This Used Fuji Camera is a Dead Set Bargain!

[@markwiemels]

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[@lifeisshorts2115]

Hi Mark just wanna ask you what 3rd party lens can you recommend that is also a budget meal and good for night photography as well for xt-1 thnx for the reply (fyi am not into video) am eyeing viltrox 56mm 1.4

[@lionheart4424]

The 4K from my X-T2 is sharper than anything that I have seen from any smartphone. The 24MP sensors from Fuji are excellent.

[@billb8262]

To be fair, the 16MP from the X-T1 has something special in its rendering and is also excellent. I just photographed baseball last weekend and the AF, while good enough, did miss quite a few shots. However, it's also the oldest of their AF technology and still got the job done. Newer Fuji bodies just do even better. I have (2) X-T1 bodies and several lenses that I will not part with. I don't love the dials versus a DSLR, but I'm growing to use them much more efficiently with time. I'm just so impressed with the output of Fuji cameras that I'm no longer looking at Full Frame versus APS-C/M43. Fuji's APS-C do great and have clean files even at ISO 6400. And the X-T1 can be had for just a few hundred dollars US.

[@lionheart4424]

@@billb8262 I have an old X100S, which has the 16MP sensor if I am not mistaken. It still produces great images for sure.

[@josephnash3015]

@@billb8262I have an X-T1 as well, and I think the images out of it are as good as my Canon R5. Recently I took them both to Glacier NP and Tetons NP, and shot the same scenes with both. To be honest, hard to tell the difference.

[@stuartblink]

I have an infrared converted X-H1 which I bought recently for £420 which is great fun as a monochrome camera. I’d owned one previously and I had forgotten how lovely the shutter release is - it sounds great too. It’s more sensitive than other Fujifilm shutters but it’s fabulous once you’re used to it.

[@martingreenberg870]

The XH1 was a buggy camera when it came out. Then the Sony A7iii and lumix G9 came out. Tough competition at about the same price. About six months later Fuji released the XT3 which on several levels is a better camera. Sales plunged and the camera with the battery grip went on sale. With the firmware updates, unlike the XH2, the XH1 performance improved. I bought a XH1 recently for $600. This camera doesn’t get used very much by me. I do street photography. The body is relatively large and heavy. For this application I prefer the XT30 and XS10. A minor quibble. I don’t like that the screen on the top plate can’t be turned off. I left the battery in the body and after a two week hiatus it was drained. Solution: take the battery out of the camera when not in use. I’m a fan of the exposure compensation dial on the top plate that this body lacks. Many people buy the battery grip with this body. It holds an additional two batteries. Of course this makes the body bigger and heavier. This is a good body. It suffered from the premature release and introduction of some good cameras from other manufacturers and Fuji itself close to the XH1 release. As a hybrid camera this is a good choice. The XS10 and XS20 IBIS enabled video centric bodies should also be considered. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@problemat1que]

The top screen is electronic ink that only draws a current when switching to a different state and therefore does not drain the battery. Your battery went flat for other reasons.

[@spamllama]

The X-H1 fits my hand like no other camera, I still use my X-H1 for portrait work. I don't have to use a diffusion filter or spend an hour removing "blemishes" from peoples faces that way.

[@jp3576]

Great camera. Took it and a TTA 25 2.0 to the beach after a storm a while back and was pleasantly surprised at how well the combo worked. They make a great couple. Another surprise was discovering earlier this year that even today, the XH-1 landed in the top five for images chosen by voters in one of the more popular on line photo mags. It may have a hand grip, but with a pancake it's still small enough to fit in a coat pocket and light enough to shoot all day long, but don't forget to bring batteries. I got mine for a song after the Sony release drove the price down and a year later the price went up again after Fuji's popularity skyrocketed. Go figure. Thanks for the drop!

[@Muchtoobizy]

I prefer the X-T2 because its lighter in weight and oozes simplicity and good quality build.

[@HR-wd6cw]

Right now, for new, I think the XT30 is still a very good bargain, but you'd have to get one while you can as they likely will be discontinued next year since the XT50 is now out. (That's my plan personally -- pick one up in the next month or so before they are sold out for good).

[@martingreenberg870]

I love my XT30. Small and lightweight. For video a stabilized lens is necessary as there isn’t IBIS. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@problemat1que]

Fujifilm announced they will keep selling the X-T30, since the X-T50 with its IBIS system is in a much higher price bracket, so the X-T30 is taking the spot of the entry level camera with EVF but without the video features of the X-M5

[@DwayneFuhlhage]

Other than for lightweight travel, the X-H1 was my ride or die for everything: street, car shows, cross country, track and field. It absolutely sings with a Cooke Ivotal c-mount cine lens on front. Great camera. I bought a spare while they are still affordable.

[@billwinward9324]

Just to confirm what you said about manual focus, having bought the Brightin Star 35mm f0.95 I am loving the old school feel and it is certainly nothing to be afraid of. Embrace it!

[@Cocc0nuttt0]

This lens really fast tracked my learning. Great bokeh and artistic looking red/cyan aberrations under strong light, like an 80s movie. Easy to correct in Lightroom too.

[@ChrisBrogan]

For a man who offers so many great budget options, sometimes you're deadly for GAS. This was a very convincing video. :)

[@PlasticMogaBand]

I've had my X-H1 for a few years now as my main digital camera and I absolutely love it. Maybe the only thing I don't like is the battery life (and of course the AF is not great). With the trick you can do on Capture One I can also use newer film simulations like Reala Ace with X-H1 files which I also enjoy a lot.

[@davidfromborneo259]

I love my XH1, shutter button is awesome

[@little-alien]

I recently swapped a Sony A7c for an XH1 + 18mm lens. The image quality I’m getting from the Fuji blows the Sony away! It was definitely a fantastic move. I absolutely adore the XH1 and I don’t see any point in getting a newer body. Now just waiting for a 23mm lens bought off eBay to show up and my kit will be complete.

[@ziga1218]

X-H2/T5 electronics in X-H1 body would be an ideal camera.

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

I would agree that the X-H1 is one of the few "underpriced" Fujifilm cameras. However, don't underestimate teh X-H1's little brother, the X-T2. It's basically the same camera without IBIS, it's smaller and cheaper to boot. You still have dual card slots, large viewfinder, dual axis tilt screen, full manual controls with retro dials, same burst rate, same 4K video with F-Log, same sensor, everything. You also still have ability to use a vertical grip for it. Bonus points, the X-T2 has better microphone pre-amps than the X-H1, delivering a warmer sound with less background hiss noise, allowing to push them further than the X-H1's I had both for a couple of years, the H1 as my main camera to shoot gigs and video (also my personal camera for landscape work and all of that), and the X-T2 was my backup camera that could do everything the H1 could, in a smaller package if I didn't need the IBIS. I sold the X-H1 for a Nikon Z6 (another terrific value by the way, selling the X-H1 and buying the Z6, I GAINED money) and kept the X-T2. No regrets.

[@N0rdman]

The images you showed us taken with the X-H1 looks to me much clearer and with more contrast that the newer camera. It looked like some extra layer taking away micro sharpness and making the distinct blackness sort of be dulled down, a little like old film being damaged by light leak to me. Viewed on a 70" 4K screen.

[@Poverello2001]

I shoot with either an XE-2s or XT-2 and love them both. I bought them both as used cameras and picked them up for a great price. I like shooting manual and vintage lenses, but I also picked up the 18-55 mm kit lens, which is a fantastic all around lens. That’s all I really need. Instead of buying new gear, I save my money and invest in my photography skills by buying books and attending workshops.

[@martingreenberg870]

As both the XE2S and XT2 lack IBIS the kit 18-55 lens is a good idea. It is fast at the wide end but quickly goes to f4. This lens has good optical image stabilization. It is inexpensive at ~$300 used. Plus is plenty sharp enough. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@problemat1que]

@@martingreenberg870 The 18-55 doesn't go to F4 until above 40mm, so it makes a very capable and sharp "bag of primes" at F32. for 20 to 30mm and F3.6 from 30 to 40mm, which includes the all-important 23mm F3.2, 27mm F3.2, and 33mm / 35mm F3.6 focal lengths. As an added bonus, between 18 and 45mm is also where it is at its sharpest.

[@Daydreamjpeg]

Oh man, thank god I ordered the XH1 a few weeks ago before this video and the prices go up 😂

[@Ezzie0304]

To add to my previous comment. I got mine half a year ago used for about $600 with dual charger, two batteries, and battery grip.

[@PaulTakesPhotos]

Hi Mark, the XH-1, XT-1 and XT-10 are basically the best value for money when it comes to used fuji's. All of these cameras have the older Xtrans II & III which i think are the best Xtrans sensors out there. Additionally the build quality of the older Fujifilm is a lot better.

[@rickslijkhuis6822]

I'd go for the X-T20 instead. 16mp is to low for me and the AF does get a big jump between the two.

[@rickslijkhuis6822]

Had to laugh when I saw that car almost pushing you over in the X-H1 video F-log footage :P

[@BlaxkNobility]

One of the best camera Fuji ever made.

[@darioprime]

I have had the x-h1 the whole time and have never had an issue with battery life. I got two third party batteries and rarely need to switch them out. I will not upgrade for a minute, all hail Eterna profile!

[@carloslomeli4428]

Picked this up the other day with a 23mmf2 and havent put it down I have a sony a7cr i just recently traded for and its just sitting there

[@druidobianco9734]

I bought one 2 monts ago for 680€ with 2 years of warranty, it is a great camera and was my pick exactly for the reasons you came to explain. I decided to couple it with the xf 33 1.4 that is an unbelivable lens, yes it’s expansive but i preferred to save with the camera body and buyng only one lens than payng more for the body or buy 2-3 cheaper lenses. H-h1 is really a camera you can trust, the battery life is not great to say the least but it’s fixable with an extra battery, it wasn’t worth it to spend 3 times as much for the body just to get some more shots from the battery. I don’t do videos, so the improvements of the newer models didn’t interest me

[@problemat1que]

Good decision lenses > bodies and the X-H1 also makes a great camera to keep around for vintage lenses once you do decide to upgrade, so it will never lose its use value to you. Cheap pixco speed boosters make many an old 35mm film lens shine!

[@allphabet]

Just bought a new viltrox 27mm f 1.2 for my x-t50, first expression - fantastic

[@MrTholoman]

I have the X-M1, X-E1 and the X-pro1. Bought them years ago when they were not so popular as today. They were fun because they were different and cheap secondhand. At the prices they go for now I would rather buy Olympus/ OM system or any of the Sony A7/A7R variants. Guess what? I have those too 🤣 And canon eos-m too which is a great travel camera and so fun small lenses ❤️❤️❤️

[@velvet_glove]

Hey! I’m a beginner looking to buy my first camera, and I’m torn between the Fujifilm X-S20, X-H2, and X-T5. I’m mainly into street photography, portraits, and landscapes, but I’d like to try some casual vlogging, and eventually learn some videography too. I love the retro design and manual controls of the X-T5, but the X-S20 seems more practical for video with a fully articulated screen. Then there’s the X-H2, which looks like it could handle both photo and video well. My priorities are great colors straight out of the camera (so I don’t have to edit too much) and something that will grow with me as I get more into both photography and videography. Any advice on which model might be best for me? Thanks so much!

[@andresbarriga5305]

You should get a XS10 then. It's the best price for great photo and movie Quality.And if you enjoy the experience and want to do much more videography, you can in the future upgrade to the XT5.

[@hassanbouamoud6285]

should I get xh1 or xt3 I found them used in my country for 600$?

[@Ezzie0304]

I love mine. As I do the old X-E1

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

Does the XH-1 have focus peaking for use with manual lenses?

[@alexanderdederer8250]

Yes, it does. Very usefull for me.

[@ziga1218]

Yes. And the viewfinder is same as x-t5. Better than x-s20.

[@georgestiros4392]

love love love this camera i got it for ^$600 with a lens....my Leica , Sony cameras are sitting on the shelf

[@markwiemels]

It’s a pretty special camera.

[@rheza2067]

Hello. I need a suggestion I have Lens 35mm, and 56mm I need something for me to do selfie with XT2 but with the lowest budget possible (don't need fancy features or something "future proof" other than it's autofocus or zooming capability, but manual is OK too... What lens do u recommend? I've been thinking about XC15-45 at $77 2nd hand. Do u have other options, it's so hard to find what is available at the market because of the lack of "keyword"? Thanks in advance.

[@MattTreg]

I LOVED and miss my Xh-1. Went from that to an xt-5 now to a Nikon ZF but the xh-1 was a joy. Pretty bad battery though

[@alecbuxton7634]

These days if you are really lucky you can get a real bargain on the pre owned camera market even if you are on a reasonable budget I recently got a ten year old canon D 7 mark II that was in very good condition back in the day it was around £1700 just for the body and over £2000 if you got one with a lens today main pre owned camera dealers sell them for less Than £400 and if you are lucky you can get one even cheaper as i found one in a pawn shop that ive got a few Cameras from they come checked and as is because it's not a camera store but are in very good condition unless otherwise stated so if something is broken you will know and it will be priced accordingly it cost me less than £200 I didn't get it because of the professional features that were on the camera but more for the build quality because it was a metal built camera rather than a plastic built one because while While the plastic ones aren't cheaply built they just don't make very good outdoor cameras if you are into some sort of outdoor photography

[@TangoDeathClaw]

not anymore

[@grumpyrocker]

I recently picked up a used X-H1 for £400. Fantastic camera and a bargain given the new price.

[@martingreenberg870]

Great pick up. I recently purchased a XH1 for $600 with the kit 18-55 plus two nonFuji lens. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@jirosaves_theworld]

uhhhh that XH2 log footage looks such a wow~!!! after this video i rush to online local market and saw XH2 for new, they increased price for about 20% from release MSRP hahaha

[@Esellssomething]

Asking a question: what would be the best Telephoto option of lenses with low light and bokeh capability for this camera that you would recommend? Thank you

[@jirosaves_theworld]

@Esellssomething waw this one quite hard since 3rd party option are only 17-70mm from tamron that i know and yeap this one are wide to mid range. so i guess if you really need bokeh blur image that legit quality (based on Gemini) Fujinon XF 50-140 F2.8 are good choices but well it's quite expensive or cheaper option 55 - 200 f3.5 to 4.8 (tbh i never tried both because i rarely using zoom lens. my lens collection for Fuji are only manual)

[@Esellssomething]

@ thank you will research these.

[@lorenzozamora9729]

Should I get a Xh-1 or Xt3 mark what would you prefer from Fuji

[@markwiemels]

Hard one. Photos will look the same. For video the T3 has 10 bit video, and the H1 only has 8 bit, but the H1 has IBIS. They are very similar cameras. I do like the exposure comp dial on the X-T3, and miss that on the H1.

[@lorenzozamora9729]

@ thank you for info and also responding back and I would mainly use it just for photography work so should I go with the h-1 because it has ibis

[@kushaalprasad2178]

​@@lorenzozamora9729there's just something about the xh1 highlights roll off etc which feels nice and the greens etc. Xt3 is stay better if you're after 10bit and 4k60.

[@lorenzozamora9729]

Thank you!

[@TopshelfJunior]

Nice vid ! I been seeing em online for $650 - $750

[@jimbimedia]

I had this and the XT-3 together. I preferred the XT-3 better because exposure compensation was buggy. It also drained the battery when not in use but the output was not dissimilar. I sold it and kept the XT-3, a remarkably beautiful and robust camera that lacks nothing except the image stabilization.

[@mobelue]

Im missing something. I thought there would be links to the two cameras as well. The only camera links I see are to Sony cameras.

[@mobelue]

KEH has one with flash for $771. Good price?

[@markwiemels]

Normal price is $600-$800, so it's in the range.

[@amermeleitor]

Thanks for the video. I'm between Fuji and Sony to go mirrorless. I have Canon and Nikon DSLRs now.

[@markwiemels]

Yeah, that’s a hard one, I have lots of both, maybe I should make a video about that choice. You wouldn’t be the only one.

[@JeffCreates]

As it happens I have both Fuji and Sony. I find I'm drifting more towards Fuji these days, although my Sony definitely still has strong uses.

[@YapbreakOne]

Can you guys stop making videos on the XH1? I sold mine when I upgraded and i'm trying to get another but the price has jumped by like $200

[@LightSkinJedi1920]

Haha I want one but I know I need to get a later one for work. BUT ITS SO TEMPTING. What's crazy is that my xt3 is like $150 more than what I bought it for. Fuji market booming I guess

[@AleksandrDederer]

I bought my X-H1 2 months ago as a replacement for my Nikon gear. Took it on my vacation to the ocean and can't describe how happy I am with this camera! * No issues with AF (son rush on the ocean waves) * Great colors (no RAW correction required) * Weather sealing (several times waves cover me with the camera) * Bright screen and excellent EVF * Much lighter than my Nikon camera Battery live is the worst thing in this camera, yes. But it's only one cons for me.

[@markwiemels]

Sooo good. At least the batteries are small and cheap, a few extra in the pocket.

[@Imhotep397]

Lve this camera. I only wish I could find a cage for it.

[@LightSkinJedi1920]

So hard to find one. Especially with a grip. Best bet is to get a universal cage but those are a bit bulkier. 😮

[@phantomzero2413]

Is there any manual assist for focusing with the XH1? I'm on a Canon 70d as my first digital camera, and it doesn't have any real manual assists other than doing the zoom in x5 button focus there and then zoom out.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, lots, punch in and focus peaking work really well.

[@problemat1que]

The X-H1 has two manual focus assist functions, digital split image, which emulates an SLR split prism where the image appears split and lines up where it is focused, and focus peak highlight, which shows dots outlining contrast areas that are in focus. For better visibility, you can select different colors and different sensitivities for focus peak highlights. These manual focus assists are available both on the back screen and in the viewfinder, and work particularly well for highly accurate focus when combined with a magnified view, for which two different magnification factors are available. Very complete and versatile suite of manual focusing tools that were being developed for three generations of Fujifilm cameras already by the time the X-H1 came out.

[@phantomzero2413]

@ Thank you :). And good to hear it’s available in the viewfinder too. Although my friend finally got me to start using the rear screen more I’m still much more comfortable behind the viewfinder having started photography on 35mm film. Though the LCD screen is nice for when I don’t wanna have to lie down on the ground to get a shot so there’s that XD. I’m currently on a 70D canon and was sad to learn the older model 60D you could swap the viewfinder optic for one that came with a split prism.

[@phantomzero2413]

@@markwiemels Thanks :). Although the punch in and focus works, I’m much more a fan of working behind the viewfinder. Which can be frustrating sometimes since the 70D if paired with a vintage lens will have no indication of where the exact focus is.

[@patriksidiangco3692]

I currently have an XT-3, would it be a downgrade if I swapped it for the XH-1?

[@spamllama]

Not really. The X-H1 has IBIS. The 2 megapixel difference isn't even noticeable. The X-H1 is large for a mirrorless camera though.

[@patriksidiangco3692]

@@spamllama Ah I guess the only con would be the size. Thanks for the reply!

[@MaxPowers-mw9ej]

@@patriksidiangco3692 i have an x-h1 and an x-t30 (which should be pretty comparable in AF perfomance to the x-t3) and the x-h1 is noticeably worse when it comes to autofocus performance. It takes longer to focus and sometimes hunts a bit back and forth before locking on. IBIS is nice but having it on drains the battery a lot quicker. If you do not absolutely need IBIS i would stick with the X-T3. Or maybe have both 😄 ..i have the X-H1 mainly for going out in low light (IBIS) and bad weather (WR) or big lenses (viltrox 27mm)

[@martingreenberg870]

@@patriksidiangco3692 And weight. This is a heavy camera. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@Sleepyhippie]

X-T3 is a newer processor not just sensor differences. You’ll notice it in autofocus speed and processing speed.

[@mr.zeitmaschine6878]

Are you in NY? Beautiful scenery

[@djtoman6875]

I'm guessing he's in Canada, eh.

[@mr.zeitmaschine6878]

@ possibly. Very east coast or may be Canada you’re right. Nice scenery

[@AussieStig27]

It's Brisbane, Australia, my hometown

[@mr.zeitmaschine6878]

@ no it’s not. This man is in or around the US.

[@AussieStig27]

@@mr.zeitmaschine6878 Its more likely Melbourne, Australia. Look at all the AFL photos and the number plates in the other videos

[@AlexanderSuppermann]

Another one cheap Fujifilm camera?❤ Not anymore 😅

[@markwiemels]

You have 15 minutes ;-)

[@UnklDK62]

Just on the way to pick mine up 🤣👍

[@DavidGor]

Only if you don't care about the size.

[@Horaczkocom]

I got it few years ago for less than 1000£ with battery pack.

[@juliovila8233]

Fujifilm true budget XT-1 XT2

[@TIM123451ERR]

Its battery life is pretty bad and really heavy to carry around. With a bit more money, better buy xt3

[@markwiemels]

X-T3 has the same battery, but no IBIS so probably lasts longer. Battery life doesn't really bother me, the batteries are small and cheap, keep an extra one in the pocket. As a side note, I'm a big fan of the X-T3, it was my first Fuji and my dream camera when I bought it.

[@niluss6]

2nd comparison photo looked like phone fake bokeh. It's too much bokeh.

[@KajiRider1997]

I got a xm-1 for 10 euro

[@problemat1que]

That's a heck of a deal for a backup body in case something goes wrong while traveling with your X-H1 :)

[@PeterPrism]

X pro1 x ever