And yes - “my images may be garbage but I’m having fun” is basically my photography motto. I also love taking pictures of buildings and walls and junk piles and sticker-covered signs and all that and I do just have fun.

@jdc327

Жыл бұрын

🙌👐🙌👏🤘🙏📸💯🤛🤝

@grafixnetz

Жыл бұрын

My motto is "I take a lot of pictures, then look thru them to see if I can find a photograph or 2". It's really a fun way of looking at this hobby. BTW: My torn-poster collection is getting a lot of attention:)

Love this video! Your passion and enthusiasm here is contagious and inspiring. I’m very happy for you

#1 fave channel right here. Austin looks super rad. Thanks for showing us around!

I love the XPro series. I shot with the XPro2 from launch until picking up the XPro3 shortly after it launched. I'm the straight weirdo that uses it full time for commercial work. I tether in the studio for my fashion work, then shoot product photography, then business commercial work, and then use the same damn camera for street, and family photos. No other camera made me happy to shoot for my business AND my personal family images. It's DEFINITELY NOT a way of working I would recommend for everyone, but if it's for you, then you'll know it, and you'll be so incredibly happy with this little damn creative beast. The 35 1.4 only comes off when it absolutely has to for a particular shot. And when the job requires it, I just rent the GFX for that level of clinical output. Win win. Oh and a big Texas welcome Cam!

I totally agree on having fun, sometimes I feel like my entire day of shooting was for naught but I have so much fun just taking the pictures that the end results doesn't matter in the end.

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Coming from the commercial world, I sometimes forget that photography doesn’t always have to be work haha

I just started bringing my X100F around with me a lot more and love it

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

I remember when I first got mine I was like, why do I need this when I have an iPhone?? But man it’s a different beast and brings out the inner photographer.

Recently sold my second X100V again after falling in love with 28mm, Ricoh GRiii has been my current daily carry 👌🏻

Man, you're an amazing photographer. The photos that you showed in this video were stunning!

Thank you for your honesty! I wish more people would speak about the little things like the viewfinder comparison since that makes a camera more useable for some of us!

Great video! Looks like you had fun making it and sometimes that all that matters. I was hoping you got some shots of the Buick.

I just got a X100v and it's so much fun:) Loving it. I put the iso and SS in auto and just rip away.

Lucky enough to have two of those cameras. The 100v is awesome, it just makes you want to take photos and makes you smile at the same time. The pro3, it’s inspiring to use, almost like it’s egging me on to push myself photographically. I feel like it’s hard to take a bad picture with either of these cameras.

I absolutely love my x100F. It makes me want to take photos and it’s fun.

I’ve owned the X pro 3 for a little over a year and it is the most inspiring camera to use for me. I use it with auto focus lenses and cheap manual focus lenses. With film simulations that I adjust to my liking I feel like I get the looks and the results that I’m looking for. It is a great camera. 📸🔥 I’ve never used the X-E4. Street photography is my jam

@jimmason8502

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. I can't believe it's September 2022 already and Cam is only discovering the XPro3 now lol. It's the coolest camera I've used in 40 or so years of shooting and the most fun. The XPro3 is great paired with vintage M42 lenses as well as native glass.

@jdc327

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmason8502 😯😍🤤😃 you're just '(weather)sealing the deal' for me on this cam brother!! 🙌🤘🙀🙏📸💯

Great vibe! Now I want to see more of Austin.

Enjoyed your take on the X Pro3.😎

I'm an old guy too and used the viewfinder most of the time. Lately I started to use the screen for framing more and I must say that in some occasions my composition actually improved.

fuji sensors are just 🤤 so good, hope 60k comes soon

I’m really tempted to buy an X100V. Such a beautiful camera…

Great content! Love the x100v. What video camera was used, a lot of focus breathing ?

Thanks for the videos man, love any content you put out honestly. I just rented the xt4 and I used it with my M mount Voigtlander 35mm 1.2iii, and loooved the experience. So easy to manual focus and all that. Ive been torn on the xe4, xt4, h2s and x100v. I am also needing a hybrid for simple video with 4k60 (i just use the Komodo for pro video and the gfx100s for pro photo) so I need that portable tiny hybrid. i just want an x100v with interchangeable lenses, or just suck it up and get the xt4/h2s. I dont think the size difference is thaaat crazy.

I bought a used 'F', and then I bought the 'V' the second I could hold one in my local camera store. I have the wide and tele converters and I only use them for travel content. I've dragged this compact kit through a dozen countries and it is brilliant. The rest of the time, I just see the world through a 35mm lens now. The leaf shutter with fill flash, and the built in physical ND filter makes the X100V one of the greatest cameras I've owned in the past 40 years. My commercial work is 95% video now and I even use the V for 120p B roll. It's a beast.

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Whoa the V for BRoll?!?! I gotta see this!

@chiprock2692

Жыл бұрын

Try it - 120p slo mo, Eterna with tweaks, fits on my gimbal.

yeah! back to fuji again!

I get what you mean about the X-E4. The whole X-Pro shooting experience just feels “right” to me. Feels great in the hands. Feels great when held up to the eye. I had an X-E3 and X-Pro1 and often preferred picking up the X-Pro1 even though it was older and slower. So I finally replaced the X-E3 with an X-Pro2 and I love it. I still like the idea of having something much smaller than an X-Pro, so I picked up an X-M1. I don’t have the “which similar camera should I carry?” problem now as the X-M1’s only redeeming quality is its size (truly pocketable, closest to a compact point and shoot but I can still swap lenses).

I love the car photos! Man, not garbage at all. Opens my eyes to just shoot more

First off I’m really glad I came across your channel!! And who wouldn’t love a free giveaway 😎

I’ve been subscribed for years my man. I’d be way too stoked if I won your xpro1. 😍

Just discovered your channel. Love the content.

Nice shoots, love your videoes.

Loved this. Like we were just chillin and I have the same sentiment. I have the xt4, xt3, xe4. Just sold the xt2 and I’m still thinking about this xpro3. It’s a problem. Lol

Yes please, do a fashion shoot with the EX-4

At one point you said something like “this isn’t my usual style, go check…”, dude this was just a great video to watch you having fun, and the on the fly creative process when shooting the car lot. Keep these up

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's def been a new experience for me. I get frustrated chasing better frames hahaha.

Brother you got to get the Tele Conversion Lens for the x100v! Screws on regular lens and just adds versatility! I slap it on all the time when I need a closer reach. Solid quality too

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about it, need to do mroe research first

Got an X100v at the start of the summer and I’m loving it. I’d love to know your favorite full profiles or film sims that you shoot with.

„Be brave! Close down the aperture“ 👍 And: 4:3 in X100V!

The X100V is so much fun to shoot. It gets a lot of strangers asking me about it too 😅

Hey welcome to Austin!

Beautiful video grade! What inspired your move to Austin? Your music or the photography... or, just creativity period? I sold my beloved GRiii in lieu of the X100V and F. I just needed the immersiveness of a viewfinder. I also have the X-T3 and I have everything I need. Feel inspired by these cameras each and every day. Love your work.

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much all of the above. Prbly not the wisest move for my career, but my quality of life and happiness is a lot better here.

@littlebluepages

Жыл бұрын

@@cammackey Someone told me once… “You’re always where you need to be”. So, don’t sweat it. If you’re feeding your soul, spirit and creativity… your doing it right.

Shot a wedding this weekend. Had the xpro3 as my main camera & x100v as my secondary. Ended up using the x100v for most of the shots.

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Whoa crazy, how come you gravitated to the X100V more?

@Losersluck_

Жыл бұрын

@@cammackey I’m not sure. I’ve never been a huge fan of 35mm focal length. Always been more of a 50mm guy. But the 35mm just kept working for me for a lot of the shots. I was mostly running the 35mm 1.4 on the xpro3 and then switched to the 90 f2 for some of the ceremony shots.

Cropping options are cool. I would like crop line in the view finder. That would be even more helpful!

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah my R5 is set to 4:3 which helps a lot since most of my work jsut goes straight to social media. A 4X5 option would be amazing tho

can you review the new Hasselblad X2D and compare it to your fujifilm medium format cameras? love the videos.

I've been looking at the XE4 as a compact travel camera. The viewfinder certainly isn't great though.

I live the Xpro1!!

I have the XPRO 3 and really like it.

hey 'old man', I'm with you on the viewfinder. I have my touch screen to change settings, so it's usually facing out, but it drives me nuts when my nose hits it. My first choice is always the viewfinder. I guess that because the young'uns are coming from cell phone cameras, a screen is what they grew up on.

Will you consider using the new XH2 40 mg camera ?

1:39 I’ll buy it! Make it happen compadre!

Every since I got my x100f years ago I’ve wanted 4:5 and 4:3 directly in camera, considering their entire brand is built on having the best straight out of camera jpgs. Really hope they give us that with the xpro4 in the future. Nice video.

@katecrabb1958

11 ай бұрын

I think you can change the aspect ratio in camera!

@Dylanwade_

11 ай бұрын

@@katecrabb1958 you can! But they only give you 3:2 1:1 and 16:9. 4:5 to replicate 6x7 film and 4:3 to replicate 645 would be ideal. Especially because instagrams vertical is 4:5 it just makes sense for SOOC jpg purposes.

@katecrabb1958

11 ай бұрын

@@Dylanwade_ OHHH I see, I was mixing up the options.

Hey man. Do you ever use zcam anymore? Just curious.

My first camera was a Nikon D70 lol then I got the original x100 , then I switched to Sony a6000 , got bored of that after a year went back to .Fuji Xt20 , following the Xt2, after that I went back for the 100v, now I’m rolling with that and xh1 . I love Fuji . Hoping this Xh2 will be a complete different ball game . Il be keeping the 100v for a long time tho ;)

Love your stuff. Please come to NYC we can do some fashion and street :) ... love your vids..

I would like you to compare them with the fuji x-h2s

Keep the Xpro1. No need to lose the awesome xtrans sensor

I want this camera so bad!

The x100v is a tremendous camera, and I still regret not getting it when I could :-)

I had the same dilema when I wanted to try something different after 17 years with 4/3 cameras. I trying to pick between those two cameras. I got the 100v a few weeks ago and it's a magical camera. Between that and my em5 mark 3 with a 50mm 1.4 leica it's a fantastic combo that you can put in a tiny bag

@JoaoSantos-ih9qk

Жыл бұрын

which Leica are you talking about, the Panasonic Leica 25mm? Thanks

@WhoIsSerafin

Жыл бұрын

@Joao Santos yes the 25mm, I just always call it by its equivalent, it gets old explaining to people not into photography seriously.

x100v is probably the best side piece to have on you at all times

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

It really is. One of the main things for me, besides form factor.. was the flash and leaf shutter.

Love hearing you think out loud here! You mentioned, then pulled out that 56mm f1.2. My daughter's friend asked if I would shoot her HS grad photos. I was nervous that my 18-55 wouldn't be good enough so I rented the 56mm. OMG! That lens is sooo good. Now I have a question. I'd like to get more into portraits, fashion shots, maybe kid events. So, been doing research. Finally, here's the question: Would you prefer the 56mm or the 90 f2? Going to have to sell some stuff to fund a lens!! LoL! My camera is the XT-3 btw.... Thanks again for a fun video. Love your stuff.

@venom2k2

Жыл бұрын

Depends on where you shoot. Outside with lots of space? The 90mm would be best. Mainly head Portraits? Need better AF and weather resistance? Then 90mm. The 56 is the faster lens and renders Images so beautifully but why not safe the money and consider the much cheaper Sigma 56mm f/1.4? I switched my fuji 50mm f/2 for that lens and have no regrets.

@charliejg

Жыл бұрын

@@venom2k2 That would be good if I was only interested in doing portraits. But, I want something good a portraits and outdoor sports that is nice and sharp. As you said, the 50-140 is the one, but I can't afford that.

@venom2k2

Жыл бұрын

@@charliejg oh, the 50-140 would be perfect but I didnt even mention that one 😅 That's one of the lenses I want but it's out of my budget right now. If I were you I would look into the Sigma 56mm or the Fuji 90mm. If you are set on the 90mm you might as well consider the Viltrox 85mm. Not as good as the Fuji 90, but considering the price it's a good lens

@charliejg

Жыл бұрын

@@venom2k2 I might rent the 90 and see how it is.

Hope I will own one

Was just in Austin today. I should have taken more photos :((((

if only fujifilm would add the left sided connection ports and make the x100 series tether-able. Would be the perfect studio camera.

you have to, have to, have to! have an aperture ring on any lens you put on the XE4, its missing too many dials to go without it.

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Dude yeah it drives me crazy haha

I would like to see how you edit your shots from trips like this

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

All my presets! I have them linked in the description

Love the style of your photos. I would like to win an Capture One Lesson or maybe Lightroom… that would be nice 👌

I'd love to try a Fuji one day. Even thinking of giving my A7Riii away for a xpro3 or a x100v. Is it worth it? 😮

@kubowich

Жыл бұрын

No.

More fuji videos brotha!!! 🤣👍🏻

How do we joinnnnn the giveawayyyy Edit / also the xpro2 is a great upgrade over the 1 if you want to keep the screen especially

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

I’m def waiting to see what Fuji releases next!

side question; what's your opinion on the soft shutter release? does it really spoil the shutter button?

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@OnizukaSensei11

Жыл бұрын

@@cammackey the red button on your x100v's shutter release. I really want one but I read that it tends to damage the shutter mechanism over time 😟

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

@@OnizukaSensei11 I don’t see how it would possibly break the shutter button. Must be from people over tightening them or miss using them

@OnizukaSensei11

Жыл бұрын

@@cammackey true that! thanks for the input 😃

Sir where did you get your stripped pants from?

Like Gremlins, Fujis also multiply... well done!

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha

Fashion shoot with xpro 3 perhaps ?

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about it... but stay tuned.

What filter you used for the photos

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Usually none. Been trying out a tiffen glimmer glass on my x100V tho

@Yofidelaguilar

Жыл бұрын

@@cammackey what’s the preset or simulation you used for these flicks in the video love those!

0:30 Seeing the world outside of the frame is what you get in a rangefinder, so nothing wrong with that in my opinion. Looking at the screen is under rated from one old school guy to another, embrace the technology. Now-a-days, putting the camera to your eye can garner a bad reaction in the street. I hope to get a small camera that I can shoot just like everyone is using their phones (think GRIII orX100V) - you get less negative response during street photos IMHO.

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

I still don’t think that’s anywhere close as the same. With a rangefinder yours still framing off your eye to see your frame.. you’re jsut getting a pre context view. Which is why the XPro 3 had a hybrid viewfinder. But yeah I can def see how putting it up to your eye for street photography could be a dilemma and certain situations

@abelardojeda

Жыл бұрын

The main reason to choose an EVF/OVF over the screen is the extra detail (you are not seeing a tiny screen (because of the distance between to your face and your camera or phone). The other reason are sunny days, definitely better to use the EVF/OVF. Third reason for some people (like me): if you use glasses for eye strain, the screen is useless, as streets photographers can’t waste time taking on and off the glasses to watch the screen and then the street over and over, thus the EVF is a better choice.

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

@@abelardojeda agreed with all of your points! I rambled on more about it but cut it all out. Pretty much with all my cameras that flip in, I keep in. I rarely take them out. Because I’m always shooting fast pace and it’s just easier to keep that screen in. I only check it when I need to double check lighting or showing a client or model the shot.

@arneheeringa96

Жыл бұрын

@@cammackey yes I agree. The old school guys even guessed their exposure as there were no built in light meters yet. Cartier-Bresson mentioned that once. You're probably the youngest of the old school guys and I love it. There's so much about photography modern 'photographers' have forgotten. Just browse through a forum for digital photography and you'll see what I mean. Sometimes they don't even know basics. When did you start photography? Like me at 12/13?

Slowly binging every video…

Dude, I didn't quite get it ... don't you usually do more like, fashion stuff?

Had both. Sold the X100V.

@johncvelasco

9 ай бұрын

How come? I’m trying to choose between both

I thought you sold your x100v ?

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

I did. BUT ITS BACK.

I'm an old fart too who started with film SLRs and still shoots a lot with optical viewfinders, but that back screen on the X-Pro 3 was a dealbreaker for me. To me it felt like Fuji purposefully made the screen inconvenient for anyone who didn't want to pretend to be shooting film on a Leica. I do see the appeal for certain people though, I'm just not one of them.

@Reeceness

Жыл бұрын

I get your point, but the screen is still there. I think the XT line is more suited for that style of photography. The Xpro line is focused on street shooters and people looking for a modern rangefinder experience. I feel like it would’ve been terrible had they went the M-D route and omitted the screen altogether 🤷🏾‍♂️

@chrisprince9981

Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, not trying to sell you anything, but I felt the same way when it launched. I shot with the XPro2 from launch until the XPro3 came out. I was so disappointed and frustrated with the screen. And then I just bought it anyway and after a short "getting used to phase" I came to really appreciate the decision. It's not for everyone, but after I tried it, my disappointment definitely faded and I came to love it. Just my two cents with many many hours behind both cameras.

Waiting for the giveaway

Honestly I think it’s a shame Fuji chooses not to go full frame. They have more soul than the competitors and the following to back it up. It would be awesome to take the guess work out of lens selections and take full advantage of vintage glass more so than Sony. Love the heck out of their system though.

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. They would run the game if they went full frame. Or if their gfx line could ever compete against full frame in regard to speed. They would have to update all their lenses and processors still

& in Los Angeles, you might get mugged with those grear with you for street photography

Anyone else notice he has his lens cap on in the thumbnail...😂

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

My x pro 3 sleeps between me and my wife.

ADHD - right on! Like following a mosquito on a beach bum fest.

Do you shoot with a portra 400 SD card?... Haha "Kids, shoot digital and pretend it's a film camera so you can be a real photographer".

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

I shoot portra 400 and 800 SD card, and sometimes logo color 400 too. I prefer Gold SD tho. I love shooting film, but theres a time and place for both. I personally dont want to waste film on random shots, I prefer to use it on my fashion shoots. Specially now since its so freakin expensive to shoot film just for fun

je ne comprend pas toutes cette vulgarité !… onts peux quand meme être respectueux pour ceux qui écoute ….! enfin cest la dernière fois pour moi…bye

You are Old? LMAO You were probably 10 years old, if even, when I was shooting Pentax 6X7 and Mamiya 6X7. I am guessing you are about 30

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

Well I didn’t say I was a grandpa haha. But no I’m older than that haha

@ekphotography

Жыл бұрын

@@cammackey LOL

@cammackey

Жыл бұрын

@@ekphotography I do use the Mamiya 645 pro tl, Mamiya rz67 pro II, canon QT17, canon F1, and Contax TVS II tho, so I am familiar with the grandpa struggle haha. Those cameras will make you appreciate all these fancy mirrorless cameras even more right!

Too much talking.

The way I see it, To Save Cash, after having gone down the following path is: buy it now, try it, convince yourself if you like it or not, and sell it. Get an x100f or v and when the XPro-4 comes out, you can buy an XPro-3 that someone’s selling frantically, for cheaper😂😂 The XPro-4 is coming and I’m certain it must be sooner than later. Based off market statistics, I think the price of the XPro-3 will fall and the X100v should stay sky-high. If they’re the same price right now, you can buy the XPro3 and sell it after you’ve experienced it; having the equal amount, buy the x100v and wait until the XPro-4! The x100v will stay just as expensive. It's thought to be the best all-around and you won’t lose money; all while having tried and know what the XPro line of cameras is like. *All of this having been said by a college student, it’s how I personally am managing my limited amount of funds. This will probably not mean anything to someone that has everything figured out, has money, and is waiting for the XPro-4. I just wanted to share my thoughts from the budgeted living point of view, where anything and everything is through third-party ofc.. Facebook Marketplace & Offerup. Maybe it could help someone dreaming to get an XPro For those, some friendly advice: Do your research and check everything before buying Anything.