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

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Canadianguy Senior Member • Posts: 2,910
Re: My thoughts. As a pro
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BeatX wrote:

Why nobody speaks about one of most important thing, what makes Fuji system unique: color science, (skin tones) , film simulations +recipes

But then again.. I recently "discovered" Nikkor 58/1.4 G and I simply fall in love instantly. Rendering from this prime is most pleasing to my eyes, I've ever seen so far (and I've seen quite a lot). This lens is what starts me thinking about switching to Nikon for real.

So yeah, here You go: Fuji with superb color science, relatively small and light gear, unrealible AF (compared to Sony and Canon). Nikon with unique Nikkor 58/1.4 that is my top wanted lens right now Nice colors, small lens selection, good AF etc. Sony with crappy color science, but superior AF and absolutely domination in lens selection. Canon with very good color science, top notch AF, small lens selection (closed bayonet), and absurd prices. Panasonic? Not sure in terms of their future (same as Olympus, sorry OM Systems)

Superb colour science if you are a jpg shooter.

If you are a raw shooter - its all about the software you use.

For me - I am a multiple system user and raw shooter. Yes - there is a difference in the initial rendering by the software but I blame that on Adobe. You switch to Capture One - you will get a different look and another look if you go to another companies raw converter.

Here is my take - I use Fuji when I want small and light - pick a prime and be a hipster for a day. If the camera freezes up - no problem, take the battery out and reset it. If AF doesn't track - no problem, do some zone focusing. Have some fun with those retro dials.

When I am on a paid job - Nikon comes out with me - big heavy camera with the big zooms. I got no time for retro ISO dials and little shutter dials when I am working. I need all the controls at my thumb and finger tips without removing my eye from the viewfinder. I need speed and low light AF tracking.

Can I do paid jobs with the Fuji - sure - I just have to work twice as hard to get the same results.

Can I be a hipster with the Nikon - sure - if I switch to primes and work twice as hard to be a hipster.

Horses for courses.

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