WHY I REGRET SWITCHING TO FUJIFILM

In todays video we talk about all of the reasons why I regret moving to Fujifilm! Whilst remembering importantly that I still choose to shoot their cameras! So ultimately... the Pros for me outweigh the cons!

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[charliejg]

I became a Fuji X-T3 owner about 2 1/2 years ago. The main reason was that I was able to buy a barely used body that came with the 18-55, a handgrip, extra batteries (OEM and 3rd party) and an extra charger. Plus, everything was still in the box all wrapped up like it just came off of the shelf. And, I got all of this for far less than the price of just a body for most of the competitors. But, that was at a time when new stuff was out, it was around the holidays and everyone was getting rid of their stuff to upgrade. This happened again in fall 2022. I was able to get two lenses I normally couldn't afford and great prices and in new condition. Both were less that a year old, one less than six months old still under warranty. Those were the XF56(v 1.0) and the XF90. I am quite happy with my equipment right now. As an amateur, the X-T3 is more than enough camera for me. And, the cost so far has been quite reasonable compared to alternatives, especially the FF alternatives. I would still love one more lens, a zoom with more reach for shooting sports. But, those are not very budget friendly! So, I will wait and see. I'm a very patient shopper. LOL! Have a great week.

[TheoDahlemPickups]

I never really realized how far better the Fuji colors are until purchased a Sony A7C just recently. The turned off the Sony jpg files in favor of RAW only. But the Fuji jpg recipes rock. I own 4 small Fujifilm cameras which I shoot on a daily basis for years.

[homecareful]

I'm a Fuji fanboy and I can't really dispute any of your points. But, it may be important to note that none of them really deter in any significant way my using a Fujifilm camera or lens to take good photos. Now as for as something that is missing that keeps me from taking good photos, that would be easy for me. It's missing from Fujifilm and also from Nikon, Sony and Canon. This would be a good way to manual focus. I was using SLR cameras in 1965, they were easy to manual focus. In fact when autofocus came out I didn't want it. "Why would anyone be so lazy to want the camera to focus for you?" was my thought. I want better manual focusing tools and I will never use any of the video features.

[lionheart]

I'm a Fuji newbie since August. Decided to buy a brand new X-T5 as for me is the best value per cost across all the top models. I honestly can't live without the film simulations now, they are a game changer for me.

I still have my Canon cameras and for full frame I will stick with Canon. I do wish that the used market for Fuji cameras would lower the price of the older cameras, sad that many people have over-hyped them and Fuji is not helping this.

[Bob-Horse]

I have shot Fujifilm for years and love them. In my opinion, my GFX 50R with the Fuji GFX 45mm lens is amazing and will blow away anything Sony or Canon has to offer. The Fujifilm cameras also give that wonderful, tactile, intuitive old-school shooting experience with dials rather than ploughing through menus.

[omarknowsphotos]

I won't let the X-H2S slander go against the A7IV. You could take a quarter of the readout speed from that sensor and the rolling shutter will still be exponentially better than the filth that is the A7IV sensor's. I need to go watch the other video now to chill out.

Appreciate your videos, Goughie, but on this one I actually think you are missing the mark slightly. APS-C is, and will always be compromise and it's one you should be fully aware of when deciding on a camera system. Within that compromise, Fujifilm has been able to produce cameras that rival FF in many regards, but not all. ISO performance will be worse unless we see a real paradigm shift in sensor design. That a small sensor affects DR and noise at higher ISO shouldn't be a surprise.

As for their lineup and roadmap, I don't really see Sony, Nikon or Canon being any more transparent. Nor do I think that Fujifilm's release cycles are anything to complain about for one good reason: All modern cameras are already astonishingly good, Fujifilm included. In fact Fujifilm is the only brand that actually offers a true variety in ergonomics that caters to all tastes and habits with the same high quality, and at a retail price point that is not just reasonable, but actually cheap. None of the others offer this choice and affordability.

I will agree with you on two points and the first is autofocus. Even XH2/XT5 are still behind the competition. This is a major point that they need to address to stay relevant. Personally I'm still on X-T4 and X-E4 and I get by completely fine. I don't shoot sports or wildlife though. The second is that the lens lineup needs to catch up to itself. I too owned the 18mm f/2 and it's just appallingly bad. But then again I own both the new 23mm and 33mm f/1.4 lenses and they are so good they rival or surpass some of the most expensive Nikkor lenses I have used in the past. All brands have ugly ducklings in their lineup. I would say that of all of the Fujinon lenses I have used, 90% of them were more than sharp enough. Autofocus varies, but you have choices in that regard.

In conclusion: From where I'm standing Fujifilm is a thriving brand that continues to innovate and delivers lots of value. I think it's a smart move to go all-in on APS-C and medium format when everybody else is competing on FF.

[edshotsdotcodotuk]

I'd say the sharpness isn't just down to the quality of their lenses but the size of the sensor. There was a short period where I had m43, APSC and FF under my roof. Testing showed that with similar lenses on them at low ISO i would get the most detail from the FF. When shooting high ISO and wanting the same depth of field across the board the m43 would be at say f1.8 1600 ISO, APSC f2.8 3200 ISO and FF f4 6400 ISO. The low light advantages arent quite as cut and dry as people make out. But the low ISO and increased detail is.
The X100V scalping price of 40% more than RRP is almost unheard of. I can't think of many other items that have gone that way in the more than 20 years of me being interested in photography. People moved to Fuji X cameras to get away from film prices going up but that's only resulted in the same problem.

[ehrlichezeilen]

I switched TO fujifilm and haven’t regretted it yet.

[HaiTomVlog]

Fuji decisions have really puzzled me, like deciding to just stop even trying to produce the cameras people wanted all together rather than at least have some production going. Yeah, there was a shortage that everyone had to deal with, but they can’t be blind to the fact the used market has exploded and their decision to go in an entirely different direction 🤔
Meanwhile you have a new Nikon FF retro out for the same price or cheaper than a used x100v 😂

[williamgoss]

Very useful to hear a long time Pro Fuji user run thru the neg side of shooting with a Fuji camera !! (I look forward to the plus side of Fuji use. ). Thks !!

[Rick-rfom]

Some very good points, Goughie. I’ve been a Fujifilm user for around ten years but have never seen the brand so backwards in coming forwards with products to meet the needs of photographers who have supported the brand and made it into what it’s become. How long has it been since we could buy a new X100V? The XE4 discontinued, likewise with the X-Pro3 it would seem, and no replacements on the horizon, not even the whiff of a rumour. Instead I’ve seen more effort being directed into the XH and GFX products which for many are outside their price point and justification. I hope we see new products released soon to show the ongoing evolution of the X100, XE and X-Pro lines, and a with it a commitment to a broader spectrum of photographers, but I’m not so sure. I hope I’m wrong.

[wallaceshackleton]

From a long term Fuji user...your comments are spot on. With the death of Kaizen and the unavailability of some models, I think they have lost the plot

[stuartwilson]

Bought my new XS-20 with the Sigma 18-50 f2.8 and super happy with the value. Great features at a really affordable price tag - v happy with the switch from Canon!

[LewisNobleArtist]

FX 18mmf2 is my favourite lens. IQ is lovely. Af is absolutely fine especially on newer body like xt4. There is a bit of focus noise but honestly who’s using the camera mic for video?

[quantumfusion]

I'm not going to defend Fuji when it comes to their silence about the shortages since their silence leaves a bit of a mark on their reputation, but I think a lot of the money and weight savings is still there with the lenses compared to full frame. I imagine the only exceptions would be the 8-16 and the 200 f2, which in all fairness are probably the most niche lenses in their lineup.

[gregscott]

Every lens, camera and photographers have their own limitations. Once we learn what they are and find a good balance only then can we become a better photographer.

[FeralGinger]

Another fantastic video mate (Along with the reasons why video!) This is the video that interests me the most though as I've been with Fuji since the X-Pro1 and I've got to say, there are still some pretty notable holes in their lens line-up and the discontinued lines is definitely create cause for concern. The next two years will be VERY interesting to watch because if they don't revitalise some of these lines we may ONLY see the more expensive end of Fuji gear (XH2/GFX ect)
I'm hoping the praise on the GFX100ii makes them consider more aggressive modern designs, I'd like to see an X-Pro4 with a fixed screen to be honest, go back to the tank-like durability of the X-Pro2. A revamped 18mm F2 pancake (much in the same vain of the 27mm f2.8 R WR), maybe an X80 and a general focus on smaller more affordable cameras again, maybe a X-T300 and/or X-T40?
I have been a fan of Fuji for a LONG time but I feel recently they are making their already niche audience even smaller and the looming threat of properly build classic style full-frames like the Nikon ZF are certainly hitting all the notes that career based photographers such as myself and other Fuji fans are certainly noticing! Watch this space!

[Vincent]

Shoot both Fuji and Sony. With some effort my A7iii’s colors profiles are almost the same as my X-T4 film profiles. Took a while but I’m happy with the results.

[quantumfusion]

Fuji not having a current lens roadmap is pretty bizarre, and the 8 mm f/3.5 is a pretty wild choice for them to release haha. I know lenses I'd like to see would be a 10-20 f/2.8 for both architecture and landscapes, a 90 mm compact since the f2 is a bit of a beast for street photography, and 23 and 33 f1.4/f1.7 manual focus primes. I doubt the manual focus primes will happen but I can dream.