JPEGs: Leica VS Fuji (+ Sample Images)

In todays very subjective video I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of Leicas and Fujis JPEGs. Let me know what you think.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Why JPEGs are important (even if you shoot RAW)
03:03 Fuji JPEGs
04:42 Leica JPEGs
07:50 More Sample Images
08:16 Conclusion

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[savnac]

Fuji’s In-Camera RAW processing is such an underrated feature too.

[KD__.]

My heart and head want the Leica but it is amazing how good the Fuji is bearing in mind it's about one fifth of the price... great comparison 👍🏻

[pattyconnelly]

Have to say I liked the Leica jpegs better. Thanks for this video. Trying to decide whether or not to purchase the Q2. File size scares me but with the option to shoot nice jpegs, I’m encouraged.

[TechnologyProTV]

Just found your channel and I have to say you’re a gem to the community. Love the unbiased take and filmography.

[martinohesse]

Leica tends to over saturate colors, specially the sky, even in the raw files. That's something which I found hard to work with when needed to make delicate post processing. Now I'm very happy with fuji and his simulations (even for raws)

[leafsfan]

Finally got my Q2 today. Thanks for all the info you shared. It’s a fantastic camera!

[mikedesimone]

I'm so happy the pictures I get out of my new Pentax K1000🎄

[timhedrick]

Thank you for hitting the main points. Reviewing cameras is more than specs. The points that matter to photographers, like file size and complimentary lenses.

[romuloecija]

the problem is, you are comparing a totally deferent photos. Take same photos to compare so that we can see fairly which one is better.

[tydra]

Glad you have been in my town (Como). I'm a Canon and Fujifilm user and I agree about Fuji JPGs.

[kwisatz_haderach]

To be honest, of the jpgs you showed here, the ones of the Fuji looks far more pleasing to me. The X100V is the first weather sealed of the X100 series and you may tilt the screen and can go easily low, very low, without neck breaking contortion skills 😅

[dikiddikid]

6:02 if you dont mind me asking; what backpack is that?

[GastonShutters]

Fuji JPGs are really pleasing even without modifying their settings. But now you got me curious regarding tweaking some of those settings in the Leica. Great video

[jayforcinema]

Thanks Tobis! I love the look and feel of the Fuji jpegs, especially the Acros simulation with green filter. If I need "natural" looking images, I would probably just work with the RAW files. The Leica images look really nice, but for that kind of a look, I have the Panasonic S1 which is a beautiful camera, although less street-friendly :)

Price to quality ratio will always go to the Fuji, but Leica cameras are beautiful in their own right

[Carolyne_games]

Thanks for the comparison! I’ve been using a Q2 for a while and absolutely love it, but coming from the Sony RX1 I find the amazingly sharp and contrasty Q2 images to be a bit overwhelming at times. Also I often find myself more focused on the shooting experience itself when shooting JPEG, so the Fuji cameras have always intrigued me.

This video has been very helpful, and I’m probably going to try out the X-T5 for a bit and see which one I decide to keep 😊

[blockbusterlatefees]

3:36 wow / what film simulation is this? Colors look punchy, deep, rich, yet controlled

[Kristophersmithphotography]

Great informative video, for sure helping me along with making my decision to buy a Q2

[ownitaddict]

To add to what you said, this is why I love the xpro1. It's xtrans 1 processor, 16mp, and film simulations look so natural and I never have to post edit. Even if you gave me a newer fuji, I'd just sell it.

[TobiVideos]

Hey Tobi, vielen DANK für deine Videos! Welche Tasche benutzt du in 5:50 Min? Viele Grüße Tobias

[YrsaClicks]

Great video and nice to hear your views on these cameras. I just rented a Q2 and had a blast. I am holding out for the backordered Q3 but I have been toying with the idea of picking up Fuji xt5 🤣 Both cameras are amazing in my book. But yes in different way. Thanks again for a great video.