I own both a Sony A7 III and a Fujifilm X100F and I can definitely say the X100F is a lot more "fun" to use because of the dedicated dials. I totally agree with you on there, but I like the A7 III for its articulating screen. (The X100V seems to have a flipping screen as well so I'm considering buying that in the near future). But I agree, the user experience of a camera is definitely important and having shortcut keys is a huge plus when making a decision on a camera!) Fuji has a better user interface than the horrid Sony ones too!
Mark I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on the cinematic aesthetic, color palette and overall user experience on Fujifilm cameras and lenses. I too love the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T3 cameras especially for travel and portrait photography.
"The sony camera was kind of boring" - a-freaking-men. I use an A7r4 for work, but all of my fuji cameras have been much more of an enjoyment to use. Well said.
When I decided to switch to mirrorless after a lot of research and trying out cameras, I found that with my X-T3 I was getting a camera, with all the others I felt like I was buying a computer that happened to take photos, which has made going out doing photography much more enjoyable! On the size issue for those of us with big hands, I added an L-Bracket that also bolsters the grip size and that helped a lot without making it bulky or heavy.
No pro photographer uses a Leica M for work but when they get to go have fun on the weekend the M10 monochrome comes out lol. Same with Fuji. You can make it work for you as a pro, but we amateurs love Fuji cameras. They're fun to use, the glass is amazing, they're fun to use, they look amazing and feel amazing and make great images. Like being a great chef and getting to cook over coals as opposed to induction heat.
I sold my A7RII with 85mm G Master because it was just too sterile. And it made me realise that buying an expensive set up when you haven't developed a style, and trained your eye, will only result in huge, broad dynamic range, ultra sharp crap images!
I am new to the photography. Learned basics on friends x-t10. Went to Tokyo and made some nice pictures with it. Bought x-t20 second hand in Tokyo and saved money for the future trips around the globe. Getting more satisfied with my photos as I learn.
Very nice to hear someone talking about *actual* image quality rather than just sharp sharp sharp sharp sharp sharp. I'm so tired of hearing sharp sharp sharp sharp sharp. It just doesn't matter. I want images that look REAL, DEEP, and 3D. I shoot Sony because it meets my needs professionally and I can't afford a second system for fun shooting, but I had spare money I would absolutely get into Fuji for my fun shooting, for all the reasons you listed. There's no doubt Fuji realizes the importance of having real, life-like images in both their senor and lens design.
When I became really involved in landscape photography, I started shopping around for a camera to replace my old Sony a58. I was drawn to the X-T3 mainly because of the tactile feel of the external controls. Having shot thousands of photos with this camera and loving every minute of it, it’s good to see how you have put that love into words and video. Thanks for validating my choice of cameras :)
As a X-T3 shooter, I agree with all the points you made about this fujifilm camera. The thing I found most intriguing about what you said in this video was about the sharpness of a landscape image. The idea that landscape captures must be pin sharp from front to back is a mantra in the community. However, I really appreciate the point you made about intentionally adding some softness in post to create a different feeling. I think the Fujifilm color science and film simulations will really complement an attempt to go for a more analog look. I fee really challenged to explore this idea further in post production work. Thanks!
Completely agree. Jumped one year ago from Canon (20+ years) and Panasonic (2 ears mostly family and video) to all in on Fuji with the XT3 and have not been happier.
I’m still in my first two years of shooting DSLR cameras and as a long-distance backpacker, I naturally started looking at camera systems that were light enough to carry on months-long hikes. This search quickly brought me to the Sony cameras, but in the 16 months I've been learning photography, I've noticed that many of your counterparts, as you do, carry the Fuji XT-3 for shooting video. This has always intrigued me, as I have been curious about this camera for shooting landscapes. I now want to thank you for your personal use based review of the camera, you’ve answered many of my questions about it and I value your opinion and expertise.
Everyone who argues with me on Sony/etc. vs Fuji never gets it, it’s not about sharpness... Fine a full frame is sharper, but the Fuji images I get are just as fine and I don’t have to carry around pounds and pounds of gear to do that. 🤷🏻♂️ A good photographer can make a great image with the iPhone, the Fuji is just so elegant I didn’t understand until I rented it and just always wanted it back after going back to my Sony. You clearly explain that in this video 👍
Completely agree that enjoyment is important, and it's not about sharpness. The dials of Fuji are a huge draw and if you are into that sort of thing and it makes you go out and shoot more, then definitely get the Fuji. For me, I enjoy shooting Sony, and the dials wasn't as important as options. I find that with the right Sony lenses, I can get the size/weight pretty similar to Fuji for when I want to go light and compact, and bigger lenses when I need low light capability. Though there is no small aperture telephoto zoom on the Sony, one thing I'll miss as I enjoy telephoto landscapes when hiking. Comparison of equivalent lenses: imgur.com/a/3HM2Tyy
My honest opinion is that almost no one is able to tell the difference between a full frame and an APSC camera when looking at images unless you're printing in gigantic sizes. I don't even take into consideration web and socials where the difference is practically impossible to see. Everyone has different needs, of course, but I never looked back to FF since I switched to Fuji. The quality of the glasses is fantastic and colours are great. Also the fact that the entire system is much lighter than a full frame (and many pro/semi-pro) DSLRs is a welcome bonus
@@ivandimarco2004 the sharpness remain the same between aps-c and full frame, but full frame is more flexible regarding depth of field, gain tolerance, distortion, professional glass. For work full frame is a must, for anything else even a 1" sensor camera is good enough.
@@LucaBono.Studio not completely agree. Full frame is a must for professional jobs? Maybe in the past. Go say the same to people like Andy Mumford, Ian Worth and many other professionals, without talking about wildlife photography. Portraiture is a different story (when you really need the shallow DOF you're talking about). Professional glasses? Fujifilm is plenty of 2.8 zoom lenses plus loads of great prime. Everyone has different needs, I don't need (want) to convince people to go APSC but I found your word a but too superficial
Your comments perfectly described why I switched from a full frame camera to the Fuji system. Love the experience of shooting with my xt-2 even though I know other photographers will be more than willing to tell you their system is the best. For me, it’s just a fun camera to use.
I couldn't agree with you more. I've made a similar transition as you, but from Nikon (full sized sensor) to Fujifilm. Now I still have my Nikon gear, but I have found increasingly that when I come to pack my gear for even a day trip, I choose to take one of my Fujifilm cameras and a couple of lenses. I also love the film simulations, and more often than not, I am completely satisfied with the jpg rendering.
Hi Mark...I have been using Fuji for about 5 years now. Currently own an X-T2 and am eyeing the X-T4. The Fuji gear is an absolute blast to use. Hope you have fun using it going forward! I also have a Nikon Z6 and find that camera also a stellar performer.
The main thing for me is the feel of the camera in my hand, how it makes me feel. This is how I ended up with my X-T3, and I even picked up a second hand 16mp Panasonic GX7 (m4\3) recently based solely on how well it fitted my (also) large hands. With an Olympus 17mm 1.8 prime the results are outstanding, so crisp and vibrant. So, I'm with you that MP are (arguably) less relevant (for me) now. Very interesting to hear your comments on softening images for a more organic finish, and I'm totally with you on how the X-T3 makes me want to go out and take pictures. Thanks for yet another very thoughtful and interesting video!
Hi Mark I have shot the Fuji XT-2 for nearly 2 years & I import into Lightroom with Xirrident with a larger file size. I love my Fuji & it has definitely improved my photography. I only shoot for myself & I could not justify the expense of FF or want the weight & the later is why I sold my Nikon D7100 & all the lenses.The images on the walls either side of the stair case show how things have improved. I suppose that makes me a Fuji fan girl! Happy shooting.
Glad you found the secret sauce of the Fujis enticing. I went from a Nikon D600 to the X-T1 to the X-T2 and now to the X-T3. I have always used two bodies and now use an X-T3 and X-H1. My number one comment is......those are great colors. I shoot almost exclusively in manual mode versus aperture priority as I always did with my Nikons. Slowing down has its advantages for a nature/landscape photographers. Try the 16-55 and you may never take it off your X-T3.
Ive been shooting 35mm film and am loving it, I like taking my time for my shots to get my exposure, composition and focus right. Comparing the photos between my 1990 Minolta and my 2017 canon, even though the sharpness is completely different, I just love the colours film produces
I left my Nikon D750 to buy the X-T3 and so far I am super happy with this camera, as you mentioned film simulation was one of the main reason that I switched to Fuji. Great video as always my friend!
I used to shoot with Canon then Nikon for years before selling all of my kit. I recently decided to get back into photography because I missed the joy of using a camera that you just don’t get with a phone. I picked up a used X-T3 in mint condition and a brand new 35mm F2 XF lens. I’ve fallen in love with photography again and having by far the best experience with this set up.
My XT3 has made me an enthusiastic amateur photographer. For years I had Canon DSLRs. Great cameras. Then I moved on to a Sony 6500. I could see its quality but was overwhelmed by its complex menus and found my dependence on its screen a real problem as I live in a sunny climate. I simply did not enjoy taking photos anymore. A year ago I switched to the XT3 and am simply loving the experience. As many have said, it is an intuitive camera, with its accessible knobs, and a pleasure to use.
I love my a6500 and I think the ergonomics are just way better compared to Fuji but man I wish it had Fuji menus and the manual dials. I won't switch because it is too expensive for me to switch over. But I am fairly sure that in 5 years or so if Sony does not change anything and I buy a new camera I will be considering buying into Fuji.... I just hope that Sony changes the menus and the dials to compete with the XT-3/XT-4......would be great since I could stick to my lenses.
I am definitely sold. I am not a Sony user, but thinking to switch to mirrorless and sell all my Canon gear. I already put my eye on Fuji X-T3, but what mattered to me is what it is to use it, and not just raw specs talk. Thanks a lot for that!
I love my X-T2 and use it mostly for sports. Getting a Vertical battery grip will vastly improve the grip issue you talk about, and allows you to not worrying about the battery running out. I am looking forward to the new X-T4 which should have a larger grip, larger battery and perhaps IBIS. Kirk males a great L bracket, especially if you have the VBG.
Thanks Mark. I started with the XT1 when it came out. I still have it, the XT2, and now the XT3. I haven't gotten the XT4 yet. It's always fun to hear why some people switch over to Fuji and what they appreciate, especially landscaper photographers. I always appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work! Geoff
Completely agree on all points. My XT1 and XT2 have always been with me and used as a daily camera. To a point that I feel awkward using them as 'pro' cameras like I do with my Nikons... even though the Fuji is just as capable and image quality is just as good most times.
40 years ago I went to Hong Kong with a bag of Nikon’s and lenses. I also bought there an Olympus XA Which I ended up shooting 40 rolls of Kodachrome with and almost none with the Nikon’s. Here I am now with updated Nikon’s but again all my travel, fun and family is shot with my Fuji XT2 and XH1. Even travelled Thailand with just the original X100 and it was brilliant. So yes the camera you have with you is the best. A 20” x 16” matted print is very saleable and right in the quality sweet spot of Fuji so I certainly agree with all you have put forward.
Your timing for this video is uncanny. After using Fuji for 3 years I had convinced myself last November that I needed more resolution so I bought a Z7, 14-30, 50 and 85 z lenses and sold off all my Fuji gear. And 3 months later....I find myself regretting this. For whatever reason I just am not motivated to shoot. When I do shoot the Z7 I am pretty happy with the camera and there is more detail...but not really as much as I thought. And I am sitting here wishing I had 70-200 but the high cost of full frame telephoto lenses has my wallet whispering in my ear the 50-140 is $1000 cheaper and calling me bad names. I really do miss the X-T3...and now the sale price with a free grip... now I am debating switching back. :D
I went through a similar 'grass is greener' purchasing. It was a waste of money and time. I finally realized that I should stop feeding the G.A.S. and feed the creativity by sticking with what gear I have and seeking better ideas in my work.
@@mrsusan893 haha, I am gunning for X-T3 as I used one for 10 months before my fateful decision and I really liked that. I had an X-T2 for 2 years before that and it is hard to step backwards. Fuji is really making it hard for me with their sale prices....but I also worry about their trend in removing d-pads in favor of touch screen, seems against their tactile/retro vibe which I fell in love with. Oh well...
I feel much better after watching this video. I've ordered an XT3. Waiting for stock to arrive. I'm excited to begin shooting again after a long pause. I'm feeling inspired lately. Looking forward. I agree with what you said here.
A very refreshing reminder to not get overwhelmed with a million megapixels and f/0.95 apertures! Apart from a few very specific use-case scenarios, the essence of photography is to create art. I found this video helpful, thanks Mark!
Great to see you online again Mark and also very pleased to hear how you feel now after interacting with your new system for a while.. Just keep on keeping on Mark.. Stay safe and well.. Neville..
I’m a Fuji xt3 owner. Live in Scottsdale AZ. Taken a few of your online courses. I love that camera. The primes are fantastic. I belong to a photography club. I’m several hours away from great scenery. I got a lot of oohs and aahs on my Grand Canyon shots. I guy posted some from a Nikon 750. I kinda had detail envy, but I actually got a few more thumbs up I think. I don’t think people really notice it that much. I’ve come within a hair of pulling the trigger on a refurbished Sony A7r111, but I just couldn’t do it. I love being able to adjust the buttons on the fly. And some of those Fuji lenses, I think only God could get better colors.
Mark Denney I have the 24mm f1.4 GM and the 70-200 f2.8 GM.....they are both pure gold,the 90mm macro is astounding.I like to shoot in lower light,darker conditions and for me personally I wasn’t happy with the Fuji iso performance.Great channel Mark.👍🏻
I have the A7RIV; best of both worlds. 61mpx when I need it and, at the press of a button, 26mpx in APS-C mode, which means it matches the resolution of the Fuji cameras. In APS-C mode, my 100-400mm GM becomes a 150-600mm, which is great for sport and wildlife. Can't go wrong. And did I mention the ability to crop my 61mpx images ....
Exact same story when i got my X-T3 to keep as a side camera together with my full frame Nikon, ended up not using my Nikon at all after a few months.😅 I Highly recommend getting the Smallrig L-Bracket/ wood grip combo, it makes a world of difference. I have large hands and the small grip on the X-T3 was the only flaw i instantly noticed when i got it. Weighs only about 140g or .30 lbs
Same here, I am currently using two nikon z6 for wedding work but I enjoy my x100f so much more....so I am considering switching copletey to fuji...even I know it is a stupid thing money wise
Your video virtually mirrors my thoughts/experience with the Fuji X-t20. JPEG output and the various film simulations rarely disappoint when taking landscape/travel shots. The tactile controls are also a big plus👌.
Than you so much for this Mark, I was considering to buy a Fuji for my landscape photography, and after watching your video I'm even more convinced. The colors matter to me too very much :)
I have shot with an XT3 for the last 8 months. At Christmas when the EOS R prices dropped, I bought an EOS R. Still have the XT3 and love using it. It has helped me move to shooting manual because of the dials. I find myself picking it up a lot more than the EOS R
Fuji is just so versatile for landscape. Really love my xt30 setup for hiking mountains, where really every gram counts. Glad to see you flirting with such an amazing system too ;)
Excellent video. Like many others, I am a FUJI user. I loved the manual controls and the dedicated functions. Lately I have been eyeing a Sony or a Canon mirrorless as I want to stay in with mirrorless. I went and held the Sony and despised how it felt in the hand. I am still considering the Canon, but when I think about the gains made from the switch, I can only come up with dynamic range and megapixels. I hardly print anything bigger than 14x20 like you, and while I do use LR and PS, I haven’t had any major issues with Fujifilm. They make excellent glass, too. Full-timers like yourself giving Fujifilm a shot is making me rethink switching away.
This is why i am going for the xt4. As i have seen alot of videos about the xt3 and fujifilms, this looks like a amasing camera that talks to you and says: Get me out of here and lets take some photos:) While my Sony a7 iii is what you said: Kind of boring. Olympus also seems to have the same appeal so i was looking into that too, but i decided to go fujifilm. I almost bought the xt3 but then the rumour about the xt 4 came out and i decided to wait for that, since i need the ibis for video. I am hoping the xt4 can both be my video and photo camera so that i just need one camera to do all of the work instead of using two like i am doing today. Also, for my hiking, size matter and thats a huge advance. Great video:)
I totally agree with what you say in this video. There is absolutely no need to get hung up on megapixels. The only time in my life I have been paid for photography, I was working for a publisher and taking pictures for guidebooks. They were only printed A5 size and all the shots were taken on a 6 megapixel camera (it was a long time ago!) The largest print I have on my wall is 18 x 12 and that image was taken with an old Canon 20D - an 8 megapixel camera. I now use an X-T1, and even though it is only 16 megapixels, I will never be printing large enough for that resolution to be a problem. You are right that the JPEGs from a Fuji are fantastic, and I love that what you see on the screen or in the viewfinder is what you get. It is certainly easier to avoid basic errors like blowing out highlights to a point where they can't be recovered in post processing even when shooting RAW.
Word for word my life right now. I've had Sony for 4 years now but I shot Fuji before with an X-E1. Loved the lenses. The rendering was amazing IMO. Learned how to use Capture One to get the best out of the files. I bought a X-T2 when it came out to try again but drowned my gear in the lake right after so I just stayed with Sony. It stayed in my head though because it did hold it's own against the Sony. Fast forward after using my A7R3 for a year and buying more lenses, I realized I can't carry them in my backpack. Everything was huge and I'm back to where I was when I stopped using big gear. Anyways, I am now a proud owner of an X-T4 and 4 lenses I can put in a messenger bag. Photography is fun again. Thanks for your amazing videos.
Thank you Mark, For supporting my veiws as a long-term Fuji user with the same FF concerns..Can I say the 16f/1.4 & 16-55f/2.8 are the lens I reach for walkabout now over the 10-24/f4 especially with low light situations.. You get sharper sides with landscapes when cropped down&up to a similar aspect ratio.Cheers from AU.
Smallrig has a cage and an L bracket available for the X-T3. It's something that you might be interested in. It feels great in your hands with either of those 2 on.
I remember as I started to care about photography, my first camera was a compact one, and the first thing I was asking about directly "How many megapixel ?". Now, I sometimes forget how much megapixel my Nikon D90 has. I think for me the most important thing, is the camera a crop or a full frame ? I don't care a lot about the ISO issues because as a landscape photographer I'm obviously always with a tripod and I don't ever go more than 100 ISO. Another important thing is the dynamic range, because sometimes the light is changing so fast and when you make a long exposure (4-5 Minutes) it's hard to take more than one exposure (Normal/Under/Over) with the same light conditions. The last and the most important, it has to be NIKON 😌😅 Thanks for this week's video dear Mark ❤️✌🏻
Have you ever tried another camera brand before? I've only ever used Fujifilm and Nikon but I'd be totally open to another camera system, if money wasn't am issue of course
@@TheMoodyPhotographer Any of the 800 models before the 850 are a steel now if don.t mind used. Wait for the Nikon sale, sometime in spring usually or wait for the winter holidays. With vertical grip, $2800 if you can afford it. Depending on what you shoot, most photographers would be better off messing around with light & lighting equipment if they want to get more out of there photography. High mp is great for cropping =wildlife & great if you do a lot of macro or detailed close up pics.
I switched over to Fuji from Nikon as well years ago for a lot of the same points. One more thing I love about the Fuji's is the different camera style. For example I use my XT-2 on my landscape shoots, workshops etc. Then I have and Xpro-2 (and 1, i just can't get rid of it) for walking about during the daytime at different locations or in the evening with 1 or 2 small primes and of course either is interchangable as a back up camera in the field.
In 2003 I bought the Canon Rebel 6.3mp. I've never wanted or needed another camera. I decided to concentrate on the glass, so my big purchase was the 16-35L, along with a 50mm 1.4. I still have the kit 70-200mm. This may sound comical to some of you, but when you really stop and think of all that this early Rebel can do, it really is amazing. I totally respect the reasoning and interest in more advanced cameras, but with my Canon and Photoshop I feel nothing is holding me back. Obviously, I'm not a professional, and if I were I'm sure my thinking would be different. Mark, I just discovered your channel, and as one introvert to another, Good Luck! Jim Shadforth.
Thanks for another awesome video, Mark. I’m a Nikon D850 shooter and decided to get a Z6 for size, EVF, and smaller file sizes. Couldn’t be happier. While it’s not crop sensor, it’s similar in size and mpx to the XT-3. More mpx does not translate to better images.
This is the same argument I used for going from Nikon full frame to Olympus mft. The compactness and ease of use! I’ve even tried to go back to full frame, and although the D700 gives me beautiful colours, and more than enough resolution, I find the Olympus so much more convenient and fun to use.
Mark, Almost all my landscape work is shot on FujiFilm (GFX 50 S). I love the direct access knobs on the top of the body. Sure, they're huge like the A/C control knobs on a '59 Buick Chieftain, but, there-in lies no small part of their knobby-charm. Besides the direct access to exposure variables, another (for any camera) plus is overall simplicity from menu to button function learning, and any other mechanical aspect of the camera's operation. Great sell on the X-T3. Its always gratifying to find the piece of kit that nails that just-right "Goldilocks" need in our work! Thank-You, Mike
XT20 user myself and for what I know about photography more than enough for me at the moment - ILove Fuji!! I'll wait for you guys to update to the 4 series so that I can get a bargain on an xt3. Great videos! thxs
Wow...I have so much in common with your path with cameras, it's crazy! My X-T3 is 8 months old coming from a Nikon system (D810) and when I first got it, I was worried a made a huge mistake! It took me over a week to learn the Fuji system due to it was my first mirrorless (lol). What made me go this route was the EVF and the focus assist system. I'm 68 with macular degeneration and already have lost central vision in my right eye. I did not want to give up my passion, so I sold everything and got the Fuji. It has saved me! All the other stuff Fuji (color science, etc) I came to absolutely love everything this camera does and man o man...what a fantastic camera! I don't know about any other mirrorless system, but I really don't have the desire to know because of this incredible camera! I am thrilled to see that others also have come to love it as well! You the Man Mark!!
I knew I liked you Steve!! Great minds thinks a like - isn’t that what they say? I’ve certainly enjoyed the Fuji - something about it just makes you want to go out an use it!
Hey Mark guess what, 2 weeks ago I tried fujifilm and immediately fell in love with it. I experienced exactly what you told us here. The process of taking photos, jpegs, colors and in the result I traded my a6400 for x-h1 :) And now when I see your video once again I know I made a right decision for me. Sony is amazing, but you pointed it right - boring. Thanks for sharing with us. Peace.
...it's called "haptics" and it is what connects the camera to the photographer. That's what makes you pick up a certain camera and use it more than the others you have. I've used Fujis since the first x100 (which i never upgraded), the X-Pro1 (never upgraded too), XE1, XE2, to my current combo; the XT2 and XH1 - quite happy with all of them! This is my system of choice when I have to fly, or take long hikes. For work and other stuff, I still use my D800e (mostly for large landscapes prints and on road trips), and the Df and D700 which i have relegated specifically for portrait work. Of all of them, the X-Pro1 and XH1, and at times the Nikon Df are what i pick up most often... now that's for digital... because lately i have returned to my film roots and what I currently enjoy shooting with are the Mamiya 6, Hasselblad X-Pan and Bronica SQ-B with only the 40mm lens (which is my alternative to the Hassy SWC). of all the qualities of a camera... for me, "haptics" is key and a deal breaker. You have to love shooting with it, or it defeats the purpose of having it! Best of luck with your channel. You present quite well. That, puts you ahead of most RUclipsrs photo channels. Cheers!
Hey Mark, good video. I changed from the Nikon D810 to the Fuji X-T3 a while ago knowing that I'd take a hit on IQ and DR, but don't regret it for a second. Your 5 points are bang on - user experience especially - BUT the 10-24 f/4 is quite soft at the edges, to make a real comparison you should consider renting the 8-16 f/2.8 for a weekend. It's a lens that will never leave your camera.
I wholeheartedly concur.... I love my Fuji XT-2 for all the same reasons you mention. Portability, weight, ergonomics, and image quality! Plus the viewfinder is so much clearer for eyeglass wearers. Interestingly, this camera resembles a lot my very first camera (a Nikon N2000 film camera, also made in Japan and all metal).
This is a great camera which takes very attractive landscape photos and I love the Fuji colors. I also use Nikon d850, Nikon Z7, and the Sony A7iii. Resolution is less important than I originally thought. It would be nice to have IBIS for higher focal length shots or those above 70mm. Because of the places I am going to shoot and the time I have available, I haven't been using my tripod. I don't have any problem with the ergonomics with the Fuji and I rarely get any blur in my images. I love the way you can easily fine tune your controls on the Fuji X-T3. I live in beautiful scenic Washington County in Oregon, an under appreciated region and am enjoying going out on short trips to take landscape photos. The Fuji X-T3 makes this enjoyable and the quality of images is not behind that of the higher MP and more expensive cameras. The Fuji colors are great for forest and lake shots.
I agree Alan IBIS would be something that I’d like - rumor has it that the X-T4 being announced later this month is going to have IBIS - that would be nice especially for video.
Hey Mark - great video - last summer I switched from Canon to the Fujifilm X-T3. Above all the big thing is how much fun this camera is to use! If you are shooting raw, those film emulations are available to you in Lightroom as well: In the basic module at the top, click on the Profile and choose Browse... check out the Camera Matching Profiles and :-)
When you add Capture one for fuji or the pro version to your gear, the fuji files will be present much more . additional you can change the film simulation later on .
Nice video. As a stills XT3 jpeg photographer, I am very happy with the amount of refinement that can be achieved with the various film simulations and color changes possible by changing the white balance shift.
Totally agree with your video. I also have an A7Rii and basically is eating dust since I bought my XT3, love it, feels like a “real” camera, and the lenses are superb. Great video 👍🏼👍🏼
Went from Xt3 to RP and im really happy. The main quirk I had with Fuji was the file processing in Lightroom and Photoshop, they never worked as good as in C1. The Jpgs are great from Fuji and they look great SOC. My plan is not to stay permanent with the RP, but its a way to begin invest in RF glass. Altough... Im peaking for the X100V for a pocketfriendly companion.
Same analogy can be said of cars... my 71’ B210, my 73’ AMX Javelin, my 79’ 240D, my 84’ Aries K car, my 86’ 735i, my 91’ 940 Turbo, my 94’ SL1, 96’ 740il, my 99’ Venture, my 09’ XB & my 03’ C230 kompressor all got me from point a to b, but some of us care about the user interface & user experience. For picking up girls, it’s my javelin, for comfort & excitement the 740il, but my favorite in all categories except mpg I would have to say goes to the Kompressor... hands down.oh, wait....we were talking about cameras weren’t we? I am still using my 13 year old Sony NEX-7, I love the tri Navi experience... Edit: PS great video!
Fuji= great color. On a forum I visit frequently , there is someone from Utah who uses the X-T2 . The colors & pics are excellent. It doesn't hurt the guy has talent either but....
Nice comment there Mark... Its great to be able to adjust shadow/Highlight etc... I worked professionally for alot of years and way back after converting to digital used the fuji S2 and S5 pro"s... I went back to Nikon after there was nothing after that with Fuji... Sold all my Nikon gear and now this last 2 years back with Fuji... Photographers cameras 😊
I gotta agree. I keep saying this over and over..there really isn't a, "Bad." Camera being made currently. That being said, choose the one that feels good in the hand, that you can intuitively understand. Do not under estimate how it feels in your hand and how you engage it.
Lots of excellent points in this piece. Pixel peeping is doing a lot to distract people from the art of photography. As you point out, ultimately the individual pixels rarely matter nearly as much as some insist. Small sensor with more noise? There is excellent software that will help address that ... when it’s even noticeable. Also, never discount both the utility and pleasure of a good tool. I, too, love having the ability to use dials to set most parameters; although I favor my M43 cameras and lenses, my Fuji X100T takes the prize for shooting pleasure and efficiency.
I enjoy your videos Mark. Last year I was so close to buying a Sony but gave a look at Fuji. I have had a few cameras over the past 50 years but I felt liberated when I took a Sony RX 100r4 on vacation in 2017. No more burdensome gear hauling. I purchased the Fuji XS10 last May and really am enjoying it . For my hands which are long the ergonomics are the best I have ever had a really deep grip. Feature wise similar to the T4. The lens line up is compact in size and weight too, love that. But the experience actually using the camera and using the Film Simulations are really creative. There is no such thing as a perfect camera but for travel and landscape photography it’s just right for me.
I’m a canon 5Dmkiv user mainly for landscape photography, I have been using a Leica Q for my street photography, then just before Xmas I couldn’t resist a Black Friday deal on a Fuji’s XT3, since getting it I’ve hardy put it down , I’ve used it for street photography exclusively, I’m going to sell my Q, I haven’t tried any landscape photography with it yet , but up to know for street and architecture it’s a winner in my opinion.
Fortunately one of the things I did learn a number of years ago was that resolution mostly mattered when printing larger format prints. When I was able to take an image from my previous Nikon crop camera that was rated for 6.1MP and blow that image up to about 20" x 30" without pixelation, I knew my next camera would provide more than I would ever need. Still holding on to my D7100.
All of the modern cameras are capable of producing incredible results. Get what feels right to you. I love my Sony cameras and have used most of the rest too. However, for most of us, we have to stick with a brand because it's too expensive to have multiple brands that require multiple lenses. To be fair, the comparison between the XT3 and RII isn't totally fair in that the Rii is a much older body. Also, I bought the RIV for future-proofing and although 61MP is way more than any of us need for social media, I know that I will be able to go back into the RAW file in say 10 years and with new knowledge/experience and software, I will be able to manipulate and use all of the extra data and megapixels. Also, I love the ability to crop, I love having 24mm that's also a 35 or an 85 that's more like a 135. Finally, I love tech and that's why I love using the Canons touch-screen or the Sony menu maze. If only all of these brands would come together and give us a standard lens mount, features that our phones cameras have and 20 stops of IBIS. Awesome video as usual Mark - great to see a guy who cares more about photography rather than being puppet for any brand.
I was thinking the same thing, the a7Rii is much older tech, it would be a bit fairer if it was the a7riii. Doing the a7r4 might be a bit unfair since its super new.
This video really resonated with me. About seven years ago I decided to shake things up and sold my Canon gear without knowing what I'd use next. Obviously I'm not a pro depending on photo income, but at the time I was a camera retailer, and that meant I could try out any camera I wanted from nearly every major brand. After pestering every factory rep for a trial body and lens I settled on Fuji. For the size. For the JPG quality. For the sheer fun/engagement of the body layout. For the high quality of the 16MP images. And because I have always preferred Fuji's interpretation of color (Astia, Velvia, Superia film stocks). To be frank, I had been shooting weddings and portraits and wanted to leave that behind. I loved shooting 4X5 and 8X10 for landscapes, which means lightening fast anything wasn't top of my list. I felt inspired working in the darkroom, so RAW quality was important. And most of all I wanted to free myself from carrying a 30 pound bag of gear (entirely self inflicted as a gearhead!). Today I have a pocketable X-E2 which was my first X-series camera, an X-T2 which is my diehard landscape shooter, and a new X-Pro3 because I wanted a durable "business backpack" body. I don't turn my nose up at full frame cameras at all, but Fuji's cameras deliver stunning results in a camera form factor I appreciate and they happen to be APS-C.
I agree with you on all points. It is interesting that your observations are similar to the reasons why I switched to Olympus Micro Four Thirds. I love the compact nature of MF3, and the sensor size has never been an issue with me in regards to resolution or overall picture quality.
I've been shooting with a Nikon D810 the past five years but after watching this and Dave Johnstons channel and how good the images from his Sony APS look it makes me rethink whether the smaller size of APS the way to go for landscapes and travel.
I love my Olympus OMD EM1-Mark II. I have the 12-40 f2.8 PRO and 40-150 f2.8 PRO and this has been all the kit I have needed so far. I want to add the 300mm f4 PRO at some point (unless the announced 150-400 f4.5 PRO releases before that purchase). I love how much tech, performance, and quality is jammed into such a tiny and light kit. I am definitely a die hard M4/3 guy. Just check out James Popsys' work on Instagram (I believe you follow him). That recent photo he shot with his G9 is just fantastic and anytime I feel like I may want to move away from M4/3 I just look at his work and I'm reminded that I don't need more sensor, I need more mountains. Cheers :)
I shoot on the original Canon 6D and a Fuji X-T1. Those are roughly 20MP and 16MP respectively. I've been printing some 16x24s lately and there has been no issue with either, they both look great! Worst case, I need a little photoshop help to enlarge, but that's worth the savings of a new camera (for me). If you handed me money and told me to go buy a new body, I seriously don't know what I could possibly want! As you mention, the colors on Fuji are unreal. X-T1s cost something like $300 now and I think that's the biggest steal in photography. Great video as always, Mark!
Hey Mark, couldn't agree more about pixels being less important. I went from a Canon 80D, 24mp to a G9 micro 4/3 and do not notice the difference. I have a second body which is a 16mp Olympus E-M10 MkII and I love the slightly softer images I get from it. Now as a third I have a Fuji x20, 12mp for street photos and it is so freeing, compact and produces wonderful images with real character. It is teaching me that photography is about the content in an image way more than the clarity. Great video and much appreciated :)
Many thanks Mark! Video saved! Perfect summary of the unique user experience with a Fuji XT (just add a small grip). Much better with their great primes (16mm 1.4, 23mm 1.4 & 2.0, 56mm 1.2, 80mm 2.8,...). And Velvia, Pro Neg Hi, Astia, Classic Chrome & Acros film simulation. Human touch...
Excellent video Mark. One very important point is how sexy these Fujifilms look! They just keep you wanting to take them out of your camera bag and shoot!
Try a Pentax. I was so disappointed by the Sony colors when I bought the a7III, but can’t return it anymore. Found a way to bring down the green tint across the Sony raws. But for stills (video sucks), ergonomics, ibis, and user experience, there is nothing better than the k70 apsc or K1 FF. Oh, and the weather sealing is superb for those rainy dusty and windy days.
Haven't been tempted to get an X-T4. I do have a full frame camera with IBIS but I'm keeping my X-T3. Love it for stills of landscape and wildlife. Crop factor is very useful for wild life. And it is just a fun camera if I don't want to travel with a big gun.
Great video and photograph. The insect is a damselfly wings that can close over the abdomen. A dragonfly have wings that are horizontal and open, but cannot close over abdomen. Very cool that you discovered the damselfly on that flower. Thank you. This was good information.
I totally concur! JFYI, not sure if you are using Capture One for the Fujifilm, but if you are not, you aren't extracting the best of the X-Trans sensor. For Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc, LR is fine, but for X-Trans to avoid those pesky wormy artefacts Capture One is a revelation and so much better. For my X-T3 files (I have 4 X-T3's) I sharpen in Capture One at 180% at 0.8 pixels, "0" threshold and "0" noise reduction. I also often shoot at 80 iso to reduce the noise substantially. Just keep your eye on the histogram to avoid any clipping in the highlights. Try out the free version of Capture One for Fujifilm and compare it to the Sony files. You will be surprised. I checked out your website. Very nice indeed.
I liked this weeks video. The process is huge for me too. I’ve shot 35mm, 645, 6x7 film and now digital. My favorite camera of all time is still the Mamiya 7ii. The image quality was top notch but it’s the process I miss. I loved its simplicity and shooting landscapes with range finders. I would love to shoot Leica but if I bought one I would feel ripped off. Dxomark just made a lot of people feel that way. I just placed an order for the Voigtlander 21mm 1.4. Nice wide distance scale. Perfect for zone/hyper focal focusing. The a7rii isn’t a rangefinder but I’m going to have fun with that lens. Full frame lens size is definitely an issue and I almost went with Fuji because of it. I decided I could always reduce the sensor to apsc mode and use some smaller lenses on the Sony. Or just buy the f4 versions of a full frame lens instead of the 2.8’s to save on size. I’d imagine most lenses designed for full frame will produce a more detailed image than one of its equivalent focal lengths in apsc. Assuming you are getting 15-20 more mega pixels out of the full frame. Im guessing though. I would to see some tests of the Sony 16-35 f4 vs Fuji’s apsc equivalent to find out.
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Besides image quality, what’s the top characteristic you look for in a camera?
To be NIKON 😌😜😅
Ergonomics is one of them and Fuji is horrible at that to be honest. And nobody seems to notice it. A lot of fanboys out there.
I own both a Sony A7 III and a Fujifilm X100F and I can definitely say the X100F is a lot more "fun" to use because of the dedicated dials. I totally agree with you on there, but I like the A7 III for its articulating screen. (The X100V seems to have a flipping screen as well so I'm considering buying that in the near future). But I agree, the user experience of a camera is definitely important and having shortcut keys is a huge plus when making a decision on a camera!) Fuji has a better user interface than the horrid Sony ones too!
Build quality and how it feels in the hand. For me, only Fuji covers these. I have an X-T2 and love it!
@@TheMoodyPhotographer LOL!!
Mark I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on the cinematic aesthetic, color palette and overall user experience on Fujifilm cameras and lenses. I too love the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T3 cameras especially for travel and portrait photography.
"The sony camera was kind of boring" - a-freaking-men. I use an A7r4 for work, but all of my fuji cameras have been much more of an enjoyment to use. Well said.
Max Caven my xpro is way more fun to shoot than my A7. It’s closer to how I feel with my film cameras
When I decided to switch to mirrorless after a lot of research and trying out cameras, I found that with my X-T3 I was getting a camera, with all the others I felt like I was buying a computer that happened to take photos, which has made going out doing photography much more enjoyable!
On the size issue for those of us with big hands, I added an L-Bracket that also bolsters the grip size and that helped a lot without making it bulky or heavy.
No pro photographer uses a Leica M for work but when they get to go have fun on the weekend the M10 monochrome comes out lol. Same with Fuji. You can make it work for you as a pro, but we amateurs love Fuji cameras. They're fun to use, the glass is amazing, they're fun to use, they look amazing and feel amazing and make great images. Like being a great chef and getting to cook over coals as opposed to induction heat.
I sold my A7RII with 85mm G Master because it was just too sterile. And it made me realise that buying an expensive set up when you haven't developed a style, and trained your eye, will only result in huge, broad dynamic range, ultra sharp crap images!
I absolutely love my Fuji X-T3! I was worried about using a crop sensor, but the images that I am getting out of my Fuji X-T3 are amazing.
I have an XT-2 and X100F and absolutely love them both, the whole experience with Fujifilm is just next level to anything else out there.
Best line “get away from that lifeless look” X-T3 is my daily drive. I also own the X-T4 but prefer the tilt screen on the X-T3.
I am new to the photography. Learned basics on friends x-t10. Went to Tokyo and made some nice pictures with it. Bought x-t20 second hand in Tokyo and saved money for the future trips around the globe. Getting more satisfied with my photos as I learn.
Good for you, my photography skills started advancing when I brought my XT3.
Very nice to hear someone talking about *actual* image quality rather than just sharp sharp sharp sharp sharp sharp. I'm so tired of hearing sharp sharp sharp sharp sharp. It just doesn't matter. I want images that look REAL, DEEP, and 3D. I shoot Sony because it meets my needs professionally and I can't afford a second system for fun shooting, but I had spare money I would absolutely get into Fuji for my fun shooting, for all the reasons you listed. There's no doubt Fuji realizes the importance of having real, life-like images in both their senor and lens design.
Well done, quite thought provoking. Thank you, Mark.
When I became really involved in landscape photography, I started shopping around for a camera to replace my old Sony a58. I was drawn to the X-T3 mainly because of the tactile feel of the external controls. Having shot thousands of photos with this camera and loving every minute of it, it’s good to see how you have put that love into words and video. Thanks for validating my choice of cameras :)
Thanks William! Glad you enjoyed it!
As a X-T3 shooter, I agree with all the points you made about this fujifilm camera. The thing I found most intriguing about what you said in this video was about the sharpness of a landscape image. The idea that landscape captures must be pin sharp from front to back is a mantra in the community. However, I really appreciate the point you made about intentionally adding some softness in post to create a different feeling. I think the Fujifilm color science and film simulations will really complement an attempt to go for a more analog look. I fee really challenged to explore this idea further in post production work. Thanks!
Finally!
I always say Sony is the best hammer to hit a nail, but Fuji makes the whole experience a joy
Completely agree. Jumped one year ago from Canon (20+ years) and Panasonic (2 ears mostly family and video) to all in on Fuji with the XT3 and have not been happier.
Another tip: setting the noise reduction on the fuji to -4 is really 0 noise reduction.
What does that mean?
@@horrordudealma zero denoising takes place if you set it to "-4"
I’m still in my first two years of shooting DSLR cameras and as a long-distance backpacker, I naturally started looking at camera systems that were light enough to carry on months-long hikes. This search quickly brought me to the Sony cameras, but in the 16 months I've been learning photography, I've noticed that many of your counterparts, as you do, carry the Fuji XT-3 for shooting video. This has always intrigued me, as I have been curious about this camera for shooting landscapes. I now want to thank you for your personal use based review of the camera, you’ve answered many of my questions about it and I value your opinion and expertise.
Thanks so much Terry - glad to hear you were able to get some useful information out of it👍
Everyone who argues with me on Sony/etc. vs Fuji never gets it, it’s not about sharpness... Fine a full frame is sharper, but the Fuji images I get are just as fine and I don’t have to carry around pounds and pounds of gear to do that. 🤷🏻♂️ A good photographer can make a great image with the iPhone, the Fuji is just so elegant I didn’t understand until I rented it and just always wanted it back after going back to my Sony. You clearly explain that in this video 👍
Appreciate it Chase! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Completely agree that enjoyment is important, and it's not about sharpness. The dials of Fuji are a huge draw and if you are into that sort of thing and it makes you go out and shoot more, then definitely get the Fuji. For me, I enjoy shooting Sony, and the dials wasn't as important as options. I find that with the right Sony lenses, I can get the size/weight pretty similar to Fuji for when I want to go light and compact, and bigger lenses when I need low light capability.
Though there is no small aperture telephoto zoom on the Sony, one thing I'll miss as I enjoy telephoto landscapes when hiking.
Comparison of equivalent lenses:
imgur.com/a/3HM2Tyy
My honest opinion is that almost no one is able to tell the difference between a full frame and an APSC camera when looking at images unless you're printing in gigantic sizes. I don't even take into consideration web and socials where the difference is practically impossible to see. Everyone has different needs, of course, but I never looked back to FF since I switched to Fuji. The quality of the glasses is fantastic and colours are great. Also the fact that the entire system is much lighter than a full frame (and many pro/semi-pro) DSLRs is a welcome bonus
@@ivandimarco2004 the sharpness remain the same between aps-c and full frame, but full frame is more flexible regarding depth of field, gain tolerance, distortion, professional glass.
For work full frame is a must, for anything else even a 1" sensor camera is good enough.
@@LucaBono.Studio not completely agree. Full frame is a must for professional jobs? Maybe in the past. Go say the same to people like Andy Mumford, Ian Worth and many other professionals, without talking about wildlife photography. Portraiture is a different story (when you really need the shallow DOF you're talking about). Professional glasses? Fujifilm is plenty of 2.8 zoom lenses plus loads of great prime. Everyone has different needs, I don't need (want) to convince people to go APSC but I found your word a but too superficial
Your comments perfectly described why I switched from a full frame camera to the Fuji system. Love the experience of shooting with my xt-2 even though I know other photographers will be more than willing to tell you their system is the best. For me, it’s just a fun camera to use.
I think that’s what’s most important - whatever camera you enjoy the most, that’s the best camera!
I couldn't agree with you more. I've made a similar transition as you, but from Nikon (full sized sensor) to Fujifilm. Now I still have my Nikon gear, but I have found increasingly that when I come to pack my gear for even a day trip, I choose to take one of my Fujifilm cameras and a couple of lenses. I also love the film simulations, and more often than not, I am completely satisfied with the jpg rendering.
Hi Mark...I have been using Fuji for about 5 years now. Currently own an X-T2 and am eyeing the X-T4. The Fuji gear is an absolute blast to use. Hope you have fun using it going forward! I also have a Nikon Z6 and find that camera also a stellar performer.
The main thing for me is the feel of the camera in my hand, how it makes me feel. This is how I ended up with my X-T3, and I even picked up a second hand 16mp Panasonic GX7 (m4\3) recently based solely on how well it fitted my (also) large hands. With an Olympus 17mm 1.8 prime the results are outstanding, so crisp and vibrant. So, I'm with you that MP are (arguably) less relevant (for me) now. Very interesting to hear your comments on softening images for a more organic finish, and I'm totally with you on how the X-T3 makes me want to go out and take pictures. Thanks for yet another very thoughtful and interesting video!
Thank you for watching the video Phil! Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Hi Mark I have shot the Fuji XT-2 for nearly 2 years & I import into Lightroom with Xirrident with a larger file size. I love my Fuji & it has definitely improved my photography. I only shoot for myself & I could not justify the expense of FF or want the weight & the later is why I sold my Nikon D7100 & all the lenses.The images on the walls either side of the stair case show how things have improved. I suppose that makes me a Fuji fan girl! Happy shooting.
I know I’ve certainly become a Fuji fan boy over the past year. I won’t abandon my Sony a7rii, but it’s nice to have a second brand to use.
Thank you for addressing some of the traps that us photographers get often wrapped up into...for some it takes years before we finally realize...
Andre M Happy to do it Andre!
Just switched from my A7iii to the XT3 and so happy I did it!
Glad you found the secret sauce of the Fujis enticing. I went from a Nikon D600 to the X-T1 to the X-T2 and now to the X-T3. I have always used two bodies and now use an X-T3 and X-H1. My number one comment is......those are great colors. I shoot almost exclusively in manual mode versus aperture priority as I always did with my Nikons. Slowing down has its advantages for a nature/landscape photographers. Try the 16-55 and you may never take it off your X-T3.
Ive been shooting 35mm film and am loving it, I like taking my time for my shots to get my exposure, composition and focus right. Comparing the photos between my 1990 Minolta and my 2017 canon, even though the sharpness is completely different, I just love the colours film produces
I left my Nikon D750 to buy the X-T3 and so far I am super happy with this camera, as you mentioned film simulation was one of the main reason that I switched to Fuji. Great video as always my friend!
I used to shoot with Canon then Nikon for years before selling all of my kit. I recently decided to get back into photography because I missed the joy of using a camera that you just don’t get with a phone. I picked up a used X-T3 in mint condition and a brand new 35mm F2 XF lens. I’ve fallen in love with photography again and having by far the best experience with this set up.
My XT3 has made me an enthusiastic amateur photographer. For years I had Canon DSLRs. Great cameras. Then I moved on to a Sony 6500. I could see its quality but was overwhelmed by its complex menus and found my dependence on its screen a real problem as I live in a sunny climate. I simply did not enjoy taking photos anymore. A year ago I switched to the XT3 and am simply loving the experience. As many have said, it is an intuitive camera, with its accessible knobs, and a pleasure to use.
I love my a6500 and I think the ergonomics are just way better compared to Fuji but man I wish it had Fuji menus and the manual dials.
I won't switch because it is too expensive for me to switch over.
But I am fairly sure that in 5 years or so if Sony does not change anything and I buy a new camera I will be considering buying into Fuji....
I just hope that Sony changes the menus and the dials to compete with the XT-3/XT-4......would be great since I could stick to my lenses.
I am definitely sold. I am not a Sony user, but thinking to switch to mirrorless and sell all my Canon gear. I already put my eye on Fuji X-T3, but what mattered to me is what it is to use it, and not just raw specs talk. Thanks a lot for that!
Definitely the joy of use. Do I enjoy using my camera ?? This has been key for me as hobby photog. Hence why I sold my A73 after 8 months.
I just sold my a7Rii 2 weeks ago, I really enjoy Fuji for what I do
I love my X-T2 and use it mostly for sports. Getting a Vertical battery grip will vastly improve the grip issue you talk about, and allows you to not worrying about the battery running out. I am looking forward to the new X-T4 which should have a larger grip, larger battery and perhaps IBIS. Kirk males a great L bracket, especially if you have the VBG.
Thanks Mark. I started with the XT1 when it came out. I still have it, the XT2, and now the XT3. I haven't gotten the XT4 yet. It's always fun to hear why some people switch over to Fuji and what they appreciate, especially landscaper photographers. I always appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work! Geoff
Completely agree on all points. My XT1 and XT2 have always been with me and used as a daily camera. To a point that I feel awkward using them as 'pro' cameras like I do with my Nikons... even though the Fuji is just as capable and image quality is just as good most times.
40 years ago I went to Hong Kong with a bag of Nikon’s and lenses. I also bought there an Olympus XA Which I ended up shooting 40 rolls of Kodachrome with and almost none with the Nikon’s. Here I am now with updated Nikon’s but again all my travel, fun and family is shot with my Fuji XT2 and XH1. Even travelled Thailand with just the original X100 and it was brilliant. So yes the camera you have with you is the best. A 20” x 16” matted print is very saleable and right in the quality sweet spot of Fuji so I certainly agree with all you have put forward.
Your timing for this video is uncanny. After using Fuji for 3 years I had convinced myself last November that I needed more resolution so I bought a Z7, 14-30, 50 and 85 z lenses and sold off all my Fuji gear. And 3 months later....I find myself regretting this. For whatever reason I just am not motivated to shoot. When I do shoot the Z7 I am pretty happy with the camera and there is more detail...but not really as much as I thought. And I am sitting here wishing I had 70-200 but the high cost of full frame telephoto lenses has my wallet whispering in my ear the 50-140 is $1000 cheaper and calling me bad names. I really do miss the X-T3...and now the sale price with a free grip... now I am debating switching back. :D
I went through a similar 'grass is greener' purchasing. It was a waste of money and time. I finally realized that I should stop feeding the G.A.S. and feed the creativity by sticking with what gear I have and seeking better ideas in my work.
Come back to the Dark Side...
I have the X-T2, 10-24mm f4, 16-55mm f2.8, 50-140mm f2.8 and the Samyang 12mm f2.0. Maybe we could negotiate some kind of deal.
I can completely relate to the dilemma you find yourself in - been there before!
@@mrsusan893 haha, I am gunning for X-T3 as I used one for 10 months before my fateful decision and I really liked that. I had an X-T2 for 2 years before that and it is hard to step backwards. Fuji is really making it hard for me with their sale prices....but I also worry about their trend in removing d-pads in favor of touch screen, seems against their tactile/retro vibe which I fell in love with. Oh well...
I feel much better after watching this video. I've ordered an XT3. Waiting for stock to arrive. I'm excited to begin shooting again after a long pause. I'm feeling inspired lately. Looking forward. I agree with what you said here.
I've been trying to decide which camera to buy as my first camera for both photography and video making. Your video has nailed it for me! 🙏🙏🙏
A very refreshing reminder to not get overwhelmed with a million megapixels and f/0.95 apertures! Apart from a few very specific use-case scenarios, the essence of photography is to create art. I found this video helpful, thanks Mark!
Great to hear you enjoyed it!
Great to see you online again Mark and also very pleased to hear how you feel now after interacting with your new system for a while.. Just keep on keeping on Mark.. Stay safe and well.. Neville..
I’m a Fuji xt3 owner. Live in Scottsdale AZ. Taken a few of your online courses. I love that camera. The primes are fantastic. I belong to a photography club. I’m several hours away from great scenery. I got a lot of oohs and aahs on my Grand Canyon shots. I guy posted some from a Nikon 750. I kinda had detail envy, but I actually got a few more thumbs up I think. I don’t think people really notice it that much. I’ve come within a hair of pulling the trigger on a refurbished Sony A7r111, but I just couldn’t do it. I love being able to adjust the buttons on the fly. And some of those Fuji lenses, I think only God could get better colors.
Yeh I went the other way,sold my Fuji gear and picked up the Sony system.No regrets I love my Sony and it’s lenses.
I still think Sony has the best lenses! Their G Master lineup is incredible.
Mark Denney I have the 24mm f1.4 GM and the 70-200 f2.8 GM.....they are both pure gold,the 90mm macro is astounding.I like to shoot in lower light,darker conditions and for me personally I wasn’t happy with the Fuji iso performance.Great channel Mark.👍🏻
@@MarkDenneyPhoto I'm hearing fantastic things about the new Z mount lenses.
@@martinpickard5818 Thanks so much Martin - glad you enjoy it! I’m a huge fan of the Sony G Master lineup!
I have the A7RIV; best of both worlds. 61mpx when I need it and, at the press of a button, 26mpx in APS-C mode, which means it matches the resolution of the Fuji cameras. In APS-C mode, my 100-400mm GM becomes a 150-600mm, which is great for sport and wildlife. Can't go wrong. And did I mention the ability to crop my 61mpx images ....
Exact same story when i got my X-T3 to keep as a side camera together with my full frame Nikon, ended up not using my Nikon at all after a few months.😅 I Highly recommend getting the Smallrig L-Bracket/ wood grip combo, it makes a world of difference. I have large hands and the small grip on the X-T3 was the only flaw i instantly noticed when i got it. Weighs only about 140g or .30 lbs
Same here, I am currently using two nikon z6 for wedding work but I enjoy my x100f so much more....so I am considering switching copletey to fuji...even I know it is a stupid thing money wise
@@voesla12 Haha, mate.. Since my original comment i bought myself a X100V as well🤣 I love Fuji! My wallet however..
Your video virtually mirrors my thoughts/experience with the Fuji X-t20. JPEG output and the various film simulations rarely disappoint when taking landscape/travel shots. The tactile controls are also a big plus👌.
Love the dials!
Than you so much for this Mark, I was considering to buy a Fuji for my landscape photography, and after watching your video I'm even more convinced. The colors matter to me too very much :)
Giulia Debernardi Glad to do it Giulia!
I have shot with an XT3 for the last 8 months. At Christmas when the EOS R prices dropped, I bought an EOS R. Still have the XT3 and love using it. It has helped me move to shooting manual because of the dials. I find myself picking it up a lot more than the EOS R
I thought about that as well! The X-T3 is great for getting comfortable using M
Fuji is just so versatile for landscape. Really love my xt30 setup for hiking mountains, where really every gram counts. Glad to see you flirting with such an amazing system too ;)
Excellent video. Like many others, I am a FUJI user. I loved the manual controls and the dedicated functions. Lately I have been eyeing a Sony or a Canon mirrorless as I want to stay in with mirrorless. I went and held the Sony and despised how it felt in the hand. I am still considering the Canon, but when I think about the gains made from the switch, I can only come up with dynamic range and megapixels. I hardly print anything bigger than 14x20 like you, and while I do use LR and PS, I haven’t had any major issues with Fujifilm. They make excellent glass, too. Full-timers like yourself giving Fujifilm a shot is making me rethink switching away.
This is why i am going for the xt4. As i have seen alot of videos about the xt3 and fujifilms, this looks like a amasing camera that talks to you and says: Get me out of here and lets take some photos:) While my Sony a7 iii is what you said: Kind of boring. Olympus also seems to have the same appeal so i was looking into that too, but i decided to go fujifilm. I almost bought the xt3 but then the rumour about the xt 4 came out and i decided to wait for that, since i need the ibis for video. I am hoping the xt4 can both be my video and photo camera so that i just need one camera to do all of the work instead of using two like i am doing today. Also, for my hiking, size matter and thats a huge advance. Great video:)
I totally agree with what you say in this video. There is absolutely no need to get hung up on megapixels. The only time in my life I have been paid for photography, I was working for a publisher and taking pictures for guidebooks. They were only printed A5 size and all the shots were taken on a 6 megapixel camera (it was a long time ago!) The largest print I have on my wall is 18 x 12 and that image was taken with an old Canon 20D - an 8 megapixel camera. I now use an X-T1, and even though it is only 16 megapixels, I will never be printing large enough for that resolution to be a problem. You are right that the JPEGs from a Fuji are fantastic, and I love that what you see on the screen or in the viewfinder is what you get. It is certainly easier to avoid basic errors like blowing out highlights to a point where they can't be recovered in post processing even when shooting RAW.
Word for word my life right now. I've had Sony for 4 years now but I shot Fuji before with an X-E1. Loved the lenses. The rendering was amazing IMO. Learned how to use Capture One to get the best out of the files. I bought a X-T2 when it came out to try again but drowned my gear in the lake right after so I just stayed with Sony. It stayed in my head though because it did hold it's own against the Sony.
Fast forward after using my A7R3 for a year and buying more lenses, I realized I can't carry them in my backpack. Everything was huge and I'm back to where I was when I stopped using big gear.
Anyways, I am now a proud owner of an X-T4 and 4 lenses I can put in a messenger bag. Photography is fun again.
Thanks for your amazing videos.
Thank you Mark, For supporting my veiws as a long-term Fuji user with the same FF concerns..Can I say the 16f/1.4 & 16-55f/2.8 are the lens I reach for walkabout now over the 10-24/f4 especially with low light situations.. You get sharper sides with landscapes when cropped down&up to a similar aspect ratio.Cheers from AU.
Thanks for checking out the video Ian - much appreciated!
Smallrig has a cage and an L bracket available for the X-T3. It's something that you might be interested in. It feels great in your hands with either of those 2 on.
Yeah I’m definitely going to look into that
I remember as I started to care about photography, my first camera was a compact one, and the first thing I was asking about directly "How many megapixel ?".
Now, I sometimes forget how much megapixel my Nikon D90 has.
I think for me the most important thing, is the camera a crop or a full frame ? I don't care a lot about the ISO issues because as a landscape photographer I'm obviously always with a tripod and I don't ever go more than 100 ISO.
Another important thing is the dynamic range, because sometimes the light is changing so fast and when you make a long exposure (4-5 Minutes) it's hard to take more than one exposure (Normal/Under/Over) with the same light conditions.
The last and the most important, it has to be NIKON 😌😅
Thanks for this week's video dear Mark ❤️✌🏻
Great points you mention there! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the topic as well!
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Have you ever tried another camera brand before? I've only ever used Fujifilm and Nikon but I'd be totally open to another camera system, if money wasn't am issue of course
@@mrsusan893 I tried Canon once, but I love Nikon.
My future plan is D810 or D850 but the problem with the last one is the very high price.
@@TheMoodyPhotographer Any of the 800 models before the 850 are a steel now if don.t mind used. Wait for the Nikon sale, sometime in spring usually or wait for the winter holidays. With vertical grip, $2800 if you can afford it. Depending on what you shoot, most photographers would be better off messing around with light & lighting equipment if they want to get more out of there photography. High mp is great for cropping =wildlife & great if you do a lot of macro or detailed close up pics.
I switched over to Fuji from Nikon as well years ago for a lot of the same points. One more thing I love about the Fuji's is the different camera style. For example I use my XT-2 on my landscape shoots, workshops etc. Then I have and Xpro-2 (and 1, i just can't get rid of it) for walking about during the daytime at different locations or in the evening with 1 or 2 small primes and of course either is interchangable as a back up camera in the field.
My X-T30 just arrived. I'm really glad hearing from you and others that it stands up to the $2K Sony A7III.
In 2003 I bought the Canon Rebel 6.3mp. I've never wanted or needed another camera. I decided to concentrate on the glass, so my big purchase was the 16-35L, along with a 50mm 1.4. I still have the kit 70-200mm. This may sound comical to some of you, but when you really stop and think of all that this early Rebel can do, it really is amazing. I totally respect the reasoning and interest in more advanced cameras, but with my Canon and Photoshop I feel nothing is holding me back. Obviously, I'm not a professional, and if I were I'm sure my thinking would be different. Mark, I just discovered your channel, and as one introvert to another, Good Luck! Jim Shadforth.
Great video and I appreciate the user experience versus the “technical specs and shooting against a brick wall”. I really enjoyed this. Thank you.
The Wong Reviewer Much appreciated- thank you.
Thanks for another awesome video, Mark. I’m a Nikon D850 shooter and decided to get a Z6 for size, EVF, and smaller file sizes. Couldn’t be happier. While it’s not crop sensor, it’s similar in size and mpx to the XT-3. More mpx does not translate to better images.
Always happy to do it and thank YOU for checking it out!
I am unable to carry much weight, so I am loving that I can get the same sensor and processor in the X-T20/30 as in the X-T2/3.
I’m right there with you. Bad back for me so weight is an important consideration for me
This is the same argument I used for going from Nikon full frame to Olympus mft. The compactness and ease of use!
I’ve even tried to go back to full frame, and although the D700 gives me beautiful colours, and more than enough resolution, I find the Olympus so much more convenient and fun to use.
Mark,
Almost all my landscape work is shot on FujiFilm (GFX 50 S). I love the direct access knobs on the top of the body. Sure, they're huge like the A/C control knobs on a '59 Buick Chieftain, but, there-in lies no small part of their knobby-charm.
Besides the direct access to exposure variables, another (for any camera) plus is overall simplicity from menu to button function learning, and any other mechanical aspect of the camera's operation.
Great sell on the X-T3. Its always gratifying to find the piece of kit that nails that just-right "Goldilocks" need in our work!
Thank-You,
Mike
XT20 user myself and for what I know about photography more than enough for me at the moment - ILove Fuji!! I'll wait for you guys to update to the 4 series so that I can get a bargain on an xt3. Great videos! thxs
Wow...I have so much in common with your path with cameras, it's crazy! My X-T3 is 8 months old coming from a Nikon system (D810) and when I first got it, I was worried a made a huge mistake! It took me over a week to learn the Fuji system due to it was my first mirrorless (lol). What made me go this route was the EVF and the focus assist system. I'm 68 with macular degeneration and already have lost central vision in my right eye. I did not want to give up my passion, so I sold everything and got the Fuji. It has saved me! All the other stuff Fuji (color science, etc) I came to absolutely love everything this camera does and man o man...what a fantastic camera! I don't know about any other mirrorless system, but I really don't have the desire to know because of this incredible camera! I am thrilled to see that others also have come to love it as well! You the Man Mark!!
I knew I liked you Steve!! Great minds thinks a like - isn’t that what they say? I’ve certainly enjoyed the Fuji - something about it just makes you want to go out an use it!
Hey Mark guess what, 2 weeks ago I tried fujifilm and immediately fell in love with it. I experienced exactly what you told us here. The process of taking photos, jpegs, colors and in the result I traded my a6400 for x-h1 :) And now when I see your video once again I know I made a right decision for me. Sony is amazing, but you pointed it right - boring. Thanks for sharing with us. Peace.
Thanks for checkin gout the video Elvin!
...it's called "haptics" and it is what connects the camera to the photographer. That's what makes you pick up a certain camera and use it more than the others you have. I've used Fujis since the first x100 (which i never upgraded), the X-Pro1 (never upgraded too), XE1, XE2, to my current combo; the XT2 and XH1 - quite happy with all of them! This is my system of choice when I have to fly, or take long hikes. For work and other stuff, I still use my D800e (mostly for large landscapes prints and on road trips), and the Df and D700 which i have relegated specifically for portrait work. Of all of them, the X-Pro1 and XH1, and at times the Nikon Df are what i pick up most often... now that's for digital... because lately i have returned to my film roots and what I currently enjoy shooting with are the Mamiya 6, Hasselblad X-Pan and Bronica SQ-B with only the 40mm lens (which is my alternative to the Hassy SWC). of all the qualities of a camera... for me, "haptics" is key and a deal breaker. You have to love shooting with it, or it defeats the purpose of having it! Best of luck with your channel. You present quite well. That, puts you ahead of most RUclipsrs photo channels. Cheers!
Hey Mark, good video. I changed from the Nikon D810 to the Fuji X-T3 a while ago knowing that I'd take a hit on IQ and DR, but don't regret it for a second. Your 5 points are bang on - user experience especially - BUT the 10-24 f/4 is quite soft at the edges, to make a real comparison you should consider renting the 8-16 f/2.8 for a weekend. It's a lens that will never leave your camera.
I wholeheartedly concur.... I love my Fuji XT-2 for all the same reasons you mention. Portability, weight, ergonomics, and image quality! Plus the viewfinder is so much clearer for eyeglass wearers. Interestingly, this camera resembles a lot my very first camera (a Nikon N2000 film camera, also made in Japan and all metal).
This is a great camera which takes very attractive landscape photos and I love the Fuji colors. I also use Nikon d850, Nikon Z7, and the Sony A7iii. Resolution is less important than I originally thought. It would be nice to have IBIS for higher focal length shots or those above 70mm. Because of the places I am going to shoot and the time I have available, I haven't been using my tripod. I don't have any problem with the ergonomics with the Fuji and I rarely get any blur in my images. I love the way you can easily fine tune your controls on the Fuji X-T3. I live in beautiful scenic Washington County in Oregon, an under appreciated region and am enjoying going out on short trips to take landscape photos. The Fuji X-T3 makes this enjoyable and the quality of images is not behind that of the higher MP and more expensive cameras. The Fuji colors are great for forest and lake shots.
I agree Alan IBIS would be something that I’d like - rumor has it that the X-T4 being announced later this month is going to have IBIS - that would be nice especially for video.
Hey Mark - great video - last summer I switched from Canon to the Fujifilm X-T3. Above all the big thing is how much fun this camera is to use! If you are shooting raw, those film emulations are available to you in Lightroom as well: In the basic module at the top, click on the Profile and choose Browse... check out the Camera Matching Profiles and :-)
Much appreciated Paul - thank you! Agreed - process is something that escaped me for awhile, but I’m all about it now.
When you add Capture one for fuji or the pro version to your gear, the fuji files will be present much more . additional you can change the film simulation later on .
Nice video. As a stills XT3 jpeg photographer, I am very happy with the amount of refinement that can be achieved with the various film simulations and color changes possible by changing the white balance shift.
Totally agree with your video. I also have an A7Rii and basically is eating dust since I bought my XT3, love it, feels like a “real” camera, and the lenses are superb. Great video 👍🏼👍🏼
Ricardo Villagran Vicent Thanks Ricardo!
Went from Xt3 to RP and im really happy. The main quirk I had with Fuji was the file processing in Lightroom and Photoshop, they never worked as good as in C1. The Jpgs are great from Fuji and they look great SOC. My plan is not to stay permanent with the RP, but its a way to begin invest in RF glass. Altough... Im peaking for the X100V for a pocketfriendly companion.
Same analogy can be said of cars... my 71’ B210, my 73’ AMX Javelin, my 79’ 240D, my 84’ Aries K car, my 86’ 735i, my 91’ 940 Turbo, my 94’ SL1, 96’ 740il, my 99’ Venture, my 09’ XB & my 03’ C230 kompressor all got me from point a to b, but some of us care about the user interface & user experience. For picking up girls, it’s my javelin, for comfort & excitement the 740il, but my favorite in all categories except mpg I would have to say goes to the Kompressor... hands down.oh, wait....we were talking about cameras weren’t we? I am still using my 13 year old Sony NEX-7, I love the tri Navi experience...
Edit: PS great video!
Appreciate it Drew - that's a great point!
Fuji= great color. On a forum I visit frequently , there is someone from Utah who uses the X-T2 . The colors & pics are excellent. It doesn't hurt the guy has talent either but....
Nice comment there Mark... Its great to be able to adjust shadow/Highlight etc... I worked professionally for alot of years and way back after converting to digital used the fuji S2 and S5 pro"s... I went back to Nikon after there was nothing after that with Fuji... Sold all my Nikon gear and now this last 2 years back with Fuji... Photographers cameras 😊
I gotta agree. I keep saying this over and over..there really isn't a, "Bad." Camera being made currently. That being said, choose the one that feels good in the hand, that you can intuitively understand. Do not under estimate how it feels in your hand and how you engage it.
Lots of excellent points in this piece. Pixel peeping is doing a lot to distract people from the art of photography. As you point out, ultimately the individual pixels rarely matter nearly as much as some insist. Small sensor with more noise? There is excellent software that will help address that ... when it’s even noticeable. Also, never discount both the utility and pleasure of a good tool. I, too, love having the ability to use dials to set most parameters; although I favor my M43 cameras and lenses, my Fuji X100T takes the prize for shooting pleasure and efficiency.
I enjoy your videos Mark. Last year I was so close to buying a Sony but gave a look at Fuji. I have had a few cameras over the past 50 years but I felt liberated when I took a Sony RX 100r4 on vacation in 2017. No more burdensome gear hauling. I purchased the Fuji XS10 last May and really am enjoying it . For my hands which are long the ergonomics are the best I have ever had a really deep grip. Feature wise similar to the T4. The lens line up is compact in size and weight too, love that. But the experience actually using the camera and using the Film Simulations are really creative. There is no such thing as a perfect camera but for travel and landscape photography it’s just right for me.
I agree with you Mark...I've been the same...sharpness and zooming in to 100%...I think most photographers are overly obsessed with sharpness...
I’m a canon 5Dmkiv user mainly for landscape photography, I have been using a Leica Q for my street photography, then just before Xmas I couldn’t resist a Black Friday deal on a Fuji’s XT3, since getting it I’ve hardy put it down , I’ve used it for street photography exclusively, I’m going to sell my Q, I haven’t tried any landscape photography with it yet , but up to know for street and architecture it’s a winner in my opinion.
Fortunately one of the things I did learn a number of years ago was that resolution mostly mattered when printing larger format prints. When I was able to take an image from my previous Nikon crop camera that was rated for 6.1MP and blow that image up to about 20" x 30" without pixelation, I knew my next camera would provide more than I would ever need. Still holding on to my D7100.
Yep, the largest print I sell is 14X20 which doesn’t take much resolution to create beautiful prints!
I am a Nikon guy, and i have to say that way little company the last 2 year have nailed it above them all!
All of the modern cameras are capable of producing incredible results. Get what feels right to you. I love my Sony cameras and have used most of the rest too. However, for most of us, we have to stick with a brand because it's too expensive to have multiple brands that require multiple lenses. To be fair, the comparison between the XT3 and RII isn't totally fair in that the Rii is a much older body. Also, I bought the RIV for future-proofing and although 61MP is way more than any of us need for social media, I know that I will be able to go back into the RAW file in say 10 years and with new knowledge/experience and software, I will be able to manipulate and use all of the extra data and megapixels. Also, I love the ability to crop, I love having 24mm that's also a 35 or an 85 that's more like a 135. Finally, I love tech and that's why I love using the Canons touch-screen or the Sony menu maze. If only all of these brands would come together and give us a standard lens mount, features that our phones cameras have and 20 stops of IBIS. Awesome video as usual Mark - great to see a guy who cares more about photography rather than being puppet for any brand.
Great comment! Appreciate you checking out the video👍
I was thinking the same thing, the a7Rii is much older tech, it would be a bit fairer if it was the a7riii. Doing the a7r4 might be a bit unfair since its super new.
This video really resonated with me. About seven years ago I decided to shake things up and sold my Canon gear without knowing what I'd use next. Obviously I'm not a pro depending on photo income, but at the time I was a camera retailer, and that meant I could try out any camera I wanted from nearly every major brand. After pestering every factory rep for a trial body and lens I settled on Fuji. For the size. For the JPG quality. For the sheer fun/engagement of the body layout. For the high quality of the 16MP images. And because I have always preferred Fuji's interpretation of color (Astia, Velvia, Superia film stocks).
To be frank, I had been shooting weddings and portraits and wanted to leave that behind. I loved shooting 4X5 and 8X10 for landscapes, which means lightening fast anything wasn't top of my list. I felt inspired working in the darkroom, so RAW quality was important. And most of all I wanted to free myself from carrying a 30 pound bag of gear (entirely self inflicted as a gearhead!).
Today I have a pocketable X-E2 which was my first X-series camera, an X-T2 which is my diehard landscape shooter, and a new X-Pro3 because I wanted a durable "business backpack" body. I don't turn my nose up at full frame cameras at all, but Fuji's cameras deliver stunning results in a camera form factor I appreciate and they happen to be APS-C.
I agree with you on all points. It is interesting that your observations are similar to the reasons why I switched to Olympus Micro Four Thirds. I love the compact nature of MF3, and the sensor size has never been an issue with me in regards to resolution or overall picture quality.
I've been shooting with a Nikon D810 the past five years but after watching this and Dave Johnstons channel and how good the images from his Sony APS look it makes me rethink whether the smaller size of APS the way to go for landscapes and travel.
I love my Olympus OMD EM1-Mark II. I have the 12-40 f2.8 PRO and 40-150 f2.8 PRO and this has been all the kit I have needed so far. I want to add the 300mm f4 PRO at some point (unless the announced 150-400 f4.5 PRO releases before that purchase).
I love how much tech, performance, and quality is jammed into such a tiny and light kit. I am definitely a die hard M4/3 guy.
Just check out James Popsys' work on Instagram (I believe you follow him). That recent photo he shot with his G9 is just fantastic and anytime I feel like I may want to move away from M4/3 I just look at his work and I'm reminded that I don't need more sensor, I need more mountains.
Cheers :)
James’s work is amazing! That’s great “don’t need more sensor, need more mountains” I second that!
I shoot on the original Canon 6D and a Fuji X-T1. Those are roughly 20MP and 16MP respectively. I've been printing some 16x24s lately and there has been no issue with either, they both look great! Worst case, I need a little photoshop help to enlarge, but that's worth the savings of a new camera (for me). If you handed me money and told me to go buy a new body, I seriously don't know what I could possibly want! As you mention, the colors on Fuji are unreal. X-T1s cost something like $300 now and I think that's the biggest steal in photography.
Great video as always, Mark!
Many thanks for checking out the video Andrew! For sure $300 for an X-T1 is a bargain!
Hey Mark, couldn't agree more about pixels being less important. I went from a Canon 80D, 24mp to a G9 micro 4/3 and do not notice the difference. I have a second body which is a 16mp Olympus E-M10 MkII and I love the slightly softer images I get from it. Now as a third I have a Fuji x20, 12mp for street photos and it is so freeing, compact and produces wonderful images with real character. It is teaching me that photography is about the content in an image way more than the clarity. Great video and much appreciated :)
Appreciate you checking out the video John!
Many thanks Mark! Video saved! Perfect summary of the unique user experience with a Fuji XT (just add a small grip). Much better with their great primes (16mm 1.4, 23mm 1.4 & 2.0, 56mm 1.2, 80mm 2.8,...). And Velvia, Pro Neg Hi, Astia, Classic Chrome & Acros film simulation. Human touch...
Thanks for the save! Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video Mark. One very important point is how sexy these Fujifilms look! They just keep you wanting to take them out of your camera bag and shoot!
Thanks Tianyu!
Try a Pentax. I was so disappointed by the Sony colors when I bought the a7III, but can’t return it anymore. Found a way to bring down the green tint across the Sony raws. But for stills (video sucks), ergonomics, ibis, and user experience, there is nothing better than the k70 apsc or K1 FF. Oh, and the weather sealing is superb for those rainy dusty and windy days.
Haven't been tempted to get an X-T4. I do have a full frame camera with IBIS but I'm keeping my X-T3. Love it for stills of landscape and wildlife. Crop factor is very useful for wild life. And it is just a fun camera if I don't want to travel with a big gun.
I am using X-T3 as well. I hope you will make more videos regarding landscape photography using fuji. Kudos to you Mark. Stay safe
Great video and photograph. The insect is a damselfly wings that can close over the abdomen. A dragonfly have wings that are horizontal and open, but cannot close over abdomen. Very cool that you discovered the damselfly on that flower. Thank you. This was good information.
I totally concur! JFYI, not sure if you are using Capture One for the Fujifilm, but if you are not, you aren't extracting the best of the X-Trans sensor. For Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc, LR is fine, but for X-Trans to avoid those pesky wormy artefacts Capture One is a revelation and so much better. For my X-T3 files (I have 4 X-T3's) I sharpen in Capture One at 180% at 0.8 pixels, "0" threshold and "0" noise reduction. I also often shoot at 80 iso to reduce the noise substantially. Just keep your eye on the histogram to avoid any clipping in the highlights. Try out the free version of Capture One for Fujifilm and compare it to the Sony files. You will be surprised. I checked out your website. Very nice indeed.
Benjamin Kanarek Much appreciated Benjamin and appreciate the tips👍
I liked this weeks video. The process is huge for me too. I’ve shot 35mm, 645, 6x7 film and now digital. My favorite camera of all time is still the Mamiya 7ii. The image quality was top notch but it’s the process I miss. I loved its simplicity and shooting landscapes with range finders. I would love to shoot Leica but if I bought one I would feel ripped off. Dxomark just made a lot of people feel that way. I just placed an order for the Voigtlander 21mm 1.4. Nice wide distance scale. Perfect for zone/hyper focal focusing. The a7rii isn’t a rangefinder but I’m going to have fun with that lens.
Full frame lens size is definitely an issue and I almost went with Fuji because of it. I decided I could always reduce the sensor to apsc mode and use some smaller lenses on the Sony. Or just buy the f4 versions of a full frame lens instead of the 2.8’s to save on size. I’d imagine most lenses designed for full frame will produce a more detailed image than one of its equivalent focal lengths in apsc. Assuming you are getting 15-20 more mega pixels out of the full frame. Im guessing though. I would to see some tests of the Sony 16-35 f4 vs Fuji’s apsc equivalent to find out.