Welcome to the family! :) I bought an X-t1 a few years back to try out, just like you. A couple of years forward and I´m all Fuji now and I have never regreted the switch from Canon. As time goes on I enjoy using the system more and more. I even no longer miss "the full frame look" because Fuji has lenses more than capable of creating very good separation and I often have to stop them down to get enough depth of field. I now primarily use an X-t3 and an X-pro 2 for pro work but I still like and use the X-t1 and I even have an X-100t as a pocketable solution, which has the same sensor as the X-t1. All very good cameras and the system is just brilliant. Happy shooting!
I brought an X-T1 about 12 months ago. And immediately sold off all my Olympus mirrorless cameras, all newer than the X--T1. For a camera from 2014, it outstripped those Olympus in advance features and output. I'll keep my X-T1 until it stops working, so about another 20 years. Weather-sealed, horizontal adjustment line, two screens in the viewfinder, the smaller second screen zoomed in to check the focus on the subject. With works in the horizontal and the vertical. The best film simulations, why beyond what those much newer Olympus cameras offered. Lens adaptability, to fit any lenses for manual focusing. In sort an amazing camera. I really should buy a second one......maybe two......
I just bought my first Fuji camera, an X-t1 just like you but 2 years later. Thanks for your video. I have been wanting to try fuji for a while now too.
I started off with XE2 (same sensor as XT1), then upgraded to XT20, then to XT3. Eventually I downgraded back to the XT1. Just something about the sensor that's very magical. Hold on to that camera body. The newer sensors don't look as nice when paired with legacy lenses like your pentax lens.
I've enjoyed photography for many years but my budget has always kept me from being able to actually buy a decent camera. now that I have just a couple hundred dollars to invest into the hobby, I'm thinking making this camera my very first camera purchase when going into the photography space. I'm really excited by your video and all the related videos regarding this camera. it really seems like it will fit my style and what I am aspiring to. thank you for the helpful resource!
So pleased I came across this video, and a video presenter who doesn't come across as animated as a Childrens Presenter, as is often the case with YT. Just bought this camera, my first fuji too, and awaiting my first fuji lens. Today I went out and shot with it using a cheap adapter and an old Zeiss lens, doing street photography for my instagram, and must say , I loved it. Thinking of selling some of my canon gear now.
January 4, 2022 and I just bought 2 of them today. Can't wait for them and the lenses to arrive! Traded all my Full Frame Nikon lenses and D750, Canon T5i and lenses, Sony a6000 and lenses, and Panasonic GX85 and lenses. All for a Fuji system with two X-T1 bodies. I'm all in.
@@boahandarrowsproductions4326 50mm f2, 35mm f2, 23mm f2, and the cheap XC zooms. Looking now to the 16mm 2.8 or 13mm 1.4 Viltrox. And the new 75mm 1.2.
@@billb8262 Coo. The small primes will be some space savers indeed. With two XT-1 bodies and those smaller lenses on a shoot would be coo. Thank you for getting back.
Thanks Rowan. I've had an XT1 for about 18 months and I agree wholeheartedly about the image quality and aesthetics. My only gripe is that the battery life is quite short compared to, say, my Olympus micro four thirds cameras. I always carry at least two spare batteries.
This is what I was looking for…after collecting almost all kmount lenses I didn’t wanna spend hundreds to get Fuji lenses. I’m getting PK adapter now. Thanks buddy!
00:30 I like the music you have chosen gentleman. I think you're new to RUclips. Keep in mind that even RUclips Audio library's no copyright called songs actually have copyrights. Most of the time copyright problems occur after 2 years you shared your video with this kind of music. The artist will not notice your video or the artist is wiser and not gonna make a copyright strike. These are the only chances you have if you are lucky. This is mainly because, RUclips Audio library doesn't sign a lifetime contract with artists. They usually sign 2 year. After 2 year artists are free to strike copyrights and earn money from your videos. That happened to me and I had no option other than changing the music / not earning money. I have started using the musics that RUclips Studio offers, which are absolutely 💯 % reliable and 💯% no copyright. There are nice jazz blues in there, which I use for background soft music. Other option is to use only small portions of the music. So, it will reduce the chance of the artist to notice it. And also, even if the artist have striked copyright, you can easily replace it without spoiling the whole video. With the other words, consider how easy it is gonna be to change the copyrighted music in case.
For ex film shooters, Fuji is the one to get. The prints from studio shots I get from the XT1, is better than what I got from my 6x6 Hasselblad loaded with Agfapan 100, or EPR. And its not even full frame!
Authentic, original and thorough content, Rowan! Thank you for having your own voice (and not just rehashing the popular topics/videos/information out there)- very refreshing!
Great review. Thanks! I am going through the same process with my Sony gear. Picking up a used X-T1 in 2 days. The physical dials are what interested me. Everyone seems to love the process compared to some of the newer style cameras.
Well, I've had the camera for a couple days now, and while I can appreciate how some people like the mojo of this camera, what I am blown away by is its IQ. My Sony Alpha has better specifications in every category, but I can consistently get better photos with the X-T1. Yes, the images on the Sony can be printed larger - but I am not a commercial photographer and I don't make posters. For everyday photos, the Fuji wins on the end result. I am guessing it is the lack of anti-aliasing on the Fuji that makes the difference, along with their colour science. Damn. I am a big fan of the more advanced system of the Sony over the physical dials of the Fuji, but the quality of the results from the Fuji are better. This is the exact opposite of what I was expecting.
@@ihavenoideahelp5239 I found it OK, but after getting the X-T1, and then an X-H1, I recently sold it all and went back to Sony. Wanted full frame, and Fuji doesn't have it. If I could afford a Fuji medium format camera, that would be my preference. But for now, Sony FF will have to do. I really love the Fuji colour science, but I find the Sony does a much better job with greens and browns in terms of clarity and dynamic range.
I bought mine in 2014 just after it was released. Just two months ago I bought another one because that first one was soon going to die So far that's not happened So now I have TWO XT1s Absolutely the best camera I've ever used I agree completely with everything you say. Actually one thing I don't agree with :this camera would be really good value even at a higher price LOL
I searched and bought two Nikon D700 (s) this year(2022). And I'm not even a pro🌝, just love this camera. Got a 9000shutter count and a 3000shutter count... pure gold 💛
Which film recipes did you use the most. Also wanted to shoot film but found that I’m happy with my xt 1 and was wondering what could get me a film style in my photos.
well, I have made the same thing. Bought an X-T1 a few months back because I was not really happy with my Canon M50. I mean that's a good camera and all but it lacks controls, the lens lineup is not really fleshed out on the EF-M mount, that sorta stuff. Bought it for about 250€ which is dirt cheap considering the price of other Fujis. Bought a XC 35mm F2 and an XF 18-135 to get all my common focal lengths, as well as adapting my 40 year old Nikon glass. In the begenning i thought I would miss things from the canon : Menus, incredible touch screen, fully rotating etc. But no, it was like it was never here, the amzing viewfinder made me forget about all that. Also, the X-T1 being an old Pro camera, you still have a lot of accesories to go with it : battery grips, hand grips, thumb grips, rubber replacement, new viewfinder eye piece... thing you wouldn't find forn an Entry level Canon or Sony. Considering buying a used X-T2 and using the X-T1 as a backup, but hey I might even buy another X-T1 considering how good it is (migh be good to have 4K recording with the X-T2 for some video work though)
Hello, request for a hint. Sometimes I take pictures with a flash indoors and when I used an SLR I didn't have this problem and now when I have a Fuji XT1 mirrorless camera there is a problem with the dark viewfinder. In the SLR, you know what I would not set, you can always see in the viewfinder, in the mirrorless camera, the automatic selects, say, 1/10s and it's ok, but I want to use the flash in the manual, e.g. 1/100, it gets dark, how can it be avoided so that the viewfinder does not react to change the exposure relative to the one suggested by the automation?
Hi there, Go to the set-up menu (wrench icon) and then to "Screen Set-Up", then to "Preview Exp/WB in Manual Mode" and turn that setting OFF. You'll then be able to see what you're doing in the EVF/LCD.
Howzit man, thanks for such a lovely review! I'm getting one of these for myself here in SA too. Just wanted to ask where are some of the best places locally to find second hand gear?
Hey Rowan :) Just watched your video and decided to subscribe actually. What peaked my interest at this particular time was the fact that i decided to get an adapter for my X-T10 i had around and never used. But i have shot with film more than digital the last couple of years and while i also have shot with both leica and nikon on the side, i started to enjoy going back to basics the more i shot it. I used to shoot film up until 2006 or so, then went down the digital rabbit hole, going from nikon, to fuji, to leica and back and forth hehe. I guess that journey was worthwhile since it made me realize after a long while using different bodies and lenses what i enjoyed the most and now decided to keep a few cameras and lenses and use them all the time. Also with the film cameras i went through these last couple of years i narrowed it down to a few Nikon film bodies and a few yentas bodies as well as some compacts. Now...back to the original point lol. So the Takumar lenses as you know are such a joy to shoot with and so small and compact, so i read a while that people used Sony and fuji to adapt those older M42 lenses. I was very intrigued by that and felt it would be very cool buying an adapter for my old X-T10 and try it out. I had a X-T1 and 2 and 3 in the past when i shot Fuji as well, and the X-T1 was actually the favorite out of all those three models for some of the reasons you talk about in your video. The sensor was very nice i recall, and i have shot some of my older favorite photos on it. They did something with the later sensors as well as made it bigger and crammed more AF features etc in it, but i liked it less for other reasons. So now im maybe looking to add another X-T1 again, think it would balance a little better with the X-T1 than the X-T10, but will see if i can find a good bargain on it. Thanks for the vid and hope you start adding some more content, we need more vids about film shooting and that realm! :) /regards Martin.
Welcome to the family! :) I bought an X-t1 a few years back to try out, just like you. A couple of years forward and I´m all Fuji now and I have never regreted the switch from Canon. As time goes on I enjoy using the system more and more. I even no longer miss "the full frame look" because Fuji has lenses more than capable of creating very good separation and I often have to stop them down to get enough depth of field. I now primarily use an X-t3 and an X-pro 2 for pro work but I still like and use the X-t1 and I even have an X-100t as a pocketable solution, which has the same sensor as the X-t1. All very good cameras and the system is just brilliant. Happy shooting!
I have the same set up as you. XT3 for work, x100T and XT1 for fun and family. Love Fuji!
I brought an X-T1 about 12 months ago. And immediately sold off all my Olympus mirrorless cameras, all newer than the X--T1. For a camera from 2014, it outstripped those Olympus in advance features and output. I'll keep my X-T1 until it stops working, so about another 20 years.
Weather-sealed, horizontal adjustment line, two screens in the viewfinder, the smaller second screen zoomed in to check the focus on the subject. With works in the horizontal and the vertical. The best film simulations, why beyond what those much newer Olympus cameras offered. Lens adaptability, to fit any lenses for manual focusing. In sort an amazing camera. I really should buy a second one......maybe two......
I just bought my first Fuji camera, an X-t1 just like you but 2 years later. Thanks for your video. I have been wanting to try fuji for a while now too.
Thanks Robert. Enjoy the camera. Still enjoying mine a few years later.
I started off with XE2 (same sensor as XT1), then upgraded to XT20, then to XT3. Eventually I downgraded back to the XT1. Just something about the sensor that's very magical. Hold on to that camera body. The newer sensors don't look as nice when paired with legacy lenses like your pentax lens.
I've enjoyed photography for many years but my budget has always kept me from being able to actually buy a decent camera. now that I have just a couple hundred dollars to invest into the hobby, I'm thinking making this camera my very first camera purchase when going into the photography space. I'm really excited by your video and all the related videos regarding this camera. it really seems like it will fit my style and what I am aspiring to. thank you for the helpful resource!
So pleased I came across this video, and a video presenter who doesn't come across as animated as a Childrens Presenter, as is often the case with YT. Just bought this camera, my first fuji too, and awaiting my first fuji lens. Today I went out and shot with it using a cheap adapter and an old Zeiss lens, doing street photography for my instagram, and must say , I loved it. Thinking of selling some of my canon gear now.
Nice to see you back on RUclips great video as always !
January 4, 2022 and I just bought 2 of them today. Can't wait for them and the lenses to arrive! Traded all my Full Frame Nikon lenses and D750, Canon T5i and lenses, Sony a6000 and lenses, and Panasonic GX85 and lenses. All for a Fuji system with two X-T1 bodies. I'm all in.
Which lenses did you get and how's your shooting going since the switch?
@@boahandarrowsproductions4326 50mm f2, 35mm f2, 23mm f2, and the cheap XC zooms. Looking now to the 16mm 2.8 or 13mm 1.4 Viltrox. And the new 75mm 1.2.
@@billb8262 Coo. The small primes will be some space savers indeed. With two XT-1 bodies and those smaller lenses on a shoot would be coo. Thank you for getting back.
I, too, have a fuji (xt3) but no fuji glass! All manual non fuji lenses! Great platform for this. Truly the “working man” photographers camera!
Thanks Rowan. I've had an XT1 for about 18 months and I agree wholeheartedly about the image quality and aesthetics. My only gripe is that the battery life is quite short compared to, say, my Olympus micro four thirds cameras. I always carry at least two spare batteries.
This is what I was looking for…after collecting almost all kmount lenses I didn’t wanna spend hundreds to get Fuji lenses. I’m getting PK adapter now. Thanks buddy!
Happy to help man. K Mount lenses are such fun and great value lenses.
00:30
I like the music you have chosen gentleman. I think you're new to RUclips.
Keep in mind that even RUclips Audio library's no copyright called songs actually have copyrights. Most of the time copyright problems occur after 2 years you shared your video with this kind of music. The artist will not notice your video or the artist is wiser and not gonna make a copyright strike. These are the only chances you have if you are lucky. This is mainly because, RUclips Audio library doesn't sign a lifetime contract with artists. They usually sign 2 year. After 2 year artists are free to strike copyrights and earn money from your videos.
That happened to me and I had no option other than changing the music / not earning money. I have started using the musics that RUclips Studio offers, which are absolutely 💯 % reliable and 💯% no copyright. There are nice jazz blues in there, which I use for background soft music.
Other option is to use only small portions of the music. So, it will reduce the chance of the artist to notice it. And also, even if the artist have striked copyright, you can easily replace it without spoiling the whole video. With the other words, consider how easy it is gonna be to change the copyrighted music in case.
sweet,i’ve been trying to decide which older fuji to get and this was very persuasive! you get beautiful results!
For ex film shooters, Fuji is the one to get. The prints from studio shots I get from the XT1, is better than what I got from my 6x6 Hasselblad loaded with Agfapan 100, or EPR. And its not even full frame!
i still used it now my xt1 workhorse for my portrait
Authentic, original and thorough content, Rowan! Thank you for having your own voice (and not just rehashing the popular topics/videos/information out there)- very refreshing!
Thanks man.
Rewatching this brilliant review🔥
I am considering doing the same route, well done video!
Great review. Thanks! I am going through the same process with my Sony gear. Picking up a used X-T1 in 2 days. The physical dials are what interested me. Everyone seems to love the process compared to some of the newer style cameras.
Well, I've had the camera for a couple days now, and while I can appreciate how some people like the mojo of this camera, what I am blown away by is its IQ. My Sony Alpha has better specifications in every category, but I can consistently get better photos with the X-T1. Yes, the images on the Sony can be printed larger - but I am not a commercial photographer and I don't make posters. For everyday photos, the Fuji wins on the end result. I am guessing it is the lack of anti-aliasing on the Fuji that makes the difference, along with their colour science. Damn. I am a big fan of the more advanced system of the Sony over the physical dials of the Fuji, but the quality of the results from the Fuji are better. This is the exact opposite of what I was expecting.
@@don7117how’s the autofocus?
@@ihavenoideahelp5239 I found it OK, but after getting the X-T1, and then an X-H1, I recently sold it all and went back to Sony. Wanted full frame, and Fuji doesn't have it. If I could afford a Fuji medium format camera, that would be my preference. But for now, Sony FF will have to do. I really love the Fuji colour science, but I find the Sony does a much better job with greens and browns in terms of clarity and dynamic range.
Also been looking to switch to Fuji and this definitely helped, thanks!
Nice video. I like the intro music
Thanks 👍
yea fujifilm is a good brand for photography ... better than canon and nikon some times lol
I bought mine in 2014 just after it was released. Just two months ago I bought another one because that first one was soon going to die So far that's not happened So now I have TWO XT1s Absolutely the best camera I've ever used I agree completely with everything you say. Actually one thing I don't agree with :this camera would be really good value even at a higher price LOL
I have 4 of them. They are great cameras, and the image quality is crazy good.
why need 4 of the same camera? lol
I searched and bought two Nikon D700 (s) this year(2022). And I'm not even a pro🌝, just love this camera. Got a 9000shutter count and a 3000shutter count... pure gold 💛
I got one 2 days ago ~ it's so good ⚡⚡
Greetings from Greece. Nice video my friend.
Thanks for putting this together man
Which film recipes did you use the most. Also wanted to shoot film but found that I’m happy with my xt 1 and was wondering what could get me a film style in my photos.
I normally use ASTIA simulation and then make tweaks in Lightroom.
hi, which lens are you pairing the xt1 with?
well, I have made the same thing. Bought an X-T1 a few months back because I was not really happy with my Canon M50. I mean that's a good camera and all but it lacks controls, the lens lineup is not really fleshed out on the EF-M mount, that sorta stuff.
Bought it for about 250€ which is dirt cheap considering the price of other Fujis. Bought a XC 35mm F2 and an XF 18-135 to get all my common focal lengths, as well as adapting my 40 year old Nikon glass.
In the begenning i thought I would miss things from the canon : Menus, incredible touch screen, fully rotating etc. But no, it was like it was never here, the amzing viewfinder made me forget about all that.
Also, the X-T1 being an old Pro camera, you still have a lot of accesories to go with it : battery grips, hand grips, thumb grips, rubber replacement, new viewfinder eye piece... thing you wouldn't find forn an Entry level Canon or Sony. Considering buying a used X-T2 and using the X-T1 as a backup, but hey I might even buy another X-T1 considering how good it is (migh be good to have 4K recording with the X-T2 for some video work though)
Almost same as mine,i had canon m50 before now i switch to xt1, hesitant at first coz its old model
@@CNEDMusic0616 I personally find the Xt1 fiddly.
@@larrynunziato1981 In which manner?
Nice video. If you can, invest in an XT2. There is marked difference in performance but, prices are going up.
Hello, request for a hint. Sometimes I take pictures with a flash indoors and when I used an SLR I didn't have this problem and now when I have a Fuji XT1 mirrorless camera there is a problem with the dark viewfinder. In the SLR, you know what I would not set, you can always see in the viewfinder, in the mirrorless camera, the automatic selects, say, 1/10s and it's ok, but I want to use the flash in the manual, e.g. 1/100, it gets dark, how can it be avoided so that the viewfinder does not react to change the exposure relative to the one suggested by the automation?
Hi there,
Go to the set-up menu (wrench icon) and then to "Screen Set-Up", then to "Preview Exp/WB in Manual Mode" and turn that setting OFF. You'll then be able to see what you're doing in the EVF/LCD.
@@rowanpatrick_ Thanks, I just found this on the menu yesterday.
Pas cher ? Tout est relatif. Un X-T5 vis-à-vis d'un Leica, c'est aussi bon marché.
Good camera.
when you take a shot, it doesn't show the picture on the screen afterwords!!!
Howzit man, thanks for such a lovely review! I'm getting one of these for myself here in SA too. Just wanted to ask where are some of the best places locally to find second hand gear?
You can try cameraland and orms under their used gear sections. I have also found Facebook market place has a good deal every now and then.
which recipe do you use here in your video?
I normally use the film simulation ASTIA and then do adjustments in lightroom.
Can the ISO be set only with a dedicated knob or can one of the knobs at the front or rear be programmed?
You can customise one of the knobs to adjust iso
@@rowanpatrick_ I do not know how to do this
Is it weather proof?
Yes, weather sealed.
Hey Rowan :) Just watched your video and decided to subscribe actually. What peaked my interest at this particular time was the fact that i decided to get an adapter for my X-T10 i had around and never used. But i have shot with film more than digital the last couple of years and while i also have shot with both leica and nikon on the side, i started to enjoy going back to basics the more i shot it. I used to shoot film up until 2006 or so, then went down the digital rabbit hole, going from nikon, to fuji, to leica and back and forth hehe.
I guess that journey was worthwhile since it made me realize after a long while using different bodies and lenses what i enjoyed the most and now decided to keep a few cameras and lenses and use them all the time.
Also with the film cameras i went through these last couple of years i narrowed it down to a few Nikon film bodies and a few yentas bodies as well as some compacts.
Now...back to the original point lol. So the Takumar lenses as you know are such a joy to shoot with and so small and compact, so i read a while that people used Sony and fuji to adapt those older M42 lenses. I was very intrigued by that and felt it would be very cool buying an adapter for my old X-T10 and try it out. I had a X-T1 and 2 and 3 in the past when i shot Fuji as well, and the X-T1 was actually the favorite out of all those three models for some of the reasons you talk about in your video.
The sensor was very nice i recall, and i have shot some of my older favorite photos on it. They did something with the later sensors as well as made it bigger and crammed more AF features etc in it, but i liked it less for other reasons.
So now im maybe looking to add another X-T1 again, think it would balance a little better with the X-T1 than the X-T10, but will see if i can find a good bargain on it.
Thanks for the vid and hope you start adding some more content, we need more vids about film shooting and that realm! :)
/regards Martin.