THE PROS AND CONS OF USING FUJI CAMERAS 

I was a Sony shooter for like 15 years. In the last year and a half or so I have fully switched over to fuji. I have never heard a better description of fuji than this. Fuji makes me want to take pictures. Sony was what I used when I had to take pictures. Such a huge difference.

As a car guy and a photographer, I couldnt agree more to this video. For 99% of a wedding day im shooting on my Z9s. That 1% of the day I break out the XT5. Its an enjoyable and fun experience.

Man this one is a home run. I upgraded to the Sony A7R5 for work and the jobs that need to get done. I have the X100v for fun and family. Funny enough , todayI just upgraded to an X-T5 from the X-T4 because I love the dials and look of that camera and for taking pictures without pressure. Love my Fuji Cameras.

Interesting perspective. Very well illustrated. I use my Fujifilms for work. Have used them for the likes of the Chanel N°1 product line, for VOGUE, ELLE, etc... As all of the new cameras are very capable, Fujifilm does the job as well as any of the competitors. Out of my last 10 gigs, 6 were with XT's and 4 with GFX systems. The GFX 100S is phase detect autofocus.

Agree with everything you said. I sold my Sony A7iv and went Fujifilm X H2s and X T4. Shooting with Fujifilm is a joy.

My Fuji x-s10 has become a camera I liked to document without pressure. Using the recipes to just shoot and post without overdoing it. It almost feels like a great camera to show my humanity. That’s why I’ve used my Fuji on the go when I don’t want to bring my Sony around.

I switched from Canon to an XT-3 because of the tactile feel of the dials and the ability to use my vintage lenses on this camera. It brought back the love of photography.

I love how just… solid and, for lack of a better word, smart every opinion is. No blind trust in a brand. No blind spots when talking pros and cons. Definitely one of the few people I trust to give a true honest opinion that’s well thought through.

Manny, I enjoy your videos. I was a Canon shooter for years a last fall completely switched to Fuji. I shoot with the X-T2. In my opinion the best of the XT series. I switched because I wanted to be more hands on with my photography. I feel that technology in cameras has taken the creativity out of photography. As far as autofocus, since moving to Fuji, I now shoot 98% of the time in manual focus. Even when I am doing wildlife. I still back button focus in manual focus, but I can dial in exactly on where I want to be. I know this sounds archaic, but when I started photography in the 80’s, I was shooting basketball games with a Nikon FG20, 105mm f2.8 and black and white film. There was no auto anything. Everyone has there style of shooting and Fuji allows me to shot my style easier than any system out there. Thanks again for the video!

Switched from Canon to Fuji and loving the GFX100s. Takes me back to the film era and a slower pace for thoughtful artistic impression...speed isn't everything. Paired with the x100v I'm loving this combo.

A7iii was my go to. I bought an xt1 and fell in love. Sold a7iii and bought xh1. I bought a few good lenses and the 23mm 2.0 and boom I sold all my Sony stuff. I love the feel of Fujis.

Fuji understand that art is motivated by good vibes and lack of stress. Furthermore, they understand that a relax photography enthusiast create better art than a stressed creator or photographer in ANY league! Their cameras motivate the common person to learn more about arts!

I’ve been watching you for many years now. I was in the Sony band wagon for many years but found it to “easy”. Once I started street photography I made the Fuji jump and immediately felt more connected and proud of my images. Thanks for the video.

I have to admit that with their Medium Format cameras and lenses, Fuji has done an amazing job of keeping the price within reason and the image quality is amazing. It's so tempting to move up to Medium Format.....

I love shooting my fuji stuff when not shooting pro with my R6. I just traded up from an xt20 to an x-s10. I love the S10 for the grip. I didn't mess with dials much. I mostly shoot street or casual and use Auto ISO with minimum SS set. I love the simulations and recipes. I mostly use the jpegs and do minimal tweaks. It's so much fun and relaxing to go this route.

You highlight a very valid point. I shoot with the XT2, X100 and XE3 and I love the fact that the images are less over sharpened than for instance smartphones and some of the camera brands. Keep on making these long formats. Great to see somebody taking their time to present their opinions and experiences

What an honest sincere expression of relatable thoughts. The car scenario is so on-point and relatable. I have a 1989 2jzgte MK3 SUPRA, and an Infiniti q50a. The shifting gears, and hearing that turbo spool makes me smile every day that I take it out.

Thanks for this upload. I get what you are saying completely. I just bought the X-T5 with the 33 1.4 for my fun camera. Reminds me of the fun I had with my Canon A1 from many years ago with the convenience of being digital. I use an R5 for my work but the fuji is fun (and light)! Images are great. What more does anyone want? One thing, the traditional camera for me is the A1 and so the feel of the X-T5 is more traditional but I get when you say the H2 is more traditional for you. I am an old boy now 😂

The sentiment of this piece is along the line of why I have held on to my original Sony A7. It's more of a slow and enjoyable experience than a faultless and efficient process. Keep up the great work maestro

really enjoyed this video. loved the car analogy, I think it's spot on. I also agree that in some areas fuji is a bit behind competition but I'm pretty sure they'll be able to match competition in those areas in a couple of years. One thing that will always remain unique to fuji is the fun factor. That's the essence of these cameras

Manny, that car analogy is so good. Daily, automatic and reliable. Fun, manual trans and noise!! LOL! Love this. I have an XT-3 and just love the fun of it. Have a great weekend.

You nailed it. Excellent opinion. Fuji has is cons but I love it, it boosted my love and joy for fotography. Good luck for 2023.

I have the X100V and an old stick shift Subaru Forester XT, and can confirm that you nailed it with the car analogy. Some things just give you a better experience, even if they're more uncomfortable, slower, and more manual. I also have a Canon 6D, and I'm struggling to decide if I should fully switch over to Fujifilm with a more "interesting" X-T5 or stick with Canon and get the more advanced but kind of boring/automatic R6... 🤔

I have an xt3 , I love it! Stopped using it for video since getting an FX3 , but for photography it’s amazing!

This entire video spoke to me ok an unusual level. The RU-vid algorithm is spooky accurate with suggestions. I’m a fuji shooter, drive an s2000 and have been rockin eyebrow stripes since the 90s. Hope to keep seeing solid content from you in the future.

Manny thank you so much for making this video. I shoot Fuji both professional and for fun. Never regret it at all! 🙌

I always enjoy your content. I'm glad you do these videos for all the camera systems. People making purchasing decisions can look at these for lots of great insight!

Been away for a while but I caught this vid because it dealt with Fujifilm. I have an XT-2 and I love it. It's a camera's camera. Just on aesthetics alone Fuji's XT series "knocks it out of the park." And, using your car analogy, when I use my XT-2 it feels like I'm driving a stick vs an automatic. Give me a stick any day of the week. Keep on rollin' Manny - Luv ya.

Seriously much more fun! I own a Xpro3 and XT4. I shoot more since I switched a few years ago. Great video.

Everything you say makes fuji sound great for a hobbyist and family camera. Been shopping for a couple months now.

Very spot on when explaining the full frame vs APSC. Perfect. Fully agree! Thanks for the awesome video!

Love your work Manny! Thanks for sharing such honest, informed and meaningful opinions.. I've been drawn to the Fuji system after starting out on Canon APS-C DSLR and really excited to be buying my new camera upgrade soon 😃

x100 series is in a league of it's own in my opinion. for majority of people this is the camera i recommend. 35mm works for almost any situation. the camera is so small and compact. you can make the file sizes as big or as small as you need to for quick/methodical workflows. simply put it's just a great starter and all-rounder. and the most important piece, which you touched on, IT'S FUN! Cheers man - great video

Appreciated to have your honest insight. Also appreciated how genuine your were on camera

I've had EOS7D for about 10 years. Last year, after I started getting annoyed from removing bad pixels from 7D photos I started looking for a new camera. I went with Fuji XT4 and I'm really loving its dials and color science. One thing that annoys me is that while doing timelapses the camera freezes which makes it unreliable for this kind of job. Other than that it's pretty awesome

As an S2000 owner and photographer I have often made the very same comparison. For when it has to be gotten with the minimum amount of work the A1 is unbeatable. But for pure tactile interaction I love the X-Tx bodies. The A1 is like a Nissan GTR in comparison but 9000rpm, no traction control, pure 6MT RWD is more engaging. Well put, Manny!

I've been making a decent amount of money since I started in aug 2020 with a Fuji XT30, then I upgraded to XT4 and now I am a proud XH2s owner, those are all great sensors for the price, high quality lenses and a 360° nice experience, every single photographer loved taking my cameras for a spin

Hi Manny. Really great episode. One that answers some questions jet raises others. I shoot with a Sony A7R IV and now have lately returned to Fuji first with an X-E4 and now with the X-T5. As an enthusiast I am blessed with the ability to afford my set up. Therein lies an issue. As a highly successful professional you are able to (I guess) write off the cost of equipment against income and gain tax reliefs. I'm in the UK and assume it is the same elsewhere. For those of us who are enthusiasts or pros further down the food chain choice of kit and bang for buck is very important. There are other factors as well. As an older person, damn I hate typing that, I need to reduce the load I carry for a day out hiking in wild places. I also have to carry essential supplies and safety equipment as well. From my perspective the Sony is a great camera and allows me to crop hard for wildlife and other shots as well as providing terrific detail for Macro. I'd be really interested to see what happened if you used the X-H2 for example for client work? Would they notice the difference? Or is the difference in your head. Bit of a challenge there I guess. Go well. K

I felt like what you said really resonate with me too. I have been shooting Canon for such a long time and when I first bought the XT-4. I am completely hooked with Fuji and have been shooting with it for about half a year now. I still use Canon once in a while for certain scenarios :D. Thank you for sharing this video.

Loved this video - thanks for making it despite the pressure! I thought it was great!

Manny Incredible Video and your work speaks for itself. I love your analysis with Cars and Cameras you are spot on. I don’t think I could have explained it better myself. I am Familiar with Canon and Sony and many others but I don’t want the pressure just want to enjoy and by the way you explained that great as well.Keep up the amazing work.Thanks so much for sharing .💯✌️

I love the fuji system. and i like that you used a honda s2000 for the analogy, amazing car! Nice video too.

Damn, man! You nailed the Fujifilm experience for me. I am a network Televisions Director and video editor. Been shooting on film since I was in junior high school with a Pentax Spotmatic camera. Went digital and then wanted an upgrade and found the fuji X-T3 and the manual dials (Heavenly!). Full control over the shooting experience. Your analogy of taking the fun car out for a spin is spot on. And, your comparison of the full-frame vs. APS-C argument was also spot on. Can you light? Can you compose and achieve what you want through lighting and post-processing? Then good for you. Work with your equipment and become a skilled craftsman and you can crank out awesome stuff! Finally, yes, you are correct, there are some ergonomic trade-offs with the Fuji system. But, there are grips that you purchase aftermarket that will give you more of the ergonomic feel you want and need at a very affordable price. I love what Fuji is cranking out year after year. They "get" the photographer. And, now, if the money is there I have my eyes on that GFX camera....

Love it, honest and exactly the reason why I use my Fuji for all the casual stuff, can't beat the fun factor of Fuji cameras.

Fuji shooter since I started photography back in 2019 so I’ve been a Fuji Fanboy for a minute but have zero experience with any other systems. This video is really good to get a different perspective. Happy Shooting All! Cheers.

I love seeing Manny covering Fuji. We gonna win you over one day! BUT, I can’t get a X100V because the bigger creators are talking about it so much 😂🤣

Awesome video. Great analyze ! Few years ago I quit Canon for Fuji, and few months ago I quit Fuji for olders Canon... but I keep Fuji XH1 and 90 mm because, there is little things in it what I still love. Ergonomic, big EVF, sometimes color simulation. Now when I saw your images I and your explanations, I understand what I like on Fuji and what I prefer with FF systems. You're totally right. Fuji are fun cameras and FF look better with image rendering. But... You just proved that it's possible to have Awesome picture with Fuji APSC. Thanks for sharing your passion like this :)

manny if you check your settings make sure AF+MF is turned off. if you have that setting enabled it messes with the shutter priority. so if you have the shutter priority set to focus, but AF+MF is enabled it overrides the shutter priority and just fires, regardless of focus. i noticed an immediate difference when i made that change on my xt4 and my xt2, so its worth checking out.

The end was awkward but “real”. I felt some true emotions going on. Love this guy.

As always dude, awesome video. You've said it before, there's something about shooting Fuji that's a different experience from the other cameras. One of my first Fujis, the X-T3, literally taught me everything about photography -- lessons I was struggling to learn with my Canons, Panasonics and Sonys. The Fuji system made photography "make sense" to me, finally. Keep up the awesome stuff man!!

Bruh. You make things so clear. It’s like a superpower! Thanks!

Great video. I use a XT-4 and sometimes I do find a bit of a focus problem sometimes when I do street photography and needed to capture that fractional spontaneous moment. In a way, I've came to accept that it is a camera more for the joy of photography.

I was literally telling my friends the same thing last week (they're all into cars and photography as well). My daily is a Highlander hybrid to get the kids around, its smooth, drives nice and does everything I want it to, just like my Sony A7RIV and A9 + 24GM, 50ZA, T35-150 f2/2.8. But for pleasure I drive my '92 NSX and '01 S2000 which I liken as my D810 + 90s primes (35f2D, 50/1.8, 85/1.4D). When you get a great shot you know it's all you. Then there is the optical imperfections which I see and value as character.

I’ve picked up a gfx50sii and fallen in love with Fuji. The handling, workflow, film sims… just an absolute joy that puts out seriously solid images. I’m ordering a xh2 with that 56mm 1.2 APD tonight. If that holds up in low light and is fast enough the my Sony kit will be traded for a bunch of Fuji glass 👌🏼

I like your mention of brand loyalty with updates. Good point!

Possible video end option. fade to black as you say "Have a great day". Simple and done!! Thanks for the great pros and cons video!!!

I find your Pro-Con-videos pretty valuable because of your experience with the different systems. I only used Fujifilm (X-T200 -> X-T30 -> X-T5) so far and use it for fun. To great success. :)

Great anology. I feel the same. I use my Nikon full frame system for work and my Fujifilm system for pleasure and travel. Fujifilm really focus on the pleasure of the process. If I can use a similar anology in wordworking, I use power tools to get the job done but I use hand tools to enjoy the experience.

small note : the GFX 100 and 100S use phase detection autofocus (and are quite okay when it comes to autofocus, a little slower than the X-T4 but not by much) The GFX 50SII and older cameras use contrast detection AF only, and they are indeed quite slow in comparison, however I doubt that we'll ever see another camera made with that very old 51MP sensor

thats awesome. thanks for the video Manny! Hope you make a new video with the xh2 with the new firmware 3.0. Seeing as you have comparative experience with all cameras, would love to hear your take on the xh2s performance and hit tracking accuracy with the new firmware and how it fares against the competition!

Haha, your comparison is what I always think about cars and cameras. Long family journeys or commutes, bring on the auto, adaptive cruise control, satnav, auto this, auto that, you name it. Time spent for fun, jump in my manual, no nav, no auto features, but just a big smile on my face. I sold all my heavy canon gear and went fuji way, couple of really small primes and the standard zoom lens, idk, there's not a single day that passes without taking pictures. Even after really long working hours, my joy is to snap the 24323th shot of my fruit bowl this month

really loved the old-school flash style photos you made in this video! could you make a video on how to achieve this style?

Manny, you are still the GOAT. Great video and love that you are real with us.

Totally agree with you on this review.. I’m a beginner hobbyist photog and I’m loving my fujifilm.. i love how I can play with my photos and customized on my liking.. i love the retro vibe of the camera aswell.. the af though😅😅 but overall i love my fujicam

As a professional DP and photographer, I shoot both Canon and Fuji. Owner of the XT4, X100V, and GFX 50sII on the fuji side, and Canon C70 and R5 for the video side. One thing about Fuji when using it for professional work is the image quality IN COMBINATION with their color science. That alone has its benefits. When I take photos of a model, they see themselves a million times with the same camera, same editing, same colors, etc. When they see themselves out of the camera with Fuji, they are always surprised at how amazing and different they look mostly due to the "non-traditional" colors many Canons and Sonys put out. Clients love it. It's why I keep going back to Fuji

I love how at 24:06, the light went out behind you as you had just said, "more into creativity" and talking about how nobody wants to be so sharp with their work now. Like not so perfect. ;) The universe hooked you up there. ;) Awesome video, as always.

I like your video a lot, I’m retired have been using Canon since the Film days. After my retirement I switched to Olympus, got all the Pro fixed f1-2 lenses and the f2.8 Pro Zooms. I recently had a stroke which left my arms and legs weaker. The Olympus was too heavy so I switched to fujifilm’s XT-5 and the f2 primes. I found them lighter and more fun to use with the film simulation

The Fuji Instax Wide printer is a must have. Love these videos.

I've used every camera brand except Hasselblad and Nikon, and I currently have and use the GFX50R, GFX50SII, X-T5, and X100V. I have 5 GF Fujifilm Native and 12 XF Fujifilm Premium Native Lenses. Fujifilm Camera is like the Matrix :) lol. No one can tell how good they are; you must experience it yourself. I only purchased the X-T5 because the GFX Lenses are very heavy, and I didn't want to make it my run-and-gun system. The GFX100S and GFX100 are phase detection AF, and the other 3 are contrast detection. Good honest video!! Keep up the good work.

I'm invested heavily in the Sony system but have been thinking about making the switch for a while. I jumped in with the intention of making the full transition over the course of the year. I have an X-T4 and an X-S10 and I set all of my Sony gear aside for a few months and shot exclusively with the Fuji stuff. I haven't yet found a use case where I notice a difference. For all of the grief Sony takes about it, the Fuji menu system is just as convoluted and unwieldy. I think it's just the cost of doing business to have as customizable and highly featured a camera as you get in both. Sure, the Fuji jpegs are slightly better straight OOC, but for my own important work I like Sony's RAW files better... which I understand is probably just a matter of having five or six years more work in processing the Sony files. I think the good news is that we've advanced to a point where Sony, Fuji, Nikon, and Canon are all making such high quality equipment that the differences are down to personal preference. The GFX system is another topic entirely. If we ever see a stable of 3rd party lenses available, I'd have a hard time not going all-in on that system.

I'd love to try these for a while. For everyday use I stick to the Sony A6000. Its not the best camera, but its small and super light, perfect for carrying it during mountain tours. For shoots however, the fullframe cameras are better tools.Still, I'm always thinking "Which camera should I bring?". More options just makes it harder to decide :D

I love my XT-4, it’s just got the right amount of character, it’s different, in a great way. As something who likes to not hop on bandwagons, I’m glad I chose this camera, people love the photos that come out of it, it’s engaging, I’m not a professional so I don’t need the best, I just wanted something that took amazing photos, and trust me this camera does that and more!! Get the 18-55 f2.8 and you have amazing autofocus and video capabilities.

I mostly always miss I never sold my XT2, learned a few of the basics on her, film simulations were fun to play with but man the weight is basically the biggest pro I have. Wish the x100v was more available just sold out everywhere or double in price on Amazon.

Great and honest review Manny. Thanks a lot!

Hey Manny hope all is well, right now I only have Sony cameras and I love them for meany different reasons as I'm sure you know but I've been looking for a second brand to start using for more casual shooting, so for obvious reasons you really caught my attention with this video, so meany opinion out there so this video is super helpful, thanks Manny I appreciate your hard work.

You totally nailed it on the car analogy. Fuji is fun. Its not the best, but its the most fun to shoot.

I think you gave a good breakdown and sometimes people forget having fun is what's most important,the rest will follow.

You nailed it with me with the car comparison. I don't think I can leave sony behind for work. But I *never* shoot it outside of work. I've switch to all cell phone shots for personal/memories. I want to get back into daily carrying a camera but the a7c isn't it (I shoot an a7riv and have an a6300 as well). I've had fuji's in the past and I think I'm going back to a split setup, one for work (Sony) and one for fun (fuji). Thanks for the thoughts.

Ha your outro was really great. Have not had much chance to try Fuji yet but they definitely have a niche. Thanks for the great video and putting the spotlight on Fuji! peace.

Dude, I think you have some of the best content on RU-vid

A very straightforward review. I really enjoyed it.

i'm here for the outro's, way to kill it again Manny ✊

As a Fuji shooter for the past 6 years, I agree with everything you said. My X-H1 has better continuous tracking that my X-T4. I still love the system, despite the weaknesses (and strengths!) you mentioned.

The size differences in APS-C vs Full-Frame is pretty small. That's why I use the X-H2S for my video and some photo work, and the GFX 100s for my commercial photo work. However, I'm excited to put the GFX 100 II through its paces!!

I still do paid work with my Sony, but recently I bought an 2008 Canon G10 for the equivalent of $15 dollars, and that's the camera I have daily with me. And I like all of its quirks, even thought Lightroom has the lens correction proflie for this camera, sometimes I just skip it and embrace the heavy distortion and vignette.

Came in to agree with your take, especially Full Frame v APSC. It's not a knock on Fuji, but when you are talking latitude, it matters for your workflow. It's why some jobs require Medium format because you may need that latitude for the final product.

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the GFX 100s the images it produces are awesome.

love the analogy with the cars. spot on

I’m gonna upgrade from my Cannon Rebel T6 to a Fuji XT5 hehehe but gotta save up for it and I make photography my hobby/side hustle so what you said really resonated with me

Oh wow! A S2000 shout out :) love the VTEC being repped along with Fuji :)

TRUTH!! I don’t even bother with AF-C with my X100V. Gave up. Still love it.

This Video resonates really well with my experience with Fuji. For context: I'm a broke student. My first camera was a literllay broken Sony A58. I wasn´t able to fix it, so I started looking for a replacement. Found a good offer on a broken Fuji X-T10, fixed it and went with it ever since. It took the Fuji-Camera for me to really learn about photography. It felt kinda sterile on the sony. On the Fuji I love experimenting with the settings, as they're all on the tip of my finger. My only complaints about the Fuji so far are it´s autofocus (My eyes are pretty bad, so I rely heavily on AF) and the small selection of cheap telezoom lenses. I don´t want to judge modern Fuji´s AF on my experinece, because the X-T10 is from 2015. But from what I hear Fuji ist still behind Sony and Canon. I also started to focus on wildlife photography and love playing with low light settings - both of these topics basically "need" the bigger sensors and better AF from Fujis competiton. But if I had the money I would still go with Fuji. There's just too much love for the operating concept of their cameras. PS.: I´ve had the same problem with ergonomics, as my hands are pretty big. I´ve ordered a 15$ grip from China and now it´s perfect!

I really like your videos! Sending love from Chi-town!, you should have some workshops or classes I would def go to those!.

I watched many videos in the last few days. Gotta say, this dude is obviously most professional.

Very fairly presented video. Thanks!

This video was incredible; thank you for the insight! P.s. amazing music choice throughout especially at 17:06

Share more of your private work Manny… Loved seeing it. Beautiful. ❤️

Great video. I don’t bother with Full frame anymore, its become too cumbersome for what it is. For some weddings and small events I may do occasionally I found the fuji X APSc system perfect and the quality is more then enough. For my main work and clients especially a skin care brand that I do a lot. The GFX is fantastic especially as most if those shoots are in a studio environment, BTW the 110mm f2 that lens is just incredible.

Manny is the realest

Can't wait for the xpro4 🔥