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I feel you. I have the same problem and try to remind myself to change out the battery every time I use the camera. Even then though it sometimes resets at random in the middle of a shoot. 😕

You’re very welcome! 🫶

So glad you liked it! 🤗

You’re very welcome! ☺️

I don't recommend it, as most cellphone chargers don't have the regulators and current protectors provided to charge the X-T3 safely

If you mean just a wall adaptor instead of the computer, it should be okay, just make sure it's got enough power to actually charge it. Of course, @therealdeemz_ says it might not be good for the camera, so I guess it really depends on the power supply and if you want to take the risk.

Yes, when it comes to Polaroid film, I usually have to order it off the internet because it's only available in photography stores, whereas Instax I can pick up in most electronic stores and pharmacies, such as Rossmann. I still find ordering film in both formats to be a bit cheaper though since you can buy them in bulk when you order from the internet.

I couldn’t agree more! Looking to build a pinhole for my instax film so I can have the best of both worlds, something a little artistic and experimental with some reliable film 😉 it’s such a shame what happened to Polaroid…. When I see old shots I’m shocked at the difference really.

@@erinolearyphoto That sounds interesting, i've never seen it used in pinhole. if you have access to 3d printing i can recommend the cartidges that lets you use instax wide in packfilm cameras. More work than a straight up camera conversion, you have to load them in a darkroom/darkbag but also much cheaper. Amazing that even very cheap low end vintage cameras like colorpack 80 loaded with instax will outperform some of the new polaroid ones. Using cameras like 600SE, Land 350, or 110a with a warmup filter really makes instax film shine.

@@MrLennart1976 yes! I actually built a camera over the summer and used a dark bag to load it, but I could only load one image at a time. Since then, I picked up a jolly look so I can repurpose the manual film development crank into my own pinhole camera. I love the concept, but it’s indeed quite a bit of work. I’m hoping a 3D printer might help so I can also experiment with other formats like instax square or wide, but let’s see. Gotta take it one step at a time. 😉 I like the ideas about the Polaroid pack film! I’ll have to look into it a bit more. Really interesting!

I completely agree with you there! It's such a shame they can't seem to get their act together and create something consistent. Maybe it's time for them to reinvent themselves, but at the same time, I highly doubt they will. I love shooting Instax Square as well! What camera did you use for it? I have the SQ6 and the Square printer, but I do find that the printer handles the colors a bit better than the camera, though the printer is also much newer than the camera.

@@erinolearyphoto I’ve got a SQ6 and it’s strangely better specked than their new cameras, I really like it so far. To be fair to Polaroid I’ve heard good things about their new formula black and white film so I will try that before I give up on them. I do like the larger size prints. I also think my issues with colour might be made worse by the UK’s cold weather.

@@TheFarCentre im right there with you on the larger size of Polaroid! The b&w film is pretty good, but sometimes it comes out a bit contrasty. It’s also interesting when I use it for emulsion lifts bc it stretches a lot more than the color film.

@@erinolearyphoto I’ve not heard of emulsion lifts before. I’ll look into that, thanks.

Thank you! 🙏🏻 yes, it’s so much fun!!

I had the exact same problem too. Sometimes it will just turn off even when the battery is charged and I have to take the battery out and reinsert it to get it to turn on. Of course, it ends up restarting when I do that. I created an updated video here: th-cam.com/video/3vOv-xjUtzw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=OSCkJca-d7P_6REL It goes a bit more in depth about the internal battery problem and some things you can do to help it. The repair is probably a few hundred dollars and I’m not sure if it’s really worth it.

@@erinolearyphoto Thanks for the link. I agree that I'm not sure the repair is worth the cost.

Same here! I really like the Instax Wide as well and recently bought the printer to use it for a few creative projects. But yeah, I tend to follow my mood when it comes to choosing what to shoot. :)

Oooh! that's a nice camera! I agree... I'm still working to find that "perfect" camera. I want all manual controls with creative features, and ideally a camera that can take a few different instant film formats. Maybe some day... ;)

So true! I’m the same when it comes to using Polaroid or Instax. Am I feeling artsy and creative? Or do I just want to shoot without all the environmental factors? 😉 and yes, the quality is not nearly as good. It’s amazing how crisp and contrasty some of those old Polaroids are. What a shame… 😕

Budapest is an awesome city! However most of the pictures were taken in Berlin and I snuck in a few from Barcelona as well. I haven’t been to Budapest since I started shooting instant film, but might have to make another trip there bc I love the city! So much character and interesting people 😊

As much as I love Instax, I also like to shoot with my SX-70 as well! I’m just using them in very different ways… any new type of thing I want to try out I’m mostly shooting instax, but from time to time I like to shoot a few Polaroids. I hope they serve you well after the refurbishment! Do they all take sx-70 film or did you modify them to take 600?

Hey! Glad you liked the video and the concept! Thank you for your tips about the mic set up too. I’m currently working on this problem and hope to have this issue resolved in future videos. :)

Love it! 😍

Unfortunately, Fuji apparently have no interest in anything but the most basic cameras for Square or Wide format. To really compare to Polaroid, it would take a Wide camera with full manual controls. I hope they make one, but I’m not holding my breath.

Thanks for the tip! Perhaps I will do another video like this. I shared some comparison photos with similar subjects, and actually, a side by side shoot & comparison was in my original plans, but I often underestimate how long it takes to shoot and edit a video. 🙈

There is such a comparison here on TH-cam by Sweet Lou Photography, from three years ago. Quite extensive and absolutely worthwhile.

@@erikvalkman9640 good to know! Thank you! I’ll have to take a look :)

For sure! You’ll never know ‘til ya try and everyone likes something different! Thank you!

Thank you so much and I’m glad you liked it! I think it’s helpful, especially if you are interested in any kind of experimental photography!

Thank you!! 🙏🏻😊

Hi, yes, I created an updated video here: th-cam.com/video/3vOv-xjUtzw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dVZ1QmG_y6RJ1zOG It seems the problem is with the internal battery and that is why it keeps resetting. I got a quote from Fuji for just under €300 to repair it, but in the video I also mention a couples ways to possible prolong the life of the camera. It’s such a shame bc it seems that so many people are struggling with the same problem with their Fujifilm cameras 😕

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

It lasts a really long time! If you use it continuously on a full charge it might only last a few hours, which is what happened to me when I was photographing the Berlin Wall. But with normal use, I find I use it quite a bit without having to charge it very often. For example, I probably took it out 4 or 5 times before having to charge it again. The longer you keep the LCD screen on, the faster the battery will die (same with using it in cold weather), but if you turn down the brightness or turn it off when it’s not in use, it should last a good amount of time.

@@erinolearyphoto Great! I got mine last week. Happy with the choice so far. :D

@@isiscarvalho7512 congratulations! Hope you love it!! 🎉😊

I love the look and feel of this camera! Plus I had a Nikon for 14 years prior that never had an internal battery problem. 😉 Do you have one? And would you recommend it?

@@erinolearyphoto Like you, I have used Nikons since the D7000, but switched to Fuji with the X Pro1. I now use an XT-3, but I too, am looking very strongly at a Zf with Voightlander F mount lenses because I still shoot a lot of film.

@@montycraig5659 awesome Idea! And yes, something you can use for both film and digital sounds like a good idea. I find that camera very aesthetically pleasing and love how it looks and feels like an analog camera!

Thank you so much for this tip! I heard this recently and want to give it a try! Very helpful! 🙏🏻🙂

Well, they offered to replace my internal battery for a little under $300. Though, I’d rather just buy a new camera honestly. Do remember back in the day when people used to talk about Apple designing iPhones so they would break or crash after the updates to keep people buying new phones? That’s kinda how I feel about Fuji and their battery issues. It seems the quality has gone way down compared to some of the older models. Meanwhile, the continue to crank out several new cameras per year. 😕

I created an updated version to this video here: th-cam.com/video/3vOv-xjUtzw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BFevVgYkNV4RuQei Yes, it’s the internal battery for sure. Did u buy the camera secondhand? I got a quote from Fuji and they said it would cost somewhere around 280€ here to fix… but if you just bought it. It’s such a shame bc this seems to be an ongoing problem with MANY Fuji cameras…. Also you can try charging it with the computer directly and also buying a new original Fuji battery for it. Those might be some quick fixes if you don’t want to invest in the repair yet.

@@erinolearyphoto Yes, I bought it second-hand. I tried charging it with the cable, but as soon as I take out the battery it resets. I suppose it's just something I have to live with, I would rather invest $280 in another body. I might try my luck registering the camera and then contacting Fuji to see what they say, but I imagine they will give me a similar quote. At this point it's clear that I just need to be careful not to take the battery out and only charge it with a cable.

​​⁠@DanClapp I completely agree about investing the money into another body instead of repairing the camera. That’s kind of the point I’m at with my X-T3 too, but a new battery might also be worth a try (which is also a lot cheaper) because if the battery is dead then it won’t be able to recharge the internal battery to keep it from Resetting every time you remove the battery. If it’s a brand new battery, perhaps you can revive it so you Don’t have to carry around a cable the whole time. If it keeps happening, you could always just send the battery back to Amazon or return it and stick with your current system. Just a thought. If you try it out, please let me know if it helps not! Best of luck! 🤞🏻

Haha! 😂😂

Glad you like it! I usually just put it in the windowsill for 2 weeks. It depends if your developing it yourself or sending it off, but usually a min of 2 weeks is best before development to make sure it’s dry.

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

That sounds frustrating. I can definitely relate. I've had the same problem even with the original battery from time to time, but mostly only if a.) I left the battery in the camera without using the camera for a long period of time or b.) If I accidentally remove the battery before turning the camera off properly. But yes, most of my 3rd party batteries don't last long at all these days.

Update: It seems to be ok, having a good battery in there overnight. But now you can actually backup camera settings in the X app, and also the new Tether App.

@@domTT ooh! That’s a great tip! I will check that out in the x app! Thank you 🙏🏻

Charging it with a USB seems like a pretty good idea. I just keep switching out the batteries every time I use it. And glad the gratefulness thing speaks to you - I hope it can bring you many more beautiful captures! :)

Hi, yes, I recently uploaded another video here: th-cam.com/video/3vOv-xjUtzw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dK-a1lUgylvF3aKE In this video I go more in depth about the problem and how to fix it. It seems to be a problem with the internal battery. I'm sorry to hear you have to deal with this frustration too. All the best!

yeah, I’ve also experienced some third party batteries working better than others. Also, when I first bought the camera it never seemed to have a problem with the third party batteries until about a year ago.

You’re welcome! I really hope it helps! 🤗

Have you tried to charge the internal battery directly by plugging the camera into your computer? That might help. Also are you using 3rd party batteries or original fuji batteries? If your batteries are old, it might be worth trying a new one in the camera to see if that helps. It also depends how often you use it. Sometimes when ny camera sits idol for a while, it has the same problem. You could also send the camera off to have the internal battery replaced, or at the very least get a price quote for the service. If it’s too high, or not worth the repair, then it might be time to upgrade the camera. All the best and I hope it starts working again for you soon!

It could be. I asked here in Germany and it was about €280, but it might be different in the states for sure.

Yes, I tried the direct camera charge as well. Some say it helps a lot, but I didn’t notice a huge difference really. Turning off the camera before I remove the batteries seems to help a ton. But I still have problems at inconvenient times sadly. 😕

@@erinolearyphoto that sucks so much , maybe it might be time for an upgrade for you . I have 2 other “pro” use cameras other then the Fuji so it’s not the end of the world for me ; it just sucks . I followed you on IG yesterday and I think you followed me back ; if you have any questions about fujis or cameras in general feel free to ask . I have owned a lot. lol

does it work? charge directly to the camera?

@@ridwana5870no it didn’t work , It happened again so I sent it to Fuji . I also said when I sent it to Fuji I wanted the q button replaced since mine was worn . I got my quote Friday for $235 for repair . I called them just to check and they said that the tech didn’t get the reset problem and it would cost $235 for the q button repairs . I said “I wouldn’t have sent it in for just the q button , the reset happens at random and if it wasn’t happening I wouldn’t have sent it in at all “ I explained to them that it was probably the internal battery . They said they will look at it again and I should call Monday . I’m most likely gonna turn down the repair and just move on.

I had a similar problem. I tried asking several professional before asking Fuji for a quote and they kinda just looked at me and said, “if it happens at random, who knows if they’ll even be able to diagnose the problem.” However, when I wrote Fuji and asked directly about the internal battery replacement, they gave me a quote for that. Please let us know if you do get the repair, if the issue is resolved and/or how long it lasts. I’m very curious to know if it’s worth repairing.

That’s great to hear! I hope it stays that way and doesn’t keep resetting on you! Thanks for sharing!

I’m taking your advice. I have the Fujifilm x100f purchased in 2018 and it just started this issue. How do I tell if the internal battery is charging? I don’t see any light when plugged in to usb. I have the battery out of camera.

@@Suburb_hell unfortunately it doesn’t really tell you, but I think it’s best to charge it with the cable and the main battery inside the camera. The idea is that by using the cable, the camera receives a direkt charge as well as the battery, rather than depending on the interchangeable batteries to recharge the internal battery. I hope that makes sense.

@@Suburb_hell hi! Im not sure if there’s a way to tell if it’s charging from the camera itself. I usually just plug it in for a while. I think that when the batteries are old, they aren’t capable of charging it very well and therefore, plugging it in tends to work a bit better. I hope it works, or at least helps prolong the life of your camera. Such a shame that so many people are having the same issue. 😕

You’re welcome!! 🤗

Oh man! I’m so sorry to hear that!!! That’s my biggest frustration too! I hardly ever use the recipes anymore because I never know when the next “reset” is going to happen. It’s the worse when I change batteries and forget to check it I turned it off, but sometimes it happens at random, usually at the most inconvenient times too 😢 hoping it doesn’t cause too many problems and that you were able to restore some recipes!