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/kld9T6ILzUg I filmed this over a 24 hour period. All craziness is real. Has to be seen to be believed!.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 31/07/2026

No panels. No sliders. No keyboard. It comes down to one purple box under my left hand. @tourbox.bsky.social VIDEO HERE: youtu.be/oMhM0i_vTrM

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 29/07/2026

Cut. Copy. Paste. On my desk. Yes it’s real. Yeah, I know. 😊

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 24/07/2026

No video today. We are returning on Monday (Jul 27) with all new content! 📺🦎🎬 📸 Have a great weekend! 👍

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 17/07/2026

Your Fujifilm battery is not draining from shooting. It is Bluetooth, the eye sensor, and a boost setting most people never touch. I ranked the 6 biggest drains and the fix for each one: youtu.be/4xjMLNtEaXI

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 10/07/2026

Your Fujifilm hides your real depth of field while you compose. It shows the lens wide open until you half-press. Today's Fast Friday covers the preview button, the focus distance scale, and the Pixel vs Film Format Basis setting that confuses everyone. VIIDEO HERE: youtu.be/TbEPpgy_LdM

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 03/07/2026

Your Fujifilm camera has a grain engine most people never use. It is called the Grain Effect, it lives in the image quality menu, and it does two things plugins cannot. NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/Mlywj9FCiIk

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 26/06/2026

My most used Fujifilm lens is also the cheapest and smallest one I own. Not the 50-140. Not the 16-55. New video on why the lens you reach for matters. VIDEO HERE: youtu.be/hLA7nna-ciov

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 25/06/2026

Color Chrome Effect and Color Chrome FX Blue are two of the most misunderstood settings on Fujifilm cameras. New video breaks down exactly what each one does, and when to leave them off. VIDEO: youtu.be/ziYFIxRlnbw

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 20/06/2026

Fujifilm multiple exposure can blend up to nine photos into a single frame, all in camera. VIDEO HERE: youtu.be/JFzvdiDeT6U The hard part is knowing which of the four modes fits your scene. New video walks through Additive, Average, Bright, and Dark with real examples.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 17/06/2026

Folks, if your spouse gives you a gift like this for your birthday, you have chosen wisely.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 12/06/2026

Native ISO vs extended ISO on Fujifilm cameras NEW VIDEO! youtu.be/NnMf2QqdJ2w Learn which ISO settings your sensor handles in hardware and which are software. I also announce a new Fujifilm Learn section now available at pal2tech.com

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 11/06/2026

After 600+ videos, I have finally been rendered in my native format.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 09/06/2026

Viltrox just released two new portrait primes for Fujifilm X mount, a 75mm f/1.8 and a 90mm f/2.2, both part of their EVO line. NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/1DWv4H5f_Bo

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 03/06/2026

Fujifilm Thing That Fooled Me on My Birthday NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/CQiLtfX7mas If a confusing menu has ever made you feel like you are losing your touch, this one is for you. 👍

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 29/05/2026

That strange little icon in the corner of your Fujifilm screen has been confusing a lot of you. NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/65u7adbJTYA

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 28/05/2026

What does this icon mean? It appears on many Fujifilm cameras. Answer to be revealed tomorrow (Friday). But take a guess now and we'll see if you're correct! 👍

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 22/05/2026

Why Your Photos Change Color On Export Trying to figure out why your exported photos looked different than what you edited? Here's what is going on and how to fix. Watch here: youtu.be/hC3-Y2I1bI4

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 10/05/2026

Fujifilm's DR setting does affect your RAW files. The mechanism is not at all what you'd guess. New video walks through the full thing, including why Capture One and Lightroom render the same DR400 file in completely different ways. NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/tz7JU8ghMfU

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 01/05/2026

THREE WEEKS AND NO SOCIAL MEDIA!!!! BUT, I'M BACK!!! NEW VIDEO!!! AND I'M WRITING IN All CAPS!!!!!!! 😉 NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/hSAkIGYr8bc Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 for Fujifilm

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 03/04/2026

CAREFUL with these 2 Fujifilm settings. One kills your focus. The other slows your camera to a crawl. Both easy to fix once you know. Classic recut ↓ youtu.be/Sdxz5zmX8NM (On a short Spring Break — back soon with all new videos!)

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 01/04/2026

I Smoked a Canon Sensor and Compared It to Fujifilm Film Simulations NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/gHpN1LhhWBM

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 30/03/2026

Happy Monday! Headed down another rabbit hole again with my studio setup lol...

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 30/03/2026

Fujifilm Lock feature tip: check “Format,” “Erase,” and “Reset” in your Function Selection list to protect from accidentally wiping a card or resetting your camera. FULL VIDEO: youtu.be/C2ZN6ByntPk

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 18/03/2026

Been out of THAT for a long time. 😉

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 18/03/2026

Good job Google developers. Your Chrome software is as stellar as ever. 😀

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 17/03/2026

Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 13 Camera Review VIDEO HERE: youtu.be/sYinF2AUhy8 Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 13 hands on review and setup guide. Key features, close-up/selfie mode, and what you need to know about the auto exposure + flash behavior before you buy. What to realistically expect from INSTAX.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 06/03/2026

FUJIFILM has launched the ability to vote for lenses you'd like to see in the future. Go here: pal2.tech/lens-vote and vote! You can also see the lenses that are in the lead!

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 06/03/2026

Fujifilm D-Range Priority Explained Fujifilm cameras include a setting called D-Range Priority, designed to preserve highlight detail in high-contrast scenes. In today's video I break down how it works. VIDEO: youtu.be/52EC1Fq_DQo

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 04/03/2026

I no longer browse the web with JavaScript enabled. Far fewer websites are usable now, but the ones that do aren’t loaded with so much bloat-shit that they would be impossible to use anyway.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 20/02/2026

I Open An Original 1965 Fujifilm Movie Camera! NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/NtHJ03jUbKA

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 13/02/2026

Fujifilm Front Command Dial Not Changing Aperture? (How To FIX) NEW VIDEO: youtu.be/_pa13wvvK-0 Seeing the aperture setting grayed out in your Fujifilm menu? There’s a reason.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 10/02/2026

Breaks Are For Wimps (AKA: What life is like for a teenager when pal2tech is the dad)

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 07/02/2026

Good point. My brain fell asleep today. I’ll add links to future posts. Hers the link to this one. youtu.be/CXdq6Bm3yTE?...

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Fujifilm Exposure Explained - The Definitive Guide

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 06/02/2026

NEW VIDEO. Take out a sheet of paper, a pencil, and let's get to work. This is a 50-minute comprehensive, practical explanation of exposure on Fujifilm cameras. Histograms, exposure compensation, metering modes, RAW vs JPEG, exposure smoothing, noise reduction, and real-world shooting decisions.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 06/02/2026

NEW VIDEO. A clear explanation of Fujifilm’s SPORTS FINDER MODE -- what it does, how it works, and when it actually makes sense to use it. This includes framing behavior, resolution changes, and shutter limitations.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 31/01/2026

A little light movie watching tonight.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 30/01/2026

NEW VIDEO on my YT channel! Fujifilm responded to me directly and we had a meeting this week. They also released an official statement responding to my video. I go over everything with this update.

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pal2tech @pal2tech.com · 25/01/2026

Yep, the 2 second shot in my latest video was a real blast of paper streamers. Not CGI. Not added in editing. And sure as heck NO AI...EVER. But... a 2 second REAL blast ended up with an hour of studio cleanup! 😲

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