Big Changes Coming to Channel (a frank discussion)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, I go over some changes coming to this TH-cam channel, why I'm making them, the recent Fujifilm autofocus live stream, where I think TH-cam is failing, and what the future holds.
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Keep the good Fujifilm stuff coming....😊
Yes, I'm interested in still having Fujifilm event live streams
+1!
I agree 100%
100%
Hear hear 🙌
+1. Unfortunately it looks that due to audience this channel will be less Fuji education oriented and more general topics like EXIF on Mac etc
While I fully understand your rationale for some of the changes you mention, I just want to say that this channel has been a respite for me as a Fujifilm owner, PRECISELY because you DON'T try to cover every other camera brand. I can't tell you how frustrating it is to see another reviewer's raving video on a certain Fujifilm product, only to come to find out they've "changed" and "covered" every other brand known to man in the last year or two. Frankly, I believe you shoot Fuji personally based on your videos, not Fuji sometimes, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Leica, Panasonic, and Lord knows what other times. In other words, there's a modicum of integrity here that's lost on other channels trying to be all things to all people all the time.
I agree about the "shorts" completely -- I've found them immensely distracting, and even worse - within the photog community many are just clips from regular video. Unfortunately, such is the age we live in now.
I'll continue to subscribe here as long as you continue to cover Fuji as you have, and wish you the best in your diversifications.
Totally agree . Well put 👍
^-yeah, 100% what they said!
Just don’t give up on Fujifilm related videos! They have been invaluable to me.
Was a Nikon faithful until I bought the XE1 when it first came out. Been a Fujifilm fan ever since (went from XE1 to XT20 to XH1, to XPro3, finally XT4 and XT5). Been following Pal2Tech for years. But wanted to spend my last years (am 77 yo) with Nikon so got rid of XT5 plus lenses and bought Nikon Zf a month ago. First impressions: very heavy (not good for senior photog like me), very complicated, not as easy as Fuji to operate in "retro" mode, AND autofocus is not really much better (if that!) than XT5 despite what TH-camrs claim about Fuji and Nikon (too much confirmation bias). But I want to thank you for all the help you gave me through my Fujifilm years and I hope you carry on regardless of what TH-cam analytics tell you. I was a teacher for more than 40 years and the student feedback and evaluations did not always reflect the positives that my audiences appreciated. More power to you. I will continue to watch (and LIKE) your videos from time to time. You have never wasted my time.
Thanks for the info. I had an xt30ii and recently bought an XT5 so that lens could be shared. Was tempted to buy Nikon zf but seeing the screen tilt mechanism I liked XT5 better. Being 60+ I think I made a wise decision.
I switched from Fujifilm because of their bad autofocus, but also because I sprained my wrist pretty badly just picking up my X-H2S/XF150-600 rig the wrong way (I'm a few years younger than you). I got an Olympus OM1 Mark II and it does so many things right, and things I wouldn't have thought possible (like a built in live graduated ND filter and star autofocus) and the lenses are so much better (in general), lighter, and cheaper.
Best of luck going forward, Chris. I love your channel and will continue to support you. The only thing I did not like about live streams was the amount of time you spent shouting out to people online. Great for them to be recognized and thanked… but very very boring for the rest of us.
Yes, I agree with this!
I disagree! You get a free service and then you have such petty views. Typical modern-day "entitlement".
I am new to TH-cam, having avoided it for years. But in the last year, I have begun to rely on it for meaningful photography advice. I have become a Fuji owner (GFX and XT5) and your videos have been very beneficial to me. Thank you for a lot of high quality video. I hope you find your new path to be more rewarding for you.
You have great content, I love your channel. I’ll follow you on any platform.
Came for the ride. Learned so much from you and the channel. Not going anywhere! Thanks for everything. Glad to hear you’re expanding the camera brands being as how I just ditched my xt5 for the A7r5. Love it but miss the Fuji
Looking forward to the changes Chris and to joining you on the podcast! And I definitely need to get an Instax to do some videos with. 😆
*boxing up an INSTAX Mini EVO now*
Thanks for the update, Chris. I understand your points and certainly agree YT has made it more difficult to navigate and I'm a premium member. Do what works. I'm sticking with you.
Thanks for all your videos. Love your stuff. Pls don't stop Fuji videos.
Shorts! 🤬
I....HATE....SHORTS!!
I...WILL...NOT....WATCH....SHORTS!!
I will miss your live streams 😢. I loved messing with you and creating chaos with superchats.
Ideas
Change up locations ...outside
Walk n talk
Memberships
Thank you for always including me (your audience) in your thinking, dirección and challenges.. it feels like we are taking this journey together with you... I also believe that I have noticed the changes you have mentioned in you TH-cam.. I don’t like them either..
Keep being you.. that is why I am a loyal follower of this channel.
AG
Stay strong Chris 👍
You deserve the best !
You’re a fantastic teacher, Chris. I love Fujifilm, but am also interested in learning about other brands and tech gear. Best wishes for the future of this channel. It has been a big help to me over the years.
All the best for the future, Chris! Thank you for being such a cool teacher throughout all these years (and for convincing me to purchase my first ever camera, a Fujifilm X-T4). It makes learning how to use cameras in general a lot less daunting for me, as I always wanted to make more better quality videos for my audience. ❤
Really helped my as a complete “newb” to the XT5 and cameras in general! Big time
That's CRAZY how much your ad revenue has decreased in the past 2 years. I can imagine it's super frustrating given that your time and effort over that same time has likely INCREASED! Talk about diminishing returns. What you shared is a familiar story told by other creators. Seems like everyone is doing their best to get viewers off of the YT platform and into their course/website/patreon/etc. where the creator has WAY more control. I think it's a FANTASTIC idea for you to start branching out into different brands. You have been living in a Fuji bubble for so long, you are going to be SHOCKED by how good some of these other cameras are from Canon/Nikon/Sony/Leica/etc. Excited for the new stuff!
I have learned a great deal from you. I hope you keep up with the Fuji teaching!!
A very frank video indeed. The space is so crowded that I miss the real good videos on YT. And…… I have only limited time to watch things. But, for now a big thanks 🙏 for your educational content and I wish you all the best and wisdom for the coming times ahead.
Please dont be influenced by the masses ! Do what you loke and keep this high level of quality ! Dont be a klick slave $ we love u
Thanks for the update. The value for me from this channel is that you have practical tips for photography and camera operation. I own a Fuji camera and while I love the pictures, I’m not someone loyal to a brand. I would definitely also watch videos about interesting subjects, composition, events, travel or pay for courses tackling specific areas of photography. Other areas to consider are processing images and working with specific setups, like shooting the northern lights or shooting a family member’s professional portrait.
Interesting to hear the business side of this. I don't use an ad blocker - yet - but I understand why some are. The TH-cam algorithm for serving up ads is terrible I see the same ads, over and over again, sometimes 2x during the same youtube video.
Will still be subscribing and watching your content! :)
Hi Chris, I've enjoyed your Fuji related videos immensely. They helped me acclimate and use a 100v after being a lifelong Nikon user. Now after buying the Zf, I would love it if you produced similar Nikon videos as you did with Fuji. I believe I'm going to sell the x100v. You are an excellent educator and I will continue to subscribe. All the best to you.
TH-cam shorts in my feed are so annoying. I did find out you can hide them. If you just tell the app to not show the short content over a couple days they don’t show up any more. It has been wonderful.
Great video as usual. I'll keep watching your videos as I learn so much then. I am ok with your changes as long as you remain the#1 Fuji content creator from USA 😂
Congratulations for all your work.
Big shout out from France
Can you educate the Fuji film CEO on giving us workable and reliable autofocus
I hope you find the right formula to make this channel worth it economically. I'll watch just about anything you create Chris. I will miss the live streams though.
More guest with tips and tricks on Fuji products - GFX would really be great.
sad about the Livestreams, but don't feel guilty for doing things in a way that helps you make money so you can continue doing what you do.
Personally, I'm so happy about this! I have so many requests... As someone who learned to use my Fujifilm from scratch through this channel (THANK YOU - now I get to pursue my own TH-cam channel!), I'd love to keep learning from you and expanding my knowledge base. Here are some early requests... 1) More "video" focused content (how to plan aesthetic/cinematic shots, best camera settings for different types of footage, etc.). 2) Gimbal usage (how to optimally use a gimbal, and how to get better at handling, how to make it play nice with cameras, etc.) Thank you! Wishing you all the best as you move forward.
Some points you might find helpful;
1) Understanding how and when people consume YT content can be helpful in delivering content. I tend to watch 1-2 YT videos over breakfast, if your livestream is some other time I won't watch it, if it is 1hr long and available after the fact.. I will unlikely watch it. There is a fine balance between content and video duration (I think you know this). Perhaps you can post process live streams into shorter versions, but understand that not many of us really care that much about hearing 2 photographers chit chat, they have to be EXTREMELY important figures for us to really tune into that content. Sorry but its true..
2) For Fujifilm, I think you've always done well when exploring a very specific setting of the camera and bringing about clarity of that setting in under 10mins. Make sure that content is tagged properly and do it with other brands and I think you're onto a winner. You and John Peltier are fantastic for this kind of content.
3) 400+ videos that mainly surround Fujifilm is a ridiculous and impressive feat, but it sounds like the well is getting dry and not sustainable long term (surprise surprse). I think what people would LIKE to see would be other brand comparison videos, so not just content based around certain tech settings in Canikony, but how do they COMPARE with Fujifilm. Unbias content will certainly bring in your viewers, how comfortable you are with putting Fuji down in certain areas where it lags behind the competition is of course going to be your major hurdle (likely). Fanbois exist, you may lose subscribers here, but if you are able to provide enough good content for Canikony users like you have for Fujifilm I think your membership will surely grow.
4) Sponsors, zero problem. Just make sure you add a section in the timeline so we know where the sponsored message is coming up so we can jump over it if we choose, most of us do and I know I get annoyed having to guess when the plug is done.
5) Not every video has to be a masterpiece. YT does reward frequency videos, get personal, share with us something you want to buy or check out in 1-3mins, do polls, ask us what we'd like to see, find small filler content type videos, it all helps.
178k subs is super, you're doing really well, for a niche corner (Fujfilm specific only content) you've probably done the best you can. Your decisions for the future I think are sound and good.
Who cares about likes? Make the content you love. If you love live streaming then do it. Isn’t personal fulfilment more important than audience figures.
I guess you have to decide if you are a fuji camera educator or if you are looking to be a click counter, viewer counter. It is not my intention just by watching videos on TH-cam to make it so anyone can make a living doing this. I come for info I an interested in, but don't watch every view any person makes. Again I come for the info and not making you a living. And I have never bough anything a sponsor clutters in a YT video.
Good plan. All the best. Happy to hear about courses. You are my favorite.
I’ll follow you wherever you go, as long as it’s Fujifilm content.
You are absolutely right. This mess with the shorts s and was a big mistake b TH-cam
Hi - all of this totally makes sense and I know your decisions will bring you what you need. However, you should know that what's interesting is that the YT algorithm also could be skewing your metrics in a way that's not so much obvious to you. I am always fed your videos when you release a new one but I have absolutely not seen any live streams because I was never aware of them. Why is that? And what other nuances might we be missing. Just a thought. Good luck!!
Live Streams are bad for the algorithm. I know many who still do them, but then delete them from TH-cam so it won't affect the algorithm. I personally don't because I don't care, but if you do, still do them, but delete right after.
Interesting to learn about the background of your operation. Keep up the good work.
Digital Campfire is such a great way to express your channel,
thanks for the informative update!
"Shorts" clutter my feed. Agreed! Thanks for your hard work sir!
And it’s filled with adds and now you can’t skip them anymore.
Hello P2T. I have a Canon R6MII now but still love a lot of what Fuji offers (just not for AFC action). So if you want to concentrate on just Fuji and my Canon I won't complain. :)
I really dislike shorts, it's junk content and just an attempt to jump on the TikTok bandwagon. If I could fully, 100% opt-out of that, I would. I'm a premium subscriber, so I'd rather focus on longer-form original content like your channel to make sure you're getting that cut of revenue. It's only fair.
Of course you are… like most camera TH-camrs… just like sheep…😂 😂😂
Fuji firmware question: I updated the firmware on my XT4 and XT5 and in both camera, after the update, having major issues with how camera functions when it is set to change from LCD display and LCD would normaly go off when putting camera to eye level. BUT: when taking camera away from the eye, the LCD does not come back anymore. Did anyone else noticed this hickup? thanks
Thumbs up for your honesty and humility. I found it cringing watching your last live stream... I felt sorry for you trying to balance the important conversation, a guest and live streaming software.
What ever you decide to do I will be looking forward to your content. You have an audience, you have a passion for teaching that is unparallel. Wish you the best.
I am a regular subscriber and love your technical discussions on Fuji. Agree with your take on live streams: take to long to get information and everyone is quite busy
Man I love your channel. Totally get it. Shorts and forced advertising are not cool. Fuji Summit watch parties! Yes please! I really like your idea for e-learning content. I would sign up for a full course on Video Production using Fujifilm X-T4/5. Keep up the good work!
I’m so relieved you won’t be abandoning Fuji tutorials! For sure I recognize the need to adapt to what the consumer data shows and use the best platform(s) going forward. I look forward to following your content wherever you choose to expand or move it to.
Thanks for being frank and honest with us!
I've always loved and appreciated for videos and really helped me fall in the path of fujifilm with how you have the unique ability others don't to bring such an advanced interphase down to earth.
Since I've grown on mu own path I'd love to share a few personal reasons I've grown to love my fuji even more;
I've later discovered by chance that fuji has a hidden flex with more modest IR cut filters than other brands opening up the opportunities for more serious astrophotography or infrared photography producing really solid results without any modifications!
I've grown to really love the form of my XT5, it's like a companion now and is always with me, especially with either the 33 or 90 prime it's just perfect and still despite enough!
It's a nice conversation starter! People of non photography backgrounds love picking it up, having a feel and have even engaged a few into the joy of photography!
Colours never get old!
And thanks to your videos over the years, I now have the knowledge understanding and skills to produce really pleasing photos that tell a story and nicely document a story!
Thanks again
I echo many of the houghts here…most of all, the channel is at its best when YOU are having fun and have a big smile….while giving us great info and insights. Seeng Pal2Tech pop on my notifications is one of the best parts of my day! All the very best with the upcoming changes, we’ll be there with you! And YES on the wach parties!
Do you think is best for you and do agree that the youtube recommendations has been performing poorly and it's focus is on shorts. I do use shorts as trailers for my episodes. I had the momentum going for the channel but took a two month break and we're back to 2022 :) keep on doing what youre doing ❤
Much respect 🙏🏿
Hi Chris, im very interested in your podcast but cannot find it with my podcast search, can you maybe leave a link?
Live streams are my FAVOURITE!!!
Looking forward to other types of content beyond Fujifilm ..Interesting insights for TH-cam and this actually is an educational video for how to use such analysis for TH-cam creators
Whatever you do with your high quality educational channel: please do not move to TikTok!
I'm glad you realized that the fuji audience is like 100k and the iPhone range is 100 billion 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hi Chris, Thank you for the insights. I agree with you regarding the shorts-they're just distracting. I also understand that, in the end, you have to be able to make money. If this requires changing the channel, so be it. I also agree with the live-stream feedback. The last one sucked big time and I could not watch more than 30 min. You really need a 3rd person mixing and working on the settings. You need to be able to fully concentrate on the topic. I also think that your live stream is not to the point. Too long winding talking and less focus on specific topics. Moving on, talking about other brands makes your channel less interesting for me. I am a Fuji user and am not interested in other brands. I also want to caution you branching out to too many other social networks, you might lose focus and spread yourself too thin. In the end, you need to ask yourself how you can add value to a Fuji user like me. And if you don't know that ask us. Its that easy. If you create content and find out afterwards that the audience did not like it - is a waste of time. I am interested to see how your channel will evolve. Change is not easy, but sometimes necessary. I have one more comment. You mention that you love to teach. Having watched your channel for years, you are a great teacher. However, a teacher is only credible if he/she demonstrates deep knowledge of a specific topic. I like to give an example. If I want to learn from a teacher how to take good Milky Way photos, I need to understand the process with setting etc, but most importantly, I need to see evidence (e.g. photos) from the teacher. Otherwise, the teacher is not credible. I think you understand what I mean. Good luck.
Hi Chris, love your channel. Support whatever your decision. Your channel almost is my dictionary for my fujifilm camera. Hope you all the best and your channel.❤
Keep the Fujifilm series, as a newer shooter to Fujifilm from Canon, they are amazing
Great video. Your honesty with all of us and your proposed changes to your format makes sense. (and hopefully also makes more "cents" for you) I agree with your appraisal of the "shorts" in You Tube. There are more and more of them making You Tube more cumbersome.I respect your candidness and honesty in addressing the challenges out there.
Hey Chris,
I don't know if you'll read this, but I just wanted to share some thoughts here. I swapped from Sony to Fuji around 2021, and did alot of research before doing so. I watched a ton of your videos, and have continued watching them with new releases, etc. If I am being completely honest, I was never a "fan" and did not subscribe. You were excellent at communication and getting your point across, but it was always just a touch too goofy and eccentric for me. This isn't a criticism of you, it just meant your content wasn't for me. However, I kept coming back and watching more as time went on.
However, this video made me a fan, and I have subscribed. This is one of the best "we need to talk videos" I've ever seen. Your unbiased, honest and humble approach to your channel, your content and your direction tied with clear self reflection is awesome to see. I know we'd always just love to make and create exactly what we want, but when it's our livelihoods on the line, absolutely do what you have to do. I think from your past disclosures, it shows your integrity. I'll be here supporting you.
If you have intent to do another brand, could you look into Leica SL body. I love ur energy and fun and entertaining on Fuji bodies.
Love your channel, love your performance ❤. Learned a lot about the Fujifilm settings. Keep on going 👏🏻
I have liked your Capture One videos. Could you do more? Perhaps get sponsorship?
I totally support your decision. It's logical, and I have to say, I'm looking forward to your videos covering other tech.
I don't like live videos. You are a good teacher, you make good videos, but i know you can make better explanations if you have time to make, remake, correct...
Good videos, teacher!
The most popular videos being about the most popular devices from the most popular technology company in the world doesn't surprise me and I don't think it should inform your channel's content.
The livestream piece makes sense. To anyone not watching a livestream while it's live, it's just a very long and unfocused video. That churn is not specific to your channel. That's incredibly common. Livestreams aren't new to TH-cam anymore, but it still isn't typically what people open up the app to watch.
You know best. And as long as you keep producing great Fuji/photography-related content, I'll be watching.
I understand. I will not leave. You have taught me some much using my Fuji cameras.
I am certainly not a fan of the vertical, shortform videos that now litter TH-cam: Your channel has been and will remain as one of my major 'go-to's' for all things Fujifilm photography related, and I thank you for your commitment to delivering your honest and valued assessments and thoughts on Fujifilm gear. I would not like to see other brands discussed - there are plenty of other channels out there for Nikon, Canon, and so on. You have a degree of honesty and integrity that is an increasingly rare find on TH-cam, so keep up the good work, and you'll keep me subscribing!
Research livestreams that do well. Then compare their approach to yours. You will immediately see what you must do.
Hi Chris! These are some pretty big changes- I'd have some more conversations with your core watchers and make sure the changes are slowly implemented and tracked. The analytics are very insightful but if your core watchers feel abandoned it could do some damage to this channel. You would also be subject to the intense competition in the tech space whereas now you essentially have no competition because you are 1 of 1 on here. Regardless, I think all these changes are reasonable if implemented well and it's really great that you are communicating this to see what the real world reaction would be. Also, I just want to thank you for how spectacular your very existence is to the camera world; specifically for FujiFilm users. It's criminal that they're not throwing money at you because you exceed anything that they're marketing/customer support is capable of single handledly and you do it with such professionalism and warmth.
Completely understand. Everyone wants (needs) to be paid for their work. Just do what you need to do and we'll follow as best we can. Good luck!!
the videomaking stuff will be Awesome ❤
Agreed, I hate TH-cam shorts. Really enjoy all your Fuji related content and will be looking forward to seeing more of it.
I will keep on following. And keep the watchparties, please.
It's about time.. I look forward to you looking and teaching us about Nikon, Canon etc .. your thoughts and opinions will definitely add value.. Here's to positive changes!!! Thank you for all that you do...
I would like to see more content such as other products compatible with Fujifilm and also about lighting, model management, analysis of top photographs, analysis of photographs from our subscribers, videos on how to grow as photographers, etc.
Hi Chris, I appreciate the frankness of your words, your considerations are fair and the decision understandable.
I agree about the live stream: they are often too long and we have less and less free time (even I watch YT while having breakfast).
For what my opinion is worth:
- It's ok stick to 10-15 minute maxvideos, perhaps splitting complex topics into multiple “episodes” (so you can hook attention for next videos).
- nowaday you are known to be Fujifilm experts: if you expand your scope, you could become one of many channels that talk about photos/videos. Hold on to this expertise of yours because it's what differentiates you.
- I suggest you a possible topic for a new series of videos: the history of Fujifilm gear
Ok, I've been long enough, sorry
Thanks for all you did by now and for what you are going to do next.
Silvio
Hi
i was a fuji owner for quite a few years but got a little frustrated by the lack of very good autofocus amongst a few other issues, so i sold asll my fuji kit (at considerable cost)
I moved to Sony cameras , i did miss my fuji stuff for a little while but the move to Sony has solved some of my issues . here i am STILL watching your rather excelent channel.
Just wish were involved in other manufactures including might i add Sony.
thanks for all the help over the years that you have given....Good luck for the future.
Ken
Well, TH-cam almost has a monopoly on video content on the internet, and last few years they have been greedier and greedier because they just can.. thank you unhinged american capitalism 😅
But in any case, I've discovered your channel after buying my XT-4, and I'll continue to watch your videos because they are just great content, educational and funny ! 💪
Thank you for all the hard work. Your channel was responsible for my ownership of the GFX100S, and, when used for the more deliberate photography it excels at, the camera delivers stunning results. I also bought a family member an XH-2 so he could also unlock ‘nostalgic negative’ instant Stephen Shore mode! IDK if Fuji has an ambassador program, but if they do, you should be on the short list.
I also shoot film, mostly medium format, in a range of vintage cameras including the classic GW690 Texas Leica. I love the way color negative film tames 2PM high desert sunlight. Nostalgic Negative got my full attention when they announced it. In the 90s Fuji made a database of the transfer functions for all the popular film stocks of the day as part of their Frontier minilab work. They leverage this database for their film emulations. This is a niche no one else fills. Kodak might be the only other company with this much in depth film response data. I have other digitals to use when speed and 100% autofocus tracking is needed, but the Fuji with its unique color rendering and 4x5 aspect ratio has earned a permanent spot in my pile of gear. Thanks again for all the hard work over the years!
Good move, ADAPT! Piece of advice, don’t let them know your next move. Cannot ruin what they don’t know.
🇳🇱 Hey Chris.. a shoutout from Amsterdam.. I started following you when i bought my first Fujifilm X-T4, and watched every video ever since.. So much tips you give i use with my Fuji gear.. And so much advice on how to use Fuji gear.. I’m now a proud owner of the X-T4, 5 and the X-H2 and almost all available Fuji lens there is.. (Only the good ones, thanks to you..)
I’m also a big fan of Pete Coco, so watching pal2tech show 8 was really fun..
Keep up the good work.. much appreciation.
Sincerely, Haberdoedas
Well reasoned, good choices for the long term success of the channel. BTW, I don’t care for, or watch Live Streams. They’re generally too long, take too long to get to the point, there’s always shout outs to people watching from around the world. Good for them, but I don’t care who else is watching. It only creates a longer video with more distraction. Vertical short videos, never watch them either, they just get in the way of browsing content. Again, good calls moving forward. Best wishes and good luck.
It sounds good to me Chris, and am looking forward to more of your podcasts as well as more photography-centric videos.
As you say,, it's clutter clutter everywhere with TH-cam,, it's all gone cheap with ads and shorts! But your stuff is good so adapt and try and keep production.
Thanks.
I certainly will not miss live streams :-) I'm generally not looking for entertainment; I am looking for information. And I agree with you on shorts, they pollute the space..
I understand you. A very specialized channel must necessarily have less public, as specialized books have less buyers, and are more expensive. You must find the balance between Fuji content and audience, in order to survive. I follow you due to your quality content an your communicator charisma. I hope to find more good Fuji tutorials , and will go on following you and the content you think it’s necessary in order to keep the channel working. Thank you very much and carry on.
Not surprised that you are finding the TH-cam world significantly changed over the last 5 years. Your content on the other hand has been very consistent and very helpful to a Fuji user who had migrated from Nikon. I will still be a watcher and enjoy the mix of brands whatever they may be. Good luck with this Chris
Please go on, doing your thing. It helps people like me. Although I don't see all of your uploads, sometimes for not being able to watch, sometimes because the topic does not apply to my way of photography.
Thanks for all you have brought to us until now!
Very disappointed to hear about these changes. As an enthusiast. your channel is my go to channel. Your guidance to me as a fuji shooter has been indispensable to me. Most of your Fuji videos have general information to non Fuji shooters. Had I not had your channel I would have dropped my Fuji camera a long time ago. Perhaps you can get Fuji to help with the economic side of things as you are no doubt making the money. I'd prefer you keep all your content free, as I find most paid content not worth it. Your approach, your humor, and self-deprecating style has always been a hit with me. With the bumblings it makes you real and I feel more connected. The channel is easy to find and it is easy to find the right videos for me. I refer back to them constantly. Please no changes for me.
If it helps, my feedback: The livestreams did not interest me. The Fuji stuff is invaluable and I have learned so much from you. I get that you need to increase revenue and so happy that you are doing more tech. videos (but am aware that you are competing with many other great people who do that.) Finally, just want to say that I often just enjoy watching the story you tell and the way you do it in your videos. You are one of my favourite TH-camrs.