THE FUJIFILM BUYERS GUIDE FOR 2024 - COVERS ALL BUDGETS!

I am frequently asked what camera people should buy in my comment and over on instagram too! So in today's video we cover exactly that! Which fujifilm camera you should buy in 2024 based on various different budgets!

00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - £500/$650
03:19 - £750/$950
06:17 - £1000/$1300
09:28 - £1500/$1950+
14:41 - Closing Thoughts

Throughout the video showed a lot of previous videos on the screen. They are all listed below!

MY FUJIFILM GEAR IN 2023

FUJIFILM XT4 VS SONY A7III

FUJIFILM XE4 - MORE THAN JUST A STREET CAMERA

THE BEST FUJIFILM CAMERA IN 2023 (X-PRO2)

FUJIFILM X-T5 - A PHOTOGRAPHERS DREAM?

THE FUJIFILM X-H2S - 8 MONTHS LATER

FUJIFILM XPRO3 REVIEW

MY THOUGHTS ON THE X100V IN 2023

FUJIFILM XS-20 REVIEW

VILTROX 27MM F1.2 REVIEW

VILTROX 75MM F1.2 REVIEW

THE LENS I NEVER TALK ABOUT 16-55MM F2.8 REVIEW

FUJIFILM 70-300MM REVIEW

[Goughie]

Lots of people rightly pointing out the XH1! Also a good pickup and likely the cheapest IBIS camera you can get! If you don’t need IBIS I think the XT3 with newer sensor, some more physical controls etc could be the better choice!

[Ben_Lichtfaenger]

I take the X-E3 with the TTartisan 27 AF lens. Less then 600g and for 630€ ! I love it so much!

[monkeysausageclub]

The Viltrox 56mm is a little belter too.
I have the XT3 and Xpro3 and find myself picking up the Xpro3 more often.

[leducdemelancolie]

The X-H1 deserves mentioning for its IBIS, high image quality, decent autofocus, good economics, deeply recessed grip—sold at a relatively low price. Definitely the most underrated flagship bargain.

I upgraded to it from my X-T200 and most of the time I didn't feel undergunned either.

[IntrovertAmateur]

Awesome job covering all the budget options for Fujifilm. When Fujifilm drops all the new stuff during this year, people will come to this video and find great value :)
I for my part am waiting for the X100VI. Definatly will pre order it. And I'm very curios what kind of specs the XPro 4 will have.
Looking forward for your Fujifilm coverage on the 20th Feb :)

[WilliamCrespo]

X-T30II the most underrated camera in the Fujifilm line and its pretty awesome

[UltraDocChris]

Thank you very much for your excellent review. You didn't mention XT-30ii. May I got your thought on this model?

[so]

Love the Matt Hranek books! Also great idea for a video, breaking down into the budgets is brilliant, keep making great content!

[johngreenwood]

Hi Goughie
Great Video as usual. There's so much to say about choice when it comes to buying into the Fuji X system, but you've managed to capture the salient issues very well!
In particular you've highlighted two aspects relating to the current Fuji market -
(1) the cost of used cameras/lenses which have increased beyond all reason, unless perhaps you accept that (2), below, also applies.
2) stagnation, if not regression has occurred with the latest iteration of Fuji cameras/lenses. I accept that for the most part X-Pro3, X-T5 (X-T4), X-H2 (X-H2s), X-4, X-S20 X100V, are superior to their predecessor's but are they worth a king's ransom on a cost/benefit basis to replace.
I love my X-Pro2, XF18/F2 & XF35/F1.4 (still preferred over the XF35/F2) as my go to walkabout/travel kit.
Don't get me wrong, as you say, everyone has their particular needs & budgetary requirements.
As an aside, I do have an X-H2 (autofocus is significantly better than my previous H1), and the latest XF23 F1.4 (has weather sealing, but not significantly better otherwise), which I use together with my XF50-140 F/2.8, when on "dog show" shoots. But I don't love this equipment ...it doesn't get me out to take photos.
As they say ...horses for courses!
Your advice is spot on. John G.
PS. As you've no doubt gathered, I'm not a hybrid shooter, so the latest "iterations", do probably offer a significant improvement for video purposes.

[TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

Great compilation. 👌 It still amazes me how much even the ancient Fuji cameras have increased in price. I was able to sell my well-used X-E3 for a good price myself.

[venomk]

At this point I would go for the xh1. A tank, ibis, nice grip and underrated and overlooked! This camera doesnt have insane hype and the used prices are low. Weather resistance, ibis, dual sd Card slots and good grip. Best choice IMO

[ocphish]

Thanks Goughie. Nice video with some excellent suggestions.

[JerredZ]

The BEST run-down of Fujifilm in 2024. FANTASTIC my man!

[reflux]

I just bought a second hand fujifilm x-t20, with an 18-55mm lens, and its the best camera ive ever owned. I wouldn't change it for anything. I like the fact it has a built-in flash, its fully customisable, and has a d-pad over the x-t30, etc. I also like that it has advanced filters, and an auto switch, with scene modes.

[RandyPollock]

Bear in mind that in 2024, Fuji is coming out with a min. of three new cameras...this is great if you want one of the new cameras and also will help the price of certain cameras as they fall from being on top of the heap...as in the 100v.

[DmitrijPaskevic]

My setup was - £500 E3 from eBay (plentyb on MPB) + £100 TTArtisan 27/f2.8

[hulala]

x-t1 and x-t10 are both good options as well. At least in Germany you can easily get them below 300. Pair that with a few manual primes from ttartisan etc. or a used autofocus lens and you have your 500 Euro setup. Thats what i did and i love the look of the pictures. Not perfect, but thats what people want, when they buy a fuji right? :D

[TheVFXbyArt]

9:06
..that’s near 28mm equiv on full frame. In February, voightlander is releasing an V2.8 manual focus lens.

[stedemitube]

I have been looking for an x-E3 for a while and then realised that the x-T20 offers similar specs at a lower price point. I found an x-T20 with the “kit lens” for €600 (i.e. a little over £500). Although I like the look of the x-E3 better, I’m happy with my choice. I also added a new TTArtisan 27mm with autofocus for around €150… I love it!

[johngreenwood]

Hi Goughie
Further to my recent response to your excellent video - the XF18-55 kit lens is a must lens for anyone entering the Fujifilm "fold". Has not been surpassed on a cost/benefit by any of Fuji's later mid range zoom introductions! John G
PS. still have mine, now over 10yrs old?