BEST Shutter for Fujifilm Cameras? Electronic vs. Manual

Best shutter for Fujifilm cameras? Electronic vs. manual. Mechanical vs. Electronic shutter options on the Fujifilm XT3 camera. Advantages and disadvantages of each type of shutter, plus what's possibly the BEST shutter option for most shooting scenarios.
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[@pal2tech]

Are you using E-Front Curtain Shutter? Any issues you run into? And...anyone get all five right? 😲

[@Martin-nu6ym]

I now stay very very far away from EFCS for wildlife. I had great shots - or so I thought. The wings of the Egret and of the Great Blue Heron that was chasing it were smeared at 1/1600 of a second with a X-T3. Smeared not blurred. I will never use EFCS for wildlife after that happened. From what I understand ES is good for landscape. When I know that I don't need 1/1000 of a second or faster then I thoroughly enjoy using EFCS especially on the X-H1. Another place I like using ES is for focus bracketing macro shots.

[@pal2tech]

@@Martin-nu6ym Hey Martin!!! DANG I totally forgot to emphasize using ES for focus bracketing!!! Oh well, you are so right about that. And yeah, I'd stay away from EFCS for wildlife, especially in cases where they are far away enough not to be scared by the shutter noise. Thanks so much for letting me know your thoughts and keep in touch!!!

[@pixelgenau2982]

@@Martin-nu6ym You wrote ES would be great for landscape. But I thought that ES is limited towards long exposure. How about that? How low can I set the exposure time with ES? I do long exposures for milky way shots (with MS) and now want to shoot a time-lapse. ES would be perfect since there would be lots of pictures to be taken without wearing down the shutter curtain.

[@carlosdias1940]

Hi Chris! I have been commenting on your channel for quite sometime and this is again an opportunity to say thank you for your support. I 'shoot' sports with the XT-3 and have been struggling (really) for the sharpness of some photos. keeper rate way below 'acceptable'. Sports as windsurfing , kitesurfing are quite hard has we are in blowing winds over 25knots with xf100-400, so camera shake is an issue of concern. This is to say that I improved a lot since we started to exchange information and have moved from MS to ES with no distortion. Sharpness finally came in and some confidence as well. Shooting between 1\1000 and 1\1600 (pictures and metadata available if needed) Interesting points regarding BIF as the requirements (think) are similar to sports involving high SS to freeze the moment. Sure that I will give a go to ES (Front curtain). By the way this is just a personal issue. Love the sound of the MS, but that ES... Am I alone on this issue? :-))) Cheers

[@juanpablorevert]

@@pixelgenau2982 I do long exposures for the Milky Way with ES with really great results. I use the XF23 1.4, with 10", f/1.4, ISO 1250 or 1600 exposures, in quite dark skies, of course.

[@VLOG-qp4mu]

Geez! I meant to search for one thing only and came across the tutorial for xt3, 1 hour later, here i am going on a binge of this guy's channel!!! Love the the feels and format of your content. You are awesome!

[@pal2tech]

Hahahaha... I've never binged my videos before. Hope they are ok. I can only take so much of myself -- and need small doses. 😉

[@christianchristensen8189]

You are such a good teacher, you explain things in a very understandable way,,,, thanks 📸.

[@pal2tech]

Wow, thank you Christian!!! That really means a lot to me. I love doing this stuff, but it's SO MUCH BETTER to hear that people can follow some of the more technical stuff. I figured a broken piece of wood and pen would work to show the sensor stuff! :-) Thank you again for the nice words and please do keep in touch!!!

[@bcegerton]

This is the second or third time of watching this as I’m new(ish) to Fuji at only 2 years and I have struggled with sharpness with it really, to the point I wanted to change systems but due to financial constraints that’s just not possible at the minute. I hear so many great things about Fuji and really want to learn more, I’m invested heavily financially in the system now ( for my circumstances and nowhere near a pro level type of investment ) so actually NEED to learn more. I’ve watched so many channels to try and learn things yet none have come anywhere near to your level Chris, you go into detail on each and every subject you wish to talk about rather than talking about 3/4 different ones in one video and though most goes way over my head I do get to learn some things in detail. Rather than telling people you need to do this or do that you explain why we need to do it or giving other options if available. Thank You❗️

[@zacharyf.9936]

This is so well done & explained. Chris whenever I have a question in my head about my camera I search the topic and your name seeking your videos as my guide. Thanks so much always!

[@DarkLiberatorZone]

Gotta say this explanation helped me out quite a bit with my new fuji since I'm new to it. Thank you so much!

[@pal2tech]

Happy to help!

[@jal2550]

Unreal, Ive been searching for an explanation to this and you could not have done a better job, Bravo!!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much!!! It's a lot of fun doing it and much more to come!!!! Thanks for letting me know and I really appreciate hearing that!! All the best to you!

[@cokeandtwirl]

I found out about electronic shutter distortion the day I went to the Goodwood Festival of Speed here in the UK. I was taking panning shots of cars going up the 'hill' and on review I saw to my horror that while the cars were nice and sharp the background was all leaning over and distorted. Lesson learnt!

[@rainerlewa3253]

Hey Chris, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos. It's incredible the depth in which you explain things. Your expertise is sensational, but it is only fantastic because you can pass on your knowledge so that an interested layman like me can understand everything. And although English was not always easy for me at school, I can still follow you very well. Many thanks for this and the very best greetings from Germany.

[@seansavoy387]

Recently found your channel as I’m making the switch from Canon to Fuji. Your ability to present videos that describe the Fuji system in an articulate and very ‘easy to understand’ way is refreshing. By far the most informative channel in that regard I’ve seen. Fantastic work! Subbed...

[@pal2tech]

Hey Sean! Wow, thank you so much sir. That really means a lot to me, and today more than ever, as this lockdown is starting to get to my head and overall mood. Your comment certainly brighten my day and I will continue to make videos as much as I possibly can. I actually would like to do this full-time although that is probably a long way off given things at the moment - but I definitely love doing it and will continue to do so as long as I can. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about camera, lenses, etc. and welcome to the new Fujifilm family! We are certainly a weird bunch over here, LOL. Take care...

[@Accipoel]

I just got an X-T3 for Christmas and your channel has been a blessing with information for it! This video was great as I was clueless to the different types of shutter. Such clear explanations, thank you!

[@pal2tech]

That's awesome!!! Welcome to the CRAZY Fuji family!! 👍

[@suleymanevran777]

I just found out your channel yesterday and now I completed to watch all of your videos. Definitely I know my X-T3 more than yesterday and I am happy to meet you. Thanks a lot!

[@pal2tech]

Hi Suleyman!!!! I'm happy to meet you as well! Thank you so much for stopping by the channel. Where are you from? Don't hesitate to contact me and please keep in touch. I look forward to hearing from you!!!!! All the best, Chris

[@suleymanevran777]

@@pal2tech Hey! I'm from Turkey. I'll write you an e-mail to meet more and to be in touch. Thank you again!

[@Franklinruiz561]

This has to be one of the best informative videos I’ve seen in awhile! You’re awesome! 👏🏽 liked and subscribed.

[@pal2tech]

Franklin!!!! Wow man, that's so awesome to hear. Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏 You ROCK sir!!!

[@ruggieromanente4855]

Best explanation with examples of the shutter types in a Fuji camera sprinkled with some fun. Concise, didatical with pros and cons of each type. Please continue on this path with other features of the camera (ie, DR 100, 200, 400, etc). 2 thumbs up!

[@pal2tech]

Hey Ruggiero!!! Thank you so much!!! I LOVE the idea of the DR 100, 200, etc. Sounds like a new video idea!!! Please keep in touch and thank you again for your nice words!!

[@sarahc3798]

Loving your videos, thank you. New to the XT3 and ‘proper photography’ I really appreciate your full explanations which are helping me to understand the workings of the camera and not just the results I am seeking. Looking forward to learning more 😊 Thanks again

[@pal2tech]

SaLee C SalLee, thank you so much! That really means a lot to me and I am so happy that you enjoyed the videos. Please do keep in touch and I’ll see you soon around here!

[@elmrfuji]

i just moved from canon to fuji; loving my xt3 everyday. thank you! your videos are very helpful!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏 And welcome to the crazy, awesome, and fun Fujifilm. YOU WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!!

[@aight365]

@@pal2tech unless you need Amazing low light capability and the look of full frame

[@pal2tech]

@@aight365 LOL, well ok... yes, but we'll see what X-T4 holds...

[@elmrfuji]

@@aight365 thanks. i thought a lot and researched a lot about the full frame, in fact i was going to buy the canon eos r; but in the end, if you know what you want, you will find how to get it with an aps-c. and fuji does it soooo sweeet and fun! i may still buy a ff; but will always have my fuji.

[@DJAnamaly]

What are your thoughts on the Olympus cameras?

[@helenlodge702]

I’m new to Fuji and the XT3, having just moved from Canon. Love your videos, your energy and your enthusiasm, keep up the great work.

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Helen!!! 🙏 So nice to hear and I really appreciate that!! All the best to you!!! -- Chris

[@kbarrett1844]

Great video. Love your enthusiasm. Plus, I learned several things. Keep it up!!

[@pal2tech]

Thats awesome to hear, thank you so much Kevin!!! 👍

[@ted6229]

Another good one!!! You answer the question we are afraid to ask..

[@johnnelson7625]

Helpful and time saving! Great job.

[@paulasimson4939]

You are such a good teacher. You explain so clearly and well. I think you've found a niche that hasn't been filled on YT up to now.

[@pal2tech]

Wow, Paula thank you!!!! 🙏🙏 I'm kinda floored but just LOVE doing this. There are some great YT channels and some awesome ones that cover Fujifilm but some far more experienced and worldly traveled photographers. But then again, I do have Coffee Mug Movie Trivia, so that's something. 😉

[@paulasimson4939]

@@pal2techHahaha! And coffee mug movie trivia is not to be sneezed at! But seriously, there certainly is amazing YT content, but yours really is different. You have the knack of not just explaining things, but putting the information into real-life context so we photographers can use our gear fully to get the results we are hoping for.

[@pal2tech]

@@paulasimson4939 Thank you so much Paula!!! 🙏 Seriously that means a lot to me and I was worried the sensor tech stuff may have been to disjointed for the video. I REALLY appreciate your feedback. You made my day, I mean, my week, and probably my MONTH. Thank you again!!!

[@jasonbesant4074]

This is one of the most educational videos I have seen for my xt4. Thanks so much!

[@pal2tech]

My pleasure! Thank you so much Jason!

[@mirandadejarnatt2300]

Great explanation, I appreciate all your hard work.🙏

[@pal2tech]

Aww, thank you Miranda!!! That's so nice of you and I really appreciate your letting me know. Please do keep in touch and thank you for watching!!!!

[@GiorgosSpyridakos]

So glad to found your channel, you are very easy to listen to. Thanks for all the clarifications

[@styledbyraw]

forever one of the most helpful shooters on KZbin.

[@jackh1749]

Really great explanations!! Thanks so much for sharing your extensive knowledge!!! 🙏

[@conniequinton371]

Thanks for the info. It was very helpful!

[@datangpdx]

Best of best Fuji tips channel, very knowledgeable, practical

[@pal2tech]

Thanks! 😃

[@robinsonsadventures2174]

Brilliant video, very informative keep up the good work

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Ian!!!!! That's so AWESOME to hear! 🙏🙏🙏

[@musclesakl]

Really enjoy your videos! In time your channel will get the recognition it deserves!

[@pal2tech]

Awww thank you!!!! Great to see ya back here pal!!!! Hope your Sunday is going awesome!!

[@musclesakl]

@@pal2tech I'm in New Zealand,already Monday 8.30am here :-) Been out all weekend with a new 50-140 I picked up second hand for my XT3,$800 off new! Really nice lens! Hope you've had a good one,please keep making videos :-)

[@pal2tech]

@@musclesakl hahaha, you are way ahead of me. By Monday at 8:30, I'll be back at work...WISHING I were in New Zealand. *sigh*. But SUPER AWESOME you were able to get the 50-140 for $800 off... that's quite a deal!

[@musclesakl]

@@pal2tech Yes it was an awesome deal,guy had used it twice and told the store people he did'nt like having a zoom lol I work nights. End of my day here in a way. Just walked and fed my dogs and time to get some sleep lol Have a good night mate.

[@phocho08]

Very useful tips, Thanks for sharing.

[@EJKelly]

I'm glad I stumbled on you...not over you. Really good stuff.

[@pal2tech]

Thanks!!! LOL...

[@vinhkhuong6112]

This tutoring is very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@Dreken1963]

Great video! And you're correct : Fujifilm has great cameras, but the manuals could be better!! I only use mechanical, but I'll certainly give EFC a try! Thank you so much for the good explanations (as usual!)

[@kaypochi1516]

2 years with fuji and i still learn the basic of fuji camera from you 🤣🤣🤣 lucky there's youtuber like you that like to test out all menu option on fuji camera. or else i will just stuck with exposure triangle forever

[@timothylinn]

Great vid, Chris. Very comprehensive with clear examples. It really surprised me when I first learned that ES can affect bokeh. I was glad you covered that with an example. :-)

[@adamaj74]

Great, informative video! Thanks!

[@pal2tech]

Awesome!!! I'm so glad you found it helpful. And I really appreciate your letting me know!!!

[@victor-ferreira]

The best explanation I've heard!!! TOP!!! Thank you so much for this video!!! Excellent work 👌

[@pal2tech]

Aww Victor!!!! Thanks man!!!!! I was wondering if the sensor technical stuff would come across ok. You've definitely put my mind at ease! Thank you so much! 🙏

[@victor-ferreira]

@@pal2tech; -)

[@stuartcrofts8860]

Thanks for the information and clear presenting style!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Stuart!!! I really appreciate hearing that man!!! 🙏 All the best to you!!

[@LazarDimitrov]

85% of the time I am using ES on my X-T3 and only switch to MS when conditions require it. I am predominantly shooting landscapes including a lot of time lapses. On several occasions I've tried to, but could not switch to the ISO - L position (which I've set to ISO 80) and have been wondering which camera setting prevented me from doing so. Thank you for finally solving that mystery for me :)

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

would be good if custom settings had SHUTTER so have a landscape setting - setting I have the XT3 can it be done or new models have this ?

[@angelgcastro1]

Great video, thanks for providing this awesome tutorial.

[@pal2tech]

My pleasure!

[@kevinshipp7489]

Top information as usual thanks 👍🏻

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Kevin!!! 🙏 I really appreciate that!!!

[@luissalazar2021]

Thanks for sharing, I believe that there’s lots to learn about this camera’s in this day’s specially Fujifilm

[@ovidijuspocius6336]

I watched 2 hours xtr3 tutorial and that one on top. My face is melting :D

[@effiecat4702]

very informative Sir,,thanks you

[@xxxzeal]

Thanks for the info, i will try it.

[@AlexLitvinka]

Hey! Thank you for the remarkable reviews on X-T3! They are really awesome Right now I'm waiting for my X-T3 to be shipped, so some of your tips are really useful. Don't stop and keep going ;)

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Alex!!! That's so awesome to hear! 🙏 I'm so excited for you. Let me know once you get it and get some great shots... I'd love to see them!!!

[@AlexLitvinka]

@@pal2tech Thank you! Certainly I will! :)

[@GALKOmusic]

HUGELY HELPFUL. Thanks dude.

[@pal2tech]

No problem! Thank you so much for your nice comment!!!!

[@gpdoyon]

Great research and presentation of information!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much!! 🙏

[@fengshuischoolindonesia6161]

EXCELLENT for your useful explanation

[@thomasoreilly6140]

This was so helpful

[@ericadams6608]

Thank you - just the job!! Another great video.

[@pal2tech]

Very cool Eric!!! Thank you so much sir and I'm SO GLAD that you are stopping by here. Please do keep in touch sir!!!! 🙏

[@YonahMusic1]

As usual, an awesome teaching. Thank you professor Chris.

[@pal2tech]

Hahaha, thanks Normal!!! Class dismissed.

[@wtr4397]

Just purchased an XT3. This was very helpful. I thought I understood the shutter types, concept. You added to my understanding. I also subscribed to your channel. Regards...Wayne

[@pal2tech]

You're very welcome!

[@EasyGreekVideos]

The coffee mug trivia is such a counter-intuitive hook but it works so well! Love it!

[@barrymayes6712]

Great review! If I want wide open aperture in daylight e.g. for weddings or portraiture, I use the combined mechanical/ES. This uses mechanical for shutter speeds up to 4,000 then automatically uses ES for high shutter speeds on very bright days. I don’t have to think. I never understood ESFront curtain. But thanks to your (excellent) review I shall use the combined mechanical/esf which will allow flash at all speeds. During wedding shoots I don’t use flash until night time -then I switch to manual shutter speed on pure mechanical. But following your review I shall experiment with leaving it on mechanical/esf setting all the time. GREAT review.

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Barry! I am sorry for the late response. I've been buried in comments lately so getting to this just now.

[@markhantla7915]

I will advocate for electronic shutter as a default and then changing to mechanical when needed. That’s what I do and I think I ran into light banding issues maybe two or three times in a year. You have to be shooting at fast shutter speeds indoors for it to be an issue, and that’s often not the case for me. I do understand some people are attached to the aesthetics of the mechanical shutter noise though. Personally I prefer a completely silent shutter that sets my subjects more at ease. To each his or her own.

[@illdee04]

Nice... I like this... Very informative. Needed this. 👍

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much!!!

[@andersonnebraska8044]

Great job. Waiting for Capture One #6 😎

[@1BigBucks1]

Best explanation of this I've seen 👍

[@pal2tech]

Wow, thank you much!! Very nice of you to say!

[@stephenhadeenphotography]

Great to know what they are and do as I’m a newbie with Fujifilm. Thanks!

[@stephenhadeenphotography]

Do you have a place for general questions regarding Fujifilm cameras?

[@ulstervillan1307]

Cool and so helpful. Thank you.!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you!

[@Termidryna]

7:30 yes! Yes! Yes! I eventually know what's going on on my pictures! Thank you do much ❤️

[@electricworldSchon]

Great video ! Congrats and thank you ! :)

[@dhirajshetty483]

Excellent video tutorial , Great Job thank you so much.... liked and subbed I have a new XT3 so this is my go to channel for sure ,

[@pal2tech]

Dhiraj!!! Thank you so much for the kind words!! 🙏 🙏 That means lot to me and I appreciate your taking the time to let me know. More fujifilm tutorial videos are coming!!

[@kozsg]

awesome video, you gained a subscriber

[@ldenglish316]

Excellent training on subjects I had given up on soon after getting my XT-3. Please keep going. Fuji should hire you and dump their manual!

[@pal2tech]

LOL, thanks Lou!!! Their manual is HUGE. So if they did that, we may get some of the Amazon rainforest back!

[@davidhanlon9325]

Wow . Excellent .Thank you.

[@ttoniross]

Ok I'm just here for the mug 😅 I stayed until the end of the video, I learned a lot. I use eshutter for outdoor and I use mechanical indoor especially if its dark and if I use flash.

[@pal2tech]

Hi To!!! Thank you!! And yeah great to switch to mechanical under those shooting conditions. You are on your way to being an AWESOME shutter expert!!! All the best to you sir!!!

[@waynetrill6908]

Thanks for the great video I will try electronic front curtain shutter the next time I’m out shooting 👍👍📸🇮🇪

[@pal2tech]

That's awesome Wayne!!! I'd love to see your shots.... Make sure you tag me and/or share on IG or similar if you've not yet done so. I'm at @pal2tech. Good luck and let me know how it goes!

[@gregm8392]

Hello Chris - one more gem in my box. Keep doing it. Thanks to you my XT3 is better every day.LOL.

[@pal2tech]

Greg Mrowiec Awwww, thank you so much Greg!!!!! That is so awesome to hear!! 🙏🙏🙏 Wow!!!

[@gregm8392]

@@pal2tech Hello Chris, I'm watching your videos over and over again and every time I pick something more this is how good they are. Now here is my dylema THE "T" settings. I love long exposure and I'm using cable shutter release. Please make a video about the T or if you have one send me the link. Love your work. Sincerely Greg.

[@carlosmm76]

Excellent video. Question for you, any issue using all electronic shutter for landscape photography?

[@nicholasneriholmen6625]

Thank you, very good explanation !!!!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Nicholas!!! That's so kind of you - I really appreciate it.

[@funkyboogiee]

just got the XT4 and gonna play around with different shutter settings !!

[@pal2tech]

Awesome!!! Best way to get familiar with it. I know you'll get some great shots!!!

[@catfishy08]

Good stuff, thanks

[@lutzbassin9321]

very cool declaration!

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Lutz!!!!!

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

Wow lots to think about

[@V_GALIN]

Just wanted to figure it out about this mechanisms! Thanx!

[@pal2tech]

Cool!

[@MrSaeedted]

Good video I learned alot

[@pal2tech]

That's awesome Ted!!!! Great to know!!! Please do keep in touch!

[@Erengulacar23]

Great Intro! Keep it up!

[@pal2tech]

Thanks!

[@tammysypniewski1891]

Like that blooper reel at the end👍

[@pal2tech]

LOL, there's another that didn't quite make in there. I was pissed because my kids were thumping on the floor above and the Rode mic was picking up EVERYTHING. Maybe all save that one for a best of bloopers reel one day. I'll tell you these mics just pick up stuff you'd never imagine. I sit and watch the waveform in Audacity as it jumps up with each foot thomp above me!

[@lumberjack3008]

No off topic quiz at the beginning and everything is fine. You don't need any distraction. Well prepared, very enthusiastic explanation.

[@pal2tech]

Point taken. Thank you!!! So, you scored less than five? 😉

[@lumberjack3008]

@@pal2tech it's easy: in a Fujifilm Facebook group a member asked "What shutter should I use....? I am confused" - so I posted a link to your video here. If he is interested in watching, solving his problem, he has to wait ... until the 'hard facts', the instructional part begins. The intro does not help ;-)

[@pal2tech]

@@lumberjack3008 I understand. Unfortunately, there's no way to edit, however you can use this link which bypasses the intro completely: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4Krqpp5a6Z1fMk Hope this helps!

[@MrJed_s]

@@pal2tech I also did not appreciate the unrelated segment at the start of the video, but since there is only one comment mentioning it I'll assume that others didn't mind. To keep everyone happy perhaps you could either move it to the end (and just mention it at the start), or put a timestamp on screen for when the main content starts. In terms of the main content, very well done (although I would have liked to know why those limitations apply to the electronic shutter, e.g. no flash).

[@pal2tech]

@@MrJed_s Yeah, looking back at it now, it's actually making me cringe. Live and learn. Ok, my one mistake/screwup for this channel is now over and past. Onward to more content!!! Like digging into the 16-80mm, LOL.... which is a WHOLE OTHER STORY. Seriously, thanks for the feedback -- very much helps!!

[@benjaminj.romney8220]

Such a helpful video! Just curious, which would you recommend for bird photography with the fujinon 100-400? Although it's not a prime, when you're fully zoomed in to 400 mm and shooting around 1/1000, I wonder whether the EFC would turn out. I guess I'll have to try it...

[@mikeburns1725]

That was helpful. Thanks

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Mike!! Appreciate it sir!!!

[@krzysztofzwolinski956]

2:33 that sound effect thought 😄👌

[@pal2tech]

Hahahaha!!! Yeah, had fun with that one!

[@bondafro]

Thank you! Just bought an X-t20 and was mystified as to why no flash allowed and big time banding from fluorescent lighting. Obviously I'm not a 'read the manual' type... Will switch to alternative shutter settings tomorrow 👍

[@pal2tech]

Good luck!!! Let me know how that works out!

[@scorpionking5171]

Reallyyy you will make me perfect on my Fuji... God thanks to make me watch this.. hahah. Love you brother. Thanks keep going

[@pal2tech]

Thank you!!

[@jeremiahlimphotography]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. I am new in photography and I have xt3. I have seen some posts which their shutter curtain collapses or like get stuck. I will give E-front curtain shutter a try. ❤

[@pal2tech]

Excellent Jeremiah!!! You are certainly well on your way!! I'm sure you will do excellent with the X-T3 and I wish you the best of success with your new passion!

[@vishal_trivedi]

WOAHHH!! FIRST OF ALL GREAT INTRO IDEA! AND THEN THE QUALITY!!! What wassss that?? That was like full frame camera type shallow depth, could you please let us know how you filmed that first part? So intrigued! Now the suspense will kill me! Lol

[@pal2tech]

LOL, ok, for the intro I used the 23mm prime at f/2. It really has that nice shallow almost full-frame look for video. I did eye tracking for the video since I wasn't able to be behind the camera pulling focus. It's a great lens!

[@vishal_trivedi]

pal2tech cool! But which lens did you use in this intro? The 23mm f1.4 at f2 or 23mm f2? Cheers pal ! (see what I did there)

[@pal2tech]

@@vishal_trivedi Hey Vishal! It was the 23mm f/2. Such a great lens.

[@palysmedia5276]

how do you only have 5k subscribers, this video is awesome thank you.

[@pal2tech]

Hey Palys!!! Thank you so much! I figured 5k was pretty good, but then I see these channels with 500K and above. No matter. I'd rather have three subscribes and awesome comments like yours. Thank you again and YOU ROCK!!!! 🙏

[@gergelypolos3297]

pal2tech great video, very useful and informative, thanks a lot. 🙏🏻😉 what about using the camera only or mostly for video recording, is there any importance of the different shutter usage in this case?

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Gergely! Nope, no difference, as the camera is open sensor the entire time.

[@jcmc3445]

Full MS till I saw this video! Great content!

[@pal2tech]

Hey Juan!!! That's awesome and nice to meet you!!!! Good luck with using the new mode and let me know how it turns out. Please keep in touch and all the best to you sir!!!!

[@jcmc3445]

@@pal2tech Thakns a lot!! cheers! I'll keep in touch.

[@carlosnunes5717]

Thanks a lot, great video, just checking, the only mode where you can keep watching the live view scene while shooting in CH mode, with no interruptions, is ES, right?

[@PWS777]

Great video. Have you tested or used the es Pre shot yet? Is the rolling shutter an issue with this setting? Keep up these videos as they are very helpful.

[@pal2tech]

Hey Paul!!! Great suggestion! I've not tested preshot yet. I'm pretty darn sure that it would still cause the rolling effect in how the sensor is line by line capturing but I'll definitely check this out!!! Hope you're doing well man!!!

[@NObbie]

loved the movie coffee mug game so much

[@hand-heldblender8107]

My X-T3 is set E mode when I use it for macro. Especially “static” object only for outdoor conditions. Flying insects or indoor condition, I prefer to use mechanical mode. If the luminosity is too high E mode helps a lot to avoid ND filter for outdoor macros. Sometimes I use E mode if I photograph outdoor portraits in a sunny day. Unfortunately I could not find an economic friendly ND filter that satisfies my expectations. So, E shutter mode bridges the high luminosité with f1.2.

[@pal2tech]

YES, exactly. What's crazy is that you can use it for those high shutter speeds to avoid the ND filters --- but of course the higher the shutter speed, the more careful you need to be to avoid issues like rolling shutter or background exposure consistency. And, yeah, ND filters can be WAAAYYY overpriced!!!! You've got the perfect situation though where I'd definitely recommend E mode. And great to see ya again Laszlo!!!!

[@hand-heldblender8107]

pal2tech :)

[@michelangelodefranchis5374]

Thank you master :), you are very clear and explanatory, excuse my English I am Italian... :)

[@pal2tech]

That's awesome!!! Thank you my friend!

[@katakuna10]

Man, you is cool. Thx for information

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much!!!

[@stiago00]

A very informative video.. Love it.. I shoot more Mechanical but I will test the Electronic for sure.. By the way. I love the bloopers :P

[@pal2tech]

hahaha, thanks Santiago. I have lots more... since I'm always screwing up the shots and have to do them over and over and over again. Anyway, I really appreciate the kind words and let me know how using the E shutter goes!!!

[@pingeorgia7633]

Hello, very good and iformative videos. Can I set electronic shutter on a different button ?