I Shot in JPEG for 3 Years. Here's what I learned (Fujifilm X100VI, XT5, Ricoh GR III)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 фев 2024
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    After a decade of meticulously shooting in RAW and manually editing every photo, I made a radical shift to a JPEG-only workflow using Fujifilm & Ricoh film simulation recipes. The photos shown were shot with the Fujifilm X100V, Fuji X70, X-T5, Fujifilm X-S20, Ricoh GR III, and Ricoh GR IIIx (don't worry, I have the X100VI on the way). This transition required a lot of experimentation and testing, but with 3 years of shooting JPEG under my belt, I've learned a few key lessons.
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Комментарии • 319

  • @Reggiebphoto
    @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +12

    Real talk: what’s your thoughts on the newly announced X100VI? Did ya preorder? Is it overhyped? Let’s hear it 🤔

    • @StarlordStavanger
      @StarlordStavanger 3 месяца назад +8

      Overhyped for me but good for Fujifilm

    • @lguyiv
      @lguyiv 3 месяца назад +1

      I preordered

    • @lguyiv
      @lguyiv 3 месяца назад +1

      I never had an x100 series so this will be my first

    • @SamandSteve
      @SamandSteve 3 месяца назад +3

      I’m sure it’s wonderful but I never really used the X100V. I’m enjoying the Ricoh GR3x as a truly pocketable camera.

    • @JonRatzlaff
      @JonRatzlaff 3 месяца назад

      I preordered mine within 30 seconds of B&H allowing preorders and my camera is backordered.. It'll be my first Fuji and I'm extremely excited to use it as my EDC. I'll only be shooting in HEIF.

  • @destin-danser
    @destin-danser 3 месяца назад +80

    Switching to a jpeg workflow with only mobile editing saved my passion for photographing my personal life. I was so sick of editing RAW files from family events that I had stopped shooting them altogether.
    Through this, I found that shooting raw was completely overrated in modern cameras and have started shooting raw + jpeg professionally as well - my last three weddings, I never touched a raw file.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +7

      that's awesome!

    • @bryannguyen1980
      @bryannguyen1980 3 месяца назад +3

      same to me. instead of editing every raw files when i shoot with dslr, to just some slight editing on jpeg on my phones/ipads. It saves so much time, so i can actually focus on shooting a better photos instead and, just like you, save my photography passion

  • @jonathanfostr
    @jonathanfostr 3 месяца назад +32

    Reggie’s intro game 🔥🔥🔥

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Thanks brotha. Appreciate your support!

  • @AiramDatoon
    @AiramDatoon 3 месяца назад +33

    What's crazy is all my neon photos from Hong Kong was shot jpeg and they are still the best low light shots I have ever done. That was on the XT3 right after watching your setup video.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +2

      JPEG holds its own for sure

    • @evilboarder
      @evilboarder 3 месяца назад

      What is the stupidest video ?

    • @evilboarder
      @evilboarder 3 месяца назад +1

      Damn it. I believe autocorrect did it to me. I wanted to know what the setup video was ? 🤦

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +3

      I still don’t understand your question

    • @evilboarder
      @evilboarder 3 месяца назад

      @AiramDatoon mentioned in his last sentence something about a “setup video”

  • @mattfry3377
    @mattfry3377 3 месяца назад

    Great video, as always! Have been shooting JPEG only with my X100v and your Portra simulation with great success for a while now. Makes life so much simpler. Like using my old film cameras. Keep up the excellent content. 😀

  • @chunmanf
    @chunmanf 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing all your experience Reggie! Love the practicality of this one! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @LemuelMelendez
    @LemuelMelendez 3 месяца назад +1

    I never ever leave my camera at home. And thats greatly in part thanks to you. Shooting Jpegs and Film Simulations REALLY got me excited about photography again.

  • @tarapaul8212
    @tarapaul8212 3 месяца назад +5

    Love your work and your channel ❤

  • @thecheesegod7
    @thecheesegod7 3 месяца назад +1

    As always, love the video!!! You rock and your thoughts are always worth listening to! Thank you!

  • @fabipuello
    @fabipuello 3 месяца назад +8

    Reggie, what an intro(I haven't seen the whole thing yet) mad respect! 🤌🤌🤌

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Haha! Seems to be the consensus here :)

  • @paulmoss4199
    @paulmoss4199 2 месяца назад

    Waiting fingers crossed for my preorder !!

  • @JonRatzlaff
    @JonRatzlaff 3 месяца назад +24

    Your videos are by FAR the best Fuji content I've found on RUclips.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Wow, thanks! What kind of video format do you like the best?

    • @lbighetti
      @lbighetti 3 месяца назад +1

      I definitely agree! Reggie and Omar Gonzalez are my top 2 faves!

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      🙏🏽

  • @JackieDElia
    @JackieDElia 3 месяца назад +2

    Awesome video, Reggie. What I love about your channel is you shoot Fujifilm and your videos are about how you use the gear not so much about the gear.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      That’s the goal! Half the photos shown in this video were also shot on Ricoh. So it’s not really about the brand at all.

  • @julio5prado
    @julio5prado 3 месяца назад

    Really interesting, thanks,Regi

  • @vincentgraffeo9030
    @vincentgraffeo9030 3 месяца назад +1

    Superb discussion, I learned a lot.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      What was the most insightful thing for you?

  • @Iamtongue
    @Iamtongue 3 месяца назад +3

    That intro was awesome haha gotta show some love here

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +2

      Thanks bro. Appreciate you reviewing my intro before the video went live. Glad to have you in my circle 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

  • @from.memories
    @from.memories 3 месяца назад

    Nice! I voted for this one in the poll so it’s cool to see your views and experiences on this.

  • @rogerbrooksfilms
    @rogerbrooksfilms 3 месяца назад +3

    Appreciate your insights based on your JPEG experience, it has inspired me to begin experimenting with the same process by tweaking some film sims.

  • @MIXCOMM
    @MIXCOMM 3 месяца назад +2

    i used to shoot raw for event, wedding and stuff...untill switching to Fujifilm Xt4 from z6, now im focusing on shooting rather than editing. i could say i enjoy photography as much as i enjoy life now.

  • @markbabikow3555
    @markbabikow3555 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful intro!!!! That racecar sequence!!!

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +2

      Still need to release that full video :)

  • @christopherbgriffith
    @christopherbgriffith 3 месяца назад +3

    Banger intro! I've been thinking of going back to JPEG as my primary format for the majority of my photos. It's where I started and after I shifted to raw I just got used to the workflow. I like the raw backup option on a second card, in case I have to take an underexposed shot or in the moment the white balance gets off.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Same. I stuck to raw cause I was used to it from a 10 year habit. Glad I gave jpeg a fair shot

  • @martmexpue
    @martmexpue 3 месяца назад +1

    Your intro with your photos is amazing...

  • @Searchingk9
    @Searchingk9 Месяц назад

    Phenomenal work INSPIRING!

  • @davdep
    @davdep 3 месяца назад

    Love your photos👍

  • @tomjugginsuk
    @tomjugginsuk 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video and great tips. I have been using JPEGs only for about 2 years now and it's changed my perspective on photography. I never really enjoyed editing photos so using JPEGs has been a game changer.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Yes! If people like to edit, go for it. But for those who don’t, this is a great alternative

  • @getitgotitgoulet
    @getitgotitgoulet 3 месяца назад +2

    I came across your JPEG philosophy a while ago and despite being a canon shooter, it inspired me to create my own profile that mimics the allure of film emulation. Being a new dad, it has encouraged me to capture more moments of my son without the fatigue of post processing. Transfers directly to my phone- BOOM DONE! And yes, I've got the raws on the side 😎

  • @esanford
    @esanford 3 месяца назад

    Reggie, I enjoy your videos. You come across as very calm, sincere and knowledgeable. I am a landscape photographer that only shoots raw and I edit everything. About 2 months ago, I picked u[ a Ricoh GR III street edition to play around with. I recently, started shooting jpegs in addition to raw. I will try some of your ideas... keep up the good work.

  • @bentafat
    @bentafat 3 месяца назад

    Beautiful pictures 🤩😍

  • @asmr_reviews
    @asmr_reviews 3 месяца назад +1

    Love this video. I was just thinking about how JPEGs were plenty good with all this modern technology. It’s definitely going to free me up creatively

  • @rahulbhogal1336
    @rahulbhogal1336 3 месяца назад

    all these photos are fantastic! I'm in love with all your BW photos

  • @ducko1988
    @ducko1988 3 месяца назад

    Great vid dude

  • @-grey
    @-grey 3 месяца назад

    Nice. Same! I learned a lot getting it right in-camera, and it also improved my eye for colour when painting. 🎨
    I'm not a fan of recipes because I like a more natural or neutral image with as little stylization for documentary as possible. I find a lot of fun in chasing the authenticity of reality more than going for a look.
    I think people don't realise how versatile and flexible jpegs are now compared to 10 years ago.
    X-E2S | X70 | X-T2 | GRIII | Canon R8

  • @lbighetti
    @lbighetti 3 месяца назад +1

    ALSO, THIS INTRO IS FIRE !! 🔥

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Thank you. 3 years of work summarized in less than a minute haha

  • @Madddy68
    @Madddy68 13 дней назад

    Thanks for your content. Greetings from Switzerland

  • @thepickyreviewer
    @thepickyreviewer 3 месяца назад

    Loved your intro

  • @dr_kim
    @dr_kim 3 месяца назад +1

    Very informative. I have been shooting JPEG since Fuji X100 (the first release) - I don’t have time to edit photos and have a mindset of old school “shoot it right first time”. I haven’t thought about LCD/EVF calibration, great tip!

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      It’s a commonly overlooked step

  • @Locentales
    @Locentales 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing your insights! Really helps me as a beginner to photography!

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      what did you find most helpful?

    • @Locentales
      @Locentales 3 месяца назад

      @@Reggiebphoto I guess being able to focus on the creative side of photography and not feeling ‘guilty’ of not having all the knowledge about post editing etc. I always feel like I need to know everything before I start something, and it often leads to not starting at all. This makes it more approachable! So thank you!

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Yes, start now and learn as you go!

  • @MarcLerchs
    @MarcLerchs 3 месяца назад

    Greetings from Belgium. Thank You for sharing. :)

  • @danwiegand5386
    @danwiegand5386 3 месяца назад

    Great intro!

  • @DA-yd2ny
    @DA-yd2ny 3 месяца назад

    You nailed it . 🔨

  • @KylerSteele
    @KylerSteele 3 месяца назад

    Great video goat

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for tuning in Kyler!

  • @lbighetti
    @lbighetti 3 месяца назад

    Loved this! I shot JPEG only on my Fujis because of you! Reggie's Porta on XTRANS2 is magical! Used that for about 2 years! Sadly lost my fuji gear in an incident, and I bought and old Nikon D90 - great camera! Now I don't like my Nikons DSLR jpegs as much as I like the Fujis, so I'm also shooting JPEG + RAW, and I usually prefer processing the RAW most of the time. But I have done a version of what you described - I've experiment to find the best settings for me on JPEGs straight out of camera, and I always check the JPEGs to see if I find them good enough for me to use that instead, and quite a few times the JPEG is totally fine to use.

  • @gerikmd
    @gerikmd 3 месяца назад

    Everyone or every photographer says to shoot RAW, shoot in Manual mode, do this do that. This is why I appreciate you Reggie for being true to yourself. I agree with you, I also shoot in jpeg and I shoot 90% in Aperture mode. Capturing the moment or scene is what's important. Great vid content as always.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Do what works for you! Although, full transparency, I shoot in manual mode almost 95 percent of the time.

  • @filmfauxtos
    @filmfauxtos 3 месяца назад

    Your videos and recipes truly started the JPEG only renaissance

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Wow, thanks for this comment!

  • @beattzzz
    @beattzzz 3 месяца назад

    Preach! I've been shooting RAW+JPG on Fujis since the X-T1, tens (hundreds?) of thousands of photos later, and I'd say I've needed the RAW maybe a dozen times, when I'd cooked the settings or when I wanted to go nuts with complex masks for a one-off large format print. I'm glad I had the RAW as a backup in those cases, and have my archive should I ever want to go revisit any shots, but 99.99% of the time JPG with custom film sim's is a better lifestyle honestly.

  • @rogerbrooksfilms
    @rogerbrooksfilms 3 месяца назад +1

    Killer intro, wow!

  • @eljstreets
    @eljstreets 3 месяца назад +1

    damn this makes me wanna shoot jpeg full time great video thank you

  • @notreallyme425
    @notreallyme425 3 месяца назад

    I’ve been shooting raw plus JPG for years. Using the JPG files for snapshots and editing the occasional raw file for that special photo. I recently upgraded to a new camera and I’m finding the JPEG. Images are just as good as my edits I make in camera raw.

  • @davidalan7
    @davidalan7 3 месяца назад

    When shooting events I always shoot Raw + Jpeg and rarely use the raw, just a touch of tweaks is usually all the jpegs need. After watching your video, I'm going to adjust even more in camera to see how little if any post is required. Thanks!

  • @RobertVanderStelt
    @RobertVanderStelt 3 месяца назад +1

    I just love your compositions so much

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks so much. I take a lot of pride in them

  • @56styles
    @56styles 3 месяца назад

    Just watched 20 second and its fantastic :0

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Did you continue? The first minute of this video is some of my best

    • @56styles
      @56styles 3 месяца назад

      Yes! Yes! Great videos you`ve got.@@Reggiebphoto

  • @natjes6017
    @natjes6017 3 месяца назад

    Great shots!
    I´ve noticed you tend to find Alfa Spiders, that´s a very nice trend 😁

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      just one lol

    • @natjes6017
      @natjes6017 3 месяца назад

      @@Reggiebphoto I´ve seen two in this video, white and green. And that´s great 😊

  • @birjub9647
    @birjub9647 3 месяца назад

    It is everything that the xt5 is but in small lesser pacakage. It can be a great one camera setup that covers everything - trave, street, weddings, family and so on in a smaller package.

  • @mitchellwnorowski6747
    @mitchellwnorowski6747 3 месяца назад

    On my OM-5 jpeg is all i shoot. The camera processes a lot better than i ever could.

  • @Rexyspride
    @Rexyspride 3 месяца назад

    I didn't even think to calibrate my X100V screens! I've done that now and although they weren't out by much (just 1-2 points on certain colours) I'm sure it'll make a difference. thanks for the tip!

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Yup, it minimizes the delta between what we see on the screen and the output that we’re getting

    • @Rexyspride
      @Rexyspride 3 месяца назад

      @@Reggiebphoto If I may ask, I notice that you shoot in manual exposure but DR is set to Auto. Do you use auto ISO or is that also manual?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      @Rexyspride iso is also in manual. When I want to got into a higher dr mode, I intentionally bump the iso and ensure I’m in that higher dr

    • @Rexyspride
      @Rexyspride 3 месяца назад +1

      @@Reggiebphoto Awesome! That's good to know. Thanks for the constantly helpful work you do.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      100%

  • @cow77cow
    @cow77cow 3 месяца назад

    I do use your film simulation on my two xt4’s. They works 90% of the time.

  • @parmanduke
    @parmanduke Месяц назад +1

    I've found that editing jpegs are fine as long as you stick with mostly exposure compensation. The film simulations are so good that the only adjustments needed are for improper exposure, highlights and shadows. Spending hours edit RAWS suck and what a collosal waste of time.

  • @user-ox8zc5bz3w
    @user-ox8zc5bz3w 26 дней назад

    Thank you for this. I've never really gotten into the RAW workflow. Mainly due to lack of skills and the use of free software, but there's also a deeper dimension. From the age of 13 to 21 I shot almost entirely on slide film, which is very unforgiving in terms of exposure. You've got to get it right in the moment. Capturing what you see and envision in the moment is really important to me, and I'm only interested in making slight enhancements in post-processing.

  • @antischiif182
    @antischiif182 3 месяца назад

    With the fun of trying out film recipes and mainly taking photos when on trips or at friend gatherings with my X-S10, I really love not having to edit any RAW files anymore. Still use some RAW files when I go and do some landscape work by myself.

  • @kunji09
    @kunji09 3 месяца назад

    I switched to Fuji when the X-S20, largely for being able to just grab the JPEGs I like and share them. I’ve done some client work and I do shoot JPEG+RAW for that peace of mind too, but I’ve been really happy with my Fuji camera so far. Now to explore some of the video side 😅 (open gate!!)

  • @johnty52
    @johnty52 Месяц назад +1

    Nice info and to the point Reggie. But have you considered this workflow…
    I’ve just started to shoot HEIC files with the newer Fujis and you get a small file with all the camera’s processing added [custom recipes, sharpening, colour, noise etc] but with much more pp leeway than conventional jpeg and you can still save a RAW for insurance if you want.
    The advantages are that you get a 10-bit file with the custom recipes baked in and with much more leeway for post processing than 8-bit jpeg’s.
    Ignore the negatives like “ it’s not a well used file format” because in a non-destructive workflow I always Export my edited file in jpeg and the HEIF stays on my storage. You can also edit HEIC’s on your iPhone if you want a mobile solution, again export a copy to jpeg for sharing.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  Месяц назад

      My goal is to not have to edit. So I stick to JPEG to maximize compatibility for now.

  • @Poverello2001
    @Poverello2001 3 месяца назад

    I shoot JPEG and RAW, too, but most of the time I stick with the JPEGs SOOC. I shoot Fuji, so the film simulations give me all the different looks that I need to take great photos.

  • @j.f.1979
    @j.f.1979 3 месяца назад

    Shooting JPEG is one (not the main) reason for me to use Fuji. I have three kids, a full time job and no time to process all my RAWs. I used Sony FF before and never found full satisfying JPEG-settings. I shoot as a hobbyist but also events for a homepage.

  • @SamandSteve
    @SamandSteve 3 месяца назад

    Another great video man. I was in the bay at the weekend, I should have dropped you a message.

  • @TechWithBruno
    @TechWithBruno 3 месяца назад

    Good video :)

  • @alex.muntean
    @alex.muntean 3 месяца назад

    Dope

  • @r4ldz
    @r4ldz 3 месяца назад +1

    I switched to shooting in HEIF (+RAW). Since I use an iPhone, I find the HEIF to be of higher quality and more flexible in terms of adjustments. I only need adjustments when shooting candid moments where the image may need exposure, contrast, or wb adjustments.

  • @helloianzakharov
    @helloianzakharov 3 месяца назад

    raw+jpeg is the best way to be covered

  • @katsuyasensei
    @katsuyasensei 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge on shooting in JPEG. Out of curiosity, are there other recipes you often use, besides your signature one?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Nope I only have one black and white and one color for each system (Fuji new gen, Fuji old gen, and Ricoh)

  • @julieholland9639
    @julieholland9639 3 месяца назад

    I'm getting lazy with editing and I'm going to give JPEGs a go. Thanks for the videos

  • @nowforeverphotography3666
    @nowforeverphotography3666 3 месяца назад

    personally, shooting in jpeg always pushes me to do better IN CAMERA. not worry so much about the after editing, be happy with the soc.

  • @VipulDK
    @VipulDK 3 месяца назад

    Love your content! Very useful, informative yet crisp. I am subscribed! While I am waiting for my X100VI to arrive, I wonder how I can shoot pano on it. I am primarily a landscape shooter and with 35 & and 28mm equiv. built-in + WCL II lenses respectively, I am a little worried about not being able to do pano in some cases. I can always take two shorts and photo merge them in Lr but if there's a way to do pano, let me know. Thank you.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      I believe there’s a pano mode

  • @simon359
    @simon359 3 месяца назад +1

    Interesting, but I’m 66 and don’t think I’m going to change now. Plus when I shoot, I tend to not think too much about the exposure, as I’m focused on getting the image. Unless I have more time of course.
    Curious if you calibrate your screen on your MacBook Pro under a 5000 Kelvin light. This is what I’ve done for years and it works out pretty good.
    I would love to hear how you catalog and back up your images to find them. I recently had a complete disaster with my back up process, and when I upgraded all my equipment, they would no longer talk to each other. I’ve learned the raid drives aren’t always updated as manufacturers dump the older firmware versions.
    Looking for a fool proof way to back up and organize my images - right now it’s a complete disaster. 🖖

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the topic suggestion

  • @iSchneggs
    @iSchneggs 3 месяца назад

    Insightful! Thank you! I do the same [except I'll now calibrate my EVF - great idea!], however, I created a script file so that when I select my 'final' jpegs for client use, only the RAW files which reflect my selected 'final' jpegs are imported into C1 [i.e. why keep RAW versions of pics that are lower in priority?]. Once in a blue moon I'll revert back to the RAW to tweak a really good and desired pic.

  • @JustinHEMI05
    @JustinHEMI05 3 месяца назад

    I understand your point about adjusting recipes to your liking but there's also something to be said for trying a professionals that they've found works for them.
    That said, have you made any adjustments to your Portra since the video you made?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Of course, try it and tweak if something doesn’t work. I haven’t made any tweaks. My recipe was a FujiXWeekly that I made a few major tweaks to to make it my own

  • @larrynguyen85
    @larrynguyen85 3 месяца назад

    Great eye-opening video. What are your thoughts on the HEIF format vs Jpeg (vs Raw)?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      I prefer JPEG for compatibility

  • @andrewcrossley2448
    @andrewcrossley2448 15 дней назад

    Great advice. In essence you are doing what we needed to do for decades with film. Chose the film stock for the shoot, take care on lighting and exposure, check it again, the shoot. We typically carried two SLR bodies in those days, one for slide (Velvia or Provia) and one for negative as a back up or for portraits (Reala ans Superia I think were the names). For the best images if we wanted to print we would typically use well exposed slides film and high quality paper that could print from slide (Cibachrome I think). The other variant was MF and maybe three backs, including black and white. Boy was it expensive. I think I took MF and SLRs to India once and spent £1k on development and large prints. 30 yrs on the Cibachrome prints look like new. I still use RAW as insurance like you recommend but modern cameras are superb for live working - especially histograms.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  15 дней назад

      Exactly. I realized JPEGs could be a viable workflow after I started shooting film again and working with the scans.

  • @jeffsullivan8066
    @jeffsullivan8066 3 месяца назад

    Do you have a specific recipe that you would recommend for weddings? Really starting to think about using your workflow for this wedding season to save an insane amount of time post processing. Thanks!

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      No I don’t have one in mind tbh

  • @jamescaldwell5
    @jamescaldwell5 3 месяца назад

    Great video! I have heard so many other photographers complain about the editing restrictions of Jpegs, justifying their need to shoot raw. However I shoot 60mp images on my sigma fpl and I find the raw files to be HUGE and the Jpeg images seem to have enough data for me to do tons of post processing if I choose to, but I try to keep editing to a minimum. Does the higher megapixel jpg image allow for more editing then if it was 16 or 24 mb?

  • @AD-zo5vp
    @AD-zo5vp 3 месяца назад

    I agree! Never considered editing jpegs though... Sometimes I still go back and edit the raws for print. But if Fuji was to enable highlight/shadow recovery in camera, maybe a 5 point tone curve to also set black/white point.... Oh man! Next people would probably ask for bigger screens on the cameras for easier editing :D
    Btw, what's your favourite fim sim?

  • @palinode
    @palinode 3 месяца назад +1

    I shoot with a modified Acros simulation that completely transformed the way I use my camera. I went to look up the settings and I realized it was one of your recipes.

  • @snailsbury
    @snailsbury 3 месяца назад

    Hi Reggie, I love your videos as a Fuji users who has made the switch to jpeg only. For your day to day captures of your family, what lens do you find yourself using most often?

  • @iursingh
    @iursingh 3 месяца назад

    Amazing video. Subbed. ❤️
    I do have one question if you can help me, is it a good option to buy a x100vi over say the sony a7iii or a smaller sony alpha or a leica or GRIII which is much cheaper than Fuji. I am not a pro photographer or videographer, but I have been using DSLRs and cameras all my life for personal trips, travel, etc. Occasionally I like shooting videos as well. x100vi has my heart but I am not 100 percent sure as I can probably buy an a7iii in that price which is a superior camera overall but hard to handle. What do you suggest?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      take more time to decide what you actually want out of the camera. I cannot decide for another person what features are important to them unfortunately.

    • @iursingh
      @iursingh 3 месяца назад

      @@Reggiebphoto That makes sense. The beautiful colours make wanna try the x100vi but the a7c offers more for the price. Its so difficult.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      @@iursingh visit a store and try out an x-t5 vs the a7c. that will give you the best idea of comparsion

  • @angeljerez5616
    @angeljerez5616 3 месяца назад

    loved all the images. what was the BW recipe ?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      which photo. shoot me the time stamp

  • @robinbhairam7508
    @robinbhairam7508 3 месяца назад

    Not sure if you can help me. I really want to try this as your advice was a game changer on my 100V. I shoot RAW and Fine, however when I upload to LR, I seem to only have the RAW files? I’m sure it’s me, but can you help? … also if I just want to send them to my phone … what is the process on the X app? (Hint! One of your great videos might help 😂) Thanks

  • @BangNguyen-ux4ie
    @BangNguyen-ux4ie 2 месяца назад +1

    I shot RAW for 9 years until my old computer got too slow, so I experimented with jpegs to save space. Now even with a brand new laptop, I stuck with jpegs because Fuji jpeg is so good, plus with mirrorless cameras you can see what you get, without fear of the accidental "overexposure" that people warn you to shoot in raw. Anyways, I think choosing to shoot in jpeg depends on your cameras. Fuji jpegs are good, but jpegs in Nikon or Canon or Sony might not be as good. You just have to experiment.

  • @benalenco
    @benalenco 25 дней назад +1

    I've been shooting raw on my 5DII for 12 years! The editing process takes so long and it often takes me months to get photos completed after a holiday.
    But now I've finally made the switch to mirrorless and bought an x-t5 to shoot with JPEGs. Your videos have convinced me!
    The "storing" icon comes up for me when I change the clarity in S mode. But when I change it to CL there's no buffering.
    Any idea of what is changing with the JPEG between the two shooting modes?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  25 дней назад +1

      It disables clarity for faster drive modes

  • @DavidGor
    @DavidGor 3 месяца назад

    Or if you are just. a classic film person, and missed the last two decades of evolving digital photography. Now is the right time to join and enjoy the usual process of shutting.

  • @jaymills1720
    @jaymills1720 3 месяца назад +1

    Woah. Subscribed! I sold my xv100 for the Ricoh and love the jpg recipe life! For my videos I’m looking at Sony due to AF and returned the xt5. Any idea about Sony recipes for jpg?😊

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +3

      i've been trying to get a brand to send me a sony camera to test recipes out, but no luck yet.

    • @jaymills1720
      @jaymills1720 3 месяца назад +1

      @@Reggiebphoto so I’ll
      Subscribe and patiently waiting Reggie! :)

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Tell Sony yo send me a camera!

    • @jaymills1720
      @jaymills1720 3 месяца назад

      @@Reggiebphoto hahaha on it!

  • @brsaravia
    @brsaravia 3 месяца назад

    Hi Reggie . Thank you for the video. Great job , will you do a video of your workflow for FUJIFILM Sim JPEG ? From Camera to social media. Thank you.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      It will be coming sometime this year for sure.

    • @brsaravia
      @brsaravia 3 месяца назад +1

      @@Reggiebphoto thank you, will be waiting

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      Thank you

  • @jalcanites2939
    @jalcanites2939 2 месяца назад

    Reggie..Hello from a fellow Pinoy. I have an XH2 and a couple of lenses. I will be going to Rome this coming August. I have these lenses that I am considering of bringing with me, 16-55, 33f1.4, and 18f1.4. Should I bring the zoom or my 2 primes?

  • @XLahorra
    @XLahorra 3 месяца назад

    What's the best settings can you suggest to achieve crisp film like photos like yours on an entry level fuji camera like the XA20/Bayer sensor?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      without having tried the camera, i can't really know.

  • @lucyboldo
    @lucyboldo 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the inspiration! I have been shooting with Sony for work, and when trying to use it for personal use or as an EDC, it feels more like a tool, especially considering the editing workflow. I'm thinking about getting the new Fuji X100VI, but the Ricoh GRIII is making me doubt. Which one do you prefer? I am afraid I am going to miss the autofocus and speed of the Sony system; I don't know which one is going to make me not miss the Sony system.

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      If autofocus is your priority, neither of them will satisfy you lol

    • @realmf85
      @realmf85 3 месяца назад

      I hate Sony Raw files. Much more work to get a good result than with Fuji, Lumix or Nikon files. I think you will have a lot of fun with the X100VI. I pre-ordered mine. The AF will be very good I think. It doesn't need to be Sony level to be good. 👌

    • @lucyboldo
      @lucyboldo 3 месяца назад

      ​@@realmf85 Thank you so much, that is what I was asking. As long as it is good enough, I think for personal use it's going to be more than sufficient. I am not trying to exchange one for another, just to have a more fun, easy-to-use camera for personal use. Comparing the new Fuji X100VI to the 'old' but smaller Ricoh GR III, I am having doubts between both, so I am trying to learn from people who have experience with both. Thank you for your answer and congratulations on your new camera!

  • @TheValledorLife
    @TheValledorLife 2 месяца назад

    reg, how about on weddings, do you still give them jpeg or do you individually edit the raw and give them that?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  2 месяца назад +1

      I don’t shoot jpeg for weddings.

  • @johnburrow4124
    @johnburrow4124 3 месяца назад

    I have always been tempted by the jpeg only thing, but it never stuck with me. I have severe fomo on image quality since my end goal is always print. I couldn’t care less about posting to socials or internet. How do the jpegs sooc (or minutely tweaked) hold up to 12x18 or 16x24 print?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Hold up fine if you took the photo well enough

  • @pixelmixture3067
    @pixelmixture3067 3 месяца назад +1

    In that regard HEIF is a game changer

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      How so?

    • @pixelmixture3067
      @pixelmixture3067 3 месяца назад

      @@Reggiebphoto it’s a 10bit jpeg … the best of both worlds

  • @NS-oo6yv
    @NS-oo6yv 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for your perspective! What color space do you select in camera for the Jpegs, sRGB or Adobe RGB?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      Srgb

    • @NS-oo6yv
      @NS-oo6yv 3 месяца назад

      Thank your for answering! What about printing? Do you use the jpeg with the sRGB baked on it, or go back to the raw to edit and export as Adobe RGB? Thanks again!

  • @corentincailleau5811
    @corentincailleau5811 3 месяца назад

    I really liked your recipe and saved it on my X-S10! But I find my photos much warmer and flatter than yours, what would be the cause?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад

      The cause will likely be your use of light. I’m very intentional about the light I choose for my subjects

  • @johnnyway8667
    @johnnyway8667 3 месяца назад

    What is your current lens setup and which x mount prime lens would you recommend for versatility?

    • @Reggiebphoto
      @Reggiebphoto  3 месяца назад +1

      right now i use the 33 1.4, 18mm 1.4, 27mm 2.8, 50mm 1.2 voigtlander, and 70-300, and 27mm 2.8 (I have way too many). for versatility i would recommend a 33, 23, or 18 in the f2 or 1.4 variety.

  • @nyx_1602
    @nyx_1602 3 месяца назад

    Are there any changes in settings between the X100VI and X100V? Really enjoy your videos, they are very helpful!