My favorite camera ever, The Fujifilm XT1
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The Fuji X-T1 stands out as a superb camera, blending cutting-edge technology with a vintage aesthetic. Its 16.3-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor delivers impressive image quality, exhibiting exceptional color accuracy and detail.
The robust weather-sealed body ensures durability in challenging conditions, making it a reliable companion for outdoor photographers. With intuitive controls, customizable settings, and a tilting LCD screen, the X-T1 caters to both novice and experienced users. Fuji's commitment to firmware updates further enhances its functionality, making the X-T1 a timeless and formidable camera.
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I just got an XT-1. My first “real” camera. I’m pumped to get it out there and shooting 📷
Its a great camera. You'll enjoy it. The dials and level of customization is so cool.
I have both the X-T1 and the X-T2, and I gotta say, even though I have a deep emotional connection with my X-T1 (that's the camera I learned photography on), the advancements that the X-T2 made were not insignificant.
The dials are shaped and work better (imo, the ISO dial on the X-T1 is a dumb design), you have a lil joystick to move your focus point, and if you want to do a vertical low angle or high angle shot, you have the second rotation axist on the screen to help you.
of course resolution is higher and autofocus is better but I do not care about that, they're nice to have, not requirements. But the joystick and LCD upgrades are what make the X-T2 really worth it I guess. Also the fact that it has two SD cards so I'm much more comfortable shooting for other people with it, without having the fear of the SD card corrupting or something.
The XT2 is a marvel. If my XT1 ever goes bad I will replace it with an XT2. It does have all the improvements over the T1. I have an XH1 from the same generation.
I actually did a video on the XT2 and dubbed it the most significant XT model.
I have been a Nikon dSLR shooter for decades. Earlier this year I picked up a beaten up XT1 and 16-50mm lens for peanuts with the intention of using my collection of vintage glass with it.
I just can't get enough of it!
I still use my Nikon stuff for sports and wildlife, but the XT1 is simply my favourite shooting experience ever. Even more enjoyable than my film cameras.
Only thing I would want more from it is IBIS.
Totally agree. Well there is the new XT5.....(rubbing my hands together) lol
Well done JMT. Thanks for this video. But, Oh Man, I've never been a fan boy for anything and then I came across the Fujifilm X-T1. Yeah, you know what happened. I picked up a used xt1 camera package with the battery grip and a Sigma 56mm f1.4 lens in great condition and now every where I look it seems every body has the X-T1. Man I'm a Fuji fan boy and at my age, this is almost embarrassing. Cheers😝 I agree with @jacquesnel8384, "That’s a hall of fame camera!"
Its a great camera and was the gateway to my Fuji fanboy-ism lol. I just picked up an X100T (same sensor and 16mp). Video coming soon. I had the Sigma 56mm 1.4 on Canon M mount. Great lens too.
I hated the X-S10 because it was always a guessing game as to what those blank dials did, depending on what mode I was in? Who has time to remember each one?? I just traded it in on a used X-T1 and I love it. I’m not changing a thing on it. The dials tell me exactly where I am. No need to get fancy.
I feel you on that. I actually have an XS10 and use it to film my video when I don't use my phone. I never had an issue with the dials on it. I never change them after I set them the first time.
You have an unmatched knack for summing up a camera's essence! As you'll recall, you inspired me to buy a Fujifilm X30 ('for someone who's serious about photography, but not too serious"). Now you've done the same for the-T1 ("it's small, but not too small; 6400 is no problem"; et al.). I've ordered one in silver to match my X30. The X30 will be my outdoor camera; the X-T1 my indoor.
So my two cameras are both silver Fujifilms from 2014, each with a Gen. 2 XTrans sensor, a 2.36MP EVF, and a tilt screen.
I was really hoping the X30 could serve as my only camera. But I can't use it beyond ISO 1600. Sometimes, I need more.
@@PaulStregevsky Yes I remember! That's a nice one two punch you have. You're right, the X30 outdoors is amazing but indoors its limited and becomes flash only after ISO 800 for me. T1 was the gateway to Fuji and I still use the T2 and Xpro2 as my prosumer pair.
@@PaulStregevsky and btw I truly appreciate the complement!
@@jmtphotographymedia My wife won't appreciate it--or you--when she discovers that I've bought a second camera ... after giving away my Micro Four Thirds gear 6 months ago, thinking I was finished with photography!
Great video! I just picked one up for 50 bucks on Friday from a co worker. It even came with the thumb grip, extended hand grip and a viewfinder cup. He bought a new camera and then offered to sell me his x-t1 body with the accessories. I am taking my first trip to Florida from the pnw and I have never had a good camera. The last camera I had was a Nikon Coolpix 980 lol. So I really wanted a camera for my trip, plus for fun, as I have wanted a good camera ever since I had that Coolpix, but I just never had the money for one. I did learn a lot with the Nikon because you could shoot in manual mode and screw lenses over the fixed lens, but that was 12 to 15 years ago. I'm still waiting for my 18-55 mm kit lens to arrive on Tuesday, so I haven't used the X-T1 yet. I'm beyond excited though and I'll be taking it everywhere with me!
Congratulations! That was the deal of century right there. You're going to love the XT1.
A good photo is taken by the photographer... and not the camera... the X-T1 is more than enough. A good meal is made by the cook and not the pan! But how we allow ourselves to be manipulated by the industry!
I will never sell my two X-T1's!
Greetings from a Swiss living in the Caribbean❤
Well said. The industry preys on our gear lust. We need to focus on our output and not the tools as much.
@@jmtphotographymediaYou are the best!!! ❤
I LOVE my x-t1. I use it for 95% of my digital work, especially with the 27mm lens. Made a stack of videos using the photos too. Just love it.
Agree 100% with everything you've said mate! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
@@jmtphotographymedia anytime mate.. I'll check some more out soon!
Do you think this could be someone's first camera?
I do. I think it would be great. Its a pro csmera build, compact, weather sealed, and inexpensive on the used market.
Just like you, I had the XT1 .... I tried the Sony full frame, found the lenses too big and the user experience left me cold, despite nice images, Sold up. Went and got an XT2 ,,, and later after trying an X100 then an x70 as a second camera for walk around town, went back to the XT1 and I love it !! Now investing in lenses. couldnt be more content, learning my craft with these two bodies. Maybe in 10 years i will get an XT5 when its below half its price, as a walk around and that pixel shift. But yes i love the 1 and 2 , especially the 1
Thanks for watching and commenting.
That’s a hall of fame camera !
Absolutely
Wow, this video just popped up in my recommendations, probably because I've recently been researching the X-T1 on Google, so TH-cam's algorithms must have saw that.
I have an X-T2 and two X-T3 bodies already, but I have been wondering about the old 16mp sensor. Fuji is jumping up to 40mp on the latest X-T, but I'm more than happy staying in the lower 16-24mp range. I've read many reviews that say the X-T1's rendering is special and more film-like than the more recent sensors.
I think I'll give this camera a try as I've located a renewed body in silver for a good price.
I really enjoyed your presentation here.
Thank you so much. I truly love the XT1. In a world where we want more we often forget that the old cameras didn't just become lackluster. The XT1 has aged gracefully. The Xtrans 2 is magical
I have the X-T1 and will never sell it. It is a classic camera. Like the size, features and it produces really nice images with that X-Trans 2 sensor. But to do it justice, try it with the original Fuji lenses (XF 35mm 1.4R, XF 23mm 1.4R) which simply produce outstanding images. I have the F2 Fujicrons too which have faster focusing, but these older lenses are on another level of image quality. The XT-20 is also a great little camera for the price/portability for travel. Great video BTW, showing even older cameras can still fill photography needs adequately.
Thanks so much. I do have the 18 f2 and was thinking of getting the 35 1.4 and 60mm macro to get the original 3 lenses. And to out a cherry on top, get the Xpro1. What do you think?
@@jmtphotographymedia I have heard the 60mm macro is a great lens but don’t have that one. The 35mm f1.4R is a special lens - lots of character so definitely suggest you get one if you can. Looks cool too. Xpro1 is a classic camera with original XTrans 1 sensor - but some TH-camrs suggest getting the X-E1 instead with the same sensor. Too many nice choices with Fuji camera and lenses….
Does it have clean hdmi? Would be a nice budget option as a webcam ( i am already into fujifilm ecosystem)
@@ny_thep no it doesn't. For video, its pretty terrible. I wouldn't use at all for that unless you manually focus.
@@jmtphotographymedia oh okey, that would be a t2? Or t20? I have a xt100 but dosent have clean hdmi either (only while recording but is not that useful).
Hi JMT, yes totally with you on this. I bought my XT 1 back in 2016 by which time the xt2 had just been launched. It took me right back to my Yashica file slr I had back in the early ‘80s. I subsequently sold my full film Nikon d600 and the d90 and now have two xt2s to replace those. I’m fully signed up to the Fuji system. I love the detailing, build quality, styling, ergonomics and RAW picture quality. Above all, I no longer get tennis elbow through carrying heavier cameras around. They’re great and no I don’t use the video facility on any of them and probably never will.
In short the xt 1 set the bar and I still use it, albeit not as much as the xt2s.
I just purchased an XT2. It seems to have lots of improvements over the XT1. Hopefully still has that magic to it also.
You expressed very well what's unique about the XT-1 and I agree 100%. My main working system is Sony but alongside it I also use the XT-1, as it just so nice and delivers extremely nice files.
Totally agree. Oldie but goodie. I just love the simplicity yet still performs to a pro level or enthusiast level at will.
Hi JMT, thanks for this video, it says a lot about one of the most accomplished digital cameras out there. I shoot film with older Nikon cameras and lenses, mainly B & W and save colour for the XT1. I'm very much 'old school' and one thing I disliked about practically all digital cameras is that they forced me to use the LCD back screen and not a viewfinder.
However, there's a bright and large viewfinder on this camera with practically all the information needed to shoot with ease. Plenty of dials and buttons reminiscent of old film cameras, which I just love. The film simulations are great, rendering beautifully vibrant colour and contrast.
I use manual focus lenses only and the combination of my Nikon glass together with a few of the ultra-large aperture modern MF lenses works very well for me.
Keep on with the great videos please!
Thank you so much! I agree. The vintage feel is so great. I need to get into manual lenses more. Using it with the autofocus lenses are not good to me. Which manual lenses do you prefer?
@@jmtphotographymedia My MF lenses are nothing fancy at all, I use Nikkor f1.8 50mm, f3.5 28mm, f3.5-4.5 35-105mm, TTArtisan f1.2 50mm, Zonlai f1.8 22mm and finally a Micro-Nikkor, which I use to 'scan' my film with the XT1.
I like the Chinese lenses but had some reticence in buying them initially. The Zonlai focusses down to 6 inches and offers very fine results even at full aperture. I have a Nikon FE2, so am able to share the Nikon lenses with this and the XT1. I regret having sold a 50mm F1.4 Nikkor on an FM2N I parted with a while ago; may have to get another of those!
I acquired a Minolta Hi-Matic rangefinder camera a while ago because like me it was suitably long in the tooth. That's brought back memories of when I first got into photography in my teens.
Been using the XT-1 with vintage lens' only for a few months. Really liking it to the point of considering migrating completely over on the digital side of my photography. Selling camara's I never thought I would to be able to add to the Fuji system.
The XT1 is a good camera to transition over to digital. The convenience of digital has always been better to me than film but I use an Instax Wide printer to print photos for my personal work.
I have this camera and as much as I love it, the buttons are too annoying imo compared to, say, x-pro2. The only thing I love about it is the film rendition, it has a more film look than the newer fuji cameras.
I have the Xpro2 also. Love it. Honestly the XT2 is the better camera but the XT1 holds a special place with me.
I have the T 1 and I really enjoy it’s user friendliness especially for me who a beginner. I have a learning curve and wish to maximize my ability to shoot what I see N want to capture. Represented I’m looking into a lens that gives me the most versatility yet is smaller for when I travel. I have the 18-123 mm but am being a diced that a 23 or 27 might be better for size and scope of shots. What do u think?
Thanks for watching. Its a great camera. I have the 23mm and 27mm. I like them both for different reasons. For photo and video thr 23mm is better since the autofocus is quiet. I like the 27mm for the size. Makes every camera smaller by default. Especially on my Xpro2.
When the XT-3 was released, I sold all my Canon gear. (I was a long time Canon user from the Canon F-1 film camera to the 5dsr- digital camera.) I have not regretted doing so. Fuji cameras & lenses offer tremendous value for their price point.😊
Totally agree. They really cornered a market and captured the attention of a particular genre of photographers. It seems to ne very enthusiast centric while being able to grab a newbie and professional.
Thank you for this video. Canon shooter here, trying to switch to Fujifilm ecosystem and the T1 seems like a perfect entry point.
Yes, the XT1 or XT2 would be a great value to start in the system.
The most fun camera I ever had was the Olympus OM-D EM 10. I sold it and got, what at the time was the much vaunted, Fuji X-100F. The images, tones and dynamic range were great (although sometimes a bit soft), but it wasn't as much fun as the Olympus. I sold it and bought the Fuji XT1. This was much nearer the fun I had with the OMD-EM10 (although not quite as much) and the images straight out of the camera were beautiful. I've thought about upgrading occasionally, but have always stopped myself because I love it so much (it's so small and light and I love the images). Most of the time I just have the pancake 27mm f2.8 on it and use either Velvia or my pre-set B&W menus for street photography. For night photography and portraits I use the 56mm f1.2 R. They are the only lenses I've got now. I did have the excellent Fujifilm XF 16mm f1.4 R at one time, but rarely used it so I sold it.
Excellent. Loved my 27mm. I Ultimately sold it because I loved thr 18mm f2 more and had the 23mm f2 so it didn't get the use it needed. The XT1 is a keeper until it break, then I'll buy another used one. Lol
loveeee your video but i have one question. in your video what lense do you have mounted to the camera ???? i see its Fuji but i cant make out the size
Thanks!! The lens was the 18-135mm.
Love all the sentiments you expressed about the XT-1. I completely agree and also plan to just keep shooting it as long as it lasts.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much. Would lobe to see a video of photos you took with that camera and lense.
Let me dig through the archives. I know I went on a vacation last year and used it quite a bit.
thanks for the video. I bought the X-T3 as my start with Fujifilm one year ago. Now I regret it. ☺ Maybe the X-T1 would have been the better choice. What about the magic in the fotos? Is there still magic within the X-T2, compared to the X-T1?
I never used the XT3 but I do have an XT2 and its not the same magic as the XT1 but I still love Fuji for other reasons.
@@jmtphotographymedia Maybe I will try the X-T1 as a second camera.
I keep thinking I would like to try the Fujifilm system, this looks like a way in. Great video
This would be an excellent way in the system. Inexpensive yet high quality.
does Xt1 has a high speed sync?
High speed sync is more about the flash system than the camera.
I have done it with Godox TT350f mini flash so I know it works.
I'm thinking of picking one up to try. Why not add a third system to my stable lmao. For ~$400 why not. I've always been curious about fuji. Sold most of my Canon stuff and went to Sony a few years ago. I'm currently at an a7riii, a7rii, and 5dii that couldn't bring myself to sell for peanuts. My 5div only saw a year of use before I sold it.
I did have the Canon 5D II also. I like it but the XT1 won out for me because it was mirrorless, smaller, has wifi. The advantage the 5DII had was the full frame sensor but I think the XT1s sensor is excellent and equally as good, if not better.
Can't go wrong for the price these days. Give it a try.
I love the simplicity and small form factor of the T1. I have an XH1, which I love, and several other models from various systems, but many times the T1 is all I need and I'd never let go of it.
If it had a vertical .portrait mode screen flip out it would be perfect for me. (Sold my T2 which has this and miss it every day!) Thanks for the video! Nice for us T1 user/lovers to "come to church" ever so often and hear others validate our similar feelings on such a classic.
Amen to that. Thanks for watching!
I still have my XT-1, good thing too. My XT-2 broke and I can only shoot manual lenses/electronic shutter mode on it now, sadly the cost to repair is more than it is worth. Fortunately I love the XT-1.
Great video! I started out with a Nikon D3300, but then saw a video by Mike Brown who purchased the X-t1 and I liked the old school dials. I now have 2, plus 3 X-M1's (great cheap camera with first x-trans sensor) X70, X-T2 and the X-T4. So I have all four of the X-trans sensors but not the latest X-T5. The X-T4 I purchased for future video projects and not for photography as too big and heavy for my hands.
I miss the X70. I have an XF10 but have a love for how the X70 had a nice magic to it
@@jmtphotographymedia I nearly got a X10 recently but the prices are rocketing, the early fuji camera's are a great investment and great pictures
@@petercordingley927 I had the X30 and its a great design but ultimately the image quality didn't hold up with 2/3 inch sensor.
Hi.. how about the Autofocus? Many said the AF not good
I never had any issue with it. Its pretty good in my use. I think we are spoiled these days.
I bought one this month. I had the X-T1 in the past and sold it. But I bought it again with a battery grip for a really silly price. And I'm really happy with the results of my photos. I will never sell it again. And is my only camera 📷
Can't go wrong. I also got an XT2 which is a good upgrade to the XT1.
Love all your Pics APG!!!
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I got this new because I think it's great.
You won't be disappointed.
What lens would you recommend if i am just starting out with the FujiFilm XT1?
I think it depends on (a) what you shoot mostly (b) zoom or prime (c) hobbyist or pro.
I personally like primes on a personal level and zooms for pro work in some cases.
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What strap is that?
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@@jdb0272 I appreciate that! Thank you!
Hi JMT. Thanks for your thoughts on the Fuji XT1. I recently saw a Graphite Edition XT1 in Pristine condition with Box being sold at approx. US$470 locally. Actually, for weeks I've also been watching "XT1 in 2022" videos land they have caused me to wonder what the image and color rendering from the XTrans2 sensor are all about. I have an XT3 and the colors coming out of it are great as well but actually playing with the idea to even downgrade to a brand new XT2+18-55 kit at $830 approx. with 1 year warranty BECAUSE I don't use my XT3 for video. But the price of the 2nd hand XT1 and the brand new XT2 are a bit high and I don't know if that's worth it today. ALSO, what keeps me from seriously thinking about the XT1 is its leather covering peeling eventually. Has yours showed signs already? I don't want to buy something wherein it would eventually come off, let alone, supply issues of replacement leather coverings or even the cost of replacing it under Fuji out of warranty.
Btw, how slow should one expect the AF from the XT1 to be? I shoot photography as a habit but of course there are instances where I need AF to be "faster" especially shooting my toddler.
Your thoughts?
Thanks for watching and your comment. My XT1 hasn't had any peeling of the grip as of yet but I have heard that problem before. But for the price I would say it's still worth it if you get one in pristine condition. It would take some time before it would come that. I personally would skip the XT2. I think since you have an XT3 I would keep it even if you don't do video. It will hold its value better than the other two and if you ever needed to sell you have the money. The X trans II is great.
@@jmtphotographymedia Thanks for the advice JMT. Will really have to think about it. Because I was already planning on getting an X100v as a second body as I want something more compact and weather sealed. But that's really expensive.
Also, it may help if you show the XT1's AF performance perhaps comparing it to your XS10. I'm just curious as to how drastically the AF has improved from the XTrans2 to XTrans4 and that if it would frustrate me to use a slower AF with the images I shoot. You can also compare images from both images through this test. ONLY if you have the time. Thanks again, JMT.
@@nathanielngosy that's a good idea. I would that the AF on the XT1 is fast ans reliable for the way I shoot. I've done events, weddings, portraits, etc. I have old lenses like the 18mm f2 as well as new lenses like the Tamron 17-70mm. Performs well.
@@jmtphotographymedia Really. you're enticing me already to jump for it. Haha. Also, does the locking button bother you that much on the ISO dial as you need to push the button as you turn it? (It's because on the XT3, it's reversed such that you won't have to push the button to unlock and turn).
@@nathanielngosy the locking button can be a bother if you change ISO alot. I don't. I rely on auto ISO alot unless I do flash photography. I ride the shutter and aperture to get the auto ISO to give me an honest value. I have an XH1 so I know what you mean with the lock/unlock. I much prefer that but I'm not bothered about it since the XT1 was my first Fuji camera. You won't regret the XT1.
I love my XT-1 ( I own a black and a silver version) and never will sell it! Also love my XT-3 and my X100V too. Fuji is great!
I might get an X100V one day.
I have an xt1, xt3, xe1, x100s, xpro1, xpro2.
Talk to me about that X100s. Interested in that one. How is Autofocus?
@@jmtphotographymedia The autofocus is fine for an older camera. I like the leaf shutter on the camera, it us great for flash photography. The camera does beautiful black and white photography. I think it shines with the monochromatic photography. It is the same sensor as the XT1. And it is small. And I like the Tele Conversion lens that turn the camera to a 33mm f2. I haven’t tried the wide conversion lens that turns it to a 18mm.
Very good video. I have been considering an X-T1 or X-T2. You have pushed into being really serious about it.
Thanks for watching. I would say the XT2 is the technically better camera. The additional megapixels, 8K shutter speed, lockable dials, and 4K video. It's a good value right now. Those were the features that I wish the XT1 had, and Fuji did that with the XT2. XT1 just had a great 16mp sensor that started it all for me.
Yeah. Definitely. I when. Back to mine
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@@jmtphotographymedia sorry what I mean to say. I when back to my Fujifilm camera 📷 after. Having canon. Forgot how much I love the Fujifilm series camera.
The xt1. Definitely my favourite.
I am new to Fuji with the XT-1 and wonder if you can recommend a decent batterie.
I would go with Power Extra 3 party batteries to save money. I haven't had any issues with using them over the years.
@@jmtphotographymedia Thanks you so much, highly appreciated!
only original! Don't waste your money on the "cheap" ones -- they'll let you down sooner or later!
@@nickgoogle4525 Thanks, I was on the hunt and got 2 originals.
why not th x5?
XT5 is probably the best but not my favorite
@@jmtphotographymedia how come?
@@laurentgagne892 I haven't used it to say it's my favorite.
Hello, the question may be funny, maybe not, but the situation is annoying, it's about photos with a lamp. Rarely, but sometimes I take pictures with a flash, I have an old Metz in which self-automation works great, so I use it. The only problem is that when I had an SLR camera, whatever I would set (time, aperture) in the viewfinder, it was always bright, in the case of Fuji XT1, if I set it indoors in the evening to 1/180s, it gets dark in the viewfinder because it brightens or darkens the image on an ongoing basis, depending on from the set parameters, so when I took these photos, I could barely see anything. It's impossible that it can't be set somehow so that the viewfinder doesn't react to changing the exposure, but I don't know how to do it.
What was your aperture in those situations? Possibly between aperture snd ISO it was underexposed which could explain why you couldn't see anything.
Did the LCD have the same problem?
@@jmtphotographymedia To nie jest problem z wyświetlaczem czy wizjerem, wszystko jest sprawne. Chodzi o to ze kiedy chce robić zdjęcia z lampą błyskową wieczorem w pomieszczeniu oświetlonym powiedzmy jedną żarówką, ustawiam czas synchronizacji 1/180s, to nawet jak przesłona będzie f2 to w wizjerze (wyświetlaczu oczywiście też) jest ciemno. Zdjęcie wychodzi dobre bo odpowiednio doświetla je lampa ale ciężko się fotografuje bo niewiele widać w wizjerze i wyświetlaczu. Oczywiście mogę ustawić wysokie ISO i będzie widać dobrze ale nie o to chodzi, chce zrobić zdjęcie na ISO 200 powiedzmy.
I bought one early in lockdown after watching a video by KentuckyMan30. It reminded me of my Canon AE1. I got to use my FD lenses again.
It really took me back to film days and finally move to a proper digital camera.
Using it is very natural and straightforward especially control of the image. Just like using my old cameras without wondering what the end result is!
I watched Kentucky man video 1000 times and agree. I have an XT2 and so find it excellent.
I’m with you exactly. I won’t sell my XT1. Best camera I ever used. You nailed it when you said you wanted a pro camera and a camera for you and your every day. My Canon 5 D MK2 was never a camera I loved using. It did a great job but the XT1 took me back to my film days. It’s just fun to use.
Totally agree. Fun, small, and professional
Funny enough I have just bought two original vertical battery grips for my two xt1s. The extra battery makes a big difference. One is more confident out in the field, when one doesn't want to switch batteries constantly. And from a ergonomical perspective, this seems to be a different camera with the vertical grip without adding too much weight to it. With the two batteries and the grip the xt1 weighs more or less as much as a xt4. I would like to add that the new xt5 has been downsized and weighs 50 gr less than the xt4. But around here the new xt5 costs a whopping 2.000 Euros, while I got my two xt1s a year ago for a total of 450 Euros. And the battery grips cost me 40 euros each. And I really like the xtrans II sensor. By the way, I also shoot with a canon eos 5d classic, which really has unique colour. Thanks for the video.
The battery grip is a sweet spot for this camera like you said. It's one of the smallest grips I ever had for a camera.
Agree 100%
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