Fujifilm X-Pro1 In 2022 - Updated Review With Samples
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- It's finally here, after months of trying to get the camera, then testing it and using it as my main camera, The X-Pro1 review is complete! This is a special camera, and I highly recommend it to anyone wanted to either start their journey or get serious at it as well! The X-Pro1 turns 10 years old in 2022 and it has aged like wine.
Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Hi!
01:12 - 2012 Specs In 2021
02:17 - Comparing Isn’t Always Helpful
03:18 - Image Quality
04:47 - First Generation X-Trans Sensor
06:00 - The Flexibility Of The X-Mount
07:24 - The Build Quality
08:27 - The Feel, Usability & The Quirks...
12:10 - Summary: Pros Vs Cons
14:13 - Barrier To Entry
15:17 - Conclusion
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I have used this camera since 2014. I couldn't bear to lose it. Amazing for street photography, slow to use and acts more like a film camera than a digital camera. As an oldboy I just love it. It's not for everyone mind you. I shoot at f5.6 and f4 for street photograph, with the original 35mm f1.4 and 23mm f2, and only wide open if I'm looking to separate the background from the foreground. I'm holding the X Pro1 to my eye in my avatar. I purchased the Fuji dioptre with the camera and its still with me to this day.
I agree 100% and to this day I do not part with her. And every day I fall in love with her more and more. There are quite a few cameras in my arsenal, but this one is my favorite.
Love to hear people still using and really enjoying this camera as well! I'd be interested to her your experiences with it as well!
Thanks for watching, and taking the time to to share your thoughts, I appreciate it! 🙏🏼😁
Hi from the UK! I have an XPro1 and have had it from new. Love this camera and will never change for anything else. Great review.
Great to hear that people still use this camera and enjoy it as well! Thanks a lot for watching and dropping a comment as well! I appreciate it! 🙌🏼✨
Absolutely great reviews on the Fujifilm x cameras, Jorge, excellent!
Glad you like them! I hope these were helpful or entertaining 😂
Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to share a kind comment as well! Cheers ✨🙏🏼
A lot of value in the way you structure your videos Jorge, felicidades!
Glad you think so! Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to share a kind comment like that, I appreciate it man! 🙏🏼😁
Hey Jorge, I've been an Xpro-1 owner for nearly 6 years and your review and tutorial as well as the link to those "recipes" - Kindly formulated by Richie - for colour simulations is the best I've ever watched. I've set up 6 of those simulation recipes and man, I'm impressed. Your set-up menu is great as there were several specific areas that I was unsure of configuration wise. I recently bought an X-T3 body which is an incredible camera and another major learning experience, however the Xpro-1 will always be a keeper. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Now a subscriber. :)
I'm very glad it was helpful! that's the point of these videos man, to share the info and help others out there. And I'm with you regarding the X-Pro1, the X100V is my main camera, but the X-Pro1 is a keeper, there's some magic to it...
How's the X-T3 treating you? The X-t3 is the best bang for the buck that Fuji offers, a great camera for a great value!
Thanks for watching and for joining this small community! I hope I can continue to provide useful info, or at least entertainment 😂 Happy holidays! 🎄
@@Jorge-Perez Thanks again Jorge for the warm reply. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. Yes I love the X-t3. It's a far more complex camera than the Xpro-1 with it's many settings and of course that very fast focus is a plus.
I actually considerer getting the X100V however I do like the to be able to interchange lenses........I still may get one in the future though.
All the best to you for the festive season and happy holidays. I'm looking forward to more of your wonderfully eductional tutorial videos. They really hit the mark. Good on you Jorge. :)
Excellent video as always! Thanks for the info and research!
Any time! Thank you always for your kind words! I hope it was helpful or entertaining at least, Thanks a lot! 🙏🏼✨
The Voigtlander Diopters fit the X-Pro1 and here in UK are around £25 from Robert White Specialist Photography in Poole Dorset. I have fitted one to mine and it has really made this one of my favourite cameras. Hope you don't mind me mentioning the supplier but anyone needing one in UK then this is a great source that I found after digging deep in the forums. I have had the camera a few years and this was the thing that let it down but now I am back in love with it.
Thanks for all the great advice by the way I have loved your channel and find the content so helpful.
Trying to get a Xpro 1 for a reasonable price. Love the review man! Very refreshing mindset and really focussed on using the damn thing and not comparing brochures like some other reviews. Thanks!
The X-pro1 is truly one of Fujifilm's better cameras. The sensor, the size, the aesthetics... It all came together in a great camera. Side note, I'm happy I stumbled across your channel. The content and editing is outstanding. Keep up the good work my friend!
Couldn't agree more! The X-Pro1 is one of a kind, and that means a lot in this day and age.
Thank you very much for your kind comment, and for taking the time to watch as well! I really appreciate it! 🙏🏼✨
Such a well made video, lovely!
Great video. Very interesting as a current X100V owner. Thanks for sharing and keep it up!
Thanks for watching! X100V owner here as well, I could see the xpro1 as a B cam for any owner of newer cameras such as ourselves. Potentially a black and white dedicated camera (Working on a video about that) or just a way to play with lenses, we can have the cake and eat it too 😂
Thanks you for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts, Cheers! ✨😁
Great video , subscribed . You should have more subscribers ! I just re bought two mint xpro1 cameras . Love them 😍
Very nice review Jorge! What a coincidence that I am editing my review and it will be air next week. Cheers from Turkey :)
Can't wait! the more people we have sharing their thoughts and experiences with this camera, the better!
Good luck with the review, and thank you so much for watching and commenting, cheers! ✨🎉
this video was *exactly* what I was looking for right now 😍
Glad to hear! I hope it was useful or interesting! Did you get one or already had one? Curious to hear your thoughts about it in case you do.
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! I appreacuite it 🙏🏼😁
This video really made me thrill and want this camera asp... thanks for this awsome review!
Glad I could help! Remember this is just a tool, what you make of it is what really matters!
That being said, and happy to hear more people are giving this camera a chance and are willing to try it out as well. Curious to hear your thoughts about the x-pro1 after you've used it for a while!
I hope the video was useful, thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! I appreciate it 🙏🏼🙌🏼
I just picked an XPro1 at the end of january 2022 and your videos helped me make the decision to do so. It is such an enjoyable camera to use, firstly because it is so tactile and super well made. Its just a fun camera to handle. Second because it makes me slow down and take shots in a more relaxed yet more purposeful way. Last but not least, the camera may be 10 years old, but there is something going on with that 1st gen sensor. I wont claim that the pics are super good on a technical level when pixel peeping, but I just love the way they look.
And I just want to throw a note on the auto-focus. I have a z50 which has a pretty fast AF. Yes the XPro1 is nowhere near as fast, but with the 35mm f2 lens its also nowhere near as slow as some make it sound. Even in the streets its very usable.
Happy to hear that! That's one of the things that I like to mention in my videos, I really believe that shooting with intentionality is the way to go and progress.
The first-gen X-trans sensor has some sort of magic sauce, and that's the reason why I keep coming back to this camera from my X100V. Keep me posted on your progress and experiences after you've used it for a while!
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I really appreciate it 😁🙌🏼
Would you recommend Xpro1 for beginner’s first camera? Thinking about getting this or spend some extra money on XE-4 or even Xpro2
Like always, It depends... if you're planning to take it seriously, dedicate the right amount of time to progress and master your craft then the older camera works best for that.
If you just want to have fun, do it every now and then and don't want to be frustrated by a steep learning curve, then the new camera is best for that. Set it to auto and forget about it. So the question is, what kind of process works best for you? hope that helps.
Thanks for watching and for sharing a comment! Cheers 🙌🏼✨
Great review, i've a X-Pro 1 which i've had for about 6 months now and i do love it. It compliments my other cameras really nicely.
Really liked your X100 review too, undecided whether it would be worth it for me to have one along side the Pro though.
Thanks for sharing! The x-pro 1 is incredible, and I'm really glad I gave it a shot. The x100 could be a great second camera for other situations, like a dedicated monochrome camera, or optical viewfinder only, etc.
These small tweaks can help make it feel fresh and potentially get you excited to shoot in different ways! I'm working on a video about that exactly, should be up in a couple weeks.
Thanks a lot for watching, and taking the time to share your thoughts, really glad people are engaging with the content and feel like they want to share. Thanks so much, I appreciate it! 🙏🏼😁
Idk why but these Fuji camera talks and reviews are addictive. Nice job!
Glad you enjoy it! hopefully this one helped your addiction haha. Thanks for watching and sharing a comment as well! I appreciate it 😁🙌🏼
Hi Jorge, Nice review anyway. I got this camera few years ago but start digging this camera lately
well, biggest point I've found. it make us more appreciate every shoot we make, with those another game level of image quality.
Agreed 100%, this camera makes us slow down and take our craft more seriously, and I really like that.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts as well! Cheers 🙌🏼✨
I like the rangefinder style viewfinder, as well. It’s much easier on my face and fits my eye better. I bought an xpro1 brand new a few years ago but rarely ever use it as I’m still primarily shooting film. Was about to sell it but seeing this, I’m now going to keep it. Thanks!
Great to hear! I think there is room to own both a film and digital camera as well, and the closer both feel, the easier it will be to jump between them as well.
Give the X-Pro1 a try as your main camera for a little while, just to get comfortable and familiar with and see if you see yourself keeping it long term. After the Leica cameras, this is probably the closest thing to the film experience.
Hope that helps! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts as well! Keep me posted on how this little experiments ends up! Cheers 😁🙌🏼
Love your presentation and content. Thank U
Fantastic video. Very thorough and communicated brilliantly. I am now subscribed.
Welcome aboard! Thank you very much! I hope it was helpful or entertaining. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share a comment and subscribe! Means a lot! 🙏🏼😁
Wonderful. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much Dastan!, I hope it was helpful or entertaining! Thanks for watching and dropping a kind comment as well! Cheers man! ✨🙏🏼
I fall in the love with the camera now! Thank you!
I'm so glad! This is a great camera and fully deserves the love that people give it 😂
I'd be interested to hear how is the camera treating you later down the road! Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I appreciate it! 🙌🏼😁
A really nice review, thanks for sharing your views in this camera.
I have a X-Pro1 since 2013 and don't use it as everyday-camera anymore. But I have some „special projects” in mind for the X-Pro1 and it should do very well in this cases.
Btw, the tiny XF 18/2 is a perfect match for the X-Pro1. Adapting larger vintage lenses is not my cup of tea (tried it).
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. Good to hear people still use the X-Pro1 and really enjoy it as well. I do like the size of the 18mm f2, I might try to the 27mm since is closer to my preferred focal length and about the same profile as well.
Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼😁
THAT’s how you do a review. Thanks for talking more about the experience than the specs. Great photos, too.
My pleasure! Hopefully it was helpful or entertaining! This is a great camera and I enjoyed every second of it.
Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time of the day to share a kind comment as well! I appreciate it! 😁🙏🏼
Super useful video - thank you.
Glad it was helpful, Janine! Thank you very much for watching and taking the time of day to share a kind comment as well! I really appreciate it! 🙌🏼✨
Awesome video and the first one ive watched to mention the diopter issue
Well done. I still plan to add a X-Pro1 to my bag. I did buy a X-E1 this past Spring
Thanks Joe! Hows the X-E1 treating you? I was considering that one before getting the X-pro1.. But the X-Pro series has some sort of magic that got my attention.. I'm sure the XE1 is great tho, would love to hear what you think! Cheers ✨🙌🏼
@@Jorge-Perez I love it so far, I’ve only used it with my adapted Nikon & Minolta glass at this point. I plan to buy a 27 mm WR to use as well.
Only been into photography a few years and I’ve been eyeing an xpro1 for awhile. I’m afraid the prices will sky rocket this year. But I’m also glad so many other people will get to experience the beauty of Fuji in my opinion.
They have lol
Very good review man. I bought xpro2 graphite and x70 for those similar reasons. I dislike new cameras and sensors. Those older feels legendary and more inspiring when using😀
Totally agree! The magic of the older sensor is real! The X-Pro2 probably is the sweet spot between image quality but still modern and fast responsiveness/operation!
Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts as well! Cheers! 🙏🏼😁
Man, your videos are so good, straight to the point! I’m binge watching all of them, as I’m thinking about adding a Fuji camera to my Sony setup for everyday carry. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙌🏼✨ You won't regret it, Fuji cameras are something else, I know it might sound like a Fuji fan, but when it comes to everyday carry, and cameras that make you want to take then with you, I think Fuji's are the best choice, or Leica's if I had the budget for that 😂
I hope the videos were helpful or entertaining, and once again thanks a lot for watching and sharing ac comment! I appreciate it 😁🙌🏼
I bought my Pro1 in 2012 after 40 years of film photography. Read about Fuji's plans and couldn't wait for the camera to come out. I still have that camera, but it was joined by a Pro2 and then an X-H1. The three of them produced amazing images for my photography degree (graduated at the age of 59) with most shot on the, now rather tatty, X-Pro1. I use the H1 more than the the other two these days because I have an annoying hand tremor and the camera has built in IS. I have no stabilised lenses BUT if I know I am going to be using wide angle lenses and will be able to get high shutter speeds I still reach for the Pro1. My go-to lens for it is the 18mm f2 Fujinon. Also have the 23mm f2 (I see the world through subconscious 35mm equivalent brightlines from using Leicas for decades), 35mm f1. 4 and aViltrox 52mm f1.4. I embrace the Pro-1's 10yo quirks, love it to bits and, while this doesn't matter at all, it looks the dog's bollocks on its lovely vintage black leather strap that was new in 1966 and was originally supplied with a Leica M4. It's probably worth as much as the camera body. Www.andywhysall.com
Amazing! Great to hear about your experiences with these cameras, this comment is a testament to the fact that it's never too late to do what makes you happy!
Which one is your go-to camera now? I still have the X-Pro1 and love it, but since I'm on a youtube journey, I switch cameras often to use them enough to feel comfortable reviewing them, And now with the X-Pro2 I'm getting into manual lenses, the most film-like experience, or the closest I'll get to play with a "Leica" camera 😂
How do the Viltrox lenses feel? I'm looking into testing and trying more lenses, and those seem pretty decent. Curious to hear your thoughts! Thank you very much for watching and for sharing a comment as well! Cheers, Andy! ✨🙌🏼
I agree the colours are sublime. I too prefer the range finder style which resulted in me buying an XE-2, just love how that camera looks. Unfortunately my XE-2 got stollen some years back. I will say I’ve never enjoyed shooting with any camera like I did with the XE-2, I am getting another. Keep up the great work.
Sorry to hear about your camera, but yeah rangefinder style cameras are something special. How was the shooting experience with the X-E2?
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I appreciate it man! 🙏🏼✨
I have an X-pro1 and I simply love is.
Glad to hear many people still use and enjoy this camera! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts as well! I appreciate it! 🙌🏼😁
2022 and I have just invested in a X-Pro1. I am intrigued by the rangefinder process having never shot a range finder camera - not even in film days. I am quite looking forward to playing with this camera. It will be very diferent from the X-T2 and the X-T20 of the Fuji line up, already in my arsenal.
So thank you for your assessment, knowing some of the quirks will halp with expectations.
Great to hear that! I'm glad more and more people are giving the X-Pro1 a chance!
As long as you set your expectation accordingly, then you should have no issues using the camera and enjoying the overall slower and more methodical experience. Please share your thoughts and experiences with the camera after you've used it for a while!
I hope the video was helpful, informative or at the very least entertaining! Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I really appreciate it 🙌🏼😁
I actually brought my XPro 1 camera to a local Farmers Market with a 23 f1.4 today and loved the experience and pictures that I made today.
Very cool! The experience of finding a good deal and good camera is amazing, isn't it? Watch my favourite camera stores video, I think you would resonate with that video.
How's the 23mm 1.4 treating you? focusing speed? bokeh? I'm interested in the f1.4 lenses as I only previously had f2 lenses on the x100 series. Any thoughts you'd like to share?
Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to share a comment as well man, Cheers! 🙏🏼😁
Nice video as always!
I'd like to see more content on vintage lenses especially on how to maximize them. They're quite challenging to use, but rewarding when used properly. For example, my Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 has a large aperture. However, I can't depend on it for low light due to its obviously soft rendering, but that is also a strength for creative shots in natural light. After comparing it with the SMC Takumar 55mm f1.8, I realized the f1.8 is the sharper lens wide open making it the more clinical lens. Experimenting with these makes photography interesting for me without getting swept up with the latest and greatest gear (which is quite inaccessible for most people tbh). They also go well with the in-camera JPG recipes.
Thanks for sharing! Vintage lenses is something that i'm really interested in, I've been considering shooting with manual lenses for a while.
Most cameras feel like computers now, and most lenses are just pristine/generic looking, so there will always be a market and a demographic for vintage lenses. Thanks for the great suggestion, I'll try to do videos like that in the future.
And thanks for watching! Cheers! 🙏🏼✨
@@Jorge-Perez You should try it Jorge - otherwise you'll miss a lot of fun! ;)
I really love my X-E1, which has a lot of similarities including the same sensor to my understanding. Any time I think about selling it, I just use it for a few days and I just can’t. It’s a great all around camera, but once you change it to a black and white color profile camera, it really comes alive.
Excellent video about the X-Pro1, well done! I started to take digital Photography a bit more seriously around 2015 and wanted a compact camera for everyday cary with good image quality and good looks of course 😉, so I got the just released X100T new. Wow I was hooked straight away. Great camera, still shooting with it today! Got a X-Pro1 last year with the 18/f2 attached, added the 35/f1.2 from 7Artisans, and love it. I wish the focuss peaking would be a bit better though, my only complaint. Tried the 23/f2 and boy it is a different camera, way faster, near silent. The older lenses like the 18/2, 35/1.4 etc are slower and noisier. So I think I might get the 35/f2 going fwd.
also a plus in my opinion is the easy menu compared to the newer fujis, might just be me but I hate digging into endless menus etc. just takes away the joy and the film like approach. Also shoot a Nikon FE and every time I do so I really enjoy the simplicity of it.
Cheers from Switzerland
That's great! Good to hear other people's stories regarding what cameras they started with, and what cameras they use. I keep hearing the 35mm 1.4 is slow, have you tried the 23mm 1.4 as well? and have you tried any vintage glass with the x-pro1? curious to hear what you think!
Switzerland Is on my list for some travel/street photography in the future, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts as well, I appreciate it man! 🙏🏼😁
@@Jorge-Perez I had the 35/1.4 and 23/2 on loan, the 18/2 came with the XP1, got the 7Artisans used for half nothing to try MF, and adapted my Nikkor vintage glass to it.
I stil have the XF18/2 as it is a new focal length to me and I quite enjoy it. Maybe not as great as the 35/1.4 in terms of image quality but still very good with its own character as well.
Still use the 7A 35/1.2 as it is such a small lens and fits the XP1 perfectly. Zone focussing works, as the markings on the lens are accurate. Gives a Very special looks to the pictures, slightly vintage and with a unique imperfect quality one could argue its character. I do like it.
XF35/1.4 great image quality! Certain character to it. Not as compact (with the hood on) but still very light. Maybe the best image quality of all lenses I tried. But I am no pixel peeper and getting the shot (and the memorie with it) is more important to me. If it came with the camera I think I would have kept it. But it is quite noisy, hunts in low light and if the sceene isn‘t contrasty enough. Not too bad though, it is workable, no question (so is the 18/2). Bit after trying the:
XF23/2 I knew for my documentary approach the ‚Fujicrons f2‘ are the way to go. Image quality is very good. One could argue that a bit of character is missing compared to the 35/1.4 (or 18/2) but it is minimal and depends how and what you are shooting. The AF is way faster and near silent. I would go as far as to say my XP1 became a different camera. The difference is very noticable. And I also like the look of the newer f2 lenses on the XP bodies. Also if I ever upgrade to a newer model with WR, it us handy to have WR lenses too. Just a thought. I didn‘t buy the lense, as I wanted to know the camera better and decide later on what lenses to get. I am a minimalist (or try 😎 - my approach is less is more and the 23/2 is already covered with my X100T) .
Nikkor 50/f1.8 with adapter. Very unique look to the images. Used it to do a bit of portraits of my kids as it is eqv to a 75mm on the APSC. Very nice to use (as is the 7A 35/1.2) BUT it is getting quite bulky woth the added adapter. And form factor is important to me. Quite heavy also. I much prefer the 3party lenses with an X-Mount such as the 7A. So much smaller on size.
Something to point out, at least for me, focuss peaking isn‘t that great on the XP1 compared to later models. Just the ‚white‘ color option, makes it hard to get accurate focussing in daylight. Then it depends what you photograph. I like the 7A for going out at night, take my time for every shot, maybe blur the scene…kinda arty lens if you like 😉.
So for documentary style, or a everyday carry & travel camera (not head shots, portraits, maybe products) for me at least, the newer ‚fujicrons f2‘ lenses really giving the older X-Pro1 a right kick up the a** and bring it to another level in terms of performance. All subjective of course.
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Tech and specs won’t make you a better photographer, only you can do that , I am one in millions that got caught up in wanting better all the time , then suddenly I realised my photos from 2016 are no different than today probably 10 cameras later , I took airplanes in flight with a xpro 1 , so what is better what is more I asked myself what I’m I hoping to achieve. Couldn’t find a Mint xpro1 so settled with. XE3 , with a pancake lens on it , it fits in a pocket because the best camera is the camera you have with you ! . And it’s cheaper that a x100v or F
I have the xpro1 and love it!
Great to hear other people using the camera and enjoying it as well! How's the X-Pro1 treating you? Curious to hear your thoughts.
Thanks for dropping by, watching and sharing a comment as well! I appreciate it, cheers 😁🙌🏼
I love the fact you have physical prints on cork board for what I assume is sequencing your images. I myself moved from a trio of Olympus Pen-f's after 7 years to a trio of XE-2 bodies and the Fujilux lenses for my documentary, street and travel work. Best decision I've made in a long time career wise.
Thanks! I like to have a physical representation of my work, for sequencing but also just to see that I accomplished something, no matter how small it is.
I also have a photo book that I carry with me at all times and acts as a "business card" or helps diffuse people when they ask why did I take a photo of them or as to delete it, I talk more about this on my street photography philosophy video.
Interesting to hear your story about the X-E2, I just reviewed the X-E1, and it's a really fun camera to use, and very capable as well, so I can totally see why this would work great for you. Any particular reason why a trio is a sweet spot for you? curious to hear your thoughts.
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Great vid Jorge,
i just picked an Xpro1 myself after selling my X100f and missing the Fuji colours and film simulations. Just so you know, Nikon diopters will fit the X pro 1. They are plentiful and reasonably priced.
Nice! How's the X-pro1 treating you? thanks for the tip about the diopters, I'm trying to complete the sets and have them all 😂
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lol on the Pros: I thought you were saying “Sexy Auto Focus” haha 😂 nice video!
thanks for this i really enjoy your reviews.. logic behind your decisions etc. we seem to have similar needs/wants in camera and luck would have it i was winding up to buy a pro1 as the problem i have with my 100f is the focus by wire and the lack of weather sealing.
the pro1 would sort that on both accounts.. well that's what i thought!
for some reason i was under the impression the pro1 featured w/s & i even yelled "what!" at the video.. hoping you'd made a mistake i investigated further.. oh noes as usual you were on the money.
not sure where that leaves me now.. pro2 maybe.. but i was really looking forward to that xTrans1 'magic'. in the future i will get the xt4 for landscape/video reasons but i'm in no rush but the idea of having every xTrans model is quite alluring (i just wish they'd drop the fake prism viewfinder pyramid and develop a camera with the rangefinder-esque ov/evf.. common knowledge people respond to this style more when being photographed)
ha! sorry for the rant but while i'm at it i'd put my pennys worth in for a thumbs up to lens reviews as well ;) ATB
Agreed! the weather sealing, rangefinder style viewfinder and focusing system really matters. I bought and reviewed an X--T3 last year, and it's a great camera, and a great bang for the buck (specially during the fuji summer sale), but I could not deal with the location of the viewfinder. Ended up returning it.
Although the x-pro1 does not have weather sealing, if you have lenses that do have it, it helps protect the body a bit more, but it's still not fully sealed, so beware.
And by all means, I like when people share their thoughts and stories as well, it gives me an idea of what kind of people watches my videos and if the content is somewhat helpful or not, the comments turn the subscriber number into actual human beings 😁
Thank you so much for watching, the likes, and taking the time to share your thoughts as well, I really appreciate it man, cheers! ✨🙌🏼
So far as the used lens path, the Olympus OM lenses are great, and they're nice and compact. The 1.8t50mm is smaller than the adaptor. And the colours work well with the X-Pro 1.
Also, standard Nikon diopters work with Fujis
great video. thx!
Glad you liked it! Thank you very much for watching and dropping a kind comment as well! Cheers! 🙏🏼✨
Love my X-Pro1
Likewise 😂 I haven't touched my X100V in ages haha, this is a great camera and I'm glad I gave it a chance. Thanks for watching and sharing a comment as well! Cheers 🙌🏼✨
excellent video
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I have X100S, and 2 Xpro1 with 35mm 1.4, 50mm f2, 14mm, and 18-55. I love Xpro series.
Thanks for sharing!!
Very nice! how's the X-pro cameras treating you? glad to hear people use them and enjoy them as well! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment as well! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼✨
@@Jorge-Perez I love the colors of the first X-trans, its classic style and the hybrid visor. They are very light cameras to use every day, especially for street photography.
But for work I still prefer my Nikon Dslr equipment, longer battery life, weather sealed, faster autofocus .....
I agree with your comments about the X-Pro 1. I still enjoy using mine with the 18/2 and 35/1.4 lenses.
My X100-T is also fantastic but has some odd quirks I have learned to live with: the battery charger is a disaster and was exchanged four times for repeated failure (I now charge via USB). Also, the software will suddenly switch to using an accessory lenses (e.g. 33mm) even though I don't own one and have never adjusted settings to such a use. Sometimes the small manual-focus rectangle can't be removed. I need to do a factory reset about twice a year to correct these failures, though I then need to again apply all me individual settings. Despite these quirks, I absolutely adore the little camera.
Interesting to hear! are using the X100T as the main camera? That was my first camera, and what got me into photography. What I love about the X-pro1 is that it has the feeling and functionality of the X100 series, but with a couple extra things like the X-mount.
Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with your cameras as well. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! Cheers 😁🙌🏼
@@Jorge-Perez Jorge, my camera system switch took place mainly for two reasons: I only seldom photographed landscapes, macros (plants) and nature, but switched to more "street" photography and I was missing a dedicated aperture ring as used in my analog cameras. I sold almost all my Canon gear, keeping only the 5D (1st version) plus 25-105/4 and 100-400/4-5.6. I bought into the Fujifilm system with the X-Pro1, the X-T1 and X100T with a number of lenses. I reduced my Fujifilm lens collection, keeping the 18/2 and 35/1.4 with the X-Pro1 and the X100T. My X-Pro1 renders many images a bit greenish and I correct the white balance during post processing (in LR). I love the 35/1.4 and very often shoot wide open. The lens has wonderful character. All Fujifilm lenses I used were outstanding: 56/1.2 and 23/1.4 and 16-55/2.8, but I didn't use these very much anymore. I realized that less is more for me, so I reduced my gear to what I use almost daily. Fujifilm cameras rekindled my love of photography, which had been on a low flame, so to say, for some time. It's amazing that mainly one feature was a major driver in enjoying photography (again): the aperture ring!
A few more words concerning printing: I regularly print to A2 on matt paper with images from all my cameras. Results are excellent and I've exhibited many prints without anyone mentioning pixel count. In my experience the post processing and quality printing process are important for good results. I even print images from my iPhone 7 in A2 without any major quality issues. Glossy paper would be a different story.
My digital camera path lead me to the Leica M8 which I didn't enjoy much, though I loved my three analog Leicas. I didn't enjoy the Sony A7 and still have nightmares recalling the menu system. My Canon SLRs produced excellent images and had the best white balance performance I've ever experienced. During air shows I would shoot all day with only two batteries and a couple SD cards. But I hated adjusting aperture with the thumb wheel and having to press the shutter release to view the aperture on the LCD screen.
I love my x pro 1. The main problem I run into is that it's slow and the shutter speed isn't fast enough for some aperatures on the beach. Using manual focus lenses was totally fine, I only run into problems when chasing my son around, trying to get it focused. It's very difficult to get a randomly darting target in focus, but miss-focused images do occasionally has an accidental stroke of genius.
Interesting.. I think the faster lenses like the fuji f2 WR might help, also what focusing method are you using?
I understand what you mean tho, street photography have those sort of moments as well where you can't anticipate things but you need to try to be ready for anything.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share a comment, cheers! 🙏🏼
I’d be surprised if 1/8000 isn’t fast enough on a beach, either. That’s where you need NDs. The 6D only has 1/4000 too. The legend Nikon F3 only had 1/2000. It’s not a camera issue like autofocus as the user can easily overcome it.
Awesome video
Thanks for the kind comment! Do you have one? or are you considering getting one?
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@@Jorge-Perez yes absolutely I loved watching your videos and Whilst I’ve got 7 Fuji cameras but Ive never owned an x pro camera!! And I’ve only ever owned an xe3 and XE2 as these being the nearest to a range finder camera so I’m seriously interested in buying an xpro 1 or 2 or may be both?
Crazy to think you got this at sub $250 usd.
It’s going for a min $400 for jus the body today.
Great review and video. Thanks man😊
I have been using the X100S for the past few months and it's been a treat to use it daily but I often find myself wanting a zoom lens for a better coverage/flexibility when I'm outside. X Pro series are great but they're bulkier and heavier for a reason. There's the X-E line but they don't have the Optical Viewfinder that is in the X100 and X Pro series. I guess fuji wants you to have more of their cameras hence the different features of each series.
Thanks for sharing! I guess they have set demographics and audiences in mind, for example, I've never had the need or want to use telephoto lenses or zoom when doing street photography, so the X100 or X-PRO series is great for me the way it is.
Flexibility is important, and being able to offer options is important as well, So I completely understand what you mean. Have you considered the XT series? that is probably a good flexible system for your needs.
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Nice review, I have the Original(s) X100, Xe1, XPro1 and the XT2 all purchased new, but i guess my point is They all serve a distinct purpose in my photo work but can cross cover if needed., and have never felt the need to upgrade any of them for the latest model. Oh, forgot to mention i have a long reach bridge camera as well Fuji HS50 EXR. Interesting you mention Minolta, My last film Cameras, and still have them was 2 Minolta X300 and a compliment of native Minolta Prime and short zoom glass,, and they definitely do produce superb images on my XE1. that is my "workhorse" camera. My XT2 is for wildlife stuff, the X100 & Xpro1 get babied with landscape , street, and architecture stuff.
Interesting to hear your thoughts. I definitely associate the x100 and xpro series with street photography and architectural photography.
I want to try more Minolta glass on the x-pro1 and figure a optical/manual workflow. Especially for black and white photography. What’s your experience with Minolta lenses?
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@@Jorge-Perez I used Minolta gear for a lot of years prior to my final Minolta SLR the X300. My first one was the SRT 303, with the Rokor 50 f1.4. This thing weighed a ton and was built like a tank. As my work repertoire expanded i needed a faster camera with a motor drive, so had to trade in my previous Minolta, s to pay. But at the time Minolta were in their Zenith, and regarded as 2ND to non. Even the MD series which i have now, have the same glass as Rokkor, for the primes. In the past , Minolta have made lenses for leica on identifiable collaborations, ( not cold war secret LOL) . Thats why i assert that Minolta prime glass works astonishingly well with my Fuji ,s . Minolta , biggest downfall, failed to anticipate demand for brick shed camera ,s for Vietnam War, ( Nikon) IMO.
Hi! Very informative video. I have been shooting film for two years. I am thinking to go into digital and looking in the Fuji x series. Would the xpro1 be a good choice? I have been looking at the xt200 with the similar price point. Loving the rangefinder style viewfinder from the xpro though.
Yeah, well thought review. Finally got a copy myself with grip. Vancouver stars are hard to photo but I managed a pretty spectacular milky way from Spanish Banks. Thanks. D3s is gonna be staying home more. Keep the cat company.
Very nice! How's the camera treating you? must be a lot more convenient to carry around than the D3s, I'd the curious to hear your thoughts after you've used the camera for a while.
I hope the video was useful, thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I appreciate it! And congrats on your "new" camera 😂🙌🏼
After 12 years with Fuji - including getting rid of my entire kit a year ago - I am finally getting the camera I always wanted, the X-Pro1, to match with my favourite (and wildly underrated) lens, the 18 f2. Price on the X-Pro1 seems more reasonable compared to the used X100's.
Been eyeing one lately as well
Good luck finding one, definitely worth it. And if you change your mind you can sell it, the camera still holds the value pretty well. Cheers! 🙌🏼✨
I've bought my X100T camera 7 years ago and I still love it ! But I wanted to have the possibility to vary focal lengths a bit, so I started to look around for the X-Pro line, and thanks to your video I found an X-Pro1 (X-Pro2's are hard to find) in perfect condition and I have to say I love it too ! Together with the X-Pro1 I've bought the Fujinon 35mm f2, and a TT Artisan 50mm f1.2, they both are great with the X-Pro1 and I enjoy very much taking photographs with them. Lastly I added the Fujinon 16mm f2.8 to the collection and I have to say the three lenses give me exactly what I was hoping for: variety of point of you and consistency with the X100T, which I keep of course, I'll never sell this guy ! Thanks again for your video.
Can I ask how much you got x pro 1 body for?
Happy to hear you gave it a try! how's the camera treating you?
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@@alegee79 I found mine in a "like new" condition at 450€
@@Jorge-Perez It's a joy to use, although bigger than the X100T I love the feeling In hands, this mix of robustness and "perfect size". As far the photos, the consistency with the X100T is great, using both in street photography is perfect. Overall, it reminds me of my analog years, and that's a wonderful feeling !
@@Jorge-Perez and you're right about the ND filter, I miss it too ! so I purchased an ND8 filter to put on the 35mm as well as the 16mm, because otherwise it limits too much the choice of my depth of field, given the x-Pro1 shutter doesn't go over 1/4000s. As you say, "spoiled by the X100T ;-)
I had a really tight budget and ended up replacing my Canon 50d for a Fuji x-e1 cause the 50d was just too chonky for my street photo workflow. Also topped it with the extremely cheap but pretty sweet manual 7 Artisans 25mm f1.8 and I couldn't be happier. This camera is exactly what I was looking for for all those years of shooting old soviet analogue rangefinders.
Glad you hear you're using and enjoying the X-E1, I'd like to use the x-e series eventually. How's the 7 artisans lens treating you? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts, I know it's a budget lens, but I keep hearing good things about it.
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@@Jorge-Perez I can't complain so far. It is pretty sharp with a bit of a loss in sharpness in the corners and is also quite contrasty. The focal length is extremely versatile since it is good both for street and a bit of portrait with some decent bokeh. I got mine used in perfect condition for about 50usd. From what I've heard the Pergear 25mm f1.8 is a bit sharper but the lens itself looks like crap.
Love your videos. Got a X pro 1 with the 18-55 Fuji zoom, a little heavy as a combo so I would like the Fuji F2 35mm lens but the XF is expensive and the WC is plastic and not weather proof. Is the weather proofing of the lens that important if the camera body is not weatherproofed?Is the image quality on a Viltrox lens as good as Fuji?
Been watching tonnes of Fuji stuff since I just picked up a second hand xpro 2. I have a nikon z5 but wanted a more compact street camera, glad I looked at Fuji. I have always been a Nikon guy, but hot damn is this thing a joy to shoot.
That's one of the things that I really like about Fuji cameras. There's a lot of noise online, favouritism, fanatism, but at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is how does the camera make you feel?
If you enjoy using the camera, the results and the experience, then you'll make sure you have it with you always, shoot more and grow and learn and to me that is key.
Sounds like you're already enjoying yourself and having a great time, I'm glad to hear. How's the X-Pro2 treating you? I'd like to give it a try in the future. Thanks for watching and for taking a moment to share your thoughts as well! I really appreciate it, Derek! 😁🙌🏼
Excellent presentation 😊
Thanks a lot 😊 I hope the video was entertaining, or at least useful! Hoping more people will give this camera a chance!
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I use everyday with 23mm F2 and zeiss vintage. It's perfect for me. I have XE2 too, great camera.
Totally agree! The fujicron lenses are great with this camera, they also help a bit with the focusing speeds too. How's the XE series treating you? curious to hear what you think, I'll like to give it a try in the future.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼✨
@@Jorge-Perez Xe2 is light, small and has classic chrome. It is perfect for small lens but is not balanced for large and heavy ones.
I love my X-Pro1 so much I bought a 2nd one ( a few years ago when they were about £200 ) ,I keep one for B/W only , and often use vintage lenses , Try the Tamron 35-70mm f3.5 cf macro BBAR mc zoom ,built like a tank ,very cheap ,lovely images for the price .Hope you can do a review of vintage lenses on your X-Pro1 .
Thanks for sharing! I'm definitively interested in vintage lenses, do you normally use focus peaking or just distance metering with your vintage lenses?
I would like to use more the OVF if I can, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts as well! Stay tuned for vintage lens videos, probably next year. Cheers! 🙏🏼😁
@@Jorge-Perez Yes ,always use focus peaking . but prefer using the EVF because I use spot metering to get the exposure i want .will keep an eye out for you results ,cheers
excellent post ! I just subscribed since i now have an Xpro1 (with no lens) I want to buy a new zoom lens. money is not an issue. i have been reading that the big big big 2.8 zoom is not a good fit for the XPro1 - true ? false ? ... the next stem down is the 2.8 - 4.0 .. so much to take in.. what would a good good wide angle starting at the 17 & 18 mm's be ? there are 3 - the big big 28 and then a step down to that and then there is an entry level one that i want your opinion on. so much info. - just looking for great shots w/ a simplistic reccomendation - thanks, Pablo
I almost threw my X-Pro1 in the bin in 2016, literally. I’d tried to take a picture of a flower in my garden, it was large in the frame and against a clear blue sky and the thing missed focus. I never touched the thing again for a few years, I bought an X-T1 and carried on. Then I came across someone using one as a manual focus body only. As I’d always liked the images it produced I gave it a go, now I use it almost exclusively as manual focus and love the camera again.
The X-T1 was very DSLR type, small, good IQ, better AF etc but it never shone image wise like the XP1 did until recently. Someone on TH-cam recommenced these simple settings, monochrome and ISO 4000....................... I know, ISO 4000 I thought that too but I picked it up and took a shot of each of my kids. It was awesome, just like I was used to getting when the XP1 nailed focus but now with a fast shutter and accurate AF.
Great to hear you kept it and still use it! Those "aha moments" are great, when things finally click and we realize what you were missing. How's the manual shooting experience treating you? Once I added the custom classic chrome to the X-Pro1 I was blown away by the colours and the image quality.
Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to share your comments as well! Happy to hear other people like and use the X-pro1 and hopefully more and more will give it a chance! Thanks and happy new year! 🙌🏼✨
Will probably one and use it at as a daily camera with vintage lenses
Go for it! Great to hear more and more people are interested in giving this camera a chance! Make sure you check my setup video, and my simulation recipes video as well to try to get the most out of the camera when you get it.
Keep me posted about your experiences with the camera and your results as well! I hope the video was useful! Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to comment as well! I appreciate it, friend! 🙏🏼✨
Dumped my Leica Q2, M10 and glass. Picked up 2 X-Pro 1s and 2 Fujicron lenses. All I really need for street photography. And my bank account and SSD drives are happier. I did have to get diopters but it only makes it even more personalized to me. I will continue to pick up more X-Pro 1s when I see a well-priced deal. Cheers!
I love my xpro 1 which I bought new about 6 years ago, but the shutter release now goes into 3 positions rather than the intended two positions.
I can't push it down either. Any idea what this could possibly be?
Any information greatly appreciated!
I love my x-t1
for the correction-lenses - you can use that from the old NIKON FA , you can find it mostly on ebay Japan . Cost´s about 20€ incl shipping.But be aware , that the NIKON Standart-viewfinder was always diopter -1 , so you have to choose the correct one knowing this
Interesting to hear! thanks for the tip, I'll try to get a full set to have them all just in case I end up selling the camera eventually.
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I love shooting my xt- 1 in combination with the Helios-44 or the zeiss biotar , you should try it ! I just take pics to take pics with that combo , it's that much fun ! :)
Interesting to hear, is that a 85-ish equivalent? Must be cool for portraits and close ups!
How's the X-pro1 treating you? interested to hear from people that use it currently! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! I appreciate it 🙏🏼✨
Just received "well used" x-pro1 from MPB. Set to full program. Same aperture, and iso in ovf has lower shutter speed than evf. Ovf has nice look. EVF is always darker due the higher shutter speed. Is this normal?
Bought a few years ago a XPro1 for €150 (CAD 216g and a Zeiss lens 32mm/1.8 for €100 (CAD 145). Use this camera in street photography and theatre photography. The shutter sound has never been an issue for me or the models. In fact: you just noted it as a con which I don’t agree with. Anyway: great video of the XPro1👍🏻
Nice, what a great deal you got on the camera! How is the X-Pro1 treating you?
The shutter is just an issue for me when people notice it, I don't particularly have an issue with it, but people can notice it sometimes and they react to it as well. But that's not the case for everyone.
Thanks for watching! and for taking the time to share a comment as well! I really appreciate it 😁
@@Jorge-Perez xpro is like a third hand for my eye. Grt from the Netherlands.
Hey, i wanna try street photography, i'm still a beginner, i never had an camera but i'm planning to get 1, is x pro 1 easy to use for a beginner like me?, or do you prefer to use x-e1 for a beginner?
Seeing videos like this make me wonder if I really should sell mine. I barely use it any more as I mainly use film.
Love my X-Pro 1. Was thinking about upgrading to X-Pro 2 because I heard that OVF was better. Can anyone confirm this? If not, I’m sticking with the Pro 1 now that I have a recipe for Classic Chrome. Great video-best vid I’ve seen on this camera.
Hey, thanks for watching! I picked up an X-Pro2 not long ago, currently testing it and working on a full review.
But for now, I'll say that the OVF is better in the sense that you get more options, the frame lines, lenses crop etc, however, the peaking and manual focusing assistance is day and night compared to the X-pro1.
I still love the X-pro1 and I'm not getting rid of it, but if your sole purpose is to use older manual lenses, then the X-pro2 improved OVF and peaking options is the way to go.
Hope that was helpful! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share a comment as well! Cheers ✨🙏🏼
can you connect it to pc as a liveview through hdmi?
Not limited to just adapting legacy minolta lenses to the camera e.g. I have both OM and Konica AR adapters for my Fuji's. I just got this camera and I was worried about it having no diopter but its not as big a deal as I was expecting. The macro button is not a macro mode, it just limits the lenses to focus within the realms/around their minimum focus distance range rather than the whole range.
Yes agreed! I just have a soft spot for Minolta lenses, so that's why I mentioned them. How's the X-pro1 treating you? I'm glad to hear people are still using it and hopefully enjoying as well!
And you're correct about the macro mode, and after testing it even with macro lenses does not work well in my opinion, but it's not really something I use or need in my everyday sessions, so it's okay.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts as well, Chris. I Cheers man 😁🙏🏼
@@Jorge-Perez No worries, I literally bought an X-E1 5 months ago which I really like; just got the X-Pro1 this week to see whether the differences are significant enough to choose one over the other so too early to say at the moment, I'll put my thoughts up on my channel in due course.
Jorge, When I was working at the camera store, that I rely on my DSLR as I got the Fuji S3Pro, and then got the Fuji S5Pro, as I was using my AF Nikkor lenses, but then when I got the S5Pro, that it had the AI Cam Ring, so I was able to my Manual Nikkors lenses that I stock up when I was using it on film shooting as I got my lenses AI converted, still I was happy in using my SLR Film Lenses, as then I got later the Fuji XE1 via using a FX-to Nikkor F adapter, and I was happy in shooting manually although it was just a bit slower in shooting, however I was shooting with it, and have noticed the output look when using the my Old Nikkor lenses into digitally shooting, and using the film simulations. Then I decided to get the XPro1 body, and it was something in shooting like a rangefinder along with my Nikkors. So I was happy in shooting both models, and still shooting film as well. The reason why I am using my lenses is this - - Even when working at the camera store that STILL I could afford getting the Fuji line of lenses since I am happy in using my Nikkors. So why I should break the bank in getting another system.... So after seeing your video that I agree in a system that your comfortable in what you are using as just like me.... Now am I right.?
Enjoying the camera that you use, the system and lenses is equally important, otherwise what is the point of even practising a hobby or a craft?
If you enjoyed and had fun with a specific camera and set of lenses, then more power to you. The point is to use gear that we enjoy, gear that encourages us to go out there and capture the world and create memories.
Specs and image quality and tech is created to help us, not to get in the way and prevent us from creating and shooting. That being said, specific jobs might require specific cameras, like high speed sports or medium format prints, etc.
But like I said in a previous video: The best camera is not the one you have with you, the best camera is the one you enjoy using.
Thanks for watching, I hope it was helpful or entertaining! And thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts as well! I appreciate it 🙏🏼✨
I like this camera and I'm thinking about buying it.
Does it have focus peaking through the viewfinder? If not, how can I focus with manual lenses (the 7artisans series, for example).
And also, does the field of view of the viewfinder change when you change a lens (even if it has no electronics?).
Hey there, the camera does have focus peaking, there's a setting called MF ASSIST, in there you can toggle the "focus peaking highlight" between low and high. This works well with the EVF.
OVF's do not change FOV, that's what makes them an OVF. However, the white frame guidelines inside will crop in and show you how your frame will look with different lenses. With the EVF the field of view does change, it's basically the same thing as the LCD screen.
There's another X-pro1 video on my channel called "5 reasons to get the X-Pro1" in there you can see both the EVF and OVF in action, you'll be able to see how the optical OVF shows white lines and those change depending on the lenses that you have and the focal length.
Hope that helps! it's a great camera and I highly recommend it! Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment! Cheers 🙌🏼
Sadly my XPro1 died during my Las Vegas trip just a few days ago BUT I loved it and the first to last photos I took were are are gorgeous
Sorry to hear about it! How long did you had it for? It goes to show that it's a great camera and you would probably be still using it if it didn't died on you.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experiences as well, I hope you can get the camera situation sorted soon! I appreciate it! 🙌🏼✨
@@Jorge-Perez a little more than a year! I’m actually waiting for a battery and seeing if that’s it. Then I’ll do a video on it on its death or the battery’s death lol.
Viewfinder comes in pretty handy when shooting in a bight daylight condition where LCD screen is always not bright enough to view.
Agreed! Also the battery last a lot longer as well. It's great to get the analog experience and shoot black and white as well.
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Lack of nd filter a problem, how hard is it to carry one or two screw in filters? Good review, the X-Pro1 is still a great camera today and paired with f2 "fujicrons" the focus speed is much improved
It does matter to me, that's why I mentioned it. Especially in spontaneous situations. But I understand for others it might a trivial thing.
I agree it's a great camera! the focusing speed with the 23mm seems quite good, have tried other F2 lenses? I'm considering what lenses to get and looking for feedback.
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Does the X-Pro 1 has the little corner lcd in OVF mode like the X100V? Do you also know it does has parallax correction in OVS? Thanks
Hi Alain, the X-Pro1 does not have the ERF mode (dual display), the newer cameras do have that mode, including the X-Pro2.
It has parallax correction but not as intuitive as the newer cameras, basically when you half press the shutter, it will show the actual area of capture and parallax correction. By then you have to release the shutter, correct your focus point and half press it again to see how it lines up, and keep going until you managed to get it right. It works, but not as intuitive or faster as newer cameras.
Hope that helps, thanks a lot for watching and taking he time to leave a comment as well! I appreciate it! 🙌🏼✨
@@Jorge-Perez Thank a lot!
For my X-Pro1, I bought a NIKON -3.00 diopter from KEH Camera ( online sales ). I forget which Nikon camera the dipper is dedicated for on the Nikon series but if you google that , you'll see that it fits the screw-in threads.
Bought both my x-pro 1 and x-e1 when new back in the day - would never sell either of them
Nice review! I own the X-E1 since its introduction and love the output, size and ergonomics. Even though I have the X-T2 and X100F, the X-E1 brings the most pleasure. I'm sorry I sold my X-T1, that was a special camera - will never sell a Fuji camera again. The X-Pro1 seems to be special, but I don't like using the optical viewfinder and prefer the smaller size of the X-E1 - I believe they have the same sensor? Now debating on X-E4 - would like to have flip out screen for low angle shots and more latitude for cropping.
Great to hear! The x-e1 was on my radar, same image quality and sensor, so should be a great camera!
But I do need the hybrid viewfinder. Do you find the electronic viewfinder in the x-e1 too small? that was one of my concerns, but I have never used it. I owned the x100f like you, so maybe you can give me a frame of reference regarding the size of the EVF on the x-e1.
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@@Jorge-Perez The viewfinder size seems the same to me between the X-E1 and X100F. I guess the one on the XPro1 is larger given the body size.
Interesting to hear your thoughts on the X-trans 1 and color compared to your x100. I’ve always heard that the Bayer sensor of the x100 is better than any x trans that came after it.
Yeah, this is an interesting conversation, I think for the most part you are correct, however, since classic chrome and acros are so important to me, and the way that I shoot, I think the first X-trans sensor is easier to customize and to try to replicate those simulations.
The Bayer sensor is great, the images I can get from the X100 are fantastic, but it does not play well with customization, or I least I'm unable to create something like the classic chrome on the X100.
Hope that helps, and hope that the video was useful! Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts as well, Cheers 😁🙌🏼
@@Jorge-Perez it helps for sure. Just ordered an X-E1 to play with that first gen x trans.
16mm f/1.4 is gem of lens to use ideal for street and environmental portraits.
That's a bit wide for me, however I keep hearing amazing things about that lens, I'd like to try it for sure, is that you main street photography lens? any thoughts you want to share?
Thanks a lot for watching and taking the time to leave a comment as well! Cheers 🙏🏼😁
@@Jorge-Perez I mainly use it for photographing street graffiti.
XPro1 or X100... or XE1? Cheaper, smaller, diopter control, but lacking the optical viewfinder. I got my XE1 for about US$100 and partnered it with the 50mm f1.2 and 17mm f1.4 from TTartisan for another US$200. A great setup if you enjoy shooting manual focus lenses like I do (but certainly not to everyone's taste or needs).
I'm really enjoying your take on this stuff, Jorge. There are few people in between the 'latest-is-greatest' digital folks and the film photography folks. But I find myself in-between so it's great to hear that talked about.
I think it's settled! I'll try to get my hands on a X-E1 in the future, just to experience it! 😂
I personally feel that there's a lot more of us "in between" photographers than people think. The internet is filled with reviews and videos of gear that most of us can't afford. So people think that you need to be wealthy to be able to experience our craft, and that can't be farther from the truth.
There seem to be hardcore film people that keep saying: "If it's not film then don't even talk to me" and hardcore digital people saying "If it's not a $10,000 Sony mirrorless camera then don't talk to me" but most people can be flexible, and enjoy both things. There's no need to choose one over the one, and most people don't have the budget to do so.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not a hypocrite, a part of me really appreciates the engineering, design, and crafting of Leica cameras, I'd like to at least try one in the future 😂, I don't see that as an issue, the issue would be telling people that if you DON'T use a Leica then you're nothing, nobody, useless, etc.
We need to adapt, evolve, and find a happy medium, otherwise we become extinct like the dinosaurs.
Once again, thanks for watching, for takin the time to share your thoughts, and for enjoying my content, I really appreciate it! 🙏🏼😁
Very useful advice - having tried some receipts found on Fuji x page my question is to how amend the colour values e.g. -2 red, +2 blue. Can't find any item on that in the menue. Can you help, pls?
Good question! here's some steps to get it sorted, It's inside the White balance menu:
-Go to the shooting menu, page 2, and select white balance.
-Inside the WB menu, you'll see options like auto, custom, daylight, shade, etc. Make sure you press the auto one.
-Right after that, the WB Shift menu will appear, with the D-Pad you can change the red and blue values.
Hope that helps! And hope that the video was useful as well. Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to share your question as well! I appreciate it 🙌🏼✨
@@Jorge-Perez Many thanks, now it works indeed.
спасибо твое видео помогло мне определится c выбором камеры, и я купил себе отличный экземпляр практически в идеальном состоянии за 212 eur) автофокус конечно медленный но все остальное на высоте. Thank you.
I'm glad it was helpful! I hope you enjoy the X-Pro1 and get the best out of it as well, this camera is a joy to use!
Thanks for watching and your kind words, I appreciate it! 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Were the shots at the beginning of this video taken in Calgary, Alberta........?