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Hi, CZcams sent me here, so I decided to watch this even though it is an old video. I shoot professionally too. (in our business we shoot exclusively on Fuji) A really good video, I have the Sigma 56mm F/1.4 and was so impressed I pre-ordered the Sigma 23mm F/1.4 which quickly became my favourite X-Mount lens My studio setup is pretty much an X-T3 and the Sigma 56mm and 23mm lenses (with the 35mm F/1.4 which has been relegated to backup) My EDC is the X100 VI, where the 40MP makes sense since you are stuck with the single focal length (this camera is special) . We have an X-T5 which I'd grab if I either needed the 40MP or needed the new autofocus, but since I did a Studio shoot 2 days ago using the X-T3 and Sigma 56mm and only one photo out of 86 was not in focus, I'm not worried about autofocus I've subscribed, I hope you continue making videos in the future

I own it, the X-T3 is really great camera.

The « infinitely spinning » aperture ring has nothing to do with the cheap lenses but is rather due to the variable aperture… How could you mark the aperture since it changes according to how zoomed-in or out the lens is? 😊

I can pull my iphone out and take quick snapshots or quick little videos without using my phone for anything else for days without bother. I'm quite happy to do this because I don't have facebook, Very seldom check Instagram or care who's messaged me (in general) until I'm 'either at home or not doing anything important. I made a decision to treat smart phones like this from day one. Even with a camera like the Camp Snap, I'd still bring a phone with me for emergencies. So, not for me, I've actually owned and used many crappy cameras over the years and don't miss them one bit, my iphone is 'good enough' that's all. Still, I appreciate your opinion!

Like you said at the start of the vid.... It's been made for kids..... Kids come in all ages, so I think its best to cater for the really young ones, as they have.... and choose a different camera for the more technical kids like yourself.

too bad no waterproof zipper

I had a choice between an xt3 or an xh1. Xh1 reduced by nearly 50% and battery pack with 3 batteries thrown in, no brainer, went for xh1. This was in 2018. Shutter release is soooooo silent, absolutely love it and film simulation bracketing too. Will not say goodbye it, I also have an xe 4 great for street photo' and also use film sim bracketing. That is why i like fujifilm

🤷‍♀️ I think the photos look great.

Great video, with well thought out points. I'm trying to buy an XT3 but getting a decent price is a bit tricky in Aus. I think XT5s always being sold out isn't helping. I bought an XT2 a few months ago to test out the Fuji system. I like it so much I'm selling off my Nikon gear (d810 too). Anyway, I have one big issue with my XT2 which is the main reason I want an XT3, in the hope it solves it... The problem is the hot pixels at anything near 1 sec shutter speed or slower. I've tried the noise reduction feature (I think that's what its called?), which helps a bit with the JPG. So - as you shoot astro and landscape (where long shutter speeds are common) - how is the XT3 in this regard? I've searched google and asked on facebook groups and cannot find anything concrete RE XT2 or XT3 and hot pixels noise. Maybe I just have a bad XT2 (it's otherwise perfect)? Thanks!

Great all rounded review, thanks for sharing. I just bought this lens and the initial photos are very promising. For me spending an additional 500 dollars for a Fuji lens just to get an aperture ring is not worth it.

i fucking love how bad the pictures are, such a vibe!!! cannot wait to receive mine!

iPhones these days shoot RAW and have professional level editing, it's even worse for "living in the moment" than my DSLR is because I feel compelled to finish editing the photo right there and then. I absolutely love it though.

Thanks for the review, I ordered mine today! By the way, your dog is adorable! Best Wishes 💕

I just bought an RRS Ascend 14 travel tripod for $1650. As soon as I took it out of the box, I knew what I was looking at - the tripod equivalent of a $10,000 bicycle. The design and build quality are exceptional. I used to build bicycles that were works of art and performance. Most cyclists thought it was nuts, but I would send good riders on test rides in the hills and they would return shaking their heads and checking their savings balances. The harder you use them, the better they work. Until you know this level of quality - you can't understand it. I have several good tripods I have collected over the decades. They are all going away. It's obvious that there is no comparison.

So the name of the camera isn’t in the title but still managed to name drop the Fuji x100 in the title.

I pull off my photos by plugging a usb-c cord from the camera to my Mac. I don't unscrew or remove the SD card.

Nice tripod, 2K is ridiculous for any tripod by non well-off standards.

Still have my Ep-1 from back in the day. These Pens are built really well. My IBIS has died and apparently it’s a common thing on these bodies. It does make you think, when the internet destroys cameras like, say, my Canon RP, we have just become so spoilt and forget we have come a long way with modern technology.

Good review! I own this bag as well as the 34L version, but your right, the 34L version is a bit too big. I just got the Mindshift "sprint" version, which I really like, it's slimmer, lighter but just perfect for my A7R5 + 100-400 2.8 GM and OM-1, it's best for that quick after work or short 1-2 hour picture taking walk. I also own the Mindshift "Rotation 180" bag, which I also really like, I only wish though they modified the bag so the top is designed with a roll up sleeve (kinda like the shimoda bags) to allow more storage, that way I can quickly access my camera and when I need more room to put my jacket or sweatshirt, etc...I can fit it in the top part of the bag - especially when I start early in the morning but by late morning it's time to remove layers...I can store it more easily. I told a Mindshift representative my suggestion (during a camera store grand opening), he was open to hearing my suggestion, hopefully they will take it to heart! Enjoy watching your channel and I subscribed.

Nice video as always

Nice video bro !!! Please make a review of my X-H2S too 😢

Nice !!

As someone who's shot and scanned a lot of film, I'd say the pictures from this look better than scans from the 400 or 800 speed film used in a disposable, and that's pretty much the point of this camera, something to use instead of a disposable or other cheap film camera. Some of my most memorable shots were from a cheap drug store camera with similar capabilities to a disposable, because it was small and I didn't worry too much about losing or breaking it so I always had it with me and ready. So this is like that except without the expense of film.

I own the Panasonic G9 Mark II, which is a beast of a camera... but then I bought the Olympus PEN E-P5 as my walkaround camera and... it's the funniest thing: the E-P5 came out in 2013, and yet I shoot WAY more with it than my "far-superior" G9 Mark II. It's a blast to use, gives me fantastic results with the 14-42mm EZ pancake kit lens, and is beautiful to look at. Cheers.

GX80/85 is far way better with IBIS, more megapixels, Wi-Fi etc.

I agree with the camera choice and I loke the look of your video, but your sohnd is very muffled, which may put people off (like me).

Those supposed old cameras are nowhere to be found at the camera stores now. I have mine nut bought mine like back in 2016 as an old camera and it was just 80 usd for the body and you could buy an Xpro1 for 300 usd and an XE-1 for 270. I really regret not pulling the trigger now because I thought those things were old. With the rise of film prices suddenly old digital cameras are not thought to be outdated anymore which is both good and kinda bad since things will be more expensive now for us low budget shooters.

it's OLYMPUS PEN E-P3

That camera does look very slick! Once again this proves that gear is not always the most important thing. Just because something is "old" does not mean that it will not do the job. The photos you took with that camera looked pretty good. The colors were great!

I absolutely love my Olympus cameras. This is a great recommendation! Thanks for putting it on my radar!

I would definitely like to do photography as a career. I think fear is holding me back. I need to start doing it more. I buy some gear and feel like I make progress and the gear is collecting dust. Good points! I don't want photography to be a stress.

What about cheap 3rd party lens?

One of my favorite places to shoot for the last 25 years. I'm a little less than 2 hours away as well. 👍

Thanks for posting, would've been so great without the clouds, but we take what we can get as photographers! Thanks for trying

I randomly bought an XT4 awhile back and I love it! I got it for the 240 FPS and I started photography and like doing that rather than video.

Great video! Well done.

Thanks for the review, my old point and shoot just died and spending a lot on films and film developing was quite annoying for my tiny budget (cartooonist here, we're poor) and this could be a good solution to get the nostalgic touch of my point and shoot with a digital cam !

I use the xt1 with the 23mm f2. love it

Nice video. Looking for that particular model right now. Can someone recommend a good 50mm to pair with it without breaking the bank please ?

So encouraged by you bro, keep up the work and this conversation. What camera and lens are you using in this? Looking epic man. BRO you had me when you cracked that BEER haha SO MUCH FOAM! I love it. You made me lol bro.

X-H1 is best value camera from Fuji right now. Not X-T3.

i jumped the gun and ordered one before watching your vid, haha. we’ll see how it holds up. I’m a sucker for bad quality but good composition shots.

You mentioned the absence of IBIS amost as an afterthought. Compared to later models, no IBIS is a significant drawback. You can carry around extra batteries - no big deal -, but you can't install IBIS (though, I concede, optical stabilization is available with some lenses).

I have the Gitzo GT 4543 Ls and with ball head GH 4383 LR and it is 500 Euros cheaper Gitzo is already for many decades top of the bill

Oh man, I'm looking to buy a video tripod with fluid head, and after watching a gerald undone video, thought a manfrotto would be enough, now you're telling me those things break after a few years. Next options are Siriu and Sachtler, $2K & $4K.

Well done video on the X-T3 :) I own this camera for personal life photography when not using my Nikon D5 and feel like I want to be burried with it haha

"comparing it to the Fujifilm 70-300" did you use it? I own and love the 55-200 but I somewhat expected some kind of hands on experience (or nice shots) with the compared lens. Also, to relate to those saying it's "soft at 200mm", this lens suffers from a multitude of unlucky QC issues where the elements gets decentered very easily from shocks and dinks. I assume the OIS motor fragility is to blame here. I've gone through 5 copies of it including 3 new buy/return instances over 6 months time (often waiting a month to make sure I get one from a new batch) before settingly on a well centered copy of it. Nevertheless, I really enjoy the way this lens renders and is still my to go lens for outdoor concert photography during music festival and such. The aperture makes it good enough over the 70-300. Thx for sharing your thoughts and gorgeous shots on the lens.

XT4 if you also shoot videos.. 😊

great video and storytelling.. Many parallels to my own photography and journey... Keep up the good work

❤ amazing