That it is.

Nice to hear, and that is my plan. It's not perfect though, despite the hefty investment. We'll have to see how it goes for a while. I think keeping a camera for that long is commendable, it really points to being grounded in what matters, so good on you!

I bought a D800 the very month they were available. It too was the most expensive camera I purchased. I used it until 2019. At that point I found a factory refurbished D810 and bought it. I was going to keep both cameras, but after a few months I decided I only need one of them. So I sold my D800. I expect tp keep the D810 till I’m pushing up daisies. After all that I do also have a Fujifilm system that includes an X-Pro3 and anX-T3. I also intend to keep these cameras for at least 20 years.

@@grandpascuba perfect example. you must really know what you need and want to achieve!

Yes! The x-pro2 is essentially the same as x-pro3 for basic photographic purposes, as far as I can tell. Same solid in hand feel

@@shockandrockets You are rights. The minor improvements between the Pro2 and Pro3 did not warrant me spending extra cash the the "latest and greatest".

Yeah I really miss the x100s sensor now….

Thanks for the vote of confidence Benjamin, glad it helps :)

is there a difference in colour science between 2 and 3? I switched from xpro1 to xt5 and I feel regret every day. Yes, autofocus is superior, yes the EVF is superior, but the magic isn't there. I look at my photos from xpro1 and xt5, especially nature and I pick the xpro1 every time. I was thinking about switching to xpro3 instead, but logic would dictate to wait for xpro4 with improved 'everything'. I wish xpro4 had no back screen at all, no video capabilities at all. I am tired of companies catering to the youtube 'content creators' crowd and shoehorning video functions to all cameras.

@@ytfeelslikenorthkorea I cannot comment on the difference in color science between the X-Pro2 and X-Pro3. However, I know of others who prefer the color science of the X-Pro1 over the X-Pro3.

Glad you think so :) thanks.

Yeah it's all about prioities really, and the amount of disposable income. I made this vid cos I've been thinking a lot about it recently, and wanted to help other people who might be on the fence with their decision. Nothing wrong with getting the one you really want if It won't end your marriage!

Absolutely. I love hearing about people happily using older models, it tells me they're focussing on what matters I do feel a bit silly with the newer x-pro, but actually it's not that new right now, so the price difference between it and the 2 is only a couple of hundred. when it was released the difference was much higher. But yes great advice, unless there are very specific reasons to get the latest it makes total sense for most people to get the second or third latest. Those models have been time tested too, so you'll know more about what you're getting. for example my e-pro3 suffers from a well known shutter delay bug that only affects one photo in 30... The xpro3 will go down in history as the camera with the weird shutter. xpro2 won't!

Couldn't agree more! I purchased my X-T2 once they had stopped being stocked, went to my local Jessops at the time the very next day who had 2 left.. paid a grand total of £300 for the camera brand new and a 3 year warranty for £50 really don't see the point in buying the latest gear or even new gear at this point. I felt like I had won the lottery that deal and still do now considering mint examples still go for £400

Ah yeah, autofocus was THE reason I was unhappy with my x100s. It failed me big time at my dad's wedding. the x100v on the other hand has GREATE face detection. I had the x100v and and xPro3 and while the xPro3 is cute as hell, it's not a camera that's easy to take around. I hope you keep your x100v for a long time and disregard the new shiny things that will come along. Jealous of your xPro2! Cameras are cool.

@@shockandrockets Heh, I have since sold my X100V to and bought a X-Pro3 for various reasons. But you‘re absolutely right, the X100V was much easier to get many places!

@@torb-no I'm using the wrong account just realized. Anyway though, what drew you to the xpro3? For me I went xpro3 to the x100v for the portability. I liked the experience of the xpro3 though. Even though I suspect viewfinders are making my blind

@@shockandrockets I was already bouncing between X100V and X-Pro2… and so… I liked the bigger OVF of the X100V compared to X-Pro2 (X-Pro3 one is bigger than both). I liked using my XF35mm f2 on my X-Pro2. It‘s my favorite lens and focal length. I like the overall handling of the X-Pro2 more than the X100V, except maybe that I liked being able to flip down the screen on the V. The X-Pro3 does that flip down even faster and easier. On both my X100V and X-Pro2 I hated that the LCD is shining brightly into my face (I only use the LCD for down low shots). Turning it off and on by cycling view modes is slow and clunky. The X-Pro3 does *exactly* what I want by default LCD for when I have low shots, but hidden otherwise. I liked how my X100V was shiny (silver in that case). The X-Pro3 had an option for an X-Pro style body that‘s also shiny. While I *love* that the X100V viewfinder is silent (and the flash sync speed is cool I guess), I ultimately hate that it‘s weird interaction with the aperture. Like how when you‘re at f2 you can't even use the full mechanical shutter speed of 1/4000th. With the X-Pro series I can *always* use the full shutter speed (and it goes to 1/8000th!). Just generally speaking the handling of X-Pro series, and espescially X-Pro3 series is just so lovely. The way I can easily rock the exposure compensation dial, how I have a big aperture ring grip compared to the dinky X100V. Very friendly to wearing heavy duty gloves! I also liked the dual card slot of the X-Pro2 and wanted that again. Nice peace of mind for important things, like shooting weddings. As for X-Pro2 only having a single magnification OVF… I think it‘s worth it for the *significantly* improved OVF of the X-Pro3. Also, I rarely shoot wider than 23mm and in those cases I think the OVF introduced too much parallax anyway. And for 50mm I think the X-Pro3 still works well enough for me at least. They‘re all great cameras though. If I had unlimited money I might want to have X100V, X-Pro2 *and* X-Pro3. As it stands I'll probably sell my X-Pro2 as well, and get another X-Pro3 so I have a pair of reliable cameras that I know well how to operate.

One more thing: while I prefer the X-Pro3 now. I honestly think X-Pro2 has as slight edge in image quality. That sensor is *magic*.

Yeah the x pro 1 focus peeking is very hard to use. Congrats on the x pro 2! Do you find it too mug though? I moved down from xpro back to x100 because I wasn’t taking it everywhere.

I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with with xpro2. And yes a well treated Fuji is begginning to seem like an investment

glad to hear that. watching it back, it seems a bit longwinded :P

Haha. My thoughts sometimes tend towards paralysing. Thanks :)

Thanks for sharing. Whenever I upgrade something when I didn’t really need to I feel bad. I loved that thing then I traded it for new hotness. I’m glad you won’t have this feeling.

Congrats, it’s going to be a great journey. iPhones are great cameras for what they are and the x-pro3 will compliment them nicely when you want to slow right down.

Thanks Bill. I’m still really torn! I love cameras and their photos are more honest. But phones are so fun and convenient. Having a range yourself I bet you take the x-pro out less than the gr3? It’s not that convenient. For me it’s more like getting into “photo mode” where my focus is on that. Thinking of doing a vid on iPhone/travel next. That said at the end of the year I’ll be going to Japan with the x-pro which will be a test. thanks for staying tuned :).

@@alidark3000 I'm about to take a short trip to Scotland and I am planning to take the GRIII. I'm torn about taking the XPro3 or even my XH-1 on such a short trip. But I know if I do that I'll be bringing multiple lenses. Which of course is difficult to justify for such a short trip. That all said I've got to cover a 30 minute event, and I don't see the GRIII as an event camera. Oh, what first world problems I have ;)

@@bill3117 this is exactly the problem I wanted to talk about (minus the event about which I know nothing). When I went to Japan last I committed to an iPhone, even being a camera lover, and it was pretty great once I had fully committed. The wide view was fun. I’m wondering how I’ll go with the xpro, I have a feeling the iPhone will get use as well. Here’s me being confused about what camera to take beforehand: medium.com/@alidark3000/travel-photography-is-confusing-me-again-9c62e652b9a0

And the report after the trip…. This might push you towards the gr .. do people do events with them? Then again if you would commit to leaving your kit in your bag… medium.com/@alidark3000/iphone-11-does-mie-japan-52a69cf3031f

@@alidark3000 And don't even get me started on which one of my camera or non-camera bags to take depending on the camera equipment ;) I should just cut it all down to the essentials, otherwise I won't enjoy the opportunity that travel gives me. Something I haven't done since COVID.

Same. And I going off the prices of older fujifilms, many people are converting to this viewpoint!

It’s too late for me I’m already sucked in. I’ll just have to keep this camera for 10 years. Save yourself!

This is true! I've found myself scrimping and saving unnecessarily though from time to time, and I think this kind of joy isn't as sustainable as others... but true

Now I’m curious about the xpro2 eyepiece. Thanks for your thought!

True.

the phone camera sensors do, they just get cropped, because wide screens are trendy. and the worst part: people don't know that all their pictures get cropped!

You’re kidding, right!