pa100r
Well-known member
Hey everyone!
I recently traded in my Canon R5 kit for a Fujifilm XT-5 and a few prime lenses.
The store staff very politely and attentively inquired about the reasons for such an extravagant move
The main reason is that for me, as a portrait photographer working in a studio, the entire R lineup has gone off in the wrong direction. It feels like Canon has chased after a set of specs and marketing appeal, completely forgetting about the photographer.
The R5 is technically superb: excellent, tenacious autofocus, modern optics providing superb detail, virtually no exposure misses...
Yet, it frustrated me every shoot: awkward ergonomics, constant attempts to decide for me how I want to shoot, regular issues connecting to my laptop. And most importantly: no emotional connection with the photographer. You feel like you're behind the wheel of a Toyota Camry: a good car, but boring to the point of teeth-grinding.
I should note that my development as a photographer has been a path of constant simplification and reduction of the time I spend processing photos. Gradually, I gave up retouching, then processing, then complex lighting setups, then shooting in RAW. Now I shoot in a film style: using JPG and delivering the shots straight out of camera within an hour after the shoot.
Fuji's philosophy really suits my photography style: direct manual control of all parameters via mechanical dials, good color straight out of camera, the ability to finely tune picture settings before shooting.
While the first studio shoots are still only planned, the initial impressions of working with the new camera evoke a strong emotional response. The film simulations are also a delight, unlike Canon's sterile color. The camera makes you want to hold it. While Canon seems to have sought out the cheapest plastic on earth to use for their top-end lenses, Fuji has metal everywhere that feels nice in the hands.
I'm hoping for a long and emotional adventure on the new system!
I recently traded in my Canon R5 kit for a Fujifilm XT-5 and a few prime lenses.
The store staff very politely and attentively inquired about the reasons for such an extravagant move
The main reason is that for me, as a portrait photographer working in a studio, the entire R lineup has gone off in the wrong direction. It feels like Canon has chased after a set of specs and marketing appeal, completely forgetting about the photographer.
The R5 is technically superb: excellent, tenacious autofocus, modern optics providing superb detail, virtually no exposure misses...
Yet, it frustrated me every shoot: awkward ergonomics, constant attempts to decide for me how I want to shoot, regular issues connecting to my laptop. And most importantly: no emotional connection with the photographer. You feel like you're behind the wheel of a Toyota Camry: a good car, but boring to the point of teeth-grinding.
I should note that my development as a photographer has been a path of constant simplification and reduction of the time I spend processing photos. Gradually, I gave up retouching, then processing, then complex lighting setups, then shooting in RAW. Now I shoot in a film style: using JPG and delivering the shots straight out of camera within an hour after the shoot.
Fuji's philosophy really suits my photography style: direct manual control of all parameters via mechanical dials, good color straight out of camera, the ability to finely tune picture settings before shooting.
While the first studio shoots are still only planned, the initial impressions of working with the new camera evoke a strong emotional response. The film simulations are also a delight, unlike Canon's sterile color. The camera makes you want to hold it. While Canon seems to have sought out the cheapest plastic on earth to use for their top-end lenses, Fuji has metal everywhere that feels nice in the hands.
I'm hoping for a long and emotional adventure on the new system!
