Been using my xt20 for a year. Honestly the d pad is very useful compared to xt30
@frontstandard14882 күн бұрын
Wow yet another camera video featuring dull trip hop and average photography. How about not carrying a camera around? How about thinking about what and how to make a series of photos instead of just a bunch of average images with too much processing? The state of photography on yt is abysmal. It’s not as if there are not thousands of videos about or by real artists on here from which we can educate ourselves and THINK about what we are doing first. Zzzzzzz
@sickpangea91392 күн бұрын
❤hiking and photography best combo
@fredschmidt86094 күн бұрын
I find that the retro style Fuji cameras are perceived as film cameras and you are seen as a harmless hobbyist.
@ronan_duff4 күн бұрын
@@fredschmidt8609 I agree, you look a lot less paparazzi or a pro walking around with a Fuji!
@miguel88ms996 күн бұрын
I recently bought a XT20, I’m pleased to hear good things about it 😊 beautiful pictures!
@thattrickytrickster61210 күн бұрын
I got my XT20 for Christmas today! Very excited to enter the world of photography!
@ronan_duff9 күн бұрын
@@thattrickytrickster612 Merry Christmas mate, that’s a great gift! Enjoy your new camera!
@sandorkocso179816 күн бұрын
instant follow! love how chill this is. not a 10 page scrips with specs and comparissons and what not. also love your recipe.
@sandorkocso179816 күн бұрын
and it's the exact setup for EDC i want. exqact camera and maybe the ttartisan lens not this expensive one. i just FEAR that i won't get along with that focal lenght :)))
@ronan_duff16 күн бұрын
@@sandorkocso1798 thanks man that’s very kind of you to say, glad you enjoyed the video! I’m sure you’ll get on with the focal length, it’s not too weird!
@LeandroChaman17 күн бұрын
Hey Ronan! Thanks for the info! I really liked the video and hope to buy this lens once I have some extra money, hehe. I wanted to ask, which 1/8 Black Pro-Mist filter do you use? I’m new to photography, and there are so many brands for this filter that I’m not sure which one to choose.
@ronan_duff17 күн бұрын
@@LeandroChaman hi Leandro, thanks for watching and the kind words! Tiffen make the “industry standard” BPM filters, but they’re expensive enough. I’ve been using K&F filters as they’re a good but cheaper and still very good. If you want to try out and see if you like the effect then maybe have a look at their options, I’ve not compared the two brands but I’m happy with the K&F ones so far!
@HanneBakkenWatne20 күн бұрын
Would you recommend this for hiking-photography? I have a Fujifilm X-T4 camera with a 16-80mm lens, but I’m looking for a lens that is much lighter and more compact
@ronan_duff18 күн бұрын
@@HanneBakkenWatne hey! Yes absolutely I would, lightweight, sharp, weather resistant - it’s a solid hiking lens. I’ve a video from Achill Island where I take it hiking/exploring in all weathers and it worked a treat. Hope that helps!
@Kiana_creates_chaos22 күн бұрын
my 2 edc's are the olympus xa2 and the vg130 i f i go for walks or longer trips ill use my prakica l with a f2.8/50mm wide angle lens as for my film ive been using kodak gold and ultra max
@ronan_duff22 күн бұрын
@@Kiana_creates_chaos I’m not too familiar with those cameras but I’m a missive fan of the look of Kodak gold and ultra max. The XA2 looks like a lovely little point and shoot!
@larsingrain23 күн бұрын
Great video! I like that you mentioned that an edc is a 'want' for most people. For a long time I told myself that I 'needed' a second camera as an edc, but I rarely used it. Now I just have the Nikon ZF that I take everywhere, I just change the lens depending on what I'm doing. And that camera is just so great! However, more cameras are always fun haha!
@ronan_duff22 күн бұрын
@@larsingrain thanks very much, they really are unnecessary for most people! In all honesty, if I didn’t make KZbin videos I’d just have the one camera to do eveything so I fully appreciate that it’s a niche “need”
@nevvanclarke922523 күн бұрын
Wish they made it in silver 😮
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
@@nevvanclarke9225 I’m really surprised they don’t!
@henlolneh23 күн бұрын
i will be in japan in 3 weeks and the top priority on the purchase list is an EDC !!
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
@@henlolneh that is very exciting, any idea what you’re going to try and pickup in Japan?
@Shutterfingeritch23 күн бұрын
My daily carry is XT2 + viltrox 23mm. 😅
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
@@Shutterfingeritch is the 23mm their 1.4? The XT2 is a very lovely camera altogether, a nice setup indeed!
@mattandrews598323 күн бұрын
My current daily carry is a Nikon ZF with the little 40mm f2. A bit bigger than most daily carry cameras, but man it is just so fun to shoot with.
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
Ive only heard great things about the ZF, with a 40mm f2 that’s gotta be a great combo. More than good enough for an edc I reckon?
@robmas5723 күн бұрын
I have two XT5s. One lives in my zoom bag and the other is usually in a small bag with the XF27 Mk II mounted for outings like you have depicted here. I tried the X100 series cameras a few times but in the end, I just couldn't justify my second camera not being able to share my lenses or be a true backup. The XT5/27mm isn't that much larger anyway. Enjoyed your video.
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
Two XT5s is a very lovely setup indeed - I may have an X100VI on the way soon to try as an EDC so I’m interested to see how it stacks up against the XT30ii - glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching :))
@terrytheterror_1223 күн бұрын
My edc is the canon eos r50
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
I don’t know the canon system much, APS C right? What lens do you pair with it?
@terrytheterror_1222 күн бұрын
the kit 18-45 f/4.5-6.3 or the RF prime 50mm f/1.8 for good portraits
@ronan_duff22 күн бұрын
@ ah that’s ideal, kit lenses are very underrated in general and a nifty fifty is such a staple - great setup mate!
@terrytheterror_1221 күн бұрын
@@ronan_duff thanks!
@jimgonyea23 күн бұрын
My edc camera is a Leica M10
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
@@jimgonyea that’s not a terrible EDC at all… what’s your go to lens to pair with the M10?
@danidero23 күн бұрын
Can you please give me link of your strap ? 🙏🏻
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
@@danidero I’ll ask my friend for the link and get back to you, it was a lovely gift so I’m not sure where’s it’s from but I’ll find out!
@danidero23 күн бұрын
Great video! My combo Fuji xt30ii and 27 mm pancake. Love it !!! Greetings from Köln, Germany 🧡
@ronan_duff23 күн бұрын
@@danidero ahhh great minds think a likes, thanks watching man!
@antyouto24 күн бұрын
Alright fine.. you’ve convinced me, I’ll get a second camera.. haha All seriousness, great video and I enjoyed watching!
@ronan_duff24 күн бұрын
Sounded like you didn’t need too much convincing somehow.. lol Thanks very much :))
@stewartcotton995424 күн бұрын
thank for the vid
@ronan_duff24 күн бұрын
@@stewartcotton9954 cheers Stewart, thanks for watching!
@nevvanclarke922524 күн бұрын
Yes yes yes I have 2 GFX camera for my professional work ...the ones where image quality is critical 👌....but I have an XT5 Fuji which I'm swapping for an X100Vi
@ronan_duff24 күн бұрын
I’m very jealous of your pair of GFXs.. maybe someday I’ll justify one to myself! But the XT5 and X100VI sound like the perfect complimentary camera!
@nevvanclarke922524 күн бұрын
@ronan_duff get a 50s ii it's slow but it's working camera features are amazing ..image quality your jaw drops and hits the ground
@ronan_duff24 күн бұрын
@ I think my next purchase is looking like it’ll be an X100VI to be honest, but something with a bigger sensor will definitely be a long term want!
@XXX-vy6xv24 күн бұрын
Used to own a Samsung nx 300 combined with a 30mm.f2 pancake prime as an everyday carry. Sold them solely because my gear was all around the place; too many different brands and cameras. Now I miss the fact that I was able to have a (jacket) pocket-camera pretty much everywhere I went . Thinking about getting an X-E3 + 27mm if/when the Fuji hype drops (already started to) and prices start making sense again.
@ronan_duff24 күн бұрын
I had to search up what the Samsung NX 300 was, I love how small they are! Looks like an ideal combo. I’m a massive fan of the 27mm so far paired with a smaller body, I’m sure the XE3 would work really well with it!
@XXX-vy6xv24 күн бұрын
@ronan_duff they're small and quite capable for a 11 yo camera. And the IQ of that pancake was mindblowing. Makes you think what could have been if Samsung hadn't dropped off of the MILC game so early. Btw the nx500 is the same size with the nx300 but with even better ergonomics and a 28mp sensor. A great choice for people searching for a pocket cam.
@XXX-vy6xv24 күн бұрын
@ronan_duff I read mixed stuff about the 27mm! So you like it huh? My XT3 would be smaller paired with it but I believe it's made for the smaller Fuji bodies...
@ronan_duff24 күн бұрын
@@XXX-vy6xv Samsung were really innovative it seemed, you’re right it’s a shame they steered away from the digital cameras!
@ronan_duff24 күн бұрын
@@XXX-vy6xv it’s not the sharpest, fastest and is certainly not a video lens but for 95% of people I reckon it’s more than good enough - it’s a compromise because of the size but I’m a big fan of it. The focal length isn’t for everyone either but it suits my photography!
@BenjaminKanarek25 күн бұрын
A great lens at any cost and I own over 20 Fujifilm lenses!
@ronan_duff21 күн бұрын
That’s a lot of lenses man, how do you choose one to use?
@TheSgyro29 күн бұрын
Fuji lenses are beautiful 😁 and this lens was really good value when bought as a kit.
@ronan_duff28 күн бұрын
Yes they are, totally agree.
@jcbbernabe1996Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, man. I'm looking to buy the X-T20 on January. I'll be traveling to Dubai on February. What one lens would you recommend for shooting architecture and mostly street photography?
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@jcbbernabe1996 thanks for watching man, it’s really appreciated. I find the 23mm f2 is such a versatile lens for street, everyday and I’m sure it’ll do a great job at some architecture photography. For some wider angles, maybe the 16mm 2.8 or even the 18-55 lens, but honestly the 23mm won’t send you wrong! (Take these with a pinch of salt as I don’t shoot architecture but maybe someone here might have a better idea!)
@pluggednickels7321Ай бұрын
Recently bought a used x-t20 at a local shop. It was a bit dusty so figured it had some normal use on it. Was shocked when I checked the shutter count and it was only 19. Got it with the 18-55 2.8-4.0 for $500 I am mainly an olympus shooter so like the small size of this one and the controls sorta remind me of my old lumix LX100 II May keep it around for my everyday carry camera
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@pluggednickels7321 19 shots only is crazy man! Basically brand new… I’d for sure keep it as an EDC, very much a more than capable camera for that, and lots of fun too.
@noyo1444Ай бұрын
Naahhh, the 35mm 1.4 is much better
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@noyo1444 apparently a common opinion, I’ve got to try it out someday!
@eirethecapybaraАй бұрын
I have a 35mm f2 wr and the Ttartisan 27mm. Ttartisan's pancake is not bad, in fact I love it with its things and everything. But I feel that it gives very warm colors for my taste unlike the Fujinon 27mm. I will definitely buy this lens. Great photographs, by the way!
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@eirethecapybara I’d love to give the TTArtisan lens a try to see how it compares, I mean for the money you can’t go wrong, right? Do you have to correct the colour a lot when using that TTArt lens then? Thanks for watching and your kind words!
@yarik_smallkinАй бұрын
Beautiful video. Great job! And this place, man… It’s my dream to at least visit it)
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@yarik_smallkin thanks very much Yaris, that’s really lovely of you to say. Ah it’s such a beautiful place, I’d love to go back again and spend more time on the island!
@ciaranhilliard7587Ай бұрын
3:29 Top Shelf stuff
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@ciaranhilliard7587 beautiful scenes.
@ciaranhilliard7587Ай бұрын
@@ronan_duff Fantastic model
@HaiTomVlogАй бұрын
Beautiful place and pictures. Sometimes I regret not picking up the xt30II.
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@HaiTomVlog cheers Tom! It’s an incredibly underrated camera imo, very very good piece of kit.
@theleakingpotАй бұрын
One of my favourites.
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
Its a great optic, becoming one of my favourites too.
@XenialimsАй бұрын
Thank you for such a nice video
@arranthundow7705Ай бұрын
Ive got a xt20 , kit lense an 33- 1.4. An I’ve been struggling in low light , blurry images mainly but very impressive what can be achieved
@streetwalkerphotoАй бұрын
I don’t want one.
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@streetwalkerphoto fair enough.
@SoosheeTrashАй бұрын
Hi! I’d like to upgrade from my Canon 600D, and I’m currently considering the Fujifilm XT-20 or the Sony ZV E-10. I’m still unsure which one to choose. Which camera would you recommend for someone looking to explore more in photography? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@SoosheeTrash oooh that’s an interesting one - the Sony is much newer, and for video will do better. I don’t know enough about the Sony if I’m honest, I imagine it’s more expensive but I can’t really give you a fully formed opinion I’m afraid!
@azzraysАй бұрын
Hii what were your settings here? Thank you :D
@ealcorizaАй бұрын
Nice shots! Do you use any film recipes on these or you post processed all of your shots?
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@ealcoriza these are all RAW photos that have been edited!
@shotsbymrslowАй бұрын
Hi! Some really nice shots. My take on 18-55 after owning it for 3 years. Good: this lens is best suited for video. Bad: low light performance or indoor use when light is not ideal. I loved this lens until i ve bought xf33 f1.4, i didnt think prime can replace zoom, but whenever i swich to zoom, my shots feels uninspired, "flat", lifeless, compared to 33, i m not sure why exact, but photos with 33 feels special. Though for video i still prefer 18-55. I'd advise you to insert photos or video while you go thru your review. For example show some video footage while you talk about ois, or some shots while you talk about versatility, it would keep video dynamic more interesting. Anyway, thats just my take, wishing you all the best.
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@shotsbymrslow hi mate, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, will take your suggestions on board for sure! Yeah I’ve got the 33mm too and I know exactly the feeling you’re talking about and the “flatness”, that 33 is special.
@Jack44297Ай бұрын
Do you ever organise any group street photography walks?
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@Jack44297 hi Ali, feel free to follow me on Instagram and hopefully in the future I’ll organize something - it’s always something I’ve want to do!
@linalbertАй бұрын
I still have my XT20 from 2017! I got it with the 18-55 kit lens. Fantastic combo especially when the kit lens provides image stabilization! Its just so small to carry around. I've recently rediscovered some of its functions which I've never really tried using previously like the AEL function! Super useful, wonder why I never used it before. Its still providing joy to my photography which is the most important! i agree there's quite a few downsides to the camera as you mentioned already, like the AF and mediocre LCD. But its good enough for 99% of my use which is just travel and daily photography. I don't shoot sports or anything so its plenty useful.
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@linalbert it’s great to hear it’s still going strong and that you’re still finding new ways to use it! Thanks for taking the time to watch Lina, it’s really appreciated:))
@shimnamanАй бұрын
What's the AEL function?
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@ it’s the Auto Exposure Lock function - if you’re shooting either an auto or semi auto mode (like aperture priority) you can set the exposure on one part of the frame and then use the AEL button to keep that exposure setting, even if you move the camera to a different part of the scene
@homecarefulАй бұрын
The primary reason I bought a Fujifilm camera was to gain access to the great, small, light, Fujifilm f/2 lenses (and I group f/2.8 in with them).
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@homecareful it’s very much a selling point of Fuji gear for sure, pack such a punch in a small package!
@philippfulgАй бұрын
Stellar photo at 4:18!
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@philippfulg thanks very much Phillip, very nice of you to say!
@Jack44297Ай бұрын
What is the make of your filter and size please? Thanks 😊
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@Jack44297 it’s a K&F filter and the filter thread on this lens is 39mm I believe!
@Jack44297Ай бұрын
@ thanks a ton 👍
@caskrakerАй бұрын
Don’t worry. I don’t want it. Got a better lens, Nikkor 24mm f1.7
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@caskraker have you adapted this or is this just a small Nikkor lens??
@chrismann5070Ай бұрын
I got a better lens to Leica 28mm ❤
@ayim01Ай бұрын
The fujicrons for similar price outperform this pancake by a mile. They only lose in terms of form factor. And the minimum focus distance of the 27mm is so long it gets annoying.
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@ayim01 I wouldn’t disagree, the fujichrons are definitely better optically, for sure. But yeah the small size is for sure the selling point of this!
@krautstar8013Ай бұрын
Hi, got my XT20 in 2018 second hand for an absolute bargain and still loving it in 2024. I use it as a light-weight travel camera.
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@krautstar8013 you’ve done well then, glad to hear your XT20 is still going strong!
@krautstar8013Ай бұрын
@@ronan_duff Thanks 4 ur reply, mate ! Yep, was very lucky back then. Btw subscribed... cheers'n brgds
@HaiTomVlogАй бұрын
It’s a good lens for sure. I use it pretty much just in single shooting mode rather than continuous, and it definitely increases my keepers.
@ronan_duffАй бұрын
@@HaiTomVlog Yeah I’d be the same, most using AF-S, it definitely helps with the photo auto focusing for sure!