X-T3 vs X-H1 for wedding photography. Which side are you on? My take? You can't shoot what you can't lock AF on. When's the last time a low light first dance came out non-blurry at 1/5s handhold with IBIS :P
Reggie Ballesteros shooting the kids and panning the action waiting for the moment. Typically watching the game (whether soccer or hockey) through the EVF. Thought I’d ask. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks
I recently picked up the XH1 to get into the Fuji primes, the optical quality at large apertures and price is the best bargain in photography. I've been very happy with AF and image quality at least matching my old d750 and under rated canon 6d. I don't do weddings and have used focus recompose for the last 2 decades, the XH1 has more AF coverage than I need and the quick AF point selection with the joy stick is fantastic for me. As a bonus being a pro body it has dual card slots with ibis and a vertical grip. The EVF has changed everything for me and I can confidently use there JPEG out of camera now because I can actually see in real time the Final image.
People worry too much about gear, I hear this over and over again and again. Everybody is obsessed with full frame and how much better it is, blah blah blah, the funny thing is that the clients don’t even know anything about this. Most of the time all we need to is really just capture all the precious moments and as long as the camera and user can accomplish that then you’re in business. Good video! 👌🏽 I now have 2 X-T3’s and 1 X-T2. I’m very happy with them.
Reggie Ballesteros yea indeed, therefore a bigger reason I chose fuji is for the aesthetics. It’s a beautiful camera and it looks really good in front of the clients. 😊
True, a lot of it is hype, but being able to crop in when you need to goes a long way. What's more important than camera features is fluently knowing the camera you currently own; you can get it to perform better than someone who just casually knows their camera and relies on features instead.
@@Photographicelements this is paramount. if i trained on an iphone day in and day out i'm sure i can capture images better than a newb with a gfx100 in a demanding situation.
as an added bonus here I do love the way you actually take the time to reply and connect with the viewers on your channel this is sometimes lacking on other channels and its a nice touch i mean we are all busy but its nice to see someone take that time to do that
michael reynolds thanks for taking the time to notice it! With the internet, I get my fair share of negative and positive comments ( and sometimes downright disrespectful or hostile comments) but I try my best to respond to everyone who’s invested the time to watch a video of mine. It’s the least I can do :)
Outstanding. I've been shooting professionally for 28 years. Most of my work is full-frame Nikon, but I've gradually introduced the Fuji X-Pro2 into some of my workflow. This is one of the most thorough and concise videos about how the X-T3 works FOR YOU. Very well-thought out and obviously a lot of time & effort went into it. (Love the rant, too!) Keep up the great work!
Haha yes. Everything should be taken with a grain of salt because it’s my preference, but thanks for noticing the work I put into it. Hoping it gives people some inspiration and perspective on what can be done wirh this beast of a camera in real world pro use.
Sorry meant to add that I went from Nikon, to Fuji, to Sony for professional work. Left Nikon only because at the time I just didn’t like they way the innovation. Left Fuji because of Lightroom issues. Would still be using if the best files did not come from capture one. Like Video said I am not into messing up my work flow. The Sony 3rd series are great. Color science not as good as Fuji or Nikon but raw you can get what you need. And now with 3rd party finally here lenses are priced competitively.
@@jamesjackson4264 already sold the glass. i made another video on why i switched if you want to check that one out. it explains my personal preferences for why i stuck with fujifilm despite it being the "non logical" choice
@@jamesjackson4264 yup my second shooter uses sony and i can match his raws seamlessly to mine. shoot with what you like. i'm making fuji work for me in the meantime.
The 50-140 is a ridiculously good lens. I highly recommend it. In terms of sharpness, it's up there with the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS III. Bokeh is a bit lacking compared to full-frame 70-200's, but I'm of the mindset that bokeh is overrated, so I don't much care.
You deserve all the recognition and success coming for you... Thanks for such a thorough review with so many great photos that show what the gear is capable of.
dude its really hard trying to soak up all your trying to say when you have absolutely gorgeous images onscreen I do love your work ive just found you and wow!! loved this review and subbed
This is the video that so many people want who are looking to dive into the Fuji ecosystem for professional work. Top notch and to the point 👍🏻Btw your photos are beautiful! Keep up the good work!
I regards to cleaning the sensor I can tell you I was very apprehensive at first but now I do quite frequently since I'm regularly changing lenses in the outdoors on windy, dusty and wet conditions. I use the aps-c sensor cleaning swabs from VSGO and the optical cleaning fluid from Eclipse. Really enjoy all of your videos, thanks for putting in the effort to upload great free content for us all to watch.
Black Panther! I feel the same way about Lightroom, I've been using it since Lr2, I have the presets, and I'm lightning fast at it, so after a long day and 2000 photos, Lightroom just makes sense. I appreciate this video, especially the pros & cons, and directly from your experience, not just reading specs or being a fanboy; it is the most helpful. I also appreciate you sharing the problems you've encountered, and how you've overcome them; I love how it's basically ->just be a better photographer & know your settings. Any repair shop can clean a sensor, just research Fuji authorized dealer. I use the sensor blow can (forget the name right now, avail from FilmTools, AbleCine, etc), the brush and the hand squeeze blow options, but leave the fluid sensor cleaning to the professionals. The XT3 is an amazing camera. Those Fuji lenses tho... I feel Fuji will soon release the XH2, with all of the XT3 features, plus image stabilization. And then a few months later release the XT4.
thanks so much. you really do get me haha. i'm all about less spec sheet and features, and just learning the limitations of your camera and seeing if you as the photographer are willing to overcome them or need the camera to overcome them. no right or wrong way, it's just being honest with what kidn of photographer an individual is. glad you enjoyed the vidoe! and yes LR for life lol
Btw forgot to say that I really like your content, alot of good stuff, and none of the high pitched half screaming for getting peoples attention. Awesome!
I also just 'finished' switching from Nikon. Finished as in all my Nikon stuff is gone, but not finished buying Fuji stuff. The video was great, thanks for the time it took to make it! +1 SUB!
Apart from the things you mentioned in the video, I would love it if they beefed up the joystick, buttons and command dials a little bit and make them feel more substantial.
Reggie Ballesteros I know you did a video on the xt3 vs XH1. I use the XH1 for my 56 and XT range for my 23. Kinda gives me the best of both worlds where I need it. My favorite thing about the XH1 is actually the quiet shutter. For weddings I really prefer it.
Hey Reggie! I just switched from Canon to Fuji XT3 and your channel has being amazing so far. Good quality content! Well done. Keep up the great work. 👍
Great vid, thanks. I have Nikon D5, D800e and XT-3 I use all of them depending on what I am shooting. Very happy with the XT-3. I really like your photos.
You always have honest unbiased info with your Fuji reviews. I completely agree with all of your findings. They mirror mine. I give you a lot of credit for shooting professional weddings with this camera system. Knowing the afc struggles in low light and especially with some of the older lenses. I use single point as well and keep the focus square as big as I can for the subject. It took me a while to get comfortable shooting high iso, but as soon as I stopped worrying and ensured I was fully exposing the noise is really not an issue. I have noticed the brighter you expose the less noticeable the noise is. So often I will expose more than I have to without blowing out highlights and dial back the exposure in post and the photos are super clean. In many cases you can not even see the noise even at very high iso. The color holds together well at high iso as well. Thanks again for the time you put into your videos and the info you share. And btw I still use Lightroom too. I tried capture one too and found it not as versatile and I actually prefer the colors in Lightroom. As far as the worm it’s not even noticeable, and with the Lightroom texture slider now sharpening is as good as capture one.
@@kkam7044 12,800. keep the histogram all the way to the right, that is the key or else you will see the noise. I shoot on auto iso and T setting. Then I use the dials to adjust the shutter speed where I want it first then adjust the exposure with the iso. I shoot wildlife, people, and indoor engagements like this.
@@kkam7044 As Reggie said make sure you fill the frame with your composition. If you are shooting high iso, cropping in will degrade the image quality fairly fast.
This was a super interesting video. I shoot Nikon/Sony and have been taking a hard look at selling all my gear and going with Fuji, so this was right up my alley.
Trevor Christensen don’t sell your Sony and nikons till you watch this th-cam.com/video/SgUmhLQ0zHM/w-d-xo.html fuji is not an exact match to the low light capabilities or Nikon or Sony frame. I don’t want to give you false expectations haha.
I also wanted to stay with LR after getting an XT1 and XT2, but the truth is, C1 really is that much better. I would argue its better in general because its the more capable programm, but for fuji in particular it really is far ahead. Better noise performance somehow, better able to push shadows or exposure and no (sharpening) artifacts. Even with 3rd party x-trans transformers C1 is still better. My 2 cents on that matter.
I wholeheartedly agree and understand why Mr. Ballesteros would stay with his software of choice... with that said, it is clear that LR does not process Fujifilm(X-Trans sensor) RAW files as good as C1... not even close. My question is why Phase One Capture One can do it, but the issue still persists in Adobe LightRoom? I'm personally in a different place with photography, so the switch to C1 was a no-brainer. I have also dumped Premiere for Davinci Resolve! Still no easy route going away from Photoshop, but I am trying to keep it more simple and get as much right SOOC.
Jay T. The problem persists because of market share. Bayer sensors dominate the market and most lr users. Why change the entire platform to appease a small percentage. That’s my guess. For me the editing plays only one factor in my image quality. Lighting, composition, and for my line of work, posing, play a much bigger role than demosaicing or sharpening algorithms.
Brian Joseph Wangenheim it does not save shutter speed setting, aperture setting, af setting, or any other camera settings. The custom modes on Sony and Nikon do.
Reggie Ballesteros That’s the reason for the dials on the body and aperture ring on the lens. You can set those parameters before you even power on the camera.
@@kazcnepj i get that. but if you need to switch from shutter drag flash to freeze action flash, you can do that in a matter of a split second on nikon with one dial turn. it takes 3 dial turns on fuji. it's a preference thing. i make it work regardless. all i'm saying is if they want to implement in a firmware update i'll accept it.
Awesome video as always dude ! You really do push the limits of the X-T3 and show what it's capable of ! Hope this inspires more people to try the Fuji system.
Great video Reggie. I switched at the same time as you from Nikon and have been on a similar journey. Although i have only done 12 weddings this year. I overall have loved the fuji experience. At times i have got back and seem quite a few missed shots or muddy looking high iso shots and thought I really need to follow the crowd to Sony. This video really sums up how i feel. In every way. This combo for weddings is perfect. Like you id love to see Mk2’s of all the 1.4 lenses. The F2 versions do not appeal to me. One thing i have really enjoyed that you didn’t mention and another reason I’d find it hard to switch from Fuji now is the ability to change aperture with your left hand on the lens rather than a command wheel. Once you get to grips it is such a better ergonomic experience. For the future better Af-C is needed for sure. And a better way for LR to render the Raws would be a game changer to. They look amazing and so clean on C1 but like you i have no desire to move from Adobe. Keep up the good work 👍
Brilliant review - so much more useful and insightful than the usual spec comparison style reviews (which are still good)! Thank you. Oh, and if you want more views, change the thumbnail to the bride with the tattoos 😬
Thanks for the video ...good stuff . I’ve had my XT3 a year too . I agree they should not have upped the sensor pixels ...low light photography is a bit of a struggle. I wish they would do something that stops me knocking the dials below the shutter speed selector and iso selector ...too many time I knock the lower one when changing the top one . I’m what I would describe as an advanced hobbyist photographer and prefer zoom to prime although I acknowledge why people prefer prime and the benefits . I frequently have to jump between lenses and expose the sensor . After every shoot I inspect with a lens sensor loupe ...if I see anything I use a manual jet blower with sensor pointing down ....anything left I have a wipe brush that is electro statically charged by blasting it with jet blower . Every now and again take it to be professionally cleaned GBP 15 . Liked your comments about applying creativity . Also massively liked your comments about not going to C1 . I use Adobe and have no problems but there are people out there ramping up the hype about C1 ...I tried it and found zero benefit ...just extra cost for full version and extra workflow .
man, fuji has come a long way. I tried to photograph weddings with an X-E1, X-E2, & X-T1 over a decade ago but the cameras didn't perform how I needed them to. So I went the route of A7iii and A7R3. With all the fujifilm tech updates, I really want to go back to Fuji because I feel like the other mirrorless DSLR's are just so heavy.
Really enjoyed the video ! Hope to see a really solid video on flash photography dome day on your channel . I’ve been looking for some and haven’t had much luck finding any that really break it down .
Wow Reg, so glad finally somebody proposes to limit the MP count for better low light - big one!! I don't crop thaaat much anyhow, so think it should be a fairly obvious way to go .... break the spec-wars :D
Adrian III yup, it’s obvious the xt2 and xh1 have the optimum megapixel density for the Fuji crop sensor. 24 is more than enough. Stop there and uses the extra cpu power for low light, af performance, camera speed, etc.
Great review and, as ever, very honest. Great wedding images. Love your style. I would go so far as to say you are edging Mr Mullins in your results, a nice cross over between reportage and informal wedding pics. Sorry Kevin. I love your work too. Learn to use the tools you have and get the 50-140 it has taken some of the best wedding photographs I have ever taken. Beautiful for informal sniping. Keep up the good work.
I really enjoyed your review of your experience to date. I have had my X-T3 for about a year with a focus on video use, but your video makes me realize I have a lot to learn about the photo side. It is nice to see a creator that focuses on content, with an objective perspective, without the "cult of personality" I see emerging on TH-cam. Thanks again!
thanks so much. i try to let what i create be the "personality" i bring to the video. everything else is usually my personal preference or just common sense observations from real world professional use. seems to work so far for me and my audience :)
Great shots. I shot my first wedding (my sister), so I'm no pro. But the 50-140 was a lifesaver of a lens. Really great and the OIS is helpful. Totally agree on the noise and muddy - I found that in some shots, but as you said, I shot enough where I had options with the right in camera settings.
I dipped my toe in the FUji pond in 2013 and got the XE1 with the 35 1.4, which I loved. These days though, technical IQ is so boring and more or less anything, even phones can be good enough for pro work. I believe that if the person who wields the camera, feels good using it, the images will be better. For me I use Fuji because they are small and light, it gives me physical strength to work for a whole day without fatigue and gives me the creativity I need to be able to deliver. I don't think that clients (private persons like weddings, parents and so on, not companies for major campaigns) care if you shoot with a Fuji XT200, XT2, XT10, GFX100 or Hasselblad, as long as you are able to show the emotions in the image :) This makes me happy about photographyand is a great equializer. Of course techincal stuff is fun to nerd out about, but it doesn't matter to 99,99% of the clients.
😁 Dude, they literally listened to you while making the X-T4... Except for the articulating screen - we still don't know whose idea that was. 😏. Great review. Thanks. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Fantastic review by a guy who is actually using this stuff daily and getting paid for it. I’m confused by the title - I listened to the whole video as a podcast and there was zero mention of the X-H1. Did I miss it?
Thanks for the kind words tho. I just want to be an honest photographer giving opinions based on real world use age. I’m tired of youtubers who orchestrate shoots for the sake of making videos haha
@@Reggiebphoto ugh. I get it, but also don't. I stop watching channels that do that shit because it usually means the channel went from sharing opinions and thoughts organically to sensationalization. So thanks for not going sensational in the content, but I was really hoping for some X-H1 info and why/how it failed you over the X-T3.
@@Reggiebphoto Most welcome - I'm looking forward to your next video. I moved from Nikon full frame to all-Fuji not so long ago, and it's great to see other pros using this stuff. I was weighing up a new X-series body and was split between the X-T3 and the X-H1, and you've clarified the decision for me! I also need to get that 50-140mm, for similar reasons as yourself. Happy shootin'!
@@drive7 i've got some other useful xt3 videos so be sure to check those out. as far as future videos goes, is there any type of topic that you're looking for specifically to give me some ideas.
@@Reggiebphoto Checking them out right now - weird that I wasn't already following! I guess as well as your gear and editing videos, which are excellent, it might be cool to throw in something on workflow - everyone has their own way of dealing with this and there are so many ways I know I could improve mine. I was also thinking earlier - how about something on light metering? Events and weddings are extra gnarly situations for light metering, and there might be shooters out there who could benefit from some tips on how to get the best out of their metering options - particularly Fuji shooters.
Nem Perez for those shots I had a gimbal, but I i only brought it to film the review. Lens was 16mm 1.4. Here’s my normal disneyland setup: th-cam.com/video/wBWWzzciNdI/w-d-xo.html
I love this video. Thx for your honest opinion. I'm a sony shooter, and don't want to switch completely but I want a always with me camera. Maybe the Fuji xt4. But for my wedding sessions I would stay with my fullframe lenses. Because without my 70-200 f2.8 GM and my 85 f1.4GM my look would getting lost.
Sorry, prematurely pressed the send button - I am an enthusiast photographer who records travel, family activities, & enjoys street photography (due to the limited video capabilities of my current camera I shoot 95% stills - more video will be taken with a better camera). I refuse to take a tripod with (so everything is hand held) & I don’t like using a flash. Most of the family activities are indoors, so minimal noise at higher ISOs is a target. My big concern with Fuji is the amount of noise in indoor photos. My big concern with Sony if the total package (lens included) would be too big (Tamron 28-75mm) (the Sony body with Sony 24mm 1.4f is acceptable). I know both systems will produce photo with IQ acceptable to me. But I need the system to say “take me with”, which the Lumix easily does (due to its small size). Thank you in advance for your reply.
Thank you Reggie for your prompt reply. I know my comment was lengthy - it was my attempt to provide you with as much information as possible so you could give me guidance. There are really 2 questions 1) I would choose the Fuji because of the excellent IQ & rather compact size. My concern is the amount of noise that is attracted with high ISO values caused by low light indoors. Will the resulting pics have so much noise that is will cause a noticeable distraction. 2) My concern with the Sony is size. Will it be preserved to be “big” to the point of not wanting to take the camera with when I go out for a casual outing (street photography is a planned activity so I don’t have the same concern).
Thanks, nice review with a lot of common sense. I just switched from Canon and I'm loving the X-T3. Your auto-focus setup is also what I use. I think the noise in the Fuji is pretty good. With Canon, I always expose to the right, I've found this true with Fuji but I'm getting better results without ETTR.
Hey Reggie, thanks a lot for sharing your experience and thoughts. You do it in a very nice and genuine way. I nearly made the step from Sony to Fuji just because I want to have more fun schooting with very less post processing. I was considering other brands and Fuji models but finally I think the X-T3 will fulfill my needs and feelings :P Nowadays it is so hard to make a decision because of the tons of opinions from all kind of users. Finally there is always a trade off and YES there (mostly) will be THAT Model to wait for. But I love to hear an opinion from someone who uses the X-T3 intensive and very versatile because so I do. Not professional, just as an ambitious hobby photographer with little kids... Best wishes from Germany and of course subscribed your Chanel ;)
I too love my XT# for being an all round work horse, but I do wish for a better menu system. I miss the Canon menus. And low light autofocus could be a bit better. But your reviews and content are always the best Reggie!
@ 3:40 I cannot believe how did you turn the bride's head up and back so her neck is showing her larynx in an ugly way, and her sternocleidomastoid is from grey's anatomy, sometimes less is better. The rest of the photos are awesome , I envy your talent.
I was so scared when I sold ALL my FF Nikon gear for the X-T3 system! It's been 4 months now with my X-T3 and it just keeps on surprising me. It has outperformed my FF Nikon on just about every level. Everyone knows that FF has better bokeh, better background compression) when shooting wide apertures and seems to be the deal-breaker for the APS-C system. But I have to say that when I put my 16mm f/1.4 on the X-T3 there is no more arguing! I will admit that my D810 had more dynamic range. But the Fuji has more than enough for me and do not miss the D810 at all. My landscapes are fine with the Fuji DR! It has been best decision I have ever made in my photography history! (The switch from Nikon to Fuji) And thank you, Reggie! What is the hubbub all about with Capture One? I tried it and like you, have been using Lightroom for years...and I have had NO, repeat NO issues with Lightroom processing my Fuji raw files! I'm staying with Lightroom also. FUJI ROCKS!! And you are Right ON!!!
@Phil Jones65 We never had IBIS before and no one complained, and my Fuji lens has stabilization, another 'don't care' about that...and with my metal handgrip and thumb rest ... plenty of grip! You'll never be able to convince me otherwise! But at the end of things, that's why they have choices for people. So you can choose the Z7 and I choose the X-T3. Images side by side...you'll be able to tell? I question that.
@Phil Jones65 ??? the price ??? Z7 + 24-70 = 3300.00; X-T3 + 24-70 (equiv.)= 2700.00 and the line of f2 lenses run around 450.00...let me ask this? have you ever shot with the FujiX series cameras? Fuji glass is superior to Nikon glass...but the main reason for the switch was simple. My Nikon D810 and host of lenses were heavy and outdated. I wanted to go mirrorless and get lighter...The Fuji X-T3 is the best APS-C mirrorless camera available., IMHO better than Nikon FF (except, maybe the D850) So ya, I knocked myself out...Adapters? OMG? really? Thank God we have choices in this world!
Phil Jones65 size is the reason I went to fuji. Crop glass is smaller than full frame glass. Ibis is not relevant to my wedding photography at all, so it doesn’t interest me
Phil Jones65 1/250s is enough to freeze shake for me. I’m definitely the minority regarding my style and a gear choices. In my area I’m one of the few shooting Fuji. And even on TH-cam I’m one of the few pro wedding photographers shooting Fuji and posting photo examples from Weddings. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@Reggiebphoto I've encountered some "you did what?" when I switched, but the work/images speak volumes, and now I get "Fuji Respect"...I guess people are just resistant to change. I stand by my convictions! I shot Nikon for 15 years, so I believe I know what I'm talking about, in spite of the resistance. You are right on Reggie...Don't concern yourself with the Jonses of the world!
I just got one last week and I had an issue with the camera not turning on already. I had to take the battery out and put it back in to get the camera to power on.
Great portrait at the 16:49 mark. Can you not charge the X-T3 while using it with an external power source as you do and Sony cameras? It's a huge advantage and it can be attached easily to a SmallRig cadge or even attached to a belt or pocket.
Congrats for this great video, dude! I am currently shooting both, Canon and Fuji (only x-e3). What keeps me away from a full switch to Fuji, is the better rendition of skin colors and the smoother bokeh falloff of the Canon. The Fuji skin colors appear all to be too red/magenta to my taste. This can however partially be solved by manual white balance (however difficult in changing light conditions). Cheers!
Shooting in raw and editing the colors yourself will help to tailor the skin tones to your preferences as well. The bokeh tho is not gonna be as smooth on crop. Just a limitation of the sensor size
Great video, be aware of the in-camera settings regarding sharpness, cause it can cause weird result in post production, and if you have problems with the continuos autofocus it's probably the settings in camera that need to be tweaked, cause they have a big effect on the performance and your settings didn't seem right to me, but i have xt 2 and don't do weddings so i maybe wrong, but if havn't tested all the possible settings to see if there is a better one then go test cause it matters alot to fuji autofocus
i've tweaked all my af settings and discussed them in this video. also for sharpness, i shoot in raw so in camera sharpness doesn't play a factor. thanks for you comment!
@@Reggiebphoto ok, cool. It's just those settings for the autofocus is crucial to get the correct focus and tbh i havn't found my xt2 to disappoint in any way regarding the focus, from racecars to little kids and to me it's just about find the correct combination of settings to make it work as i want. But then again if u already tried all combination of autofocus settings then i can't help you. But would like to know what specific things you tried to take photos of while coming to your conclusion.
Af-c single point, continuous set 2 for bride coming down the aisle. This is wirh 56 1.2, which lenses is problably the bigger culprit rather than the af settings
@@Reggiebphoto aah ok, thx for the answer. I only have the 16-55 2.8 so that's probably why. I guess the 56 don't have the same LM, liniar motors to speed up the focus, or maybe it's something else, but i've had no problems with catching focus on moving objects from fighter jets to cute puppies, of course i don't focus correct all the time, but once i adjust the settings it has no problems focusing. Anyway thx for the answer, it helps me alot picking out a new lens sometime in the future, because focus speed is a big factor for me sometimes 👍
Kristie Jochim it would be a consideration. But there are ways to do onsite backup. People used to do it all the time prior to dual card slots. But yeah, I’m not contemplating switching anyways, so it’s a moot point
@@Reggiebphoto A bit of off topic but maybe you can give me some insight...I have the opportunity to buy the xt3 along with the 56 and 16 1.4 for $1850 from a local photographer. Would that be a good buy for it being used? I'm torn because I already have the 50 and 23 f2s but I've always been curious about the 56. I wish he had the 23 1.4 instead because I'm not sure how much use I would get from the 16. Any thoughts? I'm always so nervous about buying used!
I would rather shoot to one XQD card than dual SD cards. It’s a much more robust and professional format both physically and in the way data in managed and error checked.
Dasa Auto definitely agree with you there. Onsite backups are still needed tho in case of theft when traveling back from wedding, this is separate than reliability of the card medium
Ive been 12years using canon FF + L glasses. Last month i switch to xt3. Becase i dont have a luxuary car to trade with eos R & RF lenses hahaha. Xt3 + 56mm = 1/3 price of eosR + RF 85mm 1.2 What i dont like from apsc are they produce more noise and less exposure compare to FF with same settings. And whole day wedding consume 7 batteries my 5d just 3.
daud daud it’s just the physics of apsc. If you want less noise then the clear answer is go to full frame. There are trade offs on both ends. Up to you to decide what’s important
Well done! Great out of the box shot at the 10:55 mark! Has the lack image stabilization been an issue for you? I plan to buy an X T3, but I'll keep my Sony a6500. It's outstanding with the Sigma 16 mm DC DN f 1.4 Lens and has IBIS, outstanding when doing hand held work. The advantages of full frame are not that great with today's tech. I really don't like the idea of going back to large heavy gear and lenses, having moved from Canon...travel light, get more done!
i shoot wedding photography which i typically live at 1/250s shutter speed. at this shutter speed IBIS is literally irrelevant, haha. unless i'm shooting with telephoto which most good telephoto zooms has ois anyways. for video i see the appeal, but i don't prioritize video.
this isn't the same as what's implemented on other cameras. c1 c2 does not store af settings or exposure settings. it only saves jpeg film simulation and tweaks which is irrelevant to me since i shoot raw.
The “(RIP XH1)” on you title frame feels like clickbait as I was curious about that statement and I felt you didn’t deliver much if anything on that statement. However, I did find some useful information in your video. Thanks for sharing your experience with the X system.
for full transparency it was. i've been researching techniques to improve traffic and growth for small youtube channels, and tried use a jarring title and thumbnail as an experiment. sure enough, it helped to get some people to click on the video. BUT i think the fact that you did watch it through proves that the people who did click it still got value out of the video. it would be another thing if you clicked on it and just didn't think the video was relevant at all. i will be removing the clickbait title and thumbnail after the 10 day mark of my experiment.
David Collins the af can’t be improved further because of the processor. Which is why the xt3 and xt30 have improved af speed. It’s not the camera for me. Nothing wrong with it. Just preference
Has the AF improved with firmware updates? What firmware was used for this video on the x-t3. I am about to purchase one, and don't like your statements that the face and eye detection is still not accurate and fast enough. Love your photos!
Allen Schneider it depends on what your low light expectations are and what your preferred sized and weight of the camera system is. My suggestion is to try them all.
Good video. Have you consider using Iridient X Transformer (as a LR plug-in if you are using Mac), so you can stick with your LR workflow and having better raw files to start with. Also I heard about X-T3 has more noise not much because of the resolution but because of the BSI readout speed that introduces more noise.
Penny Fan I tried it and it slows my workflow down a lot without much improvement to my photos. I showed plenty of example images, did you find any issues with the quality? I’m happy with it and don’t feel any need to adjust
@@Reggiebphoto - unfortunately, we sold all our Nikon and Leica lenses as well. Then, I discovered that adapters were available (a costly learning experience). Incredibly, we adapted a couple of our old Minolta film lenses and one old remaining Nikon 50mm E series. They operate in manual mode and have produced some interesting results. The best results are from our Fujifilm lenses.
Wonderful video! Love your approach! Thank you! Wonder if I should pick up used xt3 with oem grip and 3 OEM batteries for $1100 right now or wait till xt4 is out to maybe save some $?
As a professional portrait photographer i prefer my X-H1 above my X-T3. The X-H1give me a more analogue-ish image than my X-T3. So for me, X-H1 all the way. The only thing i use my X-T3 for is landscape/nature/macro photography.
Gugle Yuser: The image of the X-H1 looks more analoque than the image of an X-T3 in my opinion. I don’t like Sony at all. Sony is good in making Walkmans. LOL.
@@6stringstrum Sony cameras are not enjoyable and lacks character! But the dynamic range, low noise, battery life and eye AF are very impressive. The shutter sound of Fiji cameras is so beautiful and so is the design!
X-T3 vs X-H1 for wedding photography. Which side are you on? My take? You can't shoot what you can't lock AF on. When's the last time a low light first dance came out non-blurry at 1/5s handhold with IBIS :P
Hey Reggie.
Have you experienced image stuttering in the evf when shooting sports?
Not sure I know what stuttering is? I also don’t shoot sports that often
Reggie Ballesteros shooting the kids and panning the action waiting for the moment. Typically watching the game (whether soccer or hockey) through the EVF. Thought I’d ask. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks
singletrack29349 definitely. Wish they were faster at af but they’re not :/
I recently picked up the XH1 to get into the Fuji primes, the optical quality at large apertures and price is the best bargain in photography. I've been very happy with AF and image quality at least matching my old d750 and under rated canon 6d. I don't do weddings and have used focus recompose for the last 2 decades, the XH1 has more AF coverage than I need and the quick AF point selection with the joy stick is fantastic for me. As a bonus being a pro body it has dual card slots with ibis and a vertical grip. The EVF has changed everything for me and I can confidently use there JPEG out of camera now because I can actually see in real time the Final image.
Finally, a REAL photographer reviewing the camera in REAL life conditions! Thank you, awesome video and great work, too.
Shaka haha yes. That’s my theme for this channel :)
People worry too much about gear, I hear this over and over again and again. Everybody is obsessed with full frame and how much better it is, blah blah blah, the funny thing is that the clients don’t even know anything about this. Most of the time all we need to is really just capture all the precious moments and as long as the camera and user can accomplish that then you’re in business. Good video! 👌🏽 I now have 2 X-T3’s and 1 X-T2. I’m very happy with them.
Definitely. Photographer and skill is the real value. Refine those and any gear you touch can create good images.
Reggie Ballesteros yea indeed, therefore a bigger reason I chose fuji is for the aesthetics. It’s a beautiful camera and it looks really good in front of the clients. 😊
True, a lot of it is hype, but being able to crop in when you need to goes a long way.
What's more important than camera features is fluently knowing the camera you currently own; you can get it to perform better than someone who just casually knows their camera and relies on features instead.
@@djlive408 haha i don't really consider that factor for professional work. look of the photos is more important than look fo the gear :P
@@Photographicelements this is paramount. if i trained on an iphone day in and day out i'm sure i can capture images better than a newb with a gfx100 in a demanding situation.
Chasing the art not the specs. Love that
Jackie Chow yup yup. Definitely a freeing feeling. I don’t feel the need to buy everything that gets released haha
as an added bonus here I do love the way you actually take the time to reply and connect with the viewers on your channel this is sometimes lacking on other channels and its a nice touch i mean we are all busy but its nice to see someone take that time to do that
michael reynolds thanks for taking the time to notice it! With the internet, I get my fair share of negative and positive comments ( and sometimes downright disrespectful or hostile comments) but I try my best to respond to everyone who’s invested the time to watch a video of mine. It’s the least I can do :)
Outstanding. I've been shooting professionally for 28 years. Most of my work is full-frame Nikon, but I've gradually introduced the Fuji X-Pro2 into some of my workflow. This is one of the most thorough and concise videos about how the X-T3 works FOR YOU. Very well-thought out and obviously a lot of time & effort went into it. (Love the rant, too!) Keep up the great work!
Haha yes. Everything should be taken with a grain of salt because it’s my preference, but thanks for noticing the work I put into it. Hoping it gives people some inspiration and perspective on what can be done wirh this beast of a camera in real world pro use.
I would say move to Nikon mirrorless. Only because I am assuming you have the glass. And of course less noise like he said. Xpro damn good camera tho.
Sorry meant to add that I went from Nikon, to Fuji, to Sony for professional work. Left Nikon only because at the time I just didn’t like they way the innovation. Left Fuji because of Lightroom issues. Would still be using if the best files did not come from capture one. Like Video said I am not into messing up my work flow. The Sony 3rd series are great. Color science not as good as Fuji or Nikon but raw you can get what you need. And now with 3rd party finally here lenses are priced competitively.
@@jamesjackson4264 already sold the glass. i made another video on why i switched if you want to check that one out. it explains my personal preferences for why i stuck with fujifilm despite it being the "non logical" choice
@@jamesjackson4264 yup my second shooter uses sony and i can match his raws seamlessly to mine. shoot with what you like. i'm making fuji work for me in the meantime.
The 50-140 is a ridiculously good lens. I highly recommend it. In terms of sharpness, it's up there with the Canon 70-200 f/2.8L IS III. Bokeh is a bit lacking compared to full-frame 70-200's, but I'm of the mindset that bokeh is overrated, so I don't much care.
The bokeh will literally 1.5 less cool lol. Just cause of crop factor. But yeah I just need the reach.
Your wedding photos are brilliant!
thanks!
Wow. Thank you. This is the most comprehensive long term camera review I have ever seen. For any brand/camera!
Awesome work, dude ❤️
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
This was a well-done, thought out review of your experiences with using the X-T3... excellent!
Jay T. Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!!
You deserve all the recognition and success coming for you... Thanks for such a thorough review with so many great photos that show what the gear is capable of.
Also, treat yourself and get the 50-140... With your style and work, I can see it becoming one of your go-to lenses
Thanks my friend! And yes, I need the $$$ First before I can do it haha
dude its really hard trying to soak up all your trying to say when you have absolutely gorgeous images onscreen I do love your work ive just found you and wow!! loved this review and subbed
michael reynolds tha is so much for the kind words brother!
This is the video that so many people want who are looking to dive into the Fuji ecosystem for professional work. Top notch and to the point 👍🏻Btw your photos are beautiful! Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much
I regards to cleaning the sensor I can tell you I was very apprehensive at first but now I do quite frequently since I'm regularly changing lenses in the outdoors on windy, dusty and wet conditions. I use the aps-c sensor cleaning swabs from VSGO and the optical cleaning fluid from Eclipse. Really enjoy all of your videos, thanks for putting in the effort to upload great free content for us all to watch.
Thanks for the tips!
@17:20 You can save your custom settings up to 7 I believe and you can access it with the Q button. C1, C2 etc..
Kusanagi these don’t save exposure settings or af settings. I Shoot jn raw so C1 c2 is irrelevant to what I’m trying to have access to.
Black Panther!
I feel the same way about Lightroom, I've been using it since Lr2, I have the presets, and I'm lightning fast at it, so after a long day and 2000 photos, Lightroom just makes sense.
I appreciate this video, especially the pros & cons, and directly from your experience, not just reading specs or being a fanboy; it is the most helpful. I also appreciate you sharing the problems you've encountered, and how you've overcome them; I love how it's basically ->just be a better photographer & know your settings.
Any repair shop can clean a sensor, just research Fuji authorized dealer. I use the sensor blow can (forget the name right now, avail from FilmTools, AbleCine, etc), the brush and the hand squeeze blow options, but leave the fluid sensor cleaning to the professionals.
The XT3 is an amazing camera. Those Fuji lenses tho...
I feel Fuji will soon release the XH2, with all of the XT3 features, plus image stabilization. And then a few months later release the XT4.
thanks so much. you really do get me haha. i'm all about less spec sheet and features, and just learning the limitations of your camera and seeing if you as the photographer are willing to overcome them or need the camera to overcome them. no right or wrong way, it's just being honest with what kidn of photographer an individual is. glad you enjoyed the vidoe! and yes LR for life lol
Btw forgot to say that I really like your content, alot of good stuff, and none of the high pitched half screaming for getting peoples attention. Awesome!
Lol
I also just 'finished' switching from Nikon. Finished as in all my Nikon stuff is gone, but not finished buying Fuji stuff. The video was great, thanks for the time it took to make it!
+1 SUB!
Scott Alexander you’re welcome! Check out my wedding gear video for examples of photos from the large aperture primes
Apart from the things you mentioned in the video, I would love it if they beefed up the joystick, buttons and command dials a little bit and make them feel more substantial.
Michael I would definitely not be opposed to that. Good call!
Fuji wedding photographer here as well. Absolutely loving it. About to upgrade my XT2 to a XT3.
GC9000 for wedding Photography you will not regret it. Af is much better.
Reggie Ballesteros I know you did a video on the xt3 vs XH1. I use the XH1 for my 56 and XT range for my 23. Kinda gives me the best of both worlds where I need it. My favorite thing about the XH1 is actually the quiet shutter. For weddings I really prefer it.
I moved from Canon 5D MII to Fujifilm XT3. Love it!
nice!
Don't u miss low light performance and the dynamic range?
@@aight365 the 5D mkii is not better in any of those.
Hey Reggie! I just switched from Canon to Fuji XT3 and your channel has being amazing so far. Good quality content! Well done. Keep up the great work. 👍
Danilo Prado thanks so much! Glad to help
Great vid, thanks. I have Nikon D5, D800e and XT-3 I use all of them depending on what I am shooting. Very happy with the XT-3. I really like your photos.
Anthony Burns thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video and the photos :)
Good job Reggie. Re pushing two or more stops, the answer surely is to get it right in camera.
Steve Vaughan yup, truth my friend
You always have honest unbiased info with your Fuji reviews. I completely agree with all of your findings. They mirror mine. I give you a lot of credit for shooting professional weddings with this camera system. Knowing the afc struggles in low light and especially with some of the older lenses. I use single point as well and keep the focus square as big as I can for the subject. It took me a while to get comfortable shooting high iso, but as soon as I stopped worrying and ensured I was fully exposing the noise is really not an issue. I have noticed the brighter you expose the less noticeable the noise is. So often I will expose more than I have to without blowing out highlights and dial back the exposure in post and the photos are super clean. In many cases you can not even see the noise even at very high iso. The color holds together well at high iso as well. Thanks again for the time you put into your videos and the info you share. And btw I still use Lightroom too. I tried capture one too and found it not as versatile and I actually prefer the colors in Lightroom. As far as the worm it’s not even noticeable, and with the Lightroom texture slider now sharpening is as good as capture one.
What have you found is the acceptable high end of the iso range with the expose to the right technique you mention? Thanks
@@kkam7044 12,800. keep the histogram all the way to the right, that is the key or else you will see the noise. I shoot on auto iso and T setting. Then I use the dials to adjust the shutter speed where I want it first then adjust the exposure with the iso. I shoot wildlife, people, and indoor engagements like this.
@@kkam7044 As Reggie said make sure you fill the frame with your composition. If you are shooting high iso, cropping in will degrade the image quality fairly fast.
@@PT-re2gi Interesting, thanks for the information
Thanks for all your insight! Definitely agree with the exposing brighter!
What a great video Reggie! Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks my friend
This was a super interesting video. I shoot Nikon/Sony and have been taking a hard look at selling all my gear and going with Fuji, so this was right up my alley.
Trevor Christensen don’t sell your Sony and nikons till you watch this th-cam.com/video/SgUmhLQ0zHM/w-d-xo.html fuji is not an exact match to the low light capabilities or Nikon or Sony frame. I don’t want to give you false expectations haha.
I also wanted to stay with LR after getting an XT1 and XT2, but the truth is, C1 really is that much better. I would argue its better in general because its the more capable programm, but for fuji in particular it really is far ahead. Better noise performance somehow, better able to push shadows or exposure and no (sharpening) artifacts. Even with 3rd party x-trans transformers C1 is still better. My 2 cents on that matter.
Goggi thanks for the comment
I wholeheartedly agree and understand why Mr. Ballesteros would stay with his software of choice... with that said, it is clear that LR does not process Fujifilm(X-Trans sensor) RAW files as good as C1... not even close. My question is why Phase One Capture One can do it, but the issue still persists in Adobe LightRoom? I'm personally in a different place with photography, so the switch to C1 was a no-brainer. I have also dumped Premiere for Davinci Resolve! Still no easy route going away from Photoshop, but I am trying to keep it more simple and get as much right SOOC.
Jay T. The problem persists because of market share. Bayer sensors dominate the market and most lr users. Why change the entire platform to appease a small percentage. That’s my guess. For me the editing plays only one factor in my image quality. Lighting, composition, and for my line of work, posing, play a much bigger role than demosaicing or sharpening algorithms.
You have some really beautiful images that you show in passing in this video. Inspiring work, Reggie. Thank you.
Thanks Iain!
You can create custom settings in the XT3, just edit save custom settings, then press Q to easily switch between your custom settings
Brian Joseph Wangenheim it does not save shutter speed setting, aperture setting, af setting, or any other camera settings. The custom modes on Sony and Nikon do.
Reggie Ballesteros That’s the reason for the dials on the body and aperture ring on the lens. You can set those parameters before you even power on the camera.
@@kazcnepj i get that. but if you need to switch from shutter drag flash to freeze action flash, you can do that in a matter of a split second on nikon with one dial turn. it takes 3 dial turns on fuji. it's a preference thing. i make it work regardless. all i'm saying is if they want to implement in a firmware update i'll accept it.
Reggie your da man... Wedding photography, not my cuppa tea, but your insight is appreciated
Bran Ristic glad you got some use of the video regardless
Awesome video as always dude ! You really do push the limits of the X-T3 and show what it's capable of ! Hope this inspires more people to try the Fuji system.
Thanks Darren!
Great camera and great video! Well done man, keep up the good work.
Maine Mountain Media much appreciated my friend
Superb Video. I just today got my XT3. Got that inspiration from you. I have subscribed. Look forward to your content. Thank You
So glad to inspire!
Very nice video. Honest, open, and well thought out. Very refreshing.
Bob Hanuman thanks so much for the kind words
Awesome photo examples and fair review. Subscribed. 📸
Alvin Bartolome thanks! Let me know if you have any video requests that I can add to my long list of requests :P
Great video Reggie. I switched at the same time as you from Nikon and have been on a similar journey. Although i have only done 12 weddings this year. I overall have loved the fuji experience. At times i have got back and seem quite a few missed shots or muddy looking high iso shots and thought I really need to follow the crowd to Sony.
This video really sums up how i feel. In every way. This combo for weddings is perfect. Like you id love to see Mk2’s of all the 1.4 lenses. The F2 versions do not appeal to me.
One thing i have really enjoyed that you didn’t mention and another reason I’d find it hard to switch from Fuji now is the ability to change aperture with your left hand on the lens rather than a command wheel. Once you get to grips it is such a better ergonomic experience.
For the future better Af-C is needed for sure. And a better way for LR to render the Raws would be a game changer to. They look amazing and so clean on C1 but like you i have no desire to move from Adobe.
Keep up the good work 👍
Adam Beale Photography ah yes. I mention the aperture ergonomics in my video of why I switched to fuji. Forgot to mention it again in this video haha.
Reggie, thanks for this viceo with lots of useful information and the the very fair description of the x-t3 properties.
thanks my friend!
Brilliant review - so much more useful and insightful than the usual spec comparison style reviews (which are still good)! Thank you. Oh, and if you want more views, change the thumbnail to the bride with the tattoos 😬
Alex Brooke-Smith haha, good suggestion
Thanks for the video ...good stuff . I’ve had my XT3 a year too . I agree they should not have upped the sensor pixels ...low light photography is a bit of a struggle. I wish they would do something that stops me knocking the dials below the shutter speed selector and iso selector ...too many time I knock the lower one when changing the top one . I’m what I would describe as an advanced hobbyist photographer and prefer zoom to prime although I acknowledge why people prefer prime and the benefits . I frequently have to jump between lenses and expose the sensor . After every shoot I inspect with a lens sensor loupe ...if I see anything I use a manual jet blower with sensor pointing down ....anything left I have a wipe brush that is electro statically charged by blasting it with jet blower . Every now and again take it to be professionally cleaned GBP 15 . Liked your comments about applying creativity . Also massively liked your comments about not going to C1 . I use Adobe and have no problems but there are people out there ramping up the hype about C1 ...I tried it and found zero benefit ...just extra cost for full version and extra workflow .
Glad you share a lot of the same observations!
man, fuji has come a long way. I tried to photograph weddings with an X-E1, X-E2, & X-T1 over a decade ago but the cameras didn't perform how I needed them to. So I went the route of A7iii and A7R3. With all the fujifilm tech updates, I really want to go back to Fuji because I feel like the other mirrorless DSLR's are just so heavy.
Really enjoyed the video ! Hope to see a really solid video on flash photography dome day on your channel . I’ve been looking for some and haven’t had much luck finding any that really break it down .
Taking my time with that one cause I want it to be a super thorough video on flash
Wow Reg, so glad finally somebody proposes to limit the MP count for better low light - big one!! I don't crop thaaat much anyhow, so think it should be a fairly obvious way to go .... break the spec-wars :D
Adrian III yup, it’s obvious the xt2 and xh1 have the optimum megapixel density for the Fuji crop sensor. 24 is more than enough. Stop there and uses the extra cpu power for low light, af performance, camera speed, etc.
Great review and, as ever, very honest. Great wedding images. Love your style. I would go so far as to say you are edging Mr Mullins in your results, a nice cross over between reportage and informal wedding pics. Sorry Kevin. I love your work too. Learn to use the tools you have and get the 50-140 it has taken some of the best wedding photographs I have ever taken. Beautiful for informal sniping. Keep up the good work.
Thanks my friend!
Really good review! Subscribed!
Ammaar Mufti thanks so much!
Fantastic review one more time as usual👍
thanks for the continued support man! you've been with me from the start :)
I really enjoyed your review of your experience to date. I have had my X-T3 for about a year with a focus on video use, but your video makes me realize I have a lot to learn about the photo side. It is nice to see a creator that focuses on content, with an objective perspective, without the "cult of personality" I see emerging on TH-cam. Thanks again!
thanks so much. i try to let what i create be the "personality" i bring to the video. everything else is usually my personal preference or just common sense observations from real world professional use. seems to work so far for me and my audience :)
Great shots. I shot my first wedding (my sister), so I'm no pro. But the 50-140 was a lifesaver of a lens. Really great and the OIS is helpful. Totally agree on the noise and muddy - I found that in some shots, but as you said, I shot enough where I had options with the right in camera settings.
hopefully i can get one soon :)
I switched about 3 years ago, all fine so far.
Constantin Menier Malanciuc good stuff. Been on Fuji since 2014. First year doing my weddings on it tho
I dipped my toe in the FUji pond in 2013 and got the XE1 with the 35 1.4, which I loved. These days though, technical IQ is so boring and more or less anything, even phones can be good enough for pro work. I believe that if the person who wields the camera, feels good using it, the images will be better. For me I use Fuji because they are small and light, it gives me physical strength to work for a whole day without fatigue and gives me the creativity I need to be able to deliver. I don't think that clients (private persons like weddings, parents and so on, not companies for major campaigns) care if you shoot with a Fuji XT200, XT2, XT10, GFX100 or Hasselblad, as long as you are able to show the emotions in the image :) This makes me happy about photographyand is a great equializer. Of course techincal stuff is fun to nerd out about, but it doesn't matter to 99,99% of the clients.
Thanks for the comment
😁 Dude, they literally listened to you while making the X-T4... Except for the articulating screen - we still don't know whose idea that was. 😏. Great review. Thanks. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yeah the screen I didn’t want :(
Fantastic review by a guy who is actually using this stuff daily and getting paid for it. I’m confused by the title - I listened to the whole video as a podcast and there was zero mention of the X-H1. Did I miss it?
Sorry lol. Just clickbait :P. Just applying some youtube tips for growth. And it actually did increase my video clickthru rate by 5%
Thanks for the kind words tho. I just want to be an honest photographer giving opinions based on real world use age. I’m tired of youtubers who orchestrate shoots for the sake of making videos haha
Reggie Ballesteros good point! I was actually looking for X-H1 videos.
@@Reggiebphoto ugh. I get it, but also don't. I stop watching channels that do that shit because it usually means the channel went from sharing opinions and thoughts organically to sensationalization.
So thanks for not going sensational in the content, but I was really hoping for some X-H1 info and why/how it failed you over the X-T3.
K. Adam Christensen my bad my friend. :(
Keep the good work up bro
Aqua Noobie thanks my friend!
Great video Reggie!!!!
Thanks!
Superb video, thanks Reggie
drive7 thanks so much!
@@Reggiebphoto Most welcome - I'm looking forward to your next video. I moved from Nikon full frame to all-Fuji not so long ago, and it's great to see other pros using this stuff. I was weighing up a new X-series body and was split between the X-T3 and the X-H1, and you've clarified the decision for me! I also need to get that 50-140mm, for similar reasons as yourself. Happy shootin'!
@@drive7 i've got some other useful xt3 videos so be sure to check those out. as far as future videos goes, is there any type of topic that you're looking for specifically to give me some ideas.
@@Reggiebphoto Checking them out right now - weird that I wasn't already following! I guess as well as your gear and editing videos, which are excellent, it might be cool to throw in something on workflow - everyone has their own way of dealing with this and there are so many ways I know I could improve mine. I was also thinking earlier - how about something on light metering? Events and weddings are extra gnarly situations for light metering, and there might be shooters out there who could benefit from some tips on how to get the best out of their metering options - particularly Fuji shooters.
drive7 great suggestion. I do have some tips at the beginning of my “maximize dynamic range of Fuji cameras” video. But I can go more in depth
19:38 Wow! These shots from Disney are amazing. What setup did you bring to the park? I love my X-T3 to death!
Nem Perez for those shots I had a gimbal, but I i only brought it to film the review. Lens was 16mm 1.4. Here’s my normal disneyland setup: th-cam.com/video/wBWWzzciNdI/w-d-xo.html
I love this video. Thx for your honest opinion. I'm a sony shooter, and don't want to switch completely but I want a always with me camera. Maybe the Fuji xt4. But for my wedding sessions I would stay with my fullframe lenses. Because without my 70-200 f2.8 GM and my 85 f1.4GM my look would getting lost.
you're welcome!
Sorry, prematurely pressed the send button - I am an enthusiast photographer who records travel, family activities, & enjoys street photography (due to the limited video capabilities of my current camera I shoot 95% stills - more video will be taken with a better camera). I refuse to take a tripod with (so everything is hand held) & I don’t like using a flash. Most of the family activities are indoors, so minimal noise at higher ISOs is a target. My big concern with Fuji is the amount of noise in indoor photos. My big concern with Sony if the total package (lens included) would be too big (Tamron 28-75mm) (the Sony body with Sony 24mm 1.4f is acceptable). I know both systems will produce photo with IQ acceptable to me. But I need the system to say “take me with”, which the Lumix easily does (due to its small size).
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Morrie Glick thabks for the context and Insight! I’d be happy to provide some input. Can you clarify exactly what your question is?
Thank you Reggie for your prompt reply. I know my comment was lengthy - it was my attempt to provide you with as much information as possible so you could give me guidance. There are really 2 questions 1) I would choose the Fuji because of the excellent IQ & rather compact size. My concern is the amount of noise that is attracted with high ISO values caused by low light indoors. Will the resulting pics have so much noise that is will cause a noticeable distraction. 2) My concern with the Sony is size. Will it be preserved to be “big” to the point of not wanting to take the camera with when I go out for a casual outing (street photography is a planned activity so I don’t have the same concern).
Thanks, nice review with a lot of common sense. I just switched from Canon and I'm loving the X-T3. Your auto-focus setup is also what I use. I think the noise in the Fuji is pretty good. With Canon, I always expose to the right, I've found this true with Fuji but I'm getting better results without ETTR.
yup common sense is where i base most of my photography decisions haha. it's how i avoid gas (gear acquisition syndrome) :P
Hey Reggie,
thanks a lot for sharing your experience and thoughts.
You do it in a very nice and genuine way.
I nearly made the step from Sony to Fuji just because I want to have more fun schooting with very less post processing. I was considering other brands and Fuji models but finally I think the X-T3 will fulfill my needs and feelings :P
Nowadays it is so hard to make a decision because of the tons of opinions from all kind of users. Finally there is always a trade off and YES there (mostly) will be THAT Model to wait for.
But I love to hear an opinion from someone who uses the X-T3 intensive and very versatile because so I do.
Not professional, just as an ambitious hobby photographer with little kids...
Best wishes from Germany and of course subscribed your Chanel ;)
Mara Dona If you have other questions just let me know!
I too love my XT# for being an all round work horse, but I do wish for a better menu system. I miss the Canon menus. And low light autofocus could be a bit better. But your reviews and content are always the best Reggie!
I’m fien wirh the menus. Just wish it had a custom user mode
Great, well balanced review .... lots of work putting that together!!
yup, i've been editing it for like 2 weeks straight. most of my videos are edited in one evening haha.
solid vide, would like to see more creative process videos! and also general shooting BTS stuff man
bts wedding videos are on their way soon. what type of creative process are you referring to? love to gather ideas from you guys for future videos.
@ 3:40 I cannot believe how did you turn the bride's head up and back so her neck is showing her larynx in an ugly way, and her sternocleidomastoid is from grey's anatomy, sometimes less is better.
The rest of the photos are awesome , I envy your talent.
PhotoZen truth is the groom is way taller than her. That’s why she’s looking up. But regardless thanks for the feedback
What lenses were you using for the wedding they look amazing
Which wedding?
Thanks for the content - always learn lots
cactus flash system rocks too
I’ve never tried those yet. 🤔
I was so scared when I sold ALL my FF Nikon gear for the X-T3 system! It's been 4 months now with my X-T3 and it just keeps on surprising me. It has outperformed my FF Nikon on just about every level. Everyone knows that FF has better bokeh, better background compression) when shooting wide apertures and seems to be the deal-breaker for the APS-C system. But I have to say that when I put my 16mm f/1.4 on the X-T3 there is no more arguing! I will admit that my D810 had more dynamic range. But the Fuji has more than enough for me and do not miss the D810 at all. My landscapes are fine with the Fuji DR! It has been best decision I have ever made in my photography history! (The switch from Nikon to Fuji) And thank you, Reggie! What is the hubbub all about with Capture One? I tried it and like you, have been using Lightroom for years...and I have had NO, repeat NO issues with Lightroom processing my Fuji raw files! I'm staying with Lightroom also.
FUJI ROCKS!! And you are Right ON!!!
@Phil Jones65 We never had IBIS before and no one complained, and my Fuji lens has stabilization, another 'don't care' about that...and with my metal handgrip and thumb rest ...
plenty of grip! You'll never be able to convince me otherwise! But at the end of things, that's why they have choices for people. So you can choose the Z7 and I choose the X-T3.
Images side by side...you'll be able to tell? I question that.
@Phil Jones65 ??? the price ??? Z7 + 24-70 = 3300.00; X-T3 + 24-70 (equiv.)= 2700.00 and the line of f2 lenses run around 450.00...let me ask this? have you ever shot with the FujiX series cameras? Fuji glass is superior to Nikon glass...but the main reason for the switch was simple. My Nikon D810 and host of lenses were heavy and outdated. I wanted to go mirrorless and get lighter...The Fuji X-T3 is the best APS-C mirrorless camera available., IMHO better than Nikon FF (except, maybe the D850) So ya, I knocked myself out...Adapters? OMG? really? Thank God we have choices in this world!
Phil Jones65 size is the reason I went to fuji. Crop glass is smaller than full frame glass. Ibis is not relevant to my wedding photography at all, so it doesn’t interest me
Phil Jones65 1/250s is enough to freeze shake for me. I’m definitely the minority regarding my style and a gear choices. In my area I’m one of the few shooting Fuji. And even on TH-cam I’m one of the few pro wedding photographers shooting Fuji and posting photo examples from
Weddings. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@Reggiebphoto I've encountered some "you did what?" when I switched, but the work/images speak volumes, and now I get "Fuji Respect"...I guess people are just resistant to change. I stand by my convictions! I shot Nikon for 15 years, so I believe I know what I'm talking about, in spite of the resistance. You are right on Reggie...Don't concern yourself with the Jonses of the world!
I just got one last week and I had an issue with the camera not turning on already. I had to take the battery out and put it back in to get the camera to power on.
Sorry to hear. After updating firmware I haven’t had any lockup’s.
Sir fuji xt3 ya nikon z6 which better camera
Vijay Parmar better camera depends on your needs. Image quality alone, I would think the z6 but I haven’t tried one myself
Appreciate the setting tips!
Grant Seymour no problem my friend!
Great portrait at the 16:49 mark. Can you not charge the X-T3 while using it with an external power source as you do and Sony cameras? It's a huge advantage and it can be attached easily to a SmallRig cadge or even attached to a belt or pocket.
you can. it's just not very easy or practical to do when shooting a wedding with two bodies. it would also just play a toll on my wrists.
Congrats for this great video, dude! I am currently shooting both, Canon and Fuji (only x-e3). What keeps me away from a full switch to Fuji, is the better rendition of skin colors and the smoother bokeh falloff of the Canon. The Fuji skin colors appear all to be too red/magenta to my taste. This can however partially be solved by manual white balance (however difficult in changing light conditions). Cheers!
Shooting in raw and editing the colors yourself will help to tailor the skin tones to your preferences as well. The bokeh tho is not gonna be as smooth on crop. Just a limitation of the sensor size
Great video, be aware of the in-camera settings regarding sharpness, cause it can cause weird result in post production, and if you have problems with the continuos autofocus it's probably the settings in camera that need to be tweaked, cause they have a big effect on the performance and your settings didn't seem right to me, but i have xt 2 and don't do weddings so i maybe wrong, but if havn't tested all the possible settings to see if there is a better one then go test cause it matters alot to fuji autofocus
i've tweaked all my af settings and discussed them in this video. also for sharpness, i shoot in raw so in camera sharpness doesn't play a factor. thanks for you comment!
@@Reggiebphoto ok, cool. It's just those settings for the autofocus is crucial to get the correct focus and tbh i havn't found my xt2 to disappoint in any way regarding the focus, from racecars to little kids and to me it's just about find the correct combination of settings to make it work as i want. But then again if u already tried all combination of autofocus settings then i can't help you. But would like to know what specific things you tried to take photos of while coming to your conclusion.
Af-c single point, continuous set 2 for bride coming down the aisle. This is wirh 56 1.2, which lenses is problably the bigger culprit rather than the af settings
@@Reggiebphoto aah ok, thx for the answer. I only have the 16-55 2.8 so that's probably why. I guess the 56 don't have the same LM, liniar motors to speed up the focus, or maybe it's something else, but i've had no problems with catching focus on moving objects from fighter jets to cute puppies, of course i don't focus correct all the time, but once i adjust the settings it has no problems focusing. Anyway thx for the answer, it helps me alot picking out a new lens sometime in the future, because focus speed is a big factor for me sometimes 👍
do you use battery grip?
Ralph Emerson I did for the first wedding but that’s it. Ever since then I use no battery grip
Doesn’t the Nikon Z6 only have 1 card slot? Would that make you a bit nervous?
Kristie Jochim it would be a consideration. But there are ways to do onsite backup. People used to do it all the time prior to dual card slots. But yeah, I’m not contemplating switching anyways, so it’s a moot point
@@Reggiebphoto A bit of off topic but maybe you can give me some insight...I have the opportunity to buy the xt3 along with the 56 and 16 1.4 for $1850 from a local photographer. Would that be a good buy for it being used? I'm torn because I already have the 50 and 23 f2s but I've always been curious about the 56. I wish he had the 23 1.4 instead because I'm not sure how much use I would get from the 16. Any thoughts? I'm always so nervous about buying used!
@@kristiejochim3170 i personally never purchased used gear. so i can't really comment on that, ha.
I would rather shoot to one XQD card than dual SD cards. It’s a much more robust and professional format both physically and in the way data in managed and error checked.
Dasa Auto definitely agree with you there. Onsite backups are still needed tho in case of theft when traveling back from wedding, this is separate than reliability of the card medium
Ive been 12years using canon FF + L glasses.
Last month i switch to xt3.
Becase i dont have a luxuary car to trade with eos R & RF lenses hahaha.
Xt3 + 56mm = 1/3 price of eosR + RF 85mm 1.2
What i dont like from apsc are they produce more noise and less exposure compare to FF with same settings.
And whole day wedding consume 7 batteries my 5d just 3.
daud daud it’s just the physics of apsc. If you want less noise then the clear answer is go to full frame. There are trade offs on both ends. Up to you to decide what’s important
Well done! Great out of the box shot at the 10:55 mark! Has the lack image stabilization been an issue for you? I plan to buy an X T3, but I'll keep my Sony a6500. It's outstanding with the Sigma 16 mm DC DN f 1.4 Lens and has IBIS, outstanding when doing hand held work. The advantages of full frame are not that great with today's tech. I really don't like the idea of going back to large heavy gear and lenses, having moved from Canon...travel light, get more done!
i shoot wedding photography which i typically live at 1/250s shutter speed. at this shutter speed IBIS is literally irrelevant, haha. unless i'm shooting with telephoto which most good telephoto zooms has ois anyways. for video i see the appeal, but i don't prioritize video.
Is you Lightroom present available in mobile APP?
Hongbin Li if you’re install the presets on the lightroom app on desktop, it will sync over to lightroom mobile
Hey Reggie, do all photometry options actually work when being in full manual?
They don’t actually measure anything as you’re shooting in manual
I have a XT20 and I'm planning to be a Wedding and Portrait Photographer. Any tips for me, Sir? Thank God I found your channel! You rock! 🍻
Shoot manual. Learn how to see light. Learn how to pose and make your clients comfortable. (Notice how all these are not gear related :P)
@@Reggiebphoto thank you Sir! Noted! :)
17:22 Add 'Select Custom Setting' to My Menu for quick access.
this isn't the same as what's implemented on other cameras. c1 c2 does not store af settings or exposure settings. it only saves jpeg film simulation and tweaks which is irrelevant to me since i shoot raw.
Beautiful work friend
thanks so much!
Very nice portfolio brother. Love my Fuji’s but sorry not leaving my Canon 5D4.
Thanks my friend. Yeah the fujis aren’t for everyone. Use the gear you like. That’s my take on it
The “(RIP XH1)” on you title frame feels like clickbait as I was curious about that statement and I felt you didn’t deliver much if anything on that statement. However, I did find some useful information in your video. Thanks for sharing your experience with the X system.
for full transparency it was. i've been researching techniques to improve traffic and growth for small youtube channels, and tried use a jarring title and thumbnail as an experiment. sure enough, it helped to get some people to click on the video. BUT i think the fact that you did watch it through proves that the people who did click it still got value out of the video. it would be another thing if you clicked on it and just didn't think the video was relevant at all. i will be removing the clickbait title and thumbnail after the 10 day mark of my experiment.
@@Reggiebphoto Ok Reggie but I try to stay away from clickbait. I'll let it go this time, lol.
Jeff Smith not something I try to do often. So my apologies.
Reggie Ballesteros Accepted, thank you. 🙂
What’s wrong with the X-H1?
It’s being discontinued soon I’m fairly certain.
Reggie Ballesteros that doesn’t explain what’s wrong with it? Do you think it have a problem now the firmware has matured more? Thanks 🙏
David Collins the af can’t be improved further because of the processor. Which is why the xt3 and xt30 have improved af speed. It’s not the camera for me. Nothing wrong with it. Just preference
Amazing informational review my man, subbed. I am running an A7SII and need a second reliable camera for my main shots.
Iguana Divergent nice! Thanks for the sub my friend!
Great video brother. Very thoughtful and intelligent ;)
Much appreciated!
Awesomely informatieve video! Thanks Reggie!
thanks for watching!
Has the AF improved with firmware updates? What firmware was used for this video on the x-t3. I am about to purchase one, and don't like your statements that the face and eye detection is still not accurate and fast enough. Love your photos!
They’ve updated it but it’s not at the same level as Sony. I prefer not using Face/eye detecg
@@Reggiebphoto Also on the x-t4? Rumors has it that x-t3 will be updated to perform like x-t4. Meaning subject tracking as well.
I dknt have an xt4. In general I use af/s single point for all pro work. Never face and eye detect. I’m still weary of it
For a serious amateur would you recommend the xt3 over the a7iii orvtje z6?
Allen Schneider it depends on what your low light expectations are and what your preferred sized and weight of the camera system is. My suggestion is to try them all.
Nice! Lovely pictures as well!
Thanks!
Good video. Have you consider using Iridient X Transformer (as a LR plug-in if you are using Mac), so you can stick with your LR workflow and having better raw files to start with.
Also I heard about X-T3 has more noise not much because of the resolution but because of the BSI readout speed that introduces more noise.
Penny Fan I tried it and it slows my workflow down a lot without much improvement to my photos. I showed plenty of example images, did you find any issues with the quality? I’m happy with it and don’t feel any need to adjust
Reggie, have you adapted your old Nikon lenses to the X-T3?
Sold them all
@@Reggiebphoto - unfortunately, we sold all our Nikon and Leica lenses as well. Then, I discovered that adapters were available (a costly learning experience). Incredibly, we adapted a couple of our old Minolta film lenses and one old remaining Nikon 50mm E series. They operate in manual mode and have produced some interesting results. The best results are from our Fujifilm lenses.
Wonderful video! Love your approach! Thank you!
Wonder if I should pick up used xt3 with oem grip and 3 OEM batteries for $1100 right now or wait till xt4 is out to maybe save some $?
Doug's Fan it really depends on what you need and what’s important to you. Xt4 will likely be very close to 2000 from my predictions
Files postproduction, LR or CaputureOne?
Lorenzo Tds Lr for me. But it’s personal preference.
Solid video. Thank you. 🎉
I would just take the camera to get it Cleaned. My local camera shop where i bought my X-T3 included free sensor cleaning for life.
pedro leal thats a good deal!
@@Reggiebphoto To be fair, it takes 1-2min and if you aren't doing it worng on purpose you wont fail^^
As a professional portrait photographer i prefer my X-H1 above my X-T3. The X-H1give me a more analogue-ish image than my X-T3. So for me, X-H1 all the way. The only thing i use my X-T3 for is landscape/nature/macro photography.
qualaup interesting observation. Thanks for your comment
What do you mean with "analogue-ish"?
Do you mean XT-3 has a digital look to it?
I'm experimenting with Fuji X-H1 vs my Sony A7iii these days.
Gugle Yuser: The image of the X-H1 looks more analoque than the image of an X-T3 in my opinion. I don’t like Sony at all. Sony is good in making Walkmans. LOL.
@@6stringstrum Sony cameras are not enjoyable and lacks character! But the dynamic range, low noise, battery life and eye AF are very impressive. The shutter sound of Fiji cameras is so beautiful and so is the design!
How you live without ibis for video?
Denis Sandmann I dont shoot video professionally.
@@Reggiebphoto that footage of the star wars stuff looks really good. Just wondered how this was shot?
Denis Sandmann gimbal with 4k 60fps footage