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Hi. For the absolute beginner like me who will maybe record a few videos like dj sets and taking photos on the trips would recommend XT2?

The X-E2 is so much fun to use. I will never give it away , saying this as an ex-owner of the X Pro3. It's the simplicity combined with its impressing capabilities. Even the raws look great.

the best F2 cron from Fuji, best micro contrast for B&W photography and the sharpest of the 3 from f/2

Is the longevity of your prints the only benefit you've got with P700? I've seen quite a few pigment prints and they all lack small details and the quality in general. Recently, I aquired an original Hahnemuhle demo-book of photos printed on their papers from high-end pigment printets from the past. I was blown away how they look so inferior to my Pro-100 prints. I was able to find the same sample BW photo that was printed on FineArt Baryta and printed it myself on my printer. The blacks on my print were much deeper and the details were just on a different level.

I just got back my exact X-H1 that I sold a year ago. I really missed it. I won't make that mistake again. It's a keeper. I traded it on a Sony full frame. I will keep that Sony for a while until I am ready to upgrade it to another full frame, but the X-H1 isn't going anywhere, ever again. Regarding the exposure compensation dial, that is the Biggest waste of real estate on the Fuji bodies in my opinion, especiallythe X-H1. I very rarely used it on my X-T1, but I use that top deck lcd screen every single time I use the X-H1. Thanks for making a great, retrospective summary video of what we love about this unique, wonderful camera body.

Still rocking the XT2 in 2024 and I’ll probably never let it go. Managed to pick it up a few years ago for $400 and that was a steal.

ELAN is such an awful name. Why didn't they just stick with eos 30 worldwide?

I always use the EVF. My feeling is that the OVF is a gimmick and I hope it will be omitted on the X-Pro4.

When I was 14 years old, around 1991, the school photographer was visiting for the day and he had an F4 around his neck-I will never forget seeing that camera for the first time. I was in love with it IMMEDIATELY. He saw how big my eyes were so he took it off and practically tossed the camera to me and told me to take a few snaps with it! From that day on, I KNEW I was gonna be a photographer and someday have an F4. Today, I am STILL a photographer and I have TWO mint condition F4’s, both late models with serial numbers starting with 260-meaning they are some of the last F4’s to be manufactured, and they look FLAWLESS. I still get excited by the F4, such a beautiful camera. I use them mainly with manual-focus, Ai-S lenses which look and function beautifully. I get matrix metering with manual glass and an electronic rangefinder for checking focus! It’s really the best tool for manual-focus, film shooters. The metering options alone are enough to convince me.

How long do ytou think the Xpro 2 will last before dying? I want to buy one used but am worried it might die in a couple of years! Electronics etc.

I think I need this camera after this video. Are these shots taken in jpeg? I can't wait to mess around with an Acros + R recipe and let rip.

Well, I understand everything is determined by specific use-case and user preference, so you answered some questions and brought up others. Appreciate the thoughful video.

Could you please provide the recipe for the "before" picture? I love the vintage look of this picture also. Thks u so much

Hello! I own an XM1 and unfortunately I dont have the 6300k white balance option (only auto, daylight, shade, incandescent, flourescent 1-3)...is there a way to replicate this using any of the above mentioned white balance options? Really appreciate your help 🙏☺️❤

This is the best informative video I've seen great job thanks

Nice video and nice review. I like that you take pics with film and digitally. I have this lens, the USM type, and I love it. f/1.8 is hard to beat. The reason that the 85mm is so old, is because it's a popular focal length... You probably want a new(er) version of it though. USM is good. // Although I should have opted for the 100mm Macro lens... for the Macro capability. Would that replace my 85mm? Dunno.

Will this work on XT200?

Honestly, given the price of a used XT2, I really considered buying it, but the video features of the XT3 which could very well last me a long while, and a little thing is the headphone jack being directly on the camera instead of on the battery grip is quite good, especially for taking quick videos that require audio at the same time. Although I read that the XT2's video is still beautiful, while I have the money I might as well get the XT3 because for my use case I want to take both photos and videos I'd be satisfied with.

Love this film sim! I came across it online one day when browsing for recipes not from Fuji x weekly (nothing wrong with FXW just not many recipes for x trans I), and have enjoyed it ever since. I’ve seen some of your videos in the past and didn’t even realize it was the same person. Thanks for sharing this!

I like that you mentioned the part about the graphite one versus the black one. I’ve been looking for a graphite one, but can’t seem to find one right now for under four or $500. I think since the Fuji line started to get so trendy now, everybody wants a Fuji camera - especially a cool graphite retro looking one. I’m hoping the hype slows down sometime soon so I can actually afford to get the graphite one instead of the black.

Hello, as of today, are you still loving it?

Hey Craig, I watched both videos and yes, I could have gotten away with just this one but there was a lot of detail in the first one. Great video! I'm recently fairly handicapped following a massive stroke so I'm looking at alternatives to my old Nikon D7000 and Fujifilm keeps cropping up. Like many other reviewers you concentrate on the sensor and its exceptional colour and B&W rendering capabilities - so are you recommending relying on out-of-the-camera jpeg photos rather than RAW then software editing? That does appeal to me now as I really dislike S/W editing due to the challenge of hands that are very slow and not at all dextrous. Cheers.

Great review, thanks! I love the small f2 Fuji primes for street stuff. But I do notice that the new f1.4 ones do offer significantly better image quality in terms of sharpness, aberrations and general rendering. However I wouldn't say one is better than the other. They are different tools for different situations.

How low does it let you set the aperture for manual mode? I have a rebel 2000 and it only goes down to 4.0

Does this printer work with only the black and grey ink cartridges installed? All my work is in black and white and it would save a lot of money.

same, have had it for 5 years now. OVF, AF, BW mode+raw, love everything about it. If anyone knows how to get a decent print of a digital photo looking as good as an old days printed photo, please share..

Is the EOS 1n better at autofocusing than the Elan IIe? Would the 1n be better for good photos?

Great Job! Thank you for sharing - relearning a TON!

Rewatching this playlist as I am getting back into Photography & Video! You're one of THE BEST in VEGAS --- thank you for the awesome information!

X-T2 with the XF 23 f2 and XF 35 f1.4 lens. That's all I need. I also like the X-Trans 3 sensors. Sometimes I miss the IBIS, but then again the camera takes a picture with that certain something.

I have neither, but I have the xpro1 and the xt1 which have the 1st and 2nd gen sensors, the same as the E1 and E2. I actually prefer the gen one sensor. I mean, megapix isn't that huge of an issue since its 16 apiece. but I do love the way it renders colors in the gen one sensor. Especially red.

I am a recent convert to Fujifilm. I managed to get an X-T2 that was “as new.” The photos it can produce are stunning. I was a Canon user but the Fuji allows me to focus more on discovering subjects to photograph rather than fiddle with a camera. The lenses are among the best on the market. Many thanks for producing such an excellent video.

Fantastic job but how do you know when you’re in focus

Really love your recipes. A X-E1 is on it’s way. Although I’m late to the party, I’m very excited.

So good! In my opinion and for my taste, I prefer this over Bright Kodak!

Still worth in 2024!! I love my both X-T1's the black and graphite version!❤

1:37 You can use manual focus lenses with OVF….

bored the shit out of me

Just added this to my X30 thanks!

Great review but there is nothing more annoying than the "crackling" sound in there...

2024 and I'm receiving a copy this week. Pretty excited.

I purchased my first SLR in 1987. It was the Canon EOS 650, with a 50mm f/1.8 lens. I still have both. They still work. I still love them. I also have the EOS 5 (European version of the A2e), which became my favorite film camera. There's never been a need (or desire) to jump from brand to brand. Canon EOS has always given me the features I needed (except the 650 did not have multiple exposures). Once I went digital, it was great not having to start over with lenses.

That's TOOL's Fear Inoculum album right there on the shelf, next to the Nikon camera. A man of culture, I see.

One of the greatest features of the early XE line is the built-in flash. I’ll never understand why they took that off.

I had the Rebel G and went to the Elan 7e. Still great cameras.

You can easily adjust the hard stop for infinity focus. And for people saying it’s for compensation of the thermal expansion : I travel from freezing cold areas to the hottest ones, never had an issue. And if so, it would take 10min to set it back. Also, some high grade manual lenses don’t have this buffer and are very well calibrated from factory… Really try it, it then becomes a dream to shoot at infinity focus :)

Great video You have still the Pro 2?

Too much rambling. Perhaps write out your thoughts. Stay on topic. To much of this video is asking what people want from your videos. What I want from this video is your input on the XE4 and XT30ii. 😊