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One of my friends who shoots weddings has recently switched from Fuji to Sony because the AF on the Fuji (X-T2) was just not reliable enough for weddings (in his opinion) and had messed up too many times.Nice indeed
But if I can just ask @Project Valentine why the move from the Fuji to FX? I'm wondering as a couple of my mates rave about the fuji having moved from Canon/Nikon FX to it
Cheers
Dave
That's a bit more than a "little preview"
I'm not sure I'd include the photo of the dog doing it's business though and a couple of the laughing shots look forced.
Otherwise a very good set.
Nice indeed
But if I can just ask @Project Valentine why the move from the Fuji to FX? I'm wondering as a couple of my mates rave about the fuji having moved from Canon/Nikon FX to it
Cheers
Dave
I follow your work on instagram as you did my friends wedding, stunning work both here and on IG.
One of my friends who shoots weddings has recently switched from Fuji to Sony because the AF on the Fuji (X-T2) was just not reliable enough for weddings (in his opinion) and had messed up too many times.
On the flip-side I have another wedding tog friend who has moved from Canon (5D3) to a Fuji setup (X-Pro2 and X-T3) because of the size factor and that it doesn't compromise on image quality. No idea what he thinks about AF reliability though, will have to ask.
Thanks for that Jack - I'm really intrigued as I know a 'grim' Pro who swears by his Fujis and another (southerner lol) who's just moved to the S-T3 from his Canons too
Cheers
Dave
A customer will neve tell the difference.
Had a 2nd shooter use canon at my last wedding and the hit rate, noise and size of the camera makes me realise I’d never go back!!
Great work Jack. Haven’t look in here for along time but glad I did.
@DG Phototraining do have a good look at the Sony if you’re switching systems, I too wouldn’t go back for all the reasons mentioned. Hit rate is phenomenal.
I have been looking at both Kris, and both have advantages & disadvantages that are pushing & pulling me in almost equal measure, that said, Fuji has the edge at the mo and I'll make that decision after a forthcoming day using them shooting on a fine art workshop with a guy who's work I like and I know him fairly well too
Dave
I have been looking at both Kris, and both have advantages & disadvantages that are pushing & pulling me in almost equal measure, that said, Fuji has the edge at the mo and I'll make that decision after a forthcoming day using them shooting on a fine art workshop with a guy who's work I like and I know him fairly well too
Dave
@Livin The Dream & @Terrywoodenpic
Yep my Nikon lenses would work with the Sony via the adaptor, but adding the adaptor means the combination is as big as the current bodies are, so there's no benefit there
The Fuji on the other hand has much smaller lenses some of which are already better than my current ones
Added to which the comparable Fuji / Sony setups has the Fuji at over £2,000 cheaper
Both cameras have 'upgrades' in operation of the DSLR, and a major benefit too is size reduction - not really for weight (I'm no wimp lol), but just getting what I need in a smaller bag too would be a bonus
I believe the Sony with the best glass is better than the Fuji with the best glass, but the margin is so little it doesn't warrant the cost or size/weight disadvantage - at least that's my research/thinking so far; the playday with Fuji will settle it
Cheers
Dave
The Fuji is VERY good value for money. Yes the hit rate isn’t as good as the Sony, but it’s certainly better than my Mark iii was! The size of the body with the 23mm 1.4 was perfect for sneaking around. The 35mm 1.4 for my Sony is way to big and I’m hoping the rumoured 35mm 1.8 is much smaller. I’m willing to drop the extra stop for the size as I like to get close and the size currently makes it too obvious!
Confetti shots with 50 pics taken and two OOF is pretty incredible especially at f1.4.
That hit-rate is insane !!! But so is taking 50 shots for confetti lol
Dave
Easily done, and ensures you get the right expression of the couple. Easy to delete after than to wish you'd shot more. I always do a confetti tunnel and sometime they can be 75 foot long. It's a lot of fun and bride and grooms love it.
I 'tunnel' too - but with rarely more than 30 guests, 15 a side, its about 20ft long
I usually take about 12 aiming for 3 worth them seeing, if more than 3 that's a bonus
I guess using the electronic shutter means you don't care about shooting too many as there's no 'actuation' record that reduces the value of the camera?
That's not why I shoot so much fewer though lol
Dave
I always make sure the couple have plenty of confetti and this is something I mention I did in the initial meeting.
Fascinating - I love this business for how differently we all approach the same thing
I NEVER bring up a confetti shot as most of my couples don't want one, it probably crops up about 1:10 - I hate them being covered in the stuff before any private B&G session too, so where it does crop up in conversation I ask them to consider if they really want those shots 'spoiling' with confetti; most then decide not to bother
For those that do want it though I always suggest they buy it themselves as so few Guests I find now bring any. Just a few weeks ago I had a confetti shot where 3 elderly women asked for a confetti shot, and the B&G obliged even though they hadn't planned for one, they just shared 1 box as that's all they had between them - while the expressions were fun the amount of confetti was pathetic
Dave
@Livin The Dream & @Terrywoodenpicthe playday with Fuji will settle it
Do tell us your findings and final thoughts. Are you still considering mirrorless systems?
Aren't you worried about low light & subsequent AF performance with an APSC sensorAs & when I do change it will be to the Fuji system - maybe later this year even
Dave
Aren't you worried about low light & subsequent AF performance with an APSC sensor