I know this is a late comment.... I have 4 leica cameras. I recently bought an x-Pro2 because it's just such a joy to use. Versatile. Incredibly user-configurable. I bought the Fuji adapter to use my M lenses on the x-Pro2. But, the Fuji 35mm f1.4 that I bought with the camera is amazingly sharp and as good as anyone would hope to have. I'm quite impressed with Fuji cameras and lenses.
@WoodenAxleКүн бұрын
Oh yeah, that 35mm is a beauty. How does it compare to your Leica glass?
@QRPSchoolКүн бұрын
@@WoodenAxle honestly, from my initial photos, I don’t think there is much of a difference. If I didn’t already have the Leica lenses, I wouldn’t feel the need to buy them for this camera. The Fuji lenses are good! I’m not much a snob when it comes to these things. I love my Leicas, but nearly all of the greatest photos taken in the last 50 years were NOT taken with German glass, right? The hardware does make a difference but someone who truly understands light and composition can pick up a Pentax K-1000 and make great photos. I have a little Sony RX100V that is pocket-sized with a Zeiss lens that produces incredible images. To my way of thinking, it’s all good. I can enjoy the simplistic aesthetic of the Leica M but also appreciate the well-designed and fun experience of the solid, supremely configurable X-Pro2. A camera with Film Stock Bracketing??? So cool… Those of us who are in our 60’s (and beyond) have had some wonderful cameras to play with over time!
@kubicajakub3 күн бұрын
I bought GFX 50R and I was contemplating selling all Sony cameras and other gear... but for night walks Sony a7sII is unbeatable :D
@blairhastings38912 күн бұрын
You're so right - buy the camera you actually want... it's taken me [about a thousand years] to work this out, but having just purchased an xpro 3, I finally have. I did a shoot with my sony A7r3 this morning, and it was mint - super mint - it's never put a foot wrong, but do I love it? No (well, kinda, but it's not 'love'). Thank you Mr Wooden Frames - this video spoke to me - and finally I bought the camera I wanted. Will I use it profedsionally - maybe, but that's not what it's for - it's for my heart, and my soul - my well-being. It's beautiful. Fullstop. Greetings from New Zealand... and thanks - you're a wise man.
@Makakahanap13 күн бұрын
I was a canon guy picked up xpro2 and damn ive been missing out the xpro2 feels great the recipes are awesome it majes me want to shoot
@aaronmarine705915 күн бұрын
I mean honestly, at f/1.2 just remember that you are shooting with a vignette and remember to shoot with a specified crop region. This way when you post process, you can mark anything with at a specific aperture to always crop to a certain size. OR learn how that vignette can play into your shots. There are countless times I have added vignette to draw attention inward in a shot. other than that, it's virtually not there at anything above f/8, so you have a LOT of work room with this lens lol. I personally think for the price, it provides extra creative workflow options than just point/shoot/done.
@gdonson444020 күн бұрын
I am a novice to photography but I think Artisan has better color to me, bought it today
@WoodenAxleКүн бұрын
How you liking the TTA?
@Colorado4x425 күн бұрын
Great video man. I checked out your instagram and you have some great photos! What recipes are you using for those instagram photos? I like those a lot 🎉
@WoodenAxleКүн бұрын
Thank you!!! I appreciate you checking out the Insta and writing to let me know.
@mailinh142228 күн бұрын
What price range do you think is fair for a used T20 with the standard lens (18-55)? :)
@WoodenAxleКүн бұрын
Hard to tell. Most Fuji’s are pretty inflated right now.
@charpemetal9514Ай бұрын
Great photos man🙏.
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
Thanks! Also, thanks for taking the time to let me know.
@mimilovelly8843Ай бұрын
may i ask what recipe you use and how to get less shaky video with xt20
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
Portra 160 from FujiXWeekly and Final Cut Pro image stabilization.
@malthus101Ай бұрын
Thanks for introducing me to Sam Abell - great photos indeed.
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
Thanks!
@miam1074Ай бұрын
would have been nice to see them tested in a portrait setting. They are not exactly a walk-around-forest type lenses.
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
Everyone has their own uses. Walk-around forest type is mine.
@aanandkulkarni8728Ай бұрын
Thank you for making us proud owner of xt20 !
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
Always!
@projeKct5Ай бұрын
I think the Panasonic Lumix LX100 mark II meets all your must-haves.
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
That’s definitely on my list to try out.
@NessAmiiboАй бұрын
after I got an XPro-3, I slapped a free-focus 18mm on my X-T20 and made it a little edc pocketable point-and-shoot
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
That sounds like a fun edc.
@jawasakileeАй бұрын
Nice test❤thanks you
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
Thanks!!
@abchappell01Ай бұрын
I actually enjoyed those photos. I think that is a pretty good camera.
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
Thanks! And yes, it is a pretty good camera.
@desmondedwards63092 ай бұрын
$205 for the Artisan or😊 $740 for the Fuji in Canada.
@deathfellow67372 ай бұрын
Your thoughts on xpro 1 ???
@WoodenAxleАй бұрын
I’ve not used one, but I have used the X-E1 that has the same sensor and loved it.
@ChrisEdgecombePhoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, i thought at the start that the Pentax lens (which one?) gave a better look to the images IMO.
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
Thanks for writing. Yeah, the Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar 55mm 1.8f is a great little lens.
@gooner-n52 ай бұрын
Totally agree XPro 2 for life pure perfection in one’s hands.👍🏻👍🏻
@sigmundklaus2 ай бұрын
Does it smear in the corner or just vignettes? (With stills)
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
I’ve looked at several frames and I say there is a slight “smear” on a few of them. Not thing too bad, I honestly would have never noticed had you not mentioned it, but it’s something.
@showdaKOs2 ай бұрын
I like the retro/modern look of the TT Artisan better (never had the fuji for real), but that vigneting get really annoying some times. Far for my main lens but it's the one on my camera, cuz it's still a very good wolk around, every day lens on a small body.
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
For sure
@izhardwiputraaa2 ай бұрын
where i can get your fuji recipe?
@izhardwiputraaa2 ай бұрын
nevermind i get the answer from the other comment
@xjuanx922 ай бұрын
Great vid. Good to know your results! As a Mitakon 85mm and 63mm owner these have pretty similar results. I haven't had much success adapting 35mm lenses myself with the ones over tried. But was also very please with the Minolta 58mm f1.2 myself. The lens is surprisingly warmer off the bat, and has had the least amount of vignetting to me. The Mitakon lenses also have a warmer tone as compared to modern Fuji lenses, but the Minolta is twice as warm.
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
I’ve heard good things about the Minolta on GFX. I had that lens and adapted it to Canon years ago. I loved it, but man was it soft. Might have just been my copy.
@HEROGICOLE2 ай бұрын
is it also good for capturing sports? like volleyball?
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
I’d say maybe the X-T30 or T30II for sports.
@auladi19812 ай бұрын
What wrist strap is that? Will be looking good on my G1X too
@brunodrakenas957528 күн бұрын
I was thinking the same! Don’t have a g1x but love the strap though 😂
@jeroenbouman94302 ай бұрын
Think I really need that Mitakon! Do you always shoot it wide open? And if you do stop down, do you focus wide open?
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
For creative work I’ll shoot wide open 99% of the time. The clickless aperture on the Mitakon makes it easy to adjust the setting on accident when changing lenses frequently, that and wanting to replicate the look of a 6x7 was why I shot everything wide open for this test. The Mitakon does some great things at 1.8-2.8f as well. Since I made this video, I opted to sell the Fuji 63mm and went with the 50mm 3.5f.
@jeroenbouman94302 ай бұрын
@@WoodenAxle Lens arrived today, very happy with first test results!
@FairlyDisturbedOnion2 ай бұрын
Did you edit these photos?
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
No, however it’s important to note that this was early October in Florida… so the light was near perfect most of the day.
@FairlyDisturbedOnion2 ай бұрын
@@WoodenAxle Thanks
@CarvalhoMasayuki2 ай бұрын
Hi thank very much for the sweet video and showing us a personal view of a part of US- small town ,, Great Ending.. I am really thinking to buy a Gfx 100s for take pictures and for filming too ,, I use lumix Gh4, Gh5 for many years ,, but I really don’t find a ceriuslyly opinion about filming an editing gfx film material .. could you help me a little bit with your honest opinion
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve not used the GH4 or GH5, or the 100S, but based on what I’ve read about all of them the 100S should be a good option. Definitely better photos, and I bet the video would be comparable. I’d see if you can afford the 100S I’d get it.
@timothybindner98612 ай бұрын
How would you compare it to the Fujifilm x100vi?
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
You know, as much as people like to compare them, I don’t think they are in the same category. If I had the money I’d own both of them. It all depends on what you’re going to use it for. If you want something that’s clinically excellent with excellent video capabilities, then it’s Fuji. If you want something that travels with you everywhere, makes images with incredible character, Ricoh all the way.
@HawonJung2 ай бұрын
Great video and I miss my GR3 a lot.
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
It’s a wonderful image maker. You gonna get another?
@madefromfilm2 ай бұрын
Brilliant video!
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and let me know.
@eswag1532 ай бұрын
Fuji looks like film. It's no competition unless you're going for a different look
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
Fuji looks great, that’s for sure. I would have agreed with your second comment had I not been shooting a Ricoh GRIIIx lately. It’s pretty darn close. Working in a video for it now.
@wesleycressman31342 ай бұрын
That shot of your neighbor standing in front of his Caddy is incredible- do you remember which lens was used for that one?
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 55mm 1.8f Pentax Super Multi Coated Takumar.
@DrDrGerhard2 ай бұрын
I prefer the contrast and colours of the TT. But I needed a WR lens for my trail running kit.
@Feemy2 ай бұрын
This is a great camera even in 2024. Happy to hear that it is beloved by you too
@WoodenAxle2 ай бұрын
Yes indeed!
@walterlyle63233 ай бұрын
Oxford was a jumpscare for me! Been watching videos about the GFX system and came across this one. I lived in Oxford for seven years and started my photography business there. Great shots, love to see a beautiful town like this in a youtube video
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!! O-town is a lovely place.
@RickyMcGill-qu3gn3 ай бұрын
Sony HX9V. Check it out. I had one it was amazing. The HXV line up continued to the 30-400 V's I believe. They got better along the way. But got bigger. I wanted to keep thing small and compact.
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
Sure thing!
@Jonevanssnaps3 ай бұрын
great comparison, were these jpeg sooc? which film sim?
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
Yes, SOOC, and I used FujiXWeekly Porta400
@blssmx3 ай бұрын
Would you say that this is better than the X-A5?
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
Yes. Definitely
@danielscheerer30323 ай бұрын
Sure helps that you’re an ace photographer! ❤
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
Mighty kind of you to say that! Thank you!
@Akibatai003 ай бұрын
Thank you the video. Just watched your other video on yhe xe2, love how you let the end products speak for themselves.
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@JPJP3 ай бұрын
Wow, all video shots are hand held!?
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
Yes they are!
@KamilKisielewicz3 ай бұрын
Please Drop the song in this video it’s epic!
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Ok, I’ll dig it up and put it out. It’s been a minute since I’ve listened to it myself!
@StevenGrant_Photographer3 ай бұрын
fuji way better than the MIT but if you stop down a little it gets a little better. i would like to see both at 2.8 although i already know the results. fujifilm btw we have the 50s and the MIT and its like photography with an anvil... 5lbs+ with the grip
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
Anvil! Great analogy.
@Vartan2973 ай бұрын
2.8 is more like 4 on an APSC isn’t it?
@WoodenAxle3 ай бұрын
I really don’t know, but it certainly functions like a 2.8
@Vartan2973 ай бұрын
@@WoodenAxle yeah man. You lose DOF like you gain reach. Smaller sensor means less DOF compared to FF. So 50mm 2.8 is like 75mm F4. However if you’re still getting pleasing/good enough shallow DOF then just love the lighter smaller body and lenses. 👍🏻