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CHAPTERS
00:00 I still love Fuji, but...
02:44 I'm now a full time content creator
04:52 First reason I'm switching
09:55 Second reason I'm switching
13:05 Dealing with the expense
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Well said!
Well, I canât say Iâm not shocked, but I completely understand and agree with your reasoning, Andrew. Itâs a business decision pure and simple and itâs not like youâve fallen out of love with Fuji, the joy of the X100v tells us that. Go for it, make it happen the best way you can. Iâm sure you will be successful and much happier now that you know the corporate world isnât for you anymore. Bravo, my friend, most of us watching this channel are here for and because of you, not because of what brand you shoot. I wish you every success and much fulfillment going forward. Make it make your heart sing đ„°đ Iâm going to follow your other channel too, I was a mtb bike guide in the alps for a few years and Iâve ridden in many of the US mtb meccas including Moab, Fruita, Crested Butte etc.
I think you must be the world's most interesting person, and I am honored you follow my channel. đ
I think this is great. Yeah, I first found you because you were all about Fuji and I had a Fuji, but as Iâve grown in my photography (many thanks to you), Iâve come to realize that the camera is a tool and knowing your tool and itâs limitations is more important than what gear you use. As a hobbyist, Iâm pretty happy with my Fuji gear and itâs so fun to shoot with. If I were a professional my needs would be very different. I think itâs amusing that people get so tribal about camera brands :)
I completely respect your decision on switching brands. I've been shooting Fuji for a number of years, and I can relate to the shortcomings you mentioned. I've often thought of switching to Canon or Sony. But photography is just a hobby for me, and it is expensive to switch. You're making a living with your cameras. I don't blame you for wanting better and more durable tools. Anyway, much success to you and Denae! Looking forward to more content from you!
as a side note I just want to mention that Fujifilm Europe does (great) customer service themselves and have a professionals program that includes camera loans for the time of repair. đ
I found your channel after choosing a Fuji X-T2 a couple of years ago getting back into photography. The passion for photography grew and has led to expanding to a X-H2 and better lenses and paid work. It's working for me and I love Fuji.
I've not dropped a camera yet, but it's probably going to happen. I have put a smallrig cage on the X-H2 in anticipation that I will drop it one day (which won't help whatever lens is on it). I have also taken out business insurance on the gear, but that isn't a fix for Canon service response vs Fuji.
Having said all of that, you've made an informed choice on a tool and there's nothing wrong with that. Now that I'm in with Fuji, right now I've got no reason to change. If I were to change I think I'd be perfectly comfortable with different systems (I love the dials on the x-t2 but had no issues switching to the x-h2). I think I'd probably look at Canon or Sony if I were to switch.
I'm still sticking around :)
I've been watching your videos for years about Fuji cameras. Back to the day, your most favourite lens was XF16 F1.4. I bought it after watching your review and it is an amazing lens. It is good to see your business is growing well. All the best to you and your family!
Andrew, I've watched your channel for years. I have the Fujifilm X100T, X-T30 and now the X-T5. I eagerly awaited your videos regarding Fujifilm. I'll continue to subscribe, but I'm afraid if you become a Canon channel or stop discussing Fujifilm, I'll probably (and sadly) stop watching. There is no reason for me to watch Canon, Nikon, Sony or any other camera CZcams channel as it serves no purpose to me. My video interests lie in Fujifilm, the art of photography and post-processing (mainly in Lightroom). I hope you give me reason to watch Andrew Goodcamera, as I've truly enjoy you and your content. I sincerely respect your decision and wish you the best.
All the best Andrew with the new direction.
You inspired me in many ways in making Photography a part of life, a relief from daily grind and something to look forward to, not just a technical thing.
Keep up the creativity and that passion you have in whatever you do!
Sounds like a good move for you. Happy for you, Andrew! And I hope that the full time content creation is a blessing to you and your family.
Hey Jared. Thanks, my friend!
Iâve never watched your channel for the gear but for your journey and content.
Excited to see more of what you will be creating. đ
Back when I shot mostly weddings I'd shoot on a Canon, but in my personal bag was a Nikon. Nowadays, it's a Fuji just because the x70 and xpros do what my ol Nikon did; inspired me to shoot. Maybe one day it will be replaced by another brand. Cameras are tools, just cause a wrench CAN hammer a nail doesn't mean a hammer isnt nice to have. Even better is having both. đ Love the work, keep it up!!
I could tell it was tough for you to drop this video. I also recently started the switch from Fuji to Canon (X-T4 to R5) for lens quality, object tracking AF, and higher resolution for printing, and I feel the same pain about leaving Fuji. Their cameras inspire me, and the colors are so great even in RAW, but eventually you have enough times where lack of performance (in IQ/AF/etc) leaves you wanting, and you have to start considering other options. I will still keep some stuff around like you as well (i.e. X100V!), but for my landscapes and other "critical" work (for which I don't yet get paid, lol), it'll be the R5.
I know you'll do great with the R6II setup. Please, please do a review, from your perspective. We all need more videos about specific use cases and why a product works well for that user, instead of spec sheet ramblings and influencer hype.
Keep up the great work, and keep that fire burning, Andrew. Thank you for sharing with us and I hope we hear from you again soon. -JD
Man! I had durability problems with Sony. The rear wheel keep stuck to the right in my A6000 and the A7 (the first one) was a nightmare. Canon and Nikon have the best durability. Canon is ahead in autofocus, but no by much, now I have the Z30 and Z50 and with the latest firmware it workd well. If you are tight in budget try EF and EFS lenses, they work like RF with the adapter. The STM ones are great for video.
That is awesome that you found what works for you. It is what it is. Good luck to you and the channel for sure!
Good for you, Andrew. I totally respect your decision. You need the right tool for the job. And I'm here for your content, not the camera you use. I was a Canon user before I switched to Fuji (for size and weight reasons), but if Canon had the right body/lens combo for my needs, I'd switch back in a heartbeat.
Congrats on becoming a full-time creator! đ Iâll continue to tune in even though you switched to Canon, which is for the best given your scenarios.
I'm glad you got the R6 Mark II, I had the original and it was great but it got very hot when shooting video. This problem was fixed in the Mark II and battery life is also better.
Great decision working on your channels full time, we'll certainly keep tuning in! Good decision switching to Canon too. I'm like you, I love Fujifilm cameras, but there's no doubt that Canon cameras are much more rugged, they can really take a beating without breaking a sweat. You gotta go with what works best for you. The R6 MkII (like most Canon cameras tbh) is a super good camera, so I wish you a lot of happiness with it!
Well articulated Andrew - using the right tool for the job. Much respect for your reasoned points, I'm just a hobbyist, but didn't notice durability issues with Fuji, when I switched from Nikon. However I'm not using cameras in harsh environments like you.
Just our of curiosity, did you try out the XH2S if it's capable for your needs? Heard and read so many good things about it lately Iam considering to switch the other direction, but from Sony to Fuji. Already got all the lenses I need - using already with a XE4 for personal stuff and I've finally have the feeling the XH2S is at least the level I need for Hybrid Photo/Video for Weddings (of course beeing spoiled by Sony's AF)
The videos you've made that I like best are when you shoot roadside stuff. Abandoned gas stations, roadside restaurants, etc. You always seemed pretty happy doing that and pretty passionate about that genre. For me, Fuji was a financial choice. I couldn't afford other camera bodies and still have money to buy decent lenses. With my X-T3 I got the 18-55, a grip, extra batteries, extra charge all still in the boxes and in basically new condition. All of that together was still only about half the cost of some bodies. And, I really enjoy the camera and it's performance. It works for me. Funny thing, the last camera I had before the X-T3 was the Ricoh X-RP I bought back in 1984. Ironically, the X-T3 had a familiar feel with the manual dials on top. I take mine everywhere including hikes out in the woods. I have some Fuji lenses. The 18-55 came with the body. This past fall I was able to finally afford a version 1.0 XF56 and a XF90 because of the selloff due to all of the new bodies and lenses being announced. I got both of those lenses in new condition at great prices. The 56 was only six months old. Still had warranty time left on it. But, the owner wanted the WR version. Anyway, like everyone has pointed out, it's not the brand that matters. You do what you need to do to get things done. Period. Happy Easter to you and your family. Take care.....
Happy Easter!
I really like that you take us on this important step in your journey. And I completely understand: if I dropped my stuff often Fuji would be a no go. As it stands I have 3 Fuji's of which one is usually a backup, and THEN I have the 6D tank parked in my closet in case everything goes wrong. Not into video so that makes it easy. I do wonder if the R6 is built like the old 5D range AND I wonder if good strap habits could help :P Like: never touch a camera without looping the strap around your arm first, for instance. That's the way I started and built my not-dropping-my-camera foundation.
Being in IT, I understand that feeling. Good luck and more power!
Hi, did you keep your gfx 50r?
Andrew, you gotta do what is right for you and the family. I've followed you for several years now and plan to continue to do so. By the way it's because of you that I even took a shot with KEH's bargain lenses. I am grateful for that tip every time I purchase anything from KEH. Best of luck going forward.
Welcome back to Canon. I do love some of Fujis cameras, nothing against them, but Iâve always relied heavily on my canon gear for my career and itâs never let me down. Best of luck moving forward!
I just came across this video randomly while looking at Canon videos.
Im a mountain biker and a photographer so this channel is bang on.
Enjoy the Canon you wont be disappointed.
Subbed ! đ€
Completely understandable choice Andrew. Best of luck with the full time content creation.
Sounds like the right business decision. Good luck with your journey. I need to check out your bike channel now.
Always enjoy your videos. Now that it has taken an interesting turn I will be tuned in to see what the future brings. I am a Canon owner, and your videos made me fiddle with Fuji gear at camera stores quite often. But I never committed to actually buying one mainly due to auto focus and the fact that my hands didnât really like them. My eyes love them though. :) I am would be interested to see how you find using R6ii.
I'm in the same spot. My X-T2 just finally died after 6-7 years. I babied it, but it got trashed anyway. EVF broke, mech shutter broke, won't receive power from the battery.
After using the X70 for a few years I now know that my style and use case requires the flip up screen and compact size. I went to buy an X-E4, but they discontinued it, and used prices are currently 3x MSRP because of the hype. I really don't want a big camera without the flip up, and currently the only in-production models are GFX, two X-H models, the X-T5, and X-S20.
I hope they release something for me soon, or I might have to move over to Canon to Sony since they're more compact and lighter rn now. I hope not because I have lenses, but idk how long I can wait with no camera. đ
This is a great personal insight, totally enjoy watching this. Carry on.
I've watched your videos for years. I bought Fuji cameras and I bought and sold gear with KEH because I trusted the information you were sharing on your videos. I don't ahoot Canon but I do ahoot Nikon AND Fuji so I'm all about shooting the brand you need for the job at hand. I'll keep watching your videos and I'll even subscribe to your mountain bike channel, knowing full well I'll never be on a mountain bikeđ. I'll do it out of appreciation for all the free content you've put out over the years!
You might not remember me, but I did some work for you once, and you really helped me in a tight spot in my life, and I hope as not just an individual but as a community, we can and will continue to support you!
đ€ Space Duck does not ring a bell, but I super glad if I could help you in any way. Thank you for your support!
I was all-in on Fuji - every 1.4 (and 1.2) prime, red baged zooms etc - but various minor frustrations with my gear lead me to try out Sony. I now have Sony a7RV as my main pro camera, but I ended up picking up a GFX 50R as my 'pleasure' camera, as - when it's good - there's no system that gives me the same joy of shooting as Fuji does.
Love your videos Andrew! For this reason alone I keep photography as a hobby, I donât want to make money with it. I like not having the pressure to gratify others or use it to pay my bills. Sure it would be nice to do it full time and get paid for it, but I already have stability and I find joy in it without that burden.
Fully understand this pal. Been shooting as a full time photographer 22 years all with canon but got seduced by fuji for 2 years. In those 2 years I killed my fuji gear and headed straight back to Canon. Now on R5s. Just ultra reliable gear.
In my eyes Andrew you was almost the last mainly Fujifilm shooter among big CZcamsrs. "The last fortress has been defeated" I sometimes say... Anyway I know you have been using variety of brands, you did amazing comparisons too. I'm subscribing the channel since your video with music band where you was hesitating between Fujfiilm XH (1st generation) and GH5 and I remember your emotions with that choice and your suggestions to do rational choices with this site with points when you have huge dilemma. My dilemma was similar because I was torned between GH5 and X-T3. I remember GH5 won by 1 point in my pointing summary which was 2% margin in my case and... still I went all the way for Fujifilm. After few years do I regret it? Yes and no. Few years back I knew nothing about cameras but I knew about 3 most common sensor sizes: MFT, APS-C and FF. So I was considering something suitable for a beginner and I've decided to take something between MFT or APS-C and forget about FF which was in my mind only for professionals and I could look ridiculous with that kind of camera. Also I wanted buy few lenses straight from the start and price difference between APS-C and FF lenses is also insane (especially native, fast lenses). I had feeling that X-T3 with all those manuals and aesthetics will be perfect camera for learning photography and videography.
Anyway after few years I think it was best and not the best decision. Best because I've learned a lot, and all manual controls, even complicated menu and settings to adjust for a better workflow, autofocus settings, many photo shooting with only manual focusing have taught me a lot. Also in theory bigger difference is between MFT camera and FF, instead of APS-C and FF. Although my friends with cameras - all of them no matter professionals or amateurs use FF bodies and always remind me APS-C is not enough for most professional work. Maybe in my case partially yes because most of my lenses are F2 (the brightest is 1.4 but its cheap manual lens and the darkest is 16-80 f4 kit lens).
And now after few years of photography and videography trainings I wish sometimes to have something more reliable especially with autofocus, subject tracking and better low light, better Lightroom raw file cooperation. I was thinking to switch to Sony, Canon or new Panasonic FF system.
And I totally understand your points - especially that one with video shooting (because luckily mine X-T3 has never fallen down!)
But on the other hand I still love this system, of course you have to be more patient but this is Fuji. And switching all system can be painful and expensive.
By the way, you look really similar to husband of my sister who gave me brand new (or perfectly refurbished) Helios 44M with fuji X mount adapter :)
After the angry photographer ditched Fuji, I knew something funny was going on. I canât figure it out tho, but I have a hard time buying these âmotivesâ I am sorry. This sounds much more like a Canon paid for bit. My humble opinion anyways. Cheers
Haha. Thanks for the laugh Boris. Canon paying ME!? Canon doesn't give a blip about me. Actually, let me rephrase, Canon doesn't know me from a blip. But I can guarantee you two things, if Canon ever offers to give me money. 1 - I will take it! 2 - I will tell you (it's the law).
Cheers!
Nice move for a professional walk, I agree with you 100% thanks for sharing. I am considering on making the same move. I do love the Leica and wishing the auto focus will be better because my shaking hands lol
I hope your two channels prosper!
Thanks Ted!
You were the reason I bought a Fujifilm XT 2. And I love the camera! Thanks Andrew!
Congrats! Two of my favorite things - photography and bikes! I don't care what brand you shoot with either.
Great video as always! Me personally as i started my photography journey in 2018 with a canon 200d now strongly considering getting a future hopefully upcoming Fujifilm xpro4 (if they fix the screen and put 40mp sensor) I'd be very interesting to hear your thoughts about the EOS R6 ii specifically in comparison to Fujifilms cameras.
Thanks!
Hey Andrew, Iâm very thankful for your video regarding which fujifilm lens to buy 3-4 years ago.
I think you have a really good way of explaining things specially to beginners.
I already subscribed to your other channel!
Great to hear!
â@@AndrewGoodCamera I'm working in the tech field too as a QA Manager, I also suffered from getting fired unfairly and without proper reason. Turns out the company laid off a lot of employees that same month too.
I know how you feel about the depression, it really hits differently when you know you've been doing a great job all your career and something like that happen out of nowhere.
But I hope you be successful at being a full time content creator!!
It's the same for me. I love shooting with Fuji but when it comes down to reliability of the tool I cannot trust their autofocus. I have to shoot too many things on gimbal and I cannot be wondering if it's in focus.
Donât blame you! I loved Fujifilm too but even the high end lenses werenât holding up very well after a few years. I switched to canon too.
As someone who dropped their X100V and had to have the OVF repaired, I sympathise with your decision
Always interested in hearing your views on gear and photography. đ
I feel you. After years of being a pro Fuji shooter, I finally came to terms a year ago that I needed a new workhorse. So I moved to Nikon for my studio work and paid gigs. I still use fuji for mostly video work, and my x-t3 is now my 'fun' camera, because I do really enjoy the experience of creating with it. But I feel the difference using a z7ii - it just feels like a solid tool for work. I did consider Canon for a while, but just really don't enjoy the feel/handling of the cameras, or the look of the RAW photos. But of course, YMMV. Keep creating!
I found you channel due to Fuji, but I too have switched a few months ago, I was a Fuji shooter from the beginning but sold up and yearned for a quality little full frame set up, so gone back to Nikon and the Nikon Z5 with f4 trio of lenses. I'm looking at re-adding the X100V soon though as miss that camera! Anyway....it doesnt matter what gear you use, I love your channel and find it entertaining. Look forward to future content!
Thanks, my friend!
You were an inspiration and a great influence, the reason I am so deeply using Fuji products. Fuji is the greatest and the best in my own humble opinion, coming from different brands previously, i.e. Minolta, Canon, Nikon, Yashica, etc.
Totally agree with your decision being an ex Canon shooter myself, but just my 2 cents worth, yes the XT4 isnât the most durable and I wouldnât rely on that only for what I do weddings and events, however the XH1 and recent XH2 are in different league and I think are built as good as the Canon,
I had my peak design strap brake whilst around my shoulder and the XH1 hit the concrete with a solid thud, but to my amazement it didnât flinch, absolutely worked perfect, itâs fallen of tripods, been on rainy weddings thru Australian Summer heatwave days, honestly itâs been as durable as my Canon 1Dx which says a lot cause that is a tank, Iâm hopping the XH2 is the same, so far by the feel of it, It seems very similar build quality. But yeah I had 5D 2,3 & 4, as well and they didnât miss a beat either and have to agree compared to XT4 you can tell the XT4 isnât quite up there.
Is the x-h2/h2s better at object tracking than the x-t4?
Love your Channel, Andrew, and sorry you have to leave Fuji, although I fully understand the reason. I was also very surprised to hear of your experiences with the Fuji repair process. So different from what I have found. I live in the UK and the backup here from the Fuji Repair Centre, which is based in Bedford, just north of London, is simply outstanding. Really swift turnaround times, very responsive and great service overall. On a more positive note (I hope), Good Luck with your new kit and I am looking forward to more of your content. Take care my friend.
Yeah I really wish US was as good. It certainly would have helped.
My experience with their customer service has been so so, I have to say. They're very quick to respond to emails, but not so quick to admit something's faulty...
The Bedford centre hasn't been running for the majority of the time the X system has existed. They're also still hamstrung by part availability. For most of the time Fuji X has existed, Fuji's UK service has been atrocious, and though it's become better recently, it's still way behind other companies. As we speak I have an XF 18mm f/1.4 that is being repaired in Japan (after originally sending it away seven weeks ago...) because the UK centre couldn't do anything with it.
Life is tough, explanations not necessary-but appreciated. I love my Fujis, but I wouldnât willingly mix business & pleasure. If I did, though, I probably wouldâve jumped ship, too. Good luck, man!
Recently switched from Fuji to Sony after shooting Fuji since 2014... Held out as long as I could, but Fuji just got left in the dust by Canon and Sony autofocus and didnât hit the mark with X-H2S/H2/T5 for me. Having confident autofocus has made my professional career so much easier and Iâm kicking myself for not switching sooner.
Still holding on to my X-T1 and X100s for fun shooting though đ€
What were the biggest problems with the XH2S for you? Considering switching from Sony because I've heard so many good things. (ultimately I'll have to borrow or rent one to try it)
@@andy.photoandfilm My problems weren't with the X-H2s in particular - just that Fujifilm haven't fixed their biggest issues with their latest generation of cameras. My dealbreakers were:
1. Lag/jumpiness with many of their focus-by-wire lenses. For video applications, you have to rely on spotty video AF, or use manual focus only lenses (like Samyang). Manually focusing with Fuji lenses is a pretty terrible experience.
2. Though they've definitely shown improvement with the latest generation of cameras, they're still far behind Canon and Sony subject/eye tracking and general AF accuracy, both in photo and video. I needed a bigger leap than what they gave us.
3. The Tamron 35-150 F/2-2.8. Didn't see something this versatile coming to the Fujifilm system any time soon. This lens is just unbeatable for event work, which comprises most of my photo jobs.
4. (More minor...) They're hanging on to the X-Trans color array, which just isn't really necessary anymore. Lightroom is not optimized for editing Fuji raws, and I wasn't interested in switching to Capture One to take full advantage of my camera.
I love Fuji colors, build quality, and I way prefer the new video codec options in the X-H2s to my A7iv, but these just weren't enough to keep me in the system. Always a tough call for the wallet! But shooting events, portraits, and wildlife has never been easier than it is now.
Same here⊠Sony is a well oiled machine, it just works and never has any quirks âșïž
My X-T1 will always be my first love!
Great video Andrew. As much as I love my Fuji gear, I totally see where you're coming from to meet your current needs. I hope you have a great experience with your return to Canon gear. Nevertheless, if I were you, I'd refrain from dropping or spray painting your gear in the future... đ
No promises. ;)
I cant wait to see more of your channel
Thanks Andrew. I chose my Fujifilm lenses after watching your excellent video on which ones to buy. I'm sorry that you have to move on from Fujifilm as I felt with you I had a reliable friend to depend on in my Fujifilm journey. I hope you come back some day. Good luck with Canon, they make great cameras, I used one for years before switching to Fujifilm but I never loved the Canon as much as I love my Fujifilm camera.
Wishing you and your family every success Andrew. I know it hasn't been an easy path. May God honour your heart. â€
This is completely understandable. The main reason I went with Fuji was the size. I climb mountains, and just realized I cannot bring my set of canon lenses with me. Even the 70d weighted a ton compared to the Fuji camera. No regrets so far. You have to get the tool for your work.
Yep agreed. I used Canon and switched to Fuji. No regrets. I need a lightweight field camera for outdoor hobby photography (abandoned industrial sites) and my Fujifilm camera is lighter and less expensive without sacrificing image quality. Never going back.
I also went to canon after having a Fuji. Love my R6 and even got a Leica d-lux 7 for outings because the x100v is sold out for months at a time.
I can relate to your feelings about the durability of Fuji cameras. I sold my Fujis but kept my old X10 which is a priceless relic but feels as though the top might pop off if I squeezed too hard. I want to use it more but Iâm afraid to drop it. So after selling my other Fujiâs, I picked up an old Canon 6D in good condition and one lens. Itâs a tank and I feel less worried about hurting it.
You've changed the channel name and now you changed brands. Can't wait to see what you're changing next - job, hair colour, gender?
A friend of myne is selling me an xt3 and I just started binging your episodes and I will admit, Iâm going to feel sad not seeing more Fuji videos, kinda feels like sliding doors. But itâs ok. Iâm ânormallyâ a pretty careful person and to be fair, Iâve only ever used older Nikon dslrs and I could only ever do photos because video sucks on them. And canon and Sony is super expensive in order to get what I want. Iâd hope thereâs videos about taking care of Fuji cameras and making them last cause thatâs about all I have money for. You use what you want. I wish I could afford an R6 or R5, or an A7SVI but I donât know if I ever will. Iâm really excited to have a somewhat modern camera for video and filmmaking and photo.
Good luck with this next step. A camera is a camera, but you have to enjoy what you do day to day.
I actually had this exact same issue with my Fujifilm XT4 and it was dropped a couple of times as well. Fuji actually repaired my camera free of charge out of warranty so canât fault that customer service.
Please tell us about the R6II. Very interested in your perspective. I do real estate photography and am running into the same issues with Fuji. Love the Fuji line but getting the best shots out in the real world gets a bit tough with Fuji.
I hear you. I was a Nikon FF guy for years and still have much of my equipment but I switched mainly to Fuji due to the size and weight factor. Easier to lug around. I did pro work years ago (carrying a Mamiya twin lens 120 camera) but now I just shoot for myself. I have sold and bought used from KEH and I have never had a problem. Good luck to you!
Will miss your Fuji reviews, but I think that you're right in your decision (Fuji's AF is bothering me constantly too nowadays, and don't have object tracking in video too).
Good luck! (i'll stay here)
I shot Nikon forever but I found your channel when I dabbled in Fuji for a little while before going to Canon. I'll be looking forward to enjoying your Canon content.
I love my Canons!! Welcome brother!!
HI! Now the world makes more sense. Ive been watching for a few years (because I really enjoy your insight) but I wasn't a Fuji person....then I bought the X100V. I really do get that enjoyment shooting it but it's just not as good image quality as my full frame cameras I shoot professionally Been shooting for for 30 years!!!! So hearing your new thoughts it all makes more sense now. You are correct!!! No worries!! The image quality will be better with that big new sensor. I will keep watching all of it (Im a mountain bike lover too). CONGRATS ON THE BOLD MOVES!! Michael.
Very cool to hear that you are doing this full time! I also work in tech and wish I could do something more rewarding. Although I'm not burned out...yet! But when I get there I hope I can find something rewarding and profitable.
Here's to hoping you don't burn out! There's a lot more money in tech. đ
I admire your decision to follow your heart! Way to go! I'm relatively new to Canon having bought their R5 in june of 2021, but this is a fantastic camera as im sure the r6 ii is too. And my camera with the rf 85 1.2 fell down onto the floor yesterday and not even a scratch. Great build quality. I also shoot Leica Q and Fujifilm + Pentax K-1 and vintage lenses. But if I were to work as a full time content creator I'd chose the Canon or maybe a Sony. Very reliable, plus canon colors are great. Some of the Canon lenses are a bit too large though for me personally. I do think Fuji is more fun to shoot, but as you said, you can shoot the x100v for fun.
I shoot Fuji and Pentax K-1 ii as well. Fuji is fun and light but I agree with Andrew that (particularly the X-E4 and X-E1) is less robust and certainly way less robust than my Pentax gear. The K-1 ii is like a tank. And I still really enjoy the optical viewfinder of a DSLR and SLR (I still shoot film too on a Pentax MX and Rolleicord Va TLR). Canon, Sony and Nikon though I can help but fall asleep and switch offâŠ.
As a photographer first and in my 45th year of shooting either freelance professional or just for fun, I am in the same boat. I put away my Nikons in 2012 for Fujifilm X and six bodies, 12 native lenses plus more adapted and 10 years.
I decided last summer to go back to Nikon, One mirrorless body but mainly DSLRs for the Solid and Reliable-ness of what those cameras served me.
I intend on keeping one or two Fuji bodies and a couple lenses but like you said, they are not meant for heavy use, Fun and Inspiring YES but not when things time and money are on the line... besides I'm getting tired of charging a stack of batteries after every shoot.
Funny, I joined your channel back in the day because you were also a fuji shooter, and now look at us, both going back home to where it began with lessons learned and picking up different nuggets on the way referring to what Fujis to hang on to because of their fun factor and a break from the Real workhorses.
No worries Andrew you did great work promoting Fujifilm a lot of the gear you recommended I tried to buy. I know what you mean about the autofocus and tracking Fujifilm needs to up itâs game. Not sure I could part with my 16mm 1.4 which I had to save for. I was a big NIkon user in the past and my old D80 was built like a tank. Iâm thinking about going back to NIkon, but at the monument Its not a priority. Good to see you back on your feet.
Burnout is a hard thing to experience because it comes down to a tough choice...continue what you're doing or bite the bullet and take the risk and know that the change will be disruptive, but it's your life, and your time here is finite. Good for you. Takes courage. Regarding the other stuff...business is business. You gotta do what you gotta do. I have emotional attachments to my camera gear. But I don't have to make a living with them.
Good for you, itâs our gain that you will go full time as a content creator. When you use a camera as a tool there is no time for sentimentality. My Lumix S5 is a vast improvement on my old XT4.
I've gone round in circles for a while owning different camera brands, but I finally decided the one brand I always thought was the best truly IS the best - FUJI - Nothing but yes, FUJI. Fuji has very rarely if ever manufactured a dog quality camera body, whether speaking of the design quality and the logical and ease of use, or whatever else.
Fujis are not durable enough for shooting in your garage? Dude my Fujis have been in sand, mud, snow, and have fallen from 1-2m height without any hiccups. And af is not good enough for shooting your bike restorations? Thereâs people filming masterpieces with Fujis, without any help. You donât need to make stupid excuses for switching gear. Everyone jumps ship to either Canon or Sony nowadays and think they will either be or look more professional. Surprise, it does not make any difference.
Thank you for sharing! Cameras are tools, it's what you do with them that matters :) Your Fuji pics have always looked 100% Andrew, and I am sure the same will be true for Canon.
Man, not sad at all.
Two thoughts:
- shooting professionally you want the best tools for the job. Simple. Doest matter what the brand is, its about how the tool supports you professionally!
- when shooting for creativity/ pleasure, use the camera / brand / glass that inspires you to create. That will change as your creativity changes. Finding the right tool to help you create.
Listening to your video, you've articulated this perfectly.
Loved the video man. Salut for the future!
Please do review the R6MK2 and the lenses. I have the R7 and am looking at the R6 MK2. I still have kept my 7D MK2 expressly for its durability. I try to baby my equipment butâŠ.we do have something in common đ
Whatever the brand you use , please continue creating inspiring content ! Thanx
Even though I've been using Fuji since the X-Pro 1, this is why I've never gotten rid of my Canon kit, too. Here in the UK, Fuji's service for many years was even worse than in the US; even their own reps would openly complain about it at trade shows. One of my two local camera stores actually stopped keeping Fuji products in stock and relegated the whole brand to by-order only, simply because dealing with Fuji warranty claims (which at the time had to go through the point of purchase, i.e. via the store) was too much of a hassle. It's only been the last year and a half or so that service has started to improve here, though it still takes longer to get anything fixed or replaced than with any other company.
The R6II will do you well, I'm sure. I've only inspected one briefly, but it does seem to be built about as well as the R5 (which I own and still looks and works as-new despite not particularly taking care of it) and R3. It's definitely better-built than the first R6, and even that was comparable to the 6D. So if the 6D/5DII worked for you, these cameras certainly will. I rarely _enjoy_ my Canons as much as I enjoy my Fujis, but Canon's the one that's always gotten the work done.
I had a GREAT experience with Fuji in the UK recently. XT30 just stopped working one day. It was out of warranty but Fuji UK charge a flat rate of ÂŁ170 for repairs. Bit the bullet and sent it off... three days later it returned with a brand new sensor, new top and bottom plate and new leatherette. It looked like a brand new camera. Very impressed.
Understand your view here. I am myself straddling systems now. Love Fuji and I have the most lenses with it now but I got Sony with its long birding lens as Fuji has its limitations there. Also for fun stuff I am exploring old DSLRs like Nikon D700 as I have few Nikon lens from my Film cameras. One downside is the constant indecision in choosing which camera to use. I have decided to run my 7 year old XT2 for as long as possible but once it breaks I need to decide on the next path. Using other systems though got me to start using RAW for Fuji also and I am enjoying that.
Your perspective in this video is exactly why I'm a working professional that shoots Canon for paid work. No shade to other brands, but, for "tools of the trade", Canon is it. Here in the US, CPS is awesome, and Canon's professional line of gear is made to be used every day, day in and day out. I know they get a lot of heat from internet people for various perceived technical shortcomings and such, but in reality, in my experience, for paid work, for the stuff that *really matters*, and puts the bread on the table, they set a pretty high bar. I know that I can rely on my equipment to get the work done and get that money, and even though it might have technical limitations on paper, out in the real world, when actually working on paid work, most of that stuff ends up being non-issues (which is why I wonder if some of those internet people actually use any of the gear they're complaining about to actually do work they are getting paid for).
I have both the R6II and the R6 (as a backup body) for my every day work kit and it's easily the best performance for the price. The 24-105 f/4L is also great. If you want a good wider angle lens that is faster, the RF35/1.8IS is a good one and can be had for reasonable cash if getting used. I also have the RF50/1.8, and the RF16/2.8, RF70-200/2.8 (total workhorse, and it's awesome, easily my most used for the type of work I do), and RF100/2.8 Macro (also awesome). I'd be happy to answer any questions about any of them if you ask.
Nice! I really appreciate that Adrian.
Gotta pick the right gear for the job đđœ
Cool good luck man! On a sidenote last time i actually filmed a DIY (drilling/wood/etc) vid with mixed R6 (not II) and Sony IV setup... the R6 tracking wasnt not really reliable for me. Somehow the Sony always knows what i want to film/photo. Seems to be alot improved on the R6II (tho i havent tested it yet) ... Just my 2c... Cheers.
Yeah, I want to compare Canon and Sony AF and see if I made the right choice there. I hear that a lot from Sony users. But I just know Canon so much better.
I always loved my Canon gear before switching to Fuji. Granted just a hobby for me. So many choices today and once you have a lot of lenses - it becomes so expensive to switch. Not sure what I would do today if I had to switch.
Perfectly understandable, and a good choice. Nothing more to say. Good luck with your projects.
I left Fuji in 2016 because of durability. The cameras were in the shop too frequently and were not always fixed correctly. Also, the repair tracking system was 1980âs tech it seemed to me.
I shot with my X-T3 for three years and had basically no issues. About a month ago, I switched to the X-T5. So far, during shoots, I've had 1) The camera randomly forgets there's a lens attached. I have to turn off the camera, take off the lens, remount it, and turn the camera back on to fix this. 2) The camera gives me a temperature warning after only a couple hours of shooting (just photos, on single shot, with IS set to "only while shooting") in fairly moderate conditions, even on economy mode, though it has not fully shut off on me yet. 3) The camera will flash a "card read" error with one or more of my SD cards, and I have to take out the card, shut the camera off, and put the card back in, sometimes two or three times before it will read correctly. It's not the card, because the card works fine on every other device.
ANYWAYS, yeah, I've about had it with this camera. It's giving me a little PTSD from my nightmarish experience with the X-H1. I've been so frustrated I've considered leaving the brand. I haven't partially just because it would cost me so much money and time (from a workflow standpoint). I also shoot 90% of my work on film, so dropping the cash to make that switch with my digital system doesn't make a ton of sense for the time being. All of that is to say, I totally get it. I love Fuji too, but man, get it together Fuji.
the tech world gets so predictable over time, the same problems over and over without anyone seeming to learn anything, I understand 100% for your switch, all the best to you and your family!
Thanks, my friend!
I've owned several Fuji bodies, X-Pro3, X-H1, X100V, and a several others and just the other day my X-Pro3 wouldn't turn on anymore. I couldn't believe it because it's one of their most expensive bodies. It broke shortly after my 2 year warranty so I now have to see this camera shop can fix it. I'm extremely disappointed with Fuji. It's the only one I had issue with though. It seems like their more recent models have been having these issues. Pretty much when they started outsourcing to China.
It's unfortunate because all Fuji shooters love the shooting experience. No other brands comes close. My other camera is the Sony A7RIV which is technically a way better camera but I still love my Fujis. I now have some thinking to do in the future...
I love Fuji cameras, but as you say - it's just a tool. I enjoy using Fuji cameras but have no problem using any other camera. I may not enjoy using it as much, but if it gets the job done, that's what matters. For something you need a proper body and a long lens, for something else you just need an action camera, or even a good cell phone. For something I take a dedicated camera, for something else I take an old Fuji X-E1. It's just about what you do and what you need from it.
For me, itâs about image quality, and Fuji is right for me. But, I will admit Andrew is correct that that Fuji U.S. repair is truly horrible.
Donât apologize: your life, your choice. Best of luck!