There are a lot of pros out there that aren't gear heads. They found a certain camera that worked for them years ago and they stick with it. As long as it's performing the way they need it to and giving them the results they need, they feel no need to upgrade. Heck, some pro photographers I know make a great living and are genuinely good, but they couldn't hardly tell you the specs of their camera. Some people just don't care about tech. I, on the other hand, I'm not that way at all. :) I love camera gear of all brands (I've shot Canon, Nikon and now Fujifilm). I've been shooting with 2 X-T1's along side a X100S for over a year now and I can honestly say that they are my favorite cameras I've ever used. Aside from my personal work, I do a handful of weddings a year, maybe several portrait sessions and quite a bit of real estate work. My X-T1's (and X100S for that matter) have not disappointed at all. Coming from a Nikon D750, I don't feel like I've given up much in terms of ISO performance, dynamic range or resolution. I'm more than happy with the files from my X-T1. I had a 20x30 print made just recently and was blown away by the detail coming off that sensor. The print looks fantastic even an inch away. I even made a video about it. I'd love to upgrade to the X-T2 at some point. Most of the specs are just things I want, but not necessarily need. They only thing I technically "need" is duel card slots. I don't like only having 1 in the X-T1 (especially when I'm shooting a wedding). Other than that, I'm perfectly happy with my X-T1's.

I've done "utility" photography for 50 years - sports, journalism, editorial, events, theater, dance, etc. I need a camera that when I take pictures of people they don't react like I've just handed them a bowling ball. With the X-T20 and X-E2 I can practically shove the camera up their nose before they notice that they're having their picture taken. First thing I'd do with a T1 or T2 is take that blasted grip off! Obvious moral: different strokes for different folks. BTW, the X-E2 is just amazing and huge fun.

Eric - a more useful comparison would have been why the xt 1 is better than the xt20

I like your attitude. For me as a beginner the Fuji X-T1 was kind of a natural choice. Coming from a Nikon D60 (very first camera) the Fuji with all the knobs and retro stuff just felt natural to me. It is so supporting to understand the techniques of photography when you tweak knobs and see the results. Now with my recent purchase of a Rokinon 12 mm lense I even took a step further in shooting the „old way“.

Bought an X-T1 6 months ago and after a month bought another one as a backup. Since then been loving the color jpegs are amazing on these. If you're really on a budget and want easy to change settings camera, X-t1 is amazing.

It really goes down to what we shoot and if we need pro centric features, or not. They are both great cameras and people need to stop comparing them because they were made to meet different needs. If I already had the X-t2, i would do the same as you, and get the X-t1 for back up. I don't really need the latest and the greatest, but I do have what works for me, and I've drawn a clear line on camera use; Nikon DSLRs - Df/D700/D7100 for work, Fuji X-e1 / X-e2 for travel and landscapes, Fuji x100 / X-pro1 and Panny LUMIX cameras for street. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Thanks Mate great video helping me progress from my Pentax K7

Excellent video, thank you for sharing. I chose the X-T20 because of it’s size. I wanted something smaller and discrete for use in day to day/family shooting and for street shooting to use alongside my Canon DSLRs. The size difference takes some getting used to though. I added an aftermarket handgrip for comfort without increasing size or weight too much. The advantage is it can be removed when needed to bring the size back down. If I were to go deeper into Fuji and move away from Canon however, I would definitely look into one of the X-Ts or an X-Pro body. The Version 1s do look very good as a second body, but as I would be looking for a primary body addition in those circumstances, I would add the version 2 of either X-T or X-Pro for the better button ergos, thumbstick and dual memory cards.

Flash sync 1/180th comparison: I've been able to get good full (dx) frame flash exposure with 1/250th on manual with my X-T10. 1/320th starts to cut off.

I think the price is still the biggest factor of decision making but once you had X-T1, it's hard to go back to the smaller XT-20 - will always feel like "something is missing"? I'm a newbie to Fuji who purchased X-T20 who decided after watching your clips. Your works are a great introduction to the Fujiworld in general so thank you! As many said, the mega pixel myth is everywhere. I'm still quite happy with my 16MP Olympus EM5Mii haha!

Great video! I bought the X-T20 and returned it after using it for a week. I fell in love with the Fuji system over my Nikon D300s/D7100 systems, but I really wanted all those UPGRADES that the X-T2 offers... so, selling my Nikon gear and saving up for the MORE EXPENSIVE X-T2.

@beegees21

6 жыл бұрын

And what are these upgrades?? Image quality is exactly the same ;)

been watching videos for a month now and you got me sold on why I need to get the xt1 over the xt20. Budget is my main reason so i'm crossing xt2. Both cameras are evenly priced at the moment. I need a camera that I too can use in any weather condition since I love to travel and shoot landscapes and street and portraits. That said, it's the 2nd reason why I'm in a dilemma. Specs wise I really wanna buy the xt20 since it has more features included: higher megapixel, more advanced sensor, etc.. but I don't actually need that Since I'm only going t be using it here in the UAE and back home in the Philippines and the biggest concern is the abiity of the camera to withstand the extreme heat and dust here in the dessert and the mostly wet season in the Philippines? Is weather sealing overrated cause if the xt20 can handle that, id go for it since the added feature more like a bang for the buck. But I fear it can't so I'm leaning towards the XT1. what do you think?

Very good and informative comparison, Eric. I'm with you every single point you point out. I also had both X-T2&X-T20 and had to let go T20(mainly since I get attached to T2's EVF I just couldn't go back to T20. I wear glasses). But still I believe X-T20 is one of the best(maybe THE best) option for mirrorless out there for the price range. It's just pack with everything you'd want for something under $1000. It's just X-T2 is a little bigger beast of mirrorless and every time I play around with it I get more and more attached to it. Maybe X-T2 is like something that mustn't have exited in real world. :p It's just that good.

11:46 It's 2020 and I'm using a Canon EOS 5D, released in 2005. Bought it only three years ago, but still. It's wonderful. (Also just got an X-T1 and that's why I'm watching this video. Prefer it plenty to the Ricoh GR III that I sold to buy the Fuji.)

Hi Eric, I agree with you about the view finder. I own a X-T20. If you want to take photos in midday light, it's really difficult to see something in the EVF. But I found a special Eyecup on Amazon. I fix it on the hot shoe (almost never use flash gun). It fixed the problem definitly I have to admit that I don't wear glasses, maybe it can be more tricky). I also bought a 20€ hand grip that fits really well (less expensive thant the fuji one). Comming from a Canon Rebel T3i, I don't think the buffer is not that small (but I'm not a pro). With the Canon, It stops after 5 or 6 RAW files. With the X-T20, It's up to 30 RAW files and up to 27 in RAW+JPEG Fine... Yes, the joystick is probably usefull, but I won't go to the new X-T30, I would lost a lot of buttons that I use everytime.

Good comparison. If you're into a lot of video I think the X-T20 makes sense as a second body to the X-T2 due to the 4K video. Having said that, so far I only have the X-T2.

Question on Shutter AF setting - I have set the X-T2 to back button focus (Shutter AF-OFF). I plan to shoot dragon boat races and use AF-C, wide Tracking, custom tracking #2. Should I switch back to Shutter AF-ON?

Eric - reading that the xt1 sensor has weird green rendering vs the new xt2 and xt20. Your thoughts?

Fuji realm... that's why I still keep my X-PRO1 and X-T10 in nowadays 😜 having a lot of fun with awesome results (pleasure and/or professional occasions) !!! See ya, blue skies 🤙🏻🍀📸

What the L-Bracket you used on the X-T1 and where you buy...?

Could you please suggest to me a tripod that is compact, small but yet unfolds in enough height and sturdy enough to be used for video? Hope my question makes sense. What kind of tripod is the 'green' one, behind you, is it good for video use, I do see a videocamera there right?

Battery grips are awesome. Make a camera much better to hold and use IMO

I was wondering if MacBook 12 inch is enough for photo editing without it heating up or it will be good to edit with MacBook pro 13 inch?

What watch are you wearing? It looks really nice :)

What bracket do you have on the XT2?

i have the xpro 1, the canon 5d classic and just bought the xt1. I could buy another xpro1 if i had the money. Absolutely magical just like the 5d classic..

It is a hot trend now, in early 2021, to migrate to the XTrans 1 & 2 sensors because they are more “film-like” and have “better colors” for the Stills shooters.

Did you ever make the video about the X-T1 print?

i'm a hobbyist and my x-pro1 and x-t1 are great... i love the two beautys... and the picture-quality ist in 10 jears the same...👍

Hello! I currently have Canon Rebel xsi 450D(10 years old). Any recommendation on which you'd buy if you had under $1,500? I'm hoping and putting a lot time to get better. I do a lot of street photography/street portrait, and I do a lot hiking so landscape is given. If I ever get better than now and become a wedding photographer or something else, that'd be crazy but a blessing👍👍. I was thinking to get XT-1 and build myself prime lenses, or get either XT-20 or XE-3(when it comes out). I know as a professional you'd need at least two cameras. So the one I will purchase now may become my back up and possibly buy XT-3 when it comes out in a year or so. Any thoughts and recommendation?

XT1 vs XT2 color rendering or output? I own XT3 but need a second body

Question: When trying to decide between an XT1 vs XT2 for landscape photography, I understand the XT1 does not have a threaded shutter release to accommodate a shutter release cable for long exposure exposures? That seems like a huge oversight to me.

@pixelgenau2982

6 жыл бұрын

Eric Here On a X-T1 you have to use the USB interface for remote release. Don‘t like this fact to much as it means to use more gear that need battery power.

How is the xt1 in 2019?

Hi everyone. Really love my xt2! Just one thing that confuses me. I feel that it underexposes my photos by 1/3 of a stop mostly shot jpg and using 18-135 and 35 mm lens. Always have to compensate by 1/3 to 1 stop in pp? Any idea?

@Dune00z

6 жыл бұрын

Manuel Aspegren Fuji cameras seem to do that, even the gfx. Some say it's because they lie about ISO performance, but that's conjecture. Motives are unclear but yes, iso 200 is more like 160 or so.

Goode one Eric, was considering an XT 20 to compliment my XT 2 but I think I will hang on to my XT 1. I have previously had an XE 1 and XE 2 and I agree with your assesment of the 16mp sensor.

Oh that technology race ;-) Eric, I don't know if you do Timelapse with your X-T2 but when a battery drains off the TL stop even if the remaining batteries are full charged! Do you know if there is a solution?

@pixelgenau2982

6 жыл бұрын

ReN TiL The same happened to me. Could not find out how to change that so far. Not only annoying, it‘s just stupid as long there is a working battery with enough power inside. The workaround is to plan well and making sure the batteries in the camera and battery grip as well are fully charged. My camera is a X-T1.

Hello to everyone . I can't decide between X-T10 and X-T20. In the country I live in, the T20 is sold for twice the price of the T10. Is it worth paying double?

And the X-T2 is WR. Another great video. Thanks!

@christianhowell3791

7 жыл бұрын

Charles Williams so is X-T1

@stoic1024

7 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I own the X-T1. The point was the X-T20 is not WR.

I have a D850, i am thinking of buying fuji for weight reduction especially when i am just traveling and dont want to bring big camera , which would you recommend for this purpose? the xt 20 to save money , since specs wise i have the D850 or go all in and get XT3 , thanks,

@FindingMiddleEarth

5 жыл бұрын

I would say go for the XT30. It’s great value.

Hi my name is Kashif saleem and I am from Pakistan and final am planning to buy xt1 brand new with warranty @450 US$ in 2021 do you suggest it or should I go for some other model remind you this will be my 1st fuji Gear.

What do u recommend for sports photography cars etc...

@FindingMiddleEarth

5 жыл бұрын

Nikon D500

Why do I need another camera if I have an X-T1? (I don't use it for video, I just take photos!)

Eric, loved this cool comparison between XT2 & XT20, as also the classic XT1

I found the viewfinder on the XT10 superior to the XT1, far more realistic and not overly contrasty as I found the XT1 to be.

@FindingMiddleEarth

7 жыл бұрын

+DennisF252 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I like the size of the EVF on the XT1

@DennisF252

7 жыл бұрын

I would agree the size and ability to view other info on screen is great! I have been looking to upgrade for a couple of years now and am torn between continuing with Nikon (Still running a D40 and ex film user F801) or switching to Fuji as I like the old school functionality combined with the mirrorless benefits but when I been been to stores and tried the Fuji's the overly contrasty image on the XT1's evf was a real downer whereas the XT10 evf image seemed far more realistic. This was last year around the time of the XT2's launch and I have to say I have not tried that or the XT20! Thanks for the prompt response.

@Dune00z

6 жыл бұрын

You can turn off wysiwyg if you don't want it contrasty.

Hi I want too enter into the mirrorless world and I love XT1, I do kids photography I wanted to know if it's good in 2020. Maybe invest in good glass.

@keithpadden8684

3 жыл бұрын

vernon dekoker just got xt1 and loving it very similar to my ex2s superb JPEG’s even at3200 iso

X-t20 will have a touch control over AF with eye up to EVF

Also, the X-T20 on 4K video skips a line. So, the 4K video quality is not exactly the same (or as good) as on the X-T2.

@Purpill

6 жыл бұрын

George Pantazis what do you mean skips a line?

got my xt1 in 2019 with 35mm fujinon lens, very compact and light with great sharp images

@user-os5sd7sz4v

5 жыл бұрын

what other camera do you have and how you compare it to it? I'm thinking in getting a xt1, currently using a d500 so I'm used to have a nice and fast AF which maybe makes me think that the xt1 is super slow.... But the thing is that I love the size and I'm not obsessed in getting the latest camera like a xt3 so I thought the xt1 would be a nice option.

@jantecson7630

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-os5sd7sz4v just sold my xt1 and just got the not so recently the xe3 very compact and light, way more advance :)

The XT-1 is more than good enough for the average photographer. Most Fuji shooters I know upgraded just because .... they couldn't give a solid reason, with most using 4K video as their excuse [though they never actually make use of it] - I switched from a D800E and some nice Nikon glass to the XT-1 with the 35 1.4 and 55-200 and a bunch of old M42 lenses and couldn't be happier.

@michaeldelrossi4487

5 жыл бұрын

I am between a rock and a hard place on choosing a Fujifilm Camera, I like the XT-1 but most camera stores are stocking the XT-2 & XT-20 saying this is the way to go? Any suggestions where to get one .... except buying one from eBay! Not my cup of tea, you do know what you are buying?

I don't know how you measure AF speed.. I have a D700 and a X-T2 with battery grip (boost) and the X-T2 is NO where close to the D700 when it comes to focusing in low light. Now i LOVE the X-T2 for it's wonderful JPGs and for manual focus fotography but when it comes to Autofocus i go for my D700 every single time. I used them both in low light taking pictures of my kids while they where playing and running back and forth and the D700 with Continous autofocus and CH mode i got about 70-80% keepers. With the X-T2 in boost mode (with grip) on continous autofocus and CH (or CL) mode i hardly got 10-20% keepers.. The X-T2 was horrible for continous autofocus in low light. I love the camera and i use it all the time but if i want to take pictures of high speed action in any light situation the D700 is waaaayyyy better. I don't own a D4 but i can't imagine it being any worse than the D700.

Xt2 and xt20 have the exact same af system

Looking to a size of XT's the question is why did you switch from DSLR? Having XT-2 & pair of xpro's think that for size XT has no any advantage when it come to size .

@FindingMiddleEarth

7 жыл бұрын

HI, I didn't switch from DSLR. I still shoot with my Nikon D810 as well as my Fuji kit. Thanks

@Cagey7531

7 жыл бұрын

You can remove the grip and the cameras are very tidy then, whenever needed - for street/stealth shooting. I use the grip on the XT-1 mostly, but I like having the option. I have used it without the grip many times, for concerts/plays and some street, where I wanted to be less obvious

@eagleeyephoto8715

7 жыл бұрын

Uncaged Yep as I mentioned I have XT's and Xpro-1 &2 and found that Xpro is for me more portable than XT's, especially with the primes on it.When using 16-55 on XT with the grip it change to big beast and to be honest I do not see any advantage in size when compared to mid range dslr.

Dude I know you said you don’t have the d500. I had the Xt2 and the d500 and shot events with them. The d500 has the best AF ON THIS PLANET especially in low light acquisition. The Xt2 is the worst camera I have ever used for low light af acquisition. The worst!!! In normal to good light it does fine but I would say more like the d750 which I also have and use regularly. But nothing is faster than the d500 except the d5 which I believe from my experience is even. Mirrorless cameras including sonys do great in normal light. But in low light they all struggle. Nothing beats a Nikon camera not song not canon when it comes to being in a dark room and getting the job done. The d500 sees in the dark period no assist necessary. I’ve heard the xt3 has better lowlight af acquisition and that minus 3 or 4 and yet to have tried it so cannot comment by I heard it’s great. I love love love the Xt1 it’s the one camera I wish I still had it is the best portrait camera for outdoor photography. Give me one of those baby’s and a 90f2 all day outdoors and I can edit xt1 shots to look exactly like real film. No camera does it quite the same.

I was about to buy the X-T20 until I realized how uncomfortable the EVF was. I couldn't imagine enjoying composition while continually fighting the viewfinder. Why do manufacturers insist on such obvious crippling of entry level cameras in order to force an upsell. Just make a good camera and be done with it.

@jantecson7630

5 жыл бұрын

xe3 instead

I love Fuji cameras, but each one has quirks that make me want to buy another one. x100 was slow autofocus, xt10 was brilliant but started to break on me, xt20 felt cheap and plastic, but now I have the xpro2 and that rocks. But I do wish I could try the xt1 or xt2 viewfinder...

one of the main point of mirrorless camera is to have a small interchangeable camera. If you like big camera that you can hold better than why not just use DSLR. They are way better than any mirrorless camera esp their AF system. Nonsense.

I think the battery grips defeat the purpose of the fuji x-t1 and x-t2. You're going into DSLR territory

@FindingMiddleEarth

5 жыл бұрын

That’s only if you’re getting the Fuji gear to save weight. Most people aren’t switching to mirrorless just for the size.

ok ok ok..... so image quality realy the same? really? i know they have the same sensor, but... really?

@FindingMiddleEarth

5 жыл бұрын

Correct

What is wrong with you people? XT20 is not a professional camera. It's a small travel and cheaper yet high quality stuff that Fuji had put into this camera light and interchangeable small camera, it's expected you will not be having all the bell and whistles of the XT2. If Fuji implement the weather proofing, bigger viewfinder, and iso dial, then might as well just carry the dslr with you with everything that you need. If you need all that MUST HAVE buy the XH-1 or Nikon D750

X-T2 is a little easier to use. Faster processes, face detect, more muted colour science, better white balance algorithms, and the like. X-T1 is more fun, because you don’t have to panic about having a super expensive camera, if you’re a bit of a masochist: the colours are fun to figure out and live with, which is reminiscent of film. 16mp is enough, and doesn’t show up as grainy as 24mp, focus assist is a button, not an easily breakable wheel push.

Xt1 has better colors than the Xt2. But Xt2 performs better.

@sols9449

6 жыл бұрын

Jerry M it has to do with skin mostly. Nikon even in raw so pleas don’t say anything about shooting in raw. I am talking about raw. Nikon has a green Hue within the skin tones. Xt2 is magenta (which is easy to fix) the best skin tones varies from camera to camera in the rendition of the colors. Canon is by far the best for this. Xt1 is very good at this as well. When they say film it’s because film gets skin very accurate and right. (This being standard film types. Not chemically treated or specialty film) Nikon D700, D3s, D4, 810 are great D3s and D700 most film like and the best. Canon 5d and 1d series is great that means all variants. Xt1 is great. GFX looks good never used it. Phase one is amazing. (Prob best) now in Lightroom we can fix anything but that’s not really true. Lol hard to get that green from Some Nikons and sonys out. Sony recently changed the color science and it’s getting better.

@sols9449

6 жыл бұрын

Jerry M you shoot film black and white. Because color does effect it. There are orange red green that effects how black and white effects the skin too. If it will be dark skin light skin etc.

Eric - you should take this video down now. I watched it ages ago and it was very good. However, it seems a bit disingenuous now, because you don't even own a fuji anymore. I remember seeing a while ago where I think it was the D850 you swapped over to. I tried to re-watch this but couldn't because it kept playing over in my head 'he doesn't even own any Fuji's now'! Philip

@FindingMiddleEarth

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I understand your thought process, Philip? I’ve been a Nikon user since day 1 and I added the Fuji’s to my kit for a year and a half. I described very well that I sold my Fuji kit simply because I had too much gear. That doesn’t mean that my thoughts in this video are invalid. Again, not sure I see your thoughts behind taking the video down. Thanks