Good plan. All the best. Happy to hear about courses. You are my favorite.

Talking about bad focusing on Fuji and Pete face is out of focus!!! So whose error is it? Yes, I have a problem with my X-S20 CAF in Burst mode with Subject Detection on Face, Animal or Birds. Anyway, I use the X-S20 for street photography mostly and use my Sony FF for anything else with good AF. One other problem is with Fuji cameras, camera stores don't want to trade in them anymore, (Ontario, Canada), so owners of newer Fujis hope they will fix the focusing issues.

Thanks

Hi - all of this totally makes sense and I know your decisions will bring you what you need. However, you should know that what's interesting is that the YT algorithm also could be skewing your metrics in a way that's not so much obvious to you. I am always fed your videos when you release a new one but I have absolutely not seen any live streams because I was never aware of them. Why is that? And what other nuances might we be missing. Just a thought. Good luck!!

Personally, I'm so happy about this! I have so many requests... As someone who learned to use my Fujifilm from scratch through this channel (THANK YOU - now I get to pursue my own RU-vid channel!), I'd love to keep learning from you and expanding my knowledge base. Here are some early requests... 1) More "video" focused content (how to plan aesthetic/cinematic shots, best camera settings for different types of footage, etc.). 2) Gimbal usage (how to optimally use a gimbal, and how to get better at handling, how to make it play nice with cameras, etc.) Thank you! Wishing you all the best as you move forward.

There's a lot of parameters to get familiar with to achieve the required focus in the fashion one hopes for. We have two grid sizes, much options for AFC, three power levels, and I could be forgetting other influencing settings. Maybe, beyond auto focus improvements in general, Fujifilm should implement a "do it all easy" setting that matches what an automatic point and shoot would do. Not everyone that can afford the hottest thing around really understands all the settings or care to change them for their changing needs. I have never had a camera with so many fine tuning options (and I love it) and I understand that it may be overwhelming for some people. I shoot for fun and travel and I have not had issues that were not my own mistakes, so far. I am the lucky owner of an X-T5 and a 16mm f2.8 plus a 16-80mm f4 that was packaged with the camera.

I’ll follow you wherever you go, as long as it’s Fujifilm content.

Interesting to learn about the background of your operation. Keep up the good work.

Digital Campfire is such a great way to express your channel, thanks for the informative update!

And it’s filled with adds and now you can’t skip them anymore.

The jpeg has its own tone curve applied. So the tones are different in each sim.

Hello P2T. I have a Canon R6MII now but still love a lot of what Fuji offers (just not for AFC action). So if you want to concentrate on just Fuji and my Canon I won't complain. :)

"Shorts" clutter my feed. Agreed! Thanks for your hard work sir!

I really dislike shorts, it's junk content and just an attempt to jump on the TikTok bandwagon. If I could fully, 100% opt-out of that, I would. I'm a premium subscriber, so I'd rather focus on longer-form original content like your channel to make sure you're getting that cut of revenue. It's only fair.

do the Fujifilm brand focus better? for video as well

The most popular videos being about the most popular devices from the most popular technology company in the world doesn't surprise me and I don't think it should inform your channel's content. The livestream piece makes sense. To anyone not watching a livestream while it's live, it's just a very long and unfocused video. That churn is not specific to your channel. That's incredibly common. Livestreams aren't new to RU-vid anymore, but it still isn't typically what people open up the app to watch. You know best. And as long as you keep producing great Fuji/photography-related content, I'll be watching.

Please keep Fuji content!

I’m so relieved you won’t be abandoning Fuji tutorials! For sure I recognize the need to adapt to what the consumer data shows and use the best platform(s) going forward. I look forward to following your content wherever you choose to expand or move it to.

I am a regular subscriber and love your technical discussions on Fuji. Agree with your take on live streams: take to long to get information and everyone is quite busy

Fuji firmware question: I updated the firmware on my XT4 and XT5 and in both camera, after the update, having major issues with how camera functions when it is set to change from LCD display and LCD would normaly go off when putting camera to eye level. BUT: when taking camera away from the eye, the LCD does not come back anymore. Did anyone else noticed this hickup? thanks

I echo many of the houghts here…most of all, the channel is at its best when YOU are having fun and have a big smile….while giving us great info and insights. Seeng Pal2Tech pop on my notifications is one of the best parts of my day! All the very best with the upcoming changes, we’ll be there with you! And YES on the wach parties!

Thanks for being frank and honest with us! I've always loved and appreciated for videos and really helped me fall in the path of fujifilm with how you have the unique ability others don't to bring such an advanced interphase down to earth. Since I've grown on mu own path I'd love to share a few personal reasons I've grown to love my fuji even more; I've later discovered by chance that fuji has a hidden flex with more modest IR cut filters than other brands opening up the opportunities for more serious astrophotography or infrared photography producing really solid results without any modifications! I've grown to really love the form of my XT5, it's like a companion now and is always with me, especially with either the 33 or 90 prime it's just perfect and still despite enough! It's a nice conversation starter! People of non photography backgrounds love picking it up, having a feel and have even engaged a few into the joy of photography! Colours never get old! And thanks to your videos over the years, I now have the knowledge understanding and skills to produce really pleasing photos that tell a story and nicely document a story! Thanks again

Hi Chris, im very interested in your podcast but cannot find it with my podcast search, can you maybe leave a link?

Man I love your channel. Totally get it. Shorts and forced advertising are not cool. Fuji Summit watch parties! Yes please! I really like your idea for e-learning content. I would sign up for a full course on Video Production using Fujifilm X-T4/5. Keep up the good work!

I genuinely enjoy your reviews. I heard you mentioned a retest if they've done updates. Has anything notable happened regarding updates on this lens? I've also had a look at the Meike 33mm. Have you had any experience with the brand?

You became a base point of Fuji camera users community.

If you have intent to do another brand, could you look into Leica SL body. I love ur energy and fun and entertaining on Fuji bodies.

Will you be considering Floatplane as an additional platform? It was created by LinusTechTipps for many of the same reasons. Might be a good match for you? Definitely a good idea to diversify. Good luck and keep the Fujifilm content coming ;)

Much respect 🙏🏿

I always watch or your Fujifilm videos and I don't have any experience in mics and I have yo buy 1 today and comparing between this and virso m2 Can you tell me which is better?

Hi Chris, Thank you for the insights. I agree with you regarding the shorts-they're just distracting. I also understand that, in the end, you have to be able to make money. If this requires changing the channel, so be it. I also agree with the live-stream feedback. The last one sucked big time and I could not watch more than 30 min. You really need a 3rd person mixing and working on the settings. You need to be able to fully concentrate on the topic. I also think that your live stream is not to the point. Too long winding talking and less focus on specific topics. Moving on, talking about other brands makes your channel less interesting for me. I am a Fuji user and am not interested in other brands. I also want to caution you branching out to too many other social networks, you might lose focus and spread yourself too thin. In the end, you need to ask yourself how you can add value to a Fuji user like me. And if you don't know that ask us. Its that easy. If you create content and find out afterwards that the audience did not like it - is a waste of time. I am interested to see how your channel will evolve. Change is not easy, but sometimes necessary. I have one more comment. You mention that you love to teach. Having watched your channel for years, you are a great teacher. However, a teacher is only credible if he/she demonstrates deep knowledge of a specific topic. I like to give an example. If I want to learn from a teacher how to take good Milky Way photos, I need to understand the process with setting etc, but most importantly, I need to see evidence (e.g. photos) from the teacher. Otherwise, the teacher is not credible. I think you understand what I mean. Good luck.

Shutter speed behaves differently when shooting with a flash, shutter speed behaves differently when shooting with a flash, I’ve got it. Thanks

What about overheating the flash like a godox ? 20 40 60 flash shots ?

Looking forward to other types of content beyond Fujifilm ..Interesting insights for RU-vid and this actually is an educational video for how to use such analysis for RU-vid creators

Mr beast wannabe, sigh...

Mine just arrived yesterday, it’s still in the box but first I’m checking out pal2tec before I’ve got it in my hands, thanks

Great video. Your honesty with all of us and your proposed changes to your format makes sense. (and hopefully also makes more "cents" for you) I agree with your appraisal of the "shorts" in You Tube. There are more and more of them making You Tube more cumbersome.I respect your candidness and honesty in addressing the challenges out there.

Hey Chris, I don't know if you'll read this, but I just wanted to share some thoughts here. I swapped from Sony to Fuji around 2021, and did alot of research before doing so. I watched a ton of your videos, and have continued watching them with new releases, etc. If I am being completely honest, I was never a "fan" and did not subscribe. You were excellent at communication and getting your point across, but it was always just a touch too goofy and eccentric for me. This isn't a criticism of you, it just meant your content wasn't for me. However, I kept coming back and watching more as time went on. However, this video made me a fan, and I have subscribed. This is one of the best "we need to talk videos" I've ever seen. Your unbiased, honest and humble approach to your channel, your content and your direction tied with clear self reflection is awesome to see. I know we'd always just love to make and create exactly what we want, but when it's our livelihoods on the line, absolutely do what you have to do. I think from your past disclosures, it shows your integrity. I'll be here supporting you.

Completely understand. Everyone wants (needs) to be paid for their work. Just do what you need to do and we'll follow as best we can. Good luck!!

I love your Fuji camera tutorials!!!!

Don't you say this every other month Chris?

Agreed, I hate RU-vid shorts. Really enjoy all your Fuji related content and will be looking forward to seeing more of it.

I'm not sure how easy it is to get onto the platform, but I think your videos would be a great fit for Nebula given that they're geared towards educational content.

I am certainly not a fan of the vertical, shortform videos that now litter RU-vid: Your channel has been and will remain as one of my major 'go-to's' for all things Fujifilm photography related, and I thank you for your commitment to delivering your honest and valued assessments and thoughts on Fujifilm gear. I would not like to see other brands discussed - there are plenty of other channels out there for Nikon, Canon, and so on. You have a degree of honesty and integrity that is an increasingly rare find on RU-vid, so keep up the good work, and you'll keep me subscribing!

RU-vid does suck. Lots of creators are also posting to Rumble etc in hopes that it will take off or at least provide a viable alternative.

Just found this in 2024 - fantastic. The single greatest photography TECHNICAL educator interviewing "the single greatest photography WHY educator". A gem

Of course you are… like most camera RU-vidrs… just like sheep…😂 😂😂

Hi Chris! These are some pretty big changes- I'd have some more conversations with your core watchers and make sure the changes are slowly implemented and tracked. The analytics are very insightful but if your core watchers feel abandoned it could do some damage to this channel. You would also be subject to the intense competition in the tech space whereas now you essentially have no competition because you are 1 of 1 on here. Regardless, I think all these changes are reasonable if implemented well and it's really great that you are communicating this to see what the real world reaction would be. Also, I just want to thank you for how spectacular your very existence is to the camera world; specifically for FujiFilm users. It's criminal that they're not throwing money at you because you exceed anything that they're marketing/customer support is capable of single handledly and you do it with such professionalism and warmth.