Your precious and honest opinions about differences between Fujifilm and others (Sony, Canon, Nikon)

photolando wrote:

Not reading all the comments. Just giving you my opinion.

Note that I have been a full time pro for 35 years. Shot large format doing commercial work. Medium format when I started portraiture 25 years ago. Still shoot some portraits but mostly corporate events. Just laying this out so you know I come from a pretty diverse background and might know a few things. lol!

My first digital was the Nikon D1X. only 5.6(?)MP. I shot A LOT of portraits with that. Printed and sold mostly up to 8x10. Those prints looked great.

I switched to Canon because I did some wedding work and like the CMOS sensor over the then CCD sensor. I guess I was right since all sensors are now CMOS.

But I like Canon. Used them for years. My last was a 6D.

I was intrigued by Fuji and I picked up a X-T1 and used it along side my 6D. For "my" work as a corporate even shooter and seeing 98% of the images went not bigger than a computer screen, I started using it more and more. Yeah, a little noisy with the higher ISO's but again, at the size it was being used, I didn't have problem with it.

Then I got the X-H1. And also an X-T3. Sold all my Canon gear.

I work with about 5 other associates covering corporate events. They all shoot Sony. Our studio has a few editors that finish the work we shoot. I have never had one complaint about quality. In fact, when we do headshots, our lead editor told me this past week that I an the only one that gets the color right. I'm sure Sony cameras get it right as well and some of our shooters may need some more education but it just tells me that the camera really doesn't matter. AND, we only shoot jpeg. Raw if were doing large groups of people or if the client requests it. Jpegs are where Fuji shines.

I also shoot very high end classic portraits for a private studio. They love the images I send them. No moire patterns in clothing. No problems printing large if need be. I shoot raw for them.

My point is Fuji has become a great camera company. The glass was always there. They have been making lenses for a long time. As a professional, I have no worries shooting with Fuji. I prefer the lighter weight of the camera and lenses. I have thought of switching now that Nikon and Canon have a good selection but I talk myself out of it.

I just don't think FF will change anything. For me. Not for the size these images are used. If I shot landscapes or made 30x40 prints ALL the time, sure. I'd use FF. Or probably go with the GFX line from Fuji. But for now, I'm happy with the results I get and will probably pick up the X-T5 here shortly.

Thanks for your comment. I am totally agree with you and share same feelings abour fujifilm. Just some photographers made myself be confused about sensors, brands, cameras and etc.