1 Year With The Sony A7RV and WHY I'm Switching to Fuji
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Re: your comment about the A7RV. I went way over budget when I bought it. But every time I decide to try auto mode, I am @%$# amazed at how good the images are straight out of camera. If I edit, I only play with contrast and shadows and stuff like that, and that's it.
Great video! Great choice switching over to Fuji, I hope you have a lot of fun with it.
Hey I'm new in this channel, love your instagram photos! I will definitely watch that next video about your XT5 accessories!
Glad you're back, Austin! Always liked your more intimate style 😊
Great to see you on here brotha! But I'm excited to see more Fuji content. Been there and def wanna get back into it too.
I fully switched from Sony to Fuji for all work... client and personal. I now know what the limitations of the Fujifilm system is and account for that when planning a shoot. Fuji bodies just really inspire me more to create, and I love that! Can't wait to see what's in your Fujifilm kit... definitely make a video on that
I shoot fuji and have been tempted to switch back to sony for pro work just for the reliability in solo/run & gun situations BUT the new DJI FOCUS PRO is a game changer and Fuji is perfect to take advantage of that because the af is the only true drawback
As a beginner not having a reliable camera like the Autofocus problem Fuji have with all their lineup, frustrates me. Im so glad sony came out with a A6700 and A7Cii that has best in class autofocussing that really helps me get going. Maybe one day i will get back to Fuji but its definitely not now.
Fuji really brings back the fun into photography. I shoot all my client work with sony too for the same reasons. No BS, reliable and just a solid work tool. Downside being that at times it's just too good and doesn't spark much creative joy. The colour science and experience using fuji just makes the process fun again. Keen to see more fuji content!
Can totally relate, I professionally shot on Canon, but I bought a Fujifilm X-T30 for traveling and for daily use, and I like how different is, its fun and the way that it handles feels more inmersive. Dont know if I will change fully to Fujifilm because I do love Canon too. Meanwhile great camera.
What's lenses do you use with Fujifilm camera for Utah photos..? Thanks....🙏🏼
Currently looking at buying a sony A7RV - The plan is to use the sony as my main for print work and keep the Fuji Xt30 as my everyday shooter.
I have never owned a sony before and the Fuji XT30 was my first "Mid Range" camrea lol
Great video.
Would love to learn more about the lenses you picked up
Everyone who's been in the game long enough has had a dance with Fuji. I've had a couple flirtations. See you in a couple years.
Definitely want to hear about the must have lenses for the XT5
XF18 1.4, XF 33 1.4 XF 90 2.0 or XF 56 1.2 for portrait
Xf 27 2.8 pancake as walk EDC kit
Im a Fujiuser by myself. "Must have" Lenses for the Fuji-System which work all in their specific place are the following.
Fujinon xf 16-55mm f2.8 (thats ur 24-70 FF Equivalent) Optimized for the 40 mp Sensor (XH2/XT5)
Fujinon xf 50-140mm f2.8 (Equivalent to 70-200 FF) Optimized for the 40 mp Sensor (XH2/XT5)
Viltrox 13mm f1.4 ur typical ultrawide with Great Sharpness
Viltrox 27mm f1.2 one of the best Lenses for the x-Mount System, Sharp, lots of light nice Bokeh, and with a Equivalent of a 40mm FF ur "Always on" lense. its not that wide like a 35 mm and not that Zoomed like 50mm. Nice Range here!
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 this lense is a gamechanger in terms of Portrait. Its a FF equivalent ~112mm (i use it like a 135mm FF) and boy, the sharpnes, the bokeh its mostly a FF look on an apsc to a rly afordable price.
to be honest, the first 2 lenses are a bit more expensive, for the 16-55mm u can also use a Tamron 17-70mm, its also great with a bit more range. But this "trinity of viltrox" u pay less than for a average canon or sony lense ;)
@@IJAY2509 Agree with you on this.
def get the 16-55mm its by far my most used lens. Super sharp and very versatile
your photos are great regardless of the camera you use
Thank you so much 🤝🏼
Sigma is about to announce the 28-45mm f1.8 DG DN full frame lens in Sony E and L mount... does Fuji X have anything like that?
Can you elaborate 5:23? Why and how exactly it performs better? Never heard that before anywhere
It`s complete nonsense, it`s wishfull thinking combined with seeing thing that aren`t there.
Thanks Austin! Your photo in the desert is beautiful!! Just curious though: your statement that you probably could not have gotten this photo on the Sony A7RV puzzled me a bit.. if you edit your photos, you can get the look that you want. Anyways, I like both Sony and Fuji! :)
I was a big fuji user, I got bored with x-t3 and got myself a sony a7c ;)
Would love to see more about the xt5
I’ve owned both Fuji and Sony but never the X-T5. Fuji X-T4 was the last Fuji I owned. Have several Sony bodies like the A1, A7RV, and now the compact C bodies like the A7CR and A7CII. All are great focusing cameras with a huge variety of quality lenses available to choose from, both small, and ultimate quality. Both are great systems but Sony’s now offer me what I want which has always been quality full frame. Thanks for your video. Love its aspect ratio. Take care.
Hi, what’s your thought about a7CII, is it better option than FX 3 ?, you played with lot of cameras, so best hybrid option please ?
@@IRFAN-po5sz I have no experience as a videographer so rating the A7CII, FX3, A7SII for that use would not be fair to you or to the cameras themselves. My emphasis is on still photography. Take care.
Nice video aspect ratio!
Had both an A7SIII and A7IV at launch, but wanted to swap the A7IV with the A7RV due to the build quality, performance limitations, and overheating issues I was running into... A7SIII was a great camera for video, but not an ideal hybrid camera. Buyer's remorse set in when the FX3 came out, though... ended up swapping everything to a 2-camera Fujifilm kit(X-H2s and X-H2) in end of 2022. So far, there is NOTHING that has come out since that has my eyes wandering especially at the price-points.
Curious what your AF experience has been on the X-H2 compared to the Sony? I’m in the same boat. Have an A7iv, but am looking at the A7RV or switching the whole family to Fuji. The X-H2 has everything I think I want and in a smaller package but the AF is the one area I’m concerned about. Thanks!
@@cohoonatube ... I think it is a lost cause trying to explain performance and handling experiences with any camera. Personally, I had quite a few specific criteria when I was choosing my cameras. AF was just a small part of it. I've been using cameras long enough that I do not need to rely heavily on a camer's AF performance.There were many other things I needed to also perform just as equally, if not better...
I would say if the A7IV is working for you and what you are trying to get done, keep it! It's a fine piece of kit.
@@GrayGhostDog1 Appreciate your feedback thanks. I’ve also been using cameras since the 70’s, ran darkrooms for college $ etc., and AF is still a key component for most use-cases. Unless I’m bracketing or doing macro the less I have to think about AF the more I can focus on composition, etc. If the latest iteration of Fuji’s is close enough to what I’m getting on my A7iv I may switch my entire family to the X-System. The bizarre and erratic Z6ii AF performance is why I jumped to the Sony. The A7RV also meets all my needs… one of which is further reach in a smaller package (Crop Mode / 26mp). Fuji overall would be a better fit for the 8 of us in my fam, price-point, body choices (smaller hands), fun factor, image quality etc… plus all my kids use Finepix Bridge cameras at the moment so familiarity would also be there. I may just need to rent an X-H2.
@@cohoonatube … I think renting is a very good idea. If I recall, my X-H2/2s are pretty close in size to the A7IV.
In my humble opinion, in order to have a hybrid camera that can cover most conditions you may have to buy a more expensive camera or choose the right camera to handle a specific situation… my present setup gets me pretty close without having to spend as much money. I have not done photography professionally since the ’90s, but I have always had cameras available over the years. For me and my use cases, Fujifilm’s AF performance is more than fine. I have noticed quite a few individuals say that they have AF issues with their cameras, but so far I don’t seem to be affected. I quickly tried out my X-H2 this morning before I had to run errands, testing on a very unwilling subject(my Bengal cat)… seems to be working fine for me, but I will continue to try out both X-H cameras under several conditions over the weekend.
@@GrayGhostDog1 Thanks! Not too many people that have used both the A7iv and the X-H2 out there... I've scoured the UA-camrs and various forums for feedback and examples... It would cost me ~$300 to rent the X-H2 and the lenses I'd want to try out... would rather just apply that to a real purchase lol. Thanks for taking the time to test it, truly appreciate it. I think the cost of me moving to the A7RV is about what I'll lose switching completely to Fuji (selling my E glass etc.).
Just switched another way ;) to Sony (owned xh2s, x-t4, x-t3, x-t20, x100v, x100iv). In my case just tired Fuji inconsistent autofocus / wobbly IBIS. But for some scenarios crop is really good- xh2s is a beast:)
If a new tool inspires you, good for you. I’m amazed how accurate is Sony autofocus and sharp lenses are even cheap ones (FE 35 1.8, FE 55 1.8 Zeiss, FE 85 1.8)
I left Sony for Fuji and went back... (kind of) but never really left fuji. You see for video Sony just kills it and also Fuji can get away with tons of work but, i wanted to keep something for fun and family. That's why i ended buy always having there X100 line of cameras. Its a camera for people who are professionals who need to have a EDC for personal use. Both brand are amazing In my op.
Anybody know where to get this black frame?
It’s from the MFilm Matte pack on MotionVFX 🤝🏼
@@austinjrupp thank you!
So this review actually maybe sold me on the Fuji, as I planned on buying two cameras this year and know Sony might release something dope at the end of '24 it makes sense to get the Fuji first!
I got the A7RV and got the little brother A7CR at the same time as getting the sought after the X100VI. I keep trying to like the X100 (since the F, V and now VI), but I just can't justify keeping it since I can do everything with the Sonys. Trying out the interchangeable lens bodies though might change my mind. The updated fast primes are very intriguing and I for sure love the FEEL of the images I made on my previous Fuji cameras (XT2/3, XH1, XPro1/2, XT30, XE3, X70, X100, GFX50R). So maybe I'll come back.
I tried the X100 line as well and never loved it. I would definitely try out the XT line if you can! It’s a lot better!
If you want to get the artistic feel with sony, try Voightlander, it`s amazing and manual focus.
It will give you that range finder feel especially with the C bodies.
It`s great. And the images are super.
Re. your feeling about "mid day" pics with the Fuji having a "look" to them that you like, I anecdotally find that the Fuji cameras have a more pronounced "non-linear highlight roll off" compared to other brands (at least their APS-C ones, I haven't had experience with their medium format). This might be done with the intent to replicate/produce a more "film-like" look because as I understand it, many films behave that way (to varying extents).
I haven't seen or heard anyone else mention it, and certainly haven't seen any scientific testing/charts showing this, but the "feeling I get with my eye" is it's almost like the the brighter each pixel gets, the "ISO" of that individual pixel drops ever so slightly (if this is true at all, I'm sure it's being done in software/firmware, and not the sensor itself adjusting at a hardware level).
Ps. I also just recently watched your X2D video and found it offense (on your behalf) that the most thumbs-up comment on the video was criticizing you for talking about how slow the X2D was. For what it's worth, I really appreciate you talking about it, as the main purpose of me searching up X2D videos again was to try and determine "just how much slower" an X2D would be compared to Sony mirrorless, and if I would be able to live with it for portraiture.
He just likes it. It doesn`t give it an extra quality.
Many things said in this vid are highly subjective and way more personal opinion than fact.
Tried Sony a6400,Canon 5dmk2, Canon RP & Fuji XT4
And I had the most fun using the Fujifilm
The same
Fuji aesthetics inspire me a lot but I just can't put up with its abysmal AF-C performance. I think you'll be back to Sony just because of that.
As someone who owns both I get you.
Ah yes, the Fuji rabbit hole. Wait until you try an x-pro, and after a few more months ending up with a Leica 😅
And then back to Sony.
@@dimaroscadallacqua9926that made me lol.
Fuji will make you happy.
i subscribed
Thanks for lending your thoughts… I’m coming from the A7iv but also looking into either the X-H2 or Upgrading to the A7R5. Curious of your AF experience on the X-T5 compared to the Sony’s? I mostly shoot stills but my children are not so… still :D. We also as a family shoot BIF. All my kids have Fuji Finepix Bridge cameras so switching everyone to Fuji X at some point makes sense… unless the AF just isn’t there. I know I’d love the SOOC JPEGs and Film Sims etc. Thanks for lending your thoughts! Congrats on the next leg of your journey!
I don’t know guys, I think Sony cameras look great. ❤
To each their own of course. Nothing wrong with Sony or anything else. Some people even like horrid Leica.
@@bigd7696 Exactly, there’s nothing wrong with their design, I don’t find them boring at all, I always want to pick up my A7R V just to simply hold it in my hands 😀 Also, I love Leica too, especially the new SL3 📸🫠
They have come a long way in the last 5 years. Far more comfortable, ergs better, etc. I think they look purty cool as well… as cool as the X-H2 nope. Best body/ergs all-around are the Panasonics. I wish Fuji hadn’t removed the clickable dials… one of my favorite features on the X-T4 I rented.
I made the switch a few weeks ago. Sold my A7r3 and my lenses and picked up an XT-5. I shoot primarily landscapes and seeing Andy Mumford taking the photos he manages to take with it really had me question all the weight I had in my bag. I tested the 2 cameras against each other and after post process sharpening or noise reduction these days.. I'm not missing anything at all. The shooting experience has been a blast, I'm actually enjoying the film sims/recipes on Fuji weekly for quick content updates where I only shot RAW on Sony.. its a blast and its getting me out there way more often. The money I'm saving on full frame gear can translate into extra trips to further practice my photography. Its was win win.
This was my mistake went immediately back to sony
You are going from the best focusing camera to one of the worst focusing cameras of any of the recently released by the big manufacturers. You must be a masochist lol I have owned the XT5 and also own the A7CII, night and day difference.
I'm debating buying the XT5 or the A7CII. I have the Sony A7IV but have never owned a fujifilm camera. When you say night and day difference are you referring to focusing?
Hi, what your thoughts about a7Cll, is it really worth full?
@mara1428 I also used to own the A7IV. From there I went to the XT5. The focusing of the XT5 was awful compared to the A7IV. I had trouble getting it to focus on my daughter from a distance of about 5 feet away. I loved the external design of the XT5, but it was not a good experience. I then looked closer at the reviews and realized that most of their pics were muddy and lacking in sharpness. And these are experts! I then went to the A7CII, which has been a dream. It's lighter than the XT5 and focus is amazing with the AI chip, which even the A7IV doesn't have. Fuji does have great colors, but I prefer a sharp image that I can adjust the colors of in post.
@@tony62 I'm curious about the A7CII. Is it easy to use as it doesn't have a joystick? Thanks so much for your response. I haven't purchased a new camera yet.
Great another Fuji fan boy
Lol, and I currently use Fuji. 😂
Those who complain or against the switch to Fuji from brands like Sony or Canon are usually the ones that are less creative. Those that are too technical and are usually shooting brick walls or birds. They don’t see the value of Fuji. Don’t get me wrong - I also used top of the line bodies of Canon and Sony - but I always gravitate back to Fuji. Yep, not the best AF but it can still do the job. Have we became so spoiled that we can’t do our jobs and shoots without having insane AF? Using Fuji made me more one with my equipment. I know its quirks and the limitations too. But whenever I use Fuji, it makes me more creative. Yeah I know it’s not tangible but it really does. And that’s when I get better output with my work.
Well, that`s some silly reasoning and generalisation. So your Fuji makes you more of an artist. Is that it.
Well i guess i`m artist enough to shoot Sony with Voightlander. Fuji won`t even come close to that.
And if i want to get technical i can use the best AI autofocus and super fast lenses with my system.
omg fuji is so hot right now😂🔥
It's not only the camera, it's also the lens ecosystem. And here, Fujifilm is also very far behind, with many old and outdated lenses, too often loud or noisy and slow AF (56/1.2 WR, 50/1.0). Only a few are up to date (18/23/33/1.4) or still 'as new' (80, 90). Not to mention the limited choice, nothing great for sports or wildlife.
XH2+XH2s user. Owning the lenses above and some more.
No XF lens could keep up with the 50/1.2 or 70-200 GM II or Sigmas 50....
Yeah,, just take a Sony 35 GM lens and compare, then you`ll know. Fuji is far behind.
I hate Sony body and Sony colors. I love Fuji colors and X-H2 body, very comfortable.
Good luck with your autofocus, you`re gonna need it.
You`ll find out that this is quite a downgrade.
Hilarious. The Sony is TOO good. You got bored by the fact that the AF doesn't screw up intermittently, and force you to re-shoot things. 1st world problems, eh? You know, you could just put the A7RV into manual mode and just mess around with the settings that way, right? I find it ridiculous when people complain that a precision tool is so good that it does exactly what it's supposed to do, and they want one that doesn't. You know you you're really a spoiled b#$#$rd when that happens, right? :) Just messing with you. I will say this, however. If only the AF on the Fuji X-T5 was at least in the ballpark of the A7RV/A6700, I'd buy one in a New York minute. I really, really love the look of the Fuji photos, but I have a 6 month old daughter, and I need the pictures I'm taking of her to be focusing on her eyes. I can't afford to come home to find that some of the best shots of her that day missed, because she'll never be 6 months old again. That's why I'm probably going to be getting a used A7RIV, or maybe spring for the A7Cr, and a Sony 20-70mm or 20-105mm lens, and try to find some Fuji-like LUTs. Because I'll never get those shot opportunities back again.
Agree, pretty dumb statements in video.
It`s just a stupid video made by a wannabee. So many assumptions and half thruths.
And baked in personal opinions stated as facts.
Fuji fanboy stuff.
Click bait for sure. 😅
Although we could come to another conclusion… You switched from sony to Fuji because you’re whacked.
That seems to me, like a reasonable conclusion.
Fanboy ramblings.