I also switched from Fuji to an a7c about a year ago. If you’re someone who needs good autofocus (I largely shoot my kid, so good AF is a must), there is just no beating Sony. While the Fuji OOC colors would be nice, they’re useless if you can’t get the shot.
Fuji usr here, no problem with autofocus, maybe it is the subjects I shoot but no problem with autofocus and I am certainly not giving up on Fuji film simulations which are central to the platform
@@paulsavala im in the same boat..had a fuji and was loving the color but the AF just couldnt keep up with my kid. Just switched to sony a7cii and it's been great, though you really cant beat that Fuji coloring.
I went from Fujifilm (poor AF) to Nikon Z (heavy and big) to Sony. It was expensive, but I think I’ve finally found my home. I now see why so many people shoot Sony.
@@Iamtongue I got the A7C II. Was considering an A1 but I’ve got a feeling that an update will be coming soon. Actually came from the Z9, so quite the contrast. 😂 Also got the 50 f1.2 GM and 70-200 GM II and it’s an absolute powerhouse with those lenses. I had the equivalent Nikon lenses and must’ve cut over a kilo of weight and half the size. So liberating.
@@Iamtongue don’t get me wrong, the Nikon cameras are fantastic. They give you practically everything you’ll ever need with the Z8/Z9. I’m just a sucker for fast glass and Sony GM equivalents are much smaller and lighter. Nikon went the route of controlling focus breathing in lens, which is the main reason for the added size. Did you buy the Z8? Or are you just reviewing it?
Great video. Although the sony pictures are visually stunning, I can't help but feel that the portraits are a bit harsh in the sharpness, resulting in a digital look. Alternatively, this could be the editing. In an age where phone cameras are becoming scary good, the main reason for me as a casual shooter to bring a mirrorless camera is to achieve a more natural/organic look that is hard to fake with algorithms. Consequently, I prefer softer details, but that's just my opinion.
I have been a Fuji shooter for a while, I just ordered my first FF / Sony camera A7Cii with 24-50 f2.8 G lens. Hopefully when the new A7v gets launched next year, i’ll sell my xh2s and get that instead.
"...cuz I'll frickin' do it..." LOL!! If the price was right I might jump too. But, when I first was shopping I couldn't afford a FF and the lenses. So, I still here very happy with my X-T3! Have a great week!
I switched from an a7ii to an XT3 and then to an XT5 but now looking back at Sony. One of the reasons I switched was for the colours. Are the newer Sony sensors better for colours? I’ve seen a few reviews that say the colour science has improved since the a7iv. I’m happy editing colours to what I want but with Fuji it requires a lot less work in my opinion. Although, as another comment has mentioned, colours don’t matter if you can’t get focus in the first place.
I'd say the sony skin tones have improved in the sony a7cii but you still need to tweak it a little. It's not as long as it once was on the sony a7ii but it still need a little bit of tweaking. I use to own the sony a7ii as well and thought those skin tones were horrible.
I resisted the call of Sony for years. But, once I rented one and tried it on a trip. It was over for Fuji. Fuji just didn’t meet my need as a wildlife and sports shooter. I had to work really hard with Fuji. They Sony’s make it so easy. Regardless of the model used.
Same… when I start thinking to sell all bodies and lenses and speedlights, triggers, smaller diameter filters… Maybe someday they will catch up rest of completion. Maybe…
@@theinflatablecouchFujifilm has confirmed in the comments of that October X-summit announcement video that the autofocus updates are also coming to the X-T5, X-T50, X-S20 (and I think a couple others too) this fall. I don't know why they didn't include that in the video itself, but here we are. Hopefully this will be a meaningful update.
I do professional commercial work. My clients can live with any color I deliver to them, but they can't live with shots or video sequences being out of focus. Simple as that. Besides, Sony has the best lens eco-system for me. The only other cameras where I can trust the autofocus is Canon R6 or R5 and up.
thanks! finally someone is talking about this slow shutter speeds! Why no one is complaining about that? ISO 100 and F1.4 is just too bright with 1/8000 or even 1/4000 if you use the ES
@@chrisjmedia Spot on. An ND filter is of course the classic solution but as Fuji shows, there is an obvious option that no one else is using for some reason.
Another way to get there would be slower ISOs at less than 100 down to 25 or 13 since the 1/4000 is plenty fast enough for any action. It’s definitely possible for them to put it in.
@@chrisjmedia Trend is definitely going in the other direction. I personally would be ok with some trade offs but unfortunately the majors don’t seem to pay attention.
I been a fuji shooter since the beginning. Got rid of all my Canon gear for Fuji. But just in the last 2 years. I have lost interest in Fuji as their focus is subpar compared to Sony, Canon and even now Nikon. I still use my Fuji for leisure shooting non important photos. But when I need to deliver the goods I'll reach for my Sony A7IV. I wish Fuji AF was as good as the major 3 but it's not. I have waited and waited and no fix. I won't be investing into any type of Fuji gear moving forward. As the months go by I keep selling more and more of my Fuji gear.
While I love my X-T5, the autofocus can be frustrating. Nothing is worse than the camera showing you that it’s in focus and then looking at the photo on the computer to see that absolutely nothing is in focus. I’ve been considering Sony or Canon lately but don’t have the budget to switch. Maybe eventually I’ll make the switch or get one as a secondary camera.
I switched from 6 months of OMD to Fujifilm in February, then bought the XF10, oh dear that was sold very quickly due to poor focus. I went X-E4 and that was fine and have now switched to the X-S20 which has the 26mp sensor but the series 5 processor, it's been great. However, last few weeks I have been looking at Sony....
All Sony cameras with picture profiles allow you to either create your own colour settings or use someone’s made profiles. You can do even better film colour style emulations on Sony than Fujifilm. For filming you can use backed in LUT’s on latest cameras. Sadly LUT’s aren’t for photography yet. By using your own custom picture profiles you can shoot in HEIC, so no need for RAW processing etc. You will get good images right out of camera. Only some tweaking to add some dramatic nuances.
nah, i really try hard adjusting all the settings. the jpgs with the "film simulation" of sony just dont look good enough. it needs always tweaking. and at this point i can use a preset anyway. I want to avoid editing in total :D
@@chrisjmedia , yes, usage of these tools requires understanding colour and light theory. That’s why billions of people are using mobile phones for photography. It is not Sony's fault that people don't grasp colour and light theory. But they’re providing solid tools for these who are understanding required theories. Yes, it takes effort to use the color card and set the picture profile in the camera. Rumors are that Apple and aldo DJI are working on new digital cameras, which will provide better sensors, but come with very easy to use software that doesn't require thinking. Is suppose that many current Fuji etc users are on one their target groups.
Indeed, the A7CII isn't a perfect camera but it is a darn good companion to my A7RV. It is a nice one to carry around for street photography and while traveling.
@@Iamtongue Rent one if you can. Worth a try. If you like the A7CII, you'll enjoy the A7RV. You're already familiar with the AI chip in the A7CII. These cameras have made me a lazy photographer. The out-of-camera photographs taken in Auto mode are very good. They only need a little tweaking of the contrast mainly.
Fuji just stucks in the APSC world with belief that compactness of APSC camera will attract customers. When Sony launched A7C, it proves that full frame camera could be very compact too. Besides many new FF lenses with F2, F2.5, or F2.8 are very compact too. One major advantage of FF over APSC camera is lower noise in low light. You may say that many professional photographers use Fuji. If you check in detail, most of them are landscape photographers and they take long exposure landscape photo. So they use low ISO without worrying about noise. Wake up Fuji. Wake up.
My main complaint about the A7c II after owning it for 3 months is the loud shutter, combined with the terrible rolling shutter and banding when using the ES because of the slow sensor readout. The EVF isn’t bad, I love the optical VF of the X100V, but the EVF isn’t better than the Sony’s- at least for me. It’s much better than the A7c’s VF. I was surprised that you had such an issue with the EVF - and I am wearing glasses.
I used a7cii for over a year. It was perfect to the point of being boring. A month ago I jumped into xt5 and I don't regret it. I immediately want to take more pictures. I don't feel a difference in the quality of the pictures. The only physical difference is AF. But xt5, even sport with a good lens like 90 f2, the pictures are sharp. I'll add that I only use RAW.
LOL I'm with you on the EVF. I told myself yeah meh it's just for travel it's okay but after a few trips i started to hate it AND WHY DIDN'T THEY INCLUDE AN EYEPIECE?! A6700 had it... lol
Brother, you spent a whole year with the A7ii and didnt realize that if you put it on electronic shutter you can get it to 1/8000? I know its not the same as the fujifilm you mentioned but, if you want better than 1/4000 you CAN do it on the A7ii
I have them, and I do edit with them, and there are situations where it looks great and there are situations where it looks nothing like the film simulation.
Sony definitely has the better AI features. I use a Sony ZV-E1 for video and a Fuji X-T5 for photos. The X-T5 is a beautiful-looking camera but I prefer the hand grip and LCD screen on the cheaper X-S20
Wish they would build one with a normal mechanical shutter instead of the EFCS (7:08 shows that pretty well, not a fan of that busy bokeh at all), then I would consider buying one. And well... a good EVF and display would be nice, it's not a cheap camera. And yeah, 1/4000 is not enough, I often shoot at 1/20000 and more at broad daylight, while you need an ND filter or stopping down on the Sony. But I do applaud Sony for trying to make a small fullframe camera, despite the compromises, always good to have more compact options
I've been experimenting with stereoscopic photography using Fuji's 18mm to view on glasses-free 3D monitors (ie. Acer SpatialLabs), and the results have been so good that it made me want to give up on 2D photography. 😵💫 Unfortunately taking 2 separate pictures with 1 camera isn't practical when there's motion, and the 3D cameras currently on the market are either for 180°/360° VR or are trash... so I've been half-heartedly looking into rigging 2 cameras that can sync record, but it wouldn't be fun to use. 😮💨
@@Iamtongue For it to work you just need 2 pictures taken at slightly different angles at the same time (or with a still model & scene), and stitch them together into a single side-by-side image. But it is a little tedious making sure the camera settings, composition, and edits are all pretty much the same. 🥲 Then to view the image, you launch the monitor's Player app which turns on the lenticular layer & eye tracking, and combined with the software interlacing the side-by-side images/videos your eyes can now perceive actual 3D depth and some minor hologram-like pop-out. And just like real life your eyes will adjust focus as you look further into the distance. 😵💫 But yeah, it's a niche product that has some drawbacks (slight softening due to the lenticular layer, ghosting, only works with 1 viewer at a time), but making 3D pictures for it has been fun so far. 🙃
Although Sony would have been a way better choice for autofocus I went with a Nikon ZF instead after selling my xt4 and x100f with couple of lenses. Best decision I ever made 0 regrets
Is the 7artisan lens you are using, 35/1.4, an APSC or Full Frame lens? I couldn’t find a full frame lens from 7Artisan. Let me know. Thank you and take care.
@@Iamtongue thank you. I found it! Only available on Amazon and Adorama but not on B&H. Officially named MF 35mm f/1.4 III on Amazon site. Cost $189 before state tax
Hiding in the comments as a Sony apsc shooter with an a6600 I got in 2022 cause I still can’t afford any Fuji cameras or Sony full frame bodies/lenses 😅😅😅
yeah idk. have the a6700 and it just dont get to me. I experiment a lot with the "film simulations" of sony but they are just not there. The photos seems to me needing always a bit more punch in the edit. But I dont want to edit my photos... The photos are just missing sth imo. The EVF is tiny. If you are willing to edit your photos the a7c is an awesome small companion but for a fuji replacment. nah sry.
@@Iamtongue I hope more RU-vidrs make more videos because I can’t stand this. I’m a hobbyist that shoots portraits for fun with models and the AF should be this bad in modern age.
I agree. I’ve been heavily invested in #BlurryFilm since 2022. What a dive they have taken. I scratched my itch for a FF look with the Canon R8, earlier this year. I’ve slowly been building a Canon kit. After this year with #BlurryFilm and #BlurryFilm’s lack of ownership and initiative it just doesn’t seem like a good investment. I’m going to sell off the rest of my primes and just move over to Canon completely. 🤙🏽
