Switching to Fujifilm - the X-T3 has landed
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- Straight from the get go, let me just say, I am a big admirer of Canon cameras, glass and all that the brand stands for. This journey is more to do with moving on to find something lighter, that travels well, that, well... watch the movie you'll see what I mean.
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BIG huge shout out to Kevin Mullins, whose friendship and professional help I value. This is not a sponsored film by Fujifilm or coerced in any way by Kev, his channel is worth checking, if you haven't already! / documentaryeye
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I went to buy A7m3 and I came back with X-T3. I am still in shock. I was shooting Canon for 12 years. X-T3 just took my heart.
I think that’s just underlined my decision to make a film about cameras that seem to have a soul!
I have an A73 and seriously considering getting rid of it. I’ve shot Nikon for years and despite the specs packed into the Sony I just find the Nikon files better. I’m really starting to like the sound of the Fuji with this model and the new GFX50R. I want a camera that is a go anywhere with me type AND it can hold its own with pro jobs. I shoot weddings also and this seems like it could be a winner. My Nikon D4s is going nowhere tho.
I know a few photographic friends really invested in the A73. I haven't used the GFX50R and would love to... I will at some stage. So in terms of file... it'll be a chalk and cheese exercise between this and your D4 - but you already know that. For me, I'm lightening the load for sure, but I'm finding a new colour space sooc that I love. There are times over the last week I have raised my eyebrows and though, hmmm; "I prefer the way Canon do... (this and that)" but I keep coming back to how much fun I'm having shooting with these things... and I'm using them more! My work cameras never came out for anything but pro jobs, and I just don't enjoy using them as much.
Shooting with Fuji is a mind opening experience. I feel the same way as you. I had a Canon 6D for months but when I got my 1st X-T1 in 10 mins I took THE BEST PHOTOS OF MY DAUGHTER in my whole life. Black and white...at night. Fuji frees ur imagination
I am in a similar situation. I had the Nikon D7000 for quite a while but going through the pictures I took in Finland, I was disappointed of the overall low light performance. Now I‘m unsure to upgrade to a A7III, the Fuji X-T3 or try a used D750/D810. The lenses for Sony seem to be very expensive whereas the APS-C lenses would be cheaper. On the other hand I won‘t have a fullframe sensor. Its a very difficult decision to make :(
Fuji CUT THIS MAN A CHECK because as a 5DM4/A7iii user I just pulled the trigger on a XT3.. This video was exactly what I needed.
Thank you Jimmy, very kind of you to comment and drop by. I loved the 5D4 for the dual pixel focus, that bit I miss, but I hear some exciting XT3 firmware is going to make the auto focus even better, so that's a good thing. Be great to hear your thoughts when you start to film with it? Stay in touch!
Oh, and don't cut me a check for this Fuji! Pleasure is all mine!
Jimmy The Gent hahaha same here
“Cameras having soul” I’m with you Neale. I was a Nikon guy 100% , couldn’t imagine shooting anything else. And now, after only a couple months with the XT3, I too have discovered that “soul” Thank you .
Thanks Gerald... much appreciated. Which Nikon were you using?
Outstanding!!! I have the 1Dxii and the Fuji files are as good as the 1Dxii noise, color and DR. I don’t regret getting my Fuji’s (xt2-3). I don’t see any substantial difference between my Canon and my Fuji. People talk a lot of mumbo jumbo about sensor size, but between 35mm equivalent and 1.5 “cropped” the difference is (what would people say) negligible, for a difference I have my Hasselblad, now that’s a sensor. But when you ask me to travel light, to have fun and even for some work, the Fuji is always there! This is the Swiss Army Knife of mirrorless!
I like that analogy... the Swiss Army Knife of mirrorless... classic.
my gosh your pictures are amazing. Most gear reviewers are only good at technical details, you bring great pictures altogether
That's really kind of you to say, appreciate that, a lot. Kindest, Neale
I agree! Great photos :)
SOUL. That’s exactly what Fujifilm brings.
Yes, exactly. Soul.
Ace film, Neale. Go on, dunk it..... it’ll be fine. I promise.
26th March Kev. It's in my diary.
Ha!
Ian DeGraff I should set some sort of limit... I'll do it in a live film... ONLY if I can achieve 1000 viewers. There we go, pretty much assured of it not happening :-)
Neale James Zoomed past 1,000 views.... :-)
Kevin Mullins No what I meant was dunk on a live feed show in 6 months with 1,000 watching. I'm in safe territory there!
I do love a video that's honest, sincere and believable. Thanks Kevin Mullins for the recommendation in your recent video 👍🏼
Regarding wireless connecting, on my XT2 and iPhone 8+ the most reliable way I’ve found to use is to do things in this order:
1. Turn on wireless in the camera.
2. On your phone, go to Settings > WiFi and choose your camera’s WiFi network.
3. Once connected, open the Fuji app on your phone.
This works for me every time.
I missed this response Andy.... thanks for the heads up on this one!
I have to say I absolutely adore your style of video making, Neale. I love the way you focus on experience rather than technical details, and how your narration can stay thoroughly humorous without being overbearingly zany. For the eloquence alone I would've subscribed, but for your insight I've become a fan.
Thank you Billy - greatly appreciated. Really is. Gives me the impetus to make more. :-)
Great analysis, I was at Photokina yesterday and Fuji was dominating the crowd interest factor relative to their size in the market. The X-T3 really seems to be a fully baked product. The X-T3 really is one of the first mirrorless cameras that can allow you to ditch your DSLR without compromising. Unlike Canon and Nikon's Rookie Full frames they so hyped. Your customers can't tell its not full frame why bother with the big kit.
Thanks for your comment - and you're right, there is a lot of noise right now around Fujifilm. This is good for the whole mirrorless thing to be fair. Everyone driving each other.
Love the description about being married to canon but loving the fujifilm... I feel exactly the same way.
Thanks for the comment. Glad it resonated. ;-)
I'm with you Neale, making the change from Canon to the Fujifilm XT3 tomorrow! gulp.
One giant leap... etc.... (to use an Apollo analogy) - I still have a real fondness for Canon, don't get me wrong, it's just time to properly change it up for a while!
Neale James ...I'm still clinging on to my Canon 5D mark lll but trading in my 2nd Canon for the XT3 and will work alongside, for now. Hoping it will perform well for weddings 🤔
Tracey Paddison How has your Fuji experience been. Better than Canon?
First I have seen of you Neale and I enjoyed your vlog. I am a refugee from Canon 1DS3 which I reluctantly hang on to as I shoot architecture and use the Canon with 24mm and 17mm EF shift lenses. I also used the Canon for motorsport (note the past tense) with a brilliant Sigma 50 - 500mm tele which is knife sharp and fast focus but on the Canon is HEAVY to the power of 10! I would come home from a day at the track stiff and sore and hating the kit. Then I purchased an XT2 and I was back in photography heaven. An enjoyment that had become a chore became an obsession again. The camera is so intuitive and so like the cameras that I grew up with (now 80!). So I have an XT20, X-H1 and XT3 plus a suite of 'sharp as' Fuji glass. The fun is back in photography for me and all I need is for Fuji to release a 16mm shift lens and the Canon gear can go! A day at the track with the TX3 and a 50 - 140mm and 1.4/2 times extenders is a breeze. To your vlog. All the standard skin tones at the beginning off the Canon and your unhappiness with the Fuji colour, and then the 'different' wedding images at the end that look to me as if they were cross processed or based on Fuji Velvia jpegs, which I happen to love but which give quite unrealistic skin tones. What's the score there? Finally, the cityscape images at the very end are quite unsharp on my i27 Mac, is that just the vlog technology or are the images simply not sharp? Glad you liked Australia (different vlog). I have subscribed!
Thanks Robin for dropping by and you've been on this journey full on by the looks of it. That tilt shift for many would be the final piece in that jigsaw wouldn't it? I think the strange skin tones belong to the set at the dancing yes? It was neon and disco light hell, which would explain weird shifts in tone and that cross processed look. As for the cityscape pics, yeh that's odd, the video seems to soften them a tad... not sure why. The larger widescape of Sydney is actually a little soft yes. Thats for the sub and I look forward to chatting more.
Good video, good to see you have come over to the bright side :) One comment about the tilty flippy, floppy, wonky screen, if they fold out to the side they are more prone to damage/knocks and also may get in the way of gimbal parts when mounting. I would much prefer an Atomos Ninja V mounted on the gimbal (and then record in 4:2:2 10 bit!). Also it seems that the whole world is complaining about this lack of feature, but its really only TH-camrs, the vast majority are happy without it. Even the new Panasonic camera's don't have a fold out screen and whats more the Panasonic G5S does not have IBIS. Serious videographers don't use IBIS and use separate monitors, it only the casual videographers asking for a fully articulating screen and IBIS, food for thought.
Came to hear about the camera, stayed for the rant and lough! I'm definitely subscribing.
Oh I hope it wasn't too much of a rant, I certainly didn't intend it to be :-)
Ever since converting from Lightroom to Capture One Pro for processing RAW files, the output improvement was like day and night. I use Nikon FF and Fujifilm systems and the X-T3 is slowly becoming one of my faves.
I just went back to Lightroom because C1 wasn't sharp.
Very interesting to see. What I love about fuji is 60p in 4K. For wedding job You simply must have it and this is according to me the main reason why people (especially wedding movie makers) will switch very fast. Canon had no choice because implementing 60p would destroy the pro segment of c200. I wonder how long they will be able to follow this strategy of protecting other product lines. Coming back to the topic, being a canon system user for many years, the 4k60p and price is the only highlight for me if I compare this camera with EOS R. EOS R has much better dual pixel AF, for sure better colours out of the box, c-log, better screen and the new lenses are very good.
It's been a while I know since your comments. I think the systems, certainly the X-H2s that I now use have brought the cameras closer together. I would agree that Canon colour, is still very much a benchmark.
Xt20 Love of my Life
Ditto that. Maybe I will leave her for an Xt30 one day.....
My first love is the x-t20, but my x-t3 is in the mail and I wish it would hurry!
Same!
I had it for a little bit, it didn't rock my world. I returned it. Debating if should try the xt3 :/
I hear a lot of people refer to their Fujifilm cameras this way.
I went from Nikon to Fuji and don't regret it at all. I've got the XH-1, not the XT-3, but I trust you get the idea/point.
As an XT2 owner, I think I will skip the XT3 and wait for the inevitable XH2. With XT3 internal + IBIS, it will be the ultimate APS-C camera.
It'd be a monster that's for sure. I think again, it comes down to form factor and how you like the thing to feel in your hand, although the XH1 is a super bit of kit.
My thoughts exactly
Why are there 2 lines of APS-C cameras from Fuji??
If you're suggesting the X-Pro and X-T, then that is all to do with styling I guess. There are of course a few filming benefits to the X-T series.
sounds like a good idea
I think you speak with the most fluidity of any photographer on TH-cam! I felt like I was listening to Jeremy Clarkson delivering a monologue about a Ferrari. You sir, are very talented at communicating. Your tones, inflections and delivery are all perfectly executed. Not to mention, your work is brilliant! Top notch photography! I really like your post processing style as well. Keep up the great work!
@KentuckyMan30 thank you, that's most kind of you and much appreciated. The Clarkson of photography eh? Not sure I deserve that comparison, but I'll take that as a compliment for sure! I've taken some shots across the bow for this film, as well as some real nice compliments that inspire me to make more stuff, such as yours. Best, Neale
Well, for starters, Clarkson could deliver a monologue about the specs. of a dishwashing machine, then compare it to the older model and I would be hanging on every word.
You have that same talent. Your opinions were not only well thought out, but the delivery is so natural and fluid. It makes someone like me (who is horrible in front of a camera) quite jealous! Haha.
Not sure why there would be cause for "shots across the bow" as most of what you say is from YOUR perspective. So, those people are looking for anything to argue about. I don't have to agree with everything you say to recognize the great production value and concise, honest thoughts. Take pride in this video, because it was damn good. I'll be subbing and watching your others as well!
By the way, I came to Fuji a couple years back after shooting full frame Canon and Nikon for multiple years. Don't regret it at all. Fujifilm has been the best fit for me by far.
KentuckyMan30 thanks again. And really I appreciate this incredibly. You mentioned your videos so you know what I’m going to do next? Click on to your channel! Right, bedtime in the UK! I’m assuming you’re in the States?
No problem at all! I DO make some videos every once in a while. I mostly do it as an excuse to share my work and geek out a little about camera gear in the process. You're correct! I'm from Kentucky (known for our horse racing, fried chicken and bourbon).
Great video. I'm still salty this came out a little over a month after I bought an XH1, but it is what it is. I also switched from Canon to Fujifilm and haven't regretted it one bit.
An excellent and entertaining video, Neale! Now a new subscriber. I made a massive change yesterday from Canon to Fuji. I'm now staring at a large shopping bag full of Fuji lenses and an XT3. I don't know why but after being a Canon shooter for decades I'm having just a bit of a mental health moment in starting to actually open up the boxes...
nice video... i even changed fron 5dMark3 to fuji x-Pro2.. you have the look... sensor size is not the most important... fuji ip
egs are delicious
Yep you're right in part. Sensor size does make a difference when dealing with those low light shots and the 5D3 to XP2 would highlight that, BUT... and this is where you're right, if you find your look, then those specs don't or can't stop you working with a camera. It's also how we feel with the box too, and that for you I guess, is making a strong difference. Great to hear from you.
I have shot Nikon for 41 years. Still love it and the images I can create with my Nikon camera and lenses.
I have added the XT 3 mainly because I wanted to have the mirrorless experience and advantages (not because of image quality) . I chose the Fuji instead of Sony because I really enjoy the experience of shooting with the Fuji... the mobs and dials .... frankly they had me at the aperture ring!!!
Love them both like you love your two very different children.
Not thought of it like that... the two children thing... but I see where you're going with this.
A great video, very good things to hear from this :)
I like your style and delivery. thanks for this.
I appreciate that! Thanks for your message. Good to know you enjoyed it.
Funny enough, while I'm surely not fully switching from Nikon, I too got the T3 to do what it does best.
Sounds like a plan. Dip your toe in and see how you feel.
Hey man,
Just out of couriosity: how did the "surely not switching" worked out for you?
You really fooled me with the bucket of water thing...LOL! Nice vid.
I was close to actually doing it! ;-)
Theres something with fuji that triggers any real photographers to shoot.
Thanks for the comment Mattias, appreciate it. I think many brands and flavours inspire photographers. One of my best friends now shoots with large format film, having shot in conflict situations with Nikon SLR and latterly DSLR... it's what you do with the inspiration provided by knowing a system so intuitively that it becomes the so called 'extension of one's hand.'
Just jumped ship from Canon after a decade to the new X-T3 myself. There's a learning curve from Canon's simple menu interface, but OH the things the X-T3 can do. The lenses are far sharper from what I've seen so far. Not looking back.
Many issues for video I won't buy it: no IBIS, no flip out display, way too short battery life, no object tap to track AF, 20min 4K60 limit, 4GB file splitting (they say will get fixed in firmware by end of year though), no HLG (but coming end of year firmware they say).
Well one thing is for sure, Fujifilm do seem to listen to us photographers when we write to them. These are worth sending to them Charbax, though I appreciate your comment here. Interestingly the battery life is much better. I shot a wedding on 5 batteries the last couple of days. In the past, that would have been way more. It has improved. IBIS I guess all comes to down to size of camera, I am told, when I visit their stands and talk to their photographers. Thank you for dropping by.
Keep focusing on technical aspects and your photography will always be stuck at cats, walls and pixel peeping.
@@photowalk.podcast battery life may have improved but my opinion is that the batteries are way too small, I bet Sony Z batteries or even the old Panasonic GH batteries have way more capacity. I bet you could have shot that whole wedding on 1-2 Sony batteries comparatively. How many minutes of 4K60 video can you record on a battery? I bet it's way too little. I wish Fuji would redesign the battery for X-H2 to have at least double the capacity.
@@photowalk.podcast them not including IBIS I think also is a bad excuse for them not spending the required effort and time to redesign how their camera body works compared with X-T2. I bet they could have fitted an IBIS in about the same sized form factor. Or they could have designed a just so slightly larger body to fit that IBIS in there and I bet most customers would have said it would have been worth it. You get much clearer photos and videos when shooting handheld when IBIS is available. IBIS on GH5 is so smooth and amazing, I think every camera should aim at having IBIS at least as good as on the GH5. Even if it's a challenge with larger sensors than micro43, they can do it and they should do it.
I'm sure this is something that will at some stage change. I think Fujifilm users are also enjoying the fact they can enjoy using the same batteries that they have built up collections of. It's real swings and roundabouts this one.
213 canon and Nikon users have got the hump, lovely video, Fuji X user here since the get go!
It still confuses me as to why folk get so funny about gear. I'm still a big fan of both those brands you mention, I just don't use them as of now. There are always interesting things coming out of course. :-)
Please don’t dunk it before you shoot our wedding this weekend! Martyn
Martyn, it's all tucked up in the warm with a full set of recharged batteries. Fear not. I'm hoping people may forget I said that in 6 months time! See you Sat!
At least not without "the magic of television".
If I do do it... I'll do it minus tricks!!!
Great Video mate I changed from Nikon pro kit to Fully using Fuji XHI and the Xt3 no regrets its the way forward.
I have an XH1 too. Is the XT3 picture quality really so much better than the XH1 or is it just me getting buyer's remorse watching all these XT3 videos?
To edit raw files better use capture one or raw therapee
Luis Vasconcelos I’m tempted by C1 for sure, but I’m a big LR fan for all its faults!
C1 pro version is awesome but RT is also a jewel, the first has a free version the second is free
I'll certainly take more of a look... thanks for the suggestion
The X-transformer plugin can help properly demosaic xtrans raws for lightroom, so lightroom's weaknesses don't come to bear.
I use darktable, free, open source, fast (with work loads accelerated by the graphics card) and very capable.
Luminar works well too, sharpens Fuji way better than LR
As a Canon user I was looking for an excellent comparison and i just got what i needed. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the view and indeed the comment. Kind of you. Best wishes.
I thoroughly enjoyed this review (and your sense of humor)!
Kind of you John. The tortoise in the film has grown somewhat!
Great video once again, Neale. I really enjoyed watching it. Thanks!
Love the way you presented this!
Also i agree with the Fuji pull. I was eyeing sony like a madman when i started realising that i loved photography (got a gig doing product photography for a local business usin an old t6i rebel), i knew all the tricks all the gear, the specs by heart and even their entire lens lineup before i even got my wife onboard to buy one... And then i went to the local camera store to try the feel of the a7r3... I walked out of there with an XT-1 and we've been happily married since.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Great vid neale ..that waiting around bit at the start...so true hahaahha..subbed from just that..watched the whole thing didn't even feel like it was waffle at any point..good work and great rebuttal to john hahaha.
Thanks for your kind comment... yeh, how many times have we spent waiting in, tapping those fingers on a table!? Thanks too for the sub.
lol, the pet turtle was so funny. i don't know why. LOVE IT!
Oh don't call George the tortoise a turtle.... he'll come round and munch your lettuce! lol - I think he's likely to appear in a few more films... he's a good sounding board. :-)
my apologies to George. This is the first video i saw from your channel (i then proceed to subscribe). Maybe you can consider using George as the mascot or something. He is a real star.
I'm chuckling as I did record a last scene with George, then dumped it as I thought people would think it was a tad silly. But you know what, George will appear again yes! :-)
Silly is golden. At least to me. Life is too serious as it is. If this 1 minute and 40 seconds of your video is any indication, you are pretty good at this. Trust your instinct. Thank You and Best Wishes!
you images do indeed have lovely skin tones. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.
Don't forget to upgrade to the latest firmware 3.01. It will surprise you! The UI and the customization options is something Sony needs to see. So well thought out, it's hard to believe there's better out there.
Good advice for those with this body!
Just sold my Canon gear today which covered my XT3 and 4 lenses and accessories (extra batteries, L bracket, filters, etc. For the win!!
Indeed, for the win. Enjoy the new kit.
I enjoyed this video so much .... I watched it 3x and then downloaded it. Then I ordered the X-T3. Well done!
Well now, I'm pleased you found it that inspiring! You'll love it! Thank you for the kind comment.
FujiFilm is the modest mans Leica. Excellent presentation.
Hmmm. Now I like that expression. I like it, a lot.
Great video Neale; I moved from Canon just over two years ago for very much the same reasons as you. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the X-T3.
Thanks Barry. Well, I'm not exactly new to the brand... that kit list I listed certainly showed me I've owned as much Fujifilm kit as Nikon and Canon combined. I dare add the cost up!
I just purchased my X-T3 today after a week of consideration. I was a Canon user too. Amazingly I only came across your video today while riding the train home with my new acquisition. Had I seen your video, I would hv made my decision immediately. Hahah 😜
I also considered the Sony A7iii but like u said, the weight is painful and no clear merits with going FF, especially to enjoy taking photos while out and about / on a holiday. U want something that is light and dependable! 👍🏻
Thanks for putting this together. You spoke my mind. Subscribed to your channel and hope to learn more from you. :)
Samuel from Singapore.
Thanks Samuel for your comment, much appreciated. Sounds like we're going to to be growing with the system together!
As a Canon shooter for many years I grew tired of lugging it around and jumped to Olympus 6 years ago and then I found Fujifilm I feel I'm home where I need to be.
It's super that you've found a new home, whatever that system may be. It becomes a personal thing, this swap in the end.
I switched from Canon to Fuji I have an XT2 its light yrs ahead of my 5DMK2 im getting an XT3 this year i love the colours the weight the 2 card slots the tracking the dials the high ISO performance
cant wait to strat shooting weddings with it
All these years later, how did you do?
The effort you put into your videos is admirable. The intro sequence and lack of jump cuts alone just earned you a new sub!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to making more and thanks for the sub!
Your pictures are an inspiration to go out and shoot more.
Thank you Khurram for your kind comment.
I'm already a convert of a few years but that is a superb portfolio of your work. Really good stuff.
Thank you, very much appreciate your kind words. Kindest, Neale
OK, I had to google Marmite...
Great video here and great photos included as examples.
The X-T3 is one of the cameras I'm considering upgrading to.
It's hard to believe even for myself that I now have a 50 year passion for photography. The tools available and the easily shared world-wide talent to gain inspiration from are amazing!
Ah, yes, Marmite isn't in everyone's everyday vocab, THAT is for sure. Thank you for the kind comment and as a camera, whilst it has its shortfalls, doesn't everything... it is an absolute joy to use!
amazing video .thank you
Thank you, and kind of you to comment.
NIce to see an equipment review from someone that can actually make great photographs!
Thank you Tom, very kind of you to comment so positively. Appreciate it.
Great video. Looking forward to getting the XT-3 next month, and video such as this make me feel even more confident about my choice to switch! Thanks!
Thanks Shaun. I'll some more films about it for sure as I use it more and more.... thanks for dropping by, appreciated.
I own a A7s iii and A7r iii plus lots of Gmaster lenses. A very large investment but I also own a Fujifilm X100T. I can't fault the quality of the Sony's but the camera I "enjoy" most is the X100T. Size is important and when you travel the last thing you want to carry for a whole day is any Gmaster lens. The only downside for my Fuji travel camera is no 4k ( and don't even say it does 4k at 15 frames a seconds that should have got the advertising standards on to them ). The XT3 is clearly amazing on the 4k front - like you said the shame is the lack of IBIS and the flip out screen - oddly they have it on my X100T but I am still going to get the XT3. Your review, and many many others, all seem to point to it being a real bargain and a lot of fun. Thanks for the great review.
Hey @ourtvchannel thanks for the comment, much appreciated. I've not used the X100T so I'm not familiar with it, though I did very fleetingly look at it for travelling with. Opted in the end for keeping my older X-T2 for those 'don't want to use the main kit' moments. I can live without the IBIS, and boy has shaky footage made a return to much of the doc work I watch and consumer on Netflix or the BBC; I actually think mine looks more than steady enough compared to that field. Flip out screen I'd love to see, and not just for vlogging... it comes in handy for all manner of angles and ideas. I'm hoping that a more easily articulated screen will appear in the future.
Hi Neale, I am from Mumbai, India. Most of journey of photographic journey (gear wise) has been similar to yours - Nikon's from the F to DX2s and then a switch over to Canon. Finally a complete switch over to Fuji XT2s in early 2017 - details and results chronicled in the FUJI X-PASSION magazine. However, there have been certain issues with the Fuji X series which the Fuji fanboys and X Ambassadors have never touched upon. Which is sometimes a complete shut down of the camera after it remains in a stand by mode. No amount half-pressing the shutter or toggling the on-off switch would turn on the camera. Intiallly I thought it was a dead battery and a replacement solved the issue. But over time I found that battery juice was not the issue. The only solution was to take out the battery and reinsert it before switching on the camera. Needless to say extremely frustrating in a cinch situation.
There is only one instance in TH-cam where the photographer changed to Sony system because of this problem, and I believe the problem still persists with the new XT3. Anyway, would like to know if you have encountered this problem before and while you take your new XT3 through its paces, just to keep an eye out on this issue.
BTW, I loved your very erudite and literary style of presentation. Absolutely impressed. Regards...
Good to hear from you. Funnily enough, I'm coming out to Mumbai in 2025 to run a photographic retreat/adventure. Those problems you mention were indeed an issue for some. It's no longer the case. Not from my latest experiences anyway.
great review and beautiful pictures!
Thanks for your kind comments. The camera certainly has its fans by the looks of the engagement. What do you shoot?
@@photowalk.podcast My main camera is Sony A6000 with Sigma 16mm and a kit lens but i still own Canon 40D with C24-105mm and C70-200 f/2,8 is. Canon lenses are great, especially 70-200 but because of their weight and need to focus manualy with a6000 they rarely leave home. I guess it would be wiser to sell them and buy something native for sony e instead. Primarly i shoot pictures of my family and landscapes. Have a good day!
An entertaining and straight talking informative film Neale, well done.
Thanks Stephen, kind of you. Hope you're well.
You're welcome. I'm good thanks :)
I'm considering making a switch to Fuji or Sony, but for the reason which you disapprove of. The LCD screen, I'm a few that prefers a tilting screen, flip screen has no benefits to my personally.
Great video Neale, very informative and straight to the point. Thanks very much.
Thanks Pete, appreciate your comments and time.
Great video. We enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing.
Pleasure, and thanks for taking the time to comment. It was fun to make. Now the real fun begins with using the camera more!
Tested it and used it last weekend and it blew my mind. I had 2 x-t2's before. And before that 2 x-t1's. Each generation seems to capture me entirely and gives me more joy to use it. FUJIIII..! :D The video is fenomenal, did landscapes in the cold and a family shoot and the x-t3 KILLED it.. Amazing.!
Glad to hear your experience has been a positive one. I think you mentioned a word that's very important, and it doesn't matter whether you shoot Fuji, Nikon, Sony, Canon, even Zenit!!!... if it's a joy to use, (your word) THAT'S the reason to shoot.
I have just done the same, switch from a Canon pro kit full frame to the Fujifilm X T3. Having retired from event and sports photography, I know longer need the heavy pro kit. The switch, seems a backwards step on the face of it... but for the same reasons, I am very relieved and pleased with the switch. I am very happy with the picture quaility and capabilities of the Fujifilm X T3, for 'everyday' photography, but shall test it on more demanding pro shoots in time.
I know what you mean about the 'backwards step' theory and Ian, I wrestled with this for a while, I really did - it's probably what made switching a three year process! At one stage I even sold practically every last piece of Fujifilm kit, save an X-T2 and a handful of lenses. Isn't it strange how instinct kicks in, because that bag called to me every time I went out on a job, and often travelled with me. And now it's completely populated again. There are some tasks I still feel the way I used to work would have been 'easier,' but the balance has entirely swapped otherwise. And that's what made the final swap from Canon, not just a reality, but a practical and emotional one too.
Nice Video, amazing. I am a canon user 5d Mark iv, and part-time photographer/filmmaker, I have invested canon glass almost 5 Canon L lenses. I am now looking to 4k film and not happy with canon reason is Crop, no 60fps, and huge file size. I also have Ronin-s which I use for the film. I have used EOS-R and not happy with it as it also has CROP and no smooth 60fps option, I am seriously considering Fuji x-T30 knowing that again I have to buy few Fuji lenses.
My daily go-to gear is 2.8 24-70 & 70-200 zoom lens, Ronin-S & Handheld video bites, 5div, low light indoor party film Highlight videos. Max ISO I use 2000 to 2500 with 2.8 lenses, Love touch screen on 5d for focus and almost all my shooting is with Auto Focus. >>>
With Xt3 I am not worrying about in-body stabilization or APS-C. Can someone please help me to make my decision: 🙌
Would it be good or this kind of videos?
Is XH-1 better for me than Xt3?
Is Autofocus god to track subjects in low light?
Noise & AF in low light?
Any things I need to worry about?
Can I use Canon glasses with Adapter if so anyone tried how AF is good with Adapter for video?
I understand new firmware improves many things inc Focus. Is it good in video AFocus?
Thanks a lot
Thanks for your comment and question. So, I'm not a paid up Fujifilm ambassador, so I can answer your questions with integrity and honesty, even though I have swapped systems. So, first up, high ISO. Canon in film mode, may well be a tad better. Of course, it all comes down to grading. But I think Canon edges there. I know nothing about the EOS-R and haven't had a chance to use one yet, so I can't comment on that score.
The touch screen for focus and staying with the person you select is still better in Canon too.
I prefer the XT3 over the XH1, for ergonomics mainly. I have two XT3 bodies and whilst the XH1 is a super camera for film work, the overall specs of the XT3 excite me more.
Autofocus on the XT3 is good and better with every firmware update it seems.
I can't comment on the Canon glass adaptor, since I sold all my Canon glass and have never tried the adaptor route. I would say though that proprietary glass is always the best way to go. And Fuji's glass is really super. I've been very happy with those results.
@@photowalk.podcast Thanks a lot for the quick reply and honest answer, appreciate :)
A refreshingly great review of the X-T3 with some superb examples of photography . Thank you.
Thank you Jason. Much appreciated.
Looking forward for your XT-4 review :)
I look forward to walking into a store one day again!
A lot of effort went into this video! Very entertaining and refreshing. Well done.
Thanks Lighthunter... yep, I took some time... and I appreciated you coming by and leaving a comment.
For the last few years ive been telling myself that a phone camera has been "good enough" for posting on social media. This video has made me go on BH to order the xt-3 and the 16mm
Well that's a good thing. Those as a combo, great for story telling in just about any light and condition.
@@photowalk.podcast Neale, if I'm just posting my pictures to social medium would you bother shooting in raw? Is the in camera processing on the xt3 good enough or is it worth the hassle to edit? Thanks
Love your poetic flare. Beautifully spoken
Thank you - much appreciated.
Honest review. That dirty X-T3 has caught my eye too!
Thanks Neil. It's been performing very well of late for me at weddings. I will, I must, try and make a film that shows that as a follow up!
big wow. love it
Thank you. Appreciate you dropping by.
I recently visited my local camera shop in London to check out the X-E3, thinking this is what wanted, but I had a play with the X-T3 and I couldn't get over how big and clear the EVF was. How the solid the camera felt, the old school control dials and the size and weight of the camera, even with the 18-55MM lens fitted. I'm now reconsidering my options...
I know I've said this over and over, but this really is a feel thing, and you seem to have found that too.
Such a good video I would have guessed you’d have hundreds of thousands of subs good on you very very helpful
Well you can help in that thrust for the figure! :-) It's a small channel right now I know, but I have (as they all say) plans. So share away if you can Zac, and who knows?! In the meantime, I want to make more 'talk to cam' stuff in the new year with guests to support the stuff I'm taking about. Appreciate your comment and support.
As much as I love my Fuji gear and just bought another XT3 for my weddings and Xf10 for travel, they take great pictures, great ergos and the colours are great all in reasonable light, however when push comes to shove and your light is fading & your on set trying squeeze the last bit off light out of a wedding location, I can't help but taking to my trusty Canon 1Dx low light beast in combo with the amazing Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 G2! which has amazing image stabilisation. this is an incredible tool for low light. I can basically shoot at night and bring in great colour especially in the shadows. which is the biggest issue with Fuji! the colour fidelity in low light is just not as good, and if your a bit under exposed then it becomes almost unusable and a B&W image. Im sure with the next generation sensors hopefully that's an improvement, because I really enjoy the Fuji system I have now 9 Fuji lenses and I really want two retire the Canon system all together.
Hi Elias, you make solid points with low light and squeezing that last ounce of light out of a situation - and yes, I think the colour fidelity is an important consideration as you mention it. Do I think my former Canon kit can deal with this in a slightly more comfortable sense? Yes, I think I probably do, though I'm finding this isn't as much an issue as ever I thought it would be - and I live in the UK of course, not known for it's year round summer!
Man, massively powerful way of talking to the camera. Deeply impressed - was that freestyle or scripted? Big thumbs up. Well sung. It's just not a matter of size. MicroFourThirds, APS-C, Fullframe... they are all capaple of capturing beautiful photos. It's on you to make each photo shine.
Hi, very kind of you to comment. So script wise, a bit of both... my expressive bits are more freestyle. I'm hoping when I have converted a little more of the room you saw into the sound studio I'm making, I'll do some more to camera stuff. All a work in progress but messages like yours certainly buoy me to make more. Best wishes.
That's the way to go. Entertaining, passionate, authentic - love it. By the way: good, strong voice. I'm German and work with English natives doing voiceovers for my films every week. So I guess I know what I'm talking about...at least a little bit.
Thanks for the comments on the voice too then.... ummmm, it happens to be something I also do! lol nealejames.studio - shameless plug I know. My background was working in radio, a good few years for the BBC in national radio, which was a good training ground for the future!
I made the switch from Canon to Sony and now Fuji because I wanted a smaller camera system given all the traveling I do for photo and video shoots. I needed the piece of mind that I can carry two camera bodies and my five primary lenses with me in a messenger bag instead of a rolling luggage carry-on that must fit in an overhead bin before take off. If you've ever flown in a puddle jumper, those rollers can't fit and must be checked in. Scary thought to lose gear during transport.
Now that's a thought to consider yes. I've never been separated with my bag to this day when flying. That would be the most anxious way to fly! Thanks for your comment.
I was yelling "Nooooooo" at you when you were getting ready to dunk the camera! LOL.
I was shouting noooooo, at myself. On the first take, I actually bounced it out of my hand and caught it just in time. I should have shown that as an out-take!
I seem to become attached to every camera I use for any length of time! I shoot 1Dx for one type of my work, A7r for another type of work. I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T20 for no other reason than curiosity... and now the little Fuji goes everywhere with me. They seem to make cameras that are hugely satisfying to use. I like all brands - I just keep the ones that meet my needs. Great content by the way.
Thanks for your kind comment and yes, there is a satisfying feeling to the Fujifilm range... it's very hard to convey that to some folk for sure. Appreciate your time dropping by.
Several months after, now what is on your bag for weddings? Whats your setup?
Ricardo T. M. Hi there. So the bag is 2x XT3, 1x XH1 (an addition for any filming). Lenses: 16, 23, 56 and 10-24. I do have other lenses but those are the ones I favour and carry constantly. :-)
@@photowalk.podcast Thx a lot for the answer! Love your videos ;)
Fuji got me back out shooting again. I had a Nikon and loved it but it sat on the shelf.
Indeed Tim. I must talk about some of my honest struggles with the raw processing on the FujiCast podcast, because I'm still having a few wobbles with LR, but the pegs, well, they are superb. And yes yes yes... the feel of the camera, I love.
Super review, super charisma, a joy to watch. Thank you!
Thank you Kevin, much appreciated.
love your pics, agree with your critique, moved to fuji after 30+ years of nikon. just checked into your youtube thinking I wasn't getting notifications, only to find you've been slacking, kevin still seems to be getting some videos out. Waiting with bated breath, lol. Keep up the good work and have a prosperous summer
David, you're absolutely correct, I have indeed been slacking, despite writing THREE films! I'll shall take this as notice to improve! ;-)
As one of the (almost) converted, I really enjoyed this, and found it very helpful. Thanks a lot! I don't make my living with my camera alone, but I need to use it enough to find what you've said very much to the point. Much appreciated.
Thanks Michael. Appreciated back.
Just pulled the trigger , I use a 5d4 for weddings , I just bought a xt3 with a 56 mm lens , can’t wait to replace my kit
Hey Nevin.... welcome to this club. The 5D4 is a super beast, amazing in many ways, but I have to say I'm loving the X-T3, it's given me a new creative lease and in many respects that's down to the weight, plus the fact this I believe is the first in the Fujifilm family where skin tone, quality of skin tone and overall performance is strong enough to make an old Canon dawg like me, turn his head and say; "Well hello new tech."
Oh ya I been shooting with 5d4 for more than a year now , I love it . I am moving for the form factor , 5d4 with my sigma 85 art is so big to travel ... what other Fuji lenses you use , I am thinking of getting the 23 f1.4 and the 10-20 f4 for landscapes
@@NevinXavier So the lenses in the regular kit back at the moment include; 16mm 1.4, 23 1.4, 35 f2 (not so keen on this), 50 f2 and 56 1.2. That covers for me all ground. I do have the 10-24 on hand for vlogging and going super wide. I've just now popped an 18-55 in the mix, only just got it, so I'll be keen to see how it goes.
You are awesome!! I enjoyed this whole viewing. For once an unbiased review with honest reasons that make perfect sense.. I have forever been a Nikon shooter and currently shoot with D850 and the D4s.. Bullet proof machines with no regrets. I recently handled a Fuji XT3 and I fell in love with everything about it!! To the point my mix feelings had me feeling guilty!! I would go to bed of the night with this Fuji stuck in my head. Cut the story short, i purchased a XT3 with a couple of Prime lenses and gees I am blown away with the constant desire to shoot. So I get everything and every reason why you created this video.. thanks for a vibrant review 👍😎
Yes yes and yes. If this camera is making you feel this way, then it is completely the right thing for you. It sounds like you have your Nikons working side by side with your new love of Fuji. Win win, I would say.
Good humour, good energy, good insights. I really liked this video mate !
Thank you John, much appreciated.
Thanks Neale. On the fence between X-T3 and X-H1. Hope all is well and Best Regards and Wishes for 2019!
Thanks for the comment - those two cameras are both super, although right now I'd still opt for the X-T3. Of course if stabilisation is THE thing, them that brings the X-H1 to the fore, but that would be the only reason for me. :-)
@@photowalk.podcast Thanks M8!
I think we are seeing APC and MFT are getting closer to the sweet spot when it comes to megapixels and level of detail these cameras produce.
neale, i have now watched several of your videos and i love your comfortable, confident, and easy-going approach in your presentation style. simply good stuff, always - well done.
regarding the x-t3 it looks simply fantastic - i don't make my "pound notes" with a camera (unfortunately) so an upgrade from my x-t2 and/or x-h1 is not imperative, but i love that fuji continue to push forward and create substantive new products - especially knowing they will continue to refine and improve the product for a long time to come. that focus on the photographer, the dedication to their product, and attention to creating a connection between the photographer and image-making process has created part of what makes up the soulfulness of fuji cameras.
You've nailed it when you suggest that Fujifilm are keen to push ahead constantly. They do seem keen to listen to photographers when they ask for features. Now I am a big fan of Canon in particular, but I don't believe they have listened to photographers on the street when it comes to the new mirrorless solution. I do believe they hamstring their products to a degree as has been suggested. They want us to buy cinema cameras and stills cameras, when Fujifilm and others to be fair, particularly Sony, have pushed forward to squeeze stuff into one box. I am a fan of all the brands pushing mirrorless forward, and I think it can only be good that they grow together.
Btw... thank you for your kind comments about the presentation style... I'll keep working to make more!
most welcome, neale! i look forward to more of what you have to share in the future ... i am especially looking forward to the x-t3 dunk test. ;)
Shhh, I'm hoping folk will forget! ;-)
Bloody brilliantly done. It was just effortless. I’m tempted by the Fuji to.
Effortless... I guess that's a good thing! I've danced around the systems for a while now - it's a great time to be making images with mirrorless whilst these systems all start to grow real wings.
I switched from Nikon and canon to Olympus a while back (em1 mk ii) with a range of its pro lenses. Love it but want to do more video shoot and get even better performance. Been watching and thinking about Fuji. The xh1 did not convince me enough. The xt3 neither as want ibis and use the fully articulated screen a lot so not willing to sacrifice that. Waiting to see if Fuji includes those in next upgrades to make it worthwhile adding to my Olympus or even switching.
Im also a wedding photographer, normally shoot with two cameras, a 35mm on one and 85mm/135mm on the other. As Canon has been such dicks the last few years, I dipped my toe into Fuji with an X100F. I shot a wedding anniversary switching long lenses on my Canon and the X100F on the side for wider shots. I have to say the images were amazing. However in the church the Canon images were considerably cleaner and like you say the skin tones were more natural. Not to mention my Canon battery dropped 1 bar at the end of the day, the fuji was dead before after breakfast. I can't say I'll be switching just yet. Maybe the new sensor changes things. Also, I will find it hard to let go of the Canon 135mm F2, thats lens has magic inside it.
this reminds me of a Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear review... and I love it.
Well, I'll take that as a compliment I think? Thanks Austin for dropping by. Appreciate it.
Def a compliment! :)@@photowalk.podcast
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Fuji is good for hobby, a really good one. I would say on par with Leica. But as workhorse, business.. the good old full frame canon/nikon are the one to use.
Thanks Dante for taking the time to write, it's always good to engage with folk no matter what their opinion. If there were ever such a thing as 'reply bate' your words would fit within that strategy, because I think history would find fair sparring with your thoughts. Let's park the Fuji brand for a moment, though if you were to dig a little deeper, you'd be amazed at just how many of these boxes are being used on a daily basis by editorial photographers, those in conflict zones, those telling stories that shape opinion; I'd call that workhorse use. I'm parking the brand though, because you compare it as a hobbyist tool alongside Leica. Josef Koudelka, Ernst Haas, Cartier Bresson, Oskar Barnack, Robert Capa... these are all names that used these 'hobby cameras'. David Alan Harvey's work I find particularly potent at times and he's interesting because he falls into both camps now, Fujifilm digital cameras being his latest tool of choice. You're right, there is a rugged nature to Canon and Nikon cameras, but I'm not sure that quality is only beholden to those brands now.