Everyone Loves This Camera - I Can See Why

This is quite possibly one of the most loved Fujifilm cameras of all time. I’m talking about the Fujifilm X-T1, and almost 10 years after it’s initial release, countless photographers are still using this as their go to street photography camera. So I decided to buy one for myself to find out what all the hype is about...

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⏳ TIME STAMPS ⏳
POV Street Photography - @0:00
Fujifilm X-T1 - @0:25
Price - @1:01
The Backstory - @1:43
Specs & Build - @2:21
Dials, Dials & More Dials - @3:04
Small & Mighty - @4:12
AF - @4:23
Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 - @5:00
Manual Focus Help - @5:26
The Downsides - @5:56
Snaky Boi - @6:19
Fixing The Grip - @6:42
Image Quality - @7:40
Film Sims - @8:21
Verdict - @8:36

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[EZombie]

LOVE my XT1 with the 35mm 1.4 it’s still to this day 12 years later my main portrait set up. Use my iPhone 15 pro Max for the 15 and 24mm lenses and then my XT1 for photos of people see no reason to upgrade the out of camera colours are amazing

[swagonman]

I bought my XT1 when it first came out, as an upgrade to my XE1. Just a year ago, I finally upgraded to the XT4 specifically for better video, bigger battery, and IBIS (for my large collection of prime lenses without OIS). After all those years, the XT4 is still basically the same fantastic camera as the XT1 with just a bunch of evolutionary improvements. I love these cameras. Seeing your video, I may dust off my XT1 and pop on a manual lens and take it out for some fun. BTW, I did have my XT1 professionally reskinned by Fujifilm of North America — perfect!!! ❤

[rocket]

This was my first camera, perfect for understanding the ins and outs of photography. I still use it as my daily and even after upgrading to an a7III, I find myself grabbing this camera for when I’m on the go. XT-1 paired with the right lens can give amazing photos.

[LyndonPatrickSmith]

That X-trans II sensor has a silky smoothness not found in any of the other x-trans models. It is special.

[TheMatzewin]

Hi Tom,

actually Fujifilm will happily replace your rubber if you send the camera to them. They did this for free for me in germany and I was out of warrenty for 5 years.

[aucourant]

The XT1 is a great little camera. Paired with the 27mm pancake lens, it's perfect for street photography. I did update mine to the XT2 which in my opinion is even better (and not that much more expensive on the second-hand market) and that's the one I still use today for street photography. By the way, the 27mm f2.8 lens is really sharp (especially when used at f5.8 for street work) and is my favourite Fuji lens (and I've had some great, much more expensive Fuji lenses)

[rolandgasser]

I own a black and graphite version of the XT-1! Both are as new! I love them and never will sell it! The feel and the sensor are unique. ❤
Thanks for the video.

[carolingrimaldi]

I used both the X-E1 (1st Gen) and the X-E2 (2nd Gen.) and never complained about image quality, even in low light.

[alexpervanoglu]

I absolutely love mine. It's just amazing.
I have a 12mm
18mm
55 to 200
Then an M42 adaptor to use a f1.8 nifty 50
A helios 44-2
And a Tair 300 f4.5
And a set of extension tubes totalling up to 83.5mm
I can't put it down even after 10 years of owning it.
And yes mine is shedding its skin ha ha but it still smashes out some amazing amazing images.
If you love full manual control over your camera then get one, you will not regret it.

[frantisekcerny]

I went from x-t10 to x-pro1, only thing im missing is pivotable lcd
the pro-1 is a magnificent piece of technology, it's a but pricier at times, but for street photography, the dual mode viewfinder is awesome

[yesteryearcameras]

I just bought one for the second time, because of it's very good price and quality. I also own a XT-2, which is an awesome camera! But i love the XT-1 for it's smaller size and the lovely x-trans 2 sensor. It's better to have an old but gold camera with me, than an expensive one at home.

[robtabarnac]

I have the xt-1 and I am absolutely in love with it, and the skin shedding is on point... 😅 The leader cover you made looks really good, I'd love to try it... would you consider sharing a video of the process (if you still have it)?

Also, the image shown at 7:49... was it cropped? Did you approach the subject while taking the video? Or the lens you had gave that framing as-is? I'm currently using a 28mm fixed lens and the only thing I find a bit frustrating is that I (obviously) need to move closer to the object to get proper framing.

[owo]

Love your video and I do use this camera as a daily but I have the same problem with the leather and I'm wondering if you could share the leatherette cutout template so i can do the replacement as well

[ttoniross]

Oh, I love my XT1! I bought mine after I sold my XT3. I was surprised how good the overall quality of the camera, I liked the screen and view finder better comparing it to the Fuji XT20. It made photography for me extra fun, I find myself using all the buttons and dials of the camera, most of the time, I use manual lens with it. It's a photo first camera but from time to time I challenge myself, I take videos with it too. It's important to set expectations when you purchase an almost 10yr old camera. Overall, I'm happy with it. Mine is still in good condition, during the peak of pandemic I bought it for $300 USD, here in the Philippines currently the pricing is in between $400-$500 USD it can cost more if its in mint condition, based on the facebook marketplace. I wish I started photography with the XT1, learning the basics is much easier with it because of the physical dials, well that's just me. My most used film simulation are provia, colorchrome and monochrome. I use the XT1 for its strengths, it is important to know your tool. Wifi transfer within camera is also useful. You got yourself a new subscriber. 🎉

[abchappell]

That was quite an excellent video presentation. Thank you so much. 😊

[Bildsignal]

I bought as soon as it was released and still got it. I love it and I also use it with manual lenses. The rubber issue was a service done free of charge by fuji back in the day here in Germany.

[larrymendelsohn]

I have 2, black and graphite. Love them. Incidentally, the subsequent 4 models are not predecessors, they are successors

[ceeabee]

Spent a long week-end in Oundle last year so this brought back some very pleasant memories. Cheers.

[MrCosmicVictory]

that cam leather makes it unique af! nice. that thing is yours forever now because its you

[legomd]

I just bought my X-T1 a month or so ago and have been loving it ever since. I finally get the results I’ve been looking for that my previous cameras haven’t had the ability to do. I can from the canon R series, specifically the R8, and I’m super happy with the switch.