I Finally Found The Best Budget Fujifilm Camera

Where you can buy a used Fujifilm X-T1*:

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I fell in love with fujifilm cameras when I bought the Fujifilm X-T30. But, if you're searching for a cheap Fuji camera, in this video I'm showing you what I consider to be the best budget Fujifilm camera: the Fujifilm X-T1. In combination with the Fuji X-T1 I use the XC 35mm F2 and Laowa 10mm F4 Cookie. Comparing the X-T1 one to its successors shows that it's much smaller than the X-T3 and X-T4. Fujifilm Cameras have increased in price quite a bit, especially the Fuji X100V, but also the X-Pro 3, X-E3, X-E4 and X100T. I've tested some other budget Fujifilm Cameras before like the X-Pro 1, X-E1, and X-A5, but for beginners and people new to Fujifilm, the xt1 offers the best price to performance.

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[just_eirik]

That WAS my first Fuji in 2015. Loved it for the most part.

[nimmord.]

This is my first fujifilm camera…

Used it mainly for streets, toy, macro, candid and car photography…

Enjoyed 2 years of it with film simulations but recently I tried using it as without the simulation and standard settings to 0.

And the camera really shows what it is capable of. Took me 3 years of using the camera to fully utilize what it was to offer. And I still have like 15%-20% of it features untouched.

Very fun camera even with manual lenses or with a 23/25mm/35mm prime lens. :)

I don’t have a lot of IG followers but I just take and post photos because Camera is just so fun to use.

[Misty.]

I bought mine 4 years ago for $350. Still great to this day day.

[cadencaptures]

I bought my Fuji x-t 1 in 2019 when I was frustrated with my Panasonic and I haven't looked back since. I now have the x-t 2 silver edition and it goes everywhere with me. Love this camera so much

[schlotbacke]

Bought my first Fuji (X T1) in January 2024 besides having already FF and MFT. For 250€ one of my best buys. Incredible images! Warping connector cover is sadly nearly always a problem.

[JasperBunschoten]

I just snapped up a GFX50S! Not a budget camera, but a nice step up from my 5D MK II (which I never used for action photography).
Loads of old vintage primes cover the sensor and I just love it.

It is a nice partner to my Pentax 67 and Rolleiflex SL66

[DanaPushie]

I agree, the X-T1 is still a wee beast of a camera. While my regular workhorse is a Canon APS-C I picked up the X-T1 recently and I couldn't be happier. The original owner used the Fuji as a backup studio camera and it clearly was rarely used. The best price I've seen recently was $464 US, but, prices appear to be climbing. Great video, B-roll and shots; well done. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[DeHox]

I honestly took this as a sign. Ive been wanting a X-T1 for about 2 years, always cheaped out even on deals that where good. Found one for sale bundled with a XF 18-55 WR a couple of days ago. The bidding had 20minutes left on it when i found this video had been posted 12 minutes ago. Enough said. I now have a X-T1 inbound(as my first "real" camera). Might have to pickup the preset as a thanks if i like it as much as i think i will. +subbed

[PDSdoto]

I'm a very happy owner of the XT2 and I honestly think that the upgrades are worth the price difference (that is not that much of you can get a good deal on one).
Also, nostalgic neg >>>> classic chrome 😂

[mattgti]

Bought my X-T20 used four years ago and still love it. Astia film simulation for most things especially skin

[ForrestWu]

Just brought the X-T1 a few weeks ago. Love it especially the Graphite Edition…

[Hawidiehre]

6:51 Just bought my first Fujifilm Camera( X-T1 )and i love the 16 Mega-Pickles🥒🥒🥒...fun to the side😊 i also tried later models but the image quality has something special to it!
New subscriber here...keep it up👍

[nelsonZeledon]

fell into a waterfall with my xpro 1 so i copped a decently used xt1, i think i like it better tbh. imma cop a grip asap.

[Lawrence]

Good job, friend! I had curiosity about this one. Thanks for sharing.

[Prinz-]

I couldn’t agree more!
I have owned and used the XT1 for a while… it such a great camera and I enjoyed every second shooting with it😊

That tiny camera comparison joke got me out of nowhere😂😂

[yesteryearcameras]

Great Video! The X-T1 is a great camera. I just bought it (again...) and it's unbelievable 10 years old ! There are some flaws, but the results are so good! You can use it for fun and serious. The newer models are overpriced. X-T2 is also very good, but the colors are not the same somehow...
Keep it up👍🏻

[asteria]

Last year i managed to get one in perfect condition with the 18-55 kit lens for $500 Canadian. People complaining just need to stalk ebay and facebook for good deals.

[earlfenwick]

Or spend it building new speakers...😊 And you're right about film sims. But monochrome plus red! Btw, The xt1 feels so good in the ✋.

[jim_bocho]

I just sold my X-T1 as I was carrying around my X100V mostly, but I must admit: I'm starting to miss it already.

[simonrockstream]

Cheapest I found in 8 months was $450.