Why I Ditched Sony for Fuji (Vibes-based Decision)

[@markwiemels]

Yah, I use Sony the most, but like Fuji better.

[@TwoTimesRmedia]

I mainly got into Fujifilm for the video specs per dollar. I feel like they give you so many video features for the money. I started with the X-S10. I left my Canon m50 because of the limitations to 4k and the lenses . Canon really doesn't seem to care about their APS-C cameras . In my opinion. The RF-S mount is going the same way as the M mount. I am now shooting on the X-H2s and the X-S20. Along with a sony and Lumix camera. I'm giving the X-H2s some more time to get the camera together. If they can't then I will probably just keep the X-S20 and the other 2 brands that I have. I got the Lumix for it's video features. The X-H2s was that camera for me when it came out but, they've really made it less easy to use.

[@omadlom]

Great video. I upgraded from a Sony ZV1 Mark one to the FujiXH2s. The auto focus like you say was incredible on the Sony but I just preferred Fuji colours. For me, the Sony look was just far too common and I wanted to go for something different

[@JaymesMedia]

I prefer image quality so it’s definitely Fujifilm for me. Autofocus in video isn’t Sony or canon but I make it work and it’s not at the top of my priority list. I shoot weddings, and I use both autofocus and manual focus during certain moments through out the day. Outside of my weddings I mainly use mainual focus, cinema lenses & shoot in ProRes Raw unless it’s a certain type of project where I’ll just use F-Log2

[@PhillipRPeck]

Your stuff looks amazing so anybody who needs to be convinced that Fujifilm is a legit tool for professionals, go check out Myron's channel!

[@JaymesMedia]

@@PhillipRPeck thank you Phillip, I really appreciate that bro.

[@ronald7482]

The AF will be better, once I will try manual focus.

[@ronald7482]

I follow you on Instagram

[@JaymesMedia]

@@ronald7482 thank you, I followed you back

[@graffigdesign8977]

Hey Phillip - many thanks for the video - recently purchased the X-H2 to go along with my X-Pro 2 - both are only used for stills. Bit of a random question :) Did I notice early on in the video that you are using a grip for your X-H2 - I purchased a SmallRig baseplate, however, I seem to have an issue when swapping out the battery as the SmallRig does not open fully. Just wondering if indeed you do use a grip, which one do you use - many thanks

[@PhillipRPeck]

No grip. Must have been a shadow in my poorly lit video 😂

[@graffigdesign8977]

@@PhillipRPeck Brilliant!! 🤣 Probably more my eyesight! 😅 Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly - have a great weekend

[@blamon01]

I bought the small rig L bracket and use just the baseplate. It does fully open to allow battery changes.

[@footage3914]

The 7.0 firmware update has really surprised me a lot on my X-H2S when it comes to the AF. It's a very capable camera now either it be for professional work if you know it well. However, I think I'm gonna invest in a Sony as well, and still keep the X-H2S for photography.

[@JJARCHIE]

i wanted to go to xt3 but like you said , not even the 4k60 can lure me into it since i do run and gun solo , unfortunately. maybe some day

[@movistbrunssum2285]

History of Sony is movie-video. History of Fuji is photography. Both compagnies had other priorities. A reliable Autofocus is a no brainer for video, but was not for photography. That is why Sony has a huge development in autofocus.

[@StoicJason]

Don’t forget Minolta was bought by Sony. Solid photo pedigree.

[@eike.zender]

Sony user here. I bought a used XT20 earlier this year because I wanted to feel the Fuji vibe. I was searching for a decent Dad cam - and because Sony does not offer a real small EDC, I went for the Fuji. I liked the feel, but wasn't quite happy with some of the quirkier things. So I sold it and bought a used XT30 ii. I'm now in the process of realizing, that Fuji is not the real deal for me. I did not find a really cool recipe with good skin tones - and shooting jpg was the whole intention of getting a Fuji. Also the Autofocus is too slow for my two little kids. I think I will sell the XT30 again and will be going with the A7C ii. If sony would give us LUT support for stills ... this would be massive

[@jan-jans143]

man im thinking the same. sell a7iv for a7c ii

[@eike.zender]

@@jan-jans143 I own an A7IV and the XT30 was a good option for a B or C Cam for everyday use. Can't ditch my A7IV, because I use it for paid gigs. The A7C would be a good match, but what's holding me back is the price and the not sooo big difference in size. The XT30 is really tiny

[@jan-jans143]

@@eike.zender you are right. i have xt-30ii used as an everyday cam. is a7iv isn't worth ditching for a7cii?

[@eike.zender]

@@jan-jans143 it depends. In some specs, the A7C ii is even better than the A7IV. But the lack of a second SD card slot on the A7C and the better heat control due to the bigger body of the A7IV leads me to not ditching it.

[@jan-jans143]

where do you sell these kinds of camera? I'm having a hardtime selling mine. and what is your rule on selling the camera? -30% for example?

[@PhillipRPeck]

Gear Focus. I don’t have a rule, I look at recently sold eBay listings and other online sources to see what the current market is. I try to price at the high end to recoup the listing fees and other costs of selling

[@jan-jans143]

@@PhillipRPeck how much the a6700 have you sold it for?

[@PhillipRPeck]

$1400 w/ the 18-135 kit lens

[@jan-jans143]

@@PhillipRPeck wait whaaat?? You havent lost much money there right?

[@PhillipRPeck]

@@jan-jans143 A couple hundred. I think the 18-135 combo was $1700 or $1800. I also sold the camera when it was still pretty new so not as much depreciation and hard to buy new

[@heynow2880]

You can always have both systems. You don't have to switch. In fact the more camera systems make us better.

[@notarealperson2001]

Totally agree with you on everything. The discreet steps in both aperture & focus makes the Fuji system almost useless for video using AF lenses. Manual lenses of course work fine but then you'd be better off buying a Blackmacic.

[@dannybaresi]

I think that capabilities, such as 12 bit and open gate are compelling, but then so is the ever decreasing price of a C70 on ebay used..

[@PhillipRPeck]

The C70 is a nice camera for sure

[@dccoletrain]

Do you like the 16mm and find it has that 3D pop…. I have the Viltrox 13mm 1.4 so I’m not sure if I need it…

[@PhillipRPeck]

I do love it. I think the look is subtle and I don't know if there's any science behind 3D pop.... I think it would be a bit redundant with the 13mm; I'd probably just pick one but I don't know anything about that lens so I couldn't say which one is better.

[@dccoletrain]

@@PhillipRPeck I know some people love that 16mm. I think you’re right about not needing it. I might want to experiment with a budget anamorphic lens at some point. I honestly have plenty of lenses. Ha

[@PhillipRPeck]

You can never have too many lenses!

[@ngonzale3]

Fuji is a great bit of gear that gets in its own way. I still love my XT4s. I don't want to get the xh2s until their autofocus justifies its price. But I don't let go of my XT4's either.

[@kicyiu]

I like the look and feel of Fuji. And I mainly take family photography. But man if 50% of my shots are not in focus even when a set the focus point and I always have to check my photos because it doesn’t give me reliability. Then no matter how I feel about the camera, it’s just not fun anymore. Autofocus is just dealbreaker for me. That’s why I’ll never go to Fuji anymore

[@scottrgarland]

I work at a video production company and we use SONY: FX3 is my main cam along with a A7SIII, A7IV, and FX6 on larger gigs. And god damn is the performance when it comes to run and gun film making just so much better. When it comes to autofocus I genuinely don't think I could ever trust Fujifilm on a professional gig. I personally own a XT5, XH2S, and X100F and they're fun but when it comes to the "professional" world their just simply a tier lower than SONY. I've filmed a few music videos, event recap videos for friends, and fun short films with XH2S & XT5 and they work just fine. The SONY is more clinical, the Fuji is more inspiring.

[@scottrgarland]

Ooo I forgot one thing.. there's something insanely frustrating about the manual focus peaking on the Fuji that drives me insane. I feel like I can never see it, and the SONY is just eay easier to see. Even when the Fuji is on the bolder view for focus peaking I still find it really difficult to see what is even in focus.

[@ReachFilms]

I am very close to ditching Sony too, I'm just not super heavily invested in the system anymore. But.... I am going Blackmagic instead

[@thepickyreviewer]

Totally agree. From Sony to Fuji. There is just sth about Fuji.

[@RomanOlsh]

Great build up video for the upcoming "Why I switched back to Sony :)"

[@PhillipRPeck]

Gotta follow the formula

[@jeanmakesgames]

I had the fujifilm xt30 and I had to sell it at some point, and I always regretted it, to this day. I've been buying sony after a while (to try) and even though sony is good, i prefer fuji all the way: the simulation, the color, the feel in the hand, everything is more fitting me. Right now though i'll go with the xs20 (ill probably buy it in one month or two), the xh2 and xh2s are too expansive for what i'm doing, but the xs20 is a very good value. thanks for the video, your opinion was actually very interesting to listen to! :)

[@PhillipRPeck]

Thank you! I'm glad you got something out of it. The X-S20 is a great camera for sure. I really enjoyed it when I rented it to compare against the a6700. Definitely the seed for my current Fuji fascination. If you don't mind buying used, the X-T4 might be worth searching for as well

[@jeanmakesgames]

@@PhillipRPeck Yes I remember I've been watching your video when the A6700 has been announced, that's how I discovered you, I was torn between the two, and you made me see how good the fuji xs20 could be :) Now I'm just waiting for a good deal on the xs20, I prefer to buy new :)

[@petersuvara]

Hey Phillip. I sold my Sony gear last year to go Nikon. All video work gone also... No one wanted to work with Nikon at all. I thought I would make my own documentary and KZbin videos. Instead, I've been working like crazy developing software, so even the KZbin and doco work I am doing has taken a back seat. Even thinking of selling my Nikon D850 and just sticking with the Z9's I have just for video. But that's a hard sell, because as a photo camera, the D850 beats the Z9's hands down, only because of user experience not with the actual features. So I understand, form over features. Sony is just a boring camera. :) Thanks for sharing your story!

[@breakfastforyousoul]

S5 ii and sony. Love Sony's auto focus. But.lumix s 52 is actually amazing as well. way better value for the dollar! You can pick up a used s 52 For fourteen hundred bucks, and it will blow away anything in that price range.

[@Princeton_James]

Agree. The S5 and S5ii are just fun. Colors are better than Sony SOOC. The feel of the camera feels better. It's more intuitive. Stabilization is better. However, nothing beats Sonys AF. AF is the one reason I got rid of my Fuji. Fuji is worse in class by far.

[@RandumbTech]

That's it - I'm out. No Sony - no sub. 🤣🤣 I'm kidding! I'm kidding! I totally get your reasons for the switch and appreciate you taking the time to share them. If you aren't relying on the gear for client work, you can tolerate the shortcomings. For me, I gave up on Fuji because of several of the issues you mentioned and I just needed my gear to work. Sony has improved my end results dramatically. I used to think it was me and that "I didn't know how to use my gear" but nope, it was actually the gear. Keep rockin'!

[@PhillipRPeck]

I still have some Sony E lenses, so I'll be back eventually

[@Princeton_James]

My DFD G9 has better AF than my X-S20 did.

[@ronald7482]

I'm from Nikon to fujifilm and have more fun in photography

[@birjub9647]

I would agree with everything you mentiond about fujifilm except the video AF which was good but really bad and unreliable now in both xt5 and Xh2s. Im thinking of moving to sony now

[@PhillipRPeck]

Yeah, I tried to mention that the continuous AF appears to be getting worse and that Sony is way better if that's what you're after

[@tadc]

My not having owned or used Fuji camera leads me to a conclusion, based on this video, that an inner desire for frustration with using it and disappointment with the results must be the main insentive to own one. Particularly versus the joy of shooting Sony and getting sharp photos every time. Self inflicted pain and suffering is not my thing 😅

[@PhillipRPeck]

Eh, maybe...?

[@-grey]

I was so happy to get rid of my a7II for the X-T2 back when it came out. It was just a better camera all around in every department. Since then Sony has had so many tech leaps while Fujifilm not so much. I still like Fujifilm for the vibes, but I wouldn't buy a new one today. Second hand X-T20 or X-S20 if it was cheap. It's just a toy camera for me.

[@StoicJason]

I love Fuji but until their AF is on par with Canon or Sony, it’s a toy.

[@mediaflmcreation]

Bro makes money money yall LOL. You dont have to fully switch in order to get results. But ey, since you switch.. mind if i get that Sony? lol

[@PhillipRPeck]

I sold the Sony if that wasn't clear in the video. I do make a couple hundred bucks a month from adsense and affiliate sales but that's hardly earning a living