Hey guys, Thanks for the support in 2024 and moving into 2025. What’s are your predictions for Fujfilm in 2025? A new XE5 or Xpro4? Updated 16mm f1.4 or the 27mm f2.8? Also if you like my editing style check out my Pastel Film Lightroom Presets here - gerardneedham.com/en-au/collections/presets
Wishing for a full frame xt or xpro, open up the lens mount to another major mount, get things moving… they won’t do it but it would be amazing and generate one of the biggest buzzes in the photography industry in a long time and for the brand.
I shoot Nikon professionally and just got the X-T5 for personal use. I updated the firmware to 4.10 right away and so far it has performed really well AF wise, in contrast to what I've seen and read online regarding the camera and previous firmware versions.
@@clintonsteephen9509 Why do you want to make a switch? I am on the market for a new camera and narrowed down to Fuji and Nikon. I am not a professional photographer and want use camera as a hubby.
I have the X-H1 and can't say it's really been such a great problem for me. Once in a while it'll refuse to focus, but I found that reducing the size of the auto focus square solved that and/or pushing the camera forward slightly. It just motivates me to know the camera better, so I don't have those stressful moments and I'm sorry, but no matter how good the auto focus is on a Sony, I can't stand their colours! I do think it's a shame Fuji have moved production to China though. There has definitely been issues with build quality that were never there with the Japanese produced cameras.
I think you really summed it up best when you pointed out the idea that Fuji is focusing on the creator crowd instead of the prosumer photographer that made them who they are today. Unfortunately the needs of the users they are trying to attract today may not be the type that can sustain them long term. It's a shame, but it appears to be their new reality. My recent experience with upgrading was not very positive. My 8 year old Fuji X-T20 and X-t3 are much more reliable in my experience. Their focus the 'influencer' crowd instead of sticking to their roots may eventually bring an end to a historically great camera line. In my case, I wound up returning my X-T5 and purchased an A7Cii. So far the switch has been positive for me with very few exceptions.
Oh is there something wrong with the X-T5? How is it worse than the older bodies exactly? I thought it's supposed to be their return to form X-T body after making the X-T4 bulky and, for whatever reason, video-centric/more of a hybrid camera. The X-T50 also seems like a 'photography first' camera. Honestly compared to the X-T4/X-E4/X-S10 Fuji era of minimalism and content creation focus, they seem to be on the right track these days.
You should watch Cam Mackey’s latest video on Nikon picture control customization if you want to get a finished look in camera. Nikon has the capability to create “film simulations”, you just have to dig a little deeper.
Agree, they absolutely need to address AF in their next Gen of cameras and pray to heavens that firmware does not screw it up. I love my X-T5 and I plan to keep using it but it's frustrating to see that things like the false positives are a thing coming from at least the X-T2 and still present on the X-T5!
Thisbalso my position! I keep saying I got less frustrated using my X-T2 vs the X-T5 because I was expecting some fails.. With the X-T5 is very random.. it rather does really well or when you least expect...
I'm an X-T3 user. I shoot only stills. I'm enjoy the camera and it's more than adequate for shooting family, events or streets. I never felt there's a need to upgrade my camera body. Battery is meh though. Autofocus for stills is not perfect or close to perfect. But, good enough to get home with more keepers.
I had photowalk with a model friend last week. I had a set of beautifully composed photos taken with my X100VI, with the focus on the hair rather than the face. I was so upset, I bought Sony A7CR and the 24mm f/2.8 lens the following week. I'm now contemplationg the 40mm f/2.5 lens for the poor man's version of Leica.
Totally understandable.. I switched from Fujifilm a month ago for professional work but kept a few of my favorite Fuji glasses in hopes that the next gen Fuji's fixes all the issues
you two are a power couple! I appreciated the input on this. I have dabbled in Fuji but I think a lot of the issues you discussed here have prevented me from diving all the way into the ecosystem, as much as I love the physical aspect of using the camera
Yeah it’s unfortunate, but you can always buy a cheaper older Fuji and some cheap lens and still have a good time, the AF will be the same 😅 But if I didn’t have a UA-cam channel I would just use my Sony A7IV and a few compact primes
Yes man... I gave up... Had two disappointing sessions and I quitted going pro with Fuji... But for street Fuji is still good... But in terms of money making forget it too stressful to work with
It can be a bright sunny day with plenty of contrast and Fuji camera will lock on to the static subject for one shot and then jump totally out of focus.
Your first point at 3:35 cannot be understated. I am of the similar camp, shoot Classic Chrome, edit RAW. It might not always be CC as a Profile, it might have quite strong shifts in Calibration or HSL, but to have 'a look' on the shooting experience is really invaluable feedback to the process.
Would love to know why it is more fun. Is it because of the size and feel? I also have Canon R6 mark ii and, from what I gathered, the weight of camera bodies - xt5 and r6 m2 is pretty much the same. So where does the fun come from? :)
Hello, I understand that a professional, who has to deliver results to clients or produce content, might struggle to work with peace of mind and prefer to switch to another brand. However, in my opinion, it’s hard to find another brand offering cameras that are as pleasant and discreet. I recommend considering the range of f/2 lenses, particularly the 16 mm (2.8), 23 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm. With these lenses, your friend’s travel bag would be incredibly light, and the results would be excellent. Another interesting option could be the Sigma 18-50 mm f/2.8 zoom lens, which is very lightweight. For new Fuji users who don’t need 40 megapixels, the X-T4 or even the X-T3 could be more than enough. In my opinion, these models would meet the needs of 95% of users.
Found your channel because of Fujifilm, staying because I support you for your work and perspective on photography. No matter what system you shoot 👏 also hoping for a xf 16mm 1.4 update soon!
Thanks man! 🙏 Yes that lens is so old, but it’s build like a tank! Hopefully they keep the manual focus ring pull thing to switch between af and Man focus
I am an owner of xs-10 and while other Fuji cameras have that retro look, I still think it’s a good option for that price segment - good grip and IBIS (I switched from Canon).
One of the fea things that make me love my X-Pro2 so much (which surprisingly isn't something that happened on any of my otehr Fujifilm cameras) is that the custom JPEG recipes profiles (that you can get from like Fuji X Weekly, or straight up make yourself) are applied to the RAW files when I import them in Capture One. I do not remember my X-T2 or my X-H1 doing that, in fact all the photos I imported from those cameras always looked like a standard Provia film sim, even if I was shooting black and white. It might not sound like much, but the fact taht the X-Pro2 keeps the custom JPEG color profile and everything to the RAW image that I import (for some reason, I have no idea why it does this but I'm not complaining !) means that I can shoot my camera like I was shooting JPEG, keeping allthe color grading that happens in camera, keeping the black and white tones I selected, keeping the custom film recipes I entered in the custom profiles, but I can also do adjustments if I want to, with the full flexibility of a RAW file. Previously, I would have loved to do that, but being limited to JPEGs, I would have had to content myself with the flexibility of 8bit JPEGs (which I'm not willing to do at all). This single handedly changed the way I take photos with that camera and I can say with confidence that I'm never selling that old little guy
@@fredbour.230 well mine definitely didn't lol. Maybe they added that in X-Trans IV cameras? It's been years since I've used Lighroom (cause fuck Adobe) so I wouldn't know
I shoot with my Fujifilm X-T5 and it has the latest firmware (v 4.10 as of Dec 2024). It has never failed me technically - if I did missed a focus, it was because of user error. I shoot commercial projects, ranging from portraits, food, products, interiors and lately, sports (padel tennis and that one has a lot of fast and sudden movements). AF-C in both video and photos. The only time that it goes crazy is when there are multiple faces in the frame. But focus wise, never had an issue. It also never shut down randomly. I guess the problem with focus is not consistent among users - could be user error or just a plain bad copy, which then could be a question of their process of quality checking in production.
Sorry to see you give up on the X-T5. I follow a number of X-T5 shooters on UA-cam and a couple of them are wedding photographers. There is something about the Fuji look that I love. I hope to see Maria take that gift and run with it
Don't think we'll see dramatically improved autofocus from Fuji that could rival Sony/Canon until they introduce their 6th generation processors. There have been talks that the current gen just can't handle the higher mp sensors the way they want them to with the current algorithm. Hoping they come this year but probably not until 2026...
Yeah that’s it, I’m sure the hardware can’t handle the software. They need to make a deal with canon or Sony or something to use a different internal hardware ect
they've been saying the same shit since X-trans II . Fuji needs to fire their entire AF department and replace it with people from Sony, Canon or Nikon.
Yup, I totally agree. I have been a Fuji fanboy for years. I’ve had most of the x-e and x-t and x100 cameras, and loved them, BUT, I think they really have left the serious photographers behind. They are in knee deep to the vloggers and the snapshot folks. I love to shoot wildlife, and have struggled for years, the autofocus sucks, and I don’t think they care. The x-t5 was a huge disappointment to me. Waited for the final firmware update, which did nothing, and sold the whole lot. I bought a Sony A7iv, and my god what a difference….it doesn’t miss. I kept my x100vi and an old x-e3 for things that don’t matter, or move, but when I need it to focus I reach for the Sony. I hope Fuji quits feeding the tic-tock crowd and puts their efforts into a top notch, focusing monster, photographers camera. I will gladly pay more if they do. This is not trashing Fuji for its past, but its future is not in my future. I am sad about this.
I use Fujifilm professionally for photo and video. I would say it makes more sense to use them for video, as you don't have to rely on the AF (depending on what you shoot, of course) and you get great colours from the get go. As a company, Fujifilm are also moving towards making big plays in the video space... unfortunately, photographers are being left out in the cold. And yes, the lens lineup needs a big shakeup.
I love shooting jpeg as a hobbyist. The jpegs from fuji are enough for me when shooting for fun, but if it is more "important" I'll shoot raw. I think the more modern fujis are not to my taste as having more megapixels to me is just more data to store, as well as focus more on video and less reliable AF from reports. For me 16/24 mpx is the perfect medium for being able to have a slight cropping and the image still being sharp enough. My two favorite Fujifilm cameras are the x-e2 and the x-h1 (which I didn't have much issue with AF gladly). My x-e2 practically has a ttartisan 25mm f2 glued to it and that has been fun. PS. No hard feelings bro. I don't personally care about who uses what gear it's about the artist behind the camera that matters. Just use the gear that you enjoy and of course is reliable. I love my canon P, and I vibe with the shutter dial. I just wished there were more digital cameras with it besides Fujifilm. The ZF is probably really fun with adapted lenses, though.
Just the build quality from my X100S to the X100VI has been a significant disappointment. I'm keeping my X-T2, and X100S. I might get rid of the X100VI, and I already returned an X-H2s and 100-400 lens because they couldn't AF. Honestly for casual shooting I'm less frustrated with my old Lumix GX8, at least when the Lumix indicates a shot is in focus, it is.
I see the point like The Paradox Destroyer explains. Everytime someone talks professional, or pretend to, is always about "the real and only way a tough photographer goes is the manual mode". And yet, in dozens of videos, in different situations people complain about technical issues of each model, comparing until exhaustion the number of pixels, how many focus points, etc.
@gerardneedham Sorry, it wasn't what I meant. Me too, with digital, I never shot in Manual mode, always in Aperture. But, nevertheless, when we watch many photo videos on UA-cam, it's funny to realise that lots of youtubers and hundreds of comments, on one side, praise Manual as the only way, also Raw never Jpeg, but the same people also praise one camera model against another because of technical features, as if Manual after all is not their mojo.
Um, Sorry Gerard... As someone who has been shooting since the K-1000 has been in vogue as a new camera, I find these videos to be fascinating for one thing: How did professionals and high end amateurs produce such stunning images when the did not have 1/500th of the bells and whistles of the newer cameras? It was because they knew their craft and knew their cameras intimately. I contend that it is easy to get lazy and let the camera do everything for you with the new cameras and when that does not happen, you blame the camera instead of your skill and photographic ability. I own an X-H1 and don't rely completely on the camera for things such as auto focus, often shoot manual lenses. If you actually know your photography theory and can apply it, it doesn't matter what camera you have. Just own a solidly made body and good lenses, and be an artist who knows how to use their brushes.
I find these comments fascinating 😅 you wouldn’t really buy a self driving car and then just drive it around manually because the new firmware updates made it bump into things and just accept that’s what you have to do now because that’s how they did it in the old days 😅 I think Fuji have really messed up with the AF updates on these cameras and I don’t think shooting in manual is the answer. They sold a product with all these AF features and then made it worse and half the internet end up arguing and saying it’s user error. I’ve owned an XT3, XE1 and an XT5 and the XT5 is the most unreliable for its AF, the XE1 was slow, but reliable!
@DFitzell My x h1 has the latest firmware updates, and it is rare to have problems. However, if AF is a problem for you, first if all, check your settings. I switched to spot metering. The other solution is Sony. If you want to pay a fortune for glass.
I get what you’re saying but I don’t agree. Can you build a house without power? Yes of course, but you’ll build a better house with modern technology, you’ll also build the house faster, so you could build more higher quality houses. It’s also when you buy a camera for the same amount of money to another camera brand, you’ll expect simular performance. So saying I’ll be a better photographer from just learning my craft and using MF lenses is a bit extreme don’t you think? Their is also painters just using procreate over a paint brush, so what you just commented is very subjective
@@TheParadoxDestroyerI actually think my XT3 performed better than my XT5. It tracked subjects better and I used to get a higher hit rate and that’s using zone or single point AF-C. I’m still able to get good pictures with the XT5 using zone or single point but the subject detection modes aren’t reliable and I’ve tried all the settings, trust me 😅 I do photograph wildlife and pets (often running at me) so I would say I am demanding of the AF system and maybe Sony is a better fit for my use case but I do love the size, affordability, ergonomics and colours from the Fuji’s so I’ll keep hoping it gets better for now. I’ve actually thought about getting an XH1 as a second camera so good to know it’s reliable. If it’s similar to how my XT3 performed I would be happy.
@@TheParadoxDestroyer The Fuji AF is bad...period!.I bought a XT-5 in 2023 with fuji 16-80 F4, and about 30-35% of my pics the first day was OOF because of the terrible AF!, not only that, but this was landscape shoots, usually the easiest task for the AF system!. Ofcourse i send it back, and the tekcnicans said nothing was wrong with the camera, but they aslo said Fuji had the worst AF system of all brands!. I have never had problems with the AF on other systems!. I switched my XT-5 to X-S20 with fuji 18mm 1.4WR, and its better but far from Canikon and Sony, and even Panasonic level!
Nice objective video. As a stills photographer, I am generally happy with my XT3. Fuji offers a lot of control over the color and produces excellent jpegs straight out of camera. Hopefully Fuji will get its act together regarding its autofocus.
Yeah if I was a working professional I don't know if I could shoot or recommend Fuji, but as a hobbyist I love it. And I love my X-S10 and think it looks good thanks ;) For what's next though, I think they may finally start to do better updates for AF, etc., as they've kind of been forced to address the issues. I think Kaizen is dead though lol. We'll get more camera releases with updates for probably X-E and X-Pro, and niche cameras like the new half frame and the cine camera. For lenses I think it will only be new niche ones and probably no updates to older versions... though if I had to pick it'd be the 16mm 1.4 or 18mm f2, or one of the tele zooms.
✌It's not about perfection.. It's about soul.. Fuji has soul and character.. It's not sterile.. Love the imperfections 😎 that makes it unique.. It makes us try harder.. like film.. I like my Sony but sometimes the perfection is not inspiring nor pleasing.. the rabbit hole 🙃
I never really embraced processing the x-trans. I tried Fuji three times. First an X100s, then an XT-1 and finally an XT-2. Even though my disconnect was with the sensor, Auto focus was just fine with all of them for my use. I wish now I had kept my XT-2 simply for OOC JPEGs and recipe experiments. I will agree with your sentiment about the charm. It’s real. But if it’s performance you need with the aesthetics, Nikon nailed it with the ZF. I got influenced and bought one a several weeks ago. The whole time I was awaiting its arrival I was having second thoughts. It’s a little chonky by comparison, but absolutely zero regrets.
Best for the new year, Gerard. My guess is that Fuji will try to replicate their X100v type camera. For livelihood work reliability is topmost - fun takes a back seat, IMO. Poor AF just not sustainable for Fuji in the long term. Nice sweep effect in vid. Were the crowds on the same cliffs as the sign that warned of “unstable cliffs”?😊 Kinda like using Fuji gear.😊 Cheers!
Professional photography has been around for decades with cameras far less performant than the Fuji X series. What I'd like to see from Fuji in 2025 is less of a focus on optically clinical lenses and bring back some more character. I like Viltrox and own the 75mm f1.2, but their lenses render very sharp and flat. New camera bodies aren't really that exciting anymore but I do understand why we all get wrapped up in switching and changing all the time - like it will somehow develop our practice.
@@gerardneedham i bought and downloaded the presets from her but it seems that they are MacOS only? LRclassic says the XMP files have no settings - Just messaged / emailed her. also was wondering if me having Windows will effect the XMP files if i purchase your presets as well? Thank you!
Leaving Fujifilm for me was such a relief because i could actually rely on my camera The problem is that Fujifilm have actually never improved on those core issues. It was like leaving an abusive relationship where i stopped justifying the problems and saw them as they were
I have the same AFS issues (not even AFC) - Fotos not 100% sharp or more often not sharp where it should be, but somewhere in the foreground. I think I'm gonna switch back to Nikon again
Always tough to decide. May I recommend giving an a6700 a try? It's the first (possibly only) Sony mirrorless that I think has excellent colours -- I'm hoping the others will follow. The autofocus and sharpness is incredible, especially with Viltrox Pro or Sigma lenses. Small and light with APSC lenses. I think it's a bit of an unsung hero because so many people write-off anything that isn't full frame. I think your shots will look great no matter what you use, but you may enjoy that obscenely good, almost cheating, autofocus.
Fujifilm users are some of the most touchy people. Stop defending a product that is lacking and maybe they will do something to improve. Fujifilm costs as much as a full frame camera which is better in every way. The Fuji AF and build quality, low light ability and IQ is all subpar, so why get a Fujifilm if they're not delivering? Say it how it is, I have been a long time Fuji user but once they started slacking behind other brands I switched systems to something better. The only benefit a Fuji has nowadays compared to full frame is size which is slowly not being an advantage either because Sony produce a small A7C II which is the same size (maybe even smaller) than an XT5 which can do everything better apart from silly film sims which don't even matter if you shoot RAW as most of us do. So please, wind your head's in.
I kinda love and hate that all major camera brands are Japanese. On one hand you know they'll have a high build quality, but on the other hand Japanese corps are notorious for not listening to their communities and taking a long time to make needed changes. I think the issues you're having with Fujifilm would be similar in other brands, so no matter where you go there will always be annoying issues. I reckon just stick with what you've got and hope that change comes.
Sadly they have been moving away from building in Japan. Fujifilm is only building certain lenses in Japan, and even Canon has now moved production to China.
I shoot h2s which should be the daddy but even the still struggles with regards to AF, it’s pretty good but a mile away from Sony The fooj cameras are special though
XH2 owner with too many lenses. I'm waiting to see about the next gen bodies if anything is said or done about the autofocus before I think about switching systems. Probably sell my kit to move to a z7/z8 and only keep three of my favorite primes for an XPro 2/3.
A couple of months ago I moved from Fuji with the XT5 and several lenses, to the sony A7CII. Couldn't be happier with the move. Even the JPG colors from these new Sonys is great, no regrets!
@ in total it was about the same amount. And I got several lenses including the Tamron 17-28 and 28-200. Also the Sonys 40mm 2.5 G and 24mm 2.8 G for street.
Viewfinder on the A7cii is a disgrace for a camera of that price, screen is crap too. Sony has their compromises too just depends what you can live with
Ill wait until some of the die hard fuji manchilds deal with the fuji warranty/service experience. Some people are overeating so hard, as if they are benefit from defending camera brands so hard, any brand.
i've seen manny you-tubers use the fuji xt5 for photography and videography and the results they get is out of this world, i even have one myself and love it, the only thing id say is it isnt good with lowlight videography so i am looking into getting a fullframe for that reason however ill be keeping the xt5 for different shoots. do you know a good hybrid full frame camera for $1400 ?
Just get a good prime lens and you're good to go also try shooting flog 2 and grade it in post you will mostly be able to deal with the lowlight problems
People always speak about sony and canon af and that Fujifilm should reach their levels... So let me tell you one thing i have used z50 some years ago and its af is much better and i was using without any firmware update almost 4 years ago... Z50 was nailing a child that couldnt stand still and shots were sharp wide open... So i dont know why people continue bashing nikon...
It's happening to me with the 18-55 fuji lens, when I change to a lens with manual focus, the problem disappears. The internet says that you need to clean the contact of the lenses, but it does not always work. Others says that you need to update the firmware of the lens but mine is updated
I’ve shot Fujifilm cameras since 2015 but sold it all except one body and one lens in 2022 for all the same reasons. I use Sony and Nikon most of the time but the xt30ii is still around with a 35mm f1.4 as a toy.
Same to me. Coming From Nikon to Fuji and now once again at Nikon (ZF). But the XT30ii and my Voigtländer 18/27 and Fuji 35 / 1.4 remained. Something practical mobil and something to play with….
Great Video Gerard. I dont shoot professionally but i totally agree, if you want to enjoy photography Fuji is the best digital mirrorless. i took an old GFX 50R and 50mm 3.5 and 63mm 2.8 and XT5 with the old 35mm 1.4 and the new 16-55 2.8 to india and loved the images that both camera's products. what i love about Fuji is that i can add a film simulation in LR mobile and edits are done less than a few minutes if they need editing..Did it miss focus on some images yes it did, but i am more than happy with the ones that are keepers.
Another one who is here for drama, I am leaving, I am getting... Dude just use the camera, we never ever had better cameras in history of camera and yet you still complain! If you can not get sharp photos from this generation of cameras I feel sorry for you, if you still think fuji needs more lenses I feel sorry for you again! Fuji has great primes, 8mm, 16mm, 18mm, 23mm, 33mm, 50mm 56mm, 90mm, 200mm f2, you want more? take viltrox 27mm 1.2 and 75mm 1.2 those lenses are next level, you want zooms? 8-16, 16-55, 50-140... you talk about missing lenses please be serious. Fuji bodies are now 40MP, using new 23mm 1.4 I can crop to insanity because lens is that sharp and I have 40mp to work with on my x-t5. All this is just beyond crazy in how good times we live in today as photographers. And yet you complain. Ridiculous! And this is not just about fuji, all other manufacturers have such good options on bodies and lenses it's just crazy. And yet you complain 🤦♂
Sell your X-T5 and buy the older X-T4. Much better camera, better screen, autofocus works, and you don't have to deal with stupidly large 40mp files. Nobody needs that. I sell A1 and A0 prints from my X-T4 and they are perfect.
I had xt5 for 2 months. I jumped from sony. Beautiful colors but I missed fullframe and xt5 felt like I had a plastic toy. I quickly sold it. I went back to a7cii and I won't swap it for anything else
@@MrRafalEnI rarely do video. Maybe like 5% of the time. I have looked around and I am leaning away from Lumix, as I am noticing the native lenses are not that small. I would feel bulky once again similar to the X-H2
@@Sleepyboiwonder It really depends. I shoot Sigma 24 f3.5, 45 f2.8 and 90 f2.8. All are size of small Fujicrons. Sigma 50 f2 is basically the same size as Fuji XF 33 f1.4. Full frame sensor covers more than enough the difference of smaller aperture sizes.
Strongly disagree, returned the Q3 very quickly, clunky and slow camera with lots of bugs. Loved the original Q but the Q3 was horrendous, made me doubt all those UA-camrs that raved about it
I’ve shot Fuji for years , I’ve had the xt5 , xt4 2x , xt3 3x , xt2 2x , x100v 3x and a whole slew of other Fujifilm camera but I’ve had issues with af and quality control . I grabbed a zf in the last year and man it just kills the whole Fuji line up . Yeah you loose the simulations but it’s just a beast . I did preorder a black xm5 a couple days ago but im definitely keeping the zf . I shoot sony for work but thats beside the point . I get the Fuji poison but they need to get their shit together .
I have an R5 and heaps of RF L lenses. I bought the Fuji because they’re light and fun to use. Yeah.. the AF is a joke. Even on my XH2S it really let me down on so many shots when it said it was in focus. Even with the latest firmware. Sorry Fuji but you’re garbage. I’d have more reliability with a Canon 20D.
How many photo opportunities did you lose by shooting one-handed? For heavens sake, use your left hand under the camera and lens to keep it steady. IBIS will not save the day.
i have an X-Pro 2 i've all but stopped using since the beginning of 2024 - the auto-focus is absolutely terrible. might buy an M to XR mount adapter to shoot manually on with some Leica lenses, but Fuji is overhyped imo
Yeah last year there was a massive hype and then the cracks started to appear I’ve been using M mount lenses on my Nikon zf and the adapter is so small
@@gerardneedham sounds dope, Nikon really hit it out of the park with the zf. the camera looks excellent and I've always loved their colors SOOC but made the switch to Canon a few years back for the R5. definitely enticed to reenter their system!
Fujifilm is not for professionals... Fujifilm has great potential but this autofocus stuff is really messing things up... Pros don't want to be always anxious if they nailed focus or not... Eye af is nailing 3 out of 10 shots and this is not professional... Fujifilm makes photography fun and artsy but in a fast pacing professional world of weddings, events, sports and wildlife Fujifilm is not there to perform. I do agree with your assessments. Keep up man
Sorry man not being nasty but for the kind of photos - no sports or wildlife, right -you are taking, you just need any of the x100 f to vi 😀to much hype for nothing
My ZF is great but the af is not super reliable, can't trust 3d tracking at all. Fujifilm worked better for me in that respect and i will get back into a Fuji body alongside the ZF, can't give up on Fujifilm just always draws me back in
UA-camrs should stop making these useless videos sincerely! Makes people getting in photography/shopping gear way too confused. Think about it for a minute… Will unsubscribe from every ridiculous UA-camrs making these stupid videos 🎉
@@gerardneedham I think you’re missing my point. The reason I clicked on this video is because the title caught my attention as someone who uses Fujifilm-it’s natural to be curious about what someone has to say, especially when you’re invested in the gear. My frustration isn’t just about your channel, but about how these kinds of videos create unnecessary confusion for beginners instead of helping them. Your response feels dismissive and, honestly, a bit ridiculous. Making content that stirs up debates or confusion about brands is easy, but it doesn’t really add value. As a creator, you have the opportunity to guide people in a meaningful way, not just contribute to the noise. And for the record, I don’t bother making UA-cam videos because I’m way too busy working on meaningful, artistic projects that I’m passionate about. That’s where I choose to put my energy, and I couldn’t be happier with it.
Hey guys, Thanks for the support in 2024 and moving into 2025.
What’s are your predictions for Fujfilm in 2025? A new XE5 or Xpro4? Updated 16mm f1.4 or the 27mm f2.8?
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Wishing for a full frame xt or xpro, open up the lens mount to another major mount, get things moving… they won’t do it but it would be amazing and generate one of the biggest buzzes in the photography industry in a long time and for the brand.
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I like your ego mate ahahahah
Nah but good one 😅
@@gerardneedham love your work brother
I shoot Nikon professionally and just got the X-T5 for personal use. I updated the firmware to 4.10 right away and so far it has performed really well AF wise, in contrast to what I've seen and read online regarding the camera and previous firmware versions.
That’s epic bro, glad it’s working well for you
I shoot on nikon z6 2 I m planning to sale nikon and get xt5 what is your opinion about it bro ❤
@@clintonsteephen9509 Why do you want to make a switch? I am on the market for a new camera and narrowed down to Fuji and Nikon. I am not a professional photographer and want use camera as a hubby.
I have the X-H1 and can't say it's really been such a great problem for me. Once in a while it'll refuse to focus, but I found that reducing the size of the auto focus square solved that and/or pushing the camera forward slightly. It just motivates me to know the camera better, so I don't have those stressful moments and I'm sorry, but no matter how good the auto focus is on a Sony, I can't stand their colours! I do think it's a shame Fuji have moved production to China though. There has definitely been issues with build quality that were never there with the Japanese produced cameras.
I think you really summed it up best when you pointed out the idea that Fuji is focusing on the creator crowd instead of the prosumer photographer that made them who they are today. Unfortunately the needs of the users they are trying to attract today may not be the type that can sustain them long term. It's a shame, but it appears to be their new reality.
My recent experience with upgrading was not very positive. My 8 year old Fuji X-T20 and X-t3 are much more reliable in my experience. Their focus the 'influencer' crowd instead of sticking to their roots may eventually bring an end to a historically great camera line. In my case, I wound up returning my X-T5 and purchased an A7Cii. So far the switch has been positive for me with very few exceptions.
Oh is there something wrong with the X-T5? How is it worse than the older bodies exactly? I thought it's supposed to be their return to form X-T body after making the X-T4 bulky and, for whatever reason, video-centric/more of a hybrid camera.
The X-T50 also seems like a 'photography first' camera.
Honestly compared to the X-T4/X-E4/X-S10 Fuji era of minimalism and content creation focus, they seem to be on the right track these days.
I shoot professional, all with Fujifilm… no issues at all
That’s epic 😀
Every camera has issues regardless of brand so I don’t believe you lol
@ you don’t have too, couldn’t care less what you think.
You should watch Cam Mackey’s latest video on Nikon picture control customization if you want to get a finished look in camera. Nikon has the capability to create “film simulations”, you just have to dig a little deeper.
Happy New year Gerard , wowwee the channel is popping off , have a great year Amigo
Agree, they absolutely need to address AF in their next Gen of cameras and pray to heavens that firmware does not screw it up.
I love my X-T5 and I plan to keep using it but it's frustrating to see that things like the false positives are a thing coming from at least the X-T2 and still present on the X-T5!
Thisbalso my position! I keep saying I got less frustrated using my X-T2 vs the X-T5 because I was expecting some fails.. With the X-T5 is very random.. it rather does really well or when you least expect...
I'm an X-T3 user. I shoot only stills. I'm enjoy the camera and it's more than adequate for shooting family, events or streets. I never felt there's a need to upgrade my camera body. Battery is meh though. Autofocus for stills is not perfect or close to perfect. But, good enough to get home with more keepers.
I had photowalk with a model friend last week. I had a set of beautifully composed photos taken with my X100VI, with the focus on the hair rather than the face. I was so upset, I bought Sony A7CR and the 24mm f/2.8 lens the following week. I'm now contemplationg the 40mm f/2.5 lens for the poor man's version of Leica.
Totally understandable..
I switched from Fujifilm a month ago for professional work but kept a few of my favorite Fuji glasses in hopes that the next gen Fuji's fixes all the issues
Yeah that’s my vibe too
you two are a power couple! I appreciated the input on this. I have dabbled in Fuji but I think a lot of the issues you discussed here have prevented me from diving all the way into the ecosystem, as much as I love the physical aspect of using the camera
Yeah it’s unfortunate, but you can always buy a cheaper older Fuji and some cheap lens and still have a good time, the AF will be the same 😅
But if I didn’t have a UA-cam channel I would just use my Sony A7IV and a few compact primes
Yes man... I gave up... Had two disappointing sessions and I quitted going pro with Fuji... But for street Fuji is still good... But in terms of money making forget it too stressful to work with
It can be a bright sunny day with plenty of contrast and Fuji camera will lock on to the static subject for one shot and then jump totally out of focus.
Yeah amen to that
Your first point at 3:35 cannot be understated. I am of the similar camp, shoot Classic Chrome, edit RAW. It might not always be CC as a Profile, it might have quite strong shifts in Calibration or HSL, but to have 'a look' on the shooting experience is really invaluable feedback to the process.
great video! i just picked up a x-t5 last week and loving it so far. Much more fun to shoot with than me r6mk2
Oh epic man, coming from a pro camera to a fun camera is so fun!
Would love to know why it is more fun. Is it because of the size and feel? I also have Canon R6 mark ii and, from what I gathered, the weight of camera bodies - xt5 and r6 m2 is pretty much the same. So where does the fun come from? :)
Hello,
I understand that a professional, who has to deliver results to clients or produce content, might struggle to work with peace of mind and prefer to switch to another brand. However, in my opinion, it’s hard to find another brand offering cameras that are as pleasant and discreet.
I recommend considering the range of f/2 lenses, particularly the 16 mm (2.8), 23 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm. With these lenses, your friend’s travel bag would be incredibly light, and the results would be excellent. Another interesting option could be the Sigma 18-50 mm f/2.8 zoom lens, which is very lightweight.
For new Fuji users who don’t need 40 megapixels, the X-T4 or even the X-T3 could be more than enough. In my opinion, these models would meet the needs of 95% of users.
Found your channel because of Fujifilm, staying because I support you for your work and perspective on photography. No matter what system you shoot 👏 also hoping for a xf 16mm 1.4 update soon!
Thanks man! 🙏
Yes that lens is so old, but it’s build like a tank! Hopefully they keep the manual focus ring pull thing to switch between af and Man focus
I am an owner of xs-10 and while other Fuji cameras have that retro look, I still think it’s a good option for that price segment - good grip and IBIS (I switched from Canon).
One of the fea things that make me love my X-Pro2 so much (which surprisingly isn't something that happened on any of my otehr Fujifilm cameras) is that the custom JPEG recipes profiles (that you can get from like Fuji X Weekly, or straight up make yourself) are applied to the RAW files when I import them in Capture One.
I do not remember my X-T2 or my X-H1 doing that, in fact all the photos I imported from those cameras always looked like a standard Provia film sim, even if I was shooting black and white.
It might not sound like much, but the fact taht the X-Pro2 keeps the custom JPEG color profile and everything to the RAW image that I import (for some reason, I have no idea why it does this but I'm not complaining !) means that I can shoot my camera like I was shooting JPEG, keeping allthe color grading that happens in camera, keeping the black and white tones I selected, keeping the custom film recipes I entered in the custom profiles, but I can also do adjustments if I want to, with the full flexibility of a RAW file. Previously, I would have loved to do that, but being limited to JPEGs, I would have had to content myself with the flexibility of 8bit JPEGs (which I'm not willing to do at all).
This single handedly changed the way I take photos with that camera and I can say with confidence that I'm never selling that old little guy
Every fujis keep the recipe applied to the raw when you import the image. it's an option in LR
@@fredbour.230 well mine definitely didn't lol. Maybe they added that in X-Trans IV cameras?
It's been years since I've used Lighroom (cause fuck Adobe) so I wouldn't know
I shoot with my Fujifilm X-T5 and it has the latest firmware (v 4.10 as of Dec 2024). It has never failed me technically - if I did missed a focus, it was because of user error. I shoot commercial projects, ranging from portraits, food, products, interiors and lately, sports (padel tennis and that one has a lot of fast and sudden movements). AF-C in both video and photos. The only time that it goes crazy is when there are multiple faces in the frame. But focus wise, never had an issue. It also never shut down randomly. I guess the problem with focus is not consistent among users - could be user error or just a plain bad copy, which then could be a question of their process of quality checking in production.
Sorry to see you give up on the X-T5. I follow a number of X-T5 shooters on UA-cam and a couple of them are wedding photographers. There is something about the Fuji look that I love. I hope to see Maria take that gift and run with it
Don't think we'll see dramatically improved autofocus from Fuji that could rival Sony/Canon until they introduce their 6th generation processors.
There have been talks that the current gen just can't handle the higher mp sensors the way they want them to with the current algorithm. Hoping they come this year but probably not until 2026...
Yeah that’s it, I’m sure the hardware can’t handle the software.
They need to make a deal with canon or Sony or something to use a different internal hardware ect
they've been saying the same shit since X-trans II . Fuji needs to fire their entire AF department and replace it with people from Sony, Canon or Nikon.
Yup, I totally agree. I have been a Fuji fanboy for years. I’ve had most of the x-e and x-t and x100 cameras, and loved them, BUT, I think they really have left the serious photographers behind. They are in knee deep to the vloggers and the snapshot folks. I love to shoot wildlife, and have struggled for years, the autofocus sucks, and I don’t think they care. The x-t5 was a huge disappointment to me. Waited for the final firmware update, which did nothing, and sold the whole lot. I bought a Sony A7iv, and my god what a difference….it doesn’t miss. I kept my x100vi and an old x-e3 for things that don’t matter, or move, but when I need it to focus I reach for the Sony. I hope Fuji quits feeding the tic-tock crowd and puts their efforts into a top notch, focusing monster, photographers camera. I will gladly pay more if they do. This is not trashing Fuji for its past, but its future is not in my future. I am sad about this.
Yeah that’s it, amazing how good the Sony A7IV autofocus is. I never miss a shot with that camera
I use Fujifilm professionally for photo and video. I would say it makes more sense to use them for video, as you don't have to rely on the AF (depending on what you shoot, of course) and you get great colours from the get go. As a company, Fujifilm are also moving towards making big plays in the video space... unfortunately, photographers are being left out in the cold. And yes, the lens lineup needs a big shakeup.
I love shooting jpeg as a hobbyist. The jpegs from fuji are enough for me when shooting for fun, but if it is more "important" I'll shoot raw. I think the more modern fujis are not to my taste as having more megapixels to me is just more data to store, as well as focus more on video and less reliable AF from reports. For me 16/24 mpx is the perfect medium for being able to have a slight cropping and the image still being sharp enough. My two favorite Fujifilm cameras are the x-e2 and the x-h1 (which I didn't have much issue with AF gladly). My x-e2 practically has a ttartisan 25mm f2 glued to it and that has been fun.
PS. No hard feelings bro. I don't personally care about who uses what gear it's about the artist behind the camera that matters. Just use the gear that you enjoy and of course is reliable. I love my canon P, and I vibe with the shutter dial. I just wished there were more digital cameras with it besides Fujifilm. The ZF is probably really fun with adapted lenses, though.
Just the build quality from my X100S to the X100VI has been a significant disappointment. I'm keeping my X-T2, and X100S. I might get rid of the X100VI, and I already returned an X-H2s and 100-400 lens because they couldn't AF. Honestly for casual shooting I'm less frustrated with my old Lumix GX8, at least when the Lumix indicates a shot is in focus, it is.
I see the point like The Paradox Destroyer explains. Everytime someone talks professional, or pretend to, is always about "the real and only way a tough photographer goes is the manual mode". And yet, in dozens of videos, in different situations people complain about technical issues of each model, comparing until exhaustion the number of pixels, how many focus points, etc.
I don’t shoot manual mode and make over $300k gross annually.
Does that make me a non professional photographer?
@gerardneedham Sorry, it wasn't what I meant. Me too, with digital, I never shot in Manual mode, always in Aperture. But, nevertheless, when we watch many photo videos on UA-cam, it's funny to realise that lots of youtubers and hundreds of comments, on one side, praise Manual as the only way, also Raw never Jpeg, but the same people also praise one camera model against another because of technical features, as if Manual after all is not their mojo.
Um, Sorry Gerard...
As someone who has been shooting since the K-1000 has been in vogue as a new camera, I find these videos to be fascinating for one thing: How did professionals and high end amateurs produce such stunning images when the did not have 1/500th of the bells and whistles of the newer cameras? It was because they knew their craft and knew their cameras intimately. I contend that it is easy to get lazy and let the camera do everything for you with the new cameras and when that does not happen, you blame the camera instead of your skill and photographic ability. I own an X-H1 and don't rely completely on the camera for things such as auto focus, often shoot manual lenses. If you actually know your photography theory and can apply it, it doesn't matter what camera you have. Just own a solidly made body and good lenses, and be an artist who knows how to use their brushes.
I find these comments fascinating 😅 you wouldn’t really buy a self driving car and then just drive it around manually because the new firmware updates made it bump into things and just accept that’s what you have to do now because that’s how they did it in the old days 😅 I think Fuji have really messed up with the AF updates on these cameras and I don’t think shooting in manual is the answer. They sold a product with all these AF features and then made it worse and half the internet end up arguing and saying it’s user error. I’ve owned an XT3, XE1 and an XT5 and the XT5 is the most unreliable for its AF, the XE1 was slow, but reliable!
@DFitzell My x h1 has the latest firmware updates, and it is rare to have problems. However, if AF is a problem for you, first if all, check your settings. I switched to spot metering. The other solution is Sony. If you want to pay a fortune for glass.
I get what you’re saying but I don’t agree. Can you build a house without power? Yes of course, but you’ll build a better house with modern technology, you’ll also build the house faster, so you could build more higher quality houses.
It’s also when you buy a camera for the same amount of money to another camera brand, you’ll expect simular performance.
So saying I’ll be a better photographer from just learning my craft and using MF lenses is a bit extreme don’t you think?
Their is also painters just using procreate over a paint brush, so what you just commented is very subjective
@@TheParadoxDestroyerI actually think my XT3 performed better than my XT5. It tracked subjects better and I used to get a higher hit rate and that’s using zone or single point AF-C. I’m still able to get good pictures with the XT5 using zone or single point but the subject detection modes aren’t reliable and I’ve tried all the settings, trust me 😅 I do photograph wildlife and pets (often running at me) so I would say I am demanding of the AF system and maybe Sony is a better fit for my use case but I do love the size, affordability, ergonomics and colours from the Fuji’s so I’ll keep hoping it gets better for now.
I’ve actually thought about getting an XH1 as a second camera so good to know it’s reliable. If it’s similar to how my XT3 performed I would be happy.
@@TheParadoxDestroyer The Fuji AF is bad...period!.I bought a XT-5 in 2023 with fuji 16-80 F4, and about 30-35% of my pics the first day was OOF because of the terrible AF!, not only that, but this was landscape shoots, usually the easiest task for the AF system!. Ofcourse i send it back, and the tekcnicans said nothing was wrong with the camera, but they aslo said Fuji had the worst AF system of all brands!. I have never had problems with the AF on other systems!. I switched my XT-5 to X-S20 with fuji 18mm 1.4WR, and its better but far from Canikon and Sony, and even Panasonic level!
Those Porsche shots using the Viltrox 27 1.2 are 🔥
Nice objective video. As a stills photographer, I am generally happy with my XT3. Fuji offers a lot of control over the color and produces excellent jpegs straight out of camera. Hopefully Fuji will get its act together regarding its autofocus.
Yeah if I was a working professional I don't know if I could shoot or recommend Fuji, but as a hobbyist I love it. And I love my X-S10 and think it looks good thanks ;)
For what's next though, I think they may finally start to do better updates for AF, etc., as they've kind of been forced to address the issues. I think Kaizen is dead though lol. We'll get more camera releases with updates for probably X-E and X-Pro, and niche cameras like the new half frame and the cine camera. For lenses I think it will only be new niche ones and probably no updates to older versions... though if I had to pick it'd be the 16mm 1.4 or 18mm f2, or one of the tele zooms.
I have canon FF R6mkii with the best L lens line up. Plus the XT-5 and the best fujinon primes. I like both.
✌It's not about perfection.. It's about soul.. Fuji has soul and character.. It's not sterile.. Love the imperfections 😎 that makes it unique.. It makes us try harder.. like film.. I like my Sony but sometimes the perfection is not inspiring nor pleasing.. the rabbit hole 🙃
I'll get the odd missed focus photo, but I've been very happy with the AF of the X-H2 and X-S20.
No camera is perfect. I love my Fuji gear, so: goodbye!
Well said
True, just ask Camera Conspiracies
@@billr6983he just wants a perfect camera
I never really embraced processing the x-trans. I tried Fuji three times. First an X100s, then an XT-1 and finally an XT-2. Even though my disconnect was with the sensor, Auto focus was just fine with all of them for my use. I wish now I had kept my XT-2 simply for OOC JPEGs and recipe experiments. I will agree with your sentiment about the charm. It’s real. But if it’s performance you need with the aesthetics, Nikon nailed it with the ZF. I got influenced and bought one a several weeks ago. The whole time I was awaiting its arrival I was having second thoughts. It’s a little chonky by comparison, but absolutely zero regrets.
Best for the new year, Gerard. My guess is that Fuji will try to replicate their X100v type camera. For livelihood work reliability is topmost - fun takes a back seat, IMO. Poor AF just not sustainable for Fuji in the long term. Nice sweep effect in vid.
Were the crowds on the same cliffs as the sign that warned of “unstable cliffs”?😊 Kinda like using Fuji gear.😊
Cheers!
I get sad from missed focus and hardware issues 😢❤
Get the XT2 instead and a manual vintage lens. Cheaper, nicer files, better built. I get more keepers with MF than AF.
Professional photography has been around for decades with cameras far less performant than the Fuji X series. What I'd like to see from Fuji in 2025 is less of a focus on optically clinical lenses and bring back some more character. I like Viltrox and own the 75mm f1.2, but their lenses render very sharp and flat. New camera bodies aren't really that exciting anymore but I do understand why we all get wrapped up in switching and changing all the time - like it will somehow develop our practice.
Sharp and flat that’s a interesting concept 😅
Idk I feel like my canon 5D classic is better in one shot than my Fuji XT5 in s-af
I bought your preset its amazing. I even use some of my Sony Photos and it's working as well.
do you have Wedding Presets?
My partner does that’s the ones we use for our wedding work - bit.ly/3uZIZyw
@@gerardneedham i bought and downloaded the presets from her but it seems that they are MacOS only? LRclassic says the XMP files have no settings - Just messaged / emailed her.
also was wondering if me having Windows will effect the XMP files if i purchase your presets as well? Thank you!
Leaving Fujifilm for me was such a relief because i could actually rely on my camera
The problem is that Fujifilm have actually never improved on those core issues.
It was like leaving an abusive relationship where i stopped justifying the problems and saw them as they were
Yes that’s a perfect analogy
11:50 - My go-to-Place on the Weekends. The "Pragser Wildsee", as the austrians Call it :)
That place is built for photographers
Idk what it is but I love Fuji jpeg so much it’s hard to not shoot jpeg
Yeah that have a good formula for sure
i agree with you. Fuji has reliability issues.
Yeah
Cool - I hope FujiFilm can improve things in 2025. I have an X-T3 and it's hard to resist GAS 😄
Yeah I have failed to GAS too many time and probably including now 😅
I have the same AFS issues (not even AFC) - Fotos not 100% sharp or more often not sharp where it should be, but somewhere in the foreground. I think I'm gonna switch back to Nikon again
Always tough to decide. May I recommend giving an a6700 a try? It's the first (possibly only) Sony mirrorless that I think has excellent colours -- I'm hoping the others will follow. The autofocus and sharpness is incredible, especially with Viltrox Pro or Sigma lenses. Small and light with APSC lenses. I think it's a bit of an unsung hero because so many people write-off anything that isn't full frame. I think your shots will look great no matter what you use, but you may enjoy that obscenely good, almost cheating, autofocus.
Yeah I brought and sold the a6700 for the XT5, I feel the XT5 is more a photography camera
@@gerardneedham Right, my mistake I forgot that's how I even got to this channel. Every camera is a compromise, which is how we end up with so many!
Adoring my A6700, but feel like the glass doesn’t have the character or compactness that Fujifilm does.
Wasn't you shooting with the gfx ?
No I haven’t used one yet 🥹
@@gerardneedham amazing cameras but the autofocus leaves a lot to be desired
Sold my X-T5 days ago got a Nikon ZF and X100VI. I can’t live without Fuji 🥲
The AF seems to be getting worse with the older models with every firmware update
out of curiosity which firmware version did you find the most reliable for autofocus on your XT5?
I’m not sure the name but I was what ever was load in the camera at the start of the year, I never took a note of it sorry
Fujifilm users are some of the most touchy people. Stop defending a product that is lacking and maybe they will do something to improve. Fujifilm costs as much as a full frame camera which is better in every way. The Fuji AF and build quality, low light ability and IQ is all subpar, so why get a Fujifilm if they're not delivering? Say it how it is, I have been a long time Fuji user but once they started slacking behind other brands I switched systems to something better. The only benefit a Fuji has nowadays compared to full frame is size which is slowly not being an advantage either because Sony produce a small A7C II which is the same size (maybe even smaller) than an XT5 which can do everything better apart from silly film sims which don't even matter if you shoot RAW as most of us do. So please, wind your head's in.
I kinda love and hate that all major camera brands are Japanese. On one hand you know they'll have a high build quality, but on the other hand Japanese corps are notorious for not listening to their communities and taking a long time to make needed changes. I think the issues you're having with Fujifilm would be similar in other brands, so no matter where you go there will always be annoying issues. I reckon just stick with what you've got and hope that change comes.
Sadly they have been moving away from building in Japan.
Fujifilm is only building certain lenses in Japan, and even Canon has now moved production to China.
@@lionheart4424 They still have to adhere to Japanese quality control and practices which is comforting for consumers.
Hasselblad and Leica join a chat
Unlike Fujifilm, Att least other brands work well out of the box
@ That's just not true.
I shoot h2s which should be the daddy but even the still struggles with regards to AF, it’s pretty good but a mile away from Sony
The fooj cameras are special though
Great vid man. I'm a Fuji shooter on the Gold Coast also. Would love to do a shoot together and learn some of your amazing skills 🙏🤘.
That would be awesome! DM me
XH2 owner with too many lenses. I'm waiting to see about the next gen bodies if anything is said or done about the autofocus before I think about switching systems. Probably sell my kit to move to a z7/z8 and only keep three of my favorite primes for an XPro 2/3.
I feel that, I think we all are 🤣
Maybe it’s a chip issue and the new cameras have a solid processor
A couple of months ago I moved from Fuji with the XT5 and several lenses, to the sony A7CII. Couldn't be happier with the move. Even the JPG colors from these new Sonys is great, no regrets!
Epic probably wasn’t much of a lose considering the price of the XT5 and the lenses
@ in total it was about the same amount. And I got several lenses including the Tamron 17-28 and 28-200. Also the Sonys 40mm 2.5 G and 24mm 2.8 G for street.
Viewfinder on the A7cii is a disgrace for a camera of that price, screen is crap too. Sony has their compromises too just depends what you can live with
@ not worse than the X100VI that I had also.
Ill wait until some of the die hard fuji manchilds deal with the fuji warranty/service experience. Some people are overeating so hard, as if they are benefit from defending camera brands so hard, any brand.
i've seen manny you-tubers use the fuji xt5 for photography and videography and the results they get is out of this world, i even have one myself and love it, the only thing id say is it isnt good with lowlight videography so i am looking into getting a fullframe for that reason however ill be keeping the xt5 for different shoots. do you know a good hybrid full frame camera for $1400 ?
The Panasonic S5 II. Awesome camera
Just get a good prime lens and you're good to go also try shooting flog 2 and grade it in post you will mostly be able to deal with the lowlight problems
Great Video. I currently have canon cameras and a sony camera. I was debating on getting a fuji haha. don't need it but I kinda want it.
People always speak about sony and canon af and that Fujifilm should reach their levels... So let me tell you one thing i have used z50 some years ago and its af is much better and i was using without any firmware update almost 4 years ago... Z50 was nailing a child that couldnt stand still and shots were sharp wide open... So i dont know why people continue bashing nikon...
Yes hope you all leave so prices can go down 🔥
Ha that would make prices go up
Hi, how do you fix this error:
Turn off the camera and turn on again?
I have a same problem..
Thx
I bought mine in Barcelona last year, an S20 and the same happens to me, randomly. It also happened after the update
Like many things that are fujifilm there seems to be no fix 😅
It's happening to me with the 18-55 fuji lens, when I change to a lens with manual focus, the problem disappears. The internet says that you need to clean the contact of the lenses, but it does not always work. Others says that you need to update the firmware of the lens but mine is updated
Where did you get your green rope for your camera from?
First Roman, now you... Next thing you know pal2tech wont be our pal anymore.... Just joking, love your style of photos, always inspiring!
I’ve shot Fujifilm cameras since 2015 but sold it all except one body and one lens in 2022 for all the same reasons. I use Sony and Nikon most of the time but the xt30ii is still around with a 35mm f1.4 as a toy.
It’s nice to have a toy camera to mess around with!
Same to me. Coming From Nikon to Fuji and now once again at Nikon (ZF). But the XT30ii and my Voigtländer 18/27 and Fuji 35 / 1.4 remained. Something practical mobil and something to play with….
dude you look like michael fassbender.
Great Video Gerard. I dont shoot professionally but i totally agree, if you want to enjoy photography Fuji is the best digital mirrorless. i took an old GFX 50R and 50mm 3.5 and 63mm 2.8 and XT5 with the old 35mm 1.4 and the new 16-55 2.8 to india and loved the images that both camera's products. what i love about Fuji is that i can add a film simulation in LR mobile and edits are done less than a few minutes if they need editing..Did it miss focus on some images yes it did, but i am more than happy with the ones that are keepers.
Try the canon 85 f1.2 for zero editing needed, the 35 f1.4 is also outstanding.
Oh yeah it’s a classic!
Another one who is here for drama, I am leaving, I am getting...
Dude just use the camera, we never ever had better cameras in history of camera and yet you still complain!
If you can not get sharp photos from this generation of cameras I feel sorry for you, if you still think fuji needs more lenses I feel sorry for you again!
Fuji has great primes, 8mm, 16mm, 18mm, 23mm, 33mm, 50mm 56mm, 90mm, 200mm f2, you want more? take viltrox 27mm 1.2 and 75mm 1.2 those lenses are next level, you want zooms? 8-16, 16-55, 50-140... you talk about missing lenses please be serious.
Fuji bodies are now 40MP, using new 23mm 1.4 I can crop to insanity because lens is that sharp and I have 40mp to work with on my x-t5. All this is just beyond crazy in how good times we live in today as photographers. And yet you complain. Ridiculous!
And this is not just about fuji, all other manufacturers have such good options on bodies and lenses it's just crazy. And yet you complain 🤦♂
I shoot Sony, but want a fun camera to have in my pocket, thank you for you review 🙏
You me and the rest of photographers 😀
Sell your X-T5 and buy the older X-T4. Much better camera, better screen, autofocus works, and you don't have to deal with stupidly large 40mp files. Nobody needs that. I sell A1 and A0 prints from my X-T4 and they are perfect.
My GFX 100s and XH2s, constantly froze. While I kept my GFX set, I sold off the xh2s and X series lenses.
Fuji for teen..go out have funnnn....
I had xt5 for 2 months. I jumped from sony. Beautiful colors but I missed fullframe and xt5 felt like I had a plastic toy. I quickly sold it. I went back to a7cii and I won't swap it for anything else
It's got a metal body. How could it feel like a plastic toy?
Umm, can i be a tart and ask who makes your T-shirts please? They're a great looking shirt!
Uniqlo but I’m switching to AS color and NZ brand
Debating selling my xh2 and lenses to get a lumix s9. Am I an idiot? Lol all I do is lifestyle/travel stuff
I left Fuji for the S9 and I am having a blast with that little camera. Great for both photo and especially video.
@@MrRafalEnI rarely do video. Maybe like 5% of the time. I have looked around and I am leaning away from Lumix, as I am noticing the native lenses are not that small. I would feel bulky once again similar to the X-H2
@@Sleepyboiwonder It really depends. I shoot Sigma 24 f3.5, 45 f2.8 and 90 f2.8. All are size of small Fujicrons. Sigma 50 f2 is basically the same size as Fuji XF 33 f1.4. Full frame sensor covers more than enough the difference of smaller aperture sizes.
You should try out the leica q3 or q3 43. I picked one up a couple weeks ago 2nd hand and I couldn't be happier. Definitely worth the price tag.
Strongly disagree, returned the Q3 very quickly, clunky and slow camera with lots of bugs. Loved the original Q but the Q3 was horrendous, made me doubt all those UA-camrs that raved about it
I’ve shot Fuji for years , I’ve had the xt5 , xt4 2x , xt3 3x , xt2 2x , x100v 3x and a whole slew of other Fujifilm camera but I’ve had issues with af and quality control . I grabbed a zf in the last year and man it just kills the whole Fuji line up . Yeah you loose the simulations but it’s just a beast . I did preorder a black xm5 a couple days ago but im definitely keeping the zf . I shoot sony for work but thats beside the point . I get the Fuji poison but they need to get their shit together .
I have an R5 and heaps of RF L lenses. I bought the Fuji because they’re light and fun to use. Yeah.. the AF is a joke. Even on my XH2S it really let me down on so many shots when it said it was in focus. Even with the latest firmware. Sorry Fuji but you’re garbage. I’d have more reliability with a Canon 20D.
How many photo opportunities did you lose by shooting one-handed? For heavens sake, use your left hand under the camera and lens to keep it steady. IBIS will not save the day.
How do I film my BTS then 😅
i have an X-Pro 2 i've all but stopped using since the beginning of 2024 - the auto-focus is absolutely terrible.
might buy an M to XR mount adapter to shoot manually on with some Leica lenses, but Fuji is overhyped imo
Yeah last year there was a massive hype and then the cracks started to appear
I’ve been using M mount lenses on my Nikon zf and the adapter is so small
@@gerardneedham sounds dope, Nikon really hit it out of the park with the zf. the camera looks excellent and I've always loved their colors SOOC but made the switch to Canon a few years back for the R5. definitely enticed to reenter their system!
Fujifilm is not for professionals... Fujifilm has great potential but this autofocus stuff is really messing things up... Pros don't want to be always anxious if they nailed focus or not... Eye af is nailing 3 out of 10 shots and this is not professional... Fujifilm makes photography fun and artsy but in a fast pacing professional world of weddings, events, sports and wildlife Fujifilm is not there to perform.
I do agree with your assessments. Keep up man
Sorry man not being nasty but for the kind of photos - no sports or wildlife, right -you are taking, you just need any of the x100 f to vi 😀to much hype for nothing
Nah I want to change lenses and have dual card slots. The x100 cameras are cool but 35mm gets boring after a while
My ZF is great but the af is not super reliable, can't trust 3d tracking at all. Fujifilm worked better for me in that respect and i will get back into a Fuji body alongside the ZF, can't give up on Fujifilm just always draws me back in
Yeah Fuji has a hold on us mate ahahah
But I think the zf tracking is great! Still no Sony but I have been using an adapter
I am so happy about your shift and I think a lot of the Fuji products are overpriced. I re-subscribed as soon as I saw you were switching to Nikon.
or perhaps just be a less shitty photographer, doesn't matter which brand?
Are you saying I’m a shitty photographer 😢
UA-camrs should stop making these useless videos sincerely! Makes people getting in photography/shopping gear way too confused. Think about it for a minute…
Will unsubscribe from every ridiculous UA-camrs making these stupid videos 🎉
Just stop watching them then mate, problem solved!
Or you could start a channel and make the content you want to make, that’s even better solution
@@gerardneedham Well said
@@gerardneedham I think you’re missing my point. The reason I clicked on this video is because the title caught my attention as someone who uses Fujifilm-it’s natural to be curious about what someone has to say, especially when you’re invested in the gear. My frustration isn’t just about your channel, but about how these kinds of videos create unnecessary confusion for beginners instead of helping them.
Your response feels dismissive and, honestly, a bit ridiculous. Making content that stirs up debates or confusion about brands is easy, but it doesn’t really add value. As a creator, you have the opportunity to guide people in a meaningful way, not just contribute to the noise.
And for the record, I don’t bother making UA-cam videos because I’m way too busy working on meaningful, artistic projects that I’m passionate about. That’s where I choose to put my energy, and I couldn’t be happier with it.