Fuji Fanboy has to switch to Sony, Fujifilm XT-5 to Sony A7 IV

⚠️WARNING⚠️: I absolutely have to advise against switching to SONY. My A7RV had a major technical defect after 2 months and could only be inadequately fixed by the repair service. The repair service diagnosed a non-existent water damage that wasn’t covered by the warranty and unnecessarily replaced parts that I then had to pay for; otherwise, I would’ve been left with a non-functional €4500 camera.
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[TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

Canon has heard your pleas and opened the mount, yet there's still a big f*** you for you. Because they only allow Sigma and Tamron to build APS-C lenses. What is your biggest 'f*** you' moment that a manufacturer has brought?

[jebeq]

I would have no shame switching to Sony. Sony cameras are amazing and they are always at the cutting edge of technology. You have to use the best tool for your work and there is simply no room for brand loyalty. I just can't understand why there are so many brand loyal people out there, I find it crippling to be brand loyoal. I have a Fuji X-T5 and a Sony A7RV and love them both for there own strengths but I would never consider taking the Fuji to a fast pace moving job. Sony is simply leaps and bounds ahead of Fuji when it comes to the AF system, as you have just proven on your video. I am a photographer for a Montessori school, grades K-8 and I can tell you that as fast as kids move and even shooting thier sports events I couldn't imagine using anything else but Sony. Keep in mind that in your video you were doing one of the easiest streight line walking into camera AF test you can do and the Fuji simply failed. Also not sure if you know but the Sony A7IV doesn't even have Sony's new AI Auto Focus in it. I have the A7RV and the AI AF is just mind blowing. One last thing for those that are going to claim that Sony's colors are not good, ... you just haven't tried a Sony in years. Their new color science is fantastic and I have compared it to even Leica color that is highly aclaimed. Brand Loyalty is a trait that just works against you!

[just_eirik]

People loyal to brands need to realize the brands dont give a shit about them. Brand fanboys are the dumbest people.

[matthewparriott]

The algorithm brought me to you for Fujifilm content, but your presentation style and sense of humor kept me around. Can't wait to see what content you create in this new venture.

[Propaganda_Films]

"Sony for work, Fuji for me."

[miklosnemeth]

I used to own an A9 for a year after it was released and available: 20 frames per second all in focus on an air show photographing fast flying planes above the city. Brutal performance, no other manufacturers were able to come even close. And you are talking only about A7IV in your great viodeo, not even A9 territory. Fujifilm cameras are toys for hobby photographers. This was the reason I sold my A9, I am not a professional any more, I don't need an A9. Honestly, I still regret that decision. Anyhow, looking forward to having the X-T50 in my hands, I am a "full time hobby photographer", Fuji is perfect to me.

[JasonLawrenceNoel]

I just made the switch also for the exact same reason. I adore the pleasing images I get from the xt5 but have shot my last 3 weddings with my Sony.

[byjohnycli]

I switched from Sony A7III to the Fuji XT4 and back to the Sony A7IV. Never going back. Sony best reliable hybrid camera 🙏

[pedropulido]

i've had fuji's since the xt1. just changed to the A7IV for exactly the same reason. love shooting with fuji, but for weddings, the AF is just not enough. I opted to stay with my xt4 with a wide angle, as focus is not so critical and as a backup camera. 95% of my work will come out of the A7IV this year. It's just at another level.

[jean-philippeperetti]

I really enjoyed my X-T4 and was waiting for the new model to upgrade. I was disappointed upon realizing that the X-T 5 and the X-H2 both had features that I wanted. So, I switched to Sony, in large part because of the AF. At my age, I have shaky hands and failing eyesight. The A7RV has made my life more enjoyable. Very expensive but worth every penny. I'm not about to switch to anything else any time soon. No more money left. LOL But those Fuji camera make photography so much fun with the analog dials.

[gregorylacomble]

I love fuji, but i need something really reliable professionally for my family documentary work. I'm selling my XT5, getting a sony A7IV (thanks to a 400€ discount!), and getting an Xpro3 for pure enjoyment and street photography. Best of both world for pro and personal work :)

[JeffMartinelli]

Nice video, I switched to Fuji for the compactness of the system and very quickly learned that the autofocus is NOT good at all. Sold all my Fuji gear and now with Sony.

[retropixer]

Right tool for the right job. Fuji for travel and slow paced artsy stuff, and Sony for everything else.

[kevlarnegative]

I switched from XT4 to A7IV. Not regretting it. Ergos better on Fuji for sure and so is the evf but I was missing adapting lenses and keeping the original focal length, plus more third party lenses at that time and autofocus leagues better. Dunno about the XT5 though. Forgot to mention battery life, no more anxiety about that 😅

[mphoto]

Totally agree. I began with a NEX6 and went to an a6000. Then I bought an a6400 and realized Sony was not only on the way to solving the terrible menu layout everybody complained about but the auto focus was getting better. Then they produced the compact full frame idea with a body that was just a few milimetres more than the APS-C ones and that started my interest but the menus were still somewhat clunky and the same as on the a6400. When they finally produced the a7CII and a7CR I part exchanged both the a6000 and the a6400 with lenses and got the a7CR with a 24mm 2.8G, the Zeiss 35mm f2.8, 50mm 2.5G and Sigma 90mm 2.8. The larger sensor size is wonderful for recomposing if and when necessary and its range is perfect for all conditions. I’ve even shot candids in jpeg at 32000 ISO and am very pleased; it’s the first time I’ve ever been satisfied with anything above what I would have considered an extreme at 6400 ISO with APS-C and I shoot RAW almost all the time. I know everyone agrees about Fujifilm’s jpeg being so good but I recommend trying this Sony, the colours straight out of camera are certainly better than they ever were too.
One happy camper 😀

[yk]

As someone who primarily shoots landscapes, never really understood everyone’s complaints about Fuji’s AF performance at first. But overtime I realized I wasn’t getting a significant number of shots in focus, in some travel or casual situations. I wanted an affordable, compact, do it all camera for landscapes and capturing life’s candid moments/memories. In the process of also switching to Sony after missing some moments I really wish I had.

[miklosnemeth]

4:28 an APSC camera's noise performance is always 1 stop below a FF sensor camera of the same era. This is simple physics of the nature of light and noise (see total amount of light). Anyhow, I fully understand your preferences: honestly in 2024, if a professional phtographer came to my daughter's wedding with an APS-C camera, with inferior AF, I'd pick another photog with the proper equipment. Bird photography, sports photography, these are not for Fujifilm. Fujifilm is for hobby shooters like me, I don't need the crazy performance of AF of Sony cameras, instead, I love the film simulation dial on the X-T50 immensely, the possibility to print directly onto an Instax printer., shutter speed dial. These are the "gimmicky features" I love with Fujifilm. I used to have a high quality tilt-shift (F - X) adapter and it was enormous fun to shoot with Nikon F lenses on my Fujifilm camera.

[JP-jfbt]

Totally agree…. using X-H2s, H2s und XS20 for wedding videography. For video the autofocus is even worse… and the bad thing, it gets even more worse with every firmware update. When they donˋt get it fixed quickly I am also switching, even I am loving the picture quality and colors…

[blah]

I'm also a Fuji shooter who was forced to buy a Sony for the autofocus and narrower depth-of-field. Yeah, Sony is better for sports and low-light. The difference is obvious. But Fuji ergonomics and colors are superior.

[ozGold]

Excellent video. I was conflicted about Fujifilm and Sony too. But now that the A7VI prices have dropped (in anticipation for the A7V), both camera's price is only $200 or $300 apart. So opting for the Sony full frame is a clear choice.