WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FUJIFILM?

In this video, we answer the eternal question...
What happened to your Fujifilm???
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[@PhotoTrekr]

Believe me, the older you get, the less romantic those big old heavy dslrs become. But, they look great on a shelf. I only have three camera bodies that I keep on a shelf. Those are the Nikon EM, FM, and FE because they were my first cameras. And although they were film cameras, they are about the size of today's mirrorless cameras.

[@lesberkley3821]

I am old. I still like using my D610 (and F100). They aren't all that heavy.

[@PhotoTrekr]

@@lesberkley3821 Heavy to me. But, enjoy.

[@powbobs]

I regularly carry my Nikon D4. How weak are people who think cameras are too heavy to carry?

[@PhotoTrekr]

@@powbobs I'm 70 years old and I've been shooting for around 45 years. I've used 35mm film cameras, medium format film cameras, large format film cameras, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras. I prefer using mirrorless cameras now.

[@powbobs]

@@PhotoTrekr I shoot Nikon DSLR’s, Fujifilm and Sony mirrorless, and Nikon 35mm film. I just bought a Hasselblad 500CW. I’m so excited. I need to get an appropriate enlarger lens.

[@patrick_gingras]

I resonate with your enjoyment of DSLRs, though maybe for a different reason. I mainly shoot to remember and document things in my life (family events, trips, etc.). As opposed to professional work, the pace is slow and the stakes are low. I find that a more analog experience increases my enjoyment, and makes taking photos enhance my experience. Being able to see through glass what I’m about to capture, focusing by directly moving lens elements myself, and a satisfying shutter are very important to me. I’m lucky enough to own a Leica M10 (with a dent in the top to get me a KEH bargain), but I think an old DSLR does the same thing. It’s like a friend who comes with me on my trips. Anyway I dunno what I’m getting at here lol

[@Dustyphoto915]

“Pace is slow and the stakes are low.” I like that. That’s why I’m grateful to be a hobbyist and not a pro.

[@najeebahmad3103]

I loved hearing your walk down memory lane and what has drawn you to various cameras. What comes through more than anything is your genuine passion for what you do and your openness to embrace what any given camera has to offer. Thank you!

[@JoernR]

@Pepe Pupu - "memory lane" ;)

[@najeebahmad3103]

@@JoernR typo

[@najeebahmad3103]

@@pepepupu9379 typo!

[@jamespkuzman]

The X-E2, X-E2s, and X-E3 are the perfect Fujifilm cameras in many ways. I have a soft spot for the 16MP sensor in the X-E2 and X-E2s, which is why I've held onto my original X-T1. It's not the fastest camera to work with, but the files are really beautiful.

[@Being_Joe]

I had a X-E2s with a Meike 35mm and it was one of my favorite combos ever. I enjoyed it more than the X-T2 but I sold the X-E2s because TBH the X-T2 is a superior camera in many ways. I traded the X-T2 for a Leica M3 which I love but I keep my eyes out for a used X-E2s/3.

[@TCinSoCal]

Yeah.. I think X-E2 is my favorite Fuji colors out of them all.

[@Being_Joe]

@@TCinSoCal form factor was what I valued most.

[@TCinSoCal]

@@Being_Joe understand. I’ve always wanted an X-T1.. better handling, EVF & WR!!

[@rowmaniax1998]

I sold my XT-1 along the 7D to grab the freshly released XT-3. God if I miss that camera! I'm looking forward to buy it again, but cannot find any used XT1 anymore...

[@ryanhoviolin]

Always love your videos, Omar! I’m a Fujifilm shooter for personal and professional use for about 5 years now. Loving it 😉 Would like to tease you two lenses for the Fuji system: Viltrox 13mm F1.4 (19.5mm) and the new Viltrox 75mm F1.2 Pro (112mm). These are incredible lenses that I have tried lately on my XH2. They are cheap and cheerful (compared to native lenses) and the image quality is sooo good! If you combine that with the XH2S with their stacked 26MP sensor and new firmware, might be able to get closer to your Sony 😊 just a thought. But love your work!

[@andyh5666]

Yep, love the Viltrox 13mm on my various Fuji bodies. Great for astro too.

[@forgottenamericana]

Being a former fuji shooter myself, I used to always be looking for youtubers to watch that shoot fuji. I notice when you get into following a channel and they change camera brands it gets people in a knot. Also, there's alot more Sony, Canon and Nikon channels, so when you find a fuji youtuber you hope they stay with your brand. I don't shoot fuji anymore (I shoot Leica and Panasonic now), but still enjoy your videos. Shoot whatever brand you like :-)

[@barclayjb]

Oh Omar. I don't know if I agree with everything you say, or if you influence everything I think. (doesn't matter). Side note: My oldest just had his first baby (I'm a grandfather), and he just bought a used xt-4. I fed the addiction with a gift of my 18-55 2.8/4. Life goes on.

[@OA5ive]

For high fashion and product photography I use mainly the Nikon D850, for everything else such as family, maternity, events and day to day I use the Fuji XT-5

[@uglytuco3829]

I'm on a D850 mainly shoot wildlife, nature and some urban. I've also gotten into street, but it's such a pain with such a huge body. How's the XT-5 compared to the Nikon?

[@harrisontownend9146]

i started watching your channel when you got the xt20 as i was interested in one. ive now owned it for 6 years and could not be happier, I currently use it for motorcycle photography at my local mountain road.

[@stuartmeador8993]

The Fuji X-T5 is a definite step up from the previous Fuji X cameras I have used...

[@andersblomster]

A lot of photographers use catch phrases like, cameras are only tools and state that they do not care what brand they use. You are one of the few, where I feel that this is actually true. While I prefer certain brands I really love that you move between all of them effortlessly and enjoy them all. Allbeit for different reasons. Great video as always Omar!

[@jrodewald2010]

Thanks for the honesty and openness about it all. I've been a Nikon shooter for decades and feel guilty in a way for considering other brands. I'm at a crossroads, ready to drop DSLR and embrace mirrorless but I just can't wrap my mind around the Z72. I'm waiting, and waiting to see what fills the gap between it and the Z9. Im OK with it all, I do mostly nature work attached to a tripod with long shutter speeds. But, I also enjoy street. So it's great to see what some of these FUJIs are capable of and I look forward to seeing how that could let me explore that other passion. Thanks!

[@carmenfissenden2530]

Omar, you are always watchable and inspirational . I no longer use Canon or Nikon gear as it was too heavy , as were Pentax . Getting older and looking to avoid neck ache , I switched to Olympus . As I point out to friends who ask what camera I use I tell them that it is the image that matters and the story it tells . Your shots , Omar are full of stories and it is that which will continue to bring you clients . As a family guy, you can never have too many images of the children growing up snd generations later will fall in love with them as your wife and children have over the years . Keep posting your thoughts with us and I and others will love them as we always have . Good video, Omar .

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

We love your honesty. Most of us tend to hide our primaeval thoughts that our reasoning fights against, not you, which is so relieving. Thanks for being you Omar.

[@Mart1n2007]

Completely agree with the Nikon comments. I got a canon r6 for action as z6ii couldn’t cope, with fast moving dogs and I have tried! (and tried) A z6iii this year with z9 style af eye tracking is what I am hoping for as it has every thing else I need.

[@Deminimis2]

Nice journey but mine was a lot more chaotic because I did not know what I was doing and watching all these photographers saying this is the one to get made it even more confusing. It took me awhile but I figured out what was right for me. I found this out by actually using all these different equipment until a little light went off in my head. That they are all really good and I just needed to listen to myself. It was then that I started to sell all of those equipment that I rarely used. I even sold two of my favorite Sony lens. The 55mm Zeiss and the Tamron 28-75mm. It was so hard for me to let them go but I had no body for them. I also felt that as long as I had those lens the temptation to go back to Sony just was too great. So now I am committed to Fuji. Got my new XT5 and a used EX3. This works for me. I guess that’s what really matters.

[@sidvicious3129]

RayT, you hit it right on the head, it's what works best for you and what will help you realize your potential as a photographer. Great job here and the most important thing is, you will be able to teach someone else that was in your situation. Fuji makes great bodies and lenses.

[@manuelight]

What lenses did you get to go along your fuji?

[@kevinl1492]

I started watching this because of the Fuji clickbait title. I just bought an old Fuji camera to get back to the x100S files that I loved a few years ago - but with a functioning autofocus system. But my main actitivity these days is events and theatre publicity shots. So, when you moved on to your work cameras, that got really interesting. Very interesting thoughts on wide angle primes (20mm and 24mm). I just gave up on my mirrorless cameras to go back to two DSLRs that focus instantly in the dark and have batteries that last for a whole event. But you have to think through what your settings are producing because you sure can't see it in real time (kind of like a rangefinder in that respect). But no more focus points that wander around randomly as you accidently touch the touch screen and face recognition that lands on the wrong face half the time. Great video. Thanks.

[@thebrain90s]

Nikon really doesn't get enough credit for their colors!! I share your love of the d700. Also, you really need to give the Canon r6 Mark ii a try. I think you'd love it! Also, you can adapt a Sigma 105mm f/1.4 on it :)

[@jaegerschtulmann]

I had the sigma 105mm f1.4 for sony and man it was amazing, ultimately I sold it as I didn't want to bring it much out and it's a bit too tight for my small studio. Nothing beats the bokeh of this lens.

[@rodneytopor1846]

I also started using Fujifilm with an X100S on Zach Arias's recommendation, and later moved to an X-T2 and X-T5.

[@j4nv]

Your explanation about your preferred event setup is just GOLD. Thank you Omar!

[@pete6604]

I love that idea of having a "noir" camera! Some of my favorite outings with a digital camera have been exploring a city or landscape with my Fuji X100S shooting Red Filter B+W JPEGs. I did a project before with the Ricoh GRii shooting their "positive film" jpeg setting. It's a freeing way to shoot.

[@Artshreddersoon]

I also use Sony A74. I have used the 20mm 1.8 for the last year but I recently started using the sigma 14-24 instead and I am really enjoying the results. I may not use the 20mm as much going forward.

[@giselesmith7795]

When I went digital awhile back and was researching a replacement for my Nikon film SLR(that was stolen!), you were one of the resources I saw that leaned me into Fujifilm. I was not happy with what I saw from Nikon at the time and the XT-2 felt so good in my smaller hands; plus the controls-so much like what I had lost! And as you have said many times...these cameras are just fun to use. I still use the XT-2 because I am not a pro and can't justify an upgrade-yet. More for lenses, right? I loved your trip down "memory lane" and hearing your choices on cameras for work and play.

[@martindawson]

Thanks for this video. I use Fuji and I’ve been trying to use it for everything, but it’s nice to hear your views and find out that actually it’s not suitable for everything and it’s ok to want to use other systems. I get portraits off my Canon 5D Classic that are just gorgeous and I can’t get that look on the Fuji.

[@JHuffPhoto]

I often think about ditching my Fujifilm cameras for the superior (focus) performance of the Sony A7iv. I have toyed with the idea of getting an A7iv and Sigma 24-70 f2.8. I know that this combo would give great performance but I cannot justify having that and the Fujifilm gear I already have. I would then be a cell phone or big rig kinda photographer. I don't do photography as a business so I cannot justify having all that gear. If I were to go the Sony route I would start with the 2.8 zoom and then probably add some 1.8 primes. I guess I could get the Sony and keep my X100V, sell the rest and have a bit of the best of both worlds. I will just have to think on it for a bit. I don't want to make a decision based on GAS.

[@glenndavisimages9025]

Bought the XT 20 at the beginning and am still using it. Used Sugru (another of your vids) to build up the finger and thumb grips and was so happy with it I bought a second XT20 so I’ll always have all that I want. Thank you Omar.

[@Deetroiter]

I’ve always been a Pentax and Leica owner. Recently I purchased my first Fuji (xpro 3) and really enjoying it. My Leica and Pentaxes have just been sitting in their bags. Sure, my FF might give ‘better’ quality photos. The Leica glass might be a step up in comparison…but none of that matters. The Fuji just has something about it that makes me want to find anything and everything to shoot photos of. The recipe aspect is genius! Very cool of Fuji to give that freedom to users to explore and create. I literally got my xpro 3 the day before they officially discontinued it, so I was fortunate to get my hands on it. I sure hope they release an xpro 4!

[@shred3005]

I’ve been using mainly an X-E1 and X-E4 for the last two years and they are fun cameras with great IQ. I prefer to use them with primes as they are more balanced than with the heavier zoom lenses (no surprise there) but the X-E4 button layout is annoying when you’re day travelling and using the camera all day. The old, slow X-E1 is better in that regard. But what I was going to say is that after my last trip I picked up my Pentax K-1ii again and what a joy it’s been to compose images through that DSLR optical viewfinder and while it’s a big beast it feels great in the hand, the ergonomics work better for me and the moment of pressing the shutter is more satisfying. I keep shooting Fuji but I can’t imagine ever giving up my Pentax DSLR. If they stop making them I’ll buy the last one if stock and have two of them to keep for life (I have a Pentax *istD since 2004 - yes 19yrs and it’s still working fine so I’m not worried about longevity).

[@Deetroiter]

@@shred3005 Absolutely! I can say without a doubt that my K1ii is the best camera I have for fitting my hands. I have larger hands and it fits absolutely perfectly where as the other ones I feel like I'm clasping them instead of gripping them. I definitely feel that the K1ii is one of the last great DSLR's made and considering how everything's moving towards mirrorless, it will possibly remain as one of the last great DSLR's. I usually use a 43mm FA limited and the combination is just pure magic! I look at my Fuji camera as the fun every day carry, but if I want to do some serious business, it's ALL Pentax!

[@patricecantin2797]

Always love to see photos of my home town from the eyes of others. Old Quebec City is a must shoot in any season. Made my day!

[@cotswoldphotographers]

Absolutely Omar, cameras are tools and it’s really good to cross pollinate 😊 my main system is Nikon and I must say that the Z9 is a game changer for Nikon so I’m excited about the future for their smaller bodies. Z9 is a tank so definitely not for everyone but wow what a camera. I love my X100v for what I need it for and I am in total admiration for the Fuji system and where they are taking their mounts. We need to share our love for all systems whatever they may be because it’s the photography that matters and we must use the tools that inspire us for the job at hand whatever that might be 🙏

[@cotswoldphotographers]

@@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas I totally agree, unfortunately Nikon are not the size of both canon and Sony so infrastructure is completely different and when you add the problems of the last 3 years it’s not surprising. However, I’m confident that Nikon users are going to be rewarded with their patience and going by what I’ve experienced with the Z9 it’s going to be worth the wait 🤞

[@kaminobatto]

Yep, I love shooting with different gear too. It inspires me differently. I am also not letting go of any DSLRs anytime soon, I love that ruggedness you talked about and I enjoy the shooting experience with a DSLR too much to let go. And that 70-200mm L II is just delicious! I shot my first (and only) wedding with it while I was still learning the ropes and and I still consider the shots from that event as some of my best shots because of that lens.

[@okyeabuddyguy]

In some ways the DSLR was the best of both worlds (film and mirrorless). I think the optical pentaprisms connect you a little more to the photography aspect of what you are doing, seeing real light reflected into the eye instead of just an electronic viewfinder. But then you have an LCD on the back which you can use for live view, exposure preview, etc. Tilt screens and IBIS exists on many IBIS and as you mentioned, many of them are rugged (and a few are compact as well, like the 6D and Pentax KP and many other APS DSLRs). I often get tired of looking through a EVF and opt for my DSLR. I think this is why the x100v and xpro are so popular with many people. You can still frame with real light and that's what photography is all about, light. The purely digital screen experience detracts from it at times.

[@SilverLarry]

When I bought my Z6ii, I knew the A7IV was a better camera. I just had so much Nikon glass. But now, like you, I'm waiting to see what Nikon releases this year before deciding if I want to stick with them or jump on the Sony train.

[@cobus770105]

I enjoyed this video thoroughly. Just hearing you talk about how you think and experience your photography and your reasons for using the equipment you use, make for informative and entertaining material. Thanks.

[@ParthRastogi]

even I was regretting buying an XE-4 as I noticed most of the shots weren't as sharp as rx100v2. then I realized that the rx100v2 had a killer ibis and xe4 doesn't. however then I started learning to increase my shutter to 100< to counter that and now it's better than ever. I am surprised by the image quality I get out of my xe4. I am also planning to get 18-55 for handheld video since it has OIS.

[@crsantin]

I still like dslrs. I picked up a Canon 5d classic to go along with my 5DII. Wonderful cameras. I love the files from them. I have an XT-1 and the 35mm f2 which I quite like too. I also have a m43 kit which I love. Too many wonderful cameras to stick to only one brand.

[@laurelb8372]

Loved this walk through Omar. I love the Nikon 105mm, never disappoints. If you ever get chance, try 50mm Zeiss on your Fuji XT’s, wonderful macro and more. On Nikon Z a little cheap & cheerful 40mm f2 for walk around amazed me.

[@stephenschmid492]

Great video, Omar. When I first got serious about photography in 2017, yours was the first KZbin video that I checked out for some help with my X-T20. I was just looking for a quick instruction on a particular setting as I recall. I was frustrated that I couldn't just very quickly find the answer to my very specific question (although you did have the answer in your video). I didn't understand then what the whole KZbin photography channel world was all about. Over time, I grew to appreciate your channel and what you bring to it. Thank you.

[@paristo]

Olympus was amazingly great in the film era with their OM series, where lens aperture and body shutter speed were aligned for left hand use, and they worked to always balance EV. So if you rotated (viewing from back of the camera) the aperture to clockwise like f/2 -> f/2.8 -> f/4, and then you turned shutter speed as well clockwise, you got the same exposure value as the shutter speed went from 1/125 -> 1/60 -> 1/30. As well on the eye-level viewfinder you had exposure metering needle on the left side, + up as overexposure, and - down as underexposure. You got to use camera quickly as you rotated the exposure rings to same direction as you needed needle to move. So if your exposure was under by needle pointing down (clockwise), then you needed it to go counter-clockwise, so you rotated exposure dials counter-clockwise to get exposure needle rise. That was so easy when you could just choose that which one you adjust, shutter speed or aperture, to get proper exposure by secondary effect. And you did it with left hand, where your right was ready to release shutter to get the timing correct. When Olympus then made eventually the m4/3 system, they made best body ever made by anyone, in E-M1. The dual-dials + 2x2 lever really made big change how to handle camera. Never was required to take-off index finger or thumb from the two dials, never to miss the timing because index finger would be off from shutter dial to adjust front dial. Flip the 2x2 switch from position 1 to 2, and you got now those two dials work as ISO (rear) and white balance (front). Quickly to adjust settings and never miss the shot because index finger stays constantly on the shutter button. Adding a third dial to adjust ISO doesn't make really sense. As it is not part of the exposure, even when it changes the lightness. So one can just keep base ISO if so wanted, but nice that you can set it quickly as well as white balance for the JPEG shooters. I have wanted to like Fuji in the 10 years. They have some great innovations like the X-T2 rear screen. Totally best design there ever has been done. You get best screen for photographers, and even for videographers. But I just feel how all physical knobs in Fuji cameras are just obsolete, when you need to anyways use the front/rear dials to really do things faster. And Fuji is same as with Sony, ergonomics could be much better. Sometimes I pull Canon 5D Mk2 out from the bag, and remind me as well from the Canon design, but so dislike about the ergonomics after while. Big, heavy and just bad. Now the Nikon Z and Canon R bodies, I just shake my head that how they managed to fail in ergonomics again. But same time Olympus failed, again, by implementing rear joystick (as you used those rear/front dials to move AF point around as well!) and then separating front dial from shutter release button. And then they started again make larger bodies since E-M1 II. For larger bodies, E-M1X body is best shaped, if you are one that shoots in automatic modes. But otherwise E-M1 wins it as well. What I really find odd in any camera manufacturer, is that they really do not utilize the digital camera capabilities. Every electronically read switch, button, knob, ring etc should be utilized as a Input. Meaning, Focus-By-Wire rings should be possible be considered as two buttons (Left/Right as different buttons, with a digital stepping as presses after rotation starts) or any dial. This was suggested to Olympus 12 years ago, and it was Canon that utilized this in their R series. If someone wants to bind specific function to any button, they should be able to do so! If they want to make a front dial as On/Off switch, then let them! Like rotate to left to start camera, rotate to right to turn it off! And every button (except shutter release button) should be possible be bind in three modes: - Short press (< 500 ms) - Long press (> 500 ms) - Double press (< 500 ms) Now you would be able to do things with anything. Example short press to select WB selection. Long press to open color mode, and double press to select ISO. Or long press to start video recording, double press to stop recording. Who ever really starts to utilize the digital processing in cameras will revolutionize the industry. By allowing users to select every mode to be enabled or disabled. Sony was on great path with the "Photo Memories App" or what ever it was, but they so failed to really utilize it. Make it Open Source, allow people to write the logical functions with python and get people to download and install those to cameras. And every lens that is digital, should be programmable as well. Sigma was on the right path with their dock idea, but it was useless as it was for just couple firmware updates and nothing else really. To adjust the front/back focus should be possible be done with body and saved in lens (like IIRC the Canon did). But how about really adjusting all focusing speeds, the customized focus limiter (if body doesn't offer that, like Olympus did) and program the lens buttons and switches as wanted. All should be possible be done with camera body, mounting lens and then using USB to computer to do those things. Another thing is that cameras should finally have a lot more RAM. Nikon D850/D500 had a 1.25 GB of RAM for the buffer. Today you could install a DDR4-3200 or DDR5-3200 (25600 MB/s or 39200 MB/s, you can go as high as 73500 MB/s if going for crazy speeds) in about 12-16 GB for really unlimited buffer, or get something crazy like 24-32 GB for all kind post-processing capabilities to utilize those 8-16 CPU cores the cameras has. Like how about doing that LiveND buffering for every possible camera mode, like combined with focus stacking? Or HDR with focus stacking? It would dramatically change the way to do photography in many areas where one could just process all the data if wanted by sacrificing batch process times. At that time 32-bit raw file would really benefit when one could do a focus bracketing with HDR, with 150 frames without waiting card writing. And time to move away from the SD/XQD and go directly a la RED, with M.2 SSD or NvME with crazy 550-7500 MB/s rates, and you get cheaply something like 256 MB drive for 40 dollars. Just open the hatch and insert it in, and close. 1 Terabyte cost like 65 dollars.

[@ronaldxdriver]

For me~ an ex-photographer Canon 5D IV still my best choice which is a pure blood working camera , I still remember when I was shooting at outdoor .It was a bright sun on the sky , but suddenly came some clouds maybe just few seconds then the sun bright again~ and that situation keeps repeating . For human's eyes maybe not a big change at all but not for the camera . So I need to keep change setting in every few seconds~so my fingers were just keep dancing on the top of the 5D , then the pictures are fine~ Now , I m just a amateur , and I m using Fuji for hiking traveling and street photos , I m happy with it :) ,but I miss the days I was using Canon 5D sometimes. I miss the experience of how fast to change settings in DSLR

[@reyjoson7895]

I'm supposed to edit my photos, and put you on the background. But man, you're fun to watch and my eyes were glued to your video

[@victorlim5077]

Great Video, Omar. For me, what I use is what works. I do birding and DSLRs still work for me, no matter their current status as relics and dinosaurs.

[@stephenmorgan5100]

Great video as always. I am getting on in age now (52) and I used to shoot in clubs up until the hit of covid. I swear it would take until mid week for the ringing in my ears to stop from the music and my bones from aching from dancing. Love you mentioned you shoot while dancing, a few customers used to hire me as my pictures where from the dance floor ( still can’t help to do it now, it embarrasses my assistant, grandad dancing apparently!) Tried a Fuji x-H2 with new update with a 16-55 f2.8 at a dance event and couldn’t believe how sticky the focus was and how quick it is especially considering using a slowish lens. Keep doing what you do man. Stephen

[@alanjedwards]

yeah been debating about the A7IV for travel but it's LARGE. Have a A6400 and the Fuji XE2 but although love the color of the XE2 its focus lags once the light is fading and the Sony's just nail it.

[@MichaelFrederickPhoto]

I couldn’t agree more, the 105mm is such a money focal length. I was a Nikon guy who left to the R6 due to the AF issues. I am debating coming back to Z7ii (I miss the colors and higher rez). I have the Sigma 105 and it’s AWESOME but it’s huge! I grabbed a RF100mm as a walk around portrait lens, works great. If I do get the Z7ii, I will adapt my EF glass.

[@themadgreek]

a Nikon FM was my first camera (am I dating myself?). Even back then, my most favorite lens was my 105mm... that's why I still have both the camera & lens! Some things just never change!

[@MTBD80]

Z6 III and Z7 III this year !

[@dzzope]

As someone looking to get back into photography after a long absence I have a couple of questions. Apart from professional shoots, if you were to have 1 camera / lense system, what would you go for? Im very tempted by all the bells and whistles of the newer full frame mirrorless options but im afraid of investing substantial funds (for me will all be used) and not enjoying the experience of shooting. I loved the feeling of DSLR from first time i used one and im afraid mirrorless wont give me that feeling. At the same time, i was never happy with low light performance back when i had a d90 and 50 f1.8 on it. So.. if you had to own one system, would it be a fuji or an SLR? Finally, i love the results of CCD sensors and as far as i can tell the 5d mk1 is the last great (affordable used) CCD sensor. Opinions? Final worry.. 5d with glass is going to be heavy and there comes the danger of just not having it with me.. though with how i want to use it and the features, i guess i just have to suck that up..

[@akirafan28]

I know you commented 10 months ago, but I wonder if you decided on anything.

[@mickeystruwig6877]

I was one of the first viewers on the xt20! I really wanted one. I had to choose between and 80d and x t 20. Unfortunately, I had to go with the 80D as I went to go work as a cruise ship photographer for two years. I got my xt4 two days ago glad to finally be a part of the fuji fam. But was always living vicariously through your videos.

[@renarsdradeika8657]

As much as i love my Fuji, i'm thinking to switching to Sony full frame. Mostly because of the low light capabilities - fuji is already pretty noisy at iso 3200.

[@billmassey3458]

Have enjoyed your fujifilm journey, along with with your humor and insight into photography in general! Glad you still have a few Fuji cameras ..ha! And nice to see a rare sighting of “PO”! Keep doing what you are doing!

[@Motortexan]

Really enjoy your videos. Your order personality really shines through. I also got started with Fujifilm because of Zack..

[@Photolic]

So cool you have been in Portugal (my country) I hope you had a great time over there. All the best Omar

[@ZNMKD]

I watched one of your videos yesterday as a refresher on the shooting modes of the x-t20 (from 2018 I think) in which you talk about the reasons why you have Canon and Fuji - and not Nikon (one of the issues the lens mounting :)) and Sony, and the algorithm surprises me today with this video in which things have changed 360 .. or 359. Fuji is still here, but I see Nikon and Sony joined the family! :) Good reminder that things change over time .. I used to be a big Canon fan, but switched to Fuji and keep it still. I miss Canon but had to move to something smaller and lighter because I usually carry my camera and my drone so two backpacks was difficult to manage. Nice video as always and happy to see the progress.

[@stefanoguidone]

beautiful wrap up, really liked the soft light in the video. I am a fan since 2018 :) and bought the 35mm F2 after your shooting in the rain. Grazie!

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

Hey Omar ! If you love the Zeiss 55mm, you could also check out the Zeiss Touit 32mm f/2.8, it's a 50mm-ish equivalent for Fuji and it's one of the most interesting lens I've ever shot with! The Fuji 35 f/2 is so good that people don't really bother looking further, but the Zeiss is really slept on

[@joe.nail1]

f/2.8 👎

[@jacquesnel8384]

I think I’ve watched this video ten times over! So good 😊. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦. You ever come here you stay at my place ok 👍🏻 😂

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Thinking about your D700 I once bought a Canon EOS10D for about £100. It was by then almost ten years old, but was pristine with a ridiculously low shutter count of

[@bill3117]

Omar! Your number of cameras remind me of people who have dozens of pairs of shoes! ;) You know someone is really into photography (and enjoys it) when they talk about the nuances of what the different cameras mean to them beyond simple utility. I still have a Pentax ME that I never use, but I just can't let it go. Too many great memories made with it to let it go.

[@pushinghumanstupiditylimits]

Your humor and genuineness have won another subscription. 😎

[@reyvinre]

Omar, I found your channel bucause of fuji, but ever since that I just love watching you. Your mimics and humor, just enjoying the way explaining things. If you ever visit Türkiye let me know 🤙🏼

[@hamedmayahi8977]

Can you please recode a video about your youtube setup as well? I really like to know what kind of lighting, camera, software you use to make these videos. Thanks!

[@AkosiLentengGala]

The first time I saw your video about the XT20 , that is the day I decided to switch to the Fuji System up until this day , love you man

[@JeffreyHauser]

Love your thought process in deciding what gear to use for your objective. Many tools to choose from.Who knows what the camera industry will offer in ten years? 😊

[@chryseass.5143]

You have just given me a great idea to revitalize my a6000; I am going to try turning it into my dedicated b/w walk around camera-perfect! Really enjoyed this video and will be watching it again.

[@magiccarpetrider4594]

Im a 45-year pro and have shot a dozen high-quality film systems from Sinars and Hasselblad to Nikon, Leica and now Canon. I sold off Leica film gear to pay child support 🤥and when I got back into shooting (I also do design and teach both), I bought Canon 1Ds, and upgraded that, and a 5D backup and up'd to 5D4, now into Rs as well. I probably had every L lens, disappointed in most, and now have all the Zeiss EF primes. As my shoulder became 66, I additionally bought into Fuji and shot it all over Asia for a few years. Had the XT2 and 20, and 6 amazing lenses. I HATED the files! All that Fuji is gone, either sold for pennies or given away. Im back to my Canon bodies, DSLR and mirrorless, all 9 Zeiss lenses, but added a Leica Q2 in the mix for street.

[@davidfransois3017]

thanks Omar, i just discover your channel today. I am six years late, sorry! I really like the way you explain things. Thank again.

[@davemil716]

Been watching your channel for a while and did take me a bit to figure out you used many cameras. I started by looking at the dates and then it made sense. BTW, I have three total cameras, four if you count my iPhone... I would never know which camera to use if I had as many as you are showing!!! LOL! Thanks for sharing...

[@chicoriver8606]

I'm not a professional photographer but I do play around with the XT20 and XT4. The stock film emulation and the way you can customize to get that old fashion and different looks from those settings are amazing. I set up the XT4 like a TMax film and is pretty cool also try with the Trix settings.I take the picture and delete most of them and try with different settings all over again. I did some pictures for Christmas give them a kind of golden look and mixed the Trix settings and they look great with grain effect. I'm been thinking for a while to get a Nikon,Canon or a Sony but they price to high for my budget. Photography is a hobby of mine and Fujifilm really help me to pass a good time.

[@DalsPhotography]

Hola :) Could you please let me k now how did you set up the xt4 as a TMax film? I would love to try that out!

[@chicoriver8606]

@@DalsPhotography Monochrome (+Y, +R, +G) Dynamic Range: DR200 Highlight: 0 Shadow: +3 Noise Reduction: -4 Sharpening: +2 Clarity: +3 Toning: WC +2, MG 0 Grain Effect: Strong, Small Color Chrome Effect: Strong Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off White Balance: Daylight,+9 Red & -9 Blue ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400 Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically)

[@DalsPhotography]

@@chicoriver8606 wow, thank you so much, so I assume this if for the jpg's right? I work mostly in manual, therefore this is very interesting for me, I do appreciate your input a lot!

[@oberon2230]

Man I love your videos! Absolutely the best and most honest photographer online, I love how you share what is good for you and maybe I am bias, but I know exactly what you are talking about, I understand it as if it was myself speaking about my experiences. The bonus is, that you are ahead of me, and I get to learn and reaffirm things I needed to improve my skills and understanding of what I do in moments I'm on a shoot. Thanks man for your most amazing channel!

[@billkaroly]

I convinced my son to pick up a XT-3 after the 4 was released and he loves it. I am mostly Canon user and I have a T7i and a M6 Mark2. The T7i is a 24mp camera and the M6 Mark2 is 32mp. I think the T7i has less noise in low light such a as the night sky.

[@andrevrhyn1]

Hi Omar. I’ve fallen in love with my Sigma 40mm Art for Z6II. Fantastic focal length. Try it out. You’ll likey. Very cinematic photos. I’m an X-T2 owner too. Big fan from Cape Town, SA. PS Godfather and Chinatown shot entirely in 40mm.

[@xitrum168]

I've been following you for ages. From the very first day I purchased my Fujifilm camera and followed you every setting instructions, your photos skills and your contents are amazing! Recently, I have made a switch to Sony because I eventually figured out what I really want. My experience with Fuji gears is just incredible though, if you don't have enough time to take care all of your Fujis then I can help you out lol.

[@antwilk1981]

This just shows how good cameras really are now. I've shot a few brands now and settled with the Sony A7iv for 3rd party lens selection at affordable prices and the AF. Loved the fuji and Nikon colours but I can get there with a presets with the Sony now. The A7iv is also pretty light with the Zeiss 35mm f2.8 pancake for street and excellent for night photography with the 85mm Sigma DGDN. I'll probably get an x100v when I've got some cash spare because it's a great little camera.

[@jaegerschtulmann]

My same thoughts, btw try the Sigma I-series lenses for street, they are amazing, look great and are quite compact (the 35mm f2 and especially the 65mm f2 are incredible for street)

[@antwilk1981]

@@jaegerschtulmann thanks. I'll have a look at the sigma 35mm for sure.

[@sidvicious3129]

Omar your thoughts in the video mirror mine about the camera bodies as I had owned everything that you did except the Canon stuff. The Nikon takes beautiful images, but if you need to get the shot specifically for event photography and people are moving this Nikon isn't it. The autofocus and specifically the eye auto focus just works. The Fuji is great as well, but it requires you to think of the equivalent focal length when shooting due to it being APSC, but it is a wonderful system with beautiful colors and great glass, but I'm with you, I don't like noise unless I create it on purpose. My son bought an Sony A7III a month ago out of frustration with his Nikon Z6II, which he isn't getting rid of. He was shocked today at our event at just how good the Sony system is. He said like you said Omar, "I don't have to fight the camera anymore". The Sony for me is when you need to get the shot, the money shot in all types of conditions. I have the 55mm f1.8 as well and my money lens when I have an event that I get to use it for is the mighty Sony 135mm f1.8gm, it is simply amazing in low light with the A7IV, it's a sniper. I recently bought the Sigma 35mm F1.2 three weeks ago along with the Sony 24-70mm gm1. I just used the Sigma for an event today. The Sigma 35mm f1.2 , is magical for photography shooting at f1.2. Sigma art lenses are very good and that 85mm f1.4 is on my radar. The Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 is great for establishing shots and is extremely sharp. I will eventually get the new Sony 70-200gm II, but not the new 24-70gm II as I'm happy with the GM1 The Sony 100-400mm is also quite good and the Sony 24mm f1.4gm is to die for.

[@ricaa50]

Thanks Omar. Great overview of your shooting style and equipment. Really enjoyed the journey you took us on. I’m a Fuji shooter and have to admit I do miss my Canon for low light and even focus at times.

[@TCinSoCal]

How is color matching Sony & Nikon colors ? 👀 .. shocked you don’t have the Z 105.. stunning lens.

[@alancornes8916]

I got an XE1 in 2012 followed by an XT3 and then finally an X100V when they first came out. I also have a Ricoh GR111 I use my cameras mostly for travel and street photography and my go to travel combo is the X100V and the Ricoh GR. They are just so small, light, and discrete to use.

[@luig135]

Wow, so many cameras! So many systems, no wonder the wackiness 😂 Thank you very much for walking us through, really interesting, love your videos.

[@STERNWAERTS]

But what camera would you pick if you could only afford one? One to do it all ... small enough to take anywhere, appealing enough to _wanna_ take everywhere, capable enough to still get professional work done ... I guess it would be your X-T3?

[@shaananwalsh7513]

I like dslrs after starting with mirrorless. I prefer the optical viewfinder over the evf

[@m-zurowski]

I tried using A7iv for a week, but ended up hating it. I know that there is a learning curve, but I prefer Nikon system 10x better - somehow it's just exactly as I expect it to be and does exactly what I expect it to do, while with Sony I was constantly wrestling with the camera. Great video byt the way!

[@janb175]

Thanks for making this video Omar, the XT-20 is what brought me to your channel when I was considering which Fuji camera to buy.

[@nevillegrowcott1824]

Do enjoy your videos Omar. Like your sense of humor too. Regards, from New Zealand.

[@cmiller7299]

On the same page with the 5DmIII. Files from my 5DIV just didn't have that same gorgeous color SOC. Also, miss that super robust feel and build. I dropped my 5dIII from eye level straight onto concrete (I'm 6'5") thinking I had a strop on it (I did not), and it didn't even have a dent. Just a small scratch, nothing else. Don't think any of my R cameras could manage that.

[@christianpetersen1782]

Wow Omar! What a great little production as only you can do; showing why you like different cameras and lenses depending upon your use. I have advocated for a long time that ideally I need two cameras for my photography; Z7 for landscape (large hands = large camera) and Olympus OM for birds in flight. Only the high cost of two systems prevents me. Sure job and thanks for an entertaining time. Greetings from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@calvinatdrifterstudio8438]

I think I can see that AF is really important for professional work and Fujifilm is just wacky. Noise is also a problem for all Fujis I've had

[@anthonylemon9015]

Omar, I really enjoyed your video and your passion for photography. Inspiring! Thank you.

[@Outlast1965]

Simply your honest review. Indeed, what works with you specially when it's a paid assignment. Yes, for Fuji, I think for fun and static subjects. Kind of being left behind with my gears, now that technology provided us to create better/at ease images; have noted that emotional snaps with precise sharpness by just an approximate take of the scene. Thanks for sharing, Omar.

[@ren1818ren]

Awesome the reasoning between all your camera setups. Thank you!

[@bernwebb1539]

Love Zach, got an x10 to begin with, Zach was the one that made me dive deeper into Fuji land, never looked back!

[@timryan894]

Funny I’m seeing this video. I own cameras from every other brand but Fuji. I have been a little frustrated with myself for not carrying around a camera with me to just document life or jump out of the truck and snap something interesting when the setting, light and moment aligns just right (those chance encounters). I always find that carrying a bulky or expensive DSLR or mirrorless has hindered me from having a camera with me because I’ll worry about it rolling around, getting damaged. I looked into a small EDC camera and settled on the Fuji X10- Yeah I know its super old and slow, but you know what- I’m alright with that, plus I dig the retro styling of the old rangefinder style with minimal brand markings. Its something I feel I can just document in JPEG, throw a simulation on it and just have fun and not really take it so seriously, but more importantly, its small enough that I can throw it in my jacket pocket and bring it along without much thought. Gonna give it a try, who knows where this 1st step down the Fuji road may lead…

[@kennethlee1977]

there is a nikon DF for sale in my locale for a good price. still contemplating if i would jump on it.. I miss DSLRs too

[@michaelnischt6207]

8:45 can we for a moment talk about this picture ... stunning shot!!

[@matt88169]

What is annoying about Fuji is that the XT5 has 65% of the XT3/4's AF speed ("frequency" of focus measure) but a better hit rate for tracking/AF-C, according to what I've read. The difference is a software (algorithm), not so much hardware change. I'd pay $100 or more to get that patch into my XT3 assuming the camera could take it, because like you I get tired of fighting the AF from time to time and don't trust it 100%. But frankly the more I ignore subject tracking and practice the modes the more success I'm having. I handed my camera to a know-nothing the other day, so they could play around, and they were nailing focus well at f/1.2 - by aiming at the chest and neck (by accident!) rather than the eyes/face. A reminder that technique makes a big difference so its good to develop some! Subject tracking in some ways is like shooting auto-shutter/aperture/ISO - just another thing that I need to shut off since I often have to take full control of my shot. Also the newer Fuji lenses have been phenomenal in terms of IQ and AF performance is definitely improved to the point where I can trust it a little more - I hope Fuji keeps updating the oldest lenses. If you DID want to shoot pro with Fuji, you can both save a lot of money on pro lenses AND have a camera that is pretty easy to strip down for travel/play. I can't say I agree on the image noise - even on my worst shots for whatever reasons it has not been nearly as big an issue as focus misses so far - Fuji's sensors are only about a stop behind some of the best FF cameras, and the X-trans layout has its advantages like excellent color/black retention as the ISO goes up. Then again when I need to crank ISO way up I tend to try incorporating flash if the subjects are moving - if I didn't things can get real mushy real quick. If I did a lot of paid pro photography work like yours I would certainly consider a full frame setup - but right now I'd be more likely to slurp up a high end DSLR kit since IMO they still look amazing and the mirrorless technologies are still, in a sense, under development. I wouldn't be afraid to take the XT3 alongside me into a serious event/portrait session, but only if I was ready to fight the AF a bit and overshoot even with my better lenses to create my own luck.

[@nevvanclarke9225]

A great video what becomes apparent though and it's pretty much standard for a good photographers is it doesn't really matter too much what you use if you know how to use a camera you can take a good photo whether it be a smart phone at 12 megapixel camera or a 45 megapixel camera if the person behind the camera knows what they're doing, and has a creative sense of light they can take good photos and I often see people buying new cameras upgrading yet their photos look exactly the same, if not worse than they did with their previous camera....that said certain cameras perform better. Mirrorless aren't massively advantageous for landscapes but for events come on down. I don't have as many cameras as what you do, but I have kind of two sets of cameras. I have my working cameras - the tools you throw in the bag and they are going to do the work for the day..... Then you have your play cameras. They are cameras that you put in your bag and it really doesn't matter what you shoot on that day. You just gonna go and have fun. Now sometimes there are times when they overlap and you can take one for the other. But generally speaking I try to keep to system separate and that's also around mindset that when you have to work tools in the bag you are going to work. Where is when you put the Fuji film camera in your little bag you going to have fun, it doesn't matter what issues just enjoy it - doesn't matter if you miss a shot..... Where is I think the camera manufacturers want to try and make one camera that can do it all and I just don't think that there are many cameras that you can just pick up and will do everything. It almost forces you to have two camera systems. Is that a bad thing financially yes but from logistics, practical point of view it does make sense

[@davecrissinger8967]

I bought the Fuji XT2 because of your videos. It was the only Camera i bought from a YT Channel review. I love the camera!

[@ChadWilson]

An older camera dedicated just to JPEGs and B&W mode? I love this idea. I have been pondering what to do with my FinePix S1000fd; it effectively has no resell value.

[@karlbratby4349]

I too feel I need to hand with a FF camera, Sony A9ll but i also have just shrunk the system to just 3 primes doing away with the big GM zooms, mix this up with my recent purchase of the XH2s and a few primes, it can do it, it has noise but that's fine, I wish it had the noise control of the XT1 which was great but running through capture one really helps compared to LR. for now though I think will stick to one of each and a few primes just until the XH2s and can prove itself on the job. dont need lots of MP which is why I sold my A7RIV. I do have my eye on a Leica though, the Q2 monochrom, never thought I would say that but the files it gives, and to have a raw Mono sensor WOWSERS zero colour noise etc etc

[@christophersaul4993]

Wonderful vid as always Omar. Can I ask your help please? I'm a hobbyist wanting to get into portrait photography. I have a young family (one 5 year old and one 6 month old). I want to get into portraits to document my growing family. I've narrowed my choices down to either a used Z6ii or an A7iii (can't afford an A7iv, or at least I wouldn't be able to afford any glass if I did). How does the autofocus compare on A7iii vs Z6ii for portraits (of children who don't keep still)? Which would you go for? Thank you in advance for your help, Christopher :-)

[@milletmongoose]

I used to covet the 5d Mk III when it first came out. Now that used copies are way cheaper, I think it's time that I gave my inner 30-year-old the satisfaction of owning one.

[@VonHughesStanton]

Watching your channel made me pull the trigger on the Fujifilm X H2s. While this camera isnt the darling of the Fujifilm crowd, it provides me with cinematic video.