We need to talk about Fujifilm - Coffee Cameras Chill Ep.10

[@JayRegular]

What do you think about the current state of Fujifilm and their current trajectory? I curious to see how they shift moving into their next generation of cameras.

[@narelle4868]

Love your honesty Jay. Good move to look after yourself. Best wishes.

[@LucyS565]

I never found you rambling. What you said really hits home with most of us, and I really appreciate that. Now, I never use video. Photography is my bag and what I love about Fuji is the way their cameras resemble the old film cameras. I love how I can control my settings without having to go into the menu every time (once I set up the menu to what I need). Nothing can compare to Fuji's in-camera filters, for example, when I shoot b&w, I can easily choose green, yellow, red filter. And of course some of Fuji's lenses are amazing. I can't contribute to my opinion on the apps because I don't use them, but IMHO, Fuji could improve on their autofocus/face tracking up to the point where they're equal with Sony. I enjoyed this Jay. Thanks for speaking up. 👍

[@JayRegular]

That's what makes it infinitely more frustrating, is when a camera is near perfect except for one single flaw.😅

[@ernesto_creativo]

Hi Jay! Nice and well balanced video! ❤ I have no serious issues with my x-T1/2/4 but I create mostly stills and use often MF lenses or compose for my art pictures the focus manually. But for further videos I preordered the X-M5. 🎉 Take care! 😊

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

I recently traded all my Fuji gear for Sony. It's so liberating when you can fully trust the AF-C while working commercially. I think if Fuji doesn't react soon, they'll probably lose a lot of customers who want to use Fuji commercially. Whether photographers or videographers.I hope Fuji listens to you. ;)

[@JayRegular]

I believe when it comes to autofocus, your video comparing sony to fuji really is a testament to how glaring the issue is. I've never done commercial with Fujifilm but I feel it would be a headache and a half, especially if it is in a wedding setting, where there are no redos

[@scronier896]

Take your time, and take care of yourself :)

[@patrick8035]

💯 agree - whenever I see Fuji rumours talk about a new camera, just makes me think that Fuji would do better to save their resources for fixing their software issues or even just manufacturing the cameras they’ve already released and people have pre-ordered and are waiting for. With the new X-series cameras now over $2k AUD, they’re now in the same price range as entry level or older Full frame cameras with better specs and bigger lens selections, so they can’t keep coasting on just their film simulations and cult following for long. I recently got a Panasonic S5ii for photo and it’s been great, so that’s cool that you got an S5iix. Hope your personal challenges are temporary and you can have more time doing fun things 👍

[@JayRegular]

Yep, and if Fujifilm finally caves and makes a full frame camera it just goes to show they are literally following market trends and making what is in demand. Rather than trying their damnest to perfect what they have, they would rather take the easy road to sales.

[@korteksvisceralzen2694]

Personally the fact that Fujifilm innovates is one of the things that attracts me to their brand. I'm also one that is very excited about the XM 5 as I'm currently shooting on the xa7 and love that camera for its compactness

[@JayRegular]

Hardware innovation is great and it is needed for a company to grow but it isn't everything. An analogy is like buying a new electric car but the software is buggy and ruins the driving experience, that is to say, there needs to be a good balance.

[@timsouter1]

Fuji TX-3 digital pls. Gimme that digital Xpan or I will cry.

[@JayRegular]

imagine two micro 4/3 sensors put side by side

[@michaellong9526]

Just fyi, your video camera was not focusing on the coffee bag which took up 2/3 of the screen and was there for at least 10 seconds, ????

[@JayRegular]

thats the great thing about panasonic s5iix face and eye detect, it actually keeps the detection on the face. if it was an X-T4 it would go crazy and focus back and forth between the bag and my face and probably even the background 😂

[@pushingfilm]

Great stuff man, always enjoy your content. I hope it's not gone for too long, but I know what it's like having to prioritise personal life and other stuff. Maybe I'll run into you again on the streets of Sydney 😁 Or, if you're interested to have a chat for my channel sometime let me know!

[@patrick8035]

An interview with Jay would definitely be interesting watch 👍

[@JayRegular]

Thanks Hashem, let's connect sometime soon! Would love to chat 👍

[@pushingfilm]

@@JayRegular sweet, I'll send you message soon 🙂

[@notarealperson2001]

Why on earth would anyone buy an APSC camera with a crippled AF system when there are full frame cameras out there with superior IQ & FF for similar money.

[@JayRegular]

Because believe it or not, most consumers don't know much about sensor size or care for the objective opinions of enthusiasts. They are just looking for a camera that looks nice and produces pretty images without any post editing, which Fuji does really well.

[@BlaxkNobility]

I can never trust Fuji again disappointment after disappointment with them. Fuji is beyond pathetic and they should sell their camera division just like Olympus did, health care is their main business fuji is broken company has no vision for the future.

[@JayRegular]

I wouldn't go that far, but I do wish they would hire more software engineers or the like to fix and/or overhaul the existing autofocus algorithm. Just need to see some magic happen.

[@DanielMenn]

Thats Trashtalk, Just Switch to Sony If u want to and thats it.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

It seems like quality control of their cameras after the X100V went south fast. You cheapen down the quality of the product and then move it to a communist country to build your product it’s not going to go the best. I’m happy I kept the 100v but I won’t be spending anymore money into Fuji for the foreseeable future. My Olympus/OMS cameras have been exemplary for the last 16 years. I mean I can use WiFi to download raw and 4k video. But not Fuji in 2024. So instead of the next x100 I got the Nikon ZF and that’s an amazing camera. But still can’t use WiFi to download 4k. And only 115 raw photos at a time. Otherwise just an amazing camera for manual lenses that gives Leica a run for their money.

[@JayRegular]

We need more cameras like the Nikon ZF to come out, to show Fuji theyh can also do retro styled cameras, BUT with better quality of life features and experiences