I feel you on the pixel peeping, especially for wedding photography. The overall image and how it makes your couples feel is the end goal. Glad someone else feels the same way.
Exactly. People feel fufilled with iPhone photos so the moments you capture matter WAY more than them than "perfect image quality". Photographers be doing TOO much sometimes not realizing that it's diminishing returns.
Thank you John!! About the grip, I got the SmallRig L-Shape grip for XT5 and it is wonderful. Now my XT5 feels absolutely great in my hand. I'll be waiting for your future videos on the XT5.
Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing. I just purchased the official Fujifilm metal hand grip. I haven’t received it yet but I’m curious how it’s going to feel and if it’ll help out a little bit.
Coming from the XT3/4 and now XT5. I don't find there is a hit on high iso performance at all, in fact I found there is less color noise in shadow areas. The autofocus is way improved, especially with AF-C subject tracking. I love the in camera digital teleconverter as well, very handy if I want to do SOOC.
Great you mentioned purchasing older gear. With all that said - it sometimes looks like all we need is new cameras - but there is nothing wrong to still use something like xt3.
Exactly. Honestly the main reason I ended up upgrading is because my X-T3s are a little old now and I wanted to be able to make content on the new X-T5. If it were just me running my business and not making UA-cam videos I would have rode out my X-T3 for a bit longer. It’s still an amazing camera.
That’s it. I’m getting the XT5. I actually print a lot and I noticed the XT3 resolution is not high enough sometimes, I would have to increase resolution and pixels in photoshop. That 40mp sounds very good man.
I shoot with the Nikon Z6 II, which has a fairly large group of haters because of its poor continuous eye-AF, which I don't use. During weddings, when someone is walking towards me, or during the wedding party intros before dinner, and they come running in like jackrabbits, I select the wide/large AF point, so the camera has more surface area to find focus. I also use this on the dance floor, and especially when it's really dark, and I can hit shots at ISO 6400, 1/200s at ISO f/1.4. It locks on... I'm not sure if you're using a larger AF point, if not, give it try... I am most curious about the X-T5's low light focus ability. Nikon is now really touting this feature with their cameras (called AF-Sensitivity on their spec sheet). The $2,000 Z6 II goes as low as -6, Sony's best, I believe goes to -5 ($5000 A9 III, the $6,500 A1 goes to -4). Nikon $2,000 ZF goes to -10 (new benchmark). 7 years ago, I remember my old D750 was -3, and that was very good compared to my old D610, which was -1, which was damn awful. But the low-light hit rate on the D750 still kinda sucked. With the Z6 II, I hardly miss a thing on a dark dance floor. I used to shoot with the X-T2, and it felt so sluggish like the D610, so kept the D750 for dark receptions. If the X-T5 is as good as the Z6 II, it would be worth it for me to switch back to Fuji, as I much prefer the smaller cameras, and really miss the dials. ...they make for a great travel kit as well. I used to take my X-T2 everywhere. Now? I rarely pick up the Z6 II when I travel.
Pixel peeping is for youtube commenters ;) Couples who are getting married never think to themselves, "This photo is nice, but I wonder how good my skin looks if I zoom in 200% *GAAAAK*" It doesn't happen. Most couples are relieved you made them look good without adding the unneeded stress (for them) of how they look when they journey down the zoom zoom train. Just make sure the grain/noise is within whatever window seems reasonable to you and you'll be good to go. Great vid, John. It's funny - I watch your content, don't shoot Fuji, have no plans on shooting Fuji, but there's always helpful nuggets of info for everyone :)
LOL “GAAAKKK if only this looked great at 300% zoom” 😂 It’s true. No one is looking at things like that. I’m glad to hear that my videos are helpful overall. That’s really the goal. To make sure I’m talking to photographers as a whole, I just happen to mainly shoot Fujifilm.
Glad to hear this!!! Awaiting shipment of my XT5. I don't shoot weddings anymore, but I currently do a lot of headshots, branding portraits and some family sessions. Very happy to hear the XT5 operates like the XT3, because that is what I am coming from. Sidenote: Have you tried the new 18mm 1.4 lens from Fuji? I'm shooting the 33 and the new 56, and I use the X100V as my "23" but I am very curious about the 18 as I love the 28mm FOV for groups and wide shots. Curious if you are planning on trying it! Thanks for the XT5 review. Do another! I'd love to see even more images. You are a great wedding photographer, always inspirational to see your work!
Hi John, just wondering...I'm juggling between changing systems to Fuji from Olympus. Everyone online seems to say that the auto-focus is bad (pretty much trash😂). You briefly touched on it in your video, but what do you think about the whole debate among the online photography community? Do you think the criticism is based on reality? Kind Regards, S
Nice info about the X-T5. Still thinking about picking one up but that would make it my 4th camera system. Great wedding shots as well! You did a great job both with capture and processing.
I’m on the fence. I have XT3. Sony has alot of third party lenses $. I like the specs of the XT5. But there’s the A7iv. I could afford XT5. Have you done a comparison?
get the a7iv, feel like the colors are more realistic. With my fuji xt5, I feel like it naturally brings in a greenish film like filter and I spend a lot of time trying to create recipes to fix that. Even then, if I try to go into Lightroom, all of the photos look extremely overfiltered bc of Fuji’s coloring.
I want to see X-T5 BTS definitely…………😏, and I also curious about how to deal with wedding in December, I noticed that Getting Ready Bride has used FLASH？🤔
It's going to take me a bit to edit it but I'm hoping to get that BTS out by March at latest. For the bride getting ready photos there was no flash used there.
For your settings during weddings, I watched the other video but wanted to ask if you soot in film simulation mode (classic chrome) for these weddings or events?
Excuse me, your x-t5 camera, after the cover of the sd card is closed, is there any problem with the tightness? When you press the outer cover of the sd card, the outer cover will be elastic, a little not tight, and there is a tolerance. Do you have it? what about this situation? thanks
Great video as always, but my main question...is where do you get your suits? I'm looking for something similar to that when I shoot weddings and the ones I've been wearing aren't really that comfortable to wear for a whole wedding day.
Hey John I also shoot fujifilm and I was wondering which software you use for editing? there is a lot of talk about capture one being better than lightroom and I'm a bit torn between which one to purchase. Also, with the fuji jpegs being so great, do you edit raw or jpegs? Thank you so much and have a great day!
hello john I migrated from xt3 to xt5 this week, I would like to know how you have been using the files, compressed, lossless or full compression? what if your color presets had to be updated for the new sensor, if the color changed a lot in post production
Bro you can really hit 90% now with Continuous AF on wide/zone for processional/recessional. Trust me and trust your X-T5. It's night and day from the previous generation.
Hey John, two questions: 1) do you have a video about your flash and led lighting set up? 2) with the larger files on the XT5, would you go with larger V60 UHS-2 cards or smaller faster V90? (on a budget and only do photo)
I shot this wedding on UHS-1 cards that were 170mbs and they felt fine to me. I think as long as the transfer speeds are high you should be good. Obviously UHS-2 would be better, but I was ok with the UHS-1 cards.
You may have a hard time with the grip on this one. It is a little small. I bought the Fujifilm Metal Handgrip to go with mine and that helped out a good amount with the grip. But something like the X-H2s/2 would be a better choice for bigger hands.
@@jbivphotography thanks John! Did the grip change the sleek/pleasing aesthetic of the XT5 due to extra bulk? I mean if the grip puts it in the same size ballpark as the H2? Lastly could the H2 receive any firmware upgrade over the XT5, seeing how for example they have different buffers, could there be a anything affecting autofocus firmware updates? Thx in advance and keep it up I’ve grown so much in my craft due to you! 🙌🏾🔥
ive watched your videos for a couple of years, love your content. My one "hmmmm" from this video, is while graduating up from 3, to xt4 i realised "dual native ISO" and only shoot at 640 and 3200. I know that sounds weird, but man, maybe do some test runs because there is NO NOISE on the natives, compared to hopping back to 1600 (640 elevated). Once i started to just hold the rule that 640 was outdoor and 3200 was indoor, that "noise" issue became very negligible. My xt5 question for you, (cant tell from your edited shots) is does the sensor still lean toward the red tones like it has notoriously done in past? Or have they tweaked that at all?
Interesting with the ISO. I actually didn’t know that and might have to try it out on my end. For the colors they do tent to lean more towards magenta which is my favorite thing about them. lol. (there’s a running joke on the channel about me and magenta)
No freezing issues? Great. There are many with the XH2. With or without flash. So you are very lucky. I prefer the PASM to change the settings very fast. And the much, much faster cf express card. Nice video.
Nope. I didn't personally have any issues with freezing. Also, here's the biggest secret. I don't use the top dials at all on the X-T series. Never have. So I basically use it like it's a PASM camera which allows me to change my settings quickly and also in the dark.
@@jbivphotography how does it perform in low light? I’m new to photography (3 months in) & I have an XT2. I’m not happy with the low light capabilities. Are the newer sensors drastically better for low light or is that just an Achilles heel of aspc sensors.
Pretty much. The X-H2 does have the advantages of video and a battery grip, but other than that they’re pretty much the same camera. Just fit different needs for different types of photographers.
I went with tye XH2 for the size since I have large hands, and the extra 300.00 for the full size HDMI, CFEXPRESS slot, better EVF, and 8k. I notice that the auto focus, as you say, is better than the XT4. I upgraded for the higher image quality because I do a lot of city landscape that I enlarge.
@@technodronesogxl9783 Nice. Those are all great reasons for upgrades. I have an X-H2s as well for video and I LOVE the full size HDMI. Honestly it’s the best part.
@John Branch IV Photography Yeah, if the XH2S was 40mp, I would have bought that instead. I just wanted to have the best sharpness for enlarging photos. In the future, I may consider the XH2S, or by then, it may have 40mp. Great review, by the way.....loved the Flash setup shorts, by the way.
If I may offer Audience Feedback: I want to see images from cam or images of the gear (those B roll). Don’t need talking head when the focus is about a tool and it’s result
Thanks for the feedback. Just for context doing a video with only b-roll takes dramatically more time than adding in some sections of me talking as well. I'll make sure to add more b-roll in the future.
Please do continuous AF. I am a pro photographer and getting a Fuji, I'm seeing a lot is soft or miss focus. And I noticed flash photography is darker than using Canon which is warm and bright.
Totally. I don’t shoot in AF-C very often as I like to keep focus less on the camera alone and more in my hands but I do plan on doing some test shots and video. Probably will make a video on that.
Great video 👌 I mostly use afc on my xt4 without any problems at all and I’ve never had any missed shots and the new 1.4 lenses are super fast to focus on the dance floor shots
Exactly. Some of my missed AF-C shots were with the new 56. But again that's kind of expected of that lens. It wasn't enough for me to feel concenred but also just want to be honest about what I saw with performance.
There will always be some color cast, however, the great thing about the MagSphere is the fact that your flash is bouncing off of the sphere more than it is the ceiling or whatever you’re aiming at. That’s why I love the thing, because no matter what the ceiling looks like I know I’m going to get a good flash on my subject.
@@jbivphotography it is great when the ceiling is too high or wood. It wastes less of the light so the flash has more power than the MagSphere but is still lights the background more evenly than with direct flash.
John, may i ask which continuous light you use in the sparkler recessional? Great video by the way - i just added an xt5 to my kit bag and im blown away!
I've started using AI culling and editing to "outsource" my editing. So generally I can turn around a wedding in a couple of days. Without AI it takes about a week. 8 hours or so in total.
Hey john, just want to ask if you have an issue on importing RAW Files ( lossless compressed ) to LrC? Because for me when i import the raw it says the file cannot be opened by lightroom. Did you experience this. By the way. My lightroom, camera raw and mac software are all up to date. How do i import it to lightroom.. any helpful tips.. TIA.
I’m actually finishing up a video right now talking about the lenses I’m using this year for wedding photography. That’ll be a great answer to your question.
About the turn off/turn on thing. Predict luck. You just know when something is going to happen and switch on the camera before it happens because you know.
Hey man I've been watching your videos for long time and I'm considering to buy xt5 here in India, while I've been told to get R6 or Sony Alpha 7iii under my budget but I've been impressed by Fujifilm x series far than any other brand, I'm starting my career in wedding photography, so just need your advice. shall I go for Fujifilm xt5 or xh2 (they both have same price almost)
I have the XH2 and do weddings. I couldn’t recommend that camera more… it’s absolutely incredible. Feels 1,000x better in the hand with it’s grip (needed since we hold the camera all day) and is much faster (cf express card). And I personally prefer the flip screen for awkward angles that the tilt doesn’t do as well with. The EVF is absolutely stunning, like an imax theater. Honestly it feels like a workhorse, build quality and all. My XT3 & XT4 felt more like toys almost, compared to the XH2
@@Eyeofkamau Thank you so much for in-depth info man, I'll definitely going to buy xh2. I've watched many videos in comparison with canon or Sony but most of them have suggested for xh2 only due to its ergonomics and the features it has
@@agfotografo there’s always that one person telling others what they need. People sell and buy prints, the 40mp is way more suitable in that case. Not everyone just takes the photos and holds them on their phone forever. And the files are indistinguishable at full size… in low light and zoomed in, there is a very noticeable difference where the 40mp outperforms the 26. Keep in mind, it’s 40mp on apsc… not that big of a jump. people say “you don’t need all that” like it’s a gfx 100.
I feel mostly all Fujifilm photographers tends to talk way too much about gear. Especially if they have some sort of association with the brand. I really don’t see what is so special about XT5 looks like baby’s toy.
?? Interesting take because talking about gear is one of the least things I do (it's actually a pet peeve of mine. Just happen to be talking about it in this video because people want to know my opinion). Also, it's not a camera brand thing. I see SO many photographers only talk about gear. So I'm not sure where this "fujifilm photographers" is coming from.
I feel you on the pixel peeping, especially for wedding photography. The overall image and how it makes your couples feel is the end goal. Glad someone else feels the same way.
Exactly. People feel fufilled with iPhone photos so the moments you capture matter WAY more than them than "perfect image quality". Photographers be doing TOO much sometimes not realizing that it's diminishing returns.
Thank you John!! About the grip, I got the SmallRig L-Shape grip for XT5 and it is wonderful. Now my XT5 feels absolutely great in my hand.
I'll be waiting for your future videos on the XT5.
Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing. I just purchased the official Fujifilm metal hand grip. I haven’t received it yet but I’m curious how it’s going to feel and if it’ll help out a little bit.
Coming from the XT3/4 and now XT5. I don't find there is a hit on high iso performance at all, in fact I found there is less color noise in shadow areas. The autofocus is way improved, especially with AF-C subject tracking. I love the in camera digital teleconverter as well, very handy if I want to do SOOC.
Great you mentioned purchasing older gear. With all that said - it sometimes looks like all we need is new cameras - but there is nothing wrong to still use something like xt3.
Exactly. Honestly the main reason I ended up upgrading is because my X-T3s are a little old now and I wanted to be able to make content on the new X-T5. If it were just me running my business and not making UA-cam videos I would have rode out my X-T3 for a bit longer. It’s still an amazing camera.
Man continuous af is perfect for processionals and recessionals. I definitely recommend it - it's the only time I use it and it's perfect.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the Thanks! I really appreciate that. 👏👏👏
BTS! BTS! BTS! BTS! 😂 excited for ir for sure 🙌🏽
I already got all of the footage synced up just gotta get the photos edited and get started on editing the whole video.
That’s it. I’m getting the XT5. I actually print a lot and I noticed the XT3 resolution is not high enough sometimes, I would have to increase resolution and pixels in photoshop. That 40mp sounds very good man.
Totally agree that it feels exactly like an X-T3! Love seeing it in a wedding setting!
I love the fact that it feels just like an X-T3. I feel RIGHT at home which is awesome.
how does the photo compare to H2S? And the autofocus
I’ve never compared them head to head actually. That would be a good comparison actually. I’ll need to do that.
I shoot with the Nikon Z6 II, which has a fairly large group of haters because of its poor continuous eye-AF, which I don't use.
During weddings, when someone is walking towards me, or during the wedding party intros before dinner, and they come running in like jackrabbits, I select the wide/large AF point, so the camera has more surface area to find focus. I also use this on the dance floor, and especially when it's really dark, and I can hit shots at ISO 6400, 1/200s at ISO f/1.4. It locks on...
I'm not sure if you're using a larger AF point, if not, give it try...
I am most curious about the X-T5's low light focus ability. Nikon is now really touting this feature with their cameras (called AF-Sensitivity on their spec sheet). The $2,000 Z6 II goes as low as -6, Sony's best, I believe goes to -5 ($5000 A9 III, the $6,500 A1 goes to -4). Nikon $2,000 ZF goes to -10 (new benchmark).
7 years ago, I remember my old D750 was -3, and that was very good compared to my old D610, which was -1, which was damn awful. But the low-light hit rate on the D750 still kinda sucked. With the Z6 II, I hardly miss a thing on a dark dance floor.
I used to shoot with the X-T2, and it felt so sluggish like the D610, so kept the D750 for dark receptions.
If the X-T5 is as good as the Z6 II, it would be worth it for me to switch back to Fuji, as I much prefer the smaller cameras, and really miss the dials. ...they make for a great travel kit as well. I used to take my X-T2 everywhere. Now? I rarely pick up the Z6 II when I travel.
Pixel peeping is for youtube commenters ;) Couples who are getting married never think to themselves, "This photo is nice, but I wonder how good my skin looks if I zoom in 200% *GAAAAK*"
It doesn't happen. Most couples are relieved you made them look good without adding the unneeded stress (for them) of how they look when they journey down the zoom zoom train.
Just make sure the grain/noise is within whatever window seems reasonable to you and you'll be good to go.
Great vid, John. It's funny - I watch your content, don't shoot Fuji, have no plans on shooting Fuji, but there's always helpful nuggets of info for everyone :)
LOL “GAAAKKK if only this looked great at 300% zoom” 😂 It’s true. No one is looking at things like that. I’m glad to hear that my videos are helpful overall. That’s really the goal. To make sure I’m talking to photographers as a whole, I just happen to mainly shoot Fujifilm.
Love your work John...AMEN Fuji Keep on motivating and creating magic. Nic, Sunshine Coast, AUSTRALIA
Their cameras are just so awesome. I’m such a fun. Had a great time shooting this wedding.
Glad to hear this!!! Awaiting shipment of my XT5. I don't shoot weddings anymore, but I currently do a lot of headshots, branding portraits and some family sessions. Very happy to hear the XT5 operates like the XT3, because that is what I am coming from. Sidenote: Have you tried the new 18mm 1.4 lens from Fuji? I'm shooting the 33 and the new 56, and I use the X100V as my "23" but I am very curious about the 18 as I love the 28mm FOV for groups and wide shots. Curious if you are planning on trying it! Thanks for the XT5 review. Do another! I'd love to see even more images. You are a great wedding photographer, always inspirational to see your work!
Thanks John, for your amazing content and the love & passion you put in it!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
How is the focus when shooting group of people? I noticed some of my shots are out of focus. Thanks
Get the Smalrig L plate for T5 available now. Greetings from Scotland.
Hi John, just wondering...I'm juggling between changing systems to Fuji from Olympus. Everyone online seems to say that the auto-focus is bad (pretty much trash😂). You briefly touched on it in your video, but what do you think about the whole debate among the online photography community? Do you think the criticism is based on reality?
Kind Regards, S
Nice info about the X-T5. Still thinking about picking one up but that would make it my 4th camera system. Great wedding shots as well! You did a great job both with capture and processing.
Thanks a bunch! Yeah having 4 camera system sounds like a lot. 😅
Thank you
I’m on the fence. I have XT3. Sony has alot of third party lenses $. I like the specs of the XT5. But there’s the A7iv. I could afford XT5. Have you done a comparison?
get the a7iv, feel like the colors are more realistic. With my fuji xt5, I feel like it naturally brings in a greenish film like filter and I spend a lot of time trying to create recipes to fix that. Even then, if I try to go into Lightroom, all of the photos look extremely overfiltered bc of Fuji’s coloring.
I want to see X-T5 BTS definitely…………😏, and I also curious about how to deal with wedding in December, I noticed that Getting Ready Bride has used FLASH？🤔
It's going to take me a bit to edit it but I'm hoping to get that BTS out by March at latest. For the bride getting ready photos there was no flash used there.
@@jbivphotography that's will be AWESOME!!!🥰
For your settings during weddings, I watched the other video but wanted to ask if you soot in film simulation mode (classic chrome) for these weddings or events?
I do shoot in Classic Chrome. However, I’m not sure how much that matters to the final images since they’re in RAW and I’ll be editing them.
Hello do you consider the fuji xt5 better for wedding photography or the fuji xh2?
Excuse me, your x-t5 camera, after the cover of the sd card is closed, is there any problem with the tightness? When you press the outer cover of the sd card, the outer cover will be elastic, a little not tight, and there is a tolerance. Do you have it? what about this situation? thanks
I just tried both of mine and it looks like there is a little bit of give. I actually never noticed that until you just brought it up. Interesting.
Great video as always, but my main question...is where do you get your suits? I'm looking for something similar to that when I shoot weddings and the ones I've been wearing aren't really that comfortable to wear for a whole wedding day.
Thanks again John. 🙏
My pleasure!
Hey John
I also shoot fujifilm and I was wondering which software you use for editing? there is a lot of talk about capture one being better than lightroom and I'm a bit torn between which one to purchase. Also, with the fuji jpegs being so great, do you edit raw or jpegs?
Thank you so much and have a great day!
Why choose XT5, insted of X-H2? It has a bigger grip, and it has the best features.
The grip doesn't matter to me. And IMO there's no such thing as "best features". So the X-T5 works great for me.
Please do a video about Continue auto focus I have some problem and I don't know is me or some problem With the xt5. Thanks
Totally. I’ll try and get out and do some tests with it.
Thanks a lot . I been do different test a setting but still doesn't work .show me the is in focus but the focus is somewhere else
hello john I migrated from xt3 to xt5 this week, I would like to know how you have been using the files, compressed, lossless or full compression?
what if your color presets had to be updated for the new sensor, if the color changed a lot in post production
Thanks so much for this!! Really enjoyed it.
You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Bro you can really hit 90% now with Continuous AF on wide/zone for processional/recessional. Trust me and trust your X-T5. It's night and day from the previous generation.
Oh yeah it's amazing. I think some of it was the lens and also just my settings. I need to update that stuff.
Hey John, two questions: 1) do you have a video about your flash and led lighting set up? 2) with the larger files on the XT5, would you go with larger V60 UHS-2 cards or smaller faster V90? (on a budget and only do photo)
I shot this wedding on UHS-1 cards that were 170mbs and they felt fine to me. I think as long as the transfer speeds are high you should be good. Obviously UHS-2 would be better, but I was ok with the UHS-1 cards.
@@jbivphotography thanks John!
What flash did you use Mr. John?
Hello John, is the bennefit so big and the technical specs so much bette, that it is worth to Update form the X-T3 to the X-T5?
KR Tom
hai . sir ..
just curious . what is your set up in your picture profile??
hope you notice . 😊
Generally I’m shooting with Classic Chrome, -1 on Highlights -2 on shadows.
I have big hands how comfortable is the grip?
You may have a hard time with the grip on this one. It is a little small. I bought the Fujifilm Metal Handgrip to go with mine and that helped out a good amount with the grip. But something like the X-H2s/2 would be a better choice for bigger hands.
@@jbivphotography thanks John! Did the grip change the sleek/pleasing aesthetic of the XT5 due to extra bulk? I mean if the grip puts it in the same size ballpark as the H2? Lastly could the H2 receive any firmware upgrade over the XT5, seeing how for example they have different buffers, could there be a anything affecting autofocus firmware updates? Thx in advance and keep it up I’ve grown so much in my craft due to you! 🙌🏾🔥
ive watched your videos for a couple of years, love your content. My one "hmmmm" from this video, is while graduating up from 3, to xt4 i realised "dual native ISO" and only shoot at 640 and 3200. I know that sounds weird, but man, maybe do some test runs because there is NO NOISE on the natives, compared to hopping back to 1600 (640 elevated). Once i started to just hold the rule that 640 was outdoor and 3200 was indoor, that "noise" issue became very negligible. My xt5 question for you, (cant tell from your edited shots) is does the sensor still lean toward the red tones like it has notoriously done in past? Or have they tweaked that at all?
Interesting with the ISO. I actually didn’t know that and might have to try it out on my end. For the colors they do tent to lean more towards magenta which is my favorite thing about them. lol. (there’s a running joke on the channel about me and magenta)
No freezing issues? Great. There are many with the XH2. With or without flash. So you are very lucky.
I prefer the PASM to change the settings very fast. And the much, much faster cf express card.
Nice video.
Nope. I didn't personally have any issues with freezing. Also, here's the biggest secret. I don't use the top dials at all on the X-T series. Never have. So I basically use it like it's a PASM camera which allows me to change my settings quickly and also in the dark.
@@jbivphotography how does it perform in low light? I’m new to photography (3 months in) & I have an XT2. I’m not happy with the low light capabilities. Are the newer sensors drastically better for low light or is that just an Achilles heel of aspc sensors.
Coming from Nikon I went w the XH2 because I thought the XT5 would be too small. It appears they are the same camera in different bodies though
Pretty much. The X-H2 does have the advantages of video and a battery grip, but other than that they’re pretty much the same camera. Just fit different needs for different types of photographers.
I went with tye XH2 for the size since I have large hands, and the extra 300.00 for the full size HDMI, CFEXPRESS slot, better EVF, and 8k. I notice that the auto focus, as you say, is better than the XT4.
I upgraded for the higher image quality because I do a lot of city landscape that I enlarge.
@@technodronesogxl9783 Nice. Those are all great reasons for upgrades. I have an X-H2s as well for video and I LOVE the full size HDMI. Honestly it’s the best part.
@John Branch IV Photography Yeah, if the XH2S was 40mp, I would have bought that instead. I just wanted to have the best sharpness for enlarging photos. In the future, I may consider the XH2S, or by then, it may have 40mp. Great review, by the way.....loved the Flash setup shorts, by the way.
Don't you miss the grip for vertical shooting?
I actually never used the vertical grip to hold it as a vertical grip. I mainly just used it for the additional batteries.
I'm a 30-year Canon shooter and just bought the X-T5. Recommended on-camera flash for it?
My personal favorite is the Godox V860ii(f). It reminds me of the Canon EX-RT flash.
If I may offer Audience Feedback: I want to see images from cam or images of the gear (those B roll). Don’t need talking head when the focus is about a tool and it’s result
Thanks for the feedback. Just for context doing a video with only b-roll takes dramatically more time than adding in some sections of me talking as well. I'll make sure to add more b-roll in the future.
Please do continuous AF. I am a pro photographer and getting a Fuji, I'm seeing a lot is soft or miss focus. And I noticed flash photography is darker than using Canon which is warm and bright.
Totally. I don’t shoot in AF-C very often as I like to keep focus less on the camera alone and more in my hands but I do plan on doing some test shots and video. Probably will make a video on that.
Why not use the xh2 if you don’t mind a little heft
I mind a little heft. I love the size of the X-T5. The X-H2 is nice but X-T series will always have my heart.
You got a video on wedding packages on how to price them?
I don't but that would be a great video
OF A TRUTH I MISSED YOUR FULL WEDDING BTS...PLEASE WE WILL BE GRATEFUL IF YOU START ON IT AGAIN
They're a lot to put together but I hope to have more coming out next year. Keep an eye out for the one that's scheduled on the 30th.
Keep on inspiring people!!!
Thanks a bunch! I’m trying my best.
Great video 👌 I mostly use afc on my xt4 without any problems at all and I’ve never had any missed shots and the new 1.4 lenses are super fast to focus on the dance floor shots
Exactly. Some of my missed AF-C shots were with the new 56. But again that's kind of expected of that lens. It wasn't enough for me to feel concenred but also just want to be honest about what I saw with performance.
@@jbivphotography definitely the 56mm with that dc focusing motor is not upto the job with afc
Amazing images bro!
Thanks a lot!
Does the magmod bounce off any color surface without leaving a color cast . I see him bouncing off a wood surface.
There will always be some color cast, however, the great thing about the MagSphere is the fact that your flash is bouncing off of the sphere more than it is the ceiling or whatever you’re aiming at. That’s why I love the thing, because no matter what the ceiling looks like I know I’m going to get a good flash on my subject.
@@jbivphotography have you tried the MagBounce?
@@timgimbert3073 I haven’t. I’ve never really had a use for it but it looks really awesome.
@@jbivphotography it is great when the ceiling is too high or wood. It wastes less of the light so the flash has more power than the MagSphere but is still lights the background more evenly than with direct flash.
Great photos sir!
Thank you kindly!
If you were to use only 1 lens for wedding event what would be it?
Probably that new 33 f1.4. Such an amazing lens. Hands down one of my favorites.
John, may i ask which continuous light you use in the sparkler recessional? Great video by the way - i just added an xt5 to my kit bag and im blown away!
Have you used the x100v ? If yes, is the autofocus the same on xt4 and xt5 of these are better ? Thanks
I haven't. I held one and shot a little bit with it, but not enough to really get a feel for the camera.
The AF on the xt5 is leeeeveeeels above the x100v
How long do u tak to edit pics ...especially wedding
I've started using AI culling and editing to "outsource" my editing. So generally I can turn around a wedding in a couple of days. Without AI it takes about a week. 8 hours or so in total.
Hey john, just want to ask if you have an issue on importing RAW Files ( lossless compressed ) to LrC? Because for me when i import the raw it says the file cannot be opened by lightroom. Did you experience this. By the way. My lightroom, camera raw and mac software are all up to date. How do i import it to lightroom.. any helpful tips.. TIA.
Weird. I’ve never had an issue. I just import like usual and everything’s fine.
Yo John,
What LED lights and flashes are you using on the camera? I think I need one for events 🤔
For flashes I’m using the Godoy V860ii(f) and the LEDs are the Lumecube. I love those little things.
Dope video , what kind of lenses would you recommend for weddings? I’m looking to getting into a Fujifilm camera. thanks
I’m actually finishing up a video right now talking about the lenses I’m using this year for wedding photography. That’ll be a great answer to your question.
What speed light did you use on the xt5?
The Godox v860ii. Hands down favorite flash and the one I’ve used the most.
Thank you so much! I just got my xt5 had no idea what would work with it.
@@jbivphotography how do you set it up to work with the camera? Any special settings?
Turn on Boost and leave it on forever
About the turn off/turn on thing. Predict luck. You just know when something is going to happen and switch on the camera before it happens because you know.
Are you shooting with 2 xt5 ,s?
Yep yep. Full X-T5 setup.
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I appreciate you!
Hey man I've been watching your videos for long time and I'm considering to buy xt5 here in India, while I've been told to get R6 or Sony Alpha 7iii under my budget but I've been impressed by Fujifilm x series far than any other brand, I'm starting my career in wedding photography, so just need your advice. shall I go for Fujifilm xt5 or xh2 (they both have same price almost)
I have the XH2 and do weddings. I couldn’t recommend that camera more… it’s absolutely incredible. Feels 1,000x better in the hand with it’s grip (needed since we hold the camera all day) and is much faster (cf express card). And I personally prefer the flip screen for awkward angles that the tilt doesn’t do as well with. The EVF is absolutely stunning, like an imax theater. Honestly it feels like a workhorse, build quality and all. My XT3 & XT4 felt more like toys almost, compared to the XH2
@@Eyeofkamau Thank you so much for in-depth info man, I'll definitely going to buy xh2. I've watched many videos in comparison with canon or Sony but most of them have suggested for xh2 only due to its ergonomics and the features it has
Hi John new to channel, based in Ireland, love your your content so sick it is🔥is the xt5 your new main camera now?
yep yep. It’s my main camera. I’ve pretty much sold my X-T3s and moved up to the 5. I also have an X-H2s for video.
Im here for presets i love your work
Glad you like them!
Well you sold me on this camera, as of now I shoot with nikon, but I'm trading my gear for fujifilm
I’m a fan. Keep in mind I’m biased, but I really like the camera and it performed really well for me.
Yea right. Keh gives you cents for your used gear. Then resell for what you really want to sell it for.
I hope no one bought xt5 after this video for shooting weddings)
Why’s that? I just shot a wedding the other day with this camera. It did well.
you don't need all those mpx for weddings the xt4 is better
I feel like the main advantage to more megapixels is cropping ability and better resolution.
@@jbivphotography files are indistinguishable from xt4
@@agfotografo there’s always that one person telling others what they need.
People sell and buy prints, the 40mp is way more suitable in that case. Not everyone just takes the photos and holds them on their phone forever. And the files are indistinguishable at full size… in low light and zoomed in, there is a very noticeable difference where the 40mp outperforms the 26. Keep in mind, it’s 40mp on apsc… not that big of a jump. people say “you don’t need all that” like it’s a gfx 100.
I feel mostly all Fujifilm photographers tends to talk way too much about gear. Especially if they have some sort of association with the brand.
I really don’t see what is so special about XT5 looks like baby’s toy.
?? Interesting take because talking about gear is one of the least things I do (it's actually a pet peeve of mine. Just happen to be talking about it in this video because people want to know my opinion). Also, it's not a camera brand thing. I see SO many photographers only talk about gear. So I'm not sure where this "fujifilm photographers" is coming from.
@@jbivphotography Sure Johnny boy.