This absolutely wild to me - I’d actually love to hear more as the GFX50R is THE medium format camera I want to own over all others. Could you expand a little on why you prefer the X-pro1 images in comparison?
Thank you so much! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it!
I bought the Xpro1 in 2012. I was going to buy a Leica M6, but I met a senior guy from Fuji at a wedding and he said Fuji will discontinue file production soon. That tipped my decision. Love the camera and pixels are cheaper than film too. Very good honest review.
Fantastic story and glad to hear you're enjoying it! Pixels are DEFINITELY cheaper than film, I still shoot my workhorse Nikon F3 and my Mamiya 645 but the costs of film are getting astronomical!
I'm 4yrs in with my xpro1 and I must say that I love it! Whenever I go to do some street photography I also chose the xpro1 over my xt1 and sony a7iii. Granted I dnt have any automatic lens, so idk about the auto focus but the vintage lens + the xpro1 is amazing! I cnt forget the shutter noise, the color from this camera, then the analog controls. This camera have landed me in 2 magazines and received a high praise from a professional in a competition. Even though I didn't place.
Thanks for dropping by! It truly is a special camera, the full manual experience with a vintage lens is dreamy! That's some pretty incredible achievements, thanks for sharing! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
It’s tempting to say that a great photographer can make any camera look good, but I totally agree with your assessment of the camera and love your images. Great photos and review!
@@FeralGinger Yes. I’ve been a Nikon shooter for 25+ years, but didn’t like the size of the new Z-lenses and finally went to Fuji. With Fuji, I have the possibility to go really small if I want to, that’s a great plus for my kind of work. I have actually used the X-pro1 for a few photo reportages lately. The autofocus isn’t the best, but compared to the Nikon D600 I’ve shot for years, it’s more precise. Continuous focus is terrible, but with a bit of planning, it has worked ok. I do miss the fat, juicy full frame sensor of the Nikons now and then in demanding light, but are mostly really happy with what I get from the Fuji. I actually have an X-T3, but somehow like the files from the old X-pro1 better.
@@BackwoodsBikepacking Thank you so much for the response! Wow, this is a really interesting view given your history with Nikon! The X-Pro1 definitely makes for great documentary style shots but I've got to be honest, I HATED wrestling the continuous autofocus, I had quite bad luck with it and when shooting the animal portraiture I actually shot it in single point focus exclusively! Even more interesting that you seem to be drawn to the X-Pro1 magic sensor when the XT-3 is no potato haha Given that size is your biggest reason for changing to the system, what glass do you primarily use?
@@FeralGinger I formulated myself badly regarding continuous focus: It is terrible, so I have had to rely on single point focus with a bit of planning instead (which was basically my approach with Nikon D600).
Oh, and I have only lightly dipped my toes in the Fuji system and are using the dinky little XF18 f2, XF35 f1.4 and the XF56 f1.2. The new 18 mm is tempting, but it's a big piece of glas.
Great video mate! I have the XE 1 which has the same sensor as the xpro 1 but at half the cost. So for anyone who is to cheap to buy the xpro and doesn't mind the lack of the OVF: get the XE 1! It's my favourit camera ever and just perfect for everyday photography
Thank you so much for the nice comment :) Absolutely, The XE-1 is absolutely incredible for the price and I truly don't think you're missing much choosing that over the X-Pro1! What glass do you have it paired with?
@@FeralGinger Thank you for your response! I am currently using micro four thirds for casual shooting (family/everyday, nothing professional). Panasonic GX80 is my first "real" camera and I very much enjoy the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 zoom lens on it, in my eyes the image it produces has character. At the same time I never liked colours from the camera and always tried to do something with RAW from simple manual edits with Adobe default profile to presets like RNI Films. Some time ago I saw jpegs from my friend's X-E2 and was amazed with how pictures look straight out of camera. I like playing with RAWs, but I'd prefer to have most of photos "as is" and only tinker with the ones I find really good (there are few of those!) So I started looking for reviews of older affordable Fuji cameras and found your amazing channel and this great video about X-pro1. Good luck with growing your channel, with such high quality the views should definitely come. All the best to you, cheers!
@@rgersh The gx-80 was supposed to be a bit of a powerhouse, never got to try one though! Really appreciate the kind comments and I hope you manage to find the Fuji suited to you! It was similar for me, once I saw the SOOC images I ended up falling in love and I definitely prefer a shorter work flow haha All the best!
Ohhh I've only recently found out about the X-M1. I could definitely live without the natural viewfinder but not sure I'd be willing to give up the EVF. Is the camera really that much smaller in hand than the X-Pro1? I've not found one locally to do a size comparison and I kind of want one!
Great video, I have owned my X-pro1 for 6 years and love it, I still reach for it when I don't need a fast auto focusing camera, I do own the XH-1 which is awesome but the X-pro 1 with the much maligned 18mm original lens is just incredible for landscape and even some street shooting, It slows my photography down in a positive way.
Thank you for stopping by! I never understand the hate on the original 18mm lens, EVERYTHING I've seen from it has been stunning! I know they've just announced the newest version of the 18mm but to me, it's the form factor or the original that keep's it appealing! The XH-1 is SUCH a stellar camera! I'm yet to get the chance to play with one but was VERY close to getting one a little while back! What glass do you match with the XH-1?
Absolutely brilliant 👏 !! Amazing pictures!! You've nailed them. A very good reminder that a good photographer can make any camera look good. In this day and age for seeking happiness by burning money, I like to always remember that there have been great photographers in the past when they shot with a pinhole camera or a film. I'll be following all your videos.
Thanks for dropping by and thank you for the kind, kind words! To be honest, I believe any camera from around 2010 onwards can be used pretty efficiently, the standard is SO high now, unfortunately too many are obsessed with the highest megapixel count and the cleanest image rather than challenging themselves to be better photographers. Haha and I will try and shoot film forever but I do feel the prices are getting absolutely obnoxious nowadays but I still get a roll of portra when I can, Thank you so much for the sub, I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Hi. This was great to discover :-) I also bought this one about five years ago, together with two lenses: 27 mm 2.8 and 18 mm 2.0. Always used it for travel photography, just recently in studio (don't ask me why I didn't do this before.....). Bought recently the 56 mm 1.2 R APD. Fenomenal ! Was thinking of buying a newer Fuji, but will wait now :-))
Thank you, a pleasure to meet another Fuji user! Ahh that is a VERY strong selection of glass - nicely done! It's a real gem in a studio setting right? Out of interest what was the other Fuji camera you were considering?
Doesn’t she feel like a dense beast! One of the best made cameras I’ve ever felt to be fair, there is something wholeheartedly reassuring about the X-Pro1 body.
What an outstanding video! Those images were incredible! I will buy the Fuji Xe1 in some days and Im super hyped to highten my creativity to new levels with it by limiting myself with its slowness and testing out the film simulation/creating new ones. :D
Thanks for sharing and your images are gorgeous! You nailed it! This camera is unique and although I use the X-Pro3 more often now, especially for my work, there's nothing like the feeling that you get while shooting with the X-Pro1 and the outcome at the end of the day. Cheers!
Thank you so much for the kind comments! Haha I completely agree, the X-S10 definitely makes my life easier but I always feel so happy going through a days shooting on the X-Pro1. Do you currently own both then?
Sounds absolutely fair! Interesting you've got an X100 as well, do you use that mainly for street/travel work? Which X100 is it too as there are quite a few now!
That's cool about keeping the original X100 - honestly feel the same way about the X-Pro1! Man, the X100V is an absolute MONSTER of a camera! Keep shooting!
Just ordered one of these. I’m still shooting film also and prefer how photos look on film vs digital. That why my Nikon D700 gets used way more than my D810 to the point where I’m probably selling the 810. I have the XT4, Xpro3 and X100v. Love them all but forcing a film look on them doesn’t quite get there. So the Xpro1 is going to be my EDC camera. Cheers.
Ahh that's quite the collection, a little jealous of the X100V - an absolutely monster of a camera! Glad you got some use out of my video though - thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment!
Dude.... I got an A7r3 2 years ago, and it was my first full frame. Absolutely love it, but then around 6 months ago I found a d700 for dirt cheap and practically new. I used to have a d5000, and well I wanted a full frame nikon to shoot for fun. Well I use my D700 and carry it with me everywhere and my A7r just stays in my cabinet 🤣. I really got into it after people said it produces film like images. I barely got an F3 last year and well yup that D700 surely delivers that film like look and highly unique in its colors.
Sitting on a fortune now hahaha Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Hahaha thank you, my ENTIRE desk area is Bioshock themed, every piece of merch and artwork around my PC space is from Bioshock and my tattoos were featured on the official Bioshock facebook page! You could say I'm also a fan - thanks for your comment!
@@FeralGinger Yes, I have been since 2012 and still enjoying it, despite now having an XT-4. Did try the Xpro3, but I found the build quality in the pro 1 better and did not really need it. Best wishes.
Haha well spotted good sir, always loved his stuff since back when he did metal band work! Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Thank you so much! Most images are edited as I go through on lightroom so I don't have too many presets I stick to though I'm starting to get a little more consistent nowadays Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
I often struggle finding one’s videos that have great images that they took with this camera. I’m so glad to have found this channel. I can look at what this camera can really do rather than some ‘around the house’ type photos. No offense to them but this sensor can be pushed to great lengths and your photos show just that
That's super kind of you to say! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it!
And it always will be a great camera! Glad to meet another Fuji photographer! Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
@@FeralGinger mostly I use the Fuji XF27mm, but I also own and use a lot of vintage lenses. I love Minolta and Pentax-M lenses a lot. But my newest lenses are a 7artisans 35mmF1.2 and the TTartisan 50mmF1.2 ... bozh feel great on the X-Pro1 and also on my X-T10.
Cool stuff! Bought the XP1 in december 2020. had the 35/1.4 coming with the cam. Great combo. Recently picked up the 35/2 for half nothing and wow AF is fast and noiseless. Defo gave the old lady a kick up the AF butt. While the 35/1.4 is a great lens I must admitt I dig the f2 version. Smaller, faster and silent. Paired with the 1st sensor the pictures have a special look to them, less clinical and sharp, their own look really. I like it a lot. Also 3rd party lenses with x mount are a consideration, smaller in size then the vintage glass incl adapter. Tried the 7Artisans 35/1.2 from a friend, wow what a match to the XP1, small, cool retro looking and images have an old school look to it. Very nice! Cheers from Switzerland
that's amazing to hear regarding the f2 version - honestly tempted to trade my 1.4 in for it if that's the case! Also been eyeing up some of the pancake lenses to make up for selling the X70! I really dig the 7Artisans glass - I've been trying to avoid buying some for a while as I don't know how much camera gear I realistically need but that stuff seems incredible for the price! If the X-Pro1 your first venture into Fuji systems? If so what was your reason for going for the older model? Thank you so much for dropping by!
@@FeralGinger cheers to come back to me. Talking pancake, I also own the 18/2 which has a similar rendering to the 35/1.4, something special somehow hard to describe. But loud and also slow. Well actually not as bad as people tell you on the web tbh. Plenty workable. I only got the 35/2 b/c 1) it was 150 swiss (apx same in USD) and 2) I had the 23/2 on loan for a few weeks and was amazed how much faster it was vs the older lenses and dead silent. Now the extra stop of light is handy to have on the 1.4 but then I am just an amateur taking pics of my family and stuff around me and I realised I very rarely use the extra stop. I also love photography for the process rather then just the final pics. Coming from film. Still shooting my Nikon FE every now and then but film is damn expensive here and very few labs around, so need to send per mail, I miss the drop in, chat with the lab guys etc. so I was looking for a ‚film like‘ experience with ICL in digital. Something that doesn‘t break the bank, and has a nice look and vibe. As I got into photography again a bit more seriously a few years back and got myself a Fuji X100T new when it came out (still rocking and loving it), I wanted to stay with Fuji. I love the rangefinderesque (is that a word? 🧐) look of the X-Pro and X100 line, so I went with an XP1. I love the feel and ergonomics of the cam. I use both cams very similar, mostly OVF and no back screen. I try to force myself to shoot like film. Not b/c I think old ways are better but I myself feel better that way, less distraction less looking at screen which I do all day long already. Of course I use the EVF as well, even the old ine on the XP1 is plenty workable. But there is something about coming home and checking the files and getting surprised at hiw sone shots came out. Of course these are just pics for myself, no paid work etc. would defo use the EVF more if I had to get it right. As I have not much time doing post, due to kids, work and tbh lack of deeper knowledge I try to dial in the now famous fuji recipes, tweak a bit here and there and get a look I like. Another film like approach 😉, also did use the in camera raw converter, quite cool little tool if you don‘t shoot thousands of pics a day he he. So I really like the XP1, still a great camera today. And it has ton of charme! Often less is more. Less options, buttons and features. Let‘s be honest, the average shooter doesn‘t use half the stuff. Now, what I realised since using the XP1 and some lenses - how much I love the limitation of the X100 line. Bring everywhere, no lenses to think about, very liberating indeed. If course just an amateur would say that 🤪. The XP1 has brought back the joy to also use the X100T and to appreciate it again! Sorry for the long post, got carried away. Cheers
@@michel559 Don't apologise for posts like this, honestly this kind of passion is exactly what I feel when shooting fuji camera so I get it and really enjoy the conversation around it! I've heard a lot of mixed feelings regardning the 18/2 but it's honestly one of the ones I want most! Just seems like one of the most useful in the entire lineup, all the images I've seen from it have been typically high quality fuji stuff too! Seems we've a bit in common - I've a Nikon FE3 too but don't shoot it at the moment due to film costs haha I definitely get what you mean about the rangefinder appeal and sometimes it's just nice to risk shooting with just the optical view finder and see what gems you got when you get home! Yeah, the camera definitely lends it's self to that film appeal and I found a bunch of really good film simulations for lightroom by a youtuber Lee Zavitz, one being an extremely close match for classic chrome which I LOVE, you should check them out, they only set me back a few pounds! Funny you should say less is more, honestly, even on the X-Pro1 there are so many settings I don't use! I only ever shoot single shot, I NEVER use bracketing ect haha I've been eyeing up the X100 series for a long time so it's cool to hear you found a place for it along side the X-Pro1/18mm combo! If it wasn't for the size of the X70 I was actually going to get an X100 a while back! Seriously, thank you so much for taking the time for such a great reply! Glad I'm not the only one crazy enough to still be enjoying a camera most would turn their nose up at!
@@FeralGinger ha ha your welcome! Something I also did consider wgen getting the 35/2 was the WR in case I ever upgrade to a newer XPro. It is handy to have, not a deal breaker though. Especially here in Switzerland. Weather changes quickly. Yesterday we had 18 degrees celsius, sunny...today we woke up the freezing temperatures and snow....😳. The 18/2 is s great one. I like that focal length a lot. Images are great. There is a lot of negative stuff in the net but tbh I think it is a great lens. I think people put too much weight on data and clinical tests rather then use it for what it is. All that pixel peeping etc... Cheers for the tipp. Will check it out. So far I use the FujiXweekly.com recipes and tweak a bit. It is like shooting film 🙂. As soon as I have a bit more freetime I will dive into post a bit deeper. I‘d like a minimalistic approach, maybe on an ipad...just simple and smooth 😉 Cheers from snowy Switzerland
Yeah I hadn't really considered the weatherproofing either to be fair! We had some and sun here today in UK but it's usually just rain haha Completely agree with you regarding the pixel peeping stuff - I'm not remotely interested in that stuff as I already use a fair amount of vintage glass that has plenty soft edges! I can't completely appreciate the minimal approach, I quite often use the jpegs as they come due to the files often being so nice! Ahh fujilove is one of my main sources! All the best mate, thanks for the chat and keep shooting!
I agree I have an xpro1, xpro2 and a Leica M10 P - The Xpro1 is special in so many way maybe it's the underdog that's easily punches above its weight. Love your pics cheers
Hahaha It's great to hear this, I know it's commonly referred to as the poor man's Leica! Appreciate the kind comment! What made you decide to keep both of the X-Pros and what glass do you tend to pair them with? Also, do you use some of your Leica glass on them?
I picked up my X-Pro 1 w/ 35mm 1.4 lens in 2013 on sale here in Canada for $1500. It immediately replaced my Canon 5D Mk3 as my travel camera. I still have it and use it. It's been around the world pretty well and never failed. I added the X100s shortly after and the 14mm, 18mm, 27mm, and 60mm lenses. The 18mm and 60mm were cheaper back then. I did upgrade to the X-Pro 2 and recently added an X30 to the collection. The X-Pro1 doesn't travel with me anymore but I have set it up as a long-term project camera where I've set it to shoot B&W Jpegs, 1x1 format only and will work my way through the lenses, including a couple of Voigtlander M-mounts. I can't see myself ever totally retiring this camera.
Man, that a lot of experience with the Fuji range! Thank you so much for the comment - I have so many questions haha. Firstly, where was your favourite location to shoot? 2. What is your favourite lens in the Fuji line? 3. Is the X30 now the designated travel cam? Finally, I love that you've kept the X-Pro1 and given it a specific duty! That's actually a great idea - I might do something similar with mine! Thanks again!
@@FeralGinger Favorite place to shoot was Hong Kong. We've been there twice. But the place I've shot the most would be Puerto Vallarta. We've been there about 2 dozen times. My favorite lens is the 35mm 1.4 but the 18mm 2.0 is a very close second. The 27mm pancake was a more recent acquisition. I found the lens I used the majority of the time in Tokyo was the 18mm. The 27mm was the lens I started with for the X-Pro 1 project. The X30 will be part of the travel kit once we can start traveling again. I haven't even had it out of the house yet. If you'd like to see the project files, they are here: myfujifilmstreetshots.wordpress.com/calgary-squared-project/
Ahh this is amazing feedback! I'm so glad to hear that you rate the 18mm f2 so highly as this is likely going to be my next acquisition! I hadn't even heard of Puerto Vallarta so this was an interesting google trip for me haha I'd love to visit Hong Kong some day! Man, your travel work is something else, your Taipei folder has some INCREDIBLE shots - thank you SO much for sharing!
I agree with you, I've had a lot of cameras, and this one is a favorite. I paid through the nose for mine, years ago, but it still works great. The only drawback is Fuji doesn't support it anymore, and no repair shop will touch them. Mine has been used so much the strap lugs are almost worn through, and I can't find anyone to replace them.
Aye, it's a shame because their long term support programs are honestly one of the biggest draws to the system but then with the X-Pro1 they've had so many revisions of the camera that it makes sense marketing wise, I just truly wished we has an in-camera Classic Chrome sim so I don't have to go through lightroom haha. Ahh sorry to hear about the strap lug issue, you really musta used the hell out of this camera! What kind or work do you shoot with it and what glass do you generally use? Thanks for dropping by too!
@@FeralGinger Hi, I do understand, these cameras are getting long in the tooth, and they did service them happily nearby in New Jersey until they ran out of parts. I just take snapshots for myself, and I think the wear comes from my carrying it so much. The rest of the body looks great as I usually use the half case. For Fuji lenses I only have the 27mm pancake which I love. I also use my old Rokkor lenses which are shockingly sharp. My ability to focus them is diminishing as I am at least twice your age. I may invest in the only other lens I ever really wanted, the 35mm you use.
@@jonlouis2582 Honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to that point where my X-Pro1 has the proper signs of wear and tear on it, I think they look GREAT with a bit of mojo! I'm pretty excited for the point where I make the jump and grab either the 18mm or the 27mm for some of that pancake goodness - glad to here you're also using some other mounted glass though. The 35mm f1.4r is truly a fantastic lens, honestly the very best I own, I will say though, if I were buying again now where I shoot purely for myself I think I'd be edging more towards the MUCH smaller 35mm f2.0, I think it complements the X-Pro form factor a little better and it's MUCH quicker to focus!
@@FeralGinger Interesting about the focusing speed. I didn’t think about that. Honestly I have never had any issue with focusing speed, but I have done all the updates over the years.
Aye, it's not been too big of an issue for me but as I used to do a LOT of pet portraiture, I honestly would take the f2 over the f1.4 if I were doing it again!
Enjoyed the video mate. Love my XP1. The ONLY Fuji lens I have is the18-55 "kit" lens that came with my xe2, I keep telling myself to buy some Fuji glass as I do consider them to be second to none but I can't decide. Currently I use Leica M glass from my film days, the 35mm, 50mm summicrons and every now and then I put on the 50mm 1.2 Nikkor from the early 70's for some interesting looks. I picked up my XP1 new during a flash sale on amazon for $500.00, I consider this to be one of my best purchases.
Thank you for the kind words Michael! Honestly, their 18-55mm is insane quality for a "kit" lens! I'm actually quite jealous - the 15-45mm kit lens is no way near as durable! That is a damn good deal! Honestly sounds like you've got everything covered that you'd really want anyway! If you were to pick up a Fuji lens now what do you think you'd go for?
My XPro1 was bought new along with the 3 original lenses, if you bought the camera and two lenses you could claim the 3rd free from Fuji. I used the camera yesterday for some street photography, just the camera and 18mm lens, a great day out. The gear goes virtually unnoticed, it’s small compact and easy to carry around, the optional grip was a worthwhile addition. Image quality is excellent A3 or A2 prints can easily be produced, I can do A3+ at home but A2 has to be printed elsewhere, I am going to add another XPro to the collection, not sure if it will be the 3 or maybe the 4 if Fuji get around to updating the 3. The XPro1 is a brilliant camera that is going nowhere, it will be staying with me for many years to come.
Thanks for dropping by! I really want to give the 18 a try at some time, I actually wish they would revisit that glass and try and make it as slim as the 27mm. Agreed with you on print size, I used to print many a large canvas for customers! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
@@FeralGinger No, but I've been looking to get one. The newer x100v's look really nice, but this option might be a better one to start off with, and more expandable in the long run.
@@JuanAMatos-zx4ub Honestly a X100v will be a lot more useful in the long run, especially if you get paid work and you'll have no issues with focus ect!
I just sold my seven year old Body on eBay for £320. I was so sorry to part with it, but I promised myself on buying my new, X-E3 in 2021! That cost me £349, as a Kit-split purchase on eBay. The X-Trans 3 sensor is a beautiful performer and that "filmic" grain can be added to stunning effect, as I have in my custom simulation settings.
The X-E3 is an amazing pickup at any price to be fair, I think it's one of the strongest in the Fuji line! I am so happy they added the Filmic Grain feature to the range, is does do a very good job! What lens are you running on the X-E3 out of interest?
Ahh that's a great suggestion, I hadn't actually considered doing individual lens reviews, keep posted and I very well may take you up on that! Are you currently a Fuji user yourself?
Great video! Recently got an X-Pro1 because of those colors and the rangefinder-style. My main camera for most of my work is an X-T4, but there’s something truly special about that 1st generation X-Trans sensor.
Thanks for dropping by! I completely agree, man, it's always great to hear someone with a top of the line (XT-4) still loves the X-Pro1! Have you tried mounting any vintage glass on it yet? And what lens do you tend to pair either camera with?
@@FeralGinger With the X-Pro1, I stick to my 16mm and 35mm 1.4s. On the X-T4, I also use a 16-55 and 50-140 2.8 for other creative and pro work. As for vintage stuff, I’ve experimented with using the couple of Canon FD lenses I have from my T70 film camera on occasion: a 50mm f1.8 and 28mm f2.8.
Man, the T70 was no slouch - VERY nice indeed, Nikon F3/Mamiya 645 user here! Nice to see another fellow film user! That's interesting that you prioritise the primes mainly for the X-Pro1, honestly if I'm shooting paid work it's ALWAYS the 35 1.4 because I never have to worry about lighting haha. How is the 50-140? I heard great things on release and seems to be often used for studio portrait work too but I never got the chance to play with one!
@@FeralGinger I don’t shoot the T70 often. Film is an occasional thing for me. I tried using my primes for the work I currently do (inventory photos for a car dealership), but the 16-55 is far more suited to it. When you have several cars to shoot in a day, speed is a factor. I have yet to use the 50-140 professionally, but it is a beauty of a lens. Not as shallow wide open as a full frame equivalent, but the image quality is definitely still there.
Ahh for me unfortunately, especially with the rising price for film stock! Ahh that absolutely makes sense, honestly the 16-55 is a great bit of kit anyway! All the best with your future 50-140 shooting and thanks for dropping by!
Just got a deal for an X-Pro1 with the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 for NZD $500 (about £250)! It's a really fantastic camera and the black & whites are just amazing.
Fantastic! The 18-55 is a cracking lens too - I had it for a short while! You're not wrong about it being a black and white MACHINE though - my black and white profile picture is from the X-Pro1!
Just terrific images! I have an X-pro2, but just acquired an X-E2s to play with the older sensor. Your photos, at least in this presentation should make owners of the newest high mega pixel cameras envious... 16mp, more than enough. Very enjoyable video!
Really appreciate the kind comments, thank you so much! Means a great deal to me! I really hope the X-E2s serves you well! Out of interest have you mounted any vintage glass on your X-Pro2?
@@FeralGinger I am pretty old, been doing photography for over 50 years, and I have about 25 old Nikkors and 4 Leica M mount lenses. I did buy both a Nikon F to Fujifilm and a Leica M to Fujifilm adaptors. I did play with pretty much all my prime Nikkors, but the crop sensor conversion makes my "understanding" of the focal lengths a bit distorted. Also, I have 9 Fujifilm lenses. Covering my most used optics, so the redundancy and ease of autofocus with my aging eyes makes the lens on my camera most likely a Fujifilm model. I do use two lenses adapted often. A Nikon mount Voightlander 58mm f/1.4 on my X-T2 giving a beautiful 85mm-ish rendering with great background blur. I also use a 90mm Leica lens with adapter, also on X-T2 giving a 135mm-ish lenses with good optical quality. I use the Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 lens most often, wide open 80% of the time. It has the best of everything to me... angle of view, rendering, subject isolation, etc.
@@albertsmith9315 Wow, that's quite the collection, sounds like some interesting choices too, I'd love to get my hands on some voightlander and Leica glass, given your comment regarding the 35mm (I agree by the way, a truly stunning lens) do you think the price for Leica mounted on Fuji is really worth it? This isn't me bad talking Leica at all, I know a few Fuji users that actually use Leica glass, I've just never been blessed with the opportunity, I just think the costs are borderline questionable sometimes haha.
@@FeralGinger I started using Leica M film cameras in the '80s starting as many did with used models. I finally bought a new M6 and three contemporary lenses. They were expensive, but nothing like today. The limitation is that since they are focused by a rangefinder, they can't focus close. When I mounted the 35mm and 50mm Summicrons to my Fujifilm camera, everything was good, except that I was often frustrated by the inability to move in close (compared to same focal length Fujifilm glass), so for me it's not worth it. The 90mm is a genuine long lens on the Fuji, so the close up limitation is not such a big deal, and I don't have the 90mm Fujifilm lens, so it works for me. Leica glass is really off the charts these days. My 35mm Summicron cost 1200 US Dollars in the mid-80s, about twice what I paid for my 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor for my F3 in the same decade. Leica just released the newest 35mm Summicron and it cost 8000-plus US Dollars!!! How good can it be? 8000 Dollars can buy you an X-T4, 16mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.2.... and a trip to a foreign land to actually use that gear.
@@albertsmith9315 This is an incredible response - thank you so much! It's really interesting to hear such a strong view on Leica here - I'd really like to try one of the Summicrons as the quality looks pretty amazing but I honestly don't know if I ever will. I'm currently trying to convince myself that the Hasselblad X-Pan is worth the cost and one of those paired with a 45mm is still much less than most Leica glass haha For me, your last line truly sums is up though, 8000 can truly buy you a fully professional set up with all the glass you'd realistically need! Also, another fellow Nikon F3 user! I've recently started putting some Tri-X 400 through mine and as some point soon I might actually make a video on the camera as it's so damn over engineered haha
i just love mine! surprises me always when i load it into the computer. with vintage lenses and legacy lenses i am so enjoying it. i use the 35 1.4, nikkon 60mm macro and 45mm TS, 85 viltrox, helios, and others. sweet and fun to use. i love the looks of your images. howd you process the colour versions
Ohhh love the Helios! I still use the 35mm f1.4 and Nikon 60mm macro regularly! Glad you're happy with yours! Thanks for the comments, I tend to really enjoy editing so spend far too much time in lightroom! Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Im so glad I couldnt afford a 5d mk(whatever) when I wanted one. I had to keep waiting it out and shooting film. I've told people about how badly I wanted something that translated the film shooting experience to the convenience and cost-effectiveness of digital. I learned about the x-pro 3 last year and still couldn't afford it. I save up and it seemed so far away.. I started looking at lenses and it seemed like it would be forever until I could move into the x-pro system... But then I learned about the ability to adapt Canon FD lenses and it opened up my whole world. Now I spend ~$500 dollars on a Metabones speedbooster snf not lose any part of the film experience. I can use my buttery-smooth, mint FD lenses and shoot as much as I want without worrying about processing costs. Fuji really nailed it with the x-pro line.
I was actually shooting on a 7d MKII I lent from a friend prior to getting my Fuji - Never looked back! That's such a great story! Canon do an FD 50mmf1.4 I'm VERY fond of! Really happy it all worked out for you, I've not actually used a speedbooster but heard very good things! Out of interest was it the X-Pro3 you eventually managed to get? Thanks for dropping by!
Honestly the X100f is a bit of a pocket monster! So much love for that series of cameras! The X-Pro1 is definitely worth a gamble if you can find one at the right price and pick up a few vintage lenses! thanks for dropping by!
I have had my X Pro1 for longer than you and feel exactly the same about it. I put my pics up on the 56" TV and the quality is excellent. The best pictures I have ever taken.
Hahaha that's exactly that I'm talking about, blown up large they still look INCREDIBLE. I had some massive prints made for a client for their feature wall and they just looked SO nice! :) What glass do you pair yours with?
@@FeralGinger I got 3 primes with it, 18mm F1.2,. 35mm F2.4 and 60mm F1.2. I also have a 16/55 F 2.8, a 55/200 and a 50/140 F 2.8 with a tely converter, all of which I bought used.
Hi if you want to try wide angle the Fuji 16mm-2.8 focuses nice and fast on the xpro 1, all the fujicron lenses keep the xpro 1 useable and are well worth buying for the extra fast focusing speed, try them and see for yourself.
Thanks for the tips! I hear the 16mm is amazing! I've been looking at it recently! Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Hi, I have an X-Pro1, X-Pro2, XH-1, X-T3, I had been a Micro Four Thirds fan boy for the best part of the last fifteen years and had used Olympus and Panasonic. Eventually I got tired of trying to work out why images straight out of camera were never quite what I thought they should be and decided to look for something better. I opted for Fujifilm because of what I read and heard about the image quality. I bought an ex demo X-H1, then an nearly new X-T3 because I wanted something lighter than the X-H1. I bought a second hand X-Pro1 just to find out if all the hype was justified with the intention of selling it on if I didn't like it. So first the Cons. The EVF is the worst of any camera I have owned. If you have less than perfect vision you will need to fit a Dioptre adapter lens even then the EVF is next to useless in bright sunlight, it is only good for low light and indoors. The OVF is far better in almost all conditions. Even the LCD screen performs better than the EVF. The camera can freeze. It has only happened once, but the fact is it can happen. The Pros. It is lighter than my other cameras so it is easier to carry. It is compatable with all my lenses. Fujifilm still provide updates for it. Image quality and colour accuracy are better than any of the Panasonic or Olympus cameras I have owned. Finally if you shoot Black and White the X-Pro1 does produce images that are a bit special.
Amazing to hear these view points Eric, I completely agree with you on the EVF but the OVF feature is such a special thing to have. Glad to hear you've found joy with the Fuji cameras and being able to get straight out of camera results this nice certainly saves us a lot of time in post haha. I VERY nearly went down' the Olympus route prior to joining Fuji so it was interesting to hear you do that route first! Thanks for your comment!
Really appreciate your reply. In retrospect I may have been overly critical of the X-PRO 1. But I had seen so many reviews where reviewers raved about the camera but made no mention of the flaws and especially as some were punting the camera as ideal for beginners. The analogue controls might seem intimidating at first but they do make you think about what you know about photography and what you need to know and like you say they make photography fun again. It is lighter than my other Fujifilm cameras and that is a definite plus point for street photography. But like I said there are issues with the EVF if you wear glasses, and while you can still pick up a body for £200-£300 you have to factor in the cost of a lens or lenses. Even a basic lens like a XC 15-45mm is going too cost £50-£100+ depending on whether you buy new or used. That may be a deal breaker for someone on a tight budget.
Thanks, Feral - if you use a vintage lens on the X-pro 1, can you only view the EVF on the reverse of camera - or is there a way to use the optical viewfinder? Think I see some pics in Budapest? The city that keeps giving...
Hey, thanks for dropping by! Yep, if you use a vintage lens, you can use the screen on the back, the EVF and the optical, the benefit or the EVF and screen means you can get focus peaking with vintage glass to make sure your shots are tac sharp - a VERY nice touch! YES it was Budapest! An absolutely beautiful place I took my partner for Valentine's! Are you currently a Fuji user?
@@FeralGinger Apologies - I did not realise you had responded. Forgive me... I do use the Fuji X-Pro 1and bought the pancake lens - such a great and unobtrusive combination! I know Budapest pretty well - and it was a bonus to see a city that was my home for some years when I was seeking X-Pro advice!
@@alanwilkinson4080 Very good choices - I'm seriously tempted to get one of the pancake lenses as my next, possibly the 27mm as it's SO damn small! Hahaha that's amazing to here, it's SUCH a beautiful place, we didn't get to spend long there but I hope to return some day!
I have an X100f, but I haven't picked it up in over a year. Instead I use my XE2 with the same sensor. I agree about the image quality. I've checked on it, and I can sell the X100f, but the Xpro1 and have money left to buy a lens. It is really getting tempting.
Thanks for dropping by! GOnna be honest, I'm quite jealous of the X100f! haha Always wanted an X100, the closest I ever got was the X70. And the newer X100s are getting a bit silly in price in my opinion, I think the X100f was the sweet spot! If you are going to buy an X-Pro1 I'd recommend doing it sooner as the value is likely to keep climbing for now. That said, with your set up I'd keep the X100f - perfect travel/documentary camera IMO, and replace the XE-2 with the X-Pro1 even thought the XE-2 is arguably a better camera in many ways! THat was the only downside of selling my X70, I now have a lack of a pocketable camera!
Subscribed! = ) Thanks for sharing wonderful images from a true legend of a camera. I initially recommended this camera to my wife when it first came out (she was still shooting film back then). Auto focus was too slow for my use, which is ironic as I now mostly use manual focus anyways, but I digress. So a while back I got myself the X100V, thinking it would be a fun little camera for certain situation. Alas, I sent it back. Colors were nothing like the ones I remembered from the X-trans 1 sensor (and white balance was weird... sometimes). A recommendation? Try finding the external hand grip. It changes everything. Jan.
I'm surprised to hear anyone send back an X100V, that cameras seemed to take the world by storm haha I'm less surprised to hear about the colour differences, I'm currently shooting an X-T4 and yeah, it's definitely different! Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Hi, I am virtually on the edge of buying this camera but I hear very mixed things about manually focusing with the white peak focus system and I plan on primarily using vintage & leica lenses... What do you think? Is it really that difficult?
I managed pretty well with it for the manual focusing, the white wasn't TOO bad but yeah the more modern Fuji's having colour peaking definitely helps! I wouldn't hesitate to do it but I would see if anyone has one locally you can try first!
Ahh a Kiev, I couldn't quite tell from the image, they made some INCREDIBLE cameras though, I've recently started getting into film and VERY much enjoying it! Ahh a VERY good choice, you won't be disappointed! What glass do you intend to pair it with?
Beautiful photos in your video. Out of curiosity, I just had a look on eBay: the cheapest body-only is $Aus600-$1000 without a lens, going up through $1600 with a lens (usually the 35mm f1.4), to one with 2 lenses for $2000 (with 35mm 1.4 & 18mm). That’s insane for a 2012 digital camera. Fascinating that it holds it’s value so much. As much as it is a nice-to-have, I don’t shoot much street, and my X-T3 and even my old X-T20 do just fine in that department. They have electronic shutter for silent shooting too, which I don’t believe the original X-Pro1 had. I was just editing some B&W shots from my X-T3 today shot at around iso1600 (developed in Capture One), the grain felt so natural and film-like, versus how my old Canon 80D produced grain. Shooting in ACROS, I can get away with shooting at iso10,000, and often it still looks really nice, as the grain looks nice while retaining a lot of detail. It depends on the shot though.
Right? The prices are going mental. I agree with you though, I've an X-S10 and it buries my X-Pro1 in almost every department except feel and "natural looking grain". You're right, no silent shutter on the X-Pro1 and yeah, Acros is easily one of the best film sims out there! How do you find Capture One out of interest? I'm not particularly experienced with it! Thank you for taking the time to comment :)
@@FeralGinger I came from using Apple's Aperture, I'd tried Lightroom but never liked it much partly due to the way I worked, adding metadata to a pic as I went and then edit, with Auto providing a good start to the actual edit. Lightroom's Auto wasn't any good for my images, and it's metadata editor was terrible and everything was separated in modules. So, when it came time to switch, I saw other Aperture users switching to this app called Capture One, and trying it, it was a natural transition from Aperture. Back then I shot Canon, so it wasn't about rendering X-trans files. I know some people who come from Lightroom find the transition more jarring, and indeed there's a Lightroom layout included by default. People like having things laid out the way they are used to I guess. I naturally liked the tabbed tool palettes on the left, because Aperture did that, and the tools like the Curves or Highlight/Shadows tools was familiar. I haven't used Lightroom in a few years, so hard for me to be unbiased. Both would have their strengths and weaknesses. I know Lightroom users have complained about the speed or lagginess rendering or refreshing, one area I never had any issue with on my 2013 iMac with Capture One. C1 has evolved a lot over the years, having come from the other direction to Lightroom and Aperture, which both started at the same time for hobby and pro 35mm photographers frustrated with the increasing complexity and bloat of Photoshop, and need for proper batch editing of entire photoshoots. Capture One however came from a need to service Phase One'e high-end medium format cameras and their huge files for studio work, a reason it is still today the default for tethered shooting, even for people normally using Lightroom. It was originally sessions-based without a database, Catalogs was a later addition. Like Lightroom and Aperture, it uses SQLite. One of the advantages of Capture One for me is it's layers and masks (not available in their free Fuji and Sony version), ideal for applying any adjustments I want exactly where I want them, and the strength of a layer can be reduced with a slider. Ironically just like Photoshop. I haven't even bothered comparing output of Fuji files myself, others have done that and commented on the softness and 'worminess' of Lightroom's demosaicing of X-Trans files. Basically I just like what it gives me without a lot of effort, unless I want to get into layered adjustments where I can isolate a subject, apply any adjustment like colour temperature or colour grading generally, preset styles only applied to a masked layer, etc. The colour tools is another killer feature for me; Lightroom recently copied some of it somewhat, but not yet as comprehensively from what I can tell. It is just so much easier colour grading or devising a colour look. One thing I don't use it for is metadata, it's recently had an overhaul of it's import, but I prefer using Photo Mechanic for a number of reasons to import and tag with templates. C1 can do some of that now, but not as comprehensively as Photo Mechanic, and due to the way I had to move from Aperture, I prefer my metadata not in a database, but embedded in the file, which is an option in PM. Many people don't want anything altering their RAWs, but having worked with both PM and Exiftool for years and having tagged tens of thousands of files, I've never had an issue with them, and once tagged, Finder on Mac indexes them and can find them. Like anything, you have to be used to a particular piece of soiftware and it's quirks, and evaluate if the benefits are worth the trouble of learning as well as financial cost, and for many they feel tied to the Lightroom catalog for legacy. Even though you can import a Lightroom catalog, they are different RAW engines with slightly different tools. I've preferred to simply re-edit rather than rely on an automatic translation of the settings.
I've actually been REALLY tempted to pick up an XE1 in silver recently! It's a STUNNER! Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
I have the X-Pro1 and Canon EOS 5D Classic, plus a large collection of film cameras and lenses. I've used my X-Pro1 more than any other camera and I hope to have many more years of service from it.
@@ianhand5006 Thanks for the response! Wow that's a great collection! I'd never even heard of Zonlai until you mentioned it - seems I've still got some learning to do haha. Good to hear someone else gets a lot of use out of lens adapters on it! Do you use it for professional work too? Just curious because that's a big list of glass haha
Hey thanks for dropping by! Honestly it takes a while to get used too the camera and lenses make a BIG difference, the original lenses make it sing. Try and keep your iso under 1600, ideally under 800 if you can. Just keep trying to work with your light! What lens are you using?
I definitely know what you're talking about, my old super Takaumar glass had the same properties you talk about. To be honest, I quite like it in certain situations, it's why I'm still obsessed with the original Fuji 35mm f1.4 - it has character. if I wanted a BETTER lens overall I'd have the much cheaper, smaller, faster and weather resistant f2 version. I think a LOT of focus is put on making all glass the same nowadays and almost nullifies the reason to use a different lens if that becomes to goal? does that make sense?
Best camera I’ve ever used. It’s everything you said it is and more. Just how many megapixels do you realistically need? Image quality is superb, and form factor is spot on. Mine is totally battered to death and still going strong. Have a look at the 7Artisans primes. Very good value for money and they give you a vintage lens feel but on an x mount.
Exactly! I hate the megapixel race, I've printed HUGE images from the X-Pro1 and they've turned out fantastic! Regarding the battered to death look, the X-Pro1 actually looks AMAZING when it's got some wear and tear on it! Really good to hear about the 7Artisans, I'm definitely going to be checking them out after this! Is the X-Pro1 your only Fuji? What glass have you paired it with?
@@FeralGinger I have an X-T1 which I got to test that body style, and I really like it. Very similar in form to the Sony A7. I am going to upgrade it to the X-T2 for the added advantage of the dual card slots and extra resolution. There's very little difference between that and the X-T3 TBH so doesn't warrant the extra price difference. I use the X-Pro1 pretty much all the time and have the 35mm f2, which I really enjoy using especially with the OVF. The 7Artisans are very good. The 35mm f0.95 is a fantastic lens. Optically the same as the Mitakon, but much cheaper. The focusing isn't quite as assured on that lens as it is on the 50mm f1.1 I also use, which is adapted m-mount. But both deliver superb results for little money. I did initially get the Bayes Kipon speedbooster for OM lenses, particularly for my 50mm f1.4, which is optically amazing. The booster is really nice quality, but renders the edges soft and fuzzy. Completely unusable for wide angle lenses. But yeah, the X-Pro1 completely changed how I work as a photographer and I love the camera.
@@derrenleepoole I really like the XT line but I've never actually had chance to try them! For me the XS-10 was the best go between as I do quite a bit of video work at the moment but it definitely feels weird not having the analogue controls! Interesting that you mainly use the OVF! I usually use it during street work if I want to come home to a surprise selection of images - I don't revisit the images when shooting them so shooting through the OVF gives it a film camera like workflow haha Good to hear that the X-Pro1 is holding up against the X-T1! I've not really heard of Mitakon so I'll take a look into them too - thank you! And thanks for the chat! Keep shooting
Ahh the X-E1 is incredible! Slightly smaller, built in flash, same sensor and if I recall no ofv but a slightly better EVF? you'll get some incredible images out of it! As you went for adapters too, what lenses are you planning to use on it!
Exchanged the old for a new 27mm earlier today. Needed the aperture ring as the XPro1 back dial was too twitchy. Already feeling my zone focusing mojo - do you use this technique?
Hey thanks for dropping by! I'm not the best at Zone Focusing to be fair! I completely agree with the need for an aperture ring haha, my 15-45 doesn't have one and it is very annoying! How are you getting on with the new 27mm and being able to compare the two, do you think it's worth the extra money/size?
@@FeralGinger Thanks, the aperture ring makes my XPro1 feel complete, i've not pixel peeped yet - as using iso 6400 at f16 with auto shutter and infinity focus which is suprisingly great in low light
@@Cornbeefhole Ahh I completely agree, I find it quite alien when a lens doesn't have aperture. Oh man, I find the X-Pro1 to perform SO well at low light/night work, I actually used to go on photography walks around the city well after midnight with it quite regularly!
Hi, thank you for the informative video. I picked up a Xpro1 a week ago and am loving the filmic like pictures that it can produce. Would you mind sharing your custom settings when you have the time? For instance - color, sharpness, tone, highlights etc. Thank you!
That's amazing to hear! Thank you for the sub too! Honestly, I shoot almost exclusively on my 35mm f1.4 and I try and never shoot below 1/250th sec! Regarding the other settings I always shoot in Fine+Raw, WB auto, Colour/Sharpness/HL Tone/Shadow Tone are all at 0 and Noise reduction is at -2, I've found this help keeps the images a LOT more crisp. Really hope this helps! What glass did you pair it with?
@@FeralGinger thanks for the reply, Feral. I spent a day shooting my 2 kids (under 4) and 2 dogs with the 35 1.4 and I was slightly discouraged that it wasn't fast enough. Probably 1/3 of the shots were out of focused and I will disclose that I am very much an amateur experimenting with family portraiture and street photography. I love using the OVF and I shoot in manual, but it doesn't seem to get the shots that I want. It also doesn't help that I shoot in silent mode so it's hard to tell if the lens has focused either, haha. The other day, however, I paired it with a 23 f2 and I had more consistent shots, a lot more in focus and it captured a lot more of the environment which gave it more context I suppose. Any tips would help, haha. Thanks again!
@@FeralGinger I was skeptical at first. I have one too - I also have the X-T2 and the files that come from both of them are phenomenal! I do that a certain love for the x-pro1 and x-pro2 - just because of the optical and evf. You can these of all worlds. Fuji is just a good solid camera.
This maybe a silly question, but I've never been around an X-pro1 so....can I manually focus vintage lenses using the optical view finder instead of the back screen?
Hey thanks for dropping by, you can't using the optical as it works like a rangefinder, but if you're using the electronic viewfinder than you can use focus peaking to focus vintage glass. The view finder can switch between optical (through the top window) or electric (through the lens) Hope this helps!
Damn....you making me miss my X-Pro 1. And yes, that sensor on the X-Pro 1 was as close as you can get to film. But I'm very happy with my X-Pro 2. I needed the better EVF and Focus peaking.
That's absolutely fair enough, honestly as much as I love the camera, my X-S10 has truly taken over in recent months! What glass are you using with the X-Pro2 out of interest?
@@mitymous1 OHHHH FILM! Now you're talking! Which model do you use and what's your favourite film? I'm shooting a couple of rolls of Tri-X 400 through my Nikon F3 at the moment and LOVING it!
@@FeralGinger nice! I have a 67 and a 645N. I’ve been shooting portra 400 color and Ilford hp5 B&W. I shot a ton of 35mm Tri-x as a kid and need to try some in 120.
Very very nice, I've got a Nikon F3, an Olympus Trip and a Mamiya 645 (which is desperately need to pick up some film for this month) I've actually not tried Ilford films yet which feels kinda crazy to say!
Thank you for the kind comment and dropping by! It's a post processing look I particularly enjoy, I print a on matt crystal achieve paper and find that it makes the prints pop so much more (again, for my own personal tastes!) Are you a Fuji user yourself?
@@FeralGinger thanks for the tip on matt crystal I will have a go. I am currently working through a permajet sample pack. I am an X-Pro3 user but also shoot film (big fan of Provia 100F). Producing that film look on digital fascinates me and film sims even more so because I want to pre-visualise my intended photo at the point of capture. The X-Pro3 chrome effects are very nice indeed and really hard to recreate in post processing.
the fuji x-pro1 was the first camera I ever bought. Sadly I had to sell it for a camera with a higher burst rate because of some of the work I was shooting back half a year ago. However, I just put the a6000 I changed to for out for sale just to get another x-pro1 as I miss it too much.
That's really cool that you miss it so much that you're returning to your roots! Do you have a lens in mind to pair it with? Thankfully I've not got the X-S10 for my fast work so the X-Pro1 is stuck with me!
@@FeralGinger as i don't have a lot of money at the moment (I am an unemployed teen, thanks covid) so I will proboaly pair it with either an xc 15-45mm, xc 35mm f2 or a 7artisans 55mm.
@@kristofferkvalheim9653 Sorry to here that! They all sound like amazing choices though, I'd be hesitant with a 55mm as the ONLY glass though as the crop factor means you'd be quite restricted on what you can shoot - even if every shot from it looks amazing! The XC35mmF2 looks incredible tbh, I was really happy with just my 35mm but I do quite like the 15-45, again, it doesn't really give you a great depth of field but it is a LOT more versatile, especially if you're doing any video work - this was shot on the 15-45mm!
hi there, can this camera be used without a diopter? i find that it is very hard to find a diopter and i am worried if i were to procure one i would not be able to use it effectively. I'm 24 and i wear specs
Hey, Thanks for dropping by! I've heard that the X-Pro1 is actually not great for glasses users same as a few other cameras within their line, I'd definitely try and find a diopter! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
I used it for plenty of commercial work but didn't risk it for weddings as sometimes you DO need decent face/eye detection but realistically you COULD if you were willing to shooting slower! Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
^ this guy knows the trick! TT Artisans glass is pretty amazing for the price though I'd consider the original 27mm pancake, that thing made the X-Pro1 so PERFECT for travel
Hey, thank you. A strong question, realistically the X-Pro2 is a much better choice overall with some excellent upgrades if you can afford the difference but I feel like the X-Pro1 is nowadays purchased specifically for the look and forcing yourself to slow down. Are you currently deciding between the two?
@@FeralGinger hi I met a guy on Saturday with a nice Leica fixed 35mm , he told me that the xpro 2 is much better the focusing speed faster although the 1 has filmware up date he added me in Instagram he said that all the pics where’ taken with the 2 or the x10v lens is fantastic but then it’s not interchangeable So in the long run I would eventually get The 2. So that convinced me even more all I have to do is save up n he said get the 35 f2 I hzz as be two d750 with five lenses I just want something to put in my ruck sack
Honestly that sounds about right, I purchased my X-Pro1 with the 35mm f1.4 and got rid of all my other camera gear. I ended up only using that lense for at least a year and got some of my best images ever and the 35mm f2 is supposed to be a LOT faster on the focus so I think you would be VERY happy with it!
That's VERY kind of you to say. Honestly, it's the glass doing the heavy lifting. I shoot almost exclusively on my 35mm f1.4 and I try and never shoot below 1/250th sec! Hope this helps! What glass are you currently using?
I have the X-M1 (for a mere 85$) and loved the jpegs im getting out of it so much so that i sold off my X-T3. Only thing missing is the additional PRO Neg and Monochrome + Filter FS. Is it worth to spring for the X-PRO1 just for these FS? Planning to keep them both since I got the XM1 for quite cheap. Btw, subscribed!
Honestly, it's absolutely not worth it as your XM-1 already does almost everything you need and you can get some really good presets that mimic the X-Pro1 :) What made you sell the X-T3? I hear they're VERY good! Thank you for the sub!
@@FeralGinger whoops too late! Already bought a used xpro1 for 250$ hahah. Seriously loving the way it handles and for once I can now peer into an EVF , still getting used to with the OVF though (im not too sure i understand how to set the parallax correction). Interesting, do you have links to the said preset? Anyway, reason why I sold off the XT3 is because ive been relying on it too much (AF speed and performance in general) that i didnt stop and think about my composition etc. Limiting myself to the xpro1 for example, made me think about my composition and placing the AF point to where i want my subject to be. Plus, xtrans1 jpegs are awesome..did a paid gig on my XM1 on Provia and really gives a good starting point for my edits. Ymmv though, I'd imagine a fulltime professional would rather spring for the XT3. Otoh im just a "passionate hobbyist" 🤣
The 40mm/f18mm has been on my "To Buy" list for quite some time - I really must pick on up this year, such a slim beautiful lens! Glad to hear it's performing well for you! Thank you for dropping by!
Do you think its a good idea to sell my xt2 to get xpro2? I want to try shooting pro series because of the hybrid view finder and i have been shooting all prime lenses now.. but i think i will lose out money if i sell my xt2 at a lower cost and get the xpro 2 for more money spent
It's an interesting argument for either to be fair. The XT2 has better video, a better rear screen and better auto focus. Whilst the hybrid view finder is VERY nice to have. You might find you don't use it as much as you imagine yourself doing - speaking from experience. I'd definitely keep the XT-2 in this case as good video/screen and autofocus can be used every session! Hope this helps!
Hi these are gorgeous pictures :) As a owner of the same camera I was wondering what software do you use to process the raw files. I use capture one but it doesn't process the files as nicely as with the newer fujiflm sensors, was wondering what your software of choice was for this old sensor.
That's super kind of you thank you! Ahh I mainly use Lightroom just because I'm so used to it and a lot of the Presets I really like are in there! Sounds like you have a couple of Fuji cameras?
I bought the x-pro 1 6 years ago used for about £200 in Japan (perfect condition) Was recently going to sell it, but just couldn’t do it… it’s too nice …
Hahaha that is fair, unfortunately everyone seems to be obsessed by the megapixel race nowadays! I'm sat here still shooting film hahaha Are you a Fuji user too? :)
I'm a student and I dont have a ton of money to throw at a camera, the x-pro1 looks so tempting since I'm used to shooting film but as a street photographer, the poor autofocus compared to the pro2 is a big downside, do you think its worth biting the bullet and going for the pro2 or will this one still get the job done? Loved the vid btw
Honestly if you can squeeze by on just the one bit of glass, the X-Pro2 will serve you much better in the long run, especially should you ever find yourself on the receiving end of any paid work. Hope this helps and thanks for dropping by!
Honestly the XM-1 had a couple of improvements over the X-Pro1 that you REALLY notice, screen/wifi ect, and if I'm not mistaken you can get the XM-1 for a much better price mostly! Is that what you're currently using?
@@FeralGinger I have the 35mm also but the lens cap is a monster. So I cannot stand to use that lens. I got the X-T1 and put a 55-200mm on it to evaluate if I shall get a prime 400mmF2.8 or a tele zoom to my Nikon D700/D800E and in the future a D850. The X-T1 is not easy to use during winter due to small buttons
@@FeralGinger : I'm udating my Nikon F-system to D850 and a AFS 400mmF2.8 E VR after that I will take a look on what lens I need on the Fuji X-Pro 1 I would like a 16 - 60 mm F2.8 lens on it or the closest possible lens.
@@thomaseriksson6256 honestly if size if an issue DO look at the Sigma 18-50 f2.8, cheap, GREAT image quality and if you take the lens hood off it is pretty damn small - smaller than anything else comparatively but you do lose the aperture ring. Other than that I'd probably just go for the newer 23mm f2, that thing is great and SUPER small. You're not wrong about that lens hood though hahaha
Good video mate! Well put. I feel the same about my xpro2 graphite edition + 35 1.4 + 18-55. I sold x-t30, 23 & 35 f2 (too clinical) and 55-200 big zoom. I made video unboxing about it. I would like to try xpro1 one day.Must be awesome too ;)
Thank you so much for the kind comment! Oh man, the Graphite X-Pro2 is GORGEOUS - gotta be honest, I'm a little jealous hahaha. Interesting that you kept the 35mm f1.4 over the f2 - seems to be the other way around for most people here! Have you tried mounting any older glass on your X-Pro2 yet? you should if not!
@@FeralGinger Thanks man! I like pictures better with 35 1.4 and its not so inspiring and fun like this one. I thought about legendary helios 58 f2 or takamur asuka 50 1.4 or 1.8 also legenday but maybe later on. Fancy 56 1.2 a little bit too, maybe one day. For now will stick with 2 lenses.
Ahh I also quite fancy the 56 f1.2 haha, can put a thumbs up for Takumar too, I've the 55mm f2 and it's definitely got one of the most unique characteristics out of all my glass!
Thanks for dropping by! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Watching you in 2023. I own GFX50R and STILL the images that come from my trusted X-Pro waaaaay better looking!
This absolutely wild to me - I’d actually love to hear more as the GFX50R is THE medium format camera I want to own over all others.
Could you expand a little on why you prefer the X-pro1 images in comparison?
Just picked up an XPro1. Can’t wait. Have tons of vintage glass (M39, M42, & FD). Great video!
Thank you so much! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it!
I bought the Xpro1 in 2012. I was going to buy a Leica M6, but I met a senior guy from Fuji at a wedding and he said Fuji will discontinue file production soon. That tipped my decision. Love the camera and pixels are cheaper than film too. Very good honest review.
Fantastic story and glad to hear you're enjoying it! Pixels are DEFINITELY cheaper than film, I still shoot my workhorse Nikon F3 and my Mamiya 645 but the costs of film are getting astronomical!
This is the best. Yoyr photography is literally the best I've seen
You are too kind sir, feels weird making some of my photography more public even though a lot of it has been sat on 500px for years! ^_^
Nah I'm good 🤣 Thanks though haha
Sir, you and serr, something special, here on TH-cam, thank you!
Really nice picture samples! That is what I want to see when people reviewing a camera or lens. Thanks!
Really appreciate that thank you so much! Are you looking to get one?
I'm 4yrs in with my xpro1 and I must say that I love it! Whenever I go to do some street photography I also chose the xpro1 over my xt1 and sony a7iii. Granted I dnt have any automatic lens, so idk about the auto focus but the vintage lens + the xpro1 is amazing! I cnt forget the shutter noise, the color from this camera, then the analog controls. This camera have landed me in 2 magazines and received a high praise from a professional in a competition. Even though I didn't place.
Thanks for dropping by! It truly is a special camera, the full manual experience with a vintage lens is dreamy! That's some pretty incredible achievements, thanks for sharing!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Great shots 😍
The Xpro one is still a favourite of mine.
Mine too! But my X-T4 is keeping me busy nowadays!
It’s tempting to say that a great photographer can make any camera look good, but I totally agree with your assessment of the camera and love your images. Great photos and review!
Thank you so much for the kind comment! Are you currently a Fuji user?
@@FeralGinger Yes. I’ve been a Nikon shooter for 25+ years, but didn’t like the size of the new Z-lenses and finally went to Fuji. With Fuji, I have the possibility to go really small if I want to, that’s a great plus for my kind of work. I have actually used the X-pro1 for a few photo reportages lately. The autofocus isn’t the best, but compared to the Nikon D600 I’ve shot for years, it’s more precise. Continuous focus is terrible, but with a bit of planning, it has worked ok. I do miss the fat, juicy full frame sensor of the Nikons now and then in demanding light, but are mostly really happy with what I get from the Fuji. I actually have an X-T3, but somehow like the files from the old X-pro1 better.
@@BackwoodsBikepacking Thank you so much for the response! Wow, this is a really interesting view given your history with Nikon! The X-Pro1 definitely makes for great documentary style shots but I've got to be honest, I HATED wrestling the continuous autofocus, I had quite bad luck with it and when shooting the animal portraiture I actually shot it in single point focus exclusively! Even more interesting that you seem to be drawn to the X-Pro1 magic sensor when the XT-3 is no potato haha
Given that size is your biggest reason for changing to the system, what glass do you primarily use?
@@FeralGinger I formulated myself badly regarding continuous focus: It is terrible, so I have had to rely on single point focus with a bit of planning instead (which was basically my approach with Nikon D600).
Oh, and I have only lightly dipped my toes in the Fuji system and are using the dinky little XF18 f2, XF35 f1.4 and the XF56 f1.2. The new 18 mm is tempting, but it's a big piece of glas.
Great video mate! I have the XE 1 which has the same sensor as the xpro 1 but at half the cost. So for anyone who is to cheap to buy the xpro and doesn't mind the lack of the OVF: get the XE 1! It's my favourit camera ever and just perfect for everyday photography
Thank you so much for the nice comment :)
Absolutely, The XE-1 is absolutely incredible for the price and I truly don't think you're missing much choosing that over the X-Pro1! What glass do you have it paired with?
Wow, your photos are absolutely amazing! Just beautiful... Thank you!
That's incredibly kind of you to say, thank you so much! Are you currently a Fuji user?
@@FeralGinger Thank you for your response! I am currently using micro four thirds for casual shooting (family/everyday, nothing professional). Panasonic GX80 is my first "real" camera and I very much enjoy the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 zoom lens on it, in my eyes the image it produces has character. At the same time I never liked colours from the camera and always tried to do something with RAW from simple manual edits with Adobe default profile to presets like RNI Films.
Some time ago I saw jpegs from my friend's X-E2 and was amazed with how pictures look straight out of camera. I like playing with RAWs, but I'd prefer to have most of photos "as is" and only tinker with the ones I find really good (there are few of those!) So I started looking for reviews of older affordable Fuji cameras and found your amazing channel and this great video about X-pro1.
Good luck with growing your channel, with such high quality the views should definitely come. All the best to you, cheers!
@@rgersh The gx-80 was supposed to be a bit of a powerhouse, never got to try one though! Really appreciate the kind comments and I hope you manage to find the Fuji suited to you!
It was similar for me, once I saw the SOOC images I ended up falling in love and I definitely prefer a shorter work flow haha
All the best!
I got an Х-М1. Same sensor, same mount, a lot smaller than x-pro1. Love everything about it. And the tilted screen!
Ohhh I've only recently found out about the X-M1. I could definitely live without the natural viewfinder but not sure I'd be willing to give up the EVF. Is the camera really that much smaller in hand than the X-Pro1? I've not found one locally to do a size comparison and I kind of want one!
Great video, I have owned my X-pro1 for 6 years and love it, I still reach for it when I don't need a fast auto focusing camera, I do own the XH-1 which is awesome but the X-pro 1 with the much maligned 18mm original lens is just incredible for landscape and even some street shooting, It slows my photography down in a positive way.
Thank you for stopping by! I never understand the hate on the original 18mm lens, EVERYTHING I've seen from it has been stunning! I know they've just announced the newest version of the 18mm but to me, it's the form factor or the original that keep's it appealing! The XH-1 is SUCH a stellar camera! I'm yet to get the chance to play with one but was VERY close to getting one a little while back! What glass do you match with the XH-1?
Absolutely brilliant 👏 !! Amazing pictures!! You've nailed them. A very good reminder that a good photographer can make any camera look good. In this day and age for seeking happiness by burning money, I like to always remember that there have been great photographers in the past when they shot with a pinhole camera or a film. I'll be following all your videos.
Thanks for dropping by and thank you for the kind, kind words!
To be honest, I believe any camera from around 2010 onwards can be used pretty efficiently, the standard is SO high now, unfortunately too many are obsessed with the highest megapixel count and the cleanest image rather than challenging themselves to be better photographers. Haha and I will try and shoot film forever but I do feel the prices are getting absolutely obnoxious nowadays but I still get a roll of portra when I can, Thank you so much for the sub,
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Hi. This was great to discover :-) I also bought this one about five years ago, together with two lenses: 27 mm 2.8 and 18 mm 2.0. Always used it for travel photography, just recently in studio (don't ask me why I didn't do this before.....). Bought recently the 56 mm 1.2 R APD. Fenomenal ! Was thinking of buying a newer Fuji, but will wait now :-))
Thank you, a pleasure to meet another Fuji user! Ahh that is a VERY strong selection of glass - nicely done! It's a real gem in a studio setting right? Out of interest what was the other Fuji camera you were considering?
@@FeralGinger I honestly don't know....There are so many camera's now ! But I think that I underestimated my Pro1
I've owned mine for years. Never get rid of it. Love the weight too
Doesn’t she feel like a dense beast! One of the best made cameras I’ve ever felt to be fair, there is something wholeheartedly reassuring about the X-Pro1 body.
What an outstanding video!
Those images were incredible!
I will buy the Fuji Xe1 in some days and Im super hyped to highten my creativity to new levels with it by limiting myself with its slowness and testing out the film simulation/creating new ones. :D
Ahh thank you so much! I've been thinking about getting an XE1 myself!
@@FeralGinger I think of my XE1 as a smaller XPRO1 without the special EVF.
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Thanks for sharing and your images are gorgeous! You nailed it! This camera is unique and although I use the X-Pro3 more often now, especially for my work, there's nothing like the feeling that you get while shooting with the X-Pro1 and the outcome at the end of the day. Cheers!
Thank you so much for the kind comments! Haha I completely agree, the X-S10 definitely makes my life easier but I always feel so happy going through a days shooting on the X-Pro1. Do you currently own both then?
@@FeralGinger you bet! I think I'll keep my X100 and my X-Pro1 forever but the X-Pro3 is easier to work with in 2021
Sounds absolutely fair! Interesting you've got an X100 as well, do you use that mainly for street/travel work? Which X100 is it too as there are quite a few now!
@@FeralGinger I kept the original X100 cause it changed everything for me but today I use the X100V mainly for street but it's with me at all times :)
That's cool about keeping the original X100 - honestly feel the same way about the X-Pro1! Man, the X100V is an absolute MONSTER of a camera! Keep shooting!
Sir, you and serr, something special, here on TH-cam, thank you!
Thank you very much for the kind comments! Are you a fuji user currently?
I see cat pics on the title. I immediately clicked, liked and subscribed.
THIS MAKES ME HAPPY.
Just ordered one of these. I’m still shooting film also and prefer how photos look on film vs digital. That why my Nikon D700 gets used way more than my D810 to the point where I’m probably selling the 810. I have the XT4, Xpro3 and X100v. Love them all but forcing a film look on them doesn’t quite get there. So the Xpro1 is going to be my EDC camera. Cheers.
Ahh that's quite the collection, a little jealous of the X100V - an absolutely monster of a camera!
Glad you got some use out of my video though - thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment!
Dude.... I got an A7r3 2 years ago, and it was my first full frame. Absolutely love it, but then around 6 months ago I found a d700 for dirt cheap and practically new. I used to have a d5000, and well I wanted a full frame nikon to shoot for fun. Well I use my D700 and carry it with me everywhere and my A7r just stays in my cabinet 🤣. I really got into it after people said it produces film like images. I barely got an F3 last year and well yup that D700 surely delivers that film like look and highly unique in its colors.
@@ElReySupr3me you’ll love it👍
Stumbled onto your video. Didn’t realize the XPro1 has acquired such a status. It’s been sitting at the back of my dry box, untouched for years!
Sitting on a fortune now hahaha Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
You had me at the big daddy in the background. Unrelated but Bioshock is as superb as this camera!
Hahaha thank you, my ENTIRE desk area is Bioshock themed, every piece of merch and artwork around my PC space is from Bioshock and my tattoos were featured on the official Bioshock facebook page! You could say I'm also a fan - thanks for your comment!
It is indeed a lovely camera and the most ‘film like’ of the digital era. Enjoyed your video.
Very kind of you to say - thank you! Are you currently a Fuji X-Pro1 owner then?
@@FeralGinger Yes, I have been since 2012 and still enjoying it, despite now having an XT-4. Did try the Xpro3, but I found the build quality in the pro 1 better and did not really need it. Best wishes.
Great video, would love to see a tutorial on how you got those images. Especially the B&W portraits 😅 great video tho
Wow, thank you so much! Honestly back then I was PRETTY clueless about photography but that camera taught me SO much!
Nice Dan Mumford poster.
I like the photos too, good stuff.
Haha well spotted good sir, always loved his stuff since back when he did metal band work!
Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Hi ! Thanx 4 the brilliant review. Can you let us know your adjusted film profiles ? Many of your pix have a REAL FILM-LIKE appearance !
Thank you so much! Most images are edited as I go through on lightroom so I don't have too many presets I stick to though I'm starting to get a little more consistent nowadays
Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
I often struggle finding one’s videos that have great images that they took with this camera. I’m so glad to have found this channel. I can look at what this camera can really do rather than some ‘around the house’ type photos. No offense to them but this sensor can be pushed to great lengths and your photos show just that
That's super kind of you to say! I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it!
I got a X-Pro1 since the release in 2012. I never switched to another fuji camera. It's a great camera.
And it always will be a great camera! Glad to meet another Fuji photographer! Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Cool Video and great photography! I shoot the x-pro1, too. Bought it end of 2013 and it‘s still a great camera!
Thank you, that's kind of you to say! Nice to hear from another X-Pro1 user! What glass do you tend to pair it with?
@@FeralGinger mostly I use the Fuji XF27mm, but I also own and use a lot of vintage lenses. I love Minolta and Pentax-M lenses a lot.
But my newest lenses are a 7artisans 35mmF1.2 and the TTartisan 50mmF1.2 ... bozh feel great on the X-Pro1 and also on my X-T10.
@@camandcoffee Another 7Artisans use! Haha all I hear are great things! Ahh I love the 27mm, likely my next purchase!
Cool stuff! Bought the XP1 in december 2020. had the 35/1.4 coming with the cam. Great combo. Recently picked up the 35/2 for half nothing and wow AF is fast and noiseless. Defo gave the old lady a kick up the AF butt. While the 35/1.4 is a great lens I must admitt I dig the f2 version. Smaller, faster and silent. Paired with the 1st sensor the pictures have a special look to them, less clinical and sharp, their own look really. I like it a lot.
Also 3rd party lenses with x mount are a consideration, smaller in size then the vintage glass incl adapter. Tried the 7Artisans 35/1.2 from a friend, wow what a match to the XP1, small, cool retro looking and images have an old school look to it. Very nice!
Cheers from Switzerland
that's amazing to hear regarding the f2 version - honestly tempted to trade my 1.4 in for it if that's the case! Also been eyeing up some of the pancake lenses to make up for selling the X70!
I really dig the 7Artisans glass - I've been trying to avoid buying some for a while as I don't know how much camera gear I realistically need but that stuff seems incredible for the price!
If the X-Pro1 your first venture into Fuji systems? If so what was your reason for going for the older model?
Thank you so much for dropping by!
@@FeralGinger cheers to come back to me.
Talking pancake, I also own the 18/2 which has a similar rendering to the 35/1.4, something special somehow hard to describe.
But loud and also slow. Well actually not as bad as people tell you on the web tbh. Plenty workable.
I only got the 35/2 b/c 1) it was 150 swiss (apx same in USD) and 2) I had the 23/2 on loan for a few weeks and was amazed how much faster it was vs the older lenses and dead silent.
Now the extra stop of light is handy to have on the 1.4 but then I am just an amateur taking pics of my family and stuff around me and I realised I very rarely use the extra stop.
I also love photography for the process rather then just the final pics. Coming from film. Still shooting my Nikon FE every now and then but film is damn expensive here and very few labs around, so need to send per mail, I miss the drop in, chat with the lab guys etc.
so I was looking for a ‚film like‘ experience with ICL in digital. Something that doesn‘t break the bank, and has a nice look and vibe.
As I got into photography again a bit more seriously a few years back and got myself a Fuji X100T new when it came out (still rocking and loving it), I wanted to stay with Fuji.
I love the rangefinderesque (is that a word? 🧐) look of the X-Pro and X100 line, so I went with an XP1. I love the feel and ergonomics of the cam. I use both cams very similar, mostly OVF and no back screen. I try to force myself to shoot like film. Not b/c I think old ways are better but I myself feel better that way, less distraction less looking at screen which I do all day long already. Of course I use the EVF as well, even the old ine on the XP1 is plenty workable. But there is something about coming home and checking the files and getting surprised at hiw sone shots came out. Of course these are just pics for myself, no paid work etc. would defo use the EVF more if I had to get it right.
As I have not much time doing post, due to kids, work and tbh lack of deeper knowledge I try to dial in the now famous fuji recipes, tweak a bit here and there and get a look I like. Another film like approach 😉, also did use the in camera raw converter, quite cool little tool if you don‘t shoot thousands of pics a day he he.
So I really like the XP1, still a great camera today. And it has ton of charme! Often less is more. Less options, buttons and features. Let‘s be honest, the average shooter doesn‘t use half the stuff.
Now, what I realised since using the XP1 and some lenses - how much I love the limitation of the X100 line. Bring everywhere, no lenses to think about, very liberating indeed. If course just an amateur would say that 🤪. The XP1 has brought back the joy to also use the X100T and to appreciate it again!
Sorry for the long post, got carried away.
Cheers
@@michel559 Don't apologise for posts like this, honestly this kind of passion is exactly what I feel when shooting fuji camera so I get it and really enjoy the conversation around it!
I've heard a lot of mixed feelings regardning the 18/2 but it's honestly one of the ones I want most! Just seems like one of the most useful in the entire lineup, all the images I've seen from it have been typically high quality fuji stuff too!
Seems we've a bit in common - I've a Nikon FE3 too but don't shoot it at the moment due to film costs haha
I definitely get what you mean about the rangefinder appeal and sometimes it's just nice to risk shooting with just the optical view finder and see what gems you got when you get home! Yeah, the camera definitely lends it's self to that film appeal and I found a bunch of really good film simulations for lightroom by a youtuber Lee Zavitz, one being an extremely close match for classic chrome which I LOVE, you should check them out, they only set me back a few pounds!
Funny you should say less is more, honestly, even on the X-Pro1 there are so many settings I don't use! I only ever shoot single shot, I NEVER use bracketing ect haha
I've been eyeing up the X100 series for a long time so it's cool to hear you found a place for it along side the X-Pro1/18mm combo! If it wasn't for the size of the X70 I was actually going to get an X100 a while back!
Seriously, thank you so much for taking the time for such a great reply! Glad I'm not the only one crazy enough to still be enjoying a camera most would turn their nose up at!
@@FeralGinger ha ha your welcome! Something I also did consider wgen getting the 35/2 was the WR in case I ever upgrade to a newer XPro. It is handy to have, not a deal breaker though. Especially here in Switzerland. Weather changes quickly. Yesterday we had 18 degrees celsius, sunny...today we woke up the freezing temperatures and snow....😳.
The 18/2 is s great one. I like that focal length a lot. Images are great. There is a lot of negative stuff in the net but tbh I think it is a great lens. I think people put too much weight on data and clinical tests rather then use it for what it is. All that pixel peeping etc...
Cheers for the tipp. Will check it out. So far I use the FujiXweekly.com recipes and tweak a bit. It is like shooting film 🙂.
As soon as I have a bit more freetime I will dive into post a bit deeper. I‘d like a minimalistic approach, maybe on an ipad...just simple and smooth 😉
Cheers from snowy Switzerland
Yeah I hadn't really considered the weatherproofing either to be fair! We had some and sun here today in UK but it's usually just rain haha
Completely agree with you regarding the pixel peeping stuff - I'm not remotely interested in that stuff as I already use a fair amount of vintage glass that has plenty soft edges!
I can't completely appreciate the minimal approach, I quite often use the jpegs as they come due to the files often being so nice!
Ahh fujilove is one of my main sources! All the best mate, thanks for the chat and keep shooting!
Great video. Love the Fuji XF 35mm 1.4!!
thank you so much! I honestly think it's one of the best pieces of glass ever made! I take it you're a Fuji user too?
Thanks, great video on a great photographic machine!
A very kind comment, thank you! And thank you for the sub! Are you a Fuji user yourself?
I agree I have an xpro1, xpro2 and a Leica M10 P - The Xpro1 is special in so many way maybe it's the underdog that's easily punches above its weight. Love your pics cheers
Hahaha It's great to hear this, I know it's commonly referred to as the poor man's Leica! Appreciate the kind comment! What made you decide to keep both of the X-Pros and what glass do you tend to pair them with? Also, do you use some of your Leica glass on them?
I picked up my X-Pro 1 w/ 35mm 1.4 lens in 2013 on sale here in Canada for $1500. It immediately replaced my Canon 5D Mk3 as my travel camera. I still have it and use it. It's been around the world pretty well and never failed. I added the X100s shortly after and the 14mm, 18mm, 27mm, and 60mm lenses. The 18mm and 60mm were cheaper back then. I did upgrade to the X-Pro 2 and recently added an X30 to the collection. The X-Pro1 doesn't travel with me anymore but I have set it up as a long-term project camera where I've set it to shoot B&W Jpegs, 1x1 format only and will work my way through the lenses, including a couple of Voigtlander M-mounts. I can't see myself ever totally retiring this camera.
Man, that a lot of experience with the Fuji range! Thank you so much for the comment - I have so many questions haha.
Firstly, where was your favourite location to shoot?
2. What is your favourite lens in the Fuji line?
3. Is the X30 now the designated travel cam?
Finally, I love that you've kept the X-Pro1 and given it a specific duty! That's actually a great idea - I might do something similar with mine!
Thanks again!
@@FeralGinger Favorite place to shoot was Hong Kong. We've been there twice. But the place I've shot the most would be Puerto Vallarta. We've been there about 2 dozen times. My favorite lens is the 35mm 1.4 but the 18mm 2.0 is a very close second. The 27mm pancake was a more recent acquisition. I found the lens I used the majority of the time in Tokyo was the 18mm. The 27mm was the lens I started with for the X-Pro 1 project. The X30 will be part of the travel kit once we can start traveling again. I haven't even had it out of the house yet. If you'd like to see the project files, they are here: myfujifilmstreetshots.wordpress.com/calgary-squared-project/
Ahh this is amazing feedback! I'm so glad to hear that you rate the 18mm f2 so highly as this is likely going to be my next acquisition!
I hadn't even heard of Puerto Vallarta so this was an interesting google trip for me haha
I'd love to visit Hong Kong some day! Man, your travel work is something else, your Taipei folder has some INCREDIBLE shots - thank you SO much for sharing!
I agree with you, I've had a lot of cameras, and this one is a favorite. I paid through the nose for mine, years ago, but it still works great. The only drawback is Fuji doesn't support it anymore, and no repair shop will touch them. Mine has been used so much the strap lugs are almost worn through, and I can't find anyone to replace them.
Aye, it's a shame because their long term support programs are honestly one of the biggest draws to the system but then with the X-Pro1 they've had so many revisions of the camera that it makes sense marketing wise, I just truly wished we has an in-camera Classic Chrome sim so I don't have to go through lightroom haha.
Ahh sorry to hear about the strap lug issue, you really musta used the hell out of this camera! What kind or work do you shoot with it and what glass do you generally use?
Thanks for dropping by too!
@@FeralGinger Hi, I do understand, these cameras are getting long in the tooth, and they did service them happily nearby in New Jersey until they ran out of parts. I just take snapshots for myself, and I think the wear comes from my carrying it so much. The rest of the body looks great as I usually use the half case. For Fuji lenses I only have the 27mm pancake which I love. I also use my old Rokkor lenses which are shockingly sharp. My ability to focus them is diminishing as I am at least twice your age. I may invest in the only other lens I ever really wanted, the 35mm you use.
@@jonlouis2582 Honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to that point where my X-Pro1 has the proper signs of wear and tear on it, I think they look GREAT with a bit of mojo!
I'm pretty excited for the point where I make the jump and grab either the 18mm or the 27mm for some of that pancake goodness - glad to here you're also using some other mounted glass though.
The 35mm f1.4r is truly a fantastic lens, honestly the very best I own, I will say though, if I were buying again now where I shoot purely for myself I think I'd be edging more towards the MUCH smaller 35mm f2.0, I think it complements the X-Pro form factor a little better and it's MUCH quicker to focus!
@@FeralGinger Interesting about the focusing speed. I didn’t think about that. Honestly I have never had any issue with focusing speed, but I have done all the updates over the years.
Aye, it's not been too big of an issue for me but as I used to do a LOT of pet portraiture, I honestly would take the f2 over the f1.4 if I were doing it again!
Enjoyed the video mate.
Love my XP1. The ONLY Fuji lens I have is the18-55 "kit" lens that came with my xe2, I keep telling myself to buy some Fuji glass as I do consider them to be second to none but I can't decide. Currently I use Leica M glass from my film days, the 35mm, 50mm summicrons and every now and then I put on the 50mm 1.2 Nikkor from the early 70's for some interesting looks.
I picked up my XP1 new during a flash sale on amazon for $500.00, I consider this to be one of my best purchases.
Thank you for the kind words Michael!
Honestly, their 18-55mm is insane quality for a "kit" lens! I'm actually quite jealous - the 15-45mm kit lens is no way near as durable!
That is a damn good deal!
Honestly sounds like you've got everything covered that you'd really want anyway! If you were to pick up a Fuji lens now what do you think you'd go for?
My XPro1 was bought new along with the 3 original lenses, if you bought the camera and two lenses you could claim the 3rd free from Fuji. I used the camera yesterday for some street photography, just the camera and 18mm lens, a great day out. The gear goes virtually unnoticed, it’s small compact and easy to carry around, the optional grip was a worthwhile addition. Image quality is excellent A3 or A2 prints can easily be produced, I can do A3+ at home but A2 has to be printed elsewhere, I am going to add another XPro to the collection, not sure if it will be the 3 or maybe the 4 if Fuji get around to updating the 3. The XPro1 is a brilliant camera that is going nowhere, it will be staying with me for many years to come.
Thanks for dropping by! I really want to give the 18 a try at some time, I actually wish they would revisit that glass and try and make it as slim as the 27mm.
Agreed with you on print size, I used to print many a large canvas for customers!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
You took some great looking pictures with this camera! Going to have to try to find a used one soon.
Thank you so much! Have you used Fuji camera before?
@@FeralGinger No, but I've been looking to get one. The newer x100v's look really nice, but this option might be a better one to start off with, and more expandable in the long run.
@@JuanAMatos-zx4ub Honestly a X100v will be a lot more useful in the long run, especially if you get paid work and you'll have no issues with focus ect!
That big daddy art is sick
Thanks! My whole computer area is dedicated to Bioshock
I just sold my seven year old Body on eBay for £320. I was so sorry to part with it, but I promised myself on buying my new, X-E3 in 2021! That cost me £349, as a Kit-split purchase on eBay.
The X-Trans 3 sensor is a beautiful performer and that "filmic" grain can be added to stunning effect, as I have in my custom simulation settings.
The X-E3 is an amazing pickup at any price to be fair, I think it's one of the strongest in the Fuji line! I am so happy they added the Filmic Grain feature to the range, is does do a very good job! What lens are you running on the X-E3 out of interest?
Great video
Would love to see your review of the fuji 35/1.4
Ahh that's a great suggestion, I hadn't actually considered doing individual lens reviews, keep posted and I very well may take you up on that! Are you currently a Fuji user yourself?
Great video! Recently got an X-Pro1 because of those colors and the rangefinder-style. My main camera for most of my work is an X-T4, but there’s something truly special about that 1st generation X-Trans sensor.
Thanks for dropping by! I completely agree, man, it's always great to hear someone with a top of the line (XT-4) still loves the X-Pro1! Have you tried mounting any vintage glass on it yet? And what lens do you tend to pair either camera with?
@@FeralGinger With the X-Pro1, I stick to my 16mm and 35mm 1.4s. On the X-T4, I also use a 16-55 and 50-140 2.8 for other creative and pro work. As for vintage stuff, I’ve experimented with using the couple of Canon FD lenses I have from my T70 film camera on occasion: a 50mm f1.8 and 28mm f2.8.
Man, the T70 was no slouch - VERY nice indeed, Nikon F3/Mamiya 645 user here! Nice to see another fellow film user!
That's interesting that you prioritise the primes mainly for the X-Pro1, honestly if I'm shooting paid work it's ALWAYS the 35 1.4 because I never have to worry about lighting haha.
How is the 50-140? I heard great things on release and seems to be often used for studio portrait work too but I never got the chance to play with one!
@@FeralGinger I don’t shoot the T70 often. Film is an occasional thing for me.
I tried using my primes for the work I currently do (inventory photos for a car dealership), but the 16-55 is far more suited to it. When you have several cars to shoot in a day, speed is a factor.
I have yet to use the 50-140 professionally, but it is a beauty of a lens. Not as shallow wide open as a full frame equivalent, but the image quality is definitely still there.
Ahh for me unfortunately, especially with the rising price for film stock!
Ahh that absolutely makes sense, honestly the 16-55 is a great bit of kit anyway! All the best with your future 50-140 shooting and thanks for dropping by!
Yes, I have one, what you say is true, loved the video.
Glad to hear you feel the same way! Out of interest Mark, have you had the chance to run any vintage glass on it?
@@FeralGinger no, just the 35 f2, thanks
@@myoung48281 I'm jealous, all I'm hearing in the comments is how much faster focussing the 35mm f2 is over the f1.4 - sounds like you win mate haha
Just got a deal for an X-Pro1 with the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 for NZD $500 (about £250)! It's a really fantastic camera and the black & whites are just amazing.
Fantastic! The 18-55 is a cracking lens too - I had it for a short while!
You're not wrong about it being a black and white MACHINE though - my black and white profile picture is from the X-Pro1!
Very nicely done.. Honest appraisal!
Truly appreciate it Subroto, are you a Fuji user yourself? Do you have any experience with the X-Pro line?
That original xf35 lens is a gem
It truly is! I'll keep it forever I reckon, do you have one yourself?
Just terrific images! I have an X-pro2, but just acquired an X-E2s to play with the older sensor. Your photos, at least in this presentation should make owners of the newest high mega pixel cameras envious... 16mp, more than enough.
Very enjoyable video!
Really appreciate the kind comments, thank you so much! Means a great deal to me! I really hope the X-E2s serves you well! Out of interest have you mounted any vintage glass on your X-Pro2?
@@FeralGinger I am pretty old, been doing photography for over 50 years, and I have about 25 old Nikkors and 4 Leica M mount lenses. I did buy both a Nikon F to Fujifilm and a Leica M to Fujifilm adaptors. I did play with pretty much all my prime Nikkors, but the crop sensor conversion makes my "understanding" of the focal lengths a bit distorted. Also, I have 9 Fujifilm lenses. Covering my most used optics, so the redundancy and ease of autofocus with my aging eyes makes the lens on my camera most likely a Fujifilm model.
I do use two lenses adapted often. A Nikon mount Voightlander 58mm f/1.4 on my X-T2 giving a beautiful 85mm-ish rendering with great background blur. I also use a 90mm Leica lens with adapter, also on X-T2 giving a 135mm-ish lenses with good optical quality.
I use the Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 lens most often, wide open 80% of the time. It has the best of everything to me... angle of view, rendering, subject isolation, etc.
@@albertsmith9315 Wow, that's quite the collection, sounds like some interesting choices too, I'd love to get my hands on some voightlander and Leica glass, given your comment regarding the 35mm (I agree by the way, a truly stunning lens) do you think the price for Leica mounted on Fuji is really worth it? This isn't me bad talking Leica at all, I know a few Fuji users that actually use Leica glass, I've just never been blessed with the opportunity, I just think the costs are borderline questionable sometimes haha.
@@FeralGinger I started using Leica M film cameras in the '80s starting as many did with used models. I finally bought a new M6 and three contemporary lenses. They were expensive, but nothing like today.
The limitation is that since they are focused by a rangefinder, they can't focus close. When I mounted the 35mm and 50mm Summicrons to my Fujifilm camera, everything was good, except that I was often frustrated by the inability to move in close (compared to same focal length Fujifilm glass), so for me it's not worth it. The 90mm is a genuine long lens on the Fuji, so the close up limitation is not such a big deal, and I don't have the 90mm Fujifilm lens, so it works for me.
Leica glass is really off the charts these days. My 35mm Summicron cost 1200 US Dollars in the mid-80s, about twice what I paid for my 35mm f/1.4 Nikkor for my F3 in the same decade.
Leica just released the newest 35mm Summicron and it cost 8000-plus US Dollars!!! How good can it be?
8000 Dollars can buy you an X-T4, 16mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.2.... and a trip to a foreign land to actually use that gear.
@@albertsmith9315 This is an incredible response - thank you so much! It's really interesting to hear such a strong view on Leica here - I'd really like to try one of the Summicrons as the quality looks pretty amazing but I honestly don't know if I ever will. I'm currently trying to convince myself that the Hasselblad X-Pan is worth the cost and one of those paired with a 45mm is still much less than most Leica glass haha
For me, your last line truly sums is up though, 8000 can truly buy you a fully professional set up with all the glass you'd realistically need!
Also, another fellow Nikon F3 user! I've recently started putting some Tri-X 400 through mine and as some point soon I might actually make a video on the camera as it's so damn over engineered haha
i just love mine! surprises me always when i load it into the computer. with vintage lenses and legacy lenses i am so enjoying it. i use the 35 1.4, nikkon 60mm macro and 45mm TS, 85 viltrox, helios, and others. sweet and fun to use. i love the looks of your images. howd you process the colour versions
Ohhh love the Helios! I still use the 35mm f1.4 and Nikon 60mm macro regularly!
Glad you're happy with yours! Thanks for the comments, I tend to really enjoy editing so spend far too much time in lightroom!
Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Im so glad I couldnt afford a 5d mk(whatever) when I wanted one. I had to keep waiting it out and shooting film. I've told people about how badly I wanted something that translated the film shooting experience to the convenience and cost-effectiveness of digital. I learned about the x-pro 3 last year and still couldn't afford it. I save up and it seemed so far away..
I started looking at lenses and it seemed like it would be forever until I could move into the x-pro system... But then I learned about the ability to adapt Canon FD lenses and it opened up my whole world. Now I spend ~$500 dollars on a Metabones speedbooster snf not lose any part of the film experience. I can use my buttery-smooth, mint FD lenses and shoot as much as I want without worrying about processing costs. Fuji really nailed it with the x-pro line.
I was actually shooting on a 7d MKII I lent from a friend prior to getting my Fuji - Never looked back!
That's such a great story! Canon do an FD 50mmf1.4 I'm VERY fond of! Really happy it all worked out for you, I've not actually used a speedbooster but heard very good things!
Out of interest was it the X-Pro3 you eventually managed to get?
Thanks for dropping by!
Love the xpro 1 for my night shots
You and me both!
As an x100f user that's curious about giving interchangeable lens fuji's a shot, the x-pro1 seems like an excellent place to start!
Honestly the X100f is a bit of a pocket monster! So much love for that series of cameras! The X-Pro1 is definitely worth a gamble if you can find one at the right price and pick up a few vintage lenses! thanks for dropping by!
@@FeralGinger I actually just pulled the trigger on one, largely in part to your video! Can't wait to play around with it!
@@aravindvinayakan That's amazing to hear! Glad I could help, hope it goes well!
I have had my X Pro1 for longer than you and feel exactly the same about it. I put my pics up on the 56" TV and the quality is excellent. The best pictures I have ever taken.
Hahaha that's exactly that I'm talking about, blown up large they still look INCREDIBLE. I had some massive prints made for a client for their feature wall and they just looked SO nice! :) What glass do you pair yours with?
@@FeralGinger I got 3 primes with it, 18mm F1.2,. 35mm F2.4 and 60mm F1.2. I also have a 16/55 F 2.8, a 55/200 and a 50/140 F 2.8 with a tely converter, all of which I bought used.
Hi if you want to try wide angle the Fuji 16mm-2.8 focuses nice and fast on the xpro 1, all the fujicron lenses keep the xpro 1 useable and are well worth buying for the extra fast focusing speed, try them and see for yourself.
Thanks for the tips! I hear the 16mm is amazing! I've been looking at it recently!
Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Hi, I have an X-Pro1, X-Pro2, XH-1, X-T3, I had been a Micro Four Thirds fan boy for the best part of the last fifteen years and had used Olympus and Panasonic. Eventually I got tired of trying to work out why images straight out of camera were never quite what I thought they should be and decided to look for something better. I opted for Fujifilm because of what I read and heard about the image quality. I bought an ex demo X-H1, then an nearly new X-T3 because I wanted something lighter than the X-H1. I bought a second hand X-Pro1 just to find out if all the hype was justified with the intention of selling it on if I didn't like it. So first the Cons. The EVF is the worst of any camera I have owned. If you have less than perfect vision you will need to fit a Dioptre adapter lens even then the EVF is next to useless in bright sunlight, it is only good for low light and indoors. The OVF is far better in almost all conditions. Even the LCD screen performs better than the EVF. The camera can freeze. It has only happened once, but the fact is it can happen.
The Pros. It is lighter than my other cameras so it is easier to carry. It is compatable with all my lenses. Fujifilm still provide updates for it. Image quality and colour accuracy are better than any of the Panasonic or Olympus cameras I have owned. Finally if you shoot Black and White the X-Pro1 does produce images that are a bit special.
Amazing to hear these view points Eric,
I completely agree with you on the EVF but the OVF feature is such a special thing to have. Glad to hear you've found joy with the Fuji cameras and being able to get straight out of camera results this nice certainly saves us a lot of time in post haha.
I VERY nearly went down' the Olympus route prior to joining Fuji so it was interesting to hear you do that route first!
Thanks for your comment!
Really appreciate your reply. In retrospect I may have been overly critical of the X-PRO 1. But I had seen so many reviews where reviewers raved about the camera but made no mention of the flaws and especially as some were punting the camera as ideal for beginners. The analogue controls might seem intimidating at first but they do make you think about what you know about photography and what you need to know and like you say they make photography fun again. It is lighter than my other Fujifilm cameras and that is a definite plus point for street photography. But like I said there are issues with the EVF if you wear glasses, and while you can still pick up a body for £200-£300 you have to factor in the cost of a lens or lenses. Even a basic lens like a XC 15-45mm is going too cost £50-£100+ depending on whether you buy new or used. That may be a deal breaker for someone on a tight budget.
Thanks, Feral - if you use a vintage lens on the X-pro 1, can you only view the EVF on the reverse of camera - or is there a way to use the optical viewfinder? Think I see some pics in Budapest? The city that keeps giving...
Hey, thanks for dropping by! Yep, if you use a vintage lens, you can use the screen on the back, the EVF and the optical, the benefit or the EVF and screen means you can get focus peaking with vintage glass to make sure your shots are tac sharp - a VERY nice touch! YES it was Budapest! An absolutely beautiful place I took my partner for Valentine's!
Are you currently a Fuji user?
@@FeralGinger Apologies - I did not realise you had responded. Forgive me... I do use the Fuji X-Pro 1and bought the pancake lens - such a great and unobtrusive combination! I know Budapest pretty well - and it was a bonus to see a city that was my home for some years when I was seeking X-Pro advice!
@@alanwilkinson4080 Very good choices - I'm seriously tempted to get one of the pancake lenses as my next, possibly the 27mm as it's SO damn small!
Hahaha that's amazing to here, it's SUCH a beautiful place, we didn't get to spend long there but I hope to return some day!
I have an X100f, but I haven't picked it up in over a year. Instead I use my XE2 with the same sensor. I agree about the image quality. I've checked on it, and I can sell the X100f, but the Xpro1 and have money left to buy a lens. It is really getting tempting.
Thanks for dropping by! GOnna be honest, I'm quite jealous of the X100f! haha Always wanted an X100, the closest I ever got was the X70. And the newer X100s are getting a bit silly in price in my opinion, I think the X100f was the sweet spot! If you are going to buy an X-Pro1 I'd recommend doing it sooner as the value is likely to keep climbing for now. That said, with your set up I'd keep the X100f - perfect travel/documentary camera IMO, and replace the XE-2 with the X-Pro1 even thought the XE-2 is arguably a better camera in many ways! THat was the only downside of selling my X70, I now have a lack of a pocketable camera!
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Thanks for sharing wonderful images from a true legend of a camera. I initially recommended this camera to my wife when it first came out (she was still shooting film back then). Auto focus was too slow for my use, which is ironic as I now mostly use manual focus anyways, but I digress.
So a while back I got myself the X100V, thinking it would be a fun little camera for certain situation. Alas, I sent it back. Colors were nothing like the ones I remembered from the X-trans 1 sensor (and white balance was weird... sometimes). A recommendation? Try finding the external hand grip. It changes everything. Jan.
I'm surprised to hear anyone send back an X100V, that cameras seemed to take the world by storm haha
I'm less surprised to hear about the colour differences, I'm currently shooting an X-T4 and yeah, it's definitely different!
Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Hi, I am virtually on the edge of buying this camera but I hear very mixed things about manually focusing with the white peak focus system and I plan on primarily using vintage & leica lenses... What do you think? Is it really that difficult?
I managed pretty well with it for the manual focusing, the white wasn't TOO bad but yeah the more modern Fuji's having colour peaking definitely helps!
I wouldn't hesitate to do it but I would see if anyone has one locally you can try first!
Great photos. The camera is special but you are a very good photographer. Ciao
That's very kind of you to say, thank you so much? Fuji user yourself? Also, can't quite recognise the film camera in your profile either?
@@FeralGinger Yes I'm a Fuji fanatic. It is an old film camera "Kiev 35mm rangefinders" a Est European Contax copy , great camera.
Thanks to you I just push the PayPal button to buy XE-1. I was missing just this xtrans sensor.
Ahh a Kiev, I couldn't quite tell from the image, they made some INCREDIBLE cameras though, I've recently started getting into film and VERY much enjoying it!
Ahh a VERY good choice, you won't be disappointed! What glass do you intend to pair it with?
@@FeralGinger xf35 1.4 most of the time and Viltrox 85 1.4 + some of the 47 old manual lenses I own :)
Beautiful photos in your video. Out of curiosity, I just had a look on eBay: the cheapest body-only is $Aus600-$1000 without a lens, going up through $1600 with a lens (usually the 35mm f1.4), to one with 2 lenses for $2000 (with 35mm 1.4 & 18mm). That’s insane for a 2012 digital camera. Fascinating that it holds it’s value so much. As much as it is a nice-to-have, I don’t shoot much street, and my X-T3 and even my old X-T20 do just fine in that department. They have electronic shutter for silent shooting too, which I don’t believe the original X-Pro1 had. I was just editing some B&W shots from my X-T3 today shot at around iso1600 (developed in Capture One), the grain felt so natural and film-like, versus how my old Canon 80D produced grain. Shooting in ACROS, I can get away with shooting at iso10,000, and often it still looks really nice, as the grain looks nice while retaining a lot of detail. It depends on the shot though.
Right? The prices are going mental. I agree with you though, I've an X-S10 and it buries my X-Pro1 in almost every department except feel and "natural looking grain". You're right, no silent shutter on the X-Pro1 and yeah, Acros is easily one of the best film sims out there!
How do you find Capture One out of interest? I'm not particularly experienced with it!
Thank you for taking the time to comment :)
@@FeralGinger I came from using Apple's Aperture, I'd tried Lightroom but never liked it much partly due to the way I worked, adding metadata to a pic as I went and then edit, with Auto providing a good start to the actual edit. Lightroom's Auto wasn't any good for my images, and it's metadata editor was terrible and everything was separated in modules. So, when it came time to switch, I saw other Aperture users switching to this app called Capture One, and trying it, it was a natural transition from Aperture. Back then I shot Canon, so it wasn't about rendering X-trans files. I know some people who come from Lightroom find the transition more jarring, and indeed there's a Lightroom layout included by default. People like having things laid out the way they are used to I guess. I naturally liked the tabbed tool palettes on the left, because Aperture did that, and the tools like the Curves or Highlight/Shadows tools was familiar.
I haven't used Lightroom in a few years, so hard for me to be unbiased. Both would have their strengths and weaknesses. I know Lightroom users have complained about the speed or lagginess rendering or refreshing, one area I never had any issue with on my 2013 iMac with Capture One. C1 has evolved a lot over the years, having come from the other direction to Lightroom and Aperture, which both started at the same time for hobby and pro 35mm photographers frustrated with the increasing complexity and bloat of Photoshop, and need for proper batch editing of entire photoshoots. Capture One however came from a need to service Phase One'e high-end medium format cameras and their huge files for studio work, a reason it is still today the default for tethered shooting, even for people normally using Lightroom. It was originally sessions-based without a database, Catalogs was a later addition. Like Lightroom and Aperture, it uses SQLite.
One of the advantages of Capture One for me is it's layers and masks (not available in their free Fuji and Sony version), ideal for applying any adjustments I want exactly where I want them, and the strength of a layer can be reduced with a slider. Ironically just like Photoshop. I haven't even bothered comparing output of Fuji files myself, others have done that and commented on the softness and 'worminess' of Lightroom's demosaicing of X-Trans files. Basically I just like what it gives me without a lot of effort, unless I want to get into layered adjustments where I can isolate a subject, apply any adjustment like colour temperature or colour grading generally, preset styles only applied to a masked layer, etc. The colour tools is another killer feature for me; Lightroom recently copied some of it somewhat, but not yet as comprehensively from what I can tell. It is just so much easier colour grading or devising a colour look.
One thing I don't use it for is metadata, it's recently had an overhaul of it's import, but I prefer using Photo Mechanic for a number of reasons to import and tag with templates. C1 can do some of that now, but not as comprehensively as Photo Mechanic, and due to the way I had to move from Aperture, I prefer my metadata not in a database, but embedded in the file, which is an option in PM. Many people don't want anything altering their RAWs, but having worked with both PM and Exiftool for years and having tagged tens of thousands of files, I've never had an issue with them, and once tagged, Finder on Mac indexes them and can find them.
Like anything, you have to be used to a particular piece of soiftware and it's quirks, and evaluate if the benefits are worth the trouble of learning as well as financial cost, and for many they feel tied to the Lightroom catalog for legacy. Even though you can import a Lightroom catalog, they are different RAW engines with slightly different tools. I've preferred to simply re-edit rather than rely on an automatic translation of the settings.
Thumps up - enjoyed this review! Thanks ...
Appreciated, thank you so much!
XE-1 has the same sensor as the X-Pro1 ,but no ovf and is slightly smaller ,but also a great camera for use with small vintage lenses .
I've actually been REALLY tempted to pick up an XE1 in silver recently! It's a STUNNER!
Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
@@FeralGinger Thanks ,yes will check that out .
I have the X-Pro1 and Canon EOS 5D Classic, plus a large collection of film cameras and lenses. I've used my X-Pro1 more than any other camera and I hope to have many more years of service from it.
Thank you for dropping by! I'm curious, have you mounted any of the Canon glass on your Fuji or do you primarily use Fuji glass on it?
@@FeralGinger I've used Pentax m42, Pentax K, Olympus OM, Nikon AI and Canon fd glass on it. I have my Zonlai 22mm f1.8 on it at thr moment.
@@ianhand5006 Thanks for the response! Wow that's a great collection! I'd never even heard of Zonlai until you mentioned it - seems I've still got some learning to do haha. Good to hear someone else gets a lot of use out of lens adapters on it! Do you use it for professional work too? Just curious because that's a big list of glass haha
@@FeralGinger I'm just an amateur. I must admit that I have far too many film cameras and lenses, so maybe it's time to sell a few of them on.
@@ianhand5006 Haha, do you have a dream camera/lens combo that you own/intend to own? For me it's the X-Pan/TX-1!
I have an xpro1 and I love using it with the dials and everything. I can't seem to get that magic sauce out of it though. Any tips?
Hey thanks for dropping by! Honestly it takes a while to get used too the camera and lenses make a BIG difference, the original lenses make it sing. Try and keep your iso under 1600, ideally under 800 if you can. Just keep trying to work with your light! What lens are you using?
@@FeralGinger hey thanks for the reply! Using the 35mm f1.4 now and it made a huge difference!
Nice video! How about the camera's shutter longevity? Since it's mechanical only, did you had any issues with that? Thanks
how do you find distortion on vintage/manual lenses? I'm not a pixel peeper but sometimes you get this unpleasant blur/swirl effect...
I definitely know what you're talking about, my old super Takaumar glass had the same properties you talk about. To be honest, I quite like it in certain situations, it's why I'm still obsessed with the original Fuji 35mm f1.4 - it has character. if I wanted a BETTER lens overall I'd have the much cheaper, smaller, faster and weather resistant f2 version. I think a LOT of focus is put on making all glass the same nowadays and almost nullifies the reason to use a different lens if that becomes to goal? does that make sense?
really love your images. are they edited or straight out of camera? i'm also thinking buying the x pro 1.
Hi Mas, thanks for dropping by, I edit most images in lightroom, hope this helps!
Best camera I’ve ever used. It’s everything you said it is and more. Just how many megapixels do you realistically need? Image quality is superb, and form factor is spot on. Mine is totally battered to death and still going strong. Have a look at the 7Artisans primes. Very good value for money and they give you a vintage lens feel but on an x mount.
Exactly! I hate the megapixel race, I've printed HUGE images from the X-Pro1 and they've turned out fantastic!
Regarding the battered to death look, the X-Pro1 actually looks AMAZING when it's got some wear and tear on it! Really good to hear about the 7Artisans, I'm definitely going to be checking them out after this!
Is the X-Pro1 your only Fuji? What glass have you paired it with?
@@FeralGinger I have an X-T1 which I got to test that body style, and I really like it. Very similar in form to the Sony A7. I am going to upgrade it to the X-T2 for the added advantage of the dual card slots and extra resolution. There's very little difference between that and the X-T3 TBH so doesn't warrant the extra price difference. I use the X-Pro1 pretty much all the time and have the 35mm f2, which I really enjoy using especially with the OVF. The 7Artisans are very good. The 35mm f0.95 is a fantastic lens. Optically the same as the Mitakon, but much cheaper. The focusing isn't quite as assured on that lens as it is on the 50mm f1.1 I also use, which is adapted m-mount. But both deliver superb results for little money. I did initially get the Bayes Kipon speedbooster for OM lenses, particularly for my 50mm f1.4, which is optically amazing. The booster is really nice quality, but renders the edges soft and fuzzy. Completely unusable for wide angle lenses. But yeah, the X-Pro1 completely changed how I work as a photographer and I love the camera.
@@derrenleepoole I really like the XT line but I've never actually had chance to try them! For me the XS-10 was the best go between as I do quite a bit of video work at the moment but it definitely feels weird not having the analogue controls! Interesting that you mainly use the OVF! I usually use it during street work if I want to come home to a surprise selection of images - I don't revisit the images when shooting them so shooting through the OVF gives it a film camera like workflow haha
Good to hear that the X-Pro1 is holding up against the X-T1! I've not really heard of Mitakon so I'll take a look into them too - thank you! And thanks for the chat! Keep shooting
Omg you're from Derby ?! No way. :') Ey up!
Hahaha amazing! - Just checked your skating clip by the way - nice work, I used to massively be into it so it's nice to see the scene is still alive!
Agreed! I just bought a X-E1 and two adapters last month! That sensor....
Ahh the X-E1 is incredible! Slightly smaller, built in flash, same sensor and if I recall no ofv but a slightly better EVF? you'll get some incredible images out of it!
As you went for adapters too, what lenses are you planning to use on it!
@@FeralGinger So far I shot the Minolta 45mm f2 and my Nikon F adapter just arrived.
@@JoeLopez amazing! I really miss my old Minolta 50mm, that thing was a tank but I had a few minoltas I sold with my old Sony - REGRET haha
Exchanged the old for a new 27mm earlier today. Needed the aperture ring as the XPro1 back dial was too twitchy. Already feeling my zone focusing mojo - do you use this technique?
Hey thanks for dropping by! I'm not the best at Zone Focusing to be fair! I completely agree with the need for an aperture ring haha, my 15-45 doesn't have one and it is very annoying! How are you getting on with the new 27mm and being able to compare the two, do you think it's worth the extra money/size?
@@FeralGinger Thanks, the aperture ring makes my XPro1 feel complete, i've not pixel peeped yet - as using iso 6400 at f16 with auto shutter and infinity focus which is suprisingly great in low light
@@Cornbeefhole Ahh I completely agree, I find it quite alien when a lens doesn't have aperture. Oh man, I find the X-Pro1 to perform SO well at low light/night work, I actually used to go on photography walks around the city well after midnight with it quite regularly!
Hi, thank you for the informative video. I picked up a Xpro1 a week ago and am loving the filmic like pictures that it can produce. Would you mind sharing your custom settings when you have the time? For instance - color, sharpness, tone, highlights etc. Thank you!
That's amazing to hear! Thank you for the sub too!
Honestly, I shoot almost exclusively on my 35mm f1.4 and I try and never shoot below 1/250th sec!
Regarding the other settings I always shoot in Fine+Raw, WB auto, Colour/Sharpness/HL Tone/Shadow Tone are all at 0 and Noise reduction is at -2, I've found this help keeps the images a LOT more crisp.
Really hope this helps!
What glass did you pair it with?
@@FeralGinger thanks for the reply, Feral. I spent a day shooting my 2 kids (under 4) and 2 dogs with the 35 1.4 and I was slightly discouraged that it wasn't fast enough. Probably 1/3 of the shots were out of focused and I will disclose that I am very much an amateur experimenting with family portraiture and street photography. I love using the OVF and I shoot in manual, but it doesn't seem to get the shots that I want. It also doesn't help that I shoot in silent mode so it's hard to tell if the lens has focused either, haha. The other day, however, I paired it with a 23 f2 and I had more consistent shots, a lot more in focus and it captured a lot more of the environment which gave it more context I suppose. Any tips would help, haha. Thanks again!
Best camera ever.
Honestly inclined to agree, I ABSOLUTELY love it, it's not the best for speedy work but the images are to die for! Do you currently have one?
@@FeralGinger I was skeptical at first. I have one too - I also have the X-T2 and the files that come from both of them are phenomenal! I do that a certain love for the x-pro1 and x-pro2 - just because of the optical and evf. You can these of all worlds. Fuji is just a good solid camera.
This maybe a silly question, but I've never been around an X-pro1 so....can I manually focus vintage lenses using the optical view finder instead of the back screen?
Hey thanks for dropping by, you can't using the optical as it works like a rangefinder, but if you're using the electronic viewfinder than you can use focus peaking to focus vintage glass. The view finder can switch between optical (through the top window) or electric (through the lens) Hope this helps!
Damn....you making me miss my X-Pro 1. And yes, that sensor on the X-Pro 1 was as close as you can get to film. But I'm very happy with my X-Pro 2. I needed the better EVF and Focus peaking.
That's absolutely fair enough, honestly as much as I love the camera, my X-S10 has truly taken over in recent months! What glass are you using with the X-Pro2 out of interest?
FeralGinger
The Fujifilm 23mm f2 and the 35mm f2. I have an adapter for Manual Nikon lens which I have three the work with.
Gorgeous photos!
Very kind of you to say, are you a Fuji user yourself?
@@FeralGinger No; Pentax film and Sony digital, I'm afraid. But I do love the Fuji look!
@@mitymous1 OHHHH FILM! Now you're talking! Which model do you use and what's your favourite film? I'm shooting a couple of rolls of Tri-X 400 through my Nikon F3 at the moment and LOVING it!
@@FeralGinger nice! I have a 67 and a 645N. I’ve been shooting portra 400 color and Ilford hp5 B&W. I shot a ton of 35mm Tri-x as a kid and need to try some in 120.
Very very nice, I've got a Nikon F3, an Olympus Trip and a Mamiya 645 (which is desperately need to pick up some film for this month)
I've actually not tried Ilford films yet which feels kinda crazy to say!
Lovely images!!! Some have crushed blacks. Is that the XPro1 film simulations or your post processing?
Thank you for the kind comment and dropping by! It's a post processing look I particularly enjoy, I print a on matt crystal achieve paper and find that it makes the prints pop so much more (again, for my own personal tastes!) Are you a Fuji user yourself?
@@FeralGinger thanks for the tip on matt crystal I will have a go. I am currently working through a permajet sample pack. I am an X-Pro3 user but also shoot film (big fan of Provia 100F). Producing that film look on digital fascinates me and film sims even more so because I want to pre-visualise my intended photo at the point of capture. The X-Pro3 chrome effects are very nice indeed and really hard to recreate in post processing.
What glass do you tend to pair with the X-Pro3? And as a film user I imagine you've possibly had the chance to try some manual lenses on it?
@@FeralGinger not yet. I need to order an adapter for m lenses as I have the Zeiss 50mm sonnar 1.5
the fuji x-pro1 was the first camera I ever bought. Sadly I had to sell it for a camera with a higher burst rate because of some of the work I was shooting back half a year ago. However, I just put the a6000 I changed to for out for sale just to get another x-pro1 as I miss it too much.
That's really cool that you miss it so much that you're returning to your roots! Do you have a lens in mind to pair it with? Thankfully I've not got the X-S10 for my fast work so the X-Pro1 is stuck with me!
@@FeralGinger as i don't have a lot of money at the moment (I am an unemployed teen, thanks covid) so I will proboaly pair it with either an xc 15-45mm, xc 35mm f2 or a 7artisans 55mm.
@@kristofferkvalheim9653 Sorry to here that! They all sound like amazing choices though, I'd be hesitant with a 55mm as the ONLY glass though as the crop factor means you'd be quite restricted on what you can shoot - even if every shot from it looks amazing! The XC35mmF2 looks incredible tbh, I was really happy with just my 35mm but I do quite like the 15-45, again, it doesn't really give you a great depth of field but it is a LOT more versatile, especially if you're doing any video work - this was shot on the 15-45mm!
I want a 10 second short of the shutter noise
honestly, it's SUCH a nice shutter noise man!
hi there,
can this camera be used without a diopter? i find that it is very hard to find a diopter and i am worried if i were to procure one i would not be able to use it effectively. I'm 24 and i wear specs
Hey, Thanks for dropping by!
I've heard that the X-Pro1 is actually not great for glasses users same as a few other cameras within their line, I'd definitely try and find a diopter!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
can you use it as professional camera for let say wedding and commercial ?
I used it for plenty of commercial work but didn't risk it for weddings as sometimes you DO need decent face/eye detection but realistically you COULD if you were willing to shooting slower!
Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
Just bought my xpro 1 to start photography, but i havent yet purchase lens.
Whats the best lens to start with in your opinion ?
TT artisan. MF but cheap and very well built. I have the lens but im picking up my xpro1 tomorrow
^ this guy knows the trick! TT Artisans glass is pretty amazing for the price though I'd consider the original 27mm pancake, that thing made the X-Pro1 so PERFECT for travel
Hi nice review but would you still get the xpro 1 over the xpro 2 ?
Hey, thank you. A strong question, realistically the X-Pro2 is a much better choice overall with some excellent upgrades if you can afford the difference but I feel like the X-Pro1 is nowadays purchased specifically for the look and forcing yourself to slow down. Are you currently deciding between the two?
@@FeralGinger hi I met a guy on Saturday with a nice Leica fixed 35mm , he told me that the xpro 2 is much better the focusing speed faster although the 1 has filmware up date he added me in Instagram he said that all the pics where’ taken with the 2 or the x10v lens is fantastic but then it’s not interchangeable So in the long run I would eventually get The 2. So that convinced me even more all I have to do is save up n he said get the 35 f2 I hzz as be two d750 with five lenses I just want something to put in my ruck sack
Honestly that sounds about right, I purchased my X-Pro1 with the 35mm f1.4 and got rid of all my other camera gear. I ended up only using that lense for at least a year and got some of my best images ever and the 35mm f2 is supposed to be a LOT faster on the focus so I think you would be VERY happy with it!
Man, your images are sharp as a tack. Good stuff. I'm a fuji shooter and I can not get them that sharp. What's the secrets?
That's VERY kind of you to say. Honestly, it's the glass doing the heavy lifting. I shoot almost exclusively on my 35mm f1.4 and I try and never shoot below 1/250th sec! Hope this helps! What glass are you currently using?
Oh, I forgot, I also run the noise reduction at -2 so I can deal with it in post, you get a MUCH cleaner image!
Great Review! Than you for this!
Thank you good sir for taking the time top drop a comment!
Enjoyed the post! Thanks. Can you capture raw + jpeg?
Absolutely, but it does CHUG. Certainly don't recommend burst capturing!
I have the X-M1 (for a mere 85$) and loved the jpegs im getting out of it so much so that i sold off my X-T3. Only thing missing is the additional PRO Neg and Monochrome + Filter FS. Is it worth to spring for the X-PRO1 just for these FS? Planning to keep them both since I got the XM1 for quite cheap.
Btw, subscribed!
Honestly, it's absolutely not worth it as your XM-1 already does almost everything you need and you can get some really good presets that mimic the X-Pro1 :)
What made you sell the X-T3? I hear they're VERY good! Thank you for the sub!
@@FeralGinger whoops too late! Already bought a used xpro1 for 250$ hahah. Seriously loving the way it handles and for once I can now peer into an EVF , still getting used to with the OVF though (im not too sure i understand how to set the parallax correction). Interesting, do you have links to the said preset? Anyway, reason why I sold off the XT3 is because ive been relying on it too much (AF speed and performance in general) that i didnt stop and think about my composition etc. Limiting myself to the xpro1 for example, made me think about my composition and placing the AF point to where i want my subject to be. Plus, xtrans1 jpegs are awesome..did a paid gig on my XM1 on Provia and really gives a good starting point for my edits.
Ymmv though, I'd imagine a fulltime professional would rather spring for the XT3. Otoh im just a "passionate hobbyist" 🤣
Love my X Pro 1, use it with a Konica Hexar 40mm 1.8. Beautiful combination.
The 40mm/f18mm has been on my "To Buy" list for quite some time - I really must pick on up this year, such a slim beautiful lens! Glad to hear it's performing well for you! Thank you for dropping by!
Whats special about this lens?
@@stephengreico2810 build quality, colour rendering is unique, size, price.
@@mickgissane9181 Yup, all this right here! :)
Do you think its a good idea to sell my xt2 to get xpro2? I want to try shooting pro series because of the hybrid view finder and i have been shooting all prime lenses now.. but i think i will lose out money if i sell my xt2 at a lower cost and get the xpro 2 for more money spent
It's an interesting argument for either to be fair. The XT2 has better video, a better rear screen and better auto focus. Whilst the hybrid view finder is VERY nice to have. You might find you don't use it as much as you imagine yourself doing - speaking from experience. I'd definitely keep the XT-2 in this case as good video/screen and autofocus can be used every session! Hope this helps!
Hi these are gorgeous pictures :)
As a owner of the same camera I was wondering what software do you use to process the raw files. I use capture one but it doesn't process the files as nicely as with the newer fujiflm sensors, was wondering what your software of choice was for this old sensor.
That's super kind of you thank you!
Ahh I mainly use Lightroom just because I'm so used to it and a lot of the Presets I really like are in there!
Sounds like you have a couple of Fuji cameras?
How did you get into pet photography? I’ve been getting into pet photography lately with my own pets
Hey, thanks for dropping by, I work in Veterinary by trade, I ran a cattery for a few years and started offering extra work to my clients!
I bought the x-pro 1 6 years ago used for about £200 in Japan (perfect condition) Was recently going to sell it, but just couldn’t do it… it’s too nice …
I can't blame you, it's a unique piece of Fujifilm history!
It's got a modern sensor... Cameras made between 2012 and 2014 are still comparable to cameras today. Changes since have been very incremental.
Hahaha that is fair, unfortunately everyone seems to be obsessed by the megapixel race nowadays! I'm sat here still shooting film hahaha Are you a Fuji user too? :)
I'm a student and I dont have a ton of money to throw at a camera, the x-pro1 looks so tempting since I'm used to shooting film but as a street photographer, the poor autofocus compared to the pro2 is a big downside, do you think its worth biting the bullet and going for the pro2 or will this one still get the job done? Loved the vid btw
Honestly if you can squeeze by on just the one bit of glass, the X-Pro2 will serve you much better in the long run, especially should you ever find yourself on the receiving end of any paid work. Hope this helps and thanks for dropping by!
@@FeralGinger that definitely helps, thanks for the reply!
What do you think about fuji xm-1 in 2021?
Honestly the XM-1 had a couple of improvements over the X-Pro1 that you REALLY notice, screen/wifi ect, and if I'm not mistaken you can get the XM-1 for a much better price mostly! Is that what you're currently using?
I use X-Pro 1 as an compact camera with a 18-55 mm Zoom lens. It replaced a Panasonoic LX3 and LX5. I hate to use the X-T1.
fantastic lens - I've just replaced mine with the Sigma 18-50 f2.8!
@@FeralGinger I have the 35mm also but the lens cap is a monster. So I cannot stand to use that lens. I got the X-T1 and put a 55-200mm on it to evaluate if I shall get a prime 400mmF2.8 or a tele zoom to my Nikon D700/D800E and in the future a D850. The X-T1 is not easy to use during winter due to small buttons
@@FeralGinger : I'm udating my Nikon F-system to D850 and a AFS 400mmF2.8 E VR after that I will take a look on what lens I need on the Fuji X-Pro 1 I would like a 16 - 60 mm F2.8 lens on it or the closest possible lens.
@@thomaseriksson6256 honestly if size if an issue DO look at the Sigma 18-50 f2.8, cheap, GREAT image quality and if you take the lens hood off it is pretty damn small - smaller than anything else comparatively but you do lose the aperture ring. Other than that I'd probably just go for the newer 23mm f2, that thing is great and SUPER small.
You're not wrong about that lens hood though hahaha
@@FeralGinger Thank you I will have a look. Can you recommend a macro also?
Great video
Appreciate the comment!
Good video mate! Well put. I feel the same about my xpro2 graphite edition + 35 1.4 + 18-55.
I sold x-t30, 23 & 35 f2 (too clinical) and 55-200 big zoom. I made video unboxing about it. I would like to try xpro1 one day.Must be awesome too ;)
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
Oh man, the Graphite X-Pro2 is GORGEOUS - gotta be honest, I'm a little jealous hahaha.
Interesting that you kept the 35mm f1.4 over the f2 - seems to be the other way around for most people here!
Have you tried mounting any older glass on your X-Pro2 yet? you should if not!
@@FeralGinger Thanks man! I like pictures better with 35 1.4 and its not so inspiring and fun like this one. I thought about legendary helios 58 f2 or takamur asuka 50 1.4 or 1.8 also legenday but maybe later on. Fancy 56 1.2 a little bit too, maybe one day. For now will stick with 2 lenses.
Ahh I also quite fancy the 56 f1.2 haha, can put a thumbs up for Takumar too, I've the 55mm f2 and it's definitely got one of the most unique characteristics out of all my glass!
Nice work.
Thanks for dropping by!
I've just dropped a Fuji X-S10 video where I spent 2 years trying to push myself as a photographer and think I got some pretty good images from it if you fancy checking it out!
I like my Xpro1. Keep it for photoart. Thank you for your views.
Interestingly, you're not the first person to say that! What lens would you pair it up with for that?
@@FeralGinger I put my 35mm on it most of the time.
@@alfredtam9438 A strong choice! Thank you for the response!