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Which Fuji?

by DassMike

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2152 votes

Which Fuji?

by DassMike

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2152 votes

Andelain

I'm hoping that the rumors that Fuji will put most of the features of the X-T3 into the next smaller form factor (X-T30), as I like a compact body and am currently using the X-T10, which I love. I'm mostly looking forward to being able to do more video work with a newer body and keep my existing glass.

Calaverasgrande

1486

The XPRO2 is the best Fuji. It has the all knobs approach of Fuji in full effect. It has the great image making capability. And it does a better job than Leica of being a fun to shoot rangefinder. There will be a period of adjustment if you are coming from an SLR or EVF camera. But you can also use it in EVF or back LCD mode while you adjust. The real strength is the hybrid OVF. frame with the OVF, nail focus with the mini-EVF element. The photometry aids are much more useful to me than what Canon and Nikon have been providing.

Calaverasgrande

1486

Sony is not a part of Fuji. I can only guess that some folks have reading comprehension issues.

tmfNeurodancer

Not sure why a troll would put non-Fuji cameras on a Fuji poll, but whatever.

Thunderchicken

119

I have an X100S I bought to compliment my dMF system and I love the damn thing. One of the best cameras I've ever used, and that list is huge. Highly recommend their X-series cameras!

AngeloR

Sony a7iii is best Fuji

Calaverasgrande

1486

AngeloR

except Fuji has better build quality and a different CFA on the sensor.

AngeloR

Calaverasgrande

i was pointing out the fact that sony was an option in the vote.

DassMike

For anyone that doesn't know B&H is running $200 off the xt2
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1263381-REG/fujifilm_x_t2_mirrorless_digital_camera.html

BGAndrea1

The really sad thing is people spend so much time worrying about the gear they use and arguing tech specs only to take images that will be filed away on their computer. Print quality isn’t even discussed anymore. If you don‘t understand the exposure triangle, how to calculate depth of field (or what that is), and the advantages and disadvantages of various sensor sizes, then keep your current camera (as long as it has manual control, learn, and then work with a printer to calibrate your camera and computer monitor(s) to their printer. Some of the best photographers in the world still shoot with the Nikon D70, one of the first digital cameras circa 2002. Full-frame cameras, incuding those with integrated lighting controllers, donMt make better pictures. They simply make it easierfor professionals to get to the buttons and knobs they need, as well as having equipment built-in that would otherwise be extremely expensive, that most people will never use (ex Speedlight controls, memory banks, personalized menus, and more. Even the ability to shoot RAW, which actually makes pictures look worse out of the canera. It is designed to be extensively post-processed. The Canon S120 and the Sony RX100V are pocket sized cameras that include pro level manual control. I use both cameras, the Canon mow being an emergenxy back-up and the Sony for certain oCcasions. The msr cameras include lenses and can fit in your pocket. The quality is unbelievable and for kost people the same if not better than their big DSLRs. Lastly, get Adobe Lightroom to import, store, and edit your photos. You will thank me.

Calaverasgrande

1486

BGAndrea1

I'd say the Fuji cameras I've used provide the best jpegs out of camera. It's partly the sensor, and partly the film simulation. Either way, when I shoot raw+jpeg, I find it hard to beat the jpeg for tone. When I was using Canon stuff exclusively I could almost always beat the jpeg the camera provides with a few tweaks to the raw image.
Other than that I agree. The website digitalrev, which is a store masquerading as a blog, has a cool series of photog vids that they do. One recurring gag is 'pro with a cheap camera'. Where they foist a toy camera or old point and shoot on a pro photographer. It's really amazing how these photogs will wring every last drop of imagemaking out of any piece of gear they are presented with. Usually with no complaints or whining.

BGAndrea1

To sum up how impressed I was when I first played with the Fuji X-T2, I ran home and grabbed a lifetime collection of Nikon bodies and pretty much every Nikkor lens made, including their MF lenses up to the 70-200 and other pro glass. I was also a NPS (Nikon Professional) shooter. I am usually a savvy buyer and seller and would tr to get top dollar for everything, but I didn’t care. I traded everything in for the Fuji, battery grip, batteries, and a few lenses. Sure I saw the amount ofnkoney Inspent on my Nikon gear flash before my eyes, bur that was quickly forgotten when I saw the out of camera results. Plus, its size is perfect. Unlike my Nikon, I take it to many places using a CapturePro belt clip. With a little prime lens, it reminds me of my Leica film cameras. However, with a large zoom and a 2x teleconverter, it becomes a long distance beast. Also, I am getting more and more video clients. The X-T2 shoots terrific 4K video, though I wish AF was better in video. I usually focus manually in video anyway. I blacked out the Fuji logo and the X-T2 logo with black gaffers tape and it looks like a stealth old film camera and is not intimidating to subjects for street and travel photography (unlike a big Nikon setup). The weatherproofing is an additional bonus. From travel to the studio, the X-T2 can handle what I throw at it. The wireless connecticity could be better but honestly when Inshoot tethered, I use cords anyway for fast transfer. i also had a X100T completely customiz d I traded in as well. I am a Fuji fanboy now. I am getting the new mediun format GFX, not so much because I need it but when someone is paying $20k+ for a shoot, they are used to seeing big cameras and gear. I was going to get the new Hasselblad X1D for this purpose but comparing both, the Fuji wins hands down. I’d say for over 99% of people, the X-T2 is the perfect camera. You can shoot in full auto or use a tual tactile controls to compos na shot. I’m in love with mine!

AndreiCatinean

Fuji X-E3 please

AndreiCatinean

Fuji X-E3 please

jimk22

The question is what you want to do with the camera? I own both the X-T2 and the X100F and I enjoy both of them for very different reasons. The X-T2 is great if I'm doing a dedicated shooting day where I need specific lens flexibility or if I'm going to be out in the weather. On the other hand I love the X100F for an everyday shooter that is always with me. Given that the sensor and processor combination is the same I'm not sure what the problems were that rdodev ran into. The X100F fixed lens is generally well regarded with the one exception of close wide open shooting where it gets a bit soft. I recently took a look at the Sony A7RIII which a friend of mine owns and raves over, personally I can't get into it because of the control and menu usability issues but certainly any of the new Sony's have amazing image quality. Also I was a bit surprised at the size and weight of the A7's, with some of the bigger Sony lens combinations it gets a bit to heavy for me but heck you might be just fine with it.

BGAndrea1

jimk22

I had an X100T. When I lived in Chicago for 2 years, it was the ultimate street shooting camera. It was my baby. I must have spend $1k on a custom leather half-case, Leica custom neck strap, hand-painted soft release, the thumb thing that goes into the hot shoe, and more. I still had my big Nikon setups for paid shoots, etc. I even had 3 Leica M6 film cameras for b/w shooting in the city. The X-T2 combined the best of all of these cameras for me so I sold them all and now my main camera is my X-T2, even for paid video shoots.

rdodev

632

Former owner of a x100F, IMO, don't bother. Huge disappointment for us. We still own a E2 and recently sold an X70. Both cameras great. After much fanfare, I received my X100F last year and it was just "OK". If you've never owned a Fuji you might be impressed; however, if you've already used to Fuji's picture quality and own other of their cameras, the X100F was a missed opportunity.