Switching to Fujifilm - the X-T3 has landed

Straight from the get go, let me just say, I am a big admirer of Canon cameras, glass and all that the brand stands for. This journey is more to do with moving on to find something lighter, that travels well, that, well... watch the movie you'll see what I mean.
For a full kit run down on what I use, the new shop front is here: www.amazon.co....
BIG huge shout out to Kevin Mullins, whose friendship and professional help I value. This is not a sponsored film by Fujifilm or coerced in any way by Kev, his channel is worth checking, if you haven't already! / documentaryeye
Some Instagram links to check:
@markusxandersen
@facusantana
@laroquephotogram
@nealejames
#fujifilmxt3 #canonvfujifilm #5d4vxt3

[@artwayduo]

I went to buy A7m3 and I came back with X-T3. I am still in shock. I was shooting Canon for 12 years. X-T3 just took my heart.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I think that’s just underlined my decision to make a film about cameras that seem to have a soul!

[@jefflanghornephoto]

I have an A73 and seriously considering getting rid of it. I’ve shot Nikon for years and despite the specs packed into the Sony I just find the Nikon files better. I’m really starting to like the sound of the Fuji with this model and the new GFX50R. I want a camera that is a go anywhere with me type AND it can hold its own with pro jobs. I shoot weddings also and this seems like it could be a winner. My Nikon D4s is going nowhere tho.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I know a few photographic friends really invested in the A73. I haven't used the GFX50R and would love to... I will at some stage. So in terms of file... it'll be a chalk and cheese exercise between this and your D4 - but you already know that. For me, I'm lightening the load for sure, but I'm finding a new colour space sooc that I love. There are times over the last week I have raised my eyebrows and though, hmmm; "I prefer the way Canon do... (this and that)" but I keep coming back to how much fun I'm having shooting with these things... and I'm using them more! My work cameras never came out for anything but pro jobs, and I just don't enjoy using them as much.

[@SpaghettiKillah]

Shooting with Fuji is a mind opening experience. I feel the same way as you. I had a Canon 6D for months but when I got my 1st X-T1 in 10 mins I took THE BEST PHOTOS OF MY DAUGHTER in my whole life. Black and white...at night. Fuji frees ur imagination

[@KiLLLexXx]

I am in a similar situation. I had the Nikon D7000 for quite a while but going through the pictures I took in Finland, I was disappointed of the overall low light performance. Now I‘m unsure to upgrade to a A7III, the Fuji X-T3 or try a used D750/D810. The lenses for Sony seem to be very expensive whereas the APS-C lenses would be cheaper. On the other hand I won‘t have a fullframe sensor. Its a very difficult decision to make :(

[@jimmythegent9190]

Fuji CUT THIS MAN A CHECK because as a 5DM4/A7iii user I just pulled the trigger on a XT3.. This video was exactly what I needed.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you Jimmy, very kind of you to comment and drop by. I loved the 5D4 for the dual pixel focus, that bit I miss, but I hear some exciting XT3 firmware is going to make the auto focus even better, so that's a good thing. Be great to hear your thoughts when you start to film with it? Stay in touch!

[@photowalk.podcast]

Oh, and don't cut me a check for this Fuji! Pleasure is all mine!

[@mironandres6147]

Jimmy The Gent hahaha same here

[@Rizaldjohan]

my gosh your pictures are amazing. Most gear reviewers are only good at technical details, you bring great pictures altogether

[@photowalk.podcast]

That's really kind of you to say, appreciate that, a lot. Kindest, Neale

[@hfaria80]

I agree! Great photos :)

[@josecolon8143]

Outstanding!!! I have the 1Dxii and the Fuji files are as good as the 1Dxii noise, color and DR. I don’t regret getting my Fuji’s (xt2-3). I don’t see any substantial difference between my Canon and my Fuji. People talk a lot of mumbo jumbo about sensor size, but between 35mm equivalent and 1.5 “cropped” the difference is (what would people say) negligible, for a difference I have my Hasselblad, now that’s a sensor. But when you ask me to travel light, to have fun and even for some work, the Fuji is always there! This is the Swiss Army Knife of mirrorless!

[@photowalk.podcast]

I like that analogy... the Swiss Army Knife of mirrorless... classic.

[@joeljenkins9424]

SOUL. That’s exactly what Fujifilm brings.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Yes, exactly. Soul.

[@kevin_mullins]

Ace film, Neale. Go on, dunk it..... it’ll be fine. I promise.

[@photowalk.podcast]

26th March Kev. It's in my diary.

[@alienwisconsin]

Ha!

[@photowalk.podcast]

Ian DeGraff I should set some sort of limit... I'll do it in a live film... ONLY if I can achieve 1000 viewers. There we go, pretty much assured of it not happening :-)

[@kevin_mullins]

Neale James Zoomed past 1,000 views.... :-)

[@photowalk.podcast]

Kevin Mullins No what I meant was dunk on a live feed show in 6 months with 1,000 watching. I'm in safe territory there!

[@peterzpictstube]

Great analysis, I was at Photokina yesterday and Fuji was dominating the crowd interest factor relative to their size in the market. The X-T3 really seems to be a fully baked product. The X-T3 really is one of the first mirrorless cameras that can allow you to ditch your DSLR without compromising. Unlike Canon and Nikon's Rookie Full frames they so hyped. Your customers can't tell its not full frame why bother with the big kit.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for your comment - and you're right, there is a lot of noise right now around Fujifilm. This is good for the whole mirrorless thing to be fair. Everyone driving each other.

[@Ziadalabbady]

Came to hear about the camera, stayed for the rant and lough! I'm definitely subscribing.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Oh I hope it wasn't too much of a rant, I certainly didn't intend it to be :-)

[@wechselsstorm]

Xt20 Love of my Life

[@seanrendall1514]

Ditto that. Maybe I will leave her for an Xt30 one day.....

[@cosmogang]

My first love is the x-t20, but my x-t3 is in the mail and I wish it would hurry!

[@marialozano6871]

Same!

[@Keepinitreal55]

I had it for a little bit, it didn't rock my world. I returned it. Debating if should try the xt3 :/

[@photowalk.podcast]

I hear a lot of people refer to their Fujifilm cameras this way.

[@JS-tc3kt]

I have shot Nikon for 41 years. Still love it and the images I can create with my Nikon camera and lenses. I have added the XT 3 mainly because I wanted to have the mirrorless experience and advantages (not because of image quality) . I chose the Fuji instead of Sony because I really enjoy the experience of shooting with the Fuji... the mobs and dials .... frankly they had me at the aperture ring!!! Love them both like you love your two very different children.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Not thought of it like that... the two children thing... but I see where you're going with this.

[@gwtaylor70]

“Cameras having soul” I’m with you Neale. I was a Nikon guy 100% , couldn’t imagine shooting anything else. And now, after only a couple months with the XT3, I too have discovered that “soul” Thank you .

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks Gerald... much appreciated. Which Nikon were you using?

[@zipp4everyone263]

Love the way you presented this! Also i agree with the Fuji pull. I was eyeing sony like a madman when i started realising that i loved photography (got a gig doing product photography for a local business usin an old t6i rebel), i knew all the tricks all the gear, the specs by heart and even their entire lens lineup before i even got my wife onboard to buy one... And then i went to the local camera store to try the feel of the a7r3... I walked out of there with an XT-1 and we've been happily married since.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for your kind comments.

[@natekong3596]

As an XT2 owner, I think I will skip the XT3 and wait for the inevitable XH2. With XT3 internal + IBIS, it will be the ultimate APS-C camera.

[@photowalk.podcast]

It'd be a monster that's for sure. I think again, it comes down to form factor and how you like the thing to feel in your hand, although the XH1 is a super bit of kit.

[@mrsusan893]

My thoughts exactly

[@emptyskullify]

Why are there 2 lines of APS-C cameras from Fuji??

[@photowalk.podcast]

If you're suggesting the X-Pro and X-T, then that is all to do with styling I guess. There are of course a few filming benefits to the X-T series.

[@jmez927]

sounds like a good idea

[@DennisLimCY]

lol, the pet turtle was so funny. i don't know why. LOVE IT!

[@photowalk.podcast]

Oh don't call George the tortoise a turtle.... he'll come round and munch your lettuce! lol - I think he's likely to appear in a few more films... he's a good sounding board. :-)

[@DennisLimCY]

my apologies to George. This is the first video i saw from your channel (i then proceed to subscribe). Maybe you can consider using George as the mascot or something. He is a real star.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I'm chuckling as I did record a last scene with George, then dumped it as I thought people would think it was a tad silly. But you know what, George will appear again yes! :-)

[@DennisLimCY]

Silly is golden. At least to me. Life is too serious as it is. If this 1 minute and 40 seconds of your video is any indication, you are pretty good at this. Trust your instinct. Thank You and Best Wishes!

[@adrianphotovisions2308]

Good video, good to see you have come over to the bright side :) One comment about the tilty flippy, floppy, wonky screen, if they fold out to the side they are more prone to damage/knocks and also may get in the way of gimbal parts when mounting. I would much prefer an Atomos Ninja V mounted on the gimbal (and then record in 4:2:2 10 bit!). Also it seems that the whole world is complaining about this lack of feature, but its really only KZbinrs, the vast majority are happy without it. Even the new Panasonic camera's don't have a fold out screen and whats more the Panasonic G5S does not have IBIS. Serious videographers don't use IBIS and use separate monitors, it only the casual videographers asking for a fully articulating screen and IBIS, food for thought.

[@TitouanDebray]

The effort you put into your videos is admirable. The intro sequence and lack of jump cuts alone just earned you a new sub!

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to making more and thanks for the sub!

[@CJamesPhoto]

A great video, very good things to hear from this :)

[@gratefulot360]

An excellent and entertaining video, Neale! Now a new subscriber. I made a massive change yesterday from Canon to Fuji. I'm now staring at a large shopping bag full of Fuji lenses and an XT3. I don't know why but after being a Canon shooter for decades I'm having just a bit of a mental health moment in starting to actually open up the boxes...

[@matteforza]

Theres something with fuji that triggers any real photographers to shoot.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for the comment Mattias, appreciate it. I think many brands and flavours inspire photographers. One of my best friends now shoots with large format film, having shot in conflict situations with Nikon SLR and latterly DSLR... it's what you do with the inspiration provided by knowing a system so intuitively that it becomes the so called 'extension of one's hand.'

[@runninblue9415]

I'm already a convert of a few years but that is a superb portfolio of your work. Really good stuff.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you, very much appreciate your kind words. Kindest, Neale

[@TonyNeat]

I do love a video that's honest, sincere and believable. Thanks Kevin Mullins for the recommendation in your recent video 👍🏼

[@Vikingdescendent]

Don't forget to upgrade to the latest firmware 3.01. It will surprise you! The UI and the customization options is something Sony needs to see. So well thought out, it's hard to believe there's better out there.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Good advice for those with this body!

[@Nokin939]

nice video... i even changed fron 5dMark3 to fuji x-Pro2.. you have the look... sensor size is not the most important... fuji ip egs are delicious

[@photowalk.podcast]

Yep you're right in part. Sensor size does make a difference when dealing with those low light shots and the 5D3 to XP2 would highlight that, BUT... and this is where you're right, if you find your look, then those specs don't or can't stop you working with a camera. It's also how we feel with the box too, and that for you I guess, is making a strong difference. Great to hear from you.

[@michaelreynolds6543]

I switched from Canon to Fuji I have an XT2 its light yrs ahead of my 5DMK2 im getting an XT3 this year i love the colours the weight the 2 card slots the tracking the dials the high ISO performance cant wait to strat shooting weddings with it

[@photowalk.podcast]

All these years later, how did you do?

[@traceypaddisonphoto]

I'm with you Neale, making the change from Canon to the Fujifilm XT3 tomorrow! gulp.

[@photowalk.podcast]

One giant leap... etc.... (to use an Apollo analogy) - I still have a real fondness for Canon, don't get me wrong, it's just time to properly change it up for a while!

[@traceypaddisonphoto]

Neale James ...I'm still clinging on to my Canon 5D mark lll but trading in my 2nd Canon for the XT3 and will work alongside, for now. Hoping it will perform well for weddings 🤔

[@ChimaChindaDev]

Tracey Paddison How has your Fuji experience been. Better than Canon?

[@tomrose2086]

NIce to see an equipment review from someone that can actually make great photographs!

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you Tom, very kind of you to comment so positively. Appreciate it.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Ever since converting from Lightroom to Capture One Pro for processing RAW files, the output improvement was like day and night. I use Nikon FF and Fujifilm systems and the X-T3 is slowly becoming one of my faves.

[@AustinSpace20]

I just went back to Lightroom because C1 wasn't sharp.

[@burstongreye7090]

Great vid neale ..that waiting around bit at the start...so true hahaahha..subbed from just that..watched the whole thing didn't even feel like it was waffle at any point..good work and great rebuttal to john hahaha.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for your kind comment... yeh, how many times have we spent waiting in, tapping those fingers on a table!? Thanks too for the sub.

[@caerphoto]

Regarding wireless connecting, on my XT2 and iPhone 8+ the most reliable way I’ve found to use is to do things in this order: 1. Turn on wireless in the camera. 2. On your phone, go to Settings > WiFi and choose your camera’s WiFi network. 3. Once connected, open the Fuji app on your phone. This works for me every time.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I missed this response Andy.... thanks for the heads up on this one!

[@moritzebert4213]

Man, massively powerful way of talking to the camera. Deeply impressed - was that freestyle or scripted? Big thumbs up. Well sung. It's just not a matter of size. MicroFourThirds, APS-C, Fullframe... they are all capaple of capturing beautiful photos. It's on you to make each photo shine.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hi, very kind of you to comment. So script wise, a bit of both... my expressive bits are more freestyle. I'm hoping when I have converted a little more of the room you saw into the sound studio I'm making, I'll do some more to camera stuff. All a work in progress but messages like yours certainly buoy me to make more. Best wishes.

[@moritzebert4213]

That's the way to go. Entertaining, passionate, authentic - love it. By the way: good, strong voice. I'm German and work with English natives doing voiceovers for my films every week. So I guess I know what I'm talking about...at least a little bit.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for the comments on the voice too then.... ummmm, it happens to be something I also do! lol nealejames.studio - shameless plug I know. My background was working in radio, a good few years for the BBC in national radio, which was a good training ground for the future!

[@OGRudiments]

Great video. I'm still salty this came out a little over a month after I bought an XH1, but it is what it is. I also switched from Canon to Fujifilm and haven't regretted it one bit.

[@joseph-boza]

neale, i have now watched several of your videos and i love your comfortable, confident, and easy-going approach in your presentation style. simply good stuff, always - well done. regarding the x-t3 it looks simply fantastic - i don't make my "pound notes" with a camera (unfortunately) so an upgrade from my x-t2 and/or x-h1 is not imperative, but i love that fuji continue to push forward and create substantive new products - especially knowing they will continue to refine and improve the product for a long time to come. that focus on the photographer, the dedication to their product, and attention to creating a connection between the photographer and image-making process has created part of what makes up the soulfulness of fuji cameras.

[@photowalk.podcast]

You've nailed it when you suggest that Fujifilm are keen to push ahead constantly. They do seem keen to listen to photographers when they ask for features. Now I am a big fan of Canon in particular, but I don't believe they have listened to photographers on the street when it comes to the new mirrorless solution. I do believe they hamstring their products to a degree as has been suggested. They want us to buy cinema cameras and stills cameras, when Fujifilm and others to be fair, particularly Sony, have pushed forward to squeeze stuff into one box. I am a fan of all the brands pushing mirrorless forward, and I think it can only be good that they grow together.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Btw... thank you for your kind comments about the presentation style... I'll keep working to make more!

[@joseph-boza]

most welcome, neale! i look forward to more of what you have to share in the future ... i am especially looking forward to the x-t3 dunk test. ;)

[@photowalk.podcast]

Shhh, I'm hoping folk will forget! ;-)

[@charbax]

Many issues for video I won't buy it: no IBIS, no flip out display, way too short battery life, no object tap to track AF, 20min 4K60 limit, 4GB file splitting (they say will get fixed in firmware by end of year though), no HLG (but coming end of year firmware they say).

[@photowalk.podcast]

Well one thing is for sure, Fujifilm do seem to listen to us photographers when we write to them. These are worth sending to them Charbax, though I appreciate your comment here. Interestingly the battery life is much better. I shot a wedding on 5 batteries the last couple of days. In the past, that would have been way more. It has improved. IBIS I guess all comes to down to size of camera, I am told, when I visit their stands and talk to their photographers. Thank you for dropping by.

[@SpaghettiKillah]

Keep focusing on technical aspects and your photography will always be stuck at cats, walls and pixel peeping.

[@armdevicespaid]

@@photowalk.podcast battery life may have improved but my opinion is that the batteries are way too small, I bet Sony Z batteries or even the old Panasonic GH batteries have way more capacity. I bet you could have shot that whole wedding on 1-2 Sony batteries comparatively. How many minutes of 4K60 video can you record on a battery? I bet it's way too little. I wish Fuji would redesign the battery for X-H2 to have at least double the capacity.

[@armdevicespaid]

@@photowalk.podcast them not including IBIS I think also is a bad excuse for them not spending the required effort and time to redesign how their camera body works compared with X-T2. I bet they could have fitted an IBIS in about the same sized form factor. Or they could have designed a just so slightly larger body to fit that IBIS in there and I bet most customers would have said it would have been worth it. You get much clearer photos and videos when shooting handheld when IBIS is available. IBIS on GH5 is so smooth and amazing, I think every camera should aim at having IBIS at least as good as on the GH5. Even if it's a challenge with larger sensors than micro43, they can do it and they should do it.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I'm sure this is something that will at some stage change. I think Fujifilm users are also enjoying the fact they can enjoy using the same batteries that they have built up collections of. It's real swings and roundabouts this one.

[@drewjfordphoto2010]

I seem to become attached to every camera I use for any length of time! I shoot 1Dx for one type of my work, A7r for another type of work. I recently bought a Fujifilm X-T20 for no other reason than curiosity... and now the little Fuji goes everywhere with me. They seem to make cameras that are hugely satisfying to use. I like all brands - I just keep the ones that meet my needs. Great content by the way.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for your kind comment and yes, there is a satisfying feeling to the Fujifilm range... it's very hard to convey that to some folk for sure. Appreciate your time dropping by.

[@etymol8896]

I have to say I absolutely adore your style of video making, Neale. I love the way you focus on experience rather than technical details, and how your narration can stay thoroughly humorous without being overbearingly zany. For the eloquence alone I would've subscribed, but for your insight I've become a fan.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you Billy - greatly appreciated. Really is. Gives me the impetus to make more. :-)

[@ourtvchannel]

I own a A7s iii and A7r iii plus lots of Gmaster lenses. A very large investment but I also own a Fujifilm X100T. I can't fault the quality of the Sony's but the camera I "enjoy" most is the X100T. Size is important and when you travel the last thing you want to carry for a whole day is any Gmaster lens. The only downside for my Fuji travel camera is no 4k ( and don't even say it does 4k at 15 frames a seconds that should have got the advertising standards on to them ). The XT3 is clearly amazing on the 4k front - like you said the shame is the lack of IBIS and the flip out screen - oddly they have it on my X100T but I am still going to get the XT3. Your review, and many many others, all seem to point to it being a real bargain and a lot of fun. Thanks for the great review.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hey @ourtvchannel thanks for the comment, much appreciated. I've not used the X100T so I'm not familiar with it, though I did very fleetingly look at it for travelling with. Opted in the end for keeping my older X-T2 for those 'don't want to use the main kit' moments. I can live without the IBIS, and boy has shaky footage made a return to much of the doc work I watch and consumer on Netflix or the BBC; I actually think mine looks more than steady enough compared to that field. Flip out screen I'd love to see, and not just for vlogging... it comes in handy for all manner of angles and ideas. I'm hoping that a more easily articulated screen will appear in the future.

[@martyn7988]

Please don’t dunk it before you shoot our wedding this weekend! Martyn

[@photowalk.podcast]

Martyn, it's all tucked up in the warm with a full set of recharged batteries. Fear not. I'm hoping people may forget I said that in 6 months time! See you Sat!

[@fellowcitizen]

At least not without "the magic of television".

[@photowalk.podcast]

If I do do it... I'll do it minus tricks!!!

[@ShaunWoodFilms]

Great video. Looking forward to getting the XT-3 next month, and video such as this make me feel even more confident about my choice to switch! Thanks!

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks Shaun. I'll some more films about it for sure as I use it more and more.... thanks for dropping by, appreciated.

[@skvltdmedia]

Funny enough, while I'm surely not fully switching from Nikon, I too got the T3 to do what it does best.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Sounds like a plan. Dip your toe in and see how you feel.

[@ThisIsWideAngle]

Hey man, Just out of couriosity: how did the "surely not switching" worked out for you?

[@jasongrime2891]

A refreshingly great review of the X-T3 with some superb examples of photography . Thank you.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you Jason. Much appreciated.

[@luisvasconcelos1053]

To edit raw files better use capture one or raw therapee

[@photowalk.podcast]

Luis Vasconcelos I’m tempted by C1 for sure, but I’m a big LR fan for all its faults!

[@luisv8431]

C1 pro version is awesome but RT is also a jewel, the first has a free version the second is free

[@photowalk.podcast]

I'll certainly take more of a look... thanks for the suggestion

[@problemat1que]

The X-transformer plugin can help properly demosaic xtrans raws for lightroom, so lightroom's weaknesses don't come to bear. I use darktable, free, open source, fast (with work loads accelerated by the graphics card) and very capable.

[@JeremyGalloway]

Luminar works well too, sharpens Fuji way better than LR

[@NevinXavier]

Just pulled the trigger , I use a 5d4 for weddings , I just bought a xt3 with a 56 mm lens , can’t wait to replace my kit

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hey Nevin.... welcome to this club. The 5D4 is a super beast, amazing in many ways, but I have to say I'm loving the X-T3, it's given me a new creative lease and in many respects that's down to the weight, plus the fact this I believe is the first in the Fujifilm family where skin tone, quality of skin tone and overall performance is strong enough to make an old Canon dawg like me, turn his head and say; "Well hello new tech."

[@NevinXavier]

Oh ya I been shooting with 5d4 for more than a year now , I love it . I am moving for the form factor , 5d4 with my sigma 85 art is so big to travel ... what other Fuji lenses you use , I am thinking of getting the 23 f1.4 and the 10-20 f4 for landscapes

[@photowalk.podcast]

@@NevinXavier So the lenses in the regular kit back at the moment include; 16mm 1.4, 23 1.4, 35 f2 (not so keen on this), 50 f2 and 56 1.2. That covers for me all ground. I do have the 10-24 on hand for vlogging and going super wide. I've just now popped an 18-55 in the mix, only just got it, so I'll be keen to see how it goes.

[@stephenelliott7071]

An entertaining and straight talking informative film Neale, well done.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks Stephen, kind of you. Hope you're well.

[@stephenelliott7071]

You're welcome. I'm good thanks :)

[@samirsinha7484]

Hi Neale, I am from Mumbai, India. Most of journey of photographic journey (gear wise) has been similar to yours - Nikon's from the F to DX2s and then a switch over to Canon. Finally a complete switch over to Fuji XT2s in early 2017 - details and results chronicled in the FUJI X-PASSION magazine. However, there have been certain issues with the Fuji X series which the Fuji fanboys and X Ambassadors have never touched upon. Which is sometimes a complete shut down of the camera after it remains in a stand by mode. No amount half-pressing the shutter or toggling the on-off switch would turn on the camera. Intiallly I thought it was a dead battery and a replacement solved the issue. But over time I found that battery juice was not the issue. The only solution was to take out the battery and reinsert it before switching on the camera. Needless to say extremely frustrating in a cinch situation. There is only one instance in KZbin where the photographer changed to Sony system because of this problem, and I believe the problem still persists with the new XT3. Anyway, would like to know if you have encountered this problem before and while you take your new XT3 through its paces, just to keep an eye out on this issue. BTW, I loved your very erudite and literary style of presentation. Absolutely impressed. Regards...

[@photowalk.podcast]

Good to hear from you. Funnily enough, I'm coming out to Mumbai in 2025 to run a photographic retreat/adventure. Those problems you mention were indeed an issue for some. It's no longer the case. Not from my latest experiences anyway.

[@jettysplash]

I was yelling "Nooooooo" at you when you were getting ready to dunk the camera! LOL.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I was shouting noooooo, at myself. On the first take, I actually bounced it out of my hand and caught it just in time. I should have shown that as an out-take!

[@ibrahimkayacakr6564]

Neale , I realy have to say that this comparison was the best one I 've ever seen. You are telling the truth by your experiences. I am still waiting for to buy XT3 if I am not late ? Just only want to see your latest experience with XT3 for a year. Please let me know about it, does it worth to buy XT3 still or not ?

[@photowalk.podcast]

Well, if the fact that I'm now using it full time as my main camera is anything to go by, I'd suggest the experience is good. It's worth perhaps hiring or borrowing one to see if it works for you?

[@jayse1195]

Hi there Neale, I'd love to hear what happened to the "Cameras with Soul" idea, now that sounds very reflective. Loving catching up on all these videos, and looking forward with delight to the new series of videos you've flirtatiously mentioned in the Photowalk podcast. All the best, Jay.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I believe they still have their soul, hence returning once again to Fujifilm... (I dalianced back for a while).

[@davidrichards6718]

love your pics, agree with your critique, moved to fuji after 30+ years of nikon. just checked into your youtube thinking I wasn't getting notifications, only to find you've been slacking, kevin still seems to be getting some videos out. Waiting with bated breath, lol. Keep up the good work and have a prosperous summer

[@photowalk.podcast]

David, you're absolutely correct, I have indeed been slacking, despite writing THREE films! I'll shall take this as notice to improve! ;-)

[@TheMadkozzie]

Your “jpegs”in the video are amazing in color, what picture profile do you shoot them in? Any suggestions on color grading them? Just ordered my xt3 yesterday so all tips are welcome 😁

[@photowalk.podcast]

I couldn't tell you how the jpegs are treated by Ian, Cat, or Nick, as they simply allowed me access to their pictures to use. No grading was applied to them in the video edit of course. Personally myself I shoot with the 'standard' profile if working in jpeg and simply pop some contrast. If it's raw, then I have a preset I've built up which actually harks back all the way to when I was shooting with Canon cameras.

[@clasijuls1]

amazing video .thank you

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you, and kind of you to comment.

[@saiyan_princestudios9790]

agree with most stuff except the skin tone bashing from the older models. I use a xt2 and xt10 and i love fuji skin tones. Standard and classic chrome especially are amazing.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Oh I wouldn't say skin bashing, it's more an observation from someone who struggled with the output as a DSLR user at that time. Thanks for dropping by, appreciate it.

[@PixlloidMedia]

Nice Video, amazing. I am a canon user 5d Mark iv, and part-time photographer/filmmaker, I have invested canon glass almost 5 Canon L lenses. I am now looking to 4k film and not happy with canon reason is Crop, no 60fps, and huge file size. I also have Ronin-s which I use for the film. I have used EOS-R and not happy with it as it also has CROP and no smooth 60fps option, I am seriously considering Fuji x-T30 knowing that again I have to buy few Fuji lenses. My daily go-to gear is 2.8 24-70 & 70-200 zoom lens, Ronin-S & Handheld video bites, 5div, low light indoor party film Highlight videos. Max ISO I use 2000 to 2500 with 2.8 lenses, Love touch screen on 5d for focus and almost all my shooting is with Auto Focus. >>> With Xt3 I am not worrying about in-body stabilization or APS-C. Can someone please help me to make my decision: 🙌 Would it be good or this kind of videos? Is XH-1 better for me than Xt3? Is Autofocus god to track subjects in low light? Noise & AF in low light? Any things I need to worry about? Can I use Canon glasses with Adapter if so anyone tried how AF is good with Adapter for video? I understand new firmware improves many things inc Focus. Is it good in video AFocus? Thanks a lot

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for your comment and question. So, I'm not a paid up Fujifilm ambassador, so I can answer your questions with integrity and honesty, even though I have swapped systems. So, first up, high ISO. Canon in film mode, may well be a tad better. Of course, it all comes down to grading. But I think Canon edges there. I know nothing about the EOS-R and haven't had a chance to use one yet, so I can't comment on that score. The touch screen for focus and staying with the person you select is still better in Canon too. I prefer the XT3 over the XH1, for ergonomics mainly. I have two XT3 bodies and whilst the XH1 is a super camera for film work, the overall specs of the XT3 excite me more. Autofocus on the XT3 is good and better with every firmware update it seems. I can't comment on the Canon glass adaptor, since I sold all my Canon glass and have never tried the adaptor route. I would say though that proprietary glass is always the best way to go. And Fuji's glass is really super. I've been very happy with those results.

[@PixlloidMedia]

@@photowalk.podcast Thanks a lot for the quick reply and honest answer, appreciate :)

[@filmerdennis]

Love the fact you call your cameras "boxes". Awesome review. You got a new subscriber.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Everything used to be a box in my youth... the radio was a box... the telly of course was a box... "Son, switch the box on, I wanna watch the 6 o clock news..." - so cameras, well, they're my new box. :-)

[@buddyWalrus]

Neale James Hell even my camera bag is shaped more like a box than a bag!

[@stuartschaffner9744]

This is a really nice review of the mirrorless revolution and the APS-C revolution, by someone in the trenches. It certainly agrees with my experiences, except for the fact that the video never seems to mention that there arer other manufacturers of mirrorless APS-C cameras. There is a small company called Panasonic and another company-who-shall-not-be-named (rhymes with Slytherin and Sauron). Both companies had an effect on the revolution, sharing many of the heartaches and triumphs with the great Fujifilm. People not completely in the Fujifilm tribe can be assured that Neale's story largely applies to them too. So, again, thanks for a rather riveting chronologue of this journey over the past five years. I would also like to offer a suggestion that might help you in some areas you say that you find important. I can certainly appreciate that proper skin tones are vital to a wedding photographers, even when the ambient lighting varies. So why, oh why, would you ever shoot in JPEG, other than for backup? Your camera collects about 12 bits of information about the skin tones it observes. The camera's computer chip then uses the equivalent of Phase One or Lightroom's automatic development option to build an 8-bit rendering. This throws away well over 90% of the color information, so you have to hope that the chip got the skin tones right. I still think that good photographers, especially armed with color patch panels and artistic color toning schemes, can do a lot better. So, if you are a commercial wedding photographer and have spent thousands on fancy equipment, it makes sense to buy a color patch panel for $150 and start with a neutral color toning. After that, there are thousands of plug-in color toning schemes, including ones that replicate the much beloved Velvia film color profile.

[@ngtrongtri]

Sorry, my English is not good to understand what you are talking, but would you please answer me in the shortest way : should i change from Canon to Fuji in even (wedding, partype) shooting?

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hi there. I can't ever tell someone to swap no. It worked for me, and the stories in this film describe why. It doesn't work for everyone though and there will be just as many films out there where people have swapped back again. I think it would be a very good idea to borrow or rent some kit and see what you think?

[@fire23wong]

Subscribed

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you.

[@hooked4lifeca]

Enjoyed the video. I've been shooting Fujifilm now for for a few years, going back to when the X-E1 came out. Currently trying to make up my mind between the X-Pro2 (I have the 1 and an X100T) or the X-T3. Being strictly an amateur who shoots mostly street, a lot of the things in the X-T3 that are important to your wedding photography, aren't as big a deal for me. That said, I do worry about AF on the X-Pro2. I shoot mostly MF and zone focusing on the X-Pro1 and X100T simply because I don't trust the AF to get it right, nor keep up with me. I actually ended up using manual M mount Voigtlanders on the X-Pro1, instead of Fujifilm lenses, for this reason. The X100T rarely sees the lever on AF. How did you find AF performance X-Pro2 vs. X-T3? Some of your wedding situations are going to be like my street ones, so in that respect, your experience with the two cameras will be of value. My stuff: streetphotographyontario.ca

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hi there, and thanks for your question! I'm going to answer this on the new Fuji podcast I'm starting with Kevin Mullins... I'll announce it properly soon, but yours is one of the first questions we'll be answering.

[@hooked4lifeca]

@@photowalk.podcast Thanks, I'll be watching for the podcast. The X-Pro2 rangefinder format appeals to me more than the faux SLR layout of the X-T3, but I'll buy the X-T3 if the AF difference is significant. I'd love a camera that had a good AF bias toward foreground subjects, especially if it worked quickly. I also have an X-T10 which focuses reasonably quickly if I leave things like Face Detection off and only use AF-S. As soon as I begin turning on anything related to capturing motion, the AF performance bogs down. Since I'm often moving as well as the subject, as you can imagine, using only AF-S leaves me with a few misses, but it's the price I have to pay to have a camera that doesn't grind away when I try to trip the shutter.

[@adidasaddict]

Mate, did you have to make this video when I just finally decided on the A7 III haha

[@Petrolhead66]

Great vid and love your style. I am aso a Canon user for 10 years. Having just lgged around my 6D with 24-105 lens around Canada I am ready to move over to to an X-T3. I currently have a X-T30 but find that a bit too small but its given me the feel for Fuji. Just hope I dont regret selling the 6D

[@photowalk.podcast]

Well I certainly think you'll find the X-T3 a valuable tool in that kitbag... certainly when you're used to the 6D. I let my 6D2 and two 5D4s go this year, and I'll not lie, it's been a learning curve, but it's working out just fine!

[@kenmack9571]

My one and only Fuji camera was the ancient S2 but like you have had an eye on the Fuji journey and been impressed by the new X-T3 . Your low light JPEG shots with skin tones are very impressive maybe you could sometime offer your expertise on the set up and lighting used for these alongside the lens combination . Thanks for a great video .

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks Ken for the comment. Good idea for a video. I don't use a whole deal of additional lighting, but there are a couple of units I do use. Incidentally I have a new podcast coming out in the next week with Fujifilm X-Photographer Kevin Mullins as a double header, and these are the kind of things we're going to talk about.

[@allanredford6070]

seem to remember one Ken Rockwell, waxing lyrical over fuji skin tones (but not overall color balance). generally, any color bias is a bad thing as many people photograph a wide range of subjects in jpeg. xt3 is worth considering, maybe, but a FF system at a similar cost, is more tempting, even if pre-owned, imo.- in marginal light/backlit situations, which provide interesting, atmospheric shots. sidewise, Sony a7 system is comparable.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hi Allan, thanks for the thoughtful response to the film. I would agree that the full frame for me when photographing weddings may still take a lead in those marginally lit and backlit situ as you suggest, but not to the degree where I can no longer consider it possible to work with a smaller mirrorless. Price pointing is a strong pull for me too. And travel, well, don't get me started on just how much more I do with the cameras now I'm travelling light. But you make very valid points though.

[@paulpiasecki]

Great video Neale! I'm beginning to think I should have held off on the X-H1 and waited for X-T3, but really hoping for this new sensor in an X-Pro 3.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I guess in many respects with these two bodies a real element lies in whether you think IBIS is important. Both exceptional cameras of course, and I shall be watching for the P3 very excitedly....

[@alexinday1389]

Hello dear friend. Thanks for the great video. Man has my xt-10 but I also wanted to buy fuji, but now I’m not sure, the fact is that I’m a budding photographer and the trouble is that if you start then people don’t look at your work but at your camera when you come to them taking pictures they think that you have some kind of amateur photo partner when I’m with my xt-10 and don’t treat you seriously and they don’t even have a desire to ask you about a photographer, but can I look at your work? but they think about you that this is some kind of not serious guy and, in general, he takes pictures on a bar of soap, this is how people with fuji perceive us and it doesn’t give me any work. Yes, when you have a name and you are a cool photographer, people hire you because of your work and they are all exactly on what they are filming there. when I’m fuji people think about me that this guy is just a guy who fotkaet for instagram and no one is interested in me. and this stupidity of people spoils all desire to start with Fuji cameras

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hi Alex, and thanks for your comment. I photograph using Fujifilm all the time now, and not once have a run into the problem of people sneering at me because of a camera size. I wouldn't worry about it. I'd carry on doing what you're doing and let the work speak for itself. Sony cameras are pretty much the same size as say an XH1 and XT body... and I've never read a thread where a Sony photographer worries about the smaller size of camera. Granted, their glass size is larger, but think of it this way; over the course of time, so of the most iconic and important images have been made with small cameras like the Leica, with smaller glass on the front. Don't worry about what others say or think. Make your own art and be comfortable in your own shoes. Your work will speak for itself. Good luck :-)

[@alexinday1389]

@@photowalk.podcast Thank you very much for these words, it cheered me up and I will take good photos on what makes me more comfortable.

[@stepitup5409]

Love the description about being married to canon but loving the fujifilm... I feel exactly the same way.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for the comment. Glad it resonated. ;-)

[@simonrhys]

Great video!! You are very good behind and in front of the camera! You've earned a sub!! I'm hoping to get hold of a xt3 for a test soon!

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you Simon - and enjoy that XT3 test... what do you shoot with at the moment?

[@diba4645]

big wow. love it

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thank you. Appreciate you dropping by.

[@SavageCivilian3]

Welcome to the family

[@photowalk.podcast]

And I think that's exactly how it feels!

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Well, put. The thing I hate the most about my GH4 is skin tones. I'm interested in filmmaking: fishing adventure documentaries really.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Woh, what a great filming genre... fishing adventures! I hear a lot of folk who talk much about the weather proofing on the latest Fujifilm cameras, which would of course be vital for that kind of film making!

[@quite1enough]

what about dust resistance? is it better than, let's say, a6400?

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for the message John. No idea about the A6400, it is not a camera I have even held, let alone used. Dust resistance comes down to good husbandry; making sure you change lenses carefully, holding a body down as you interchange and so on - which is why I think the Canon concept of closing the opening when detaching a lens is genius. Now there's something I'd like to see on a future Fuji brand camera.

[@quite1enough]

@@photowalk.podcast Thanks for fast response! Things is, I had a very hard to clean sensor dust, despite the camera was in box with lens (16-50 kit) on body when I bought, and lens was never detached, I didn't put my camera in any harsh weather conditions and I'm always very careful in how I use and keep the tech, and since I'm more video guy, I begin to considering switching the systems, although, other than that dust issue I have no definitive reason to do so...

[@photowalk.podcast]

@@quite1enough hi John. Ha, I wasn't so speedy this time! You're absolutely right about the difficulty in cleaning dust from that sensor. Zooming in and out is known of course to suck dust into the chamber, and I would imagine that's what's happening here. It's an anomaly of design that can happen with all lens/camera combos when detachable is considered. Bloomin' pain though!

[@GabrieleNunnari]

I have to say that I love the video introduction, so iI Subscribe just for it(and the content of course).

[@photowalk.podcast]

Isn't it funny. I had one chap point out only a day or three ago he loathed the introduction. Couldn't see past the fact it was a 'middle aged' chap drinking tea. Crap was a word he used too. But then you're the opposite and even subbed because of it. Now there's pressure and confusion all in equal measure. :-) Appreciate your sub Gabriele.

[@Photographicelements]

A Casio digital watch from 1984 had more computing power than the Apollo 11 mission to the moon capsule

[@photowalk.podcast]

Woh.... now THERE'S something I didn't know!

[@austindewart9709]

It sounds to me like the Canon cameras like the 5D IV and L lenses are the absolute premium, but with more weight and cost, whereas Fuji and their system is the more practical, cheaper and lighter setup that is good enough.

[@photowalk.podcast]

I'm not quite sure I think of it as 'good enough.' I have higher hopes and demands of a camera system I use to make money with. Thanks for dropping by. Appreciate it.

[@austindewart9709]

I currently run a studio and use 2 5d IVs and a hoard of ii L lenses for most of my work. The two biggest negatives are the weight of the equipment and the cost. The weight in particular for personal use can sometimes be too much. I'll have to look into Fuji more, but I may acquire a Fuji setup for my personal use.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hey Austin, that's the way most folk dip their toe in the water. It's a curve, but not such a large one. You've hit the nail on the head with the weight issue. Be interested to know how you feel if you take that direction. Let me know?

[@swoody42]

Great Video Neale, but what's the music you used at the end of it?

[@photowalk.podcast]

Its from Epidemic Sound.... Dear Friend, Sugar Blizz - thanks for dropping by @swoody42

[@immtokyo]

Hi Neale, I couldn't see a reference anywhere in the video or in the comments section - so can I ask whether you used the X-T3 to record this video (or parts of this video)?

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hi @imtokyo - so for this one it was really an X-T2 excursion, since for a lot of the time I was holding the X-T3 in my hand. Certainly the body and lens combo I use for the vlog elements on a gimbal is perfect. Thanks for the comment.

[@Lastman10101]

subbed and pushed notification bell

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thats very kind of you Josh... pressure on now to make good follow up material. I'm intrigued as this has been one of my few 'on fire' films, to find out what new subs would like to see, or understand... is it Fujifilm you came for? Or is it tutorial stuff in the future, or story built stuff or or or... I would be interested to know.

[@monlegaspi]

Hahaha that intro 👊🤣🤣🤣👍 gonna purchase the xt3 thru Amazon..watch out 😉

[@photowalk.podcast]

You won't be disappointed!!!!!

[@goswo]

You and Kevin. Ohhhh you two... 📸

[@piotrwydmuch9413]

Hey Neale. What's your opinion shooting 23mm 1.4 on X-T3? Is it very slow in AF-C ? And what about the AF noise? (How would you compare it to 23mmf2?). I'm just about to get an X-T3 with a 23mm lens (only one for now), but don't know which one to go for.

[@photowalk.podcast]

So if it's speed of focus you want, the 23mm F2 every time. The 1.4 labours and hunts a little from time to time, though I can't help thinking the images are somewhat more lively from the latter lens. I have the 35mm F2 and just don't use it, in fact I should probably let it go as it's sat in a cupboard right now behind paper clip bottles and other bobs of stationery. The 1.4 is not a lens you choose for speed of focus, so if it's quick street work or similar I would deffo opt for the F2.

[@piotrwydmuch9413]

Thank you very much. That's very helpful. I think i'll try testing both before i decide, but it's more likely that i'll get the 1.4. I have my Nikon for work and since i'm just slowly planning to try the Fujifilm system for fun AF speed is not the biggest concern (and i'm sure i'd regret not having the 1.4's lowlight benefits as well).

[@blurayauthority]

I went from Nikon to Fuji and don't regret it at all. I've got the XH-1, not the XT-3, but I trust you get the idea/point.

[@jaeAre200]

awesome video! very entertaining to watch. loved the humor. camera reviews need more humor!!!!

[@davidlorenzo285]

Thanks for the Review I been thinking about getting into the fuji system.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks David, appreciate your time. It's a leap for many people, myself included, when you make the final swap from something you're very familiar with, but it soon becomes something second nature again.

[@chowinsider89]

The first photographer's Instagram is spelled wrong...it's markusxandersen (e not o).

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for the feedback. I so wish it were possible to change a film rather than take it down and replace. I'll change in the notes though.

[@acmdv]

I got my X-T3 last weekend, I wasn't able to test it until yesterday & like you I could only edit the JPEGS as Lightroom doesn't support the X-T3 yet (Adobe say it's coming soon), you can check out the results here:- 500px.com/da_vall/galleries/fujifilm-x-t3

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Great review really enjoyed this I shoot canon at work and Nikon at home until the first x100 which became my travel cam I loved and hated it in equal measure then moved to the x100t which I loved then drown in a tragic accident currently I use the x100f which amazes me every shot. I shoot stills for my channel almost exclusively with the F it's a beast BUT I do like the sound of the xt3 😏 top watch this mate happy to sub you 👍🏼

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for taking your time in commenting. That X100F is a super camera, perfectly sized for always being with you too!

[@paultaylorphotography9499]

Neale James totally agree it packs a hellova punch for its modest size 👍🏼

If you look at dpreviews iso chart the x-t3 looks to have more noise at high iso than the x-t2 and X-H1...

[@photowalk.podcast]

I saw that yes... can't say I have found that myself. I don't really really pixel peep, but I seriously haven't found that. Interestingly I was shooting a wedding today where the bride's father ironically is involved in chip and sensor projects, and he explained exactly how the sensor in the X-T3 works... far better than I did... it does sound like a really exciting development. Fujifilm and Sony and other camera brands all working toward these improvements will only help us all achieve the standards we'd love to work with. 10 years ago remember, we were happy to work with 2.8 lenses and 1600 max ISOs... it seems to be moving at a million miles an hour!

[@MynkxODOOM]

i shoot with a canon 5d4 for sports. with a 70200 mostly do you think this xt3 would replace that.. i shoot hockey and automotive

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hi Cody, I'm no sports shooter, so I am not the best to ask. The equiv lens from Fujinon is the 50-140 and it's a crisp lens, no doubt. I've used it and did some stuff at a vintage racer meet a while back. Seemed to work well for me, albeit the cars were moving far less swiftly. Focus on the X-T3 is lightning quick compared to where we were, IMHO. I'm finding focus to be sharper for me right now for wedding work, and I was a committed 5Div shooter since introduction. Can you hire one and a 50-140?

[@kaduzeratv]

Several months after, now what is on your bag for weddings? Whats your setup?

[@photowalk.podcast]

Ricardo T. M. Hi there. So the bag is 2x XT3, 1x XH1 (an addition for any filming). Lenses: 16, 23, 56 and 10-24. I do have other lenses but those are the ones I favour and carry constantly. :-)

[@kaduzeratv]

@@photowalk.podcast Thx a lot for the answer! Love your videos ;)

[@vpr5562]

Neale, i know i am late to the party, but would you share how you edit your photos. It would be super valuable info. I am a7R3 shooter, wedding one, but i find myself in time consuming sessions, editing & editing... Yes, i rarely miss focus, but still. May be that is the reason to look towards Fuji.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks for your message. I've always shied from doing a 'how to edit photos' film, mainly because of the flack you get from the pixel peepers when you do those kinds of things. I have however been thinking of making one that deals with black and white if that would be of any help? I'm interested though, why would you want to swap if you rarely miss focus? What's your reasoning behind wanting to make that move? Is it the feeling of the camera in your hand... etc?

[@vpr5562]

​@@photowalk.podcast Hey there. Personally i am kind of a person who sees something, understands it and may be tries it myself, with my own curve and i think there are more people like me, learning from example. Thats why i think it might be useful. I've seen many story-telling, composition-wonderful photos(per my opinion) and many has been bad edited. Regarding the X-T3 shift (or adding it) it first reason - might be a GAS, i guess. The R3 failed me only once for 1 year, during a wedding (i shot may be 15). It could't focus at all, but after a 6 seconds restart, all was fine. Second reason - I've played extensively for 2 weeks with x-t1 and 32 1.8 zeiss. I liked the combo - light, funny to use, gets me even more creative (may be a salt of marketing working in my head). And it was everywhere with me.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Funny, but I started to form some plans for an edit video last night... it wouldn't be exceptionally long, as I'm a very basic editor. (Perhaps another reason for shying from them.) As for the swap reason, it sounds to me like you've been thinking hard about the camera. You've paired it with a lens that's not 'standard,' so you've clearly been doing some homework and having enjoyment using it. ;-)

[@chuck90504]

Fuji must be paying for this ad, it's been showing in my feed for many days. Not convinced a crop is on the same level as FF, shot with crop too long.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Nope. I can't say that are or would. They have far higher people up the chain than me when it comes to views, an ambassadorial scheme and so on. There is some traction generally around the subject, hence the appearance I guess. I've not heard one thing from Fujifilm, honest guvnor (as they say here in the UK). I hear what you mean about crop v FF... but this wasn't really a crop v FF film... it was more about the feelings of using a camera. I'm equally looking forward in the next couple of years to picking up Canon's offerings and seeing what they have produced. Thank you for dropping by.

[@KMMEDIA1]

Very interesting to see. What I love about fuji is 60p in 4K. For wedding job You simply must have it and this is according to me the main reason why people (especially wedding movie makers) will switch very fast. Canon had no choice because implementing 60p would destroy the pro segment of c200. I wonder how long they will be able to follow this strategy of protecting other product lines. Coming back to the topic, being a canon system user for many years, the 4k60p and price is the only highlight for me if I compare this camera with EOS R. EOS R has much better dual pixel AF, for sure better colours out of the box, c-log, better screen and the new lenses are very good.

[@photowalk.podcast]

It's been a while I know since your comments. I think the systems, certainly the X-H2s that I now use have brought the cameras closer together. I would agree that Canon colour, is still very much a benchmark.

[@russdixon614]

great vid, i'm due a XT3 next week, can I get rid of my Canon kit??? it's coming i'm sure, like you my Canon comes out for portrait work, but the Fuji is my travel camera, I just need to get my head over the Non full frame, after spending so long lusting after full frame.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Thanks Russ. It is a journey for sure. The FF thing is something that still wanders round my conscience - but the more I use this as my only system, the more I find how strong and fun it is. As I say, there are those that just live to loathe this brand, and that will drag you down too. Try not to embrace that noise, though do take note of the more constructive stuff, of which there is some out there. Good to meet you.

[@storieswithaly1247]

I switched from Nikon and canon to Olympus a while back (em1 mk ii) with a range of its pro lenses. Love it but want to do more video shoot and get even better performance. Been watching and thinking about Fuji. The xh1 did not convince me enough. The xt3 neither as want ibis and use the fully articulated screen a lot so not willing to sacrifice that. Waiting to see if Fuji includes those in next upgrades to make it worthwhile adding to my Olympus or even switching.

[@Sophie-pp1pd]

Hey Neale, do you have a wedding on your blog or website, which is shootet with the XT-3?

[@photowalk.podcast]

On my blog yes... the first one on www.nealejames.com/blog/ (De Vere Beaumont), the the Portsmouth wedding underneath that - both completely X-T3... I'm also making a film about using the camera at weddings too.

[@cesarebonazza]

Great Review your mind is on the right place

[@photowalk.podcast]

Hi Cesare, thanks for that, really kind of you.

[@andytee88]

I'm considering making a switch to Fuji or Sony, but for the reason which you disapprove of. The LCD screen, I'm a few that prefers a tilting screen, flip screen has no benefits to my personally.

[@chasemedia1821]

Just jumped ship from Canon after a decade to the new X-T3 myself. There's a learning curve from Canon's simple menu interface, but OH the things the X-T3 can do. The lenses are far sharper from what I've seen so far. Not looking back.

[@curtisbridges]

The X-T3 brought me here, the Macallan let me know you had great taste.

[@photowalk.podcast]

Tell you what Curtis... the tipple helps everything appear in shallow depth of field too! :-) Thanks for the comment.

[@sokvutheara5786]

If I could only afford 1 len(beside 18-55mm), so Which should it be ? Great video sir :))

[@photowalk.podcast]

Give me a little more context on what you like to shoot so I can help? Do you make portraits, or are you into street shooting... what kind of stuff do you like?

[@sokvutheara5786]

I only shoot for fun like everyday live and travel

[@photowalk.podcast]

@@sokvutheara5786 Well if I were shooting that kind of thing, you have a zoom already, which will cover you for a pretty good range, so I might think about something like a nice fast prime to go with it. Something like the 23mm?

[@zalle1]

Flipping screen is a horrible idea, but Fuji heard you and they did it for the X-T4...

[@photowalk.podcast]

Well its nice to be listened to I guess. :-) Although it all seems a little irrelevant right now. Sadly. Keep safe.

[@derekblankmccoy]

Im also a wedding photographer, normally shoot with two cameras, a 35mm on one and 85mm/135mm on the other. As Canon has been such dicks the last few years, I dipped my toe into Fuji with an X100F. I shot a wedding anniversary switching long lenses on my Canon and the X100F on the side for wider shots. I have to say the images were amazing. However in the church the Canon images were considerably cleaner and like you say the skin tones were more natural. Not to mention my Canon battery dropped 1 bar at the end of the day, the fuji was dead before after breakfast. I can't say I'll be switching just yet. Maybe the new sensor changes things. Also, I will find it hard to let go of the Canon 135mm F2, thats lens has magic inside it.