Some of your arguement is right--I've been a Fuji shooter since 2019, and I'm here because of quality for value, and the experience. Though I've been using the same X-T2 for the last 5 years for food shoots. I must admit, I'm looking into other systems (notable, the Lumix for video). I'm not leaving Fuji for stills though.
Man totally on the fence with this, only because I'm a hobbyist and don't make money off my photography. If I were a pro... yeah, I'd probably be gone by now. But that being said, the autofocus has made me miss some special moments that I can't recreate, and that sting stays for a while. And sure theres the whole "user error" discuss here but if a green box shows up on my xh2 (which is a $2k+ camera) and shows up not in critical focus....well that's not a valid user error discussion. I"m going to see what they do with the firmware brings on oct 14th but stakes are high for Fuji. I feel a lot of future revenue from long term clients are riding on this. Sure there will be die hards that stay no matter what but my guess is there are many in my position who are on the fence, tried other brands in camera store, have seen what 2024 autofocus can offer from other brands, and are question our own sanity with fuji lol. Great video, love your perspective. Hope to see more!
Completely agree, even as a casual photographer, your expectations from £2k camera should not be low and user error is an argument up to a point only. I am hoping Fujifilm fix this, if they don’t, I will have to stay stuck on earlier firmware builds for longer than I really need to. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
@@sethiphotography Definitely, I've commented on the X-H2 vs X-H2S comparison video. I'm at v2.10 now on my X-T5, which is equivalent to v3.00 on the X-H2. But now I think I should downgrade even further.
@@sethiphotography thank you for your offer, but don't worry, I actually have everything in place. Old fw, hex Editor, done it twice with v2.10 before. Now there is even a website that Auto patches every firmware you open. But I'm still debating, as for stills it is fine right now. Maybe if the upcoming update ain't fixing much I'll try 1.0x.
There are rumours that they are going to release a camera with a new design, and a new sensor. I hope they release a sensor larger than their APS-C where their APS-C lenses almost cover the sensor but require some vignetting compensation but is either a full frame or close to a full frame. Why I am not saying full frame because I think they should keep compatibility with the exiting glass for the transition. It would allow people to also get Sigma or Viltrox for this new mount while benefiting from the larger sensor. GFX is too expensive and too bulky for many, however, APS-C is lacking clarity because already at 26MP they were at the limit of the sensor. The 40MP provides slightly better clarity, but not like the true resolution bump should provide.
Hey thanks for the comment, Yes I agree, you dont get the same clarity from the APS-C sensor. Maybe it will be an APS-H sensor which can use the same X mount and therefore the same lenses. Let's hope existing lenses will be compatible otherwise the entire Fuji system will be a mess.
I own four Fujifilm cameras and I'm not leaving either. I really enjoy the colour science and yes they are a little bit challenging to use at the moment but they're not impossible and I've found ways around the problems. There is no way I could use a Sony or a nikon again because the cannons are just great auto focus but the colour science is just not there. The only camera that would be applicable would be a Leica and I simply couldn't afford that.
I'm still wondering whether it's actually a hardware problem. You have to remember that there are about two or three filters that sit on top of a sensor and I have a gut feeling there is a problem with the filters that sit on top of the sensor they are somehow throwing out the algorithm of what the computer in the camera is trying to do. It is just been a theory of mine for awhile and I emailed this to Fujifilm Australia as I have linked with them to say guys have a look at the filters that sit on top of the sensor is that part of the problem because it seems to be worse in the XH cameras and especially the XH2S..... That one seems to be the one that everyone's going crazy about.
That’s an interesting argument. The filters in the sensor are there to protect the sensor and probably to block certain frequencies of light. I’m this is the case then no amount of firmware will fix the problem. On the other hand, the camera performs worst on version 7.00 but almost without issue on version 1.03.
Also on the design side, I hope they make the dials usable in a mode where SS dial set the min shutter speed, iso dial set the max ISO, and exposure compensation dial is really the main exposure adjustment dial in terms of handling/manual control. I suggested that few months ago on Reddit. I don’t know what you think about that, I am not a pro, so my approach to photography may be wrong, but to me, after framing, aperture is where the artistic decision is, then min shutter speed (to decide if you freeze or not the subject) and ISO is a consequence of your choice (I personally never on purpose introduce noise but selecting a high ISO). And then I adjust with Exposure compensation dial. The difference is if I reframe, the exposure compensation immediately adjust the other parameters, where if you set the ISO, you’re set in stone, and your rapid reframing may cause over or under exposure. Finally, few auto mode with auto exposure to the right (of the histogram), and maybe you can set an offset between -1EV and +1EV…
“Unusable”….. I see this as a great oportunity as a challenge to be a better photographer to not depend the camera do all the job for me and make me better in my focus skills. Lets not be lazy and try to do that.
@carlosplazola As a relatively experienced photographer I have used Fuji since 2012 and love the form and function of my X-Pro's. Recently got myself a Nikon ZF and it has been nothing less than a revelation. No matter what level of a Fuji focus ninja you may think you are, an accomplished and accurate focussing system just gets the camera out of the way and removes 'focus anxiety' from the equation. I can now use that free extra brain power to concentrate on composition and form! In addition, the Nikon is a far better vehicle for manual focussing.
@@hypnotoads If you are too dependan of the camera and go like all these guys crying that an auto feature of it do not let them shoot, the camera isn’t wrong, it is the user who lacks of skill resources. Nope, there is not focus anxiety. If you domain all aspects of your skill, there isn’t any of it at all. Thats only a lame excuse for being incapable to get the shot.
