I've also owned them all recently. After the dust settled I stayed with the lumix s9, nikon zf, and sony zve10ii. They each have their own place for me. Nikon for the lenses. Panasonic for vloggy video. Sony for the small photography edc. So my daily backpack has the panny and the sony in it, both with the kit lenses.(18-40 panny, 16-50 sony). These cameras are so small it's easy to have both on me.
I just want to mention that the cameras do not have souls. The soul comes from the mind and the heart of the photographer. If you feel comfortable with your camera the images will speak for themselves. It looks like all your cameras have souls. Yours!
@ My kit is street portable. The Sirui is heavier, longer and wider. Besides, CA is more pronounced and in any case I wouldn’t lug this around just for the sake of taking two or three shots at f1.4. It’s good to have a choice. Go for it if it’s what you prefer …
Agree with you on the sony. Everything on paper is technically perfect for the Sony, focusing is #1 in the industry, perfectly sharp images, its great. but it just lacks character/soul, images came out technically perfect but no interest. bodys are functional but it dosent inspire me to want to shoot with them
Thanks for this. I have used the Fujifilm X bodies (XT3's, XT4's and XH2's for the likes of ELLE, GRAZIA, VOGUE, magazines, etc... professional shoots, and their GF system GFX 50s's and GFX50Sll's.
Fair discussion, what I always find interesting but not a surprise is how subjective camera use is. I’ve heard many folks discuss the same brands and have quite different preferences. Folks who love LUMIX menus, but hate Sony’s as an example. Similar for colors on different brands, love Cañon, dislike Fuji etc You shared your key points well, but left it with folks to decide what works best for them. I’d bet for many will be different,but that’s OK, different needs/preferences warrant a different tool! Nicely done.
I shoot Fuji now having Ng gone from canon to Nikon to Fuji to L mount to Fuji and the colour science leaves me utterly cold. I don't get it? People are so excited and I think it is the least interesting thing. Give me good solid colours and I'll work out what to do with them.
Fair yeah. I think these days most color science is very similar. Also the old things are less true nowadays. Old Canon used to have amazing color and modern is just fine, Sony was awful green funk and now is fine, Nikon has stayed about the same for the most part. Canon menus got bloated, Sony menus got a bit better. Nikon's autofocus was one of the best and then Nikon was then canon was again, and Canon was the fastest in the film era. Canon has great dynamic range now as good as any Sony and Sony's a1 and A9's might even be worse. Also Panasonic.. exists now. Nikon's Z8 is probably a good compromise of them all but their Z6/Z7 isn't as good as the A7r, a7, or R5, R6. I think most cameras are pretty good these days and it would be hard to go wrong with any that has the right style for you. Either vintage style or ergonomic, fast shooter or slower shooter.@@obscurelines
@@bryanbrew5159 I love the Zf but there is no grip like on the x-t5. But it’s a great camera. I have a video comparing them too. Appreciate the comment !
Hay Wez just subbed after watching your round up video. Nice work. Just a hobbyist but use Nikon DSLRs D810/D7000, Fujifilm xs20, Olympus Ep5 and em1ii. Love them all for various reasons. I know Om systems is micro fourth thirds and pentax is kind of obscure brand but you did leave these two companies out. Look forward to seeing what other videos you put out👍🏾
Love that shot at 3:14. Pretty solid analysis of the brands. I'm a Sony shooter (Autofocus is beastly) primarily but love carrying and using my micro 4/3 Lumix G85 when I am out and about (my fun camera).
Superb cross body review of the current manufacturers. I own a Fuji XT5 as my main camera. A leica D-Lux 8 as my travel and sub camera & my wife uses my old Ricoh GIIIX.
I held my breath with the Leica and Fuji reviews haha. I’m in total agreement with you. I’m considering buying my first Nikon but unsure what I would justify the purchase with. Looking at some of your work that displayed in this video, I am a fan! Those glamour type shots were amazing. Also for one of your wedding shots, was that at The Secret Garden on baseline? The outdoor staircase looked familiar. Great video.
That was the Secret Garden. I've shot so many venues in the valley but that one was a lot of fun. And those model shots were with a Fuji X-T4 and 35mm f2. Another fun shoot. My day job is prohibiting me from doing these more often!! I appreciate your feedback as always!
I'm a hobbyist and have a X-Pro 2, a Nikon D750 and a Canon R8. I decided to sell my Canon and will stay with fuji as my main system and the Nikon because I love to have one DSLR.
I use a fujifilm xt30ii I just really started getting serious about photography in March and I’m looking at some point to maybe expand my knowledge with other cameras at some point in the future but the xt30ii is pretty good for now.
I use my Fuji Xs-20 for sports, and yes, sometimes the autofocus can be finicky and hit or miss. However, when it does hit, it is phenomenal. Criminally underrated cameras
Using the first Leica Q (best pictures) Ricoh GR3 (for street unbeatable) Fuji XT2 and Xs20( most inspiring and fun). If I had to start from scratch I would get a Leica Q3 and a Fuji XT5 or XT50.
I enjoyed your video and i agree with what you're saying BUT i think (especially for travel) you left out probably the best brand (i said it again: for travel). In my humble opinion anyone looking for a travel camera system must consider Olympus - om system. I ve used Nikon, Canon, Sony in the past. For travel photography (especially if you hike snowshoing, Sea kayaking etc) Olympus is the best system because of the size - weight ( especially size and weight of the lenses) and the best weather sealing in the industry. The 12-40 2.8 or the 12-100 mm f4 lenses are the best choises for travel. Also the tiny Panasonic 9 mm 1.7 is a fantastic lens if someone looking for something wider. The week spot of the system is the night photography but it's not terrible. You can work around the small size of the sensor with a good fast prime lens ( like Olympus 17 mm 1.2). Happy new year and greetings from Greece!
They are on my radar now that several people have mentioned them! I use my X-T5 for travel quite a bit. Greece, my family's homeland! I can't wait to visit!!
Use an A7riii camera and love it. And the AF lenses I use are either Sigma or Canon EF with the Sigma adapter. Great fast focus even with those Canon EF lenses.
I shot Nikon DSLR's from the D40 to D7200, then moved to Fuji last year with the X-S10 and I love it! I'm just a hobbyist now and primarily shoot landscape, so the AF isn't an issue for me... single point AF-S for life haha
One of the best videos about camera subject, thanks for sharing. How is Fuji in low light conditions? I am retiring in few months and need a toy to play with. Mostly landscape photography since old people don't like to be photographed. And some videos as well. I narrowed down to Fuji xs20 and Nikon z6 ii but would prefer compact system. I own Sony RX100 v now. My lenses would be kit zoom and one fast prime for indoor.
@@stanleygabrel1045 thank you!! I would say you couldn’t go wrong with either camera. I’ve owned them both. Mostly shot the z6ii at weddings. It always performed admiringly indoors as did the x-s20. I’d lean towards the z6ii because it’s weather sealed and has two card slots if photo is your main priority. The x-s20 however had much better video specs, a better screen for video, and is much smaller. So for you it would have to come down to what you’ll do more off. If that’s video and not in bad weather the Fuji. If it’s landscapes or a chance of shooting in weather the Nikon. Of course the z6iii would be absolutely perfect for you if that’s in your budget. Cheers.
I'm only a hobbyist. I'm waiting until 2025 to go mirrorless, now I have Canon and Nikon DSLRs. I would go with Nikon, but one of my reasons to go mirrorless is the size, Nikon haven't any camera with the small size of the Fuji XT30 or XE4. I prefer small cameras to travel, to hiking, etc, like the Fuji small bodies. But the difference between Fuji and Nikon in noise and ISO performance is a big con, and the AF Fuji problems some reviews said are notorious. Maybe Sony could be a good middle ground for full frame good ISO performance in smallish body.
@@amermeleitor Great points! Fuji’s AF was fine until the last FW upgrade. And even then I’ve still gotten decent results. I’d still stick to Nikons for paid work however for now. The Sony A7C may be a good option for you with one of the 2.5 G primes. Amazing AF, great glass, FF, IBIS, and weather sealed. On the pricy side however. I love the X-T5 with the 27mm f2.8 pancake lens. Perfect small form factor for travel for me when I don’t take my Q3. Thanks for the comment!
@wesleystreetshots thanks for the reply. One question: do you find the Fuji raw sharp enough? I have had Nikon mirrorless (Z50, Z30) and years ago the Sony A6000, just for trying them. But never Fuji. And some reviewers say that Fuji images are not that sharp. It's not a key thing for me, except maybe in closeups or macro shots, but it would be good to know before trying Fuji
@ it depends on what glass you use. If you’re using one of the 1.4 primes like the 33, 18, or 23 I find them excellent when combined with the 40mp sensor in the X-T5 or X-H2. The 16-80 for example isn’t the sharpest but it’s an older piece of glass. The smaller f2 glass is good but not on par with the f1.4 lenses Fuji recently released.
I own fairly complete Nikon, Fuji, Olympus and Panasonic systems as well as a Fuji GSW690. Fuji has been the most unreliable with 3 out of 3 bodies needing expensive repairs. Love my Olympus EM1 MkIII and Panasonic G9 and their extraordinary lenses. But the one camera that always delivers is the Nikon D850 with a Tamron 24-70 GII. I just printed a 1.2 meter wide harness racing print and it is fantastic. The Tamron 70-200GII is glued to the other D850 body. Holidays? The Fuji XT2 with kit lens- 18-55 and 14mm f2.8. Gliding into semi retirement I’ll probably keep the G9 and the PanaLeica lenses. I’ve been a pro for 52 years.
@@agylub From what I’ve heard as well, Fuji isn’t the most reliable so I decided to take it out in the rain last week and thoroughly tested it however and no issues thus far. That video is out tomorrow. That being said, I agree. I’ve also found my Nikon’s to be most reliable and now that their AF is competitive, they are my favorite! Still love my 1970s vintage Nikon Fe that continues to perform! I def need to give M 4/3 a chance though. Absolutely love photography and don’t see that stopping although I don’t shoot weddings much anymore, I’ll always shoot street and travel! Happy New Year!
I am like you with Fuji. I had the X-T1, X-T2 and X-T3 which were great for landscapes. I eventually traded them and bought the X-T30 II which I absolutely love for landscapes. The X-H1 is also in my bag with the battery extender which gets some use. I own the Canon R10 and RP. Eventually, I want to get one body, one manufacturer for landscapes, but, I haven't settled on what manufacturer to go with. I have owned Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony, in APSC and Full-Frame Bodies over the years. Since I already have Canon FF lenses, although with R Mounts, it might be best to stay with Canon, choosing to trade everything for the R7 which has IBIS and get two L Series lenses. The 24-70mm and 70-200mm were lenses I had with my 5DMarkIV, which was my 1st Canon Body. I don't shoot video, so that is not something I care about, since my iPhone is with me if I want to capture a barge coming up the Mississippi River.
@@WilliamWallaceRoss my wedding was shot with the 5D Miv! Love those images. I just hope Canon opens up their lens mount. I liked shooting the R6ii as well. The glass is expensive and no third party option when you want something a little cheaper keeps me from going into Canon for now. I follow a RUclipsr that specializes in landscape. He’s the one that convinced me to give the Nikon Z8 a try. It’s a little chunky but I love it for landscapes. I took it to Ireland when I first started the channel. Bad video. Good examples still. lol.
@@LouisLuzuka I love the 40-50mm range. For Fuji that’s the 27mm f2.8 or 33mm f.14. For Sony, Nikon, etc 40 or 50. I lean toward 40 these days to give just a little extra room. 28mm is the other focal length I’ll shoot in tighter cities or if shooting a wedding group shots with less distortion than a 24mm.
@@wesleystreetshots I agree, 40mm is my sweet spot so 24mm on aps c but I'm leaning towards 28-35mm on aps c as well I'm having a hard time using my 50mm + on my aps c, which is just the reason why I have more comfort with going wider and not ultra wide but yes thank you for the insights
I loved the Z8! I wish Nikon would have upgraded the sensor in the Z50ii but that Expeed 7 processor is going to certainly step up the performance. And you can use all the same lenses which is awesome.
Nikon Z6! Started with the Nikon D3000, then D7000, then D600. After a while, first jump into mirrorless with the Sony a6300, then a7rii, loved it and used it for a while. Then I got a Fuji X-T2, loved it too but missed full frame and I water damaged inside, I fixed it but I went back to Nikon with the Z6! I love it! Next will be a Zf or Z6iii for sure! (Sorry Canon, I just hate the ergonomics, tried it in a store)
That is a tough one. They both are 24mp back side illuminated sensors, dual card, slots, . On paper they are too close to call. The Sony is going to have far superior autofocus compared to the Z6ii but if I look at my photos with each, I prefer the colors of the Nikon Z6ii. I've found the AF to be good enough on the Z6ii for me so I would go with it. Most of the wedding photos in the Nikon section were taken with the Z6ii. If you can afford to move up to the Z6iii you would have a very capable AF system with Nikon colors. And Nikon's ergos are my favorite as well. My knuckles hit the lens on the larger lenses on the a7iii which you would often use at a wedding. They would both be great options though. For weddings, dual card slots, weather sealed, good IBIS, and good low light performance are some of the things I prioritize. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching.
@@wesleystreetshots I'm leaning more towards the Sony, as I currently have many requests for dog photography so it will be kinda mixed you know... weddings and dog photoshoots. The faster the autofocus, the better. The Nikon Z6III is too expensive for me at the moment. It will probably be best if I visit a camera store and test both cameras. Thanks for the information and take care!
Thanks for this video, it was helpful. I do have a question, I am a hobbyist who doesn’t like to post process, I own a lot of older, fun cameras, but I was hoping to get something that would be great for sports and birds. I was really considering the OM system 1, mii, but then came across the Nikon Z series and was considering going with Nikon. But then as a hobbyist do I go all out & get the Z8, might be overkill. Maybe look at the Z50mii, or the Z6miii???? Or could I get decent sports and bird shots w/a ZFC. Or should I leave the cute looking camera role to my Fujis? I want to take really sharp soccer & football shots as well as birds in trees moving quickly & while in flight. Please share your advice with me! I open to advice from others as well. I think the choices are between the numerous Nikon options and the OM System 1 mii unless someone has a better option! Thanks so much!
@@juligonzalez686 I’d look at the z6iii personally. It’s on sale at the moment. Paired with the 180-600 which is relatively cheap compared to others you’d have a great system to start with for birds and sports. The z6iii AF is next level and it’s fast enough with the partially stacked sensor for sports or wildlife. That is what I’d recommend to get you started. OM system just isn’t innovating and enough these days for me to trust them for future proofing especially if I’m buying into a new system. Let me know what you end up with and thanks for watching!
@@wesleystreetshots thank you so much for your suggestion. I do feel like Nikon is the way to go. And I agree the Z6iii is probably the best middle ground, not the cheapest basic and not crazy professional. I enjoyed your video and subscribed to watch more! Thanks again!
Full frame gives you the possibility to crop your images without losing to much quality and you’ll definitely need to do that with wilde life. I agree that Nikon has the best tele lenses.
@@michaelajoseph6856 Thanks, that is a great point! I am very much leaning toward the Z6III The Z8 is just so expensive. I was hoping to get away with a Z50 II but I think it is too entry level for what I want now. And I read many comments on how it might not be as good as it looks on paper when it comes down to cropping and birds in Flight. Thanks for your reply!
Love the Fuji as well. I have not used tge XT5 …I like the PSAM on other models XS20 or X-H2. I like the weight, size and price but the images are excellent and so creative with its film simulations. I traveled to destinations far from home and Fuji never disappoints. I also shoot with a Sony RX 100 M7 as my back up. A true do it all compact with impressive capabilities
I agree, my XH2 was for shoots for ME, I use my R6 for my portrait work. I use the XH2 for street/landscape/automotive. I would like to do more Peter Coulson type model work and the XH2 is the balls for B&W, see if they can get that firmware updated.
ergonomics are personal opinion, what i would suggest is get to a store with experience center or rent different company models for few days and determine which u like the most. As i sony user i like the ergonomics of cannon and nikon more. Ergonics are subjective, remember that
Depends on what your plan is to shoot. If your aim is mostly photo, the X-T5 or X-T50 depending on your budget. My favorite prim is the 33mm f1.4 or I’d recommend the 35mm f2 budget depending. If mostly video the X-H2 or X-S20 and the 23mm f1.4 or even the new kit lens to start. The 16-50. Tell me a little bit about what you plan to shoot?
@ my main use case is travel, so compactness and picture quality is highest priority - it has to beat an iPhone pro with the AI help that it gets. Another use case is indoor party or events, so low light performance is key. As you can see I’m not a professional paid photographer, just do this for fun and capturing memories quality photos.
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful for somebody looking to buy into a system. You made some valid points. For me Sony has the best colors and I even prefere the menus old and new. Their cameras are easy to use, reliable, exciting and are brilliant performers. The skin tones from Fuji look on magenta side to me and Canon is too warm (orange). Nikon is ok (on the cold and sterile side) but the newer camera bodies and lenses are too big and heavy for me. I know the perception of colors is subjective. We see them with our brains and how we perceive them is impacted by our experienced, memories and the places where we live. Looking forward to see more of your images no matter which camera you use.
Buy one brand and stick with it. I got a Canon point and shoot in 2001. I never left, and still shoot with Canon to this day and made a profession out of it. Canon has never let me down and I've never had any desire to switch. Meanwhile ALL my photog friends over the past 20 years have gone from Canon, to Nikon, to Sony, to Fuji, to medium format, back to Canon, etc... their photography never changed even 1 bit aside from minor progressions from experience. Meanwhile they lost THOUSANDS of dollars over the years and I've been happily shooting along without any temptation from other brands. Tried Sony and Fuji, hated the bodies (especially the Fuji felt like a toy, and Sony wasn't much better, especially the back LCDs). Nikons are a step sideways at best from Canon, so no benefit. Canon has the best, most rugged bodies with the best ergos and menus. Their EF lenses work 100% like native mirrorless, and the R6 II as an example was the only cam in its price that has full frame oversampled 4k60 for video (S5 II and A7IV only have cropped 4k60) and the photo is way faster. z6III came out 2 years later and still lags behind the R6 II in many areas. Again, at best it's a step sideways. Brand really makes no difference.
@@77dris for me it was curiosity. But after trying them all I can truly say what I like. It’s funny how I feel like Canons bodies feel plasticky even though they aren’t and my x-h2s feels robust but you felt that were toy like. In the end all of these brands will do what most need them to do these days. Comes down to what is good for the user! Thanks for your perspective! I appreciate it.
No Canon ergonomic is the worst for me, I had Sony, Fuji and Nikon, I prefer them over Canon by far! Maybe Sony isn’t that great sometimes but I just can’t with Canon.
3, 2, 1... brand fight. Haha. I love Panasonic. Tried so much over all the years. Always came back to Panasonic. Will not switch anymore. I carry my camera all day long. Barely possible with any other camera brand. Yes, Sony produces compact bodies, but the lenses... If they are small, they are not good. If they are good, they are not small. 🤷♀️ With mFT I got both. Small and good optical quality. The minimalist side of me is fighting with my GAS for years. Haha.
We all have fought with GAS. I can't get rid of mine and this channel only serves to make it worse. Now m 4/3 is not something I've spent a lot of time with so maybe I need to... oh no GAS strikes again!
@wesleystreetshots I want to emphasize that what I say is specifically for photography, not for video. Since the release of the Pocket 3, there’s now a fantastic option for high video quality in a truly pocketable form. However, when it comes to pocketable cameras for still photography, I’ve tried numerous 1-inch sensor models, and none of them deliver the image quality I’m looking for, especially in low-light situations. For photos, Micro Four Thirds (MFT) remains the only viable option so far. I think GAS is not the badest way how men could spend their money. There are much worse options out there. 🤣
I stopped myself at sigma fp, video and still combo all perfectly fine for me. I find myself having GAS over old gears more than new cam. 5d series , old x100 , old fuji sensor. Old camera have their own character more than new stuffs
No doubt. I love using the old lenses on modern cameras too for that look you can't get with modern lenses. And I'm on the lookout for a good condition X-Pro2 because I've heard so many good things about that sensor and haven't shot it myself.
It's good stuff. If you like cheap older cameras, look for a 6D. It stands out as one of my favorite cameras I've used and the only one I've ever used til death. The weight to grip size is great, and though it has the basic 9 point AF, the sensor is very good and center point very sensitive. Used to have the most wind for astro photos for a long time and the colors from that camera are the perfect encapsulation of what "canon color" used to be. Nowadays Canon color is a bit worse and other brands like sony better, all about on the same page honestly. 5D2 is a worse camera but has richer browns instead of creamy beige like the 6D. Hard to describe but this applies to raws as well, not just jpeg stuff. It's about the color filters on the sensors themselves.
Great thoughts and thanks for posting. I'm the opposite - I detest Fuji. I slummed along with them for over a decade. Nine different bodies, 12 lenses, cost me a fortune over the years. They kept saying things would improve, but they never did. I was invested too heavily with lenses to change, so I kept hangin in there. Wasn't until over two years ago, I bit the bullet and swapped over to Nikon Z. My customers all commented on the sudden magical quality of my images. My main client who looked like they were leaving me, have become solid and rave about my work now. I can now pull shadows up on images over 1600 ISO and now the thing doesn't look like it was taken on a potato. Sorry, but I was glad to see the end of Fuji.
The low light there is some of the full frame effect.. bigger sensors do just perform better, it's basic physics. Fuji is good for fun but professionally it's less so.
@wesleystreetshots yeah absolutly :) look im not immune to that ;) thats why im lookin in to the gfx system rn but juust looking 😅 and yess Fuji haad to deliver..its still not perfect but good enough for Fuji users now 😅😉
Pentax has yet to make a mirrorless camera lol. When/If they do, I would certainly want to try it. Their best option the K1 Mark II came out 6 years ago as this point. I loved my Pentax film camera back in the day and wish they would enter the modern era!
@wesleystreetshots "I tried EVERY brand of MIRRORLESS camera" then. Pentax is going for niche with DSLR, monochrome, etc. Leica is also niche, but they made the cut. I also just spent $3k on a K-3 III and 16-50 PLM so take that with a grain of salt.
@@wesleystreetshotsI was always in love with fuji and nikon bodies, but man... When I got my hands on a gfx 50r i was simply blown away by the beauty and colour richness of the files, among all the dynamic range... Albeit the size and less ergonomic is honestly a handicap, and is not the fastest autofocus you can find.. In fact is pretty slow😪. But if you can get by those compromises, it's a dream machine
Ive been into hobby photography in and out for roughly 8 years. I dont get what you people find in fuji. Its AF is a joke,its quality is a joke and i could mimic any film recipe with adobe soft. But i orefer to have a separate dedicated film camera not to fake but to actually make film photos. I still keep xt2 for occasions when i want ti make a "real.photographer impression" to gen z but overall i cant think of any scenarior in which my xt2 would beat my sony a7r3. With all due respect.
@@GuitarVocalHEroes I just like the colors, size, and manual dials. I use a Zf too and a Q3 for the same reason. Even though my Q3 blows everything else out of the water I still like them all depending on my mood. I’ve gotten great shots with them all.
@wesleystreetshots I get the Q3 idea. If I manage to have spare money,it's a q2 or Q3 I'm getting. I've got leica cl both in film and aps-c format and they both are awesome. Manual dials are but all the rest. XT2 is just as soulless to me as Sony. I mean,I stick to the experience I've had with those cameras, not their exterior sense.
Sony AF is rubbish in my experiences don’t know why RUclipsrs again and again spread this information. Me and a couple of my friends had the Sony A7 four and with fast lenses the focus never really never was on the iris was always on the eyelashes or on the nose Tip or whatever and basically everything useless no it’s not the camera. We send it in to Sony and they said it works fine at the end I sold it and came back to Canon, which is not number two, which is way better than Sony, it’s not comparison able at all. Canon is like 10 times better.
What Canon do you shoot with? I love all the brands but I've have had the best hit rate on Sony especially with AF-C tracking. We're talking a small percentage. Nikon has come a long way too. The margin is so slim these days which is why I don't often worry about AF anymore until Fuji puts out a FW update that almost breaks it. haha.
@ in my experience and some friends of mine that were also using Sony a74 the hit rate is 0 % because it never nails focus on the iris the camera just cannot do it. The seller in my store tested the camera with me and saw this major flaw. They said the camera just can’t do it any better so you better change the system which I did because I knew that canon is just fantastic. I had the R5 first and after switching I bought the R8 which is also fine. This hype with Sony is just insane probably because people are using zoom lenses and beginning from f 2.2 the problem disappears cause of wider shallow depth of field but wide open the Sony cannot hit the iris that’s just reality. Sony has done a great job of getting all young influencers for video specs.
@@captaincook6283what lens did you test with on the Sony? Variety of lenses? Interesting though, but I have heard nothing tops Canon's autofocus these days. But all of the big 3 are very very good.
I shoot Sony now but when I tried Canon R8 it lost me when I turned the head half way. The focus got confused and it jumped around. Of course it is different in the Canon latest released cameras with advanced AI. Sonys from the last 4 yers never do that. In the end the camera which works for you is the best one.
Man, thanks for this one, and great pics! And I can relate to everything you say. I'm currently looking to get a new camera that's good to travel with. I travel for work, got heaps of tools to carry so size and weight is important. Thought about a Sony A7Cii and while a great camera it doesn't inspire me at all. Also, when I see images of Nikon, especially with the 1.8 lenses (or anything Leica) I realize I prefer those images by quite a bit. Guess I'll wait for the X-Pro4 that once released, if at all, won't be unavailable until 2029 or so...
@@turboplopp Man I would fly to Tokyo to get a X-Pro 4 if I had to. I can’t wait for that camera to come out!! You got to use what inspires you especially since all of these cameras are so close in image quality unless you pixel peep.
Thank you for video! Im looking now for Sony, Fuji and Canon. Cant decide which one should i choose. İ wanna start doing photography and videos sometimes. İ have experience in photography just not at pro level. My budget is around 1k dollars. Want to get body+lens. The options im looking right now is Sony ZVE10, a6400/6500, Canon M50 II and Fuji XT30 II series. İll be happy if you can help me to choose or give some other options😄
Thank you! I wouldn't recommend the M50ii due to the lens mount going away in favor of the RF mount. That would limit your lens options severely. Canon doesn't allow 3rd party lenses either even on their new lens mount. The ZVE10 doesn't have a viewfinder which I prefer for photography especially. If going new, I would recommend the X-T30ii with the kit lens. Then you can add lenses and grow from there. For a few extra dollars you can get the X-S20 that adds IBIS and a flippy screen for video. Cheers.
I've always had Canons (rebel, 5D, 6D, 1D, R6) since 2008. I picked them because of the easy ergonomics and menus :-).
I've also owned them all recently. After the dust settled I stayed with the lumix s9, nikon zf, and sony zve10ii. They each have their own place for me. Nikon for the lenses. Panasonic for vloggy video. Sony for the small photography edc. So my daily backpack has the panny and the sony in it, both with the kit lenses.(18-40 panny, 16-50 sony). These cameras are so small it's easy to have both on me.
“Spend some time in the stores playing with the bodies” , pause 😂
hahahaha. You know how we do it! JK.
@ no Diddy 😂
@@MadefromJava that will never get old! 😭😂
I just want to mention that the cameras do not have souls. The soul comes from the mind and the heart of the photographer. If you feel comfortable with your camera the images will speak for themselves. It looks like all your cameras have souls. Yours!
My “minimalist tendencies” drove me to sell all my gear and just get a Sony a7CR with the 24mm G f2.8, 50mm G f2.5 and Sigma 90 DG DN f2.8. Lovin’ it!
@@m3photo726 this has been something I’ve thought about quite a bit. I love those 2.5G lenses.
Dude, is the sigma 90 worth it? Or shoul I maybe go for something like the Sirui 85mm f1.4 Aurora?
@ My kit is street portable. The Sirui is heavier, longer and wider. Besides, CA is more pronounced and in any case I wouldn’t lug this around just for the sake of taking two or three shots at f1.4. It’s good to have a choice. Go for it if it’s what you prefer …
@@prof_jesus what’s your use case? I primarily shoot street and I tend to get the smallest form factor that also has great performance.
Agree with you on the sony. Everything on paper is technically perfect for the Sony, focusing is #1 in the industry, perfectly sharp images, its great. but it just lacks character/soul, images came out technically perfect but no interest.
bodys are functional but it dosent inspire me to want to shoot with them
Thanks for this. I have used the Fujifilm X bodies (XT3's, XT4's and XH2's for the likes of ELLE, GRAZIA, VOGUE, magazines, etc... professional shoots, and their GF system GFX 50s's and GFX50Sll's.
Fair discussion, what I always find interesting but not a surprise is how subjective camera use is. I’ve heard many folks discuss the same brands and have quite different preferences. Folks who love LUMIX menus, but hate Sony’s as an example. Similar for colors on different brands, love Cañon, dislike Fuji etc You shared your key points well, but left it with folks to decide what works best for them. I’d bet for many will be different,but that’s OK, different needs/preferences warrant a different tool! Nicely done.
@@gordon3988 I tried to do that in a few spots but I agree I could have done it a little better!
@ no, you did it well.
I shoot Fuji now having Ng gone from canon to Nikon to Fuji to L mount to Fuji and the colour science leaves me utterly cold. I don't get it? People are so excited and I think it is the least interesting thing. Give me good solid colours and I'll work out what to do with them.
Fair yeah. I think these days most color science is very similar. Also the old things are less true nowadays. Old Canon used to have amazing color and modern is just fine, Sony was awful green funk and now is fine, Nikon has stayed about the same for the most part. Canon menus got bloated, Sony menus got a bit better. Nikon's autofocus was one of the best and then Nikon was then canon was again, and Canon was the fastest in the film era. Canon has great dynamic range now as good as any Sony and Sony's a1 and A9's might even be worse. Also Panasonic.. exists now. Nikon's Z8 is probably a good compromise of them all but their Z6/Z7 isn't as good as the A7r, a7, or R5, R6.
I think most cameras are pretty good these days and it would be hard to go wrong with any that has the right style for you. Either vintage style or ergonomic, fast shooter or slower shooter.@@obscurelines
Great video - I love my Fuji, but have big hands so I've been thinking about getting a Nikon Zf, because I can't abandon the classic style!
@@bryanbrew5159 I love the Zf but there is no grip like on the x-t5. But it’s a great camera. I have a video comparing them too. Appreciate the comment !
Hay Wez just subbed after watching your round up video. Nice work. Just a hobbyist but use Nikon DSLRs D810/D7000, Fujifilm xs20, Olympus Ep5 and em1ii.
Love them all for various reasons. I know Om systems is micro fourth thirds and pentax is kind of obscure brand but you did leave these two companies out. Look forward to seeing what other videos you put out👍🏾
@@76steps thank you for watching and subscribing! I really appreciate it.
Love that shot at 3:14. Pretty solid analysis of the brands. I'm a Sony shooter (Autofocus is beastly) primarily but love carrying and using my micro 4/3 Lumix G85 when I am out and about (my fun camera).
@@triumph_cv thank you!! The a7iv is the real deal. Performed well in Portugal. I’m definitely interested in what the a7v will look like!
Superb cross body review of the current manufacturers. I own a Fuji XT5 as my main camera. A leica D-Lux 8 as my travel and sub camera & my wife uses my old Ricoh GIIIX.
I appreciate the kind words! I have wanted to get a Ricoh for some time, but just can't justify it having the Q3.
I held my breath with the Leica and Fuji reviews haha. I’m in total agreement with you. I’m considering buying my first Nikon but unsure what I would justify the purchase with. Looking at some of your work that displayed in this video, I am a fan! Those glamour type shots were amazing. Also for one of your wedding shots, was that at The Secret Garden on baseline? The outdoor staircase looked familiar. Great video.
That was the Secret Garden. I've shot so many venues in the valley but that one was a lot of fun. And those model shots were with a Fuji X-T4 and 35mm f2. Another fun shoot. My day job is prohibiting me from doing these more often!! I appreciate your feedback as always!
I'm a hobbyist and have a X-Pro 2, a Nikon D750 and a Canon R8.
I decided to sell my Canon and will stay with fuji as my main system and the Nikon because I love to have one DSLR.
I use a fujifilm xt30ii I just really started getting serious about photography in March and I’m looking at some point to maybe expand my knowledge with other cameras at some point in the future but the xt30ii is pretty good for now.
I use my Fuji Xs-20 for sports, and yes, sometimes the autofocus can be finicky and hit or miss. However, when it does hit, it is phenomenal. Criminally underrated cameras
@@timmypeterson144 exactly. It’s a lot closer than we make it out to be.
Using the first Leica Q (best pictures) Ricoh GR3 (for street unbeatable) Fuji XT2 and Xs20( most inspiring and fun). If I had to start from scratch I would get a Leica Q3 and a Fuji XT5 or XT50.
Why XT50 and not XS20?
I enjoyed your video and i agree with what you're saying BUT i think (especially for travel) you left out probably the best brand (i said it again: for travel).
In my humble opinion anyone looking for a travel camera system must consider Olympus - om system. I ve used Nikon, Canon, Sony in the past.
For travel photography (especially if you hike snowshoing, Sea kayaking etc) Olympus is the best system because of the size - weight ( especially size and weight of the lenses) and the best weather sealing in the industry. The 12-40 2.8 or the 12-100 mm f4 lenses are the best choises for travel. Also the tiny Panasonic 9 mm 1.7 is a fantastic lens if someone looking for something wider. The week spot of the system is the night photography but it's not terrible. You can work around the small size of the sensor with a good fast prime lens ( like Olympus 17 mm 1.2).
Happy new year and greetings from Greece!
They are on my radar now that several people have mentioned them! I use my X-T5 for travel quite a bit. Greece, my family's homeland! I can't wait to visit!!
Thanks, I shoot professionally with two XH2s. 25 years with canon 12 years with Nikon and since two years ago with fuji. Hugs from Portugal
One of my favorite countries I've traveled to and where I hope to live one day! Right back at ya!!!
@ you have to cross the Tagus river to the south parte of Lisbon, were I live. 16 km of beach 👌🥂 Hugs
Use an A7riii camera and love it. And the AF lenses I use are either Sigma or Canon EF with the Sigma adapter. Great fast focus even with those Canon EF lenses.
The A7 3 is probably the best mirrorless for the dollar right now.
And I say this as a Canon shooter.
I shot Nikon DSLR's from the D40 to D7200, then moved to Fuji last year with the X-S10 and I love it! I'm just a hobbyist now and primarily shoot landscape, so the AF isn't an issue for me... single point AF-S for life haha
One of the best videos about camera subject, thanks for sharing. How is Fuji in low light conditions? I am retiring in few months and need a toy to play with. Mostly landscape photography since old people don't like to be photographed. And some videos as well. I narrowed down to Fuji xs20 and Nikon z6 ii but would prefer compact system. I own Sony RX100 v now. My lenses would be kit zoom and one fast prime for indoor.
@@stanleygabrel1045 thank you!! I would say you couldn’t go wrong with either camera. I’ve owned them both. Mostly shot the z6ii at weddings. It always performed admiringly indoors as did the x-s20. I’d lean towards the z6ii because it’s weather sealed and has two card slots if photo is your main priority. The x-s20 however had much better video specs, a better screen for video, and is much smaller. So for you it would have to come down to what you’ll do more off. If that’s video and not in bad weather the Fuji. If it’s landscapes or a chance of shooting in weather the Nikon. Of course the z6iii would be absolutely perfect for you if that’s in your budget. Cheers.
I'm only a hobbyist. I'm waiting until 2025 to go mirrorless, now I have Canon and Nikon DSLRs.
I would go with Nikon, but one of my reasons to go mirrorless is the size, Nikon haven't any camera with the small size of the Fuji XT30 or XE4. I prefer small cameras to travel, to hiking, etc, like the Fuji small bodies. But the difference between Fuji and Nikon in noise and ISO performance is a big con, and the AF Fuji problems some reviews said are notorious. Maybe Sony could be a good middle ground for full frame good ISO performance in smallish body.
@@amermeleitor Great points! Fuji’s AF was fine until the last FW upgrade. And even then I’ve still gotten decent results. I’d still stick to Nikons for paid work however for now. The Sony A7C may be a good option for you with one of the 2.5 G primes. Amazing AF, great glass, FF, IBIS, and weather sealed. On the pricy side however. I love the X-T5 with the 27mm f2.8 pancake lens. Perfect small form factor for travel for me when I don’t take my Q3. Thanks for the comment!
@wesleystreetshots thanks for the reply. One question: do you find the Fuji raw sharp enough? I have had Nikon mirrorless (Z50, Z30) and years ago the Sony A6000, just for trying them. But never Fuji. And some reviewers say that Fuji images are not that sharp. It's not a key thing for me, except maybe in closeups or macro shots, but it would be good to know before trying Fuji
@ it depends on what glass you use. If you’re using one of the 1.4 primes like the 33, 18, or 23 I find them excellent when combined with the 40mp sensor in the X-T5 or X-H2. The 16-80 for example isn’t the sharpest but it’s an older piece of glass. The smaller f2 glass is good but not on par with the f1.4 lenses Fuji recently released.
I own fairly complete Nikon, Fuji, Olympus and Panasonic systems as well as a Fuji GSW690. Fuji has been the most unreliable with 3 out of 3 bodies needing expensive repairs. Love my Olympus EM1 MkIII and Panasonic G9 and their extraordinary lenses. But the one camera that always delivers is the Nikon D850 with a Tamron 24-70 GII. I just printed a 1.2 meter wide harness racing print and it is fantastic. The Tamron 70-200GII is glued to the other D850 body. Holidays? The Fuji XT2 with kit lens- 18-55 and 14mm f2.8. Gliding into semi retirement I’ll probably keep the G9 and the PanaLeica lenses. I’ve been a pro for 52 years.
@@agylub From what I’ve heard as well, Fuji isn’t the most reliable so I decided to take it out in the rain last week and thoroughly tested it however and no issues thus far. That video is out tomorrow. That being said, I agree. I’ve also found my Nikon’s to be most reliable and now that their AF is competitive, they are my favorite! Still love my 1970s vintage Nikon Fe that continues to perform! I def need to give M 4/3 a chance though. Absolutely love photography and don’t see that stopping although I don’t shoot weddings much anymore, I’ll always shoot street and travel! Happy New Year!
I’ve also tried everything and my dream is an xPro4 with a new square sensor to use all existing lenses in a new bigger format
I am like you with Fuji. I had the X-T1, X-T2 and X-T3 which were great for landscapes. I eventually traded them and bought the X-T30 II which I absolutely love for landscapes. The X-H1 is also in my bag with the battery extender which gets some use. I own the Canon R10 and RP. Eventually, I want to get one body, one manufacturer for landscapes, but, I haven't settled on what manufacturer to go with. I have owned Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony, in APSC and Full-Frame Bodies over the years. Since I already have Canon FF lenses, although with R Mounts, it might be best to stay with Canon, choosing to trade everything for the R7 which has IBIS and get two L Series lenses. The 24-70mm and 70-200mm were lenses I had with my 5DMarkIV, which was my 1st Canon Body. I don't shoot video, so that is not something I care about, since my iPhone is with me if I want to capture a barge coming up the Mississippi River.
@@WilliamWallaceRoss my wedding was shot with the 5D Miv! Love those images. I just hope Canon opens up their lens mount. I liked shooting the R6ii as well. The glass is expensive and no third party option when you want something a little cheaper keeps me from going into Canon for now. I follow a RUclipsr that specializes in landscape. He’s the one that convinced me to give the Nikon Z8 a try. It’s a little chunky but I love it for landscapes. I took it to Ireland when I first started the channel. Bad video. Good examples still. lol.
wow I wasn't expecting that, true honesty
@@LouisLuzuka thank you!!
@@wesleystreetshots what focal lengths do you use / lenses (crop or ff equivalent)
which is your fave
@@LouisLuzuka I love the 40-50mm range. For Fuji that’s the 27mm f2.8 or 33mm f.14. For Sony, Nikon, etc 40 or 50. I lean toward 40 these days to give just a little extra room. 28mm is the other focal length I’ll shoot in tighter cities or if shooting a wedding group shots with less distortion than a 24mm.
@@wesleystreetshots I agree, 40mm is my sweet spot so 24mm on aps c but I'm leaning towards 28-35mm on aps c as well
I'm having a hard time using my 50mm + on my aps c, which is just the reason why I have more comfort with going wider and not ultra wide but yes thank you for the insights
Use the Nikon Z8 professionally, but have the new Nikon Z50II on pre-order for trips and fun.
I loved the Z8! I wish Nikon would have upgraded the sensor in the Z50ii but that Expeed 7 processor is going to certainly step up the performance. And you can use all the same lenses which is awesome.
Nikon Z6! Started with the Nikon D3000, then D7000, then D600. After a while, first jump into mirrorless with the Sony a6300, then a7rii, loved it and used it for a while. Then I got a Fuji X-T2, loved it too but missed full frame and I water damaged inside, I fixed it but I went back to Nikon with the Z6! I love it! Next will be a Zf or Z6iii for sure!
(Sorry Canon, I just hate the ergonomics, tried it in a store)
@@chromaticvisuelle Absolutely love my Zf and the Z6iii is on my radar too! And def agree on the ergos of Sony and Canon.
Which option is better for wedding photography: Sony A7III or Nikon z6II?
That is a tough one. They both are 24mp back side illuminated sensors, dual card, slots, . On paper they are too close to call. The Sony is going to have far superior autofocus compared to the Z6ii but if I look at my photos with each, I prefer the colors of the Nikon Z6ii. I've found the AF to be good enough on the Z6ii for me so I would go with it. Most of the wedding photos in the Nikon section were taken with the Z6ii. If you can afford to move up to the Z6iii you would have a very capable AF system with Nikon colors. And Nikon's ergos are my favorite as well. My knuckles hit the lens on the larger lenses on the a7iii which you would often use at a wedding. They would both be great options though. For weddings, dual card slots, weather sealed, good IBIS, and good low light performance are some of the things I prioritize. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching.
@@wesleystreetshots I'm leaning more towards the Sony, as I currently have many requests for dog photography so it will be kinda mixed you know... weddings and dog photoshoots. The faster the autofocus, the better. The Nikon Z6III is too expensive for me at the moment. It will probably be best if I visit a camera store and test both cameras. Thanks for the information and take care!
Z6ii, Xqd cards are amazing! Z lenses are amazing and affordable as well!
Thanks for this video, it was helpful. I do have a question, I am a hobbyist who doesn’t like to post process, I own a lot of older, fun cameras, but I was hoping to get something that would be great for sports and birds. I was really considering the OM system 1, mii, but then came across the Nikon Z series and was considering going with Nikon. But then as a hobbyist do I go all out & get the Z8, might be overkill. Maybe look at the Z50mii, or the Z6miii???? Or could I get decent sports and bird shots w/a ZFC. Or should I leave the cute looking camera role to my Fujis? I want to take really sharp soccer & football shots as well as birds in trees moving quickly & while in flight. Please share your advice with me! I open to advice from others as well. I think the choices are between the numerous Nikon options and the OM System 1 mii unless someone has a better option! Thanks so much!
@@juligonzalez686 I’d look at the z6iii personally. It’s on sale at the moment. Paired with the 180-600 which is relatively cheap compared to others you’d have a great system to start with for birds and sports. The z6iii AF is next level and it’s fast enough with the partially stacked sensor for sports or wildlife. That is what I’d recommend to get you started. OM system just isn’t innovating and enough these days for me to trust them for future proofing especially if I’m buying into a new system. Let me know what you end up with and thanks for watching!
@@wesleystreetshots thank you so much for your suggestion. I do feel like Nikon is the way to go. And I agree the Z6iii is probably the best middle ground, not the cheapest basic and not crazy professional. I enjoyed your video and subscribed to watch more! Thanks again!
Full frame gives you the possibility to crop your images without losing to much quality and you’ll definitely need to do that with wilde life. I agree that Nikon has the best tele lenses.
@@michaelajoseph6856 Thanks, that is a great point! I am very much leaning toward the Z6III The Z8 is just so expensive. I was hoping to get away with a Z50 II but I think it is too entry level for what I want now. And I read many comments on how it might not be as good as it looks on paper when it comes down to cropping and birds in Flight. Thanks for your reply!
Love the Fuji as well. I have not used tge XT5 …I like the PSAM on other models XS20 or X-H2. I like the weight, size and price but the images are excellent and so creative with its film simulations. I traveled to destinations far from home and Fuji never disappoints. I also shoot with a Sony RX 100 M7 as my back up. A true do it all compact with impressive capabilities
I agree, my XH2 was for shoots for ME, I use my R6 for my portrait work. I use the XH2 for street/landscape/automotive. I would like to do more Peter Coulson type model work and the XH2 is the balls for B&W, see if they can get that firmware updated.
ergonomics are personal opinion, what i would suggest is get to a store with experience center or rent different company models for few days and determine which u like the most. As i sony user i like the ergonomics of cannon and nikon more. Ergonics are subjective, remember that
I completely agree!
What Fuji camera and lenses do you recommend?
Depends on what your plan is to shoot. If your aim is mostly photo, the X-T5 or X-T50 depending on your budget. My favorite prim is the 33mm f1.4 or I’d recommend the 35mm f2 budget depending. If mostly video the X-H2 or X-S20 and the 23mm f1.4 or even the new kit lens to start. The 16-50. Tell me a little bit about what you plan to shoot?
@ my main use case is travel, so compactness and picture quality is highest priority - it has to beat an iPhone pro with the AI help that it gets. Another use case is indoor party or events, so low light performance is key. As you can see I’m not a professional paid photographer, just do this for fun and capturing memories quality photos.
Xs20 and sigma 18-50
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful for somebody looking to buy into a system. You made some valid points. For me Sony has the best colors and I even prefere the menus old and new. Their cameras are easy to use, reliable, exciting and are brilliant performers. The skin tones from Fuji look on magenta side to me and Canon is too warm (orange). Nikon is ok (on the cold and sterile side) but the newer camera bodies and lenses are too big and heavy for me. I know the perception of colors is subjective. We see them with our brains and how we perceive them is impacted by our experienced, memories and the places where we live. Looking forward to see more of your images no matter which camera you use.
@@michaelajoseph6856 thank you! And I agree about the colors. It’s so subjective. That being said I’ve gotten great shots with every brand!
@ And you proved it. Gorgeous shots. Thanks for sharing them.
Buy one brand and stick with it. I got a Canon point and shoot in 2001. I never left, and still shoot with Canon to this day and made a profession out of it. Canon has never let me down and I've never had any desire to switch. Meanwhile ALL my photog friends over the past 20 years have gone from Canon, to Nikon, to Sony, to Fuji, to medium format, back to Canon, etc... their photography never changed even 1 bit aside from minor progressions from experience. Meanwhile they lost THOUSANDS of dollars over the years and I've been happily shooting along without any temptation from other brands. Tried Sony and Fuji, hated the bodies (especially the Fuji felt like a toy, and Sony wasn't much better, especially the back LCDs). Nikons are a step sideways at best from Canon, so no benefit.
Canon has the best, most rugged bodies with the best ergos and menus. Their EF lenses work 100% like native mirrorless, and the R6 II as an example was the only cam in its price that has full frame oversampled 4k60 for video (S5 II and A7IV only have cropped 4k60) and the photo is way faster. z6III came out 2 years later and still lags behind the R6 II in many areas. Again, at best it's a step sideways.
Brand really makes no difference.
@@77dris for me it was curiosity. But after trying them all I can truly say what I like. It’s funny how I feel like Canons bodies feel plasticky even though they aren’t and my x-h2s feels robust but you felt that were toy like. In the end all of these brands will do what most need them to do these days. Comes down to what is good for the user! Thanks for your perspective! I appreciate it.
No Canon ergonomic is the worst for me, I had Sony, Fuji and Nikon, I prefer them over Canon by far! Maybe Sony isn’t that great sometimes but I just can’t with Canon.
3, 2, 1... brand fight. Haha.
I love Panasonic. Tried so much over all the years. Always came back to Panasonic. Will not switch anymore.
I carry my camera all day long. Barely possible with any other camera brand. Yes, Sony produces compact bodies, but the lenses... If they are small, they are not good. If they are good, they are not small. 🤷♀️
With mFT I got both. Small and good optical quality.
The minimalist side of me is fighting with my GAS for years. Haha.
We all have fought with GAS. I can't get rid of mine and this channel only serves to make it worse. Now m 4/3 is not something I've spent a lot of time with so maybe I need to... oh no GAS strikes again!
@wesleystreetshots I want to emphasize that what I say is specifically for photography, not for video. Since the release of the Pocket 3, there’s now a fantastic option for high video quality in a truly pocketable form. However, when it comes to pocketable cameras for still photography, I’ve tried numerous 1-inch sensor models, and none of them deliver the image quality I’m looking for, especially in low-light situations. For photos, Micro Four Thirds (MFT) remains the only viable option so far.
I think GAS is not the badest way how men could spend their money. There are much worse options out there. 🤣
@ haha no doubt. And couldn’t agree more. I tried the Sony rx100 vii and it was pretty disappointing so I’ve not gone smaller than APS-C since.
I stopped myself at sigma fp, video and still combo all perfectly fine for me. I find myself having GAS over old gears more than new cam. 5d series , old x100 , old fuji sensor. Old camera have their own character more than new stuffs
No doubt. I love using the old lenses on modern cameras too for that look you can't get with modern lenses. And I'm on the lookout for a good condition X-Pro2 because I've heard so many good things about that sensor and haven't shot it myself.
It's good stuff. If you like cheap older cameras, look for a 6D. It stands out as one of my favorite cameras I've used and the only one I've ever used til death. The weight to grip size is great, and though it has the basic 9 point AF, the sensor is very good and center point very sensitive. Used to have the most wind for astro photos for a long time and the colors from that camera are the perfect encapsulation of what "canon color" used to be. Nowadays Canon color is a bit worse and other brands like sony better, all about on the same page honestly. 5D2 is a worse camera but has richer browns instead of creamy beige like the 6D. Hard to describe but this applies to raws as well, not just jpeg stuff. It's about the color filters on the sensors themselves.
Great thoughts and thanks for posting. I'm the opposite - I detest Fuji. I slummed along with them for over a decade. Nine different bodies, 12 lenses, cost me a fortune over the years. They kept saying things would improve, but they never did. I was invested too heavily with lenses to change, so I kept hangin in there. Wasn't until over two years ago, I bit the bullet and swapped over to Nikon Z. My customers all commented on the sudden magical quality of my images. My main client who looked like they were leaving me, have become solid and rave about my work now. I can now pull shadows up on images over 1600 ISO and now the thing doesn't look like it was taken on a potato. Sorry, but I was glad to see the end of Fuji.
There is something about the images with amazing Nikon glass! So easy to edit and amazing colors for weddings, portraits, etc!
The low light there is some of the full frame effect.. bigger sensors do just perform better, it's basic physics. Fuji is good for fun but professionally it's less so.
Now even the AF is good again :) I shoot professional with Fuji most for prints and NO costumer ever sayd "oh thats apsc i dont like that"
Exactly! It's all in your (or in this case my) head. Thanks for the comment and so glad Fuji finally addressed the AF via the update!!
@wesleystreetshots yeah absolutly :) look im not immune to that ;) thats why im lookin in to the gfx system rn but juust looking 😅 and yess Fuji haad to deliver..its still not perfect but good enough for Fuji users now 😅😉
"I tried EVERY brand," but Pentax is relegated to an offhand comment about the film era. Sheesh.
Pentax has yet to make a mirrorless camera lol. When/If they do, I would certainly want to try it. Their best option the K1 Mark II came out 6 years ago as this point. I loved my Pentax film camera back in the day and wish they would enter the modern era!
@wesleystreetshots "I tried EVERY brand of MIRRORLESS camera" then. Pentax is going for niche with DSLR, monochrome, etc. Leica is also niche, but they made the cut. I also just spent $3k on a K-3 III and 16-50 PLM so take that with a grain of salt.
@ my bad. Not trying to disrespect your purchase. I hope you enjoy it!
@@wesleystreetshots No disrespect taken, I'd just like to see them stay in business :)
I mean.. Pentax did make some, just a long time ago.
"I just got back from Amsterdam..."
(shows a photo from Rotterdam ;))
But hey, you've been to my country so I can't complain (much ;)).
Haha. Check out my Holland Vlog! I took photos in Amsterdam, Gouda, The Hauge, Rotterdam, and Haarlem. Love your country!!!!
no OM System?
@@velvetvideo no I’ve never tried a micro four thirds system. What would you recommend if I were? I just didn’t want to lose that dof.
So you reckon that if I gave you files from different cameras, you would be able to tell me which comes from which. I highly doubt it. Cheers.
Nah like I said in the video, if you take the time to edit, any RAW file can be made to look almost the same. I doubt it too.
wtf. why no GFX mention when it comes to fuji?
@@Juventinos I have yet to try the GFX systems. But I’m all ears if you have recommendations for everyone. Thanks!
Great job Wes! Wish we could grab a coffee again sometime !
Absolutely next time you're in town! Hope all is well up north!
Pentax and Nikon for me. 😊
Nikon and old I’m broke
Wait until you try GFX camera😮💨🤯
I am afraid I'll love it too much. Haha.
@@wesleystreetshotsI was always in love with fuji and nikon bodies, but man... When I got my hands on a gfx 50r i was simply blown away by the beauty and colour richness of the files, among all the dynamic range... Albeit the size and less ergonomic is honestly a handicap, and is not the fastest autofocus you can find.. In fact is pretty slow😪.
But if you can get by those compromises, it's a dream machine
Ive been into hobby photography in and out for roughly 8 years. I dont get what you people find in fuji. Its AF is a joke,its quality is a joke and i could mimic any film recipe with adobe soft. But i orefer to have a separate dedicated film camera not to fake but to actually make film photos. I still keep xt2 for occasions when i want ti make a "real.photographer impression" to gen z but overall i cant think of any scenarior in which my xt2 would beat my sony a7r3. With all due respect.
@@GuitarVocalHEroes I just like the colors, size, and manual dials. I use a Zf too and a Q3 for the same reason. Even though my Q3 blows everything else out of the water I still like them all depending on my mood. I’ve gotten great shots with them all.
@wesleystreetshots I get the Q3 idea. If I manage to have spare money,it's a q2 or Q3 I'm getting. I've got leica cl both in film and aps-c format and they both are awesome.
Manual dials are but all the rest. XT2 is just as soulless to me as Sony. I mean,I stick to the experience I've had with those cameras, not their exterior sense.
Using xt2, xt3 and xh2.
Which one is your favorite?
You said you used all the brands but I didn’t see OMS. You need to rework that title. Or Pentax also believe.
No sample photos.
@@MarttiSuomivuori you didn’t like the sample photos? I appreciate the comment!
Sony AF is rubbish in my experiences don’t know why RUclipsrs again and again spread this information. Me and a couple of my friends had the Sony A7 four and with fast lenses the focus never really never was on the iris was always on the eyelashes or on the nose Tip or whatever and basically everything useless no it’s not the camera. We send it in to Sony and they said it works fine at the end I sold it and came back to Canon, which is not number two, which is way better than Sony, it’s not comparison able at all. Canon is like 10 times
better.
What Canon do you shoot with? I love all the brands but I've have had the best hit rate on Sony especially with AF-C tracking. We're talking a small percentage. Nikon has come a long way too. The margin is so slim these days which is why I don't often worry about AF anymore until Fuji puts out a FW update that almost breaks it. haha.
@ in my experience and some friends of mine that were also using Sony a74 the hit rate is 0 % because it never nails focus on the iris the camera just cannot do it. The seller in my store tested the camera with me and saw this major flaw. They said the camera just can’t do it any better so you better change the system which I did because I knew that canon is just fantastic. I had the R5 first and after switching I bought the R8 which is also fine. This hype with Sony is just insane probably because people are using zoom lenses and beginning from f 2.2 the problem disappears cause of wider shallow depth of field but wide open the Sony cannot hit the iris that’s just reality. Sony has done a great job of getting all young influencers for video specs.
@@captaincook6283 good to know. I don't shoot Sony these days but hadn't noticed those issues in my time using the a7iv or prior with my a7rii.
@@captaincook6283what lens did you test with on the Sony? Variety of lenses? Interesting though, but I have heard nothing tops Canon's autofocus these days. But all of the big 3 are very very good.
I shoot Sony now but when I tried Canon R8 it lost me when I turned the head half way. The focus got confused and it jumped around. Of course it is different in the Canon latest released cameras with advanced AI. Sonys from the last 4 yers never do that. In the end the camera which works for you is the best one.
Sony and be done
Man, thanks for this one, and great pics! And I can relate to everything you say.
I'm currently looking to get a new camera that's good to travel with. I travel for work, got heaps of tools to carry so size and weight is important. Thought about a Sony A7Cii and while a great camera it doesn't inspire me at all. Also, when I see images of Nikon, especially with the 1.8 lenses (or anything Leica) I realize I prefer those images by quite a bit. Guess I'll wait for the X-Pro4 that once released, if at all, won't be unavailable until 2029 or so...
@@turboplopp Man I would fly to Tokyo to get a X-Pro 4 if I had to. I can’t wait for that camera to come out!! You got to use what inspires you especially since all of these cameras are so close in image quality unless you pixel peep.
Thank you for video! Im looking now for Sony, Fuji and Canon. Cant decide which one should i choose. İ wanna start doing photography and videos sometimes. İ have experience in photography just not at pro level. My budget is around 1k dollars. Want to get body+lens. The options im looking right now is Sony ZVE10, a6400/6500, Canon M50 II and Fuji XT30 II series. İll be happy if you can help me to choose or give some other options😄
Thank you! I wouldn't recommend the M50ii due to the lens mount going away in favor of the RF mount. That would limit your lens options severely. Canon doesn't allow 3rd party lenses either even on their new lens mount. The ZVE10 doesn't have a viewfinder which I prefer for photography especially. If going new, I would recommend the X-T30ii with the kit lens. Then you can add lenses and grow from there. For a few extra dollars you can get the X-S20 that adds IBIS and a flippy screen for video. Cheers.
@wesleystreetshots Thankk soo muchh!!!
Go in a store and try them!