WHY I SWITCHED TO FUJIFILM

In todays video we talk about all of the reason why I love the fact I switched for Fujifilm about 4 years ago! At the same time as this video I also released another talking about all of the reasons I regret the switch!

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[Poverello]

I’m a former Nikon shooter and switched to Fuji for two reasons, the shooting and handling experience, and the JPEG film simulations. I started off shooting film wat back when and never liked shooting modern cameras with all the menus. Fuji cameras, with their dials, bring me back to the days when I enjoyed the experience of shooting photos.

[martingreenberg]

I do not shoot full frame. I do not need what full frame offers.

I started using M43 and continue to use M43 gear. While at a street fair in NYC I met a Fuji user and went to lunch with him. He allowed me to use his camera and loved the experience. I now also use Fuji gear too.

I love all the customization I can do with the knobs and buttons on the body. I love on most lenses I can control the aperture. I love that most bodies allow me to control the shutter speed and ISO on the top plate. Not only does this give me the analog like experience but I don’t have to go menus diving to find the features I want. Another way to say this is it is more fun using my Fuji gear than other brands. A subjective assessment I know.

I appreciate the choice of body shape. I primarily shoot street photography and prefer a RF like body. I appreciate the choice of excellent Fuji and 3rd party lenses at an affordable price. I also value that Fuji bodies and lenses tend to be smaller and lighter than full frame. Fuji bodies and lenses tend to be Goldilocks when it comes to size and weight. I experience more fun using my Fuji gear than other brands.

Yes there is the SOOC colors. I also love the Acros and red filter film simulation for SOOC B&W. I don’t shoot RAW.

I appreciate that Fuji has evolved. Initially Fuji bodies were for photography. The video was an afterthought. Fuji recently has added good video features and performance. The XS and XH bodies have made the statement we are here for videographers and photographers who do video clips.

I like that more Fuji bodies have IBIS. Perhaps that goes hand in hand with video. As an old person I appreciate the IBIS for creating images using a slower shutter speed.

There are no bad cameras being produced now. We get to choose the features we want and the price we are willing to pay. These factors lead us to the manufacturer we want to do business with. I’m glad I have experienced Fuji.

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[edwardpike]

I have been a shooter for over 60 years. I started with Nikon (40 Years), moved to m 4/3, and then to Fuji Pro 1. I now own the Pro 2 and the XT-20 and use the XT-20 most of the time. My reason for moving to Fuji was the viewfinder. At the time I had cataracts and it was hard on my eyes to look at a screen but the hybrid viewfinder solved that. After surgery I no longer had the need of the Pro 2 viewfinder but weight became an issue so today the XT-20 is my main camera for street. When I first started shooting in 1959, zooms were not all that good, so we shot with primes. Today I have the 16mm f/2.8, 23mm f/2.0, 27mm f/2.8 and the 35mm f/2.0. I use the 27mm the most because of weight and size.

[PaulGaines-pl]

Switched to the X-T4 Feb 2023. Last camera I shot with was a Canon AE-1. Very similar in looks and feel. Added a battery grip and ARCA L-bracket making the very small "tiny" feeling camera a little Beefier and again very much matching the set up I use to shoot oh so long ago. Would love to get one of the range finder body styles for daily running around. Just found your channel, and I am loving it. So very much I need to learn (from my days of film) and even more stuff to brush up on.... Cheers

[grantnewton]

I switched because I got great quality in a small package …. I was faced with the other manufacturers half arsed efforts for APSC or spending big for FF…. Fuji seemed a nice middle ground, as they took APSC seriously and produced a full range of lenses and cameras. I love the manual dials …. Makes me think more when taking photos, and am now more deliberate/intentional than when I used a PASM camera (previously was using Canon APSC DSLRs).

[paulthomas]

I was sold on the XT2 after learning photography on my Fathers nikon DSLR's. Having a small, full manual control camera with live view was very enticing. My first 2 lenses were the 18-55 and 55-200. They made a great travel kit and still do. The SOOC Jpeg's are very pleasing. The velvia is truly unique SOOC and I love the fuji blue sky's. One very powerful parts of fuji cameras is the dynamic range setting. You can truly rival full frame in high dynamic scenes.

[RandyPollock]

Fuji Colors...and the fact that their cameras just make you want to go out and shoot, they look so good

[AlliesPhotography]

The community part is huge to me. When I’ve been a part of other photography groups or when I’ve posted videos on here (especially anything with micro 4/3) I get so much more criticism and negativity. But not with Fuji. People are so much more supportive and its wonderful.

[craigblake]

I switched to Fuji for weddings because of the size of the cameras, image quality, and the fact that I’ve started to videography as well.
I was using Canon DSLR previously.
I also shoot (Football) for a club as a paid job every week.
I have an occasion used my Fuji, XH2S paired with the Fringer adapter on the sigma 60–600 lens.
I have been blown away by the image, quality, auto focus and colours. The players which have no idea which camera I’m using often comment on the Fuji pictures.
I have used it for night games paired with the 50–140, and taking the ICO to 10, 000 with no real issues.
I’m very happy with Fuji, whether it be my XT or XH

[GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff]

I’ve owned the X100V for a year now … it’s brilliant! Those manual controls, ND filter, leaf shutter with flash and of course the SOOC JPEG’s … magic. The small form factor even allows me to carry it on my road bicycle adventures. I use the PS Bagworks rider strap and a JJC neoprene case … I hardly notice the the camera on my back while riding. I think the overall design is close to perfect for me … I went for the black version. 📷🚴‍♂️😀

[garykings]

What sold Fuji to me is that I'm both very technical, I work with computers a lot and have a lot of devices. For this reason I was leaning towards Sony because I've never owned a Sony product that let me down. Whether they're best or not, they're always making something solid. But then I was drawn to Fuji because it's less like a device, less like another computer in my hand and made more of a point of actually being a camera. The difference is mostly aesthetic, based on a vibes rather than results, but holding a Sony and and Fuji in a shop secured it for me. I just didn't own anything that felt like the Fuji, and so it felt like it'd go a long way to setting this hobby apart from my many technical jobs.

[luxdalet]

What an awesome Friday, double content!
Great video Goughie. Agree with all points. X100V one me over for Fujifilm. Small, light, beautiful and inspiring to just pick up and take photos with.

Going over to the other video :D
Cheers mate!

[linjasonlin]

I generally agree with your assessment of Fuji cameras but like most digital cameras mass produced nowadays, not many have a solid feel and inspire me to want to pick them up.

[OliverSchlecht]

The Xpro3 and X100V are just so sexy, especially if you attach the Fujicrons 14/16/18/23/27/50/90 lenses. Small package size, super speedy AF (except the older 14/18/27 :-D ) and absolute lovely retro feeling. And yes, I can commit: Using a small setup you enjoy will trigger you more often to carry and use the Camera. Thx for sharing!

[derrenleepoole]

The X-Pro1 is my favourite camera, that sensor and form factor rock. Interestingly, I have picked up the XH1 recently super cheap, and it’s an amazing camera, but I just can’t really get on with it the same. Too many options I think. I prefer a set it and forget it setup, so no surprise why the X-Pro1 and my Leica M9 are my go to cameras.

[iainm]

I used to use a Fuji XT2. I loved the camera and the photo output. However, I sold it after 6 months and went back to another make. The problem for me was the lenses. I bought two primes with the camera, the 56mm 1.2 and 23 mm 1.4 and both had clear decentred focus issues. I had all sorts of issues getting them exchanged by the national chain camera shop here in the UK. Eventually they relented and offered to change them and I replaced the 56mm with another copy of it and then I changed the 23mm for the 16-55mm zoom. To my disgust I found the same problem in the second version of the 56mm, it was worse then the first one. The 16-55mm zoom had a similar issue - very very soft at wide angle. I spoke to people at the time who said Fuji was renowned for lots of copy variation on its lenses.
I've watched your YouTube videos for a while. I love the photo output you get from your cameras and lenses and I keep thinking should I go back to Fuji or not. I prefer to shoot in Jpeg if possible I don't have much time for post-processing and I really like the film simulations. I keep resisting the urge to move back as the lenses are quite costly compared to other makes and I just can't risk the lens problems I had previously cropping up again.
Are the lenses better now than they were 4 years ago?

[chris]

Thank you for both these videos warts and all.
I think all modern cameras are outstanding compared to the ones I could afford 50 years ago. But the best thing about Fuji is that they are fun.

[montycraig]

I’m an old duffer, I prefer the way the camera is laid out more like a film camera. I have also grown to love the film simulations.

[druidobianco]

If you want APSC today, fuji is the only brand that take it seriously and don’t treat it as a trap.
Film simulations are a unique aproach, those are not just filters.
Xtrans sensors pattern is a nother one of a kind piece of tech that that allows peculiar and close to FF image quality.
Fuji really seems a system you can invest in with trust, since offers anything from top of the line compact cameras with the x100, optical rangefinger style with xpro, stylish and tactile XT, reflex style XS and XH. You can choose and change your body as you need, but the outstanding fujinon lenses will always stay with you!

[Nigel-nar]

The designs are cool and the manual controls do it for me. As for an EDC I recently picked up an XF10 at a bargain price & I love it. Yes the AF can be a little clunky but since the FW upgrade it's fine for me. Cheers.... 👍