You should check out the fuji EF-X8 flash. It’s a pop up flash powered by the camera so you dont have to worry about the battery issue. Definitely gives that point and shoot flash look in an even more compact setup!
I’ve been using that flash with my XPro3 for a few years now. I recently was looking to buy a second one as a back up for if it fails, and I was blown away at how high the price of this flash is now. It really is a solid compact flash for an EDC. It’s easy to fall in love with the Fuji system. It’s effortless to use and has a lot of soul.
Now if only Fujifilm could make an updated version of the flash. Maybe put in a replaceable lion battery or maybe use the NP-W126s on it? I dunno, just make a new freakin version! Would be nice to release together with the next X100, X-Pro, or X-E model!
The X-T5 is def on my list after doing a lot of research on it and reviews, the fact i can have a nice form factor with 40mp with the film emulations and other recipes is just wild. For sure will be on of my next work horses thats perfect for travel.
Great video, got me hyped up for the next X100 camera. Rumors say the new X100 model is supposed to be announced in early 2024. BTW can you imagine buying 1.4 LM WR lenses for XT-5 or are you completely satisfied with the F2 versions?
Pretty satisfied with the f2 I won’t lie! I don’t shoot wide open enough to justify 1.4 and also don’t really want that big of glass on a daily carry camera
A timely video. I’m just about to pick up a small Godox flash for Xmas for my XT3. I do miss the little flash in the X100T I used to own. So handy having it built-in.
Besides the film spool teeth on the Contax T3, were there other issues you had with them? For the teeth, I've seen some fixes like taping the film leader down or replacing teeth with tiny screws to grab the sprocket holes.
Nice setup. The X-T5 is a great camera I picked one up a year ago. Only thing is, I find that that as far as trying to get a film look on the X-T5 it can be to sharp and clinical. I have quite several Fuji cameras and the one that I get the best results for a film look is the X-E1 with the original X-Trans 1 sensor. It just has so much more character to the jpegs and raws and I am able to get a closer film look than on my X-T5 specially the colors. Yes the X-T5 has a ton more features but the X-E1 just does the film look for me way better not to mention how compact it is.
I'm curious if you've ever tried the Ricoh GR? I also have the X-T5 and while I love it, the Ricoh is just so easy to bring with sometimes and really gives me the point and shoot vibes especially if I'm just doing family / friends stuff.
Bro ive been looking at that fuji ef-20 flash for a couple of years now and just never pulled the trigger. Is the recycle time faster than the X100V Flash?
Maybe I missed it cause I skipped around a bit - but are the photos at the end JPGs or are you editing RAWs? I've finally found a recipe that I like for most things and manage not to edit most of my Fuji photos these days, but I'm always curious what other people are doing. Either way the shots look great and I agree, 23 f2 is the way to go! It never leaves my XE4 -Cody
HEY Cody and Victoria, follow your channel and both instagrams and loveeee the vibes! Do you mind telling me what recipe you ended up loving the most for daily shooting id love to know esp since i love all your posts!
Such a good setup. This is becoming a huge component of my workflow for personal stuff. I use the x100v and the contax TLA140 for this same feel. I love film but I'm finding it harder and harder to justify.
@@SamuelElkinsPhoto Ahh I see. That’s why your recent photos have this subtle difference compared to images in your editing workshop course when you used Canon. These look amazing!
Thanks for the video. I guess my main question is - what makes this setup better than an X100V, which is more compact and has a flash built in? I get that the X-T5 is on the smaller end of cameras, but it's nowhere near the size of a T3, especially with that flash on top. Based on what you said were priorities for you in a digital point and shoot setup, I would think that the X100V (or one of the other ones) would fit that better.
Personally I like the sensor much more on the Xt5 vs the X100v. Is it smaller? Yes but I don’t want to sacrifice too much on quality. Also the EVF on the Xt5 is unparalleled to the X100V. Dual card slots, interchangeable lenses etc etc. it just fits better for my workflow.
You mention it acts as a digital point and shoot for you, are you therefore shooting auto just to get the point and shoot function, like a mju or something?
