SONY USER tries the FUJI XT3 for the first time!

[@MannyOrtiz]

Next up- Canon EOS R and Nikon Z6!

[@mihaionul4814]

Manny Ortiz and the winner is sony ? 😂

[@JoshLuciano]

Manny Ortiz looking forward to seeing it, bro!

[@anthonym3051]

Studio 18 It should but IQ wise they indistinguishable. You can get awesome Fuji glass for less than a $1000 while Sonys are close to $2000

[@uxo2255]

Aw hell yeah, I can't wait to view those. Especially since I know you're going to keep it real.

[@yixuz42]

Canon!

[@juanquispe3494]

Fujifilm next week: "Thanks to our new ambassador Manny Ortiz we will release a new firmware update which gives the Fujifilm X-T3 the ability to check your Instagram account in camera."

[@IAmDamiani]

How about instead you can upload your jpg’s straight to IG from camera. 👌🏼

[@ahmonon4352]

I laughed out till nuts when your model thought you are checking Instagram in X-T3 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidbottinger9711]

I thought she might be right soon. With cameras like the new Zeiss we're getting there. But of course I had to smile too 😂

[@bryanworkman3902]

@@davidbottinger9711 for real...wont be long before instagram is on our cameras

[@oktofio9690]

😂

[@PharoahsKingdom]

Well there is an Android camera that is coming out. Micro 4/3 sensor with an EF mount on the camera.

[@johannesnollmeyer667]

that left me dead haha

[@ogonzilla]

Sony/Canon for work, Fuji for me. The smaller lenses, great jpeg quality, and sexy stylin' is why it comes on vacation.

[@JohnSmith-hm8xl]

OMG! Hey I'm your fan Omar! I hope someday you make review about Kamlan 28mm F1.4 on your Fuji camera :D

[@Being_Joe]

Exact reason I recently got my first Fuji. I'm a Nikon man myself but it is a pain to take everywhere with me. When I am doing some work though my Nikon is coming with me.

[@MuzzFury5]

Omar using Sony and Manny trying out Fuji?? The worlds gone mad! And I like it!

[@fellowcitizen]

The Fuji X Summit mentioned a "before June" release date for the GFX 100S, and it's actually pretty small (relatively speaking). You know it's your ultimate work camera (Moe can use the Sony!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWjJeaaJhKygjKc P.S. 3:50 Show Manny how to switch aperture control to one of the command dials ;) P.P.S. I nominate you to make official Fuji tutorials for how to use the GFX 100S - they could pay you in cameras.

[@josecolon8143]

Omar Gonzalez Photography Yep!!!

[@PeterBarnesandjelly]

Manny! Glad to see you checking out the XT3! A quick note, you can set the shutter speed dial to "T" and set your ISO dial to "A" and then in your button & dial settings menu set the "A" on the iso dial to your front command dial. This means you can adjust your shutter and ISO fully on the command dials. I shoot weddings with Fuji so this is a game changer.

[@LeeZavitz]

I’m just here for the comments ;)

[@MannyOrtiz]

Good move 😂😂

[@longrider9551]

Hey Kiddo you trying to steal Manny away from the darkside lol

[@LeeZavitz]

Longrider I don’t know what the dark side is anymore. Hand me a camera and if I like it I shoot with it haha.

[@demasistudios]

@@LeeZavitz Lee doesn't even own a Fuji at this point in time.

[@3-piece129]

That's a big stuffed animal next to you!

[@costascosta273]

"This camera makes you want to go out and take pictures" This is exactly why I own Fuji cameras amongst others. Great vid, thanks.

[@DavidOastler]

It’s a great move to be independent now you have such a great following Manny good on you for doing that it took guts.

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thanks David. It sure wasn’t easy!

[@LeeZavitz]

David Oastler Agreed!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Now that you can touch other cameras I want to bring you here and put all my favorite cameras in your hands. D850 for its handling, EOS R for vlogging, my big old Mamiya...

[@MannyOrtiz]

Old mamiya sounds exciting 🤙

[@hamzahaytham3940]

you can bring me too...

[@felixhernandez7155]

This was really unbiased and much appreciated. The fanboy-ism for Sony is getting tiring. This was well balanced and real world loved that. thanks for not focusing on just spec sheet

[@MannyOrtiz]

Appreciate that Felix

[@felixhernandez7155]

Looking forward to the other mirrorless videos you get on deck, keep it coming! @@MannyOrtiz

[@EDCGadgets]

Agree, Sony is really going hard these days on KZbin with their paid "reviews". It's a truly astonishing case-study both for marketing and for human psychology what Sony is doing currently. "I bought the new Sony because of 4K, IBIS, Eye-AF, lightweight" etc etc, you all know that. Robots reading up the specheets, and pulling down great photography cameras. I am SO GLAD that Manny did not start it in this video. You get gigantic plus point for that, everyone should follow your example for keeping real. I hope you will get more lucky with the lights in your next shoots.

[@squirreldemon3506]

@@EDCGadgets oh Boy here they go again with the paid sony reviews 🙄

[@enricolongo242]

Yes! Sony is like a car with automatic transmission. But windshield wipers, audio and electro seat settings are hidden somewhere in menu...

[@mystagogus]

accurate

[@m28photography89]

Fuji X-T3 is such an awesome camera. I picked it up in early December. I have an A9 and A73 and I must say the X-T3 is incredible. First off, it’s a feel good and nice looking camera. I love it more and more each day. The jpegs are beautiful, the lenses for the Fuji system are sharp and reasonably priced. Even the kit lens that comes with the X-T3 has amazing quality! For the price, and what it offers in photo and video...this camera is a no brainer. I had to add this to my set. Oh and it absolutely makes me excited to take pictures lol

[@royaltykidstv]

Which software do you use to edit your pictures when using your xt3?

[@KenTheoriaApophasis]

On the phone now with famous photographer Benjamin Kanarek....hes saying nice things about you. He loves you man!

[@MannyOrtiz]

You can tell him that I admire him greatly!!🤙

[@Xephrey]

Heey! Look who showed up!

[@scottalanphotography]

You made the comment about the manual dials and changing them during a wedding... One time when Zack Arias and I were hanging out he told me that part of his final in photography school was that the teacher blind folded them. He would call out camera settings and they had to adjust without looking. :) Great video by the way. Looking forward to more.

[@jeremyvaness183]

Adventures in Photography & Life iso and shutter speed can both be set to the command dials so you never have to touch the actual dials

[@friedpicklezzz]

Finally. Somebody who tests a camera from a practical test, and coming from another brand. A relief from all the specs / feature comparisons.

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thanks Jeroen. That was my goal 🙌

[@ronald9084]

Manny I recently ran into your channel, and I love how you explain everything, love how you show us every detail. Not to mention you list your equipment which is really helpful, you are the goat keep it up!!

[@mortenthorpe]

The dials thing - set shutter to “T”, and iso to A, and you can control them from the finger wheels on the front or rear - configurable...

[@JetCityNinja]

same with aperture ring. and exposure comp. the dials are nice, but sometimes you just need the speed of the command dials, like shooting a wedding. so his automatic vs. "stick" shift analogy breaks down... the Fuji is more like a dual clutch, paddleshifted car that's able to alternate between both.

[@denisetunnell]

Manny and a FUJI?! I still cant get over it. I love it. Thanks for your honest opinion. This is my camera of choice.

[@scottalanphotography]

Fuji's firmware updates are unmatched. They almost completely change the camera.

[@MannyOrtiz]

Yeah that’s a great thing

[@johnbanks9392]

Yep and they have announced an update coming in April with greatly improved eye AF :)

[@ladislavsvencik]

Expect for XT-2 which has sometimes serious issues and fix nowhere.

[@rustlersstuff]

It took me a while to absolutely love the xt2 because of the worms..... The secret for LR sharpening is use the DETAIL slider not the AMOUNT like you would on pretty much any other brand camera.... Once I learnt that simple difference I'm all in FUJIFILM!

[@SeanKimStyle]

Fuji's coming out with 33mm f1.0 this year.😉

[@Aksunkuvat]

And it will be fuji quality tack sharp wide open

[@IsaiahSuko]

It will be incredible ⚡️

[@TheMPTV]

I dont get why the chose the 33mm focal length for that, its an odd view, they should have gone for a 70mm 0.95 (105mm ff equivalent)

[@IsaiahSuko]

@@TheMPTV nah 33 is a super versatile focal lenth. Very useful and more maneuverable. You can't use a 70mm for everything. You can use a 33 or 35 for just about everything.

[@d4rks33k3rz]

@@TheMPTV making it 33mm f1 will make it a lens everybody wants cause like others said, it does everything well enough. Also this gives an option for a 50mm f1.4'ish equiv look on aps-c. Right now we only have the 35mm f1.4 (which is old and slow/loud af no weathersealing) and the (lower image quality) fujicron 35mm f2.

[@Antwoni]

It literally doesn't matter what you're making a video of, you still make it so damn entertaining.

[@drbyers]

You should’ve set up your XT3 for run-and-gun shooting. It lets you control the ISO and Shutter Speed through the front and rear click wheels. You never have to take your eye off the EVF. You can see exposure preview in real time, faster than with any other camera.

[@dna8269]

So to set it up for run and gun you just program the rear and front click wheels to iso/shutter? Or is there more to it?

[@vinhsanity]

You can map the shutter and ISO to the dials. Also, you can get the iridient plugin for LR which will give you a raw editor that was designed for the x trans sensor. I was a Nikon D750 shooter. Then I bought the XT1 as a crop body loved it despite the quirks. Then I tried the original A7 but didn't like it and the Fuji XT2 released and I got that one. Then the A7III released and I shot with that a ton, but once the XT3 released the Sony gear hasn't left the shelf, so I sold it. Eye AF on Sony is unmatched. Fuji is getting closer, but Sony still has the comfy lead. One day when I need the resolution I'll probably go to the A7RIII but I've yet to have a commercial client tell me that I didn't give them a file with enough resolution... But after shooting on film I started in digital with the D200 a "professional" crop 10.2MP body. Great review, if you used the camera for a month I think you'd definitely replace the Sony crop bodies with Fuji.

[@newyorkvisionary]

I've shot with 6+ Sony cams, just switched to Fuji and absolutely love it. Full frame isn't everything. When i first held my friends XT-2 with the Fuji grip I couldn't believe how nice it felt in hand, how well made it felt and how different the setup is dial wise and feature wise. Also, Fuji glass is beast🙌

[@MannyOrtiz]

🤙🤙🤙

[@RugbyLock2668]

Thanks for doing this video. I am a Fuji shooter and I don't have experience with Sony so it's nice to get the thoughts of a Sony shooter on Fuji.

[@luischaves4120]

Do a review again with lightroom updates and XT3 new firmware for improved AF.

[@Krekkertje]

Great review man. You did a great job seperating objective observations and personal opinions.

[@jinxterpinxter]

6:18 Speaking of "engaging", I dont think your dog was really engaged in your video.

[@ROD9569]

This is why I follow you . Being fear an your reviews an keeping it true .

[@jameshoward-white2288]

Don't forget that one of the real positive aspects of owning a Fuji is that the are constantly upgrading the firmware of the camera. The fact that lots of reviewers had mentioned how much Fuji cameras improve after their release dates was one of the reasons I bought the XT-3.

[@charlesbcraig]

James Howard-White definitely compared to Nikon/Canon. Would you say they update more than Sony? I’ve had two firmware updates and a new one coming soon to get the new features their latest cameras have. I thought that was pretty impressive. I absolutely love their tethering software for my laptop and remote control app on my phone too! As a tech guy I appreciate that Sony’s are computers that have a camera added to them instead of a camera with a computer added :)

[@jameshoward-white2288]

@@charlesbcraig I had an a6000 and I remember getting one update over the years. Btw you should be able to get that 3rd update now. The remote app worked ok, until suddenly it didn't. It's similar to the Sony app. I expected better from both considering they're tech giants.

[@charlesbcraig]

James Howard-White true but Sony has never really been known for great software unfortunately. Maybe someday I’ll upgrade from Capture One Express so I can tether in that instead.

[@royaltykidstv]

Hey James, what do you mean by constantly upgrading their firmware? Sorry I’m need to photography, but I love the aesthetics and buttons of Fujifilm. Also another question, which software do you recommend to edit for Fujifilm?

[@ripley1690]

what a beautiful model, her eyes are hypnotic & your shots of her are beautiful

[@pf4773]

Hi, Manny: As a portrait photographer skin tones are critically important. Have you compared the skin tones between the xt4 (or xt3) and the sony a6600? Today I looked at two videographers, one explicitly showing side by side between the xt4 and the sony a6600, and the skin tones in the sony a6600 looked horrible-yellow green/flat, whereas the xt4 skin tones were pink/warm/wonderful. Let us know if you've spotted any of these issues. Thanks so much!

[@indranilbagchi95]

I chose the Fuji XT3 and ditched Nikon Z5 because I was pretty much bored with the Nikon interface. The issue with the AF is legit but doesn't trouble much. With the 23mm f/2 WR, I get crystal clear landscape shots and outstanding time-lapses. The dial takes a month to get used to. Great review overall. Cheers!

[@justinbuice]

My video teacher told us a story about a crime scene videographer who was walking while looking through the viewfinder of the camera. He ended up tripping walking up the stairs and fell onto the corpse!

[@MannyOrtiz]

Lmaoooo wow

[@cfwproductions]

lmfao

[@aliaswave]

You can program the front and back dial instead of using the top knobs. You can also change Capture one to match Lightrooms layout.

[@IvanDoherty1]

It is a magical combo, BUT the 56 1.2 is one of the slowest in the whole rage of lenses at AF.

[@Asiatischjunge18]

Excited for that EOS R review that's coming. Keep up the good work Manny.

[@pennyfan13]

You can simply use Iridient X Transformer (as stand alone or as addon) to demosaic Fiji Raw and stick with Lightroom. About the Eye AF, Fuji will release a firmware update that improves Eye AF accuracy and speed soon. I made total switch from Sony to Fuji, big money and weight save plus they are good enough for both pro and personal works, I do miss 42mp sometime but not a big deal.

[@TheErikBallew]

For what it's worth you can program the shutter speed and aperture to use the wheel dials just like all the other cameras.

[@ksgphotography]

I've been a Fuji shooter for over 5 years now (way back with the S-L-O-W X-Pro1) and you're 100% right about muscle memory. I actually find it a very intuitive way to shoot now. As for processing, I tried Capture 1, didn't like the interface, so switched back to LR. Here's the thing, though, for most of the shots I give from a wedding, I'm using the JPEGs shot in-camera, with very little work needing done to them. As long as you nail exposure (which shouldn't be too hard with an EVF), white balance and have a film simulation set which suits your style, there's not much to be done to them. The few times I'll edit a RAW file these days is when the lighting gets tricky, or for my WOW shots using off-camera flash, as these are usually the shots which will be enlarged. Anyhoo, great review, Manny :)

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback

[@Fotogoscar]

So, you shoot both Raw + Jpeg?

[@ksgphotography]

oscar acevedo Yes.

[@rulf83]

I mostly do events and portraits, but this is my plan. I love that i can send raws to one card and jpegs to the other. Makes it so easy. Dump jpeg, slight global tweaks. If any need special editing, i pull the raw from the other card. Otherwise, off they go.

[@JoshHanes]

Great video! I agree the xt3 is a beast little camera. Love that you are reviewing other camera brands!

[@slater1949]

Great review, happy you’re reviewing other brands now👍🏽

[@jameskorn8695]

There are almost 900 comments here, so I'm sure someone already covered it, but to address a couple of you cons: 1. DIALS: You don't have to use the top dials. You can set the front and rear command dials to control F. and S.S. (just like every other DSLR) so you never have to take your eye away from the viewfinder. 2. EYE AF: The 56mm f/1.2 is a big chunk of glass, and one of Fuji's slowest focusing lenses. Beautiful. But slow. So naturally, Eye AF isn't going to be as responsive. And it doesn't have I.S., so you have to slow down to get the magic out of that lens. I will freely admit the Sony beats the pants off of Fuji in the AF department, but Fuji is still capable of doing everything I need it to do.

[@robertgarbacz3904]

Put in T and you can use front dial and rear to control aperture and shutterspeed like a dslr, leave iso in A

[@AdamWoodhouse]

I do that when shooting weddings. I use the aperture ring on the lens because that is the cats-a$$ ... but use the front command dial for shutter. With exposure preview turned on in the EVF, a quick flick of the front command dial or turn of the aperture ring and exposure is set.

[@nightwatchpov3926]

Worms - although lowering the detail slider or using PS for final sharpening works well for shooting raw, its another reason to nail the shot in camera Jpeg if your output allows you...

[@zach.hanford]

I'm a Fuji shooter, but I fully admit that Sony kills everyone in the autofocus game right now. For what I do though, size vs image quality, Fuji is exactly what I need.

[@MannyOrtiz]

That’s all that matters

[@Sandwich137]

@@MannyOrtiz that and cake.never forget about the importance of cake.

[@demasistudios]

hahaha @@Sandwich137

[@maruwaanmoses]

Yeah...i agree. But let's wait and see what Fuji releases with their new firmware updates. They tend to improve their cameras over time with these updates.

[@WuschelofDespair]

Sony user here, t thought canon‘s dual pixel AF still reigns supreme

[@Realdavidart]

Manny!!! Thank you for the honest comparison. I tell my Sony buddies it's a matter of preference. The Sony technology is BANANAS and everyone is chasing them. I praise Sony for being so disruptive in the industry. It made so many new camera features possible that we were told previously could not be done or was two years down the road on Canon and Nikon's roadmap. Had the XT-3 not come out I would no doubt be shooting with an A7r. But the Fuji color science and ergonomics talk to my heart and as you correctly stated... Makes me want to shoot every day, rain or shine. Lastly, you are absolutely correct regarding LR. I love the Adobe interface, workflow and mobile apps BUT if you shoot Fuji you have to use C1 to get the correct raw conversion. So I am currently stuck with both a Phase One and Adobe monthly subscription because I can not UNSEE the difference. The new LR February update has a tech preview of their artifact improvement for xtrans sensors. I 🙏🏾 pray it's the fix I am waiting for. I would be very interested in your opinion of C1's raw processing of Sony files and thank you both inspiring and representing. David Art

[@randallherreraNyc]

thanks for acknowledging the worms.. some Fuji users still deny them.. love my xt3. not loving C1.. agree on the eye af .. even the slower (than a73 or a9) A7R3's aye af is a bit more responsive and accurate … you can set iso to the command dials.. but as a portrait shooter i use the dial.. great review bro!

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thanks for the feedback Randall

[@markc.6724]

Excellent video/review Manny. I agree with you not wanting to change your LR workflow. You can get good results from LR with Fuji files. You need to turn the detail slider to 0. Then you can sharpen to 70-100 if you like... The detail slider mainly sharpens edges of an image and works best with Bayer sensors with aa filters. The results are not quite as good as C1, but unless you are pixel peeping at 100% you will not notice the difference.

[@stephengatley8144]

Randall You know the worms effect is caused only by applying sharpening that is literally the only thing you can’t do with Fujifilm & Lightroom! Export to sharpen voila!

[@schubidubiduuuu]

Was‘t there a workaround to just convert the RAWs into DNGs with a certain program and continue as normal with Lightroom?

[@AlokSomani]

@@schubidubiduuuu Yeah the Iridient X-Transformer. It works and definitely produces better results than Lightroom with Fuji RAFs, but it is still an additional step in the workflow. C1 is definitely a better processor, but I couldn't really give it enough time during the trial run to get used to it. I'm trying out ON1 now.

[@zachstanczak4836]

Bro...great review. I almost pulled the trigger on this camera but your CONs (artifacting and IAF) were deal breakers for me as well. Your picture at 5:21 is outstanding! The blue/grey in the sky accent your models eyes and the brown leaves and weeds blends well and gives a good frame.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

I am using two systems. Nikon FF and Fujifilm I have 2 x X-T3's and used them for the first time for my last three shoots for ELLE and STYLE magazines and am so pleased with the results! I only shoot RAW, however. Capture One Pro makes the images shine. Don't process in ACR, do it in Capture One. For all other cameras, Lightroom is fine. PS..my Fujifilms are an X-T2 Graphite version, X-H1, X-T20 and 2 x X-T3's a 16mm f/1.4, 23mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.2, 90mm f/2.0, 2 x 18-55's one for video and the other in case I need them for still while the video is being shot and the 50-140 f/2.8 and battery grips on all but the X-T20. Nikon is 2 D800's D800e, D810 and the 24mm f/2.8, 35mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.8, 135mm f/2.0, 180mm f/2.8, 300mm f/2.8 and the 24-120 zoom...and the grips of course. But, the Fuji's are starting to impress me to the extent that....well, we shall see! Enjoy the experience Manny 😉

[@sharonraizor2839]

Won't Lightroom update to match Capture One's capabilities? It would seem to their disadvantage to ignore this problem. A lot of people have bought XT-2's and XT-3's.

[@djsuth7727]

Benjamin, I'll give it a year …. then you'll be shooting Fujifilm exclusively and using a GFX ;)

[@SeanKimStyle]

Wow Benjamin... It's not been that long since you bought your graphite xt2 with few lenses And now you are consumed...lol

[@wayneJohnsPhotographer]

Benjamin Kanarek beautiful to see Benjamin, the XT3’s are awesome- come and have a shoot with my GFX50S and GFX50R, you’ll absolutely love the quality out of those. Stunning. ;) So, it would be great to have you as a guest on our Photography and Video Podcast- ‘Podlamania’, our listeners will love you. :)

[@d4rks33k3rz]

@@sharonraizor2839 the artifacting issue has been around since forever, fujifilm users including myself gave up on lightroom a long time ago seeing adobe is doing fuckall about it. It's good to see companies like phaseone tailor software to specific brands and camera raw files

[@andrewmccombie1214]

Getting this camera today - been thinking of switching from Canon 5DIV to the fuji system for over a year now and finally pulling the trigger, this video was what first got my eye on the XT3, very helpful and great photos! I get what you mean about the control dials, I think it depends on how you like to shoot and for me I think the way they have it laid out should be spot on for me, much prefer having it that way than the traditional mode dial on every other system.

[@cober155]

You can set the manual dials to auto for ISO, T for shutter speed and even aperture to auto and program the front and back dials to use them if you are used to that on other cameras. You don't have to use the top manual dials if you want.

[@kerryshroy9011]

If you shoot Fuji and use the latest version of Lightroom, there is in the Photo menu an option called "Enhance Details". My understanding is that this was added for the Fuji raw files which, depending on your subject, can enhance the image. (some foliage can have that waxy/wormy look if you zoom way in on it) However, there are a couple of issues to be aware of so you probably shouldn't use it on all shots, plus not all shots benefit from it. Depending on your computer, it can take a fair amount of time to render the image. It will also create a file that is several times larger than the original raw file. I don't use it often, but on those images that can benefit from it, I can see a difference.

[@HIGHOCTANERC]

He said is like a Grand Theft Auto Cheat Code, LMAO..Good one Manny.Although I’m a Sony Addict and I will Never Jump Ship,This is a Smart Move as this Video For other Brand Shooters..Great Job Boss like always...Keep it Coming.

[@theTechNotice]

"You can check your instagram on there? " - The Best Line EVVER!! :D

[@MarcS4R]

try the GFX with the 110 man, that would be pretty sweet.

[@mribi]

Marc H yeaaaaa son!

[@mariuszkedzior1541]

Please fuji gfx. 🙂

[@vic_the_roman]

That’s a big boy camera lil’ man. 😎The manual controls come from how things used to be. It’s how I learned in the late 80s. Love that Fujifilm does it that way. Mad props on shooting with it and making this video son! 🔥

[@robertcarmona1982]

FUJIFILM 4 LIFE! ❤❤❤

[@francobarcelo7897]

Nice review Manny. I'm a Sony user myself but I've always kept an eye on Fuji. Been waiting for their AF and video to improve. With the X-T30 out, I think it is time. I think it is great that you are trying out other brands. Keep it up!

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Version 3.0 firmware is coming out in April and will improve on an already wonderful AF system Eye focus will improve two-fold.

[@MannyOrtiz]

I am excited to test it out! Thanks Benjamin

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Enjoy :-)@@MannyOrtiz

[@jkb462]

KILLER camera/lens combo

[@MannyOrtiz]

Ohh yeah

[@MikeEdwardsphotography]

I was like, “ Does Sony know he’s using a Fuji-film?” Good on you Manny. Just subscribed.

[@wokex]

Interesting to hear your thoughts on the camera! Great analysis, very fair and well formulated points.

[@sarimner]

So a quick note to future reviewers: Set the ISO “A” position to “Command” to adjust ISO sensitivity across the full range with the Front Command Dial Set the Shutter Speed dial to “T” and adjust shutter speeding with the Rear Command dial If you own GF lenses, set the aperture ring to “C” and adjust aperture with command dial If you own X lenses without aperture ring, press front command dial to switch between ISO and F-stop adjustment

[@CrisCozy]

You can push the RAW files way better in C1 and you have to learn it but when your a first time user for anything you have to learn! Think about it if you never used lightroom you have to learn. When people say learning curve it’s like you don’t want to learn something new and be diverse. I love learning. My favorite film simulation is Classic Chrome 👍🏽

[@uxo2255]

Grand Theft Auto Cheat Code...Priceless :)

[@AdamWoodhouse]

It's a good analogy to what that feature is.

[@Brianvazquez]

I rock the Fuji XT2 with 56mm 1.2 and love it. Great lense. I too love the dials and yes it was a big learning curve.

[@joerobinson4280]

What are "hitchhiking boots?" But seriously, I love your model. Amazing eyes!

[@truthxbl]

You can set the iso/ ev to the front control dial in the menu, and make it operable with one hand. Your eye af experience is coming from using a lens with slow af.

[@MannyOrtiz]

Yep plus that update that’s coming 🤙

[@MarcusRFilms]

Great review bro!!!! Straight honesty from a Sony user! I switched from the A6500 to the X-T3 and agree 100% with you. Praying that the April 2019 firmware release they will totally improve the eye-AF. But Manny...no lens hood?!? COME ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!! lol!

[@zabtej1645]

Man, you can map everything out and leave the top dials on A/T, then you can use the auto modes and the front/rear command dial to adjust everything.

[@theory8sf]

For the Fuji raw file issue for Lightroom I use the Iridient x-transformer to convert the RAF to DNG and it solve those wormy issues!

[@pipe_dev_null]

Awesome videos, man. I came here because I am new to photography and have been shooting m43 (Olympus) for the past two years and am wanting to get into APS-C or FF and both Fuji and Sony is intriguing. Love your content!

[@mindtheyoutubegap]

Can you do a review on your dog? Please! 😍

[@Gmakamian]

I own the Sony A7iii with multiple heavy lenses. But I really want to get an XT-3 with the 23mm F2 for my street shooting. I thought hard about the x100f but no weather sealing is a deal breaker for me. I'm too scared to take the A7iii out in rain. Did that once and my camera locked up a few times. I might just pull the trigger today. And I agree Manny, learning Capture One can be a huge hassle when you have a solid workflow already. Good video man, always love hearing your thoughts.

[@tomscott4438]

So funny your comment on the aperture ring because that is one of the big reasons I went with Fuji. Trust me, if you use this camera for a week you will not only get used to the physical controls, you will LOVE them. The best part is you can check all your settings without turning the camera on. Love your dog, super chill.

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thanks Tom

[@alexanderhetzel8271]

Only works up to a point though. Many lenses have an unmarked aperture ring, so you still get that (for me) awkward control on the lens but not additional info out of it. I much prefer a top display for a quick look at my settings. Granted, the camera needs to be on, but everything is in one place not all over the camera. Plus physical dials prevent the camera from doing intelligent stuff, like resetting your exposure compensation if you turn the camera off (which is a life saver for me). So I get that love/hate relationship, I loved those dials if I had time to setup a shot, like on a tripod. Hated it when I quickly wanted to switch something.

[@tomscott4438]

@@alexanderhetzel8271 It all depends on the individual and what they are used to. I came from film and have always been more comfortable shooting in full-manual mode. As a result, I am used to making these adjustments and after a while it becomes second nature. Fuji have designed their cameras for someone who likes to slow down, take their time, compose the shot, and enjoy the experience of photography not just the resulting images.

[@solvm1652]

Great review. Field tested and honest findings. It killed me when I got my xt3 and found that I couldn’t use Lightroom to process the raw files. Lightroom supports the xt3 file now, but the didn’t for about a month after the xt3 cam out. I was not happy to switch to capture one. But now, I feel right at home in it. I’m not one to say that one is better than the other. I think it all depends on the photographer. But I find that capture one makes me think differently than Lightroom did. Like the Fiji camera system, I’ve come to enjoy capture one and a different way of thinking, after 10 years of felling like I already had it all figured out. Things fell fresh again. Much respect.

[@edduffy9366]

Wow, you left the Sony program to try other cameras? That must have been a hard decision since you worked hard to get that, but I comment you for bringing different cameras into your KZbin world. I think in the long run you will benefit from the decision. I wish you the best and I will keep watching your channel. Keep the great videos coming sir.

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thank you Edgar. Yes it was tough but I also think it will benefit me in the long run 🤙

[@unSeentertainment]

@@MannyOrtiz what exactly is the sony program? I assume you get some perks as long as you never touch another non-sony camera? lol

[@MannyOrtiz]

unSeenima Ambassador program

[@Gemini_Connect]

Agree 100% -- Fujifilm X-T3 is great, but so hard to give up that A7rIII. They're great complements to each other, not replacements.

[@IchinShek]

I think if this had IBIS I would've jumped on it to replace my 6500; but alas =( Love your work Manny =) Chill beats too~

[@4NWHIP]

That XT3 does nail the focus on the eyes. Great shoot and review. Thanks man 👊

[@beltxabeltxa]

Amazing eyes, beautiful shots, all dope shots

[@criticaltinker]

Manny i love that you review this camera. I'm a Sony shooter since the A7R and I upgraded to every model, the R2, R3 and now the R4...BUT I like to jump ship to the upcoming X-T4. I'm bored with Sony now. I don't like to bring it with me now every time like I'm used to. Plus i think the X-T4 is a better hybrid camera. Aside from portrait, I shoot real estate photos and videos. What do you think?

[@bdt008]

Could you make a video where you show us how you edit your pictures? because this are amazing

[@dieseldavey]

Excellent unbiased review. Thanks

[@MannyOrtiz]

Appreciate it man

[@NERDSoul]

Had models 1.5 hrs late last week. I was FURIOUS b. I almost left but I had already set the studio up. 😑

[@MannyOrtiz]

It happens plus the weather was really bad

[@reclessnste9609]

Chicks be late. lol

[@NERDSoul]

WHOA!?!?! What Manny answerin my comment? Brotha steppin up in the world lol. Yeah man. 3 models... it was ROUGH waiting. But once the shoot started we were good.

[@spondoolie6450]

I think you're gonna find that sometimes it's just better to tell them that you'll pick them up and you guys drive together. Kinda helps break the ice too .... if you meet them from FB/IG like me and don't know them yet.

[@NERDSoul]

@@spondoolie6450 Yeah, they had makeup/hair before the shoot and I had a livestream so I couldn't in that case but I'll keep that in mind for the future

[@kyth4062]

Dude, I’ve been waiting for you do a review on the Fuji xt3. Great job!

[@Antsmith21]

Another banger! The model had me rolling the “Instagram” comment.

[@fixitrod4969]

Even with "hitch hiker boots" your portraits are fire!

[@MannyOrtiz]

Haha thanks

[@90boiler]

Thumbs up for sleepy doggo!

[@PT-re2gi]

Great photos Manny. You killed it in your post process, especially given the weather.

[@MannyOrtiz]

Thanks

[@SDMacMan]

Hey Manny Ortiz, would you agree that pretty much all pro grade cameras will work great if used by someone who knows how to use them? Lets end the brand loyalty and smack talk once and for all!!! :)

[@cosmogang]

I mostly use Photoshop now and barely do any editing in Lightroom. That has kept my files looking good. I was upset about it at first, but now I'm faster in Photoshop and I don't miss anything

[@simianinc]

Right, but ACR is the same engine as Lightroom, so the same artefacting issues still apply

[@oldgrumpyjim5003]

A great honest review from someone who uses gear for a living! I switched to Fuji from Nikon FF it was purely as I was getting older (65) and needed lighter kit. I found the exact same issues with Lightroom and couldn't get used to Capture One it simply was not for me! ....I cured the Lightroom issues by configuring Lightroom to Zero for all sharpening and noise reduction and using a plugin for dng conversion (Iridient XTransformer) which is done within Lightroom so there was not much to add to my workflow. Lightroom is by nature built for the conventional bayer sensor and not for Fuji's Xtrans thingy. At the beginning I was committed to making it work which admittedly was a pain in the arse! but now no issue at all. I do miss my full frame gear but the image quality from APS-C in Fuji was great (as you say not all APS-C are equal) and I've got used to the nobs and dials thingy but all In all happy. Looked at Sony as well but there was so much that I wouldn't use e.g the fast focus system and the like. Anyway great review Manny looking forward to more ;-)

[@FAceleSS84209]

idea for your method of holding camera to eye to hunt for comps. take a semi rigid piece of plastic and cut a triangle at the aspect ratio of your sensor out of it. then you can hold it up and zoom in and out by pushing or pulling it towards or away from your eye. plus its lighter than holding a camera. anyway take it or leave it, nice video either way :D

[@rattoh]

Bokeh looks a lot better than Sony's "equivalent" 85 1.8

[@mcarthurbeard1571]

its a 1.2

[@wpkambiancesounds]

@@mcarthurbeard1571 But if you multiply that to the crop factor of the camera is equal?

[@mcarthurbeard1571]

apep1883 yeah the focal length is equivalent but not the aperture

[@wpkambiancesounds]

@@mcarthurbeard1571 I thought you were supossed to multiply aperture also.

[@mcarthurbeard1571]

apep1883 that’s what I been told but I don’t notice a difference from when I test it and others I saw test it only noticeable difference I notice is the focal length

[@arminrazzaghi2297]

great video by the way you are not stuck with that dials forever. i have a xt3 you can easily change you settings so when you put aperture or ISO on auto you will change them just like a DSLR for shutter speed you have to put it on T

[@alexcruz9442]

Were you able to check your Instagram with that camera? Lol

[@jayvega8136]

I have both a Sony a7iii and a Fuji xt3 and honestly i rarely touch my Sony now. Them jpegs is fire! I shot a few wedding with the xt3 only using a small flash and a 23mm and bro... i have fun. I think you should own Fuji camera. 👊🏼