Welcome :) I am new to RU-vid and just starting out. Loving my CANON R5 and my FUJIFILM XS20. They are officially brothers now. :) And this channel is - of course - about photography. Feel free to join me on my journey on this platform.
I shoot with an X-T5 mostly on Aperture priority or manual, but zone focused. My X-S20 Also usually aperture priority but I've started experimenting with auto mode and can see it being handy. I'll likely stick with aperture priority since I like to control for depth of focus so I'm getting bokeh when I want it, and not when I don't. That being said I think as long as the auto mode give you what you want there's no shame in using it. Composition is the most important thing to worry about so if using auto mode lets you focus more on making sure your composition is right and it doesn't get in your way why not use it?
Hey!! Can you help me here! Iv been deciding between the XS20 and the XT5 for my birthday - not sure which one should i go for... Looking for a camera to basically take everywhere!
I’d say it really depends on your use. The XT5 is more photo oriented whereas the XS20 is a hybrid between photo and video. The XT5 has the new 40MP sensor so that will be a bit sharper on the images. If you want something for traveling, I love the size of the XS models. They just fit so well in the hand and are so powerful for how compact they are. Do with this info as you will haha.
Do you have clipping/spiking audio? My XS20 audio spikes from time to time. In my opinion there is no reason for - I record audio in a silent room and BOOM: A cracking noise.
Nice simple honest review! I'm using X-S20 paired with TTArtisan 35mm for 7 mos now, and I also dont have any complaints. I love my cam. Users should have a connection with their camera. - totally agree 😊
Thank you for the interesting video. You have a gift for making videos like this. I have subscribed and hope for more content. I'm waiting for my Fujifilm xs20 and I hope it will make me smile as much as you :) Regards from Poland 🇵🇱
I didn't really watched the video but i own the camera and it doesnt overheat (not even a warning) even when im shooting on 40°C+ celcius in Greece. So if you are gonna shoot 120fps for 5 minutes under direct sunlight then ok it may overheat. But under normal working conditions and holidays the camera will be fine.
Again, I love your content man! The mic on the X-S20 is insane!!! Did you film straight out of camera or flog? I have the X-S20 and I am figuring out what style of photographer I am right now. Cheers!!
Good thinking. I have thought about my style quite a bit. It is actually hard to describe. I have gotten some answers from others and that has help a lot.
Reasonable points, Markus. IMO, we stress too much about style. Style organically develops and changes over time based on inspirations, preferences, and experience. Just let it happen. Kind of like flatulence😊. Kidding aside, think of style as an analog to personality; has to be natural. People can tell when it’s not. When objective viewers of a group of photos can identify the look, subject, and feel of the images and say “I like your style” rather than “I like that photo” then you have it. Think about famous painters. Cheers!
I think it's important to not chase a specific style, or keep yourself limited to a certain subjects. Go out, shoot stuff, buildings, nature, people. Then evaluate. Did you like the experience? Which photos appeal to you the most? Let your style find you, then I think you will enjoy photography more.
And u are correct thede uberphotoshopped pictures that are used in advertising and posters usually are not (at least for me) interesting. They are so artificial it hurts
hello out there, in today's talking head video I would like to talk to you about my personally important point, how to find your own photography style. This point is so often overlooked and it's the first time I've talked about it myself. This is of course just my own opinion and approach to photography. I hope you enjoy the video :)
dude, own a fuji camera whilst you still own an R5 but do not completely sell your canon gear and buy everything fuji. I have done this and had to go back to canon. Fuji is nice for video but AF is crap and photos are not sharp like they are on the R5.
My same exact experience - not as sharp and AF is trash. Only the most expensive lenses actually are sharp- 16-55, 90mm etc. Their zoom lenses are soft. I've tested the exact same lens on Sony vs the Fuji and the Sony was sharper.
hey there :) somehow yes. and it still is sometimes, especially when it needs to go fast. but i need to accept that i used canon for a decade and fuji not. so i take my time :)
Nice one, Markus. Have used Peak Design straps - practical. However, I now use DIY gear - small D rings stay on camera and strap ends have D-rings. The D-rings are attached by small metal carabiner clips (from hardware store). The connections don’t twist around like the Peak Design.
thanks paul! awesome idea. Sometimes i feel like the clips from peak design are annoying and the strap is maybe a little bit too big. have a great day :)
Short n sweet video again. As i am definetely not on ur level i only use my selfiestick and in some cases a transportable ringlight. I love natural light in puctures and for me artificual light makes my pictures look flat (no experience with lighting properly). U gotta teach me senpai 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi folks! In today's video I would like to show you my three favorite accessories / gadgets that I like to use regularly as a photographer. Whether with my Fujifilm XS20 or my Canon R5, these 3 little helpers are a must - and I love them! What do you think I should definitely have in my backpack? And... Which gadget do you personally like to use the most? Let us know in the comments. :)
I was a Sony user for years A6600 and A7C. Moved to Fuji and couldn’t be happier with Xt4 and Xe3 now. Btw with Sony I used to edit every single pic, the opposite with Fuji.
@thepickyreviewer do you mind sharing why you decided to switch? I have an x-t3 now, but have lately been looking at Sony a6700 because of its autofocus.
@@DimaStrangerSometimes I think that maybe if I did upgrade from the A6600 to A6700 I wouldn’t have noticed Fuji at all. But even if you did you will keep thinking about Sony Full frame options and then you will be shocked by the size and weight of the lenses specially the zooms and the low aperture ones. I still recommend Sony for professionals who are going to take mostly videos as this where Sony autofocus shines. Other than that it’s Fuji all the way. Once you experience Fuji colors you realize how bad Sony pictures were. Fuji pros colors, film sims, Xt4 beautifully videos, size, tactile user experience overall, kinda affordable great quality lenses (now I look back at the sharp Sigma/Tamron/Samyang and they are no way near fuji lenses and good luck with the G master prices), weight of the camera and the lenses.
A while ago I saw a professional videographer taking videos for trainers at the Gym. I took a couple of photos of him in action. When I sent them to him SOOC, the first thing he said “Such a nice colors, have you edited them”. This is a typical Sony user in a nut shell. However he will beat me in the video Autofocus/Tracking. At the start he didn’t trust the size of the tiny 50mm F2 😅
Do you have any video foortage from your trip like at 8:35, i want to see how is the handheld stabilization for panning, walking and showing around in nature not slow motion
Hey there. Sadly i didnt film in Verona..But i think i will make a video about this topic as it seems to interest some people out there..just some real field test, right? cheers
I have the X-S20. I think it's a matter of expectations. It also depends on the lens you use. Here's a short test clip I made using footage taken with the S20 and two vintage film camera lenses, a Canon FD 24mm f2.8 and a Canon FL 58mm f1.2. Of course, the only image stabilization is from the S20 IBIS. I hope this helps. Walking is OK, but you really need a gimbal for best results. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CKg2e4hWwh4.html
i am so torn between the AF on the XS20..sometimes is super good, some it is kinda off. All over the place. Especially when there are more than 1 or 2 people in the picture...it just jumps around sometimes like a samba dancer :D
I can connect with this. I was a Canon guy. I needed to upgrade so got a 90D that had to go back. It was an early model and the focus was all over the place. I tried Fuji and enjoyed the experience but wanted a lot more sensor resolution. So Sony R series. Brilliant, yet lacking in soul and just too heavy for an old fart to carry all day in mountains, moors, dales etc. Back with Fuji. Sticking with them. Not going anywhere else. Making my happy face.
i am so happy for you to read your expirience. I have the same thoughts...i will wait for what fuji is bringing next as i dont want to invest in a h2(s) at the moment, although it would be interesting.
Credible vid of your experience. Your candor is great and your connection to viewers is unusually strong. When a camera becomes part of you is when the joy of photography begins, IMO. Ergonomics is so important. BTW, you don’t look old enough to have been taking photos 40 years ago😊. Cheers!
Ugh my film sim dial is glitchy. Just got it this week. The dial keeps going back and forth despite me not touching it. Been super fun other than that. Will hopefully exchange it
I sooo love ur natural and unpretentious way of explaining these things. U really are great in explaining ur creative and thought process with ur approach to take pictures and ur work. ❤
Hi Guys, at first: sorry for the "booms" in the sound, i kinda fked up in some way :D I hope it´s not too bad. In this video today i show you some pictures and talk about my expirience with the fujifilm xs20 and my overall feeling if i still like it or..not? Thank you so much for watching, it means a lot to me. I am still kinda new to youtube so i really appreciate any kind of feedback, comments, like and of course your subcription to my channel.
hi i know its alot to ask but could you please test how is the handheld video with this XS20? specially there where your are sitting if you could test hand held video standing, handheld video when walking and trying to show the panorama and the view, and handheld panning when using ibis only or ibis with digital stabilization i want to buy this camera but i see no handheld video footage that isnt a slow mo because people say the fujifilm IBIS is jumpy in video and that it is better to get a Sony A6700 for both better video, better autofocus and handheld stabilization Thank you
hey there! i think i will do a video of it as some people are asking for it. I dont know when i will have the exact time for it, but its an interesting topic. :) Have a great day!
I have got the x100VI. before I had the V model. Big improvement in video features. It’s a very pleasure to shot with a Fuji camera. I can’t use another brand. I love the Fuji’s style, colors, the form factory…it has everything I desire
Thanks for such a wonderful video! Loved it, as I recently bought an X-S20 too. Are using a preset film simulation for video and photo or are you using your own recipe? :)
If you want to capture the same feeling without compromising on the handling, you can also rely on the good ol' new school combo: zone focus + auto iso + gated shutter speed. Everything from 8ft to perceivable infinity in acceptable focus, shutter speed locked to prevent any shake or motion, and ISO takes the hit to make sure exposure is nailed. It's even more freeing because you don't even have to focus 🤘 But yeah, I'm all for turning off the noise now and then, and just shooting. You get into the flow state but the consideration is literally only composition. With full brain power focused down on the one task, growth happens by leaps and bounds.
Insightful video. Not many YT channels will advocate for (fully?) auto mode - taking control of the camera can enable your creativity, IMO. As an amateur, I enjoy a variety of subjects, but my ability to choose gear and settings does not lessen the enjoyment. When the camera is “part of you” then the fun can begin. Still, point and shoot has its place - a reason, I believe, why smartphone photography is so popular. I’ve used XT-4 and XS-10, but was disappointed in the (basic) autofocus hit rate. What was your experience with the XS-20?
hey there and thanks for your kind feedback. I try to speak my mind on youtube and how i experiment with new things that i expirience and i thins case it was the auto modus, sounds strange i guess :D I am torn with the autofocus..sometimes its all over the place and i get brrrrrrr. Sometimes it really nails..i wouldnt consider it 100% accurate or that i can trust it.
So great to see you have fun again with the camera. Love seeing u sooo enthusiastic again with the video and content. I take pictures mostly for fun. With no big ambition or goal. To have no plan might be best sometimes.
hi guys, in today's video i want to talk about my first and great experience with the automatic mode of the fujifilm xs20. actually it's also about my changed view on photography in general and how i could find the fun in it again. I hope you like the video :) Thank you for watching, have a great day Markus
