Fujifilm X-T3: How It Changed My Landscape Photography
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In this week’s episode, we discuss the Fujifilm X-T3 and how it changed my landscape photography. I first purchased the Fuji X-T3 about 12 months ago primarily for filming videos for this RUclips channel. I didn’t have any plans for it outside of video as I was already heavily invested in the Sony system as my primary camera for landscape photography. For the first few months I only used the X-T3 for it’s originally intended purpose which was for video, but over time this slowly changed.
In this video, I review the five ways in which the FujiFilm X-T3 changed the way I look at my landscape photography. Some of the lessons the X-T3 taught me are related to what I should expect from my gear and how best to utilize the equipment I have. I find that photography like most things in life is an ever evolving learning process, but I never expected that a camera would actually provide me with such valuable lessons that would change the way I look at photography forever.
I don't really mention the specs and features & benefits of the Fuji X-T3 in this video, rather how the X-T3 changed my mindset related to various topics regarding landscape photography. I hope you enjoy it and that it provides you with a somewhat unconventional approach to the way you look at your own landscape photography.
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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!!
"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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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"
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..
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.
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
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 ;)
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.
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!
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’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👍
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!
Awesome video Mark! Those are all great points, and I’m sure it’s really satisfying to have physical dials for all your settings instead of digital ones 😊
Much appreciated - thank you! I never thought physical dials really mattered, but I sure have enjoyed them!
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.
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
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.
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
Great video Mark - I've got the Sony A7III, but seeing a comparison between the sony and fuji has really opened my eyes to Fuji!
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!
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
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.
Nice to hear a story like this about learning growing, and accepting new discoveries. Good work. 😊
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! 🙏🙏🙏
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.
Great, candid and honest observations. I too am looking to purchase a small mirrorless aps-c for travel, and can see where I can end up using it more than my DSLR....
Thank you so much for this and all your videos. I am new to photography and your work has been the most beneficial to me as I start in landscape photography. I just bought a XT-3 and struggled with if I should get full frame. Thanks for this video, it’s makes me even more excited about my purchase.
Glad to do it Andy! Appreciate you checking it out
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...
Great video Mark, I switched to Fuji a few years ago and I just love it. Taking photos is fun again.
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!
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.
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
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!
Great video Mark ,interesting and enjoyable to watch. I'm a Nikon user, Z6&D500 but I've always thought the XT3 is an extremely attractive camera, great results too. cheers from the UK.
Excellent video and information, Mark! As always love to see your content. Thanks 🙏👍
Anuja Sharma Thanks so much Anuja!
Well done, quite thought provoking. Thank you, Mark.
My X-T30 just arrived. I'm really glad hearing from you and others that it stands up to the $2K Sony A7III.
Finally!
I always say Sony is the best hammer to hit a nail, but Fuji makes the whole experience a joy
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.
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).
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!
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 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.
Thanks for the great video. I'm glad there are more of us who have succumbed to the charm and quality of Fuji. I have been a Fuji user for 4 years and have migrated from FF Canon. For some time I used both systems. My paid contracts are mainly concert and theater photos and event reports. I have no problem with the quality of low light photography even up to ISO 4000. I edit RAF in Capture One. My main camera is X-H1 and backup X-T2. Thank you.
Much appreciated Hilar! Thank you!
An honest, informative and exceedingly helpful video. Many thanks.
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!
Mark as usual a great video, absolutely informative! Thanks
Bruce Delorme Many thanks Bruce!
This is the review I was looking for.
5:50 - this convinced me to buy xt-3, but I need to check lenses first. And I only shoot jpeg!
I am subscribing to your channel as you speak as if you are saying things from your heart.
Thanks for the time you spend posting these videos. Very helpful. You really need to try one of the Fuji primes.....the 16mm and the 23mm are flat out amazing.
Glad to do it Wayne and thank YOU for watching them! It’s definitely on the to-do list to test out the Fuji primes.
Great video, Mark! Thank you, too, for confirming my gut feeling to not sell off my XT3 system even though I swapped my D850 system for an A7R4 system. You’re spot on; shooting with the Fuji just feels “right” and the film simulation colors are so useful and some are just beautiful. I’m still in the honeymoon phase with the Sony, esp use of eye tracking AF for portraiture, but next time I head out for a nature shoot, I’m picking up my Fuji again.
Thanks so much!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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
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 .
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.
I shot with a Nikon FE 35mm film camera in the 1980's. The shutter speed, exposure compensation, and film ISO settings were dials on the top of the camera body similar to your Fuji. The aperture setting was a ring on each lens, most with color coded numbers from about f5.6 up to f22! Simple to use and definitely a fun experience.
I shoot with a Sony A7 Riii now and absolutely love the camera and the lenses. However... : -) I am a believer in simplicity. I do wish the Sony had dials similar to your Fuji and my old Nikon FE (I still have it). Just because we're shooting with digital cameras doesn't mean the basic settings (aperture, shutter speed, iso) has to be or even should be visible only from the back screen of the camera or through the viewfinder. I think Sony, Nikon, Canon, etc. could learn from Fuji's example.
I'm very satisfied with my Sony and will continue using it. But like you, I find myself moving away from the crispy, "everything has to be tack sharp" type of photos to the more moody, emotional, and ethereal style. Tack sharp definitely has it's place depending on the type of photo and lots of megapixels do matter when it comes to printing large sizes. But you make good and valid points - thanks Mark!
Great informations!!! Btw super like your set up with your room.. love the aesthetic!!! 🤩😍😊😁
Thots Official Much appreciated - thank you 🙏
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.
Thank you for your review! I'm excited to see such indepth reviews online. I'm going from Canon 20D then 7D, now ready to leave Canon behind. You're helpful.
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.
Just switched from my A7iii to the XT3 and so happy I did it!
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!
How wonderful videos do you make mark!!!!!!,straight in the subject. I haven't lost a video since the day I discovered you even though I was not interested in any of your topics. Just to hear your voice.I have a question also.....i saw something that impressed me. What plate or head do you have on your tripod????
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.
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 😊
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 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.
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.
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.
Nice video! I totally agreed with the user experience is an important part of the creative process. I'm new to this camera but really appreciate the retro feeling of those dial settings. It's like driving my manual transmission car, once i get used to it, drive an automatic feels a little boring 😂👍
Very late to the video I admit, but it really struck a chord with me. For decades I used film, mostly transparency, from 35mm through 6x9, 6x12 and 4”x5”. Then struggled to settle on digital- something to do with colour, esp. greens and the ‘look’.
So have wasted far too much money swapping back and forth, digital-film-digital/film-digital… etc. Including SonyA7ii and A7RIII, Olympus Micro 4/3 (EM5 and Pen F), Canon 550D and 5DSR. But, having thus ruined myself have sold almost everything left and bought two mint second hand Fuji’s , a XT2 and XH-1.
And it’s fixed me! They feel like the SLRs I owned and loved using and the image quality is so pleasing. I use RAW and jpeg and love the colours and look of the Velvia, Provia and Chrome presets plus the Acros for BW. Much more film like to my eye and print superbly to 13x19” on my Canon and should easily go further if I want via a decent lab. I doubt I will ever go back now.
Thank you Mark for wonderful review. I am a classic Nikon user. I recently bought an XT-3 and I loved the UX. It’s most easy to use user interface. People talk about because of the sensor design you need to use Capture One instead of Lightroom. I wonder your comments about that.
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!
Really good video. I'm considering the Fuji system and this helped with some of my concerns i.e. do I want or need more resolution (probably not).
Many thanks - glad to hear it was helpful!
I love the way you share about photography 😉 thanks
I just sold my a7Rii 2 weeks ago, I really enjoy Fuji for what I do
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.
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.
Great video - thank you.
Reflecting on your words, I thought to share my experience with landscape photography with a sony a6300, and some decent primes (mainly the sigma 16mm f1.4, and the absolutely great canon 24mm f2.8 adapted), along with an adapted 50mm, a 150-600mm sigma zoom, and a few others.
Sure, i would love to have a sony a7r2 and some nice lenses for it, or canon eos-r, and while going down, or up that track, a medium format... At times i am very aware of the limitations of the a6300 (just another stop of dynamic range, or if it had ibis when i do not have a tripod, or shooing birds at iso 3200+, or a bit better tonal qualities).
Yet, the equipment i have, and great-full to own, has taught me over the years, that most important is learning how to use what we do have. Learn it limitations and how to either take advantage of them, or overcome these. For example, a sony a6300 does better at iso 400 than 200. When to tweak exposures, to use bracketing, doing panoramas when we do not have an ultra-wide, or when we can hand-hold, or some type of support is needed - even a carefully arranged jacket and timer. What lens work best for that (hint the $99 canon 24mm stm with its low distortion gives me much better success with hand held panoramas, than the sigma 30mm f1.4 even after its distortion correction). Its extra work, but this also brings in a creative process that differentiates a conscious intention or awareness from mindless snap-shots - a journey - and we overcome all excuses.
Color science. Yep, its real, but then so is knowing how to get that look, and bring a photo into it from any system. We can take any camera, and make it fun - its the spirit we bring to it, and the excitement of being in places at the right time, the right light, and making the effort to do so - then having the technical competence to almost using muscle-memory to get the camera into the right modes for the shot - whatever camera it is.
And carrying it all with us for 6, or 12 hour hikes - it adds up, and then that little sony is really appreciated - through jungles, vines, deep snows, climbing on rugged cliffs - you name it, or just walking around feeling light for an evening stroll.
The way i look at it, i imagine a nicer camera can give me an extra 10 or 20% some of the times (and that is important to me which is why i still want one), and things like birds in flight would be easier with native lenses and faster focusing; and when i am thinking too much about greener pastures; I balance that with my experience of countless impressions and practice of seeing the light, subtle shadings, contrast variations, color differences, and having learned how to develop (digitally and film) - is probably about a 200 to 500% difference. At least for me, in how to consistantly come back from a walk with a jewel - i would say that it is at least that much.
Something when i see a scene, i imagine seeing it in my heart, or minds eye - and simply being with it, noticing it for like 20 minutes. Then how does it compare with the picture i took. Are the colors rich, or do they match - is the feeling there? What do i need to do, to capture in a still image - the qualities are that i am sensing. Closing that gap is the art of photography, and special in a deeper sense. Hence, wanting the nicer camera (yes i still want it), is still secondary to the actual process, at least for me.
Take a look at photobaba.net to see some examples
You are nailing it. Great job. 👍👍👍
Appreciate ya Vincent!
Mark thanks for your impressions on the X-T3 and rethinking of full frame sensors. I'm coming from Canon 5D and I was thinking to change the system to Sony, Olympus 4/3 or Fuji APS-C. But I was worried to leave the full frame camp. Today I think you convinced me. I don't need full frame. Thank you ! There are too many people using Sony and Canon full frames around here in Tokyo. I'll leave the crowd.
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.
Another great video Mark! I've had my X-T2 for the last three years and love Fuji, but decided to skip the X-T3. I wanted it, but couldn't justify it as work has been on the thin side lately and it's not such a huge upgrade over the X-T2. Still, my X-T2 has life in it and when it does die, I'll probably get the X-T4. And I agree with you, the process of taking photos on a Fuji is something nice.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for the info and perspective Mark and your timing couldn't be better. I am currently in a D750 and thinking of getting a Z7 and staying in the Nikon family but feel the X-T3 or soon tp be announced X-T4 might be my next camera. however I don't do much video yet, so x-T3 might be the best bet. Keep my d750 for astro and night and go full Fuji for landscape and travel/backpacking. I love that the lenses are that much cheaper as well. Thanks again.
Glad to do it Perry - thanks for checking it out👍
Very nice video! We keep thinking that we need more and more resolution and that FF is the ultimate camera... Sometimes less is more.
Thanks Eduardo!
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!
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
Very nice video and , boy, are you talking the truth! Many of the reasons you mention - especially the sharpen / soften thing, I feel very much the same. The tactile experience when photographing, is very important to me as well, and I love my Fuji's for that!
Thanks again - and best regards from Norway!
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MalaikaToo Thanks so much for watching and subscribing - really appreciate that!