Why I Shoot FUJIFILM: Part 1 | Switzerland
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- Why Fujifilm? Why their lenses and why their camera bodies?
I have had so many people ask me this question and it is a great question! Why do I shoot with Fujifilm? what is it about their lenses and camera bodies that keeps me hooked and that I love so much.
Watch the vlog and I will tell you my Fujifilm story and why I have stuck with Fujifilm now for over 4 years.... :)
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My Equipment:
Cameras:
Fujifilm X-H2s
Fujifilm X-H2
Lenses
XF 23mm f/1.2 LM WR
XF 33 mm f/1.4 LM WR
XF 16 - 55mm f/2.8
Tripod:
Benro Slim Carbon-Fibre Tripod
You use what speaks to you as a creator and not because of tech specs. You chose the most important reason.
I absolutely love this comment, thank you so much. And yes, it’s like painting, you find your style with either watercolours or oils, it’s the same for the cameras and lenses for me. It picking the stuff that I know will be fun to use and create something magical 🙏🏻🙃
@@wildandfreevictoria My first Fuji was an X-T2. Probably should've kept it, but it was the start for me. I briefly left Fuji to get my Nikon Z9 (trade ins), missed Fuji so then got rid of my what was left of my Sony kit to get an X-H2S and eventually got an X-H2. I feel like Fuji speaks more towards general creative. It's probably why I've been enjoying your content since you're filled with fun and enthusiasm for this thing I call both work and a hobby.
I love this second comment too, and you will like Part 2 because it touches on the points you’ve just made. There is more to fujifilm then it’s cameras and lenses, but definitely a vibe and community ☺️
I'm a fujifilm lover myself, so I do not need the extra reasonings, but I always enjoy watching your videos, your energy, how genuine and creative you are! Every time I get notified of a new release from your channel, it's a blessing. ❤
This was so lovely to read, thank you so much for your kind words and support. It is comments like this that really support making more videos, so thank you and I am also really glad to read you are a Fuji lover! ♥️
You are the reason I purchased my XT-4 Victoria. Having watched all your great videos it was an easy decision. Thank you. 🙏
Aww this is so lovely! Thank you for sharing this and i’m so glad you are enjoying it too! And thank you for watching all my videos, thank you ☺️
As hard as I've tried to use something else, I always have stuck with Fuji for over 10 years now. The jump to 40mp's really quenched any desire I had for full frame. As you say, the lenses and bodies just go together so well, a beautiful aesthetic that's a pleasure to use. Cheers from Oregon! 🙂
Well 10 years is awesome! That is a true fan! Yeah it is a big winner for the 40mp! And I am so glad you agree about the lenses and the bodies together, they just work so well! Enjoy your set up 🙃
This is stunning, you deserve to be a Fujifilm Embassador. Beautiful images, bueautiful music. You're an inspiration for me. Greetings from Venezuela Victoria.
Aww you are so kind! Hehe I will send them a screenshot 😁😄 thank you for your kind words, i appreciate it a lot. And hello to Venezuela, you have beautiful mountains there 🙃🏔️
It’s great to see that the passion in your equipment is reflected in the beautiful images you create. Binging on your videos.
Thank you for watching but also for binging my videos, that made me smile and what a compliment! I adore Fuji stuff, it’s been with me on my whole photography journey and growth, it’s become more of a friend the just camera gear ☺️🙏🏻
I love your expose's! Your film work is lovely! I gave up all 4 of my Full frame Nikon bodies and 10 lenses for all Fujifilm bodies that is 7 XT's and 3 GFX's and 16 XT lenses and 8 GF lenses. I shoot professionally and Fujifilm works well for me. All of our videos from the last few years have all been Fujifilm.
Aw thank you very much for this! I appreciate that a lot! Especially from a professional 🙂 you have such a wonderful set up and set of lenses/cameras! Glad you enjoy Fujifilm gear it is amazing! 🙂🙂
Thank you so much for this video. It gives voice to why I like Fujifilm as well. In addition to the tactile nature and the look, I also like that they are a company whose approach bucks the status quo of photography. It makes photography for me to be more about image creation (Fuji) vs. moment capturing (company line). Keep making amazing content!
Thank you for this lovely comment! I am so glad you agree! I love the extra points you made as well, I touch on some of them in Part 2 but I really like the way you say about the status quo as it is so true! It is definitely about image creation and I am so glad you feel that way too, you’ll definitely like part 2 🙃🙃
I bought my first fujifilm (xt5) last November and till now just pure joy. Before I only used canon.
Aww welcome to the family! It is so lovely to read that you are enjoying it and find it a pure joy! it is such a lovely camera! 🙃
Winter wonderland what is there not to love. You have a beautiful softness and clarity in your photography . 👍
It was a wonderful place and thank you for your kind words! 🙃
I have been a photographer for 17 years now.
Canon all my life and a year and a half ago I switched to Fujifilm and my photography has come to life again, I have relived the feeling I felt the first day I picked up a DSLR camera
Wow that is a good amount of time to be photographing for! And must have been hard and odd to switch your equipment but it is so lovely to read you felt life again to your photography. This is so good to read. I hope you keep feeling that and enjoying your photography 🙂🙂
When I was researching what camera to get (almost 2 years ago now), and I saw the X-T4, I knew I had to have it! And it was only really based on the look of the body and the existence of the dials for the exposure triangle. And when I learned what IBIS was, it sealed it for me. And now I'm a huge Fujifilm fan like yourself. 😊
The is just something so beautiful about the XT series! I hope Fujifilm always keeps it as it is as it’s wonderful! Hehe well it worked it’s magic on you too and i’m glad you are enjoying it the same! And we can start are own fab club haha 😜
Great video. Your going to be better and better. I like your style!
This is very kind, thank you so much ☺️🙏🏻
I'm a Fujifilm lover too. I used it since 2018 and the XT-2 and i'm now with a XT-5 and a XT-3 + multiple of lenses. I'm agree with all you said, you resumed what i'm tinkink of the brand and his soul.
yes! this makes me happy to read! the X-T5 and X-T3 is a lovely and very aesthetic combo! I bet they look great together. It definitely does have character and soul 🙃
Excellent video Victoria 🤝
Thank you so much - you are always supportive, thank you ☺️
Lovely video, yes, both the Alps and the Tatras are a photogenic dream in winter. Love the XT-3 which I use for just about everything except birds-in-flight and low light, when an R6 steps in.
Thank you! and yes it is a stunning place for photography, I really enjoy being there. I was the same as you with the X-T3 but did notice a big difference when I upgraded onto the other camera bodies. But I do still have my X-T3 and do still use it 🙃
nice and lovely video about your passion.
Thank you and there is a second part on the way ☺️
Bonjour Victoria, je suis passé chez fujifilm il y a 3 ans et je ne regrette rien, j'aime son aspect rétro et le fait d'avoir les principaux réglages à porter de main, travaillant beaucoup en manuel c'est l'idéal , la qualité des images est simplement étonnante et les couleurs sublimes , je possède depuis peu le XT5 avant d'avoir eu le XH1 , je prends beaucoup de plaisir à prendre des photos avec et c'est là l'essentiel ,merci pour tes vidéos pleines de vie.
Bonjour! I am so glad to read this and the you enjoy Fujifilm too and for all your reason as well. They are great cameras for shooting in manual and the look and feel of them is just wonderful. Keep shooting and keep enjoying your lovely set up 🙃🙃
Great video. Start with following you. Have the same camera as you, the xh2 is fantastic! In combination with the 16-80 f4 and the 70-300 xf. Keep on the good work! Greetings from Belgium 👍
Hello all the way to Belgium! - i have fond memories of Belgium, especially the beautiful bread! Thank you for your kind words and for watching. Glad you agree too about the XH2 :) that is a good selection of lenses with it too! Keep enjoying them 🙃
Very well said🙏
Thank you so much ☺️
Love the energy you bring to the platform, I've just found your channel and I'm sure you will have a bright future as you are a natural presenter. Could I make a request for a subject matter please, perhaps a video on the settings and setup of your camera when you do animal photography, I watched your review of the 150-600 and wondered how you went about everything. Many Thanks, Jay
Aw thank you so much for watching and leaving a lovely comment! That is very kind about presenting too ☺️🙏🏻 yes I can most certainly think about this, I actually have a lot of wildlife photography stuff coming up - top secret at the minute but all will be unveiled. Whilst I am away I will take note of my settings and put a vlog together when I am back. It is a good suggestion, thank you ☺️
I switched from olympus to fuji as my wife has a fuji and i always enjoyed the dedicated clicky dials and aperture rings, and the smaller (xt5) camera/grip compared to em1.3 but better tech also is a bonus.
Your wife has very good taste in cameras! and that is great you swapped as it means you can share lenses between you both 🙃
Began my journey into digital photography with Olympus which was going well until I upgraded to their pro model which was faulty and the customer service appalling, switched to Nikon but just wasn’t right for me so after much deliberation went with Fujifilm and haven’t looked back, great cameras, excellent service and gives me everything I need for my types of photography, love my XT-5 and the X-H2. Thanks for another lovely video. Where is Erik?
This is really interesting and great to read as you have more experience with different brands than me but you still love Fujifilm, so this makes me happy! And both of those cameras are a lovely combo for sure! And little Erik was back in the UK, I flew out to Switzerland so he couldn’t go on the plane unfortunately but next time i’ll take him 🙃
Great video and where is Eric?!😁 I love the colors that Fujifilm renders and their lenses are amazing.
Aw thank you so much! Yes little Erik couldn’t come this time and I went by plane to Switzerland but next time i’ll take him. I agree with you about the colours with Fujifilm, they are the best!
I like the fact Fujifilm uses one lens mount system for all of their APSC cameras, and they also put the same x-trans sensor into all of their bodies. You don't have to buy the flagship model to get the flagship still photography IQ. I also enjoy the film simulations and the Q-menu.
Yes I agree! It means you can swap between all the cameras and still have the lenses which is great. Yes that’s it, they are fair with the cameras and still give people quality no matter which camera you pick. So glad you enjoy their cameras and their set-ups, they are brilliant! 🙃
My first camera was XT3 than XH1 I have always been satisfied with my purchase just hoping that something different comes along soon from Fuji.
Love this and Snap! It is a great camera! I have tried the XH1 but my other cameras are the XH2/XH2s (I’ll talk about these in part 2). But I love there stuff and excited to see what they have out in the future 🙃
beautiful lovely Morocco🇲🇦 non ❤
Thank you very much! Lovely to hear from beautiful Morocco 🙃
Cameras and lenses are tools. You are the artist.
Exactly, like a paintbrush for art. Love this 🙃✌🏻
Like you, my first camera(still using it) was the X-T3. I have it just over three years now. There were two main reasons I bought it. First, performance for price. I did lots of research and patient shopping before buying. I found a barely used X-T3/18-55 kit with other extras all still in the box wrapped like it was brand new for a great price. I paid less than the cost of just a body for the other brands. The second reason was that it looked familiar. The last camera I had before the X-T3 besides my phone, was a Ricoh X-RP film camera from 1984. So, the X-T3 had a familiar look and feel. Oh yeah, there is a third reason! When I looked at the cost of lenses for various systems, Fuji seemed the most affordable for me as an amateur/enthusiast photography. I have grown to love the camera. And, it's still more capable than my ability, but it makes me want to keep learning. It's cool to hear your thoughts on the 23mm lens. I've recently been enjoying that focal length with the 18-55 and considering the 23mm f2. The new lenses are a bit beyond my budget. But, I am a patient shopper, so who knows!! Thanks for the info and the scenery. Have a great week!
I got my 23 f/1.4 LM wr used in mint condition-if you don’t care that the f/2 is smaller, get this lens-it’s superb and AF is the best of all the lenses I’ve tried with my XT3. Worth saving up.
@@matt88169 Were you referring to the 23 f2 regarding the AF and being the best lens you've tried?
@@charliejgoh I wasn’t clear-the 23mm f/1.4 LM WR is the one to get IMO-close focusing/AF/image quality etc. all superb. Its legendary. The 18 and 33 are also excellent but I chose the 23 because the 35mm equivalent is just so versatile indoors and out.
Well it is a fantastic camera to start with! Yeah I think that was my draw too, the price, the performance, the style and just the overall packaged seemed very reasonable! Ahh that makes so much sense for your 2nd reason as well! Similar to me, at school I got to study photography in a darkroom and developed my own negatives etc. And loved it! So the XT3 just gave me that reminder if shooting analogue. And yes, your third reason is also super valid and correct! They are reasonable and such lovely quality cameras. Well… me and the 23mm F/1.4 have an incredible loving relationship and I could not recommend it enough. If you were willing to wait for it to go on sale or some Fuji cash-back offers then I would because it is a wonderful lens (but this is from my opinion of course) and it is always attached to my camera and my first go to lens, I adore it! 🙃
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Thank you ☺️
Your wildlife life videos are awesome. I have now purchased XH2s after using SX10 for several years. There 100-400 mm luns for wild life is so good. What about 150-600 mm?
150-600 is an awesome lens and has been $400 off for awhile-a steal IMO. But I guess I’d pass if you are happy with the reach the 100-400 gives you.
Thank you very much, I think they are both great lenses but very different. I have a review of the 150-600mm as well which might help 🙃
Yeah they have a good sale on at the minute so it is a good deal. But if you are happy with the 100-400mm then stick with that until you really feel the need to upgrade 🙃
@@wildandfreevictoria Thanks
Same me
Glad to hear it!
What’s your favourite profile? The colours/look are what make Fuji
That is a tricky one! For photography i shoot in RAW and either set it to standard or Eterna Cinema or just anything with less contrast and saturation- I don’t like it when they are overloaded. And I love shooting in F-log for filming, if not it is also Eterna Cinema 🙃
Heh. I started photography with Sony full frame because its a computer (im a progammer), my friend who shoots for 20+ years picked up Fuji and now after couple of years of shooting together i kind of liked the feel of fuji more than sony. I dont need full frame. I now appreciate nostalgic look. With character. The feel in the hands is also something different than my Sony which was so expensive i wrapped in a rubber condom :-)
Hehe this is a very interesting and funny comment! I haven’t shot with other brands so it’s great to hear the difference of perspectives and use between different companies. And yes, the Sony cameras are very pricey, I would be too scared to own one but equally, i think you can get just as good quality of footage/photos on a Fuji 🙃
8:35 hi how do you get on for battery life in the cold
This is a brilliant question! I noticed they drained a lot faster (as you would expect with any battery) but I found keep my camera warm in my jacket helped a lot to preserve it’s battery life in the cold 🙃
I recently switched from Canon to Fuji 😊
Welcome to the community! It is a fun one 🙃🙃
Does buying five Panasonic cameras in a row make me a Panny Fanboy?
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The best bit of kit I saw on your vlog, which you made no mention of, was the Buffalo jacket. Those things are bombproof.😀
Haha if you want to be a Panny Fanboy, you go ahead! You do you, i won’t judge! Pannys are still great 🙂
Yes it is a fantastic jacket! I have had it for nearly 8 years now and it is brilliant! I love it! 🙂✌🏻
@@wildandfreevictoria My Mardale clone/version of your Buffalo goes way back to, I think 1997.
Have you now upgraded to the xt5 or the Xh2?
I have the XH2s as my main filming and the XH2 as my main photography. I’ll talk about them in Part 2 🙃
@@wildandfreevictoria Thanks. I think the Xh2s is what I want to get. I'm an amateur but interested in "all round" photography including: animals, landscape, street, family events and grandchildren sports. I think the xh2s may be the best for multi purpose. And I really don't need 40MP.
Thanks for your videos.
Where's Eric!?
Hehe i am loving the amount of comments and support for Erik! I had to fly to Switzerland this time so I couldn’t take Erik with me but I will do next time 🙃
Crikey Missus, that was quick! I'm glad Erik is ok :)@@wildandfreevictoria
Hahah your comment appeared whilst I was online :) and Erik is all good, a happy little king 🙃
"Im not given any equipment" and yet: th-cam.com/video/aMXxTry8UeA/w-d-xo.html 😁
Yes I am not, I borrow from Fujifilm and then send it back. It is just some equipment on loan. Everything else I purchased myself, I can show you the receipts if you like 👍
With the full frame camera you will have even more dreamy look with the same aperture lens. Don’t understand your point. It looks like you haven’t tried at all other systems. I am not against Fuji since I an x-t4 owner, but I am with this camera only because I am not shooting raw. This camera saves a lot of time when you don’t require to edit photos and videos afterwards. And yeh, the look of the camera and its price of course are superb. Apart from that Fuji doesn’t have any magic. If I would shoot raw and f-log, then I would definitely switch to any FF camera since they often have even more “dreamy” look and way more better and reliable autofocus in video mode.
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I have tried lots of camera. This is only Part 1 🙃 in the second part I talk about the XH2 and the XH2s which I now own and use. I shoot in f-log and do a lot of filming on both of these cameras which has really enhanced my cinematography - i didn’t get the footage for this vlog on my XT3! It was all done on my XH2s 🙃✌🏻
@@wildandfreevictoria I understand but X-H2S also has a poor autofocus comparing to competitors. Yes it’s way more better than X-T4 but still far behind Sony for example and during wedding filming you can’t rely on it completely for example.
i havent noticed this, have a look on my reviews and you will see. My photography is all self portrait work and the AF has been fantastic. And i’m
Not about to trade in my cameras to buy something double the price when my camera works perfectly great for me 🙂
I don’t understand you. She said, she connects to Fujifilm and here you are disputing it. Talking about dreamy looks, I bet if I show you clips shot on aps c and FF, you cannot tell the difference. I find this FF vs APS-C arguments rather ignorant. I use a Fuji and a Sony, and 70% of my lenses are manual. Not everybody prioritizes autofocus.
Thank you for this 🙏🏻