5 Things I LOVE and HATE about the Fuji X-T20. One Year Later

[@JeremyGalloway]

I'll save you 15 minutes! LOVE: 1) Size 2) Video 3) Focus peaking 4) Customization 5) Flippy screen HATE: 1) EVF delay 2) No face detection in 4K 3) Switching lenses 4) No ISO dial 5) Settings that disable other features without explanation

[@ogonzilla]

Jeremy 1) actually SIZE ADAPTABILITY.....

[@MyGroo]

Ok but regarding EVF, that's just the initial turn on delay -- not a persistent latency while shooting? It's due to the way it detects your face, by blinking a small infrared led every second or so. They could perhaps speed up the check in future versions, I don't think doubling the frequency of blinking would decrease the battery.

[@vaidehiarts]

Thank you! It's a good video but far too long for just this info.

[@GONZOFAM7]

Save me 15???shoot I want 15 more! Great videos Omar.

[@anaddictwithalens6686]

Fujifilm needs to watch this

[@jkprt2]

The front dial is used for aperture when the lense doesn't have aperture ring, like the 16-50mm. Also, you can control the exposure if the exposure dial is in C position.

[@stoneblue1795]

Or for the wonderful little 27mm pancake lens.

[@idilkoc7223]

hahahahahhahahah shooting the card out has got me laughing for the past 2 minutes, how do you make a camera review so entertaining?! :'D

[@ThrottleUK]

I agree with the hate of the front dial its limited without any customisation option, Id even forgot it existed until your video mentioned it ! One of my hates was the viewfinder eyecup being tiny and no way to swap it to a bit bigger eyecup, I modified my eyecup using Sugru to extend it to a bit bigger size making it more comfortable to use... Ive never cared much for eyecups on any other camera apart from the XT20 :/

[@nojustno8468]

Been watching your videos and I’m a subscriber. I know you put a lot of effort into your videos and your content is always useful. I like how you present information (not overly technical) and your sense of humor. Keep up the great work Omar. I see a new video and I click 😊.

[@stevenchivers5787]

Hi Omar. A year ago I was not in to photography. A year later I am addicted thanks to you and this great little camera. Your video covered all the pros and cons and like you they are more niggles than cons. The biggest love is that I have discovered the world of photography so keep all the technique videos coming. My Hate is that it made me develop gear acquisition syndrome (or as my wife puts it "All the Gear and No Idea") ....Harsh but true! Anyways, I now have an extensive selection of the XF lenses and they are great, especially the 56mm (looking forward to your long awaited video on this) and then horror, I picked up an Xpro2, fell in love and parted with some serious cash. So now have the best of both words and no excuses. So wallet empty but have found a hobby I can do all the time. Thanks and regards Steve, Dubai.

[@ogonzilla]

That's really great! Yes...be careful in the honeymoon phase...you just want everything!! :) I almost picked up a graphite xPro2 after picking it up. I think these things are like the ring in the Lord of the Rings. Cheers

[@LuisSerrano-oy2zg]

Just to thank you for the great work! Bought a X-T20 three weeks ago (i know, x-t30 was comming, but got a great deal) and i can't be more happier. Former Nikon D5500 user for 3 years. Keep up the good work :) Best regards from Portugal

[@ogonzilla]

Thank you Luis! Great wine in your neighborhood. :)

[@julesn7247]

Always find your vlogs informative and entertaining. Look forward to the next one.

[@ogonzilla]

Thanks Julie. :)

[@geo8498]

one thing I read when the XT10 came out; the position of then lens release button is to make it harder for someone to snatch your lens when you're in the city. like street photogs, or vacations.

[@chadfahlenkamp1134]

Recently broke up with Canon... Decided to buy a used X-T20... Yer helping me assimilate! This camera is fun, your videos are fun. Thanks Omar!

[@msandersen]

Omar, I’m a Canon shooter who got a Fuji XT-20 a little while ago to experiment with mirrorless and having a small portable camera for walkabouts and cycling, where my canon gear is weighing me down, good as it is. It’s been really fun to use, but I find it is a different type of shooting to when I need my Canon, it is slower and a bit more fiddly, and the size comes with compromises, as you have mentioned. The main pet peeve for me is the position of the bottom mounting screw next to the battery hatch, off centre and in the way, since I need it for attaching my sling (the Peak Design slide lite), combined with my other pet peeve, the SD card slot in the battery bay. Basically I have to undo the sling every time I want to unload the card, which is really annoying. With my Canon, I have a sling with built in Arca plate, and it never comes off even when using a tripod. With the Fuji XT-20, I need the hex wrench handy every time. I misplaced the wrench that came with the sling, but fortunately it is the same size as the IKEA hex wrenches, which I have a few of by now. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to unload the SD card, or stop using a sling. I like neither prospect. Another compromise is the cramped grip, you cannot hold it for extended periods of time like I can my Canon without muscles in the hand getting cramped, and I frequently accidentally press the rightmost d-pad button in trying to get a secure grip. I haven’t yet got a 3rd party grip, the existence of which is testament to a widespread problem, since the Fuji native grip is prohibitively expensive, and Amazon stores don’t always post outside America (I’m in Australia), which leaves the cheaper generic grips that don’t interest me. I’ve been waiting for a chance to get a Meike XT20G grip, which looks like a clone of the Fuji grip, but at half the price, and I’ve finally ordered one from a potentially dodgy eBay seller with lots of accounts and not-great ratings, but it is one of the only ways of getting it here,, the other is to sign up for AliExpress. Better the devil you know, and the fewer places that have my credit card details, the better. While I like having an aperture ring, I don’t love that Fuji’s lenses don’t use mechanical aperture rings, and sometimes without stops or clicks. But I’m not sentimental; Changing aperture on my Canon was always quick and convenient from the right hand controls. The addition of the touch-slide to change focus point when you have your eye to the evf was a bit disappointing in it’s implementation, not as good as Canon’s for instance (patent issue?), but better than nothing when you don’t want to take your eye from your composition. The one point I didn’t agree with you was the position of the lens release button, as I first used Pentax and Ricoh SLRs, then a Pentax DSLR, all of which have the button on the right, where you can securely hold the camera while releasing the lens with a finger, while holding and twisting the lens off with your left. It is one of my gripes with Canon; without my camera sling and camera bag, I would be fumbling the body and lenses precariously if I didn’t have a table to put everything down on. As it is with the Canon, I open the camera bag, remove the lens and put it in the bag, while I let the body hang down, face inwards, so I can change lens caps and get the new lens ready. Basically I find it a different kind of photography, not as fast as with the Canon, but great for walking around taking my time manual focusing with my 35mm f1.4 on flowers or the like, else putting up with the relatively slow focus on that lens. The kit 18-55mm lens is a great all-purpose lens as long as I don’t need fast apertures or too much bokeh. I find with the Fuji, I leave it on JPEG and RAW, whereas with the Canon, I don’t bother with the jpegs, since my early experiments showed I could always do better in my Raw converter, even when there wasn’t any dynamic range issues, the Raw just looked nicer even with the Auto adjust (initially Aperture, not Capture One). But with the Fuji, I get some really pleasing JPEGs, especially when experimenting with ACROS B&W. This way, I get nice B&W out of the camera, while having the RAW for any colour if I want, or a different B&W processing. Also, the Wifi sync to my phone is actually useful and convenient, whereas on the Canon I experimented but stopped using it, as it was a pain, and the jpegs not as nice. A quick Snapseed edit is all it ever needs, if that; SOOC is usually sufficient bar any cropping or artistic effects like vignetting.

[@JemiToShumafuk]

Front dial button switch between shutter speed (set to T) and exposure correction (set to C) which i useful if you need really fast change of these setting and don't have time to change it by top dials.

[@MrKikoboy]

Also for those of us using an XC lens can be used as aperture control ( default is back dial but I set that for magnification using focus peaking ) my only gripe so far ( I haven't bought a grip yet- on the to-get list ) is the ball of my thumb keeps hitting the right d-pad button so just as I'm getting the focus peaking lined up the screen pops up with sync terminal - hopefully the grip will move my hand forward enough to stop this....

[@ogonzilla]

Nice....I like that. Great suggestion.

[@ogonzilla]

I was getting the same thing with WB button popping up. Changed that button fast!!

[@fabianngo3071]

One thing I with Fuji would've done though, is put the T next to A. That little change would make T so much more handy (IMO anyway...).

[@pixelkramp]

Good one, Omar! Always enjoy your videos! And yes, the X-T20 is a little gem, love the camera.

[@geraldanthonyrosales7528]

I have followed your videos since Nov2017.. After a week of watching those videos, i sold all my canon gears and bought this Fuji XT20 with 18-55 lens.. And so far, it's FANTASTIC!!! Thank You, OMAR...

[@ogonzilla]

Awesome! So happy for you.

[@scottmichael6943]

Omar, Your video was the first one to actually keep my attention where I watched it from start to finish! Thats is not an easy task! Your video didn't waste the first 5-7 minutes telling me everything about nothing, the information you talked about with the X-T20 was extremely helpful, as well as the links you provided! Great sense of humor - thank you! ...scotyb

[@mstiborable]

Ku - kuku - ku ;cD OMG, I cannot stop laugh.

[@bhorozal]

+1 by far the funniest person on youtube

[@petecorsgz]

hahaha that delay is so true, and that's the best description of that problem 😂😂😂

[@bionictulip]

Pretty sure it's spelled "guh, guguh guh."

[@dainlee723]

Miloslav Stibor me2 hahaha

[@ekkanofiqandriyana7325]

Hahahaha

[@doughboy334]

@omar, i found out my damn why for the pop up flash - it wouldn't trigger unless you were on mechnical shutter. Maybe that could be your damn why as well!

[@ghitadr]

Same damn why :)

[@ogonzilla]

Ahhhh....Another one solved. Damn YES! :)

[@HolgerVaga]

This cant be the reason. Mine pops up even while the camera is OFF. Shutter type has also no effect. It appears to be mechanical switch.

[@evelasq1]

Probably pop up flash don’t work because he dropped the camera twice.

[@DougPardee]

Pop-up flash not popping up: the pop-up is purely mechanical, so no camera magic is involved. I've seen a number of comments elsewhere that suggest that the machining is so precise that it takes only a bit of dampness to cause a vacuum seal where the flash meets the camera.

[@dids5319]

I bought this camera last November thanks to you mostly. It's my first "real" camera and so far I really love it. I watched a lot of reviews on YoutTube and on the internet but you are the main reason I chose the X-T20. Your videos are always a great mix between information and fun and I really enjoy watching them everytime, your style really is somthing :) Anyway just wanted to thank you for the good work you've been putting all this time for us. Hope you will keep up with the good work...

[@ogonzilla]

Thanks so much...really appreciate it.

[@patdavis5095]

Love your videos. Between them and my basic photography class, I've been able to figure out how to use the camera, more or less. My simultaneous like/dislike is how many options and menus there are. After I've had it a while I think it will be all like and no dislike.

[@furiousdriving]

I have and love my XT-20, and mostly use it for video (Nikon for work as a stills photographer) and found your video as I was getting annoyed with exactly what you described at 10.30 - face detection not working in 4K. I thought I was missing something, thanks for saving my sanity as more hours in its menus! (Like when I knocked the 'auto' switch by the shutter speed dial and lost half the menus, then spent 3 solid evenings reading the manual, googling, YouTubing before I noticed this lever Id not noticed in the last 18 months...)

[@Lizerator]

Great information. I'm new to Fujii so this is very helpful!

[@Sugashak212]

Same

[@edwardjmw]

The button on the "Fuji-side" is okay. It's what you're used to. In de camerashop they caught me to keep the camera (and the sensor) face down by switching lenses so no dust can come in.

[@BrunoELima]

Hey Omar, The front dial is for Custom EV. If you set the top dial EV on C you will be able to push the front dial and navegate to -5 up to +5.

[@ogonzilla]

Ooooooo....didn't know that. +5 EXPOSURE COMP?? That's kinda crazy. Thanks man.

[@cybramir]

would you recommend this to a beginner as a first camera? i’ve always used my iPhone and of course the 8 take really great photos/videos, but i want something new to play with and learn on.

[@enkaphalin1111]

The XT20 (used to) be the best starter camera of the Fuji system. In fact, I just got mine today used, in 2020!

[@iancarmichael5946]

Really enjoyed that video Omar, highly entertaining, funny and informative, i got my X-T20 around the same time as you last year and agree with all the good/bad points, really hoping you do a review on the 56mm lens you bought, still undecided if I need it in my bag or not, keep the videos coming!

[@ogonzilla]

Yah...need to do that one.

[@cjedwards5941]

Just got this camera and you showed me focus peaking! Wow...its great.

[@BlaineShillington]

FYI, you can still shoot raw and then apply the fuji film simulation later in lightroom. Life changing when I found that out!!

[@esperanzagarces3856]

You are Hilarious! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the "loves" and "pet-peeves". I'm new to the Fuji Film X-T20 family and I'm making sure I get all the insight on the camera. Happy Camera-shooting!

[@sabretooth717]

I'm thinking of getting the xt20...but its soon to be 2020..should I still consider or is there another choice.? I do like the look of the xt20 with the buttons and all.

[@a..c1241]

Two tips and one thanks. I’ve played with a couple workarounds for the EVF switch delay. Both felt awkward at first but can become almost second nature. Rather than bring the camera straight up to your eye, bring it up through an arc that’s closer to your body to trigger the sensor (it will switch when an object is 2” away). Another option is to swipe your thumb past the sensor when bringing the camera up to your eye (don’t have to reach far given the small camera size). I admit neither of these tricks should be needed, but I hope they’re useful to some. Finally, huge thanks for pointing out the utility of Auto for video. I hadn’t made that connection and was shying away from quick grab video of family especially.

[@ogonzilla]

Great suggestions man. I’ve used the thumb trick. But not the body one. Sounds sexy. :) Glad you discovered AUTO.

[@natedoggraymond]

Such. A. Fantastic. Video! You're funny, informative, genuine, and happy. I love it dude! Next time you come to Utah, hit me up! Seriously...

[@RobShootPhotos]

I'm an Olympus OM-D shooter and I got to say I really like the Fujifilm and I want to love it. I really saw the difference to the slow response time you mentioned about EVF. Feature I found most annoying is the difference between the very hard click of the exposure comp and the soft click of the front and back dial. With that say...it is a brilliant camera. Gosh...it makes me want to have a second camera system.

[@JMackUK]

Costa Rica is amazing! Wildlife, red sunsets, huge storms.

[@archies4399]

Hi Omar. I am new to Fuji, and I recently picked up an X-T20. I love everything about it, except for 1 problem I keep encountering. When I am outside shooting (all natural light), when I look at the EVF, everything looks well exposed including the sky, but once I click on the shutter, sometimes the JPG is overly exposed, especially the sky. Is there anything in the settings that I need to tweek? I never had this issue with Sony. Thanks in advance bro!

[@ogonzilla]

First thing is make sure EXP/WB simulation is ON in your screen settings menu. This will give you a preview of the photo you're about to take.

[@archies4399]

Omar Gonzalez Photography Thank you Omar!

[@petarmaksimovic4048]

The card launch was epic, replay it so many times lol!

[@fabianngo3071]

Tip on lens removal. It's easier with one hand than two. Use the side of your index finger to push the button in, grab and twist. All in one movement. Bonus hot tip, use the other hand to grab the other lens.

[@darrenhayward1976]

Just upgraded from my xt1 which I loved. Miss the large evf but loving the quality of the photos it produces.

[@glendak.7982]

I love your videos Omar! I got my X-T20 a little after you but I have not had as much fun with mine. Four weeks after I bought it it started to freeze up to the point that I had to take out the battery to reset it. I took it back to the store after realizing that it wasn't me that was making the camera freeze. Instead of getting me a new camera, they sent it back to Fuji for repairs...and after almost 9 weeks getting repaired I finally got it back...only to have the back display screen start to malfunction. I kept taking pictures like that for a while and then took it back to the store..and its back at Fuji (currently) getting fixed. I haven't had it a year. I love the camera and it's quality. Just so disappointed with Fuji. I understand the ka-kunk-koo and the damn why all too well.

[@ogonzilla]

Glenda K. No!! That stinks that they gave you a lemon. Hopefully they'll take care of you. Keep us posted.

[@Topper_Harley68]

The push on the front dial is for locking the exposure adjust when it is in C modus. My only hate is you can't change custom modes when in video modus, you have to go to a picture mode then change it. It should be an easy fw fix, but nothing so far.

[@jamesleake6553]

just picked this up - binging all your videos to get me up to speed. great stuff, thanks bud!

[@deborahhughes896]

Thanks Omar. Your videos guided me to purchase the T20. Now I have to download to my MacBook Pro. How about a tutorial on that? And what should I be using to convert from RAW? Embracing the learning curve with your help!

[@blakescrossing]

www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/myfinepix_studio/rfc_2/win/download.html (Though it's not particularly user-friendly. Use manual here: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/ISL/SILKYPIX%20Developer%20Studio%204.0%20RFCEX/manual/man0001.html )

[@blakescrossing]

Other option is Adobe's DNG Converter.

[@DougPardee]

I'm not clear what you mean by the front button being useless. Press and hold it until the menu comes up, rotate the dial to select ISO, then click the OK button on the back. Now whenever you click the front dial, it'll bring up the ISO menu.

[@ScottLawPhotography]

What?? I held in my front dial for about 10 seconds and no menu ever popped up. Is that on a new release that I don't have yet??? Or am I missing something else?

[@quochungtran3242]

From the fact that you don't always attach the grip on the camera. Maybe you should try the meike XT20G handgrip. It looks almost identically with the fuji's hand grip but just half of the price. And it's smaller than the one you are using but still give you something to hold the camera.

[@ogonzilla]

Mine was $30! And metal...can't go wrong..but thank you..that one looks nice!

[@marco69890]

The front dail button I also never use, so ISO is a good point for a update. Shooting the X-T20 also now for a year, and it's a great camera for that price. Great video blog you have, keep posting! Greetings from Holland. 👍

[@ogonzilla]

Thanks Bos! :)

[@doughboy334]

@marco bos, @omar i think the only thing you can do with it is when clicked up to C(ustom) on the EV dial, click the front dial once, then when you scroll you move EV past +3 to +5. Click it again to return back to Aperture dial mode. Agreed we should be able to customize it!

[@marco69890]

doughboy334 Thats also a good idea. Thanks, I try it!

[@ThomasKafurke]

Hmm ... just wondering. My X T-10 Front Dial Button (onClick) can be set to adjust ISO. It's not possible with the X T-20? Hard to believe ... so I keep my 10. :)

[@doughboy334]

Thomas Kafurke our on click does not adjust ISO, I've set one of my back buttons to do that. Maybe wait for the XT-30? :)

[@JemiToShumafuk]

I was also Canon shooter and was use to left button for lens unlock. Now on my X-T20 it is even more comfortable. Just grab your X-T20 from bottom by right hand having palm on display and middle finger on lens lock button, hold that button and by left hand you easily unplug lens and even easily visually check chip if necessary.

[@ogonzilla]

Thanks! Will try...

[@EscapeRoutine]

Omar if you put your exposure wheel under the C (the wheel on top of the camera) you can use the front dial/wheel. If you push it you can adjust exposure compensation up to +5/-5. Pushing again lets you use aperture as usual. In Order to do this you need obviously to be in one of the various auto modes 🙃

[@ogonzilla]

Escape Routine great advice!! Thanks!

[@EscapeRoutine]

Omar Gonzalez Photography you're welcome 🙃

[@nickslens]

Damn! I was planning on making a similar video! I have a lot of similar loves/issues with mine! I love my X-T20 and the image quality is pretty fantastic! But I despise the mic adapter requirement above all else! So dumb! I broke one adapter while climbing Kilimanjaro and had to use the internal mic the rest of the trip. But I was actually quite surprised at the quality of the internal mic when outdoors. Minus wind. And seriously though! The video is great!

[@ogonzilla]

Thanks Nick...appreciate it. Internal mic totally not bad!

[@veloxime]

Hi Omar, I keep watching your XT-20 videos even after buying and XT-2 last month. They are informative and fun. The two cameras have much in common, and so I find your videos have been still helpful to program some settings on my XT-2. I am now interested in photo editors and I don’t like the idea of a subscription to Lightroom or any other editor offered by subscription. What do you think are the best non-subscription editors for both Fujifilm X-Trans and Mac OS? Thanks! And thanks also to anyone else who has good advice on that topic!

[@shimmeringreflection]

Affinity Photo

[@tomperry21]

youre sense of humour really adds to your videos. nice job !

[@nicolenavarra982]

Hi! Do you recommend this for beginners?

[@chrisdowswell]

It's been out for a year now!? Crazy ...Im still shooting my xe2 and xt10...for paid work. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@ogonzilla]

Keep that going brother!

[@dasIDS]

What about rubber does it stays in place??? I saw many T20 with rubber fallen of at the side, infront on the grip and at the back - where the thumb rest is and it seems like problem of them.

[@lesliebaker2622]

Always learn new and helpful camera how-to's (and hornet -to's) Can't thank you enough!

[@ogonzilla]

leslie baker so glad to help!

[@stevefoster6700]

Thanks for your videos, from Steve , Buckinghamshire, UK. Purchased 2 weeks ago , quite a learning curve understanding the navigation around the controls, you have made it easier.

[@bernaaa7138]

Totally agree with the lens release button not being on the right side! That was the first annoying thing for me when I swtiched to Fuji. I got used to it, its not a deal breaker at all, its just a little bit annoying.

[@ogonzilla]

Totally not a deal breaker...my prob is I shoot both Canon so my muscles are reluctant. :)

[@bernaaa7138]

Exactly! Same here :)

[@themagnificiantmagnus]

Really great review. I love this honest type of reviews when most of the people now do kinda paid reviews. Funniest review also! Just subscribed.

[@mattchan2897]

Another great video! I’m looking for a camera to make family and holiday videos so I’d love to see how you use the xt20 to film your family videos :)

[@ogonzilla]

Matt Chan good idea

[@Sandevistan2020]

I heard that in XT-20 you can also turn off the back screen and make the EVF turns on continuously, is this correct?

[@ogonzilla]

Yep...EVF only view.

[@real_kwyman]

Awesome! Totally agree! Have been getting my hands on a lot of manual lenses... Focus peeking!!!!!!!! Yum yum! Loving the camera!

[@acemivec]

One thing that I hate (frustrating) is the LCD screen, mine had some sort of dead pixel lines. Fortunately it was still under warranty so it was fixed at it took about 10 working days. And because of that I had no camera to take a picture of the big-blue-blood-moon 2 weeks ago.

[@ogonzilla]

Ace Alejandre 😔

[@BadBuddhaPhotography]

Is it possible to have the histogram stay permanately on the view screen?

[@alexbezuska]

When you use a film simulation modes will the camera also additionally save a "normal" version of the photo?

[@lashesfordaze]

Which lenses do you like for video, like when you’re doing family stuff, or travel stuff? Is there any in body stabilization? Or stabilization in the lenses? Thank you.

[@rogerdunn5988]

Enjoy your videos. Always fun and always informative. I first dipped my toe with Fuji and the X-T10 before trading my Canon gear and going with the X-T2 which is amazing. Interestingly, I keep going back to the X-T10 but your videos make me feel I should think about the X-T20. Only thing holding me back is the upcoming X-T2 update and the possibility of an upgrade in the not too far distant future for the T20. No rush, I love what i've got!!!!

[@ogonzilla]

Don't get all G.A.Ssy on us! lol...you have great gear. I'm interested in the xt2 update for sure.

[@IanInChengdu]

Love your videos one of the reasons why I bought the xt20 2 months ago. Hates 1. The fn button. Too small for my fat fingers. 2. When using EVF my big nose sometimes moves the focus point. 3. Battery placement. 4. Front Dial 5. Useless app

[@markajes7648]

Can you see the iso and shutter speed changing in the LCD?

[@AcunJita]

Hi, I use xt20 too and encounter this problem, I use my xt20 to record live band music in my local pub, but ended up with distorted sound recorded when I look at the video. That means the live music sound is too loud for xt20 to record, I found out there's a mic level and try to adjust it, but it doesn't help at all. So it's like my xt20 become useless when I wanna record nice sound quality video. Wondering if you encounter the same problems? Thx in advance. 😊

[@kedralive]

Do you recommend XT20 in 2024? How much is a good price for only used body? And for lens only 18-55 2.8-4 fujinon

[@MikesVoyagesAndDrives]

Nice one, Omar :) thx :) well, I think everybody has his own little pros and cons. I always struggle a bit with that card slot, too, but I got used to it. The lens release button ... yes, that's a bit weird. But what annoys me most is not an issue with the camera, but with the lenses or better with the front lens caps. Quite often I need several attempts to adapt the cap to the lens in a way, that it doesn't fall off. I never had that problem with my Nikon lenses at all and there has been a lot of grouching about that. I never lost a lens cap in many years I used my Nikons but already lost one in a year of Fuji. But over all I love this little camera and I really enjoy your videos. Keep going :)

[@johnfewings6520]

Michael Flick Photography - yes, the front lens caps really suck! Never had issues with Canon ones, but the Fuji ones are far too easy to lose.

[@thetoeknee]

I replaced all my Fuji lens caps with Nikon caps and they work great. I used black electrical tape to cover up the "Nikon" letters.

[@rutlegs]

Just bought a body for 300 bucks! I'm stoked!

[@AdamWilson1983]

LOVE the red focus peaking. I could never go back

[@BenjaminFreddie]

agreed

[@richarddufault]

"DAMN WHY" story with the X-T2. The flash problem happened to me when I was shooting a wedding. Did the whole first part with no flash because I didn't want to try to figure it out in front of the client. During a break, I went online and figured out that it was because of the electronic shutter. There is no message, no warning, just flash is greyed out in the menus. I presume there's something that explains it all in the manual, but who reads manuals?

[@FelixT.a]

you can switch lens just with one hand, thumb pressing the button and the other four twist the lens

[@ogonzilla]

tang fat whoa! thanks Muscle memory here I come.

[@andrewsguitars]

Thanks Omar, I actually watched most of your videos before I even got my X-T20! You have helped me immeasurably! I too hate the EVF delay. To remedy, I am getting used to putting my thumb over the sensor as I bring it up to my face. The transfer from thumb to eye is usually a seamless transition for the EVF and its ready for shooting straight away. BTW, I use my front dial as the SS and the exposure compensation, press it and it switches between them. I can't think of a better use for it. I use the button on the back wheel as my BBF and the af button is my focus check. The back wheel controls the aperture. Between the two wheels it's really fast to set exposure with my eye at the EVF! I, too mostly shoot in manual with focus peaking. I'm sure I got that from you too! Thanks again!

[@FreshCrits]

How do you set up your XT-20 to do back dial aperture? Can you still use the lens ring to change the aperture also?

[@andrewsguitars]

+Steve Flack I am using the cheapie XC lenses. They have no ap setting on the lens. Until I can afford some better lenses I am assuming you might be able so set it in auto on the lens? I hope so.

[@sepp540]

It is a real pleasure to watch your videos!! Greetings from Dortmund-Germany... Seb

[@andrewrussell2845]

man, you're presenting style has me in stitches! Great video. ;)

[@ogonzilla]

:)

[@simonshadowshow]

Hi Omar, may I ask which grip that is your using ? I want to see if I can get it in the UK . Having large hands I was thinking Id be looking at the x-t1 purely for size , i never knew you could get a grip so that may well help best wishes Simon

[@GustavoAmorim.]

Hello Damn, I love your fun way to communicate. I'm from Brazil I have xt20 too, what I hate most about it, is when I take the battery to change and I have to configure it all again, do you know why it does not store nor the time?

[@ggklncnoifewAsdarp]

The pop up flash has flawed design. If it gets stuck (almost always on my camera), it helps to kinda push it forward a bit. This unjams something inside and it pops up.

[@islandgirl6175]

I love your videos. I JUST got a Fuji XT-20. I'm a Canon girl. Just experimenting with mirrorless. These videos are helpful....but I have a LOT to learn. So many ways to set it up. I just want to put it on auto and go!

[@marcobutz3950]

is the front dial button meanwhile customizable for ISO? thx @omar

[@fabianappesbacher8974]

Hi Omar! I've got a little comfy tip for you to switch lenses: I grab the release button with my middle right finger, hold the lens with my left hand (of course), and twist my camera with my right hand counterclockwise. For me a natural move. Now this is a hardware tip, hope you like it. Hopefully Fuji will work on your software HATES - as they already have improved the camera in the past :-) Servus!

[@ogonzilla]

Fabian Appesbacher great advice!!! Using this now!

[@jessesanders647]

Sooo did they ever do any firmware update for that dial?! Also, I know this does not have weathersealing. So do you freak out when it starts raining?

[@everydaycebuanolife4716]

How did you set your front dial to thirds? Cause I have mine for almost a year now and I can't set it to anything.

[@maimon0242]

What would you recommend for a beginner that wants to buy his first camera, the fuji x100s or the xt20?

[@DRCICI]

Hai Omar is that the XF 18-55 lens? I wanna ask you what's your best setting in term for jpeg, the highlight shadow etc and your fav film simulation. Thankss

[@michaelprazak7923]

front dial can be ISO: the top button, that you have for play is activating the ISO, then adjust with front dial. I know XT10 was better, you could press in the front dial to activate ISO

[@Rach_0412]

Yay great video! Missing our New York shooting adventures in Times Square !

[@ogonzilla]

Rachel yay! Hi Rachel. Did you see you were in the year end video?

[@opalyankaBG]

Hi, did Fuji improve the lag when switching between the EVF and LCD with the newest firmware? And also the available functions on the front dial?

[@adricktai9300]

Hi Omar Gonzalez, I love your KZbin videos! I’m an amateur with a DSLR Canon and apparently thinking of switching into another better cam for some casual/street shooting. Fujifilm is first option for me to go for, then I found your page. From all your video has made me know all detail about Fujifilm. Now me decision will go with XT20, I’m saving up now. Thanks tho!

[@avergara16]

Hi, Omar. Thanks for the insight on the XT-20. I'm thinking of upgrading, but I wanted to know if you use the Fujifilm camera remote app, and if it works well? I currently have a Samsung NX1000 (which has been discontinued, along with the remote app), and that was a major tool for me when I took self portraits when traveling. Thanks in advance!

[@Krekkertje]

To me the lens release button makes perfect sense. The right hand is the the camera hand and the left hand is for the lens. That is true while shooting and it is true while switching lenses. If you really must hold the camera with your left hand, you can hold it with your thumb over the top and your fingers over the bottom. Push button with ring finger.

[@michaelwhite2830]

Thinking of getting the Fuji T20 as a second camera. (I use a Nikon Df mainly - and I love it) The review was really informative and useful. Thanks!

[@mattg8888]

Hey Omar. I am using an EOS 100D/SL1 atm and I really want to get into Fuji, but I am kinda worried that image quality etc will not be that different and that I might be dissappointed. I am looking at getting either the X-T1 or X-T20 (budget reasons) with a 23mm f2 and a 50mm f2 or the kit 18-55. Either way, I would have to spend at least 300 to 400 Euros extra to make the switch and I would not want to do that if the difference is not even that noticable or some things might actually be worse. E.g. autofocus is something where I cannot find anything on the speed difference between a mid-range dslr and something like the X-T1. There are always only comparisons between different dslms. It is interesting to read that the X-T2 is faster than the X-T1, and apparently the X-T1 is considered to not be very fast, but what does that even mean? Is a 750D much faster? Or even slower?

[@ogonzilla]

I think focus speed depends on what kind of shooting you are doing. The XT1 is fast enough for general shooting. If you are shooting weddings, sports, or more demanding movement, the XT2 will be an improvement. For photo file comparisons, go to DP review's website. You can compare all the cameras and look at their sample files to get an idea of what your photos will look like. Good luck .

[@SachinSawe]

Hey, you make great content! I follow your videos. almost all of them ;) I love how you make it informational yet entertaining and hence light enough for audience to stay engage and grasp stuff you are trying to explain. Funny thing... I myself experienced the same "Gu gu gu gu... " lag even with xt2 EVF and guess what I was also in New Orleans then!! When you mentioned that, it was like DejaVu... as I knew exactly what you were talking about :) You keep making content and we shall watch!!

[@ogonzilla]

Whoa...maybe it's a New Orleans Voodoo...gugugu thang. :)

[@billycullen6832]

Entertaining vid Omar! Love yer style! Thank you!

[@sebihaidler9645]

@omar: I have been using an X-A1 for 4 years now and am finally ready to get a good upgrade (want a viewfinder so badly). Considering the price the X-t20 is perfect for me right now, there should be an X-T3/30 released later this year... would you wait and pay more for the new model, or save on the money and get this right now?

[@kelsie0011]

Hey Omar, Do you know if we can get an RGB histogram now. I updated to the latest firmware and thought that was in the upgrade.