I had the XT1. Then the XT2 came. I immediately said that the XT2 no longer generates photos as beautiful as the XT1. The whole internet laughed at me for it, I had no idea. But I also bought the XT3. This disappointed me bitterly. The XT1 is still the best Fujifilm APSC camera ...
Man, I wasn’t the only one. I updated to X-T2 from X-T1 ended up switching over to the other system because I didn’t like the X-T2 that much. Looking to pick up a used X-T1 now.
Dude, your photos are so beautiful. I want to capture these family moments with my family and print them for my son. When he is older i can give him a whole album of our lives up to that point.
A few weeks ago I watched your X-T1 + 16mm F2.8 video. I immediately ordered both the camera and the lens. After watching this I might have to buy a backup X-T1. Just in case! Your pictures from this camera are superb. You and the X-T1 were meant for each other; a marriage made in camera heaven. Your affection for the X-T1 is infectious. Thank goodness you’re not into Leicas, because I’d never be able to afford to watch your videos.
This review was the deciding factor in buying the X-T1...and I have to say, the color, quality of images out of this camera is more preferred than my X-T4. Love your passion - it's quite inspiring
Just bought one back in January for €300 and am having a blast with it. All the dials being available makes you way more likely to experiment. Even the grain when shooting with a high ISO and/or cropping in looks quite stylised and pleasant.
I literally just picked up an X-T1 in Sept of 2022, for basically nothing. It came with the 10-24mm lens that I really wanted. After having it for a few days, I was in love with it! My Fuji journey has been: X70 > X-T20 > X-T2 > X-T3. I replaced the X70 with the X-T20, then after using the X-T2 for bird photography, moved on to the X-T3 and sold the X-T2. Never did I think I would go "backwards" to the X-T1, but for walking around and shooting, I absolutely love it! And it's so small! The same size as my X-T20 with minimal grip. I'll never sell this little gem!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I've been shooting film for almost 3 years then started working at a camera store and began considering a jump into the digital age. I just bought a used XT1 that we've had for ages and something about it just feels right. Most of my coworkers were trying to convince me to get other things, but one of the guys lent me his XT1 and the more I played with it, the more I loved it. This is my first digital in 15 years and it feels like the perfect camera to jump back in with.
I have two XT1s with vertical grips and love this camera, even more than my XH1. The XT1 with the grip is still a fairly compact package. It's a quirky little camera but the image quality makes up for all the quirks
@Juan Ignacio Caino I use back-button focusing on the XH1 because of the soft shutter release. Now, I do like my XH1 as well don't get me wrong, but it's a big piece of kit to lug around town all day long when you're doing some street shooting or urban photography. I tend to use it for landscape work or the little bit of commercial work I get from time to time.
I totally agree about the better image quality of the x trans 2 sensor. It still produces the cinematic look like the xtrans 1 sensor had. In these days lot 's of people raved about Fujifilm 's cinematic look of it 's JPEG's. Fuji even advertised this cinematic look. With the x trans 3 sensor that cinematic look disapeared. The black tones with the xt 2 are more pronounced than with the xt 1, giving the overal picture are darker , less vibrant look. Today no one talks about the cinematic atmosphere of Fujifilm anymore, because it 's gone...
I agree wirh all this. I love my X-T1. It's been my goto camera for over a year. I also have an X-Pro1 and an X100F. The X-T1 has been with me on some adventures in the desert and mountains and it has always served me well.
Could not agree more I've had mine over five years Absolutely best camera I've ever had Tough camera has survived several drops and beautiful quality images When it eventually dies I will without hesitation get another one. Good fun watching this video
I’m with you on this one, my Xt-1 was my first foray into the Fuji x series. I also bought a second hand, like new, xt-2 last year following the ditching of the weighty full frame Nikon gear. They are fantastic cameras and a joy to use. My xt-1 reminded me so much of the Yashica SLR film camera I started off with in the early 1980s; so I’ve gone full circle!
Can’t beat a personal recommendation and reassuring to know that old tech is still good and it’s not necessary to waste money on the latest gear specially if you are mainly a stills shooter and not in a rush.
Thought Criminal It’s what makes me stick for at least year or two to my XE-3 with just the 18-55 OIS kit lens. It has the same sensor. Hopefully IBIS will arrive in small rangefinders.
I just recently got the xt-10 (same sensor, cheaper camera) and I am absolutely in love with it, the images out of this sensor are wonderful, its always with me when I leave my door, and I love the actual act of photography with it, absolutely agree with you on the sensor
After several happy years with two X-T1's, I was considering upgrading to a used X-T2 this very weekend now that they're more affordable. While I'd enjoy the larger dials, the overall increase in size of the X-T2 and nicer image quality of the XT-1 (thanks for comparisons) convinced me to save my money... Thank you!
I got mine for £250 last month and it's in absolute mint condition and I'd have to agree with everything you said about the XT-1 from a photographer's point of view... It's just a complete all round camera and is still as relevant today as it was when it was released 6 years ago. Awesome camera for sure.😊👌👍♥️
Totally agree about image quality it produces. There are only two digital cameras of all time that i put in this category... a Nikon D700 and a Fujifilm X-T1✨✨
@@africanpenguin3282 i do not know much about the xts but X-T1 still shoots great photos with good performance for me. It can be a decent everyday camera. 👉The value of the X-T1 is the color and rendering of the photo it brings.👈 I can take all its disadvantage compare to modern cameras by that... Pair it with XF 35mm 1.4 R 🔥
I feel the same way with my X-T10. It’s been packed away for so long and now I finally got it out again. There’s just something about it that makes it fun to use. Not to mention it’s so much smaller, lighter, and more portable than my X-T3.
Since the day I started using X-T1 it blew my mind all the way, such a small camera can do wonders out there, the quality of the pictures is outstanding. It's 5 years old now and still giving tough competition to the other systems. I love this one more than the cameras I have used. The only thing which bothers me a little is that fuji should make the new film simulations for their old systems to. Having so much of limitations if Ritchie Roesch can create all those film recipes in camera then I think fuji can make it too with all the resources that they have.
I shot Canon for 23 years. My last Canon was the Eos 5D2. However I have long held the view that my 2 XT1’s are the best cameras I’ve ever used. I just bought my 2nd XT1 a few weeks ago. I haven’t picked up my 5D or 1D for 5 years now.
I totally agree, the X-T1 has something special that others Fuji don’t have, I’ve done my most beautiful pictures with the X-T1, it has some king of unique organic creamy colours. Personally I never like the files from the X-T2, I think this 24 MP sensor was the worst of the X series cameras, I find the T3 much better than the T2 as fare as colour science and file quality.
what? The X-Pro2 which has the same sensor like the X-T2 is the best Fuji Camera ever! The new sensor was revolutionary, a bit worse ISO, but way better AF and the colors look awesome straight ouf the camera! The X-T2 and X-Pro2 were the first Fuji bodys where people started to get interested in Fuji at all! Till than Fuji was almost unknown to everbody. Because the X-Trans 3 Sensor delievered top Performance in 2016!
@@aldeen1982 I'm talking about sensor image quality here and not autofocus speed or other camera feature. Every sensor has its personal signature with every brand, you like it, you don’t like it, it’s totally subjective. My opinion is based on my personal use of those 3 cameras and not what people say.
@@aldeen1982 Keep cool, kid ! The X-Pro2 is the better X-Pro1, but i love the output, only X-Trans I & II could give. Means, X-Pro1, E1, M1, T1, T10, X100S, X100T. And i shoot with Fujifilm X-Trans since 2012, way soon full 10 years.
Another benefit of the way the shutter dial lock button works on the X-T1 is that you can spin your shutter speed back to Auto without looking and it locks into place. Also, the exposure compensation dial doesn’t rotate infinitely so you can count the clicks to know where it’s set. With these two features, you can always set your X-T1 purely by feel (in combo with the physical aperture ring).
Yes! I MISS this about the X-T1! However, I do NOT miss that fiddly ISO button at all as KMan does. :-) I loved the X-T1, wouldn't mind having another, but no way I could ever go to not having the option to shoot vertically at an angle as I can on the X-T2...plus I"m a video shooter so I felt it sensible to work up the chain. Looking at trading up to X-T3 but as KMan mentioned, the incremental size differences concern me a little. Peace.
Stunning pictures. The skin tones blow most digital imaging out of the water. For years and years people have told me to drop film since digital was so good. and I have always wondered if they were blind or insane? Fuji's products are finally persuading me. Thank you for this great video
I bought a 2nd hand XT1 couple years ago, it was in "as good as new" condition. Since then that camera is my all around gear. I use it more than my nikon d750, even when I work documenting events (weddings and music festivals) the Fuji XT1 is my second camera and I love of it works in low light conditions when I haven't had a flash. The tones and colours are without doubt amazing and love that always I get that film look with each photo. I have just one XF lens (18-55mm 2.8-4) and use an adapter for old canon lenses and it is superb. Do not regret a thing the money I have spent in this camera.
Oh man I can't wait.... After a lot of humming and haaing Ive just traded my x100t in for the xt1 and the 18-55 f2.8 f4 kit lens You're photos were magical
I agree completely. With the release of each new version, I get tempted to upgrade to a new camera... but luckily in the end my reasoning prevails and I keep using my X-T1. If you don't need a movie camera, X-T1 is such a winner.
Hi Hisham. I assume that it's already been 7 years that your XT1's with you by now. Thinking of getting one in the 2nd hand market due to the reasons Kentuckyman mentioned here as with other YT reviewers. Has your copy's leather skin peeled off already or at least has started to come off? If not, how did you manage to preserve it? Thank you.
I still use my X-T1 in conjunction with my X-H1 cameras. I find the straight out of camera JPEGs, using the in-camera profiles, are outstanding. I shoot RAW+JPEG, but the number of times I have delivered the out of camera JPEG is more frequent than I wish to admit. I think the larger photosites on the 16mp sensor over the 24mp, gives you an image fidelity in black and white that you just cannot recreate with the newer bodies. The single card slot is a worry, but I still reach for this over my X-H1 more often than not.
Love my X-T1 as well!!! Started out with the X-M1 (great pics) but missed to frame thru a EVF. I use vintage lenses (manual focusing with focus picking) and do street photos and monuments detail mainly: Fujinon 55mm f1.8 Newer 25mm f1.8 Olympus Zuiko 135mm f3.5 Fujinon 135mm f3.5 Olympus Zuiko 200mm f4 Vivitar 300mm f5.6 and the kit lense XC 16-50 that came with my X-M1 For portraits enjoy a lot with the 55mm and 135mm Street the 25mm Architectural details and some landscapes the 200mm and 300mm
The X-Pro1 has cult following for similar reasons. That one has a slightly different sensor- The X-Trans I. My X100T has the same sensor as your X-T1. X-Trans II. It is a great camera for sure. I love Fuji.
Thank you for making this video on the wonderful Fuji XT-1. I bought mine in 2014, and still have it. I did buy the XT-2 a few years back, but still use my trusty XT-1. And will continue to do so when I want something light and small to carry, when I'm not carrying my whole kit bag. I love it paired up to the 10-24mm lens too. I'll have to get it out more often now I've watched your video. J :-)
Hi John. Just wanted to ask if the XT1 that you have still holds up after 8 years and if its leather skin has started peeling off? That's what I'm worried about. Thinking if I'm getting one to pair with my XT3. Thank you.
I come from film background as a confirmed Canon user. My first serious dip into digital was with a Fuji s5pro, it's still a fantastic camera, old, slow and only 12mp... but that sensor.. wow. It's just the same with the x-t1, the 16mp x-trans sensor is something very special, I have an x-t2 but the 'one' is still my first choice. I also bought an x-e2s for street work and recently tried the x-e3 but the 16mp sensor wins again. Our cameras are, as you say, tools and you are quite right, if they do the job that we want that's all that matters.
I stopped using my x-t1 after I got my x-t2. Watching this video made me realize I've undermined the x-t1 and its usefulness as a secondary camera or even a primary one as well. Definitely will start to use it again! Thank you!
Bought an X-T1 when they came out and took a few extra shots on a job just to compare with my Canon Mark 3, I was very surprised at the quality of the images compared to the Canon, they were magical coming out of that small camera with16MP. I am on my 6th Fuji camera now and will never look back.
I'm very late indeed to this video but really enjoyed it, and the comparison photos between the X-T1 and X-T2 clearly showed the differences between the two cameras. The photographs shown are fantastic, I think, and far better than anything I could take.
I like to confirm this in every point! Enthusiastically from Fuji I bought my son an XT1. So we also can share lenses. Sometimes I snap it away from him and have so much fun with it☺️ In deed I prefer it to my XT2. And even XT3 which I will sell again. The image quality is special and in my opinion outstanding! In addition to my Leicas the best camera for my purposes. Get one and keep it👍🏻😉
I just bought one a little over a week ago and two lenses for just $600 and I totally think it’s already worth the money! I started on film and it definitely gives me that feeling again. Thanks for making me feel more justified in the purchase and that maybe I’m not so crazy for buying an ASPC camera when Sony and Canon made this a very full frame mirrorless summer!
Love everything about this! Looking to pick up an older Fuji for personal/hobby shooting, and this totally sold me! Great moments you've captured with it there too.
It’s funny, the X-T1 is what got me into Fujifilm, and even though I had a Sony a7R as my main mirrorless, I fell in love with its color rendering. Now I have the X-T1 and X-Pro3, and usually hand off the X-T1 to friends while I’m travelling. When editing photos and sending them the photos, I still get a little jealous of them using that beautiful little camera. The color rendering and sharpness is something else!
Picked up an XE1 a few months ago,.. mainly because that + the new xc35 f2 were cheaper than a decent 35mm sony lens... Im selling my sony gear now. That 16mp Xtrans was really SOOO ahead of its time and then that touchy, knobby experience😍
For me it was x100T -> X-Pro 1 -> X-T1. I have the latter two and I just don't need an upgrade at the moment I feel like. I carry both with me most of the times and I just switch SD cards into the X-T1 if I want to transfer the pro1 pics on the smartphone
Acros is pretty much just adding contrast and grain. As far as I can tell anyway. You can probably adjust for those same effects. Or at least the contrast. You could always add some grain in post. The newer Fuji models have a 'grain option' in camera. I'm not sure if the X-T1 does. My X-T2 has it.
Couldn’t agree more! The XPro1 got me into Fuji and I love it to this day when I can work slow. The XT1 was the one that made me switch from Canon, Regret selling the XT1 for the XT2 which was the camera that made me switch back to Canon in the end, I hated that camera so much! Looking over old work recently I may well get another XT1! Fuji’s old 16mp in natural light are amazing, I often shoot both XPro1 and Canon 5D MKIV when out on location and 9 times out of 10 use the XPro1 files over the Canon. My main workhorse will remain the 5D, especially for studio but the old Fujis will still serve me well for pro and personal work for years to come.
I absolutely agree with you. i love your reviews. your calm manner and your sympathetic voice. and no "please give my a thumbsup" just great. and I also love my T1. more than my t4. I took my best photos with the X-T1. keep it up my friend.
Love to see someone talking about xt1 in 2020. I have owned one for 4 + years and never intend to sell and never felt need to upgrade to xt2/3/4. I have also owned Nikon D5 also and now sold it. Yes it was superior to some respect but not practical and fun to use unless you are a professional sports photographer.
Our wedding and honeymoon was shot with X-T1 (90% of photos) Great colors especially. Just something magical about those tones. I have owned every X-T camera and X-T1 still has a special place in my heart.
Never clicked on a video quicker than this in my life! People think I'm crazy sometimes too when I tells them this. My X-T1 is without QUESTION my favorite camera of all time. Not the X-T2, X-T3, X-H1, D810, Z6, etc etc etc. I really like my other cameras and still use the Z6 as a main body...but nothing, nothing makes me happy like the X-T1 does. It's the perfect camera for me. I typically have either my 35mm f/2.0 or a 25mm f/1.8 attached to it. Sometimes I'll grab the Canon 10-18mm STM and Fringer adapter out and have some ultrawide fun. Also like you (just) said, the rubber material is so, much, nicer to the touch than the others. I also prefer how the shutter dial, lmao you keep saying what I'm typing lol...I prefer the shutter dial on the X-T1. Unlocked once you get past the first click, and then locking again if you go all the way back around. They camera is just better lol. It is only 'missing' the 3rd axis on the screen (but so is my Z6), and it'd be cool if it had the joystick from my other X bodies when I had them (sold them all)...but none of those things stop my love of the X-T1. This camera will be with me forever. If it dies, I'll cry, while I'm ordering another pair online to immediately replace it. I haven't it in monochrome 99% of the time, but I can shoot it in any profile or simulation (except Velvia which I've never really got along with on any camera haha). Long love the X-T1. All hail. 😍📸
Totally agree. My T1 is my fav but The T2 is good for commercial work when I want dual Cards. But there is something with that T1 sensor and what that camera puts out. Great vid 👌🏻
Many photographers swear by the older Fuji sensors. X-Pro1 for example. (X-Trans I) Might be something to that. Perhaps Fuji needed to make some image sacrifices to increase the megapixel count. I have an X100T, same sensor as the X-T1. And although I have more recent Fujis, as well there is just something extra about those images on the X100T.
I own an xt2 and an xh1 plus a Nikon 7200 but my favourite 'go to' camera is my xt1, there's something magic about that sensor,. I also still have my old Fuji pro s5, it has the same magic and even at 12mp is superb for portraits.
I too have the Nikon D7200 and the S5 pro which is a superb portrait camera except for the screen which is awful . I was given an XT 1 a year ago and have not put it down I am currently using all of my old Olympus zuiko lenses and producing wonderful images
I totally agree, my raw and jpeg files look identical. Noise is minimal or non existent. I use it mainly for macro flower shots combined with vintage lenses its just has a certain quality. I also bought an X E1 as well for its magical quality. I also have a X S10 which is great but its too sharp for my taste. Thanks for sharing
I adore this model. I own the same camera, so I was very glad to watch this film because currently there is much less information on XT-1 then on other Fujifilm camera models. My THANK YOU VERY MUCH to the author of this film!
Thanks a lot for your video! I bought one from Japan, absolutely new with no signs of wear. I've only had it 2 days, so I can't comment yet. I also own the X-T3, X-E3 and X100V. I love them all.
Any X-E series fans? The X-E1 was my first Fujifilm camera and I just adore the image quality and keep it as a handy travel camera. Loved this video and the reminders that newer doesn't necessarily mean better - especially for still photography only. Unfortunately for my needs I have gone full hybrid, and need video that looks good and edits well. Right now that's the X-T3 with an Atomos Ninja V, although for stills I'll use any Fujifilm camera with confidence.
I have a Canon 5D Mk II (bought new), a Nikon D800 (used, bought for peanuts, online), and a Fuji X-T1 - bought used, from a camera shop, in February this year. Each has its place, but I really do share your enthusiasm for the Fuji. It feels right, and produces some really great images.
This is a great detailed video with amazing images ! I picked up a XT-1 in nov 2022 for 350 with 4k shutter count and it is a absolutely great camera for shooting today !. I bought a x100v 2 years ago and that was my introduction to the fun but addicting world of Fujifilm .
In 2019 I wanted to buy a used Fuji, but I couldn't find any. Few months later went to buy an extra battery for my nikon and found the shop had a used XT1. Bought it for 25,000 indian RS. Which is like 335 USD. Including a 18-55mm lens. No one believes I got it for this cheap.
I tried to sell my Fujis (XT1 & XT2) but could not bring myself to do it for exactly all of the reasons you site in your video. I put a TTartisan 35mm on these and it just hits a sweet spot for me. I can see from the responses to your video that I am not alone in this. Like your images BTW...
Because of this video, I've given up the idea of getting the X-T3. I will go for the X-T1 instead. Makes a lot more sense since I don't do video. Money saved allow me to get a Viltrox 23/1.4. Thanks for sharing.
I have been shooting with an X-Pro3 and X100V since they both released, but recently I picked up an old X-T10 with the X-trans 2 sensor to give them a break so to say and love the images it produces. The buffer does fill up fast in burst, but I have learned to just deal with it.
My first Fuji camera was the XT1 and I got amazing images out of it. But the one thing that drove me nuts was moving the focus cursor around. To get from the center to a focus point with the “rule of thirds” requires you to make two moves for every diagonal movement. Personally, I found the joystick on the XT2 to be game changing and I still shoot professionally with two of these even though I just recently also bought the XH2. It also has 50% more megapixels, the vertical tilt screen, that locking and unlocking knobs on the ISO and shutter dials is easier, a better viewfinder, and faster focusing. Maybe I’m missing something but I really didn’t see a big difference in image quality between the XT1 and 2, but I’m happy that you do. But I also have an Xpro2 and my wife has an X100 F, and it’s nice having three different cameras all with the same image sensor for post processing. The new XH2 has an amazingly, sharp viewfinder, and I’m enjoying the 40 megapixels, but the older cameras I still use and won’t sell.
I have the XT1, 2 and 20. Here's what I found interesting is that recently I put together a portfolio for a local newspaper that hired me. When I put the portfolio together, about 90% of the photos were with the XT1. So I'm not going to come out and say "wow, this is magic," but I can say were there such a thing as having mojo, this camera has it.
You are absolutely correct about your conclusions. I used to own an XT1 for about two years and then sold it. I am rethinking the possibility of getting one off of eBay. Thanks for the great video!
I just bought for 290€ and this camera is really great! I have the XS10 ans this XT1has nothing to envy to the new generation (in photo). Great quality, premium object 8 years ago. I enjoy to buy it =)
I totally agree with you. Everyone thing the latest version is better. Creating good photograph does not require latest version camera, it all in your head, It's the job of the RU-vidr to prompt new product that's how they earn. I have the X h1 with 16-55 mm and I am totally in it
I was thinking to buy one good camera for my travelling and was caught up with XS20 ads. While I talked to my friend he let me try his XT1 and the camera just produce the photo exactly as I want. After seeing your work in the video, I will definitely get one of XT1!!!
I have an XT1 and X-Pro 1 and shoot both for street photography as much as my XH1. The image quality out of the XT1 is incredible. It’s difficult to put into words just how the files out of the XT1 look. The images from this legend of a camera must be experienced first hand in order to truly understand just how special they are. I’ll never part with mine.
wow I'm sold going to be starting my professional photography career next year and I studied photography next year and had access to a lot of different cameras (Fuji Xt1 ,Canon Eos R and Nikon z6) but the X-T1 was my favorite the power and size is great because I'm always on the go and it doesn't feel like work . Thanks for the great video I appreciate your passion its great that in 2021 I don't need the latest and greatest to start my journey.
I have xt2 and xt3 but the camera I grab going out the door is my xt-1 ,I use it for night skyes because it has bigger photosites {pixels} that fit on a crop sensor where the xt2 and 3 have to make them smaller and cram them in with 24 and 26 meg pics that how it was explained by a tech at Fujifilm Australia . My XT-1 is slower ,takes a while to auto focus and has other quirks so I understand what your saying...
A few years ago, my wife did upholstery jobs , we took pictures of the chairs, tried to get the pictures colours as close as original product. We tried many cameras but Fuji was excellent just out of the box , jpg , not any corrections...now have A6400 but thinking to buy a Fuji ...
My favorite Fuji is the one I’m using at the moment (LOL), I have the X-T2 for about two years now, really a great camera, I skipped over the X-T3 and about two weeks ago I got the X-T4 with the XF 16-80, perfect combination for me (I just shoot for fun).
