Cheap Camera Review - The Fuji Xpro-1 - Oldie but goldie
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- The Fuji X-Pro1, once a high end camera that many dreamt of owning. Today its yesterdays news and can be found at the bottom of the used section for very little money.
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This is how the reviews out there should be done: from the perspective of the photographer and not a spec shootout. I bought mine and I take it everyday everywhere with me with a xf27 mm lens. It’s invaluable!
You just made the price on second hand X-Pro1’s go up with your great review!
truuuuu
Where can you by them though? Can't see any on gumtree here in Australia :(
Rex Chan eBay
Here in Canada you cant find one for less than $900 bucks, same for X-t1 and x100S.... That's why the Canadian market is a joke.
@@Just_Ve check Henry’s online. I just ordered a used one for $499.99!
Bravo Mattias. You have no idea how welcome these sweet, relaxed, informative reviews are.
Thanks to you, I now own Xpro1 and 50mm Minolta. Never knew that a downgrade of the equipment could be the best upgrade. Loving the magical images the combo makes. Can't be happier!
Still using mine. Its my daily driver and shoots the cover feature for every month at my dayjob. Fantastic body.
Bryan Rollins do you think the autofocus is fast enough to catch a bouncing baby boy?
@@KevinScandinavia when I had mine it was enough to do almost anything, but there's a caveat. It's not always easy. The single point af was fast enough, especially with the firmware updates. Multi point focusing was fast, but never focuses on what I want. Servo/continuous was not good. I never got on with that. So sometimes shots need to planned by pre-focusing, or zone focusing. I spent 100 percent of the time in single point af. When you switch to manual focus it allows you to autofocus with the back button.
With a bit of practice it's very useable.
Ricardo da Fonseca thank you that’s very helpful 😃 just trying to decide if I want this or the xe3
@@KevinScandinavia I've never touched an xe3, so couldn't give an opinion. It's much newer though, so probably works better in general.
Hi! What lens do you recommend for portrait?
Hi Matt,
Having been a photographer since the early 80's I've used everything from Minolta XGM, to Nikon F2, FM2, F3, F4.. Canon EOS1, EOS1n, DCS3, DSC520, EOS 1 mark 3, 5Diii etc, etc... So a lot of cameras.. my main system is still a 5diii and lenses.
But the Fuji Xpro1 is my favourite all time camera. The ergonomics take me back to the FM2, (proper aperture rings) ... and it is just such a pleasure to use.. I get a buzz just shooting. The lenses are so nice... I have the 18mm (the weakest) 35mm & 50mm.. all f2 and they are sweet...
The photos are beautiful.. both colour and b&w... I've made 40x30 prints and they are just as sharp as my Canon prints.. Well I can't see a difference at this size print.. They are small, compact and perfect as an every day carry...
With the latest software updates, the AF is fast enough, and I really can't see what an Xpro2 would offer... I'll no doubt get one when the Xpro 3 launches.. and the price drops.. the Xpro 1 is a really, really nice camera...
Mattias is on the polar opposite of DPReview. Over DPReview, those guys are like "It's good BUTTTTT EHHHHHHH" and here Mattias be like "Well here's a bad thing but honestly it doesn't matter."
Another down to earth review without being hung up on specs or iver the top pixel peaking. Awsome.
I leave that to the forums :)
The X-pro1 and 5d Classic are all I need for (digital) photography.
henricusmaria love the 5D ! When would you use one over the other?
I was the same...till I went small with Oly and big with a D3.
Im 6 years in with the xpro1 and i use the 18mm most of the time. I have a set of canon fd lenses i adapt, i espcially like the 55mm macro and 28mm f2.8. Thanks for a great video, my favourite reviewer on youtube.
Good timing I just bought one of these yesterday bundled with the 18 & 35. Love your vids.
Great combo!
mattias, I htink your skill as a photographer far outshines any gear you use. It makes your channel a pleasure to watch!
Very kind of you.
Thanks for the review. I own an X-pro1 and I am still surprised at the results sometimes. I use Fuji and vintage lenses and the images are always quite impressive. That first gen Xtrans sports some real magic (Xpro1, XE1)
I love my XPro1. It's not the fastest but the images are still superb.
Bought one just a few days ago and now you're doing a review about this gem :)
I shoot an XE-1 with the 18mm f2 and 35mm f1.4. Still loving it, never let me down. A recent XC 16-50 I wouldn't recommend. And vintage glass is a massive bonus. Same sensor, different body and cheaper now. Maybe a new body sometime soon but no rush required. Thanks Mattias, great video as ever.
For 2019, i started using my old X-E2 as my daily carry. The 16mp sensor is magic!
I always come back to this video. No idea why but I love it so much
Thumbs up for that dope AF rack focus of the viewfinder at 1:02. You timed the music, VO and rack perfectly.
Using X-Pro1 in 2019. Magic camera.
same, together with xpro2
Just got a brand new from stock in Bangkok, cost around 700usd. So good and perfect accompany with my XE3 and XH1
Love my X-E1, similar body but smaller and lighter and the same wonderful first gen. X-trans sensor.
same here :)
I can imagine, I prefer my X-E3 over all other Fujis.
I love my Xpro1 even tho i have a xpro 2 and XH1 its something special about the pictures and colors in these very film like imo , and build quality and user simplicity are just wonderful , I use it as a "Analog" camera and use old manual lenses and just love it .
Hi there, I just bought one! Should arrive tomorrow. I d like to use it like a film camera too and buy some vintage lenses. My only concern was the ‚bad‘ EVF for manualy focusing. But I hope I can manage. May I ask how you getting on with MF? I hope to use the OVF more then on my X100T. What lenses do you use? Any suggestions?
Thanks a lot, cheers from Switzerland
Love my XPRO1....I think the files on the XPRO1 and the XE1 just look better..plus you can screw in a round Nikon F2 eyecup on the XPro1 which does not mess up the eye sensor ...
Been waiting for this one for a while 👍
It's a cool camera for sure.
Hey Mattias, thanks for another relaxed, informative and artistically made video. I really like how you treat older camera gear and how impressive you show that these “old” cameras still deliver beautiful photos.
I'm glad you liked it!
Four Years on and I have just purchased a brand new old stock X pro 1 in 2024 because of its sensor. Happy days.
Great shout out to a great camera.I have a factory optioned version that changed the black faux leather to a cream i bought bundled with the 18mm.Excellent iq i travelled to bali close wide but sharp.i have since bought the 35 f2 anf 23f2 and they are quick enough for auto focus.The j pegs that come out are fantastic.
If you dont have one buy it its a joy to use.
After using the Xpro1 for a year which I bought at very low price, I love it so much especially with XF18/2 len. As you said, the colour is so so great. I use it daily now and leave my EosR & Leica X typ113 aside, ha ha.
I had one of these, years ago. It is still one of my favorite cameras of all that I have owned. I wish I would have never sold it. They are getting harder to find, now, and the price has started going back up, recently (locally, at least).
I’ve got an X-Pro 1 and an XE-1. They are all I need.
Thanks for reviewing this camera man. Love all your videos. Keep doing you
Om glad you enjoyed it!
I don't know why but I just love this dudes voice
Love the Xpro-1 and your videos Mattias
Thanks!
Matching the X-Pro1 with my new X-T30 might be a way for me to get into the X-Pro line without having to pay too much. I'm also a fan of the 27mm pancake. It was the first lens I bought and some of my favorite shots seem to come from it. I hardly see it mentioned or used though.
Bought an X T4 , then saw this , found a nice X Pro 1 with thumb rest & metal base 1/2 case A$500 , very happy a Joy to use
Thank you for your lovely reviews 😎
I have it … I found myself use it mostly with the 58mm f/1.4 rokkor ! Amazing combo. I have the 35mm f1.4 XF lens from time to time
I really appreciate the informative videos, but I enjoy the pics of you dog the most. Thx Jim from Georgia
Great review, but I really don’t understand why anyone would NOT use the optical viewfinder. I own an X100f and I hardly ever touch the electronic alternative. Except from in playback mode, because then I don’t need to put my glasses on to review my own images. Very practical for an old man.
Outstanding video Mattias! I see myself fitting a vintage Helios 44 lens with this camera, gotta love the Fuji colors!
I highly recommend this move! Use a 44-2 with adaptor on my PRO1 and SOOC jpegs are magical
It's so fun to use xpro1 especially with legacy lenses,
... jupiter 8 35mm from my zorky,
A helios 44 -2 ... artistic results and a very unique cinematographic look
It's creepy just how precisely you described me as a person who has an x-t3 and just wants to have a fun B camera. :D
I love my Fuji cameras; there's something magic about them, I own An Xt1, Xt20, x100s, x20, I'm getting an Xpro1 😎, thanks for your video, now I'm waiting for the x100s video 😃
X100s video will be a while :)
i just got one for really cheap and the original 35 and 60mm lenses. The quality and color of the images coming out of it remind me of the M8. Just amazing.
I bought this last year and couldn't be happier.
I have this oldie too. I find OVF simply indispensable during shooting outside in a sunny weather. EVF can't keep up with a sun but find this is a problem for my e2 as well. So yes I may buy xt3 but I won't ever get rid of xpro1. It is old magic.
The XPRO-1 is the only Fujifilm I have not sold. Combined with the 35mm f/2.0 I found the AF more than adequate. I keep it because it has something the more recent camera's do not have. Perhaps it is nostalgia, I do not know but I like the output of this camera.
Same here, but I prefer the 35mm 1.4. You should try it out, it’s a magical combo ;)
Mattias...there are three different Fuji sensors. Each one a different color. XE1 Black. XE2 Green. XE3 Magenta. That’s why the XE1 and XPro1 are so good in RAF.
I made a substantial amount of cash buying a fair amount of Xpro-1 on ebay all over the world ,after the Xpro2 came out. Because of the firmware-update for the Xpro 1 came after Xpro2, it was basically the same camera, but at rock bottom prices. It tells so much about the human psychological conditioning, and marketing . How to place the Xpro-1 into the original and the pro -2 as a copy. We all suck making a informed rational choice , and boy oh boy companies know about it XP2 is ALWAYS a better ticket for producing better picturer then XP1. My personal XP1 is still here with me, because its large enough to fit my gorilla fists. Its a substantial camera with weight , and heft, to it.
I bought mine with the 2 lens bundle for £499 when the X-Pro2 came out. If I sold it all now I'd probably get near the same price - which is unheard of in the digital world. The only downside for me is no diopter. I don't really like shooting with the display. Also, it feels vaguely "hollow". A bit like a Yashica Electro 35. I prefer a "denser" feeling.
xpro1 the best sensor ever made. Pure MAGIC
is it the same as the bayer sensor on the original x100?
@@PeterPrism tell me more. i love to hear about sensor tech!
I just gone of these. Wow ! What a sensor ! And the shutter sound ! The pics are amazing !
First + foremost, thanks for this video and all of your videos, appreciate them very much ! Also, nice photography man, love your aesthetic and eye. Those shots with the 16mm + 18mm were dope, love a wider lens at times. Just recently bought this camera used for $250US, it's in the mail and I can't wait to use it. Been hearing it has a certain "magic" to it, we'll see..
Did find one of these on ebay for a decent price. Still a very good camera to buy if you don't care about the latest bells and whistles. The design is timeless.
fuji's 16 megapixel is still very solid performer even in 2019.
man, I miss my xpro1 now. should have kept it
I'm unsure why, but the 1st generation 16mp sensor in this camera always gave me better results in terms of detail, noise rendition and color compared to my XT-2. I miss my xpro 1
It's coming with most brands. Higher resolution takes a toll on colors and DR.
Mattias Burling definitely
I still have mine. Love my copy. I will get a used Pro-2 when the X-Pro 3 drops the price of the X-Pro 2.
Just like Fujifilm XM-1, it's old but still has a magic in it. No viewfinder no worries.
Your dog, best model ever.
Pretty new subscriber and follower on IG. Your channel has become one of my favorites.
Cool :)
I’m still using the original x100 and it is wonderful. I may pick up an xe1 or 2 as well. I love the images from my x100
I've been wanting one of these! Great video, per usual.
Picked up an ultra clean one for $375. Not exactly very little money but it so cool and built like a tank. Love the jpegs coming out of that first gen sensor!
Loved my X-Pro 1. Even today I wish I'd kept it. Maybe in future the X-Pro 2 might pop in to my collection.
I want one for use with my collection of Takumar and Leitz lenses. I'm using a Panasonic Micro 4/3 at the moment which is nice, but the Fuji crop factor of 1.5 will mean my old lenses will 'see' more.
Watching this in the end of 2020 and it is very helpful. Subscribe!
Just picked one up yesterday 2nd hand cheap and paired it with a 7artisan 35mm f1.2. Plan to try some vintage stuff on it :)
I still have and use my xpro1 from 2013. Still going strong.
FWIW: OVF is useful if you're shooting at night with a flash (street festivals, parades, etc). It's pretty tough with an EVF.
Lol. Yup I sure found me a bottom dweller Xpro1. Demo model in some UK camera store for $499. Received looking brand new. Having a blast with this camera. The rendering is sublime indeed.
Love my X-Pro 1 to me it's a close contender to the Leica D Experience. Must have film digital Cross over camera. Used with various MF Lens gives the look of film but the X-Trans sensor makes all the difference. Without the High cost of Leica M system. IMHO this camera is a game changer Fun to use as well.
Bought one (again...I already had two) last week, when I've heard Viltrox was about to release 23mm, 33mm and 56mm lenses all at f1.4. Hoping those will be as good as their 85mm.
I bought it last month (265 euro). I got 7artisans lenses (incl 55mm), 18-55mm and 35mm XFs and adapted Sigma SA glass. It's now my favorite camera re: handling. Heck, I even shot professionally with it last week. So much fun. And to be honest, I've come to terms with the fact that in most cases it doesn't really matter or *show* it's 'only' 16 MP.
Anything over 10mp and I would use it for pro work.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter lol, indeed. Also, my main camera is a Sigma SD Quattro (slower than my avg film slr), so in my hands an X-Pro1 is agile and crisp, i.e. I'm able to shoot turtles in action now...tack sharp! ;-p
1st: It's awesome to see you review this camera. I had always wanted it but never ended up owning it. A friend of mine has one, though, and loves it.
2nd: Are you ever going to do a review for the Fujifilm X-H1? I just searched your channel for your X-H1 review and realized that, though it made guest appearances in several videos, you never actually did a review of it.
I ended up selling it rather quickly so unfortunately there won't be a review of it.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Nooooooooooo! I just bought one! I was able to buy it brand new, along with the grip, the extra batteries, some audio stuff thrown in, and a high quality tripod, and a remote release, all for a grand total of $1,100. I am happy as can be! I was really hoping to see one of your awesome videos on the camera, though... I even checked your profile on DPreview and it wasn't even listed under your "previous gear". Mysterious...
Talking about chinese lenses... I would love to watch a review of the Meike cine lenses (Veydra clones).
Thanks for one more video.
I really enjoy it!
I have been using my X Pro 1 since 2014. I gave up my 5DMK II to go over to Fuji, first with the X 100 limited edition, which I immediately fell in love with, and then over to the XP1 which has been with me ever since. It's in mint condition and with the 35mm f1.4 and 28mm f2 it serves me well, shooting street and some landscape stuff. Once you get the hang of this camera, and you work with it as a team, rather than trying to go your own way and be the boss, you can get some very satisfying images out of it. It's digital, yes, but nonetheless old school, and you will need to get into old school habits with it if you want the best from it. It's slow, temperamental if you don't know what you are doing, and it will expect you, the photographer, to get it right first time. It's not a camera for people who expect it to get it right for them, so be warned. Buy one and refresh your craft. I love it.
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Even now that I have the XT3, I still love the RF layout and colors of my EX2 and the Pro1 hardware would be awesome.
Waited a hot minute for this and it was so worth it
I was waiting for this review, as i am just wondering if i should get an X-Pro 1 or X-T1, given that i have the original X100 now :)
Still havent seen it, the notification just popped up, but i am writing this comment just to say how thankful i am that you are doing this!
And as always, loving all your videos! Keep up the Great work!
Thanks, I hope you ended up enjoying it :)
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Oh yes i enjoyed it! And as every other review of yours, it makes me want the camera more! But i find it didnt help me choose :/
I know it's mostly up to personal preferences, but i am struggling to decide between the x-pro 1 and x-t1. The x-pro 1 is a little bit cheaper here, at 230gbp, and the x-t1 is 270. That is not a concern, as i will invest more in lenses :)
But the thing i can't decide on is, if i want the left side hybrid viewfinder of the x-pro1 more, or the wi-fi + tilting screen on the x-t1. Right now i am leaning more towards x-t 1 as i never had wi-fi on a camera before, and when i had a camera with tilting screen, i did use it most of the time. But the x-pro1 is so appealing, and i am used to the hybrid viewfinder from my x100, plus the x-pro 1 should have a better one :)
The other thing i am wondering about is, if i should trade in my x100 at the same time, so i can get one or two more lenses, or just keep it as it's a great walk-around camera :)
Wifi I could live without, never use it.@@DilianVelev
@@gearreallydoesntmatter I think that helped me a bit, especially as i find it quite handy to just transfer the photos to my phone via USB OTG+tiny card reader. And thats just if i have to use longer transport on the way back. Usually everything ends up on the computer, and not the phone :)
I bet i will be happy with whatever i choose, and when i decide on one, i will always wonder what would it be with the other one :D
Thanks for the answer though, at least it made me think about the "feature" i don't actually need :)
@@DilianVelev i have an x-t1 with a 35mm f2 fujinon lens, absolute workhorse, it's faster interms of autofocus and can hold longer burst rates with a fast sd card, as well as other bonuses like 60fps video, huge viewfinder, titling screen and iso dial. But the end i'm sure You will be happy with either.
I swear I love the 27mm but I just want it to have an aperture ring
I have a xPro1 and a xt3 and still use and love xpro-1 as the best for joy of use
Great video :) Fuji is extremely tempting at the moment, I'm kinda over with Canon.
Will you do a film camera review anytime in the future?
I'm a simple man, I see a Mattias Burling video, I watch it and click like
Olympus Pen F in 2019 next !
handel1111 agreed!
The poll voted it down again.. sorry. Another Fuji won. But there is an Olympus review coming..
The penf has my attention but will it be a bigger sensor
The pen f is a beauty, but way way over priced.
Jas Mann Leica is beautiful, 1000x way way overpriced than Pen F
The X-E2 is a nice little alternative for the right price.
So true, just bought a new one on eBay for £200. Such a little beauty!
I was able to get the diopter I needed at CameraQuest. It's listed for the Voigtlander Bessa, but it got me back into action with the X-Pro1 after cataract surgery.
Good tip.
Still use my xe1. Sold the xpro1 to help fund the pro2.
The older xtrans sensor is amazing, and wish I still had the pro1.
Ive been wanting an xpro1 and I had probably watched this video for more than 5 times now. Haha great video.
i use this and canon 5d mark 1 - why not? the picture of 5d mark 1 is amazing looks the profi photographers work from 2005.. its amazing.
I agree with everything you said. I LOVE my Xpro1
I bought myself a X-E1 as a backup camera for around 120€, but I find myself using it more often than my Sony a7 because its so enjoyable to use and the colors are more pleasant to the eye than with Sony cameras, especially in low light situations.
I've found one of these dirt cheap used and wondering whether to buy it. I'm so impressed with my XT3 that I kinda want a fuji on me all the time
Update, I now have one and I love it. It will be used with my collection of vintage glass.
Enjoy!
Some of us have faces worth hiding. I have the X-T2 over the X-Pro2 because I’m ugly AND poor.
Joking aside, I like the in-camera tone curves in jpeg with the X-Pro1. It’s a big selling point to me. 16mp is my optimum sensor size for aps-c. I like small files that don’t need editing.
Yup, its all just personal preference :)
Nice video, the XPro1 is awesome, I have had mine for 10 years, love it, I have the original 3 lenses, 18, 35 and 60, I have added the 56 for portraits. May add the XPro3 and 23mm this year. Oh and the camera works great with old MF lenses. Quirky but user friendly, small enough with the 18mm lens on to stuff into a coat pocket which allows you to take it everywhere.
18mm club 💪🏽 loved my Pro1 too!
Bravo Mathias yes it is still a good camera put a 35f2 or 50f2 you will have awesome results.
... I love mine... my biggest problem is the lack of viewfinder diopter correction...
The files (mainly in b&w) are just awesome... (at least for my choice)
... but now my GFX 50s is getting my full attention and time... 😀
Nice review