Fujifilm's Abandoned Budget Camera

[@futc.photography]

The preset that I have used throughout this video is now available as part of my brand new Cinematic Street Essentials Lightroom Preset Pack! You can get it here (with a heavy discount applied): futc.gumroad.com/l/cinematicstreetessentials/d82vnfb (Thanks for keeping my channel alive)

[@q5sys]

Pro tip regarding SD cards. Keep one tucked away in your wallet at all times. 99.999% of the time you'll never need it, but having one can save your day.

[@futc.photography]

I use one of those super small wallets that only holds cards 💀 but yeah I really should have a backup on me

[@q5sys]

@@futc.photography I have a super small wallet as well (only holds 4 cards), but its a leather one and has a pouch for a spare key... I use it for a spare SD card. haha You seem to wear hats quite a bit, you might be able to find a spot to tuck one under the brim. 🤣

[@jakubzaz]

I got the succesor the XA7 - its my first Fuji ever. I used fo WORK to this day for construction site documentations. I love this setup paired with 15-45 so much. its perfect. ita has no cons.

[@tomislavmiletic_]

People are often forgetting, if you have fixed lens attacked to such viewfinder-less camera, you can attach appropriate optical viewfinder, say from Voigtländer, or Leica (too expensive but still), or some old russian one, do necessary settings that AF can take over, and off you go...

[@martinphilipps8678]

I just got my x-a5 today as second camera next to my x-t5 I am amazed how good the high iso performance is. In capture one the high iso files look much better than the x-t5 files. Only the color noise is bad. Colors are just as good as on my x-t5.

[@notsodumb51]

I've noticed how good the high ISO performance is on my X-A10, it's much better than my X-E1 and X-E2S

[@TechWithBruno]

Fujifilm prices are crazy rn. I now only have the X-T4 because I sold my X-E1, X100T and even the XQ2 for MORE that I paid for it a couple of years ago. I wanted to convince my gf (or even just give it to her) to get a cheap fuji (as she still rocks a Canon 100D), but it's pretty much impossible these days. I did look into the X-A / X-M .. but the viewfinder ... 😪😅

[@thorgrimb2416]

Fuji really do need a budget camera, I have just ordered the X-T30 II and that is nearly £800 for body only, add a lense even used your are over £900 even with an XC lense. They need a budget camera at around £300- £350, using the old X-T1 sensor would make it great value that is even today far better than most budget options by other manufacturers. This would provide a gateway into the fuji system for the budget conscious, unsure about the Fuji system.

[@futc.photography]

I agree!

[@GungKrisna12]

Maybe they will need to revive the X-M series as "gateway drug"

[@simonfrank5587]

Starkes Video, schaue jedes deiner Fujifilm Videos und habe mir aufgrund deiner Reviews auch eine xt 30 gekauft:)

[@futc.photography]

Vielen Dank!

[@kungtofu483]

same here 😅

[@MarcLerchs]

I'm using a used X-pro 1.(bought for 160 euros as "broken" on Ebay from Germany, I payed 90 euros to repair it @ Photo Ciné réparations in France (including shipping) and I use it with the Fujinon 18mm F/2,4, it's a lovely combo with Leica sensations for snaps. Greetings from Brussels. :)

[@MCFinest2013]

Aaaaand now it’s $600, Jesus dude scalpers are killing us

[@GungKrisna12]

imagine if it turns into $1500

[@Clodrock]

Currently shooting with and X-H2 for professional shooting and my X-T30 is my fun/travel camera. I still have my X-M1 I bought back in 2013 with the same X-Trans sensor as the X-E1/X-Pro1 and shoot with this body and the 35 1.4 occasionally. Still impressed by the jpeg images and the plastic body has held up well over the years.

[@futc.photography]

Yeah, I’ve tested both the X-E1 and X-Pro1 and that sensor is great!

[@Clodrock]

@@futc.photography Dig your videos, BTW. Keep up the good work!

[@likoss777]

Oh. Such a great channel. Definitely a sub. Bought recently an XM-1 to start with, with a kit, added 35, f/1.4 from TTartisan. Nice combo for 300$. And willing to upgrade to XS-10 maybe in future. Quite an upgrade from iPhone photography, if you might call it that way. Finally no artificial over sharpening on every damn picture. And real bokeh and DOF😅

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! Yes, making that jump from an iPhone to a bigger sensor and proper lenses makes a huge difference!!

[@jasontroll]

Great camera. Great photos and great videos as usual!!

[@futc.photography]

Glad you like them!

[@just_eirik]

Great photos! This is basically a different version of the X-T100 isn’t it? Very similar specs, same sensor, released very close to each other. I have the X-T100 and I use it all the time for amateur product photography. I personally LOVE that it doesn’t have an x-trans sensor. I think bayer is better.

[@futc.photography]

Yes I believe the X-T100 is based on the X-A5, the image quality really is surprisingly good out of this sensor!

[@petercardow2083]

Great channel !, love the Fuji content. Keep up the the Fuji photgraphy. It`s funny, I just bought a X-A1 black that I´m trying to find an original grip for... then I will make it my "Noir" camera, pure black&white photo camera as a winter project 🙂

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! Yeah I could see it work well as a dedicated BW camera!

[@MrRatzimo]

07:38 Wenn du das schwarze Rädchen unter dem Auslöser drückst zoomt das Bild hinein.du kannst dann noch weiter einzoomen wenn du das Rädchen drehst oder mittels nochmaligen drücken wieder auszoomen. Wenn Focus peaking noch dazu eingestellt wird solltest du keine Probleme mehr mit scharf stellen haben.

[@futc.photography]

Ja das habe ich ja auch erwähnt im video, das bringt aber nur was wenn man im manuellen Fokus ist, wenn ich die Kamera in AF-S habe passiert nichts wenn ich das Rädchen drücke.

[@MrRatzimo]

@@futc.photography bei meinem model funktioniert es auch wenn ich af-s eingestellt habe. Sorry glaube ich habe nicht das komplette Video geschaut oder es nicht nicht mitbekommen dass du das erwähnt hattest.

[@Alanwking]

Great video! I like the song where the refrain is "You can't go backwards. What's the name of the song?"

[@Max_7_21]

Just traded it off for a Xe2 a while ago. The Xa5 has everything but the lackluster screen and the lack of a viewfinder is a liitle bit of a pain. Love ur videos as always

[@futc.photography]

I appreciate it! Yeah if the screen was just a bit better it would be amazing

[@houghwhite411]

I have XA2O only use the screen for composing and defo use focus peaking

[@gerardneedham]

Just picked up this camera in Japan, it’s a challenge to shoot with but the photos come out decent

[@futc.photography]

Yeah the image quality is surprisingly good!

[@rakanalharbi3084]

Yes you are doing a few things pretty good.. I like your presets I might support you by them...

[@futc.photography]

I appreciate it!

[@alexandermiasoiedov6637]

I thought is't just me, but the screen is indeed really blurry. Photos looks like crap on in and you constantly think that you're out of focus. But it's not. Photos are sharp when you open them on computer.

[@theaqueen6280]

Hey, do you have a sample and also a tutorial for 14-55mm kit lens? I have an x-a5 and I'm a beginner in photography.

[@RikStagg75]

Hey great video! I know you’re only interested in photography with this camera but I’m keen to know your opinion on how it shoots in 1080p at 60fps? If you’ve done any testing since I would appreciate it massively :)🙏

[@priyambera10]

I am getting both the Fujifilm X-A5 and the Sony alpha A5100 at around the same range used/open box.....what do you think I should go for?

[@verbal_kint]

Thanks for another nice video. On Fujis, do you shoot in both RAW and JPEG? I just ordered my first Fuji (been a Canon user for over 15 years) so am curious.

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! I did at the beginning, but now I mostly shoot raw only and use the film simulation profiles in Lightroom.

[@verdict1163]

Enjoy your content as always. If I may ask a technical question, did you anything special with the exposure metering modes for the contrasty tunnel shots? I never quite know how to use these.

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! No I didn’t do anything with the metering modes. If the exposure doesn’t look the way I want it, I’ll just use the exposure compensation dial :)

[@verdict1163]

@@futc.photography Okay cool, nothing fancy then. Thanks again, I have learned so much from your videos.

[@carolingrimaldi]

if you don't know which metering mode to use, use matrix mode!

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

& even with the Bayer sensor, the b&w's are quite good. Xa3 here.

[@futc.photography]

Yes I had the camera in black and white the whole day because I feel like it helps me compose better 😊 sooc the black and white also looks very nice!

[@jQuartz85]

Wish you could find these new

[@arifinpyp5313]

I have Xa5.. so far is good❤

[@JustinEspejo]

I was so shocked to see that even the xe4s now are 🚀🚀🚀

[@futc.photography]

Yeah man 💀

[@alinamei8072]

würdest du diese Kamera eher empfehlen als die Canon g7x ii? Ich bräuchte nämlich eine gute Kamera für den Urlaub und bin mir noch nicht sicher welche ich kaufe soll.

[@futc.photography]

Ich würde die Fujifilm X-T1 eher empfehlen als die X-A5 wahrscheinlich, dazu habe ich auch ein video auf meinem channel mit dem Namen "I finally found the best budget fujifilm camera" :)

[@jenythingunderthesun]

Hi. What’s the pancake called again? Sorry. I’m a newbie

[@martingreenberg870]

27mm=40mm full frame equivalent. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@michaelbell75]

Well, it's forgotten because it doesnt use an X-Trans sensor, which is what gives Fuji photos their unique look. A Fuji with a Bayer sensor is just like any Canon, Sony or Nikon, zero reason to overpay for one just because it says Fuji on it. X-Trans are the only Fuji cameras worth buying IMO.

[@Josecunyat]

You wont notice the difference, only in high iso or lots of noise… color science is there. Cheers

[@TheMadkozzie]

As i live in rainy Belgium i would really like to use this preset, which one dd u use? Your futc preset?

[@futc.photography]

The one I used here isn't released yet, but I in my new Disposable Vibes preset pack there are two presets that are relatively similar :)

[@TheMadkozzie]

@@futc.photography please release this one 2 😁 do your presets work well with blue and yellow? ( i work for Belgian police and would like these colors to pop)

[@frankfeng2701]

I'd pick up Canon m6ii and 22 pancake for around $700. Much better handling, faster AF, better image quality.

[@nickthaskater]

Get a Blunt umbrella :)

[@StepsAndStoness]

Rad!

[@JoeLopez]

Budget does not mean cheap

[@martingreenberg870]

Fuji budget cameras? Look at older bodies. XTxx are small, lightweight, and have ~75% of the XTx. The XS10 is really the XT40. It has IBIS and some nice video specs. Fuji prices are getting insane. Not only the X100 bodies are selling at a premium. I’m not paying a premium for a used body. For me, there is always M43 bodies and lenses. Mask On Nurse Marty(Ret)

[@janschreiber2706]

Sehr cooles Video !

[@futc.photography]

Danke!

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[@kiritoxy]

xa series is a scam, soo cheap that its underplate crackd if you put it in the tripod

[@Donaldpoephotography]

5th Great video!

[@futc.photography]

Thanks!