If you'd like to download the Full Resolution X-T5 vs X-T4 comparison images, Here you go: geni.us/XT5vsXT4Images

@wolfgangmarvelous7239

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this! My main motivation for considering the X-T5 was the increased resolution since I sometimes do heavy cropping. This helps me make the decision.

@markbernhardt6281

Жыл бұрын

I think the XT-5 is quite a bit larger and looking at the center yellow leaf, both at 100% there are lots of details the XT-5 has that don't show on the XT-4, even on my 43 inch 4k monitor.

@nilofido411

Жыл бұрын

I am confused, why not get extension tubes for a fraction of the price of a new lens? Viltrox makes 2, 18mm and 45mm, a couple of hundreds box for both, and even smaller and lighter than the lens.

@nilofido411

Жыл бұрын

Actually if you want to de super cheap and do a ten minutes DIY you ca buy a cheap body cap and rear element cap, glue them together and make a through hole into them, less than $10, the only drawback is that you loose AF compared to the viltrox extension tubes.

@granitfog

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for including this link. After careful pixel peeping thoughtout the photos, I could not fiind any difference in the resolution at all. This surprised me. After waiting years to upgrade my XH1 to the rumored 40 mb new version, then learning the XH2 had the flip instead of the more practical for L brackets tilt screan, then seeing the XT5 40 mg with no discrenable increase in resolution, the decsion to upgrade seems to rest on: longer batter life, 1 stop improvement in IBIS and presumably better focusing. For now, I am holding on to my XH1 and the 6 batteries I carry on my hikes. 😀

This was an extremely valuable video in my opinion. I can't count how many times over the last 30+ years that I have bought a new camera because I was sure that "this is what I need to REALLY improve my photography". The first "wake up" moment that I had was in 2005 when I was shooting a Canon eos 10d and wanted a 1DS in the worst way. I went to a a Monte Zucker class and was awe inspired by some of the very large portraits he had printed and on display. The image quality was breathtaking and I wanted to have the camera that he used to take the images. During a break, I talked to him about the images and the camera used and he informed me that all of the displayed images were either taken with a Canon D30 or D60...the two preceding models that I had owned and sold because they "weren't good enough". That was when I learned that I had G.A.S., gear acquisition syndrome.

@timd4524

Жыл бұрын

I like to stay half a Gen behind. All cameras are really monsters these days. Also because I like a camera to have been used for at least a year or two by others without issues.

awesome timing with this video! I was just telling my friend today that it took me 10 years to realize that I dont need to upgrade to every next new camera model (my case was canon R6 to R6 mk2). Its nice to finally be free of that "fear of missing out" feeling. I just want to focus on increasing my photography knowledge. Then today you release this video, which just further concretes the fact that upgrading for the sake of upgrading for no purpose is wasteful thank you!

I just bought a Nikon FM2 a few weeks ago. This film camera is almost 40 years old. This my walk around camera now and I leave my Z9 for sports, wildlife and landscapes. I have a Voitlander 58mm manual focus lens attached to it but I may try and get an old 35mm lens for it. All I have to do now is determine which film works best for different situations.

Great topic Mark. Being an hobbyist, and using an entry level Canon T7i, I often wonder if I should be looking at different gear. A friend that I often shoot with, traded gear with me for a day of shooting. He has the Nikon Z7 and associated lenses. Both of us had some very good images. I was amazed at what he could produce with my beginners gear. He explained it to me this way. If you are a good golfer, then better clubs will help. If you are a poor golfer, then the best clubs in the world are not going to help. He encourages me to improve my skills to a point where the gear I have prohibits my growth, then consider upgrading the gear. Thanks for another great video.

@uhuhno6441

Жыл бұрын

True. I started shooting pictures and videos about 4 years ago with an Olympus PEN E-P2 (released 2010) I borrowed from a friend and a gazechimp (yup, that's the "brand") 50mm f1.4 c-mount lens I got for 30 bucks. I then switched to the OM-D E-M10 because I thought 4k was what I needed when I really only needed 1080p but min. 10bit video. Now I got a bmpcc, the original and I'm very happy with it. Yes, sometimes I wish I had the 4k or the built in NDs of the 6k but I know I really have all I want and need: a relatively cheap camera that has an insane amount of sensibly priced quality lenses that are either native mft or can be adapted and that shoots footage that looks like a movie. And I learned so, so much from bumping into all the technical limitations that are so not a deal breaker to me because ffs, life is a compromise. 😄 PS: Sounds like a valuable, fruitful friendship you have there :)

Extension tubes. $50-$70 gets you a set of 3 which will convert just about any lens you have into a close “Macro” lens. They collectively take up less than half the space of your $600 macro lens and weigh virtually nothing. I always carry a set, zero downside (cost/size/weight/sensor coverage) for the rare times when I want to try a macro photo.

@nicerides9224

Жыл бұрын

I bought some a while ago and they do the job pretty well for the price. Not quite the detail that a dedicated macro lens provides but they turn any lens into a macro. I was just out shooting some flowers and insects with my 70-300 kit lens and the results were pretty good. You do need a flash though when using the 70-300. With the 18-55 in good light you can get away without it. Funnily enough I have a nikon 35mm 1.8 dx lens which is sharper than the 18-55 kit lens but the kit lens gets better results with the tubes.

I got an x-t4 just a few months ago (upgrading from the x100v which re-ignited my love for photography, but was limiting because of the fixed lens) and this video was so helpful. I've been having a lot of FOMO around everyone raving about the x-t5 and how amazing it is with the 40MP upgrade, so I feel a lot more grounded in the fact that missing out on the x-t5 really isn't a big deal and I'm not missing any kind of special capability

This is great timing and so useful thank you Mark! I am considering upgrading from the XT3 which I love and I am getting more focussed on detail in my images. I think all of this feedback is convincing me that my money is better spent on something else for the moment until I reach the point where a GFX becomes the only way I can make a big step forward.

Very good point you make in this video Mark! I have been using the same crop sensor camera from 2014. I post most photos online and have been trying to talk myself into a reason to upgrade for the past 5 years. Then my common sense self always asks, would anyone ever be able to tell a difference. I have learned how to overcome most of it's shortcomings which is why here I still sit with the camera from 2014...

Thanks for being real Mark! I always love that about your channel. You are a photographer first and have taught me soany wonderful and amazing things about photography! I feel like I owe you 1000$ for all your wonderful lessons. The other issue I see with gear is all the other KZreadrs on here get views for showing new gear and what not. I understand for most of them it's their job and they make good videos but they are just doing it to get us to come back to their channel's where as you are being authentic and encouraging people to just go out and shoot. I also did what you explained in this video so elegantly, with my phone. I asked myself will a new phone solve any problems I have right now with my current phone and the answer was no. What I have is great for what I need.

Hi Mark, thank you for another great video. I upgraded from a XT3 to the XT5, mainly because of the IBIS. So far so good. By the way, I appreciate your professional videos without annoying background music.

Having crap gear helps you get better at the things that matter. But I also feel that people who say 'gear doesn't matter' have never tried to shoot wildlife. I shoot on an A7iii with a relatively cheap 100-400mm lens, and my best photos have come from me noticing the patterns of animals and working out how to get close to them, how to get a clean background, etc. But I'm not going to pretend that the extra cropping that a 60MP camera would give me, the extra range of a 200-600mm, or the superior autofocus and faster speed of the latest high-end cameras wouldn't improve my hit rate.

@memcrew1

Жыл бұрын

Gear matters to those that have the skill and knowledge already. It improves the user experience.

@jaybleu6169

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, gear doesn't matter if you just want to walk around and take artistic photos of whatever you find. You can find a creative way to do that with anything. Gear matters if you have a specific application, and have a specific outcome in mind.

I am surprised you haven’t thought more about the XH2S as your compliment to the GFX100S I have the XT2 and XT3, shoot mostly stills and will upgrade to the XT5 (selling the XT2 or selling both XT bodies for an XT5 and XH2S combo).

Great content and advice Mark. Thanks for sharing. Currently shooting with the Canon EOS R and wanting to upgrade badly. After this video maybe not as much. I enjoy landscape, sports, and portrait photography and considering upgrading my lenses instead of my camera body.

wow, I'm glad youtube recommended this video today. I've been wanting to upgrade my 12yr old Nikon D60, but didn't really know why, so maybe I shouldn't bother.

Just got my first professional-grade camera yesterday. After a 4 decade long dream I am pursuing a life goal of photography. In my case, gear matters because I have none but I am also careful to purchase something that fits my needs rather than just buying the most expensive thing I can afford. I have used this channel a lot for gear review, for photography tips and for editing tips. Based on past episodes, I am ordering the yellow Atlas bag you demonstrated and the Colorado Tripod Aspen head. I like the video where you talked about reducing your lens gear from six down to two. That makes sense to me and I will be following a similar pattern although I'm going to add a macro lens since they are fun to play with. Sounds like you are doing that as well. Thanks for the great channel and fantastic information.

I believe 80% o photography happens between one's ears. I've seen several good photos made with a pinhole camera. Good gear makes photography easier without a doubt. Education - not necessarily taught in school helps. Bringing that which is in one's imagination to some sort of tangible form is the result of a tool being well used. I shoot with Nikon & Olympus but I haven't had the opportunity to explore multiple camera brands.The photo gear fairy don't visit my house so I buy what I think will work for me and I learn to live with it.

Nature has its imperfections, as do our eyes. I actually want my photos to look the way I saw the scene, not the way it could be scene in a perfect world. I might be the statistical outlier, but it works for me, takes less time and fewer pieces of equipment. Having said that, I learn a lot from you and do appreciate you taking the time to share everything you do!

your spot on Mark i have a tendance to go for the spec, But now i hold off to see do i need it and how many more times do i think i will need it again great video. thank you Davy

My most significant recent gear update did make a huge difference, but that was buying a Sony a7 iii + Zeiss F/4 24-70mm lens to replace my first DSLR, a Nikon D3200 + Sigma dc 18-250 mm f3.5-6.3. Going from old sensor tech crop sensor to a 6 year newer full frame sensor, not to mention the huge difference in firmware features has made a huge difference in shots in low light conditions, or with moving subjects.

@ko300zx

Жыл бұрын

I just upgraded to a Z5 from a D3200 myself. There are so many features that just make photography more enjoyable. Even if I go out and don't capture something spectacular, the process is infinitely better and I'm far more motivated to just keep going out and having fun with it.

@nralbers

Жыл бұрын

@@ko300zx Stepping up to your first full featured camera after learning all you can learn from a 'beginner' DSLR is amazing. Not only do you see what you've been missing, but you probably have the skills to appreciate all the new stuff you can do too.

@ko300zx

Жыл бұрын

@@nralbers Absolutely! It even makes me want to learn and try more. I used to hate trying to take pics of people with those 11 static focus points on the D3200. Such a fuss. The auto face/eye detection and focus in these newer cameras is such a life changer.

@uhuhno6441

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Now that is an upgrade that is the exact opposite of compulsive gear aquisition and absolutely 100% makes sense.

Great video Mark thanks for sharing.

Thanks, this was really useful. As a beginner, I am always tempted to buy new gear when I see someone using something I dont have to get shots I like. But I am trying to restrain myself and make sure I learn the techniques first and see if I can achieve it with what I have. My favorite cameras are ones that not many professionals seem to use, or even recognize. Even in your thumbnail, I dont think I saw Panasonic on there. I started with a Panasonic Lumix G85, and I LOVED it. It was the first time I ever had a camera that I felt like was intuitive enough for someone to use and learn without having a whole education first. When I was filming more for YT, I wanted to have a second camera, and decided to get the Panasonic Lumix GH5M2, and I love it even more. I almost dont leave the house without it now. My husband has the G9 and the G6, and since we both are in this same line, we can share lenses. We use the micro four thirds lenses (some are Olympus brand, some Lumix/Leica) and have quite a few of them now (theres still a couple we each want). My photography is often nature, or whatever is available in our home and on our land, right now. Occasional public events. We're hoping to start traveling more and I can expand my subject matter. My husband, though, shoots roller derby in addition. Neither of us is trying to sell anything right now, but his roller derby photos need to be at a more professional level, he shares them for the teams on social media (they do sometimes buy a print). I don't know about people who are professional photographers, is there some reason hardly anyone really uses the Panasonic cameras? They're really nice! I don't know what I dont know, but my husband nerds out over this stuff and he knows a lot, and its definitely his preference. All that said, I've not tried other brands, at least, not in the last decade and half. Any previous camera I had was a point and shoot, or not intuitive enough for me to use even just for snapshots, and then cell phones had good cameras that did all the guesswork for me for everyday snapshots.

Thank you for the video.. Really makes me think twice whether I should really upgrade my camera..

Seems like a good investment would be the 2 extension tubes Fuji has for GF lenses. Not sure which lens you were using but they work well. The 120mm GF macro lens is another option. Or, using Canon TSE lenses that have macro focusing capability with a mount converter. Lots of options for getting close to a subject with GFX 100s rather than using an ASP-C sensor camera.

@andrewgifford7740

Жыл бұрын

I find the gf 18mm macro tube is more versatile (because FoV is wider, so is more 'flexible' re cropping in post), than the 48mm. I always have the 18mm tube with me, it's small and very light so is an easy addition to the camera bag or pocket.

Excellent topic - and I'm in complete agreement with your points. And, I love the little leg lamp - Merry Christmas!!

I agree! I would have loved to see the leaf picture taken with a 70-200. Gear matters to a point, but it's only a small factor in overall photography. It was said to me when I started photography 6 years ago. Don't get new gear unless you know all the limitations of the gear you currently have. It's sound advice. I've got a new Google Pixel 7 Pro and sometimes I like the picture from it better than my Nikon Z6ii. In all honesty, I think it comes down to composition with my phone pictures. I try harder because I know this phone is more limited than my camera is. I've rambled enough. Thank you for the always awesome videos Mark!

@uhuhno6441

Жыл бұрын

True. I recently started taking more pictures with my phone (Asus Zenfone 4) that I doubt has more than "8bit-RAW" but HedgeCam 2 (other apps can probably do the same thing) allows you to take images without any processing done to it and I have to say, I am really impressed by what an app like snapseep can make out of it. It actually recognizes them as RAW images and treats them as such. And I agree, I am always aware that I am using a phone camera so I always make extra sure I am not wasting my time by taking a picture with poor composition, blown out highlights, screwed up focus, jitters etc..

This video, which has a perfect title and should be required viewing for all photographers, hits the proverbial nail on the head Mark! It's so hard not to want to upgrade thinking it will improve our photography but in essence, all we do is change to more expensive gear. I'm guilty for sure! The macro lens is definitely a specialized problem-solver. Nikon and Canon used to make high-quality, two-element close-up lenses that screwed on to your lens like a filter. I still own the old Canon 500D and use it on my Nikon 100-400 Z zoom and easily can get down to 1/2 life size or closer with great working distance between lens and subject. It's light, sharp and may be a better alternative to the 30mm lens IF you can find one. BTW, love the miniature "Major Award" lamp on your desk!

I have recently started creating arty macro or close up flower/foliage photography with my GFX. Instead of getting a macro lens I invested in couple of macro tubes allowing me to use each separately or together depending on close I would like to get. Now I can use any of my GFX lenses for macro/close up work. More importantly I have used my old voightlander 58mm lenses, vintage Helios and the new Lensbaby lenses for my arty macro flower/foliage. I am thoroughly enjoying this setup and the results are just superb and there is zero vignetting in the above lenses adapted to GFX using the macro tubes. Some of my best images I have made with GFX are with above setup. My usual work is landscape photography but the above venture is very satisfying as Ian able to create fine art macro imaging.

This is one of the best comparisons of the effect of a bump in resolution. And maybe with a different lens the difference would be bigger, but still … it makes me feel better for not upgrading my xt4.

I agree, but boy is it fun when you do have that need! I just bought an upgraded camera so I can use my older camera for video like you do.

Thanks for some useful testing information! I have a 60mm macro and a 105mm macro and the 105mm gets in closer and looks every sharp on extreme closeup work of tiny things. However the 60mm macro is still very sharp so for moderate closeups (like flowers) the 60mm is more than enough. Regarding MP count, 24mp vs 45mp in full frame on scenes of large landscape vistas there would be more detail, however for a wall print, 24mp with a sharp lens and high f stop landscape, could still yield a lot of detail. So really depends how often a person needs to make very large wall prints, otherwise 24mp is more than enough, and you can also get by stitching panoramic photos for more details or a long print, or rezing up a single image. Great video!

Nice video Mark, a couple of observations - in Lightroom, lock the zoom position (padlock at the bottom of the screen in Compare mode) to....lock the zoom in both windows. I've had my 60mm AF-D micro (as Nikon calls it) Nikkor lens for almost 30 years so these lenses don't often need to be replaced. It is ultra-sharp, and I would add that buyers should look for a macro/micro lens that has true 1:1 magnification ratio.

@MarkDenneyPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I unlocked them to keep them similar in size on the screen since both files were not equal in size.

Thank you Mark how right you are! I often wonder why I got rid of my first digital camera 20 odd years ago which was a bridge camera, I still look at some of the pictures that I took with it, and I still cant believe the quality that it produced.....Thank you....

Dear Mark, being the owner of both xh2 and xh2 s for your work flow I would definitely go with the xh2s especially for video otofocus reliability. The Apple prores format will increase your video quality as well as your editing speed

Only went from a Nikon D300 to the D500 because as you have said, the gear could not do what I wanted it to. The D500 was the correct choice for me, it solved my ISO problem and I will not up grade until the D500 is no longer up to the job. That and I can't afford to :). great vid, good to hear the real deal rather than the 'you must have' line.

Great video thank you. I said it in another video of yours. I’d like to see the side-by-side comparison that you did with the XT 4 and the XT 5 done with the XT 5 and the 100s

Great video Mark! I always enjoy watching your videos! I've definitely picked up a lot of valuable information from you over the years. I'm a landscape/wildlife photographer myself and I shoot with the Panasonic S1R for which I am very happy with, but with that comes very large files if I am photo stacking or using the internal HDR (pixel shift function). My website/gallery uses Bay photo as the third party print shop which is great, but they only allow up to 100 megabit files. Some of my files can get up to 120 to 160 megabit files, which presents a problem so I end up having to degrade the file in the editing process or make it a black and white image to make it a smaller file. Since you use a high megapixel camera, how do you tackle this dilemma?

I am in the same boat as you. I use the Sony a7riii (42MP) which works perfectly fine for me, and sometimes, some of the cheapest lenses can have greater resolution than the more expensive ones. I've always said that it's the person behind the camera that can still take great shots with almost any camera. However, having said that as a general principle, gear does matter with Macro (I recently purchased a 100mm Macro lens and can tell the difference). Also there are just some things you can do with a traditional camera that you can't do with a smartphone. If you're not printing large images, then gear probably matters less. Then it's more about composition, lighting, shades, time of day, etc. Great video as always!

I agree! I've been on that train for a long time with multiple brands. However I recently made a purchase that was a real upgrade. I bought a small Sony ZV-E10 which almost have rendered my A7riv and A7iv obsolete. Paired with a small Samyang 35 mm pancake lens this camera is with me all the time. I can't really see any difference in image quality and I can still print big. The difference is that now I have started to take pictures again.

I would have bought the X-T5 if it had had a 26mp sensor. It was a 'quality of life' purchase, and will be my camera for years. What I wanted was a smaller, lighter X-T4 with all the dials and controls. I had an X-S10, and I really wanted the dials, the battery life and all that stuff the X-S10 didn't have (less menus, more dials/buttons). The sensor was an unlooked-for bonus, and doesn't hurt! :) In the UK, it cost the same as the X-T4 did when it came out, so given 11% inflation here this year alone, it also felt like a bargain. But I'm done now. Don't need medium format as a hobbyist. I'll have this one for years.

I agree about the Macro lens if you want to get that up close detail shots. I really like mu Sony 90mm G Macro lens for details with my older a7rii. But for my basic landscape photo work I can't justify the upgrade cost to the a7riv or now a7rv models. Thanks for the video.

... I truly think, there is this "Love- Triangle" in between camera resolution, printer resolution, and monitor resolution... and the 4th one in play, is the perception of the human eye... Maybe, this could be a theme of your future vlogs??? Best regards!!! Love your publications!!!

My problem is that I keep "finding problems" (photographically speaking) so I have to be careful not to become a GAS sufferer ☺ GAS of course is Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Thanks for your great advice! 🙏🏼

Thanks Mark for making this video! I have learned something new today.

Very few cameras can make a difference to a photo. It is the photographer and subject that makes the difference. But having said that, camera manufacturers need a constant income from people buying new ‘stuff’ to keep operating and bring out new equipment for us. So the answer is that if you can afford it, buy what you want. But if on a budget buy used from trusted outlets and you won’t go wrong.

I've always seen that the same. Went from a D3000 to A D7200 to help my dirt slow focus issues. Went from the D7200 to A D750 for full frame and even faster af. Went to a D850 for even faster af again and have the ability to heavy crop when need be. Now have a Z9 because wanted the eye af and less soft images with better color out of camera.

The x-h2s is the camera you want. Best video autofocus of any Fujifilm camera. The open gate 6.2k video mode let's you crop out 4k 16x9 and 4k vertical video from the same footage.

Hello Mark, you're right of course, making something last like a Rolleiflex for example isn't in a company's interests any more (I'm old enough to have used one, lovely Vermeer style images!). The pressures of keeping pace with upgrades for you are more important than for me, an amateur. My main interest is in getting things right; understanding technical problems, refining technique, I can do that with most cameras. A Hassleblad etc would be nice to play with but do I need one, probably not. Would one help you; yes I think so, you have an important financial interest in presenting things in the best possible way. The bottom line is, you can learn with almost anything. More than that for an amateur is a luxury. For people such as yourself Mark, more of a Necessity. I did enjoy the chat; and the leaf!

I have 2 extension tubes for macro way cheaper than a new Lens!! 3rd party Lenses also work great on the GFX 100... I have the Sigma 60-600mm on the gfx and it works Great in 35mm mode abd the file size is still huge

@richardstern4584

Жыл бұрын

I agree!!!

Great video, Mark! I think if you're using your crop sensor cameras for video work then it's gonna really suck for you to not have that flip out screen on the X-T5. It's the primary reason why I'm not upgrading my own X-T4 and the quality difference is negligible. To my eyes it looks as if they're just upscaling from 26 to 40 in-camera as there no real increase in resolution, but that lack of flippy screen is a total deal breaker. So yeah, gear does matter when you need a specific tool to do a specific job :)

A macro lens is a must to have. On those days that you can’t go far, the macro in the backyard is a lot of fun. I have the Nikkor 105mm and this is also a great portrait lens.

@mortenthorpe

Жыл бұрын

The best macro lens for Fuji x/GFX is currently the XF 80 mm macro… awesome lens, also for other uses, e.g. portraiture

thanks for your thoughts. with the 40 mp sensor comparison try f4 and see if diffraction is an issue.

that's why K have a Nikon D700 and 105 macro lens. they get the close up job done :-) the only issue with the Fuji 30mm is the focal length. you'll need to get really close which might effect lighting. i'd go for the 80mm macro personally

Upgraded from XT2 to XH2 and kept the XT2. They compliment each other very well due to the difference between them.

Mark, you can get some nice sidelight (or direct) in macro shots by using one of those zoomable Cree style torches. very controllable lighting for extreme close-ups. Just a heads up in case you are considering macro lighting. While I'm here I'll give u another of my tricks. 3/4s fill a sandwich size ziplok bag and then triple bag that (for security purposes if on breaks) and sit your camera on that when you are on the ground. It gives you a very pliable base for levelling the camera. losing the flippy screen on the X-T5 seems a big sacrifice to me .

Great video! The auto focus and cropping latitude are factors for consideration. I have 26mp, but was considering 40mp -- maybe not... 😏

Wow - I expected a much bigger difference between the two in terms of image resolution! Great video, Mark. 👍😄

Enjoyed the video. You might want to consider the Fuji 80mm macro lens before committing to the 30mm. Rent it for a few days and compare. The 80mm is much bigger and heaver but I love it. In any case, whatever you decide, you might also want to consider getting a bean bag. There will be macro shots you cannot get while the camera is mounted on your tripod. In these cases, you sit the camera directly on the ground. This is the only way to capture an interesting mushroom at ground level. The bean bag allows you to better place and adjust the camera. The alternative is finding a stick or rock nearby to get the lens tilt just right.

A cheap option is using Extension Tube(s) with your lens, especially for still life macro . For insects where speed of use is needed, a good quality macro lens is ideal. ( or if you do a lot of macro shots ) In the end it's the photograph that is important and next to Light, the most important aspect is the Photographer. The equipment either makes it possible, easier, harder or of more professional quality.

Good video Mark. I like the Out of Acadia T-Shirt also. What I was wondering, with the technological improvements, is there any (significant) improvement in low light performance X-T5/X-T4??

Really valid. One of the downsides of wildlife photography is iso and autofocus you want the best of both, as in being able to have iso 6400 with the clarity of iso 400. You want the fasted autofocus and biggest buffer. I thought my Nikon d500 was awesome until I tried moto gp photography I realised a 600 F4 and I needed to have put an xqd card in and have several as the buffer couldn’t cope on a 180mb write se card. And whilst the 300 f4 was great there’s times when I wanted more, now I’ve shot birds of prey all day long on that camera and not had buffer issues it shows you what you photograph really dictates the desire to chase faster better. Where as manual focus on something that been there billions of years and ain’t moving means that you don’t have the upgrade requirements compared to sport or wildlife

Thanks Mark. Interesting video and I also found all the comments useful as my next purchase is likely to be a macro lens for my very old ( don't laugh )Nikon d5300.

Speaking of camera attributes that make either the image or the work flow/functionality better. You were a Canon guy at one point. I still use my t3i for photos and I have a Sony video cam for filming my KZread channel. The one function on both is the flipping/rotting lcd screen. Being able to put your camera in odd positions and be able to still see the view finder for composition and focus, is simthing I won't give up. Do you miss that function? Most new cameras I have seen do not have that. Which begs the question WHY? The only things I would upgrade from the t3i is wifi, touch screen with the ability to move the focal point for focus stacking. I realize I am not in the pro category, or at least not in my opinion, but for me it is the lens and sensor that capture the image. The photographer creates the image. Looking back at images taken in the late 80's and into the early 2000's by professional photographers. The were phenomenal. Yes the increase in MP and focus, image stability has made taking photos easy-to-use. Aside from the increase in MP'S the rest is the lens and the person taking them. Just my opinion. Curious for your thoughts. Gear is an addiction and I am guilty of wanting to have it, if for no other reason, it is cool and fun to play with. Lol In my intro to my brand on KZread I explain the idea you don't need expensive gear to create fantastic images. Which you well know. If I were to replace all my gear with the exact zsame stuff it would cost around 2,300 bucks. The strange thing is people like and buy my images. Then again I'm not in it to get rich or be my main source of income. I am 58 and retired, oh and legally blind. LOL yeah so I'm nuts!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great stuff Mark as always! You speak my language.

Cool, this is how I feel. I'm working with a 7D, but I will need to "upgrade" soon-ish. I don't chase megapixels, but I need to think of other features as I may find myself in need of a hybrid...

What a timely video as I debate keeping my XT-3 or going back to Nikon with the Z7. Granted that’s FF vs Crop, but its another video posing the question will this help your photography or not

Great video! I think it's probably saner and financially easier to up your skill set and stick with a camera that you know your way around. I've been a full time musician for forty years now and all the gear I like has good ergonimics and isn't cluttered with a lot of mostly pointless complexities I enjoy doing landscape photography as a hobby and three years ago, at the start of the first lockdown here in the UK , my trusty old Nikon broke. I made a long term investment in a Nikon Z7. I'm not going to change it. Any problems with the photos will be my fault not the camera's! I'm getting very comfortable with it now. Thanks for the good advice.

I've seen people in my beginners photography group ask if going to a Canon T7 from the T6 is worth the upgrade. It's not much of an upgrade. I think going from a kit lens to a more professional lens can make a big difference in image quality. I've had kit lenses that were really soft. In most cases you can't see much difference between a crop sensor and full frame until you're in low light. But for every day use there's not much difference other than the crop factor. Macro photography opens up a whole new world.

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I have to resist the polyamorous relationship : computer power, monitor resolution, camera sensor, lens resolution, printer capability. I upgraded from x-t3 to x-t5 last week, this week it's my 16-80 lens swapped out. Pray for me... Great video again Mark.

I went with Nikon because at the time, it was the name I heard the most. I equated Canon with photocopiers and I guess that kept me away (At the time). Before digital, I had a Minolta X700 and X370.

I love this and would love to ask your opinion. I have been shooting on a Fuji X-Pro1 for about 2 years now. I love the X-Pro1 and treat it very much like a film camera - I don't even have a single AF lens. However, lately I've been asked to do more concert photography, which has me thinking; Should I upgrade to something like an X-H1 or purchase an AF lens for the faster paced lowlight situation? Is the autofocus of the X-Pro1 fast and reliable enough to keep up if I do go the route of buying an AF lens, or would I benefit from a higher res image that I can push and pull more? Any advice is welcome!

good video, lots of good info.

Yeah, I'm a bit torn on gear. I was excited by the XT5 coming out. But the price tag has me feeling that if I save up just a little more I could jump to a full frame option(looking at a Nikon Z7 or Z7ii). Which the con to that is acquiring the necessary gear to go with it. The pro going for the XT5 is that I have 6 pieces of Fujifilm glass already for it. Also, it's a bit of a hobby right now. Meaning I'm not selling prints. Yet!

Hello Mark, First thank for all your videos. Nice to see you using a 102mb camera, have you tried extension tubes. I think Fotodiox do the for the Fuji system, they do for the Hasselblad X system. they wight next to nothing do not alter the lens properties only the minus focus distance and cost a fraction of a new lens. Even if you get a macro lens you can still use them on it to get even closer. I have them for both my system ie Hasselblad and Nikon Z. Have been using the since the 1980's with hundreds of publish images. Keep well, keep safe and enjoy life.

I've just upgraded my Nikon D3000 (10mp 2009) to a Nikon D300s (12mp 2009) and I couldn't be happier 👍.

Comes down to the Sales Mantra of Features and Benefits. If you find the feature provides you a benefit, you tend to make the purchase. I know I have purchased lens without considering this. Happy Holidays Mark. Hope the big power outage didn't affect you.

Insightful video. One observation, the difference in the amount of detail between a full frame 26 MP sensor and a 45 MP sensor is visible at 100% and quite striking at 200%. I am surprised the difference between the XT4 and XT5 was so little. I have observed this numerous time when looking at the files of a Nikon Z6 and Z7. Both produce excellent, high quality files, but the Z7’s files have considerably more detail.

I used Gigapixel for some drone shots the other day. Should run your leaf photo through that once. Also the the xt3.5.. I mean xt5 tilt screen is not friendly for video and some still angle shots. I think XH2s is the best bet and now with Gigapixel if you need the print size file it can easily up the resolution no problem. The topaz apps have just changed the dynamics of megapixels.

I appreciate the honesty in your assessment. I feel that is something that is lacking in many content creators who instead lean more to "influencers." Question about the macro scenario... why not just use an extension tube? Yes you'll lose an effective f-stop or two of light, but if you're using a true macro lens you need to stop down anyway to offset the reduced DOF. Just curious as to the train of thought behind the decision.

I picked up the sony 90 f2.8 Macro for the same purpose..plus the lens has 3 focal lengths that gives you so much flexibility

Have you tried this Macro extension tube MCEX-18G WR lighter than one objective and you use the god glass you have..

@richardstern4584

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I agree completely!!!

Looks like the main feature lacking for your leaf shot was focal length rather than close focus distance. The GFX series may not have lenses with the reach you needed. Your solution wasn’t to get a different GFX lens, but one for your X-T4, so the example isn’t a particularly strong one. Sometimes it’s the small things that can make a difference though. The viewfinder on my mirrorless camera is poor and I may upgrade it just so that I can check for sharpness more easily and not miss shots while the light is changing.

So true. MP count is a marketing scheme. MP's don't matter if the sensor can't handle it. BTW, did you notice your camera start zooming in starting at 9:40 and stopping at 11:40? It was weird. I saw you slowly getting closer to the camera.

Love the little Fragilee lamp :)

As someone who just got the X-T5, upgrading from a Nikon D7500 was much more of a significant upgrade than going from the X-T4 to X-T5. That said, with the list of lenses that Fuji says are "compatible" with the X-T5 to get the full 40mp resolution, do you think the comparison would be different if you were using one of those lenses?

Hi!!! 👋 Newbie here. In a photography class (the prof has showed us some of your videos) and finding that landscape seems to be my jam. The school is lending me a Canon EOS Rebel T8i, I would like to continue after the class and looking to purchase a camera wo breaking the bank. There is so much info out there and it gets overwhelming w all the brands. What would your suggestions be for a beginner? Love your videos and instagram they are very informative!

No plans on upgrading as I the gear I have does what I need. I use a Nikon 7200 as my daytime landscape camera, a Canon 6dii for general purpose and low light, a Canon 7dii for wildlife. Additionally a Nikon 5300 (it's lightweight) and a Canon EOS M when travelling. Curiously some of my best pictures were taken with the old, slow EOS M and its 18-55 kit lens.

Good video and lots of good information. I just have a couple things to add to the discussion. I bought a 45mm extension tube for my GFX. Lists for $330 or so. Cheaper than your new macro and probably nearly as light (although larger). I find this works very well with the 100-200mm GFX lens for shooting close-ups. It allows me to be a bit farther away from the subject which I find helpful and keep the full resolution of the GFX. The other thing to be careful about comparing X-T4 with X-T5 is using the same lens for the comparison. Fuji claims that not all their lenses are X-T5 ready because of the higher resolution. This may or may not be true, but it is a point worth considering when making a detailed comparison to look for resolution. Keep up the good work.

Nikon, but I purchased all used gear a D300 and D7000. Bought the D7000 when the light meter in the 300 started acting weird - part user error part camera. But that was 2 years ago when I just jumped back into photography and retirement. Now thinking of a new used upgrade. Thoughts?

My first 35 mm: Canon EF (film). Switched to Olympus: OM-1 then OM-2 (film, stll have them) Transitioned to digital with several Canon DLSR's now mirrorless to this day!

I have 0 problems with my gear but I'm looking for some, like that macro lens. I wanna get into macro photography because I've been doing exactly what you were doing with the GFX and that lens fills the void perfectly. The problem is how I'm gonna sell this idea to my wife.

I usually think about getting new gear when I push too much the gear I already have to it's limits. When I only had the kit lense, I shoot it in it's longest focal length option, so I got a telephoto next. When I got the telephoto, I ended up using it at it's widest because it had a softer background, so I got a fifty mill with wide aperture. When I got those two other lenses, I found I was always shooting inches from their minimum focusing distance, so I got a macro lense. Following this, I should get a ultratelephoto because I still use mostly my tele on it's longest focal length, and I've found myself enjoying photographing birds. But they are pretty expensive so I gotta do with what I have. I'm just into photography as a hobby, so there's no probably if I crop my images.

@leirumf5476

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There is no problem* if I crop my images

Very nicely done. I agree with everything you said. A take on the adage of you can not fake what can only be done in camera. ( lens included.)

Thanks for the comparison, film is not important to me but I expected to see a big difference using so many more megapixels in a modern camera for stills when cropping in, especially as this is a upgrade from the XT series. no longer considering the XT-5.

More valuable info bro , 🎉 🙏

Out of curiosity, would the X-H2 be a better choice over the X-T5 for you? The one thing that the X-T5 is lacking that I know you prefer is an articulated screen for video work with the benefit of the improved autofocus. Just have to get used to the lack of dials that the X-T series is known for. To me, it seems like the X-T4 is doing what it’s supposed to do. I don’t really notice any off focus clips. But then again, I’m not paying attention to the video focus much.

@GrayGhostDog1

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I think one of the X-H bodies would compliment better with his GFX... especially the X-H2s for video, but if the X-T4 is getting the job done then both X-H cameras are overkill.

I think I'm somewhat unusual in that I don't chase specs. I was not getting as many good shots as I wanted, so upgraded from an older camera and lens to an R5 with Rf100-500. Needless to say, the quality of my images went way up immediately. Strictly due to gear. Yep, sometimes you need a better tool.

When Fuji discontinued my favorite astrophotography film- Provia 400F, that I could push two stops to ASA 1600 and use with my fast lenses on my Nikon FM2n, I had to jump to the mirrorless camera universe. So glad I waited all that time for the right substitute. For under $600 I picked up a used Fujifilm X-T2, a Rokinon 12mm F2 for $160 and quality adapters for my Nikon, Exakta, Canon, Tamron, Yashica, Olympus, Leica, Topcon, and even EL-Nikkor lenses with helical adapters. My telephotos all got an upgrade of 1.5 X because of the size of the X-T2 sensor. The 12mm is wider and faster than my old Nikkor 20mm F2.8. The usable ASA is now up to 5000 and the shutter speed up to 8000. The flash sync is as good as my old FM2n at 1/250th of a second. Focusing in manual mode is no problem then the focusing aids on the F-X2. I still love and use my manual film cameras but for astrophotography and low light situations the Fujifilm X-T2 was a blessing.

Touché 👍

Try extension tubes for macro, much cheaper than a new lens.