GaryCorbett45

Friends... I'm an avid 75-year-old enthusiast, not interested in highly technical answers to this. I love shooting with my Nikon d7200, but got caught up in Fuji world. I have no trouble with my Nikon, but find Fuji a bit difficult to use. I know I know, stick with the one I love, but I do like the size of the Fuji stuff (xT3 & x100f). Your thoughts?

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Study You Tube info on your Fuji to learn more and then decide.

JohnR Loc: The Gates of Hell

In what way do you find the Fuji difficult ?

ELNikkor

I'm a Nikon man too, and Fuji does look attractive to me, as well as Olympus, Lumix, and Pentax. But, in the end, I am satisfied with my Nikon's results, so see no reason to change at this stage of life.

Ysarex Loc: St. Louis

They're both excellent cameras. I also have Nikon D7200s available for use but prefer to use a Fuji XT-2 which is noticeably smaller and lighter. Why do you find the Fuji more difficult to use?

Joe

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I tend to focus (no pun) on the camera(s) I have. I work at getting the most out of them. Of the many I have, one of them is usually a constant companion. Not always the same one, but I almost always have a camera with me. (I use my cell phone to make/receive calls). Outside of the cameras I have and use, I have no idea what's on the market, nor do I have need to know. I'd rather be using my cameras than spending time reading about others.
--Bob

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Great practical approach.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

I tried a Sony a few years ago (NEX 7). Although I loved the hardware I could not get used to their menu approach. I got rid of it in less than a year and went back to a Nikon APS-C (now D5600). Love it.

Got a Panasonic Lumix GM5 for my small camera. Love it too. Somehow their different manu approach works for me.

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

JohnR's question (above) is the same question I'd have posed. I shoot with both Nikons and Fujis, and the only 'problem' I ever have is that the lens release button is on one side on my Nikons and on the other side on my Fujis, so once in a while I fumble for a second or two if I want to change lenses. Sure, the menus are different between the two systems --just as they're different from one model of either Nikon or Fuji to another of the same make-- and the control layouts are different, too, but I find both logical and straightforward.

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

Nikon and Fuji are my two favorite brands. They are very different but both great. The image quality that comes from my Fuji XE-2s is amazing, Fuji lenses are excellent. When I shoot with Nikon for a while I miss my Fuji and then after shooting with Fuji I go back to Nikon.

I guess what I am trying to say is-keep your Nikon and get Fuji you like and use them both, great cameras.

rebride

What first drew me to Fuji was the aperture ring and shutter speed dial. Old world analog meets new world digital
If you are a jpeg shooter they are wonderful. Film simulations are great. Shoot RAW and camera can output any variant of jpegs the camera can. Can be down simply via computer.
Have used the X-Pro1 and X-E1 (since 2012/2013) like my old Nikon F and Nikkormat combo.
Finally upgraded to X-H1. Menu with multi choices has taken a while to get it dialed in. Bit of a pain. Have new X-T20 as back up and was up and running toot sweet. Less options.

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

Hey Gary - looking back through your posts you joined in Oct 2013 and bought an X-T1 two years later. I'm assuming you were using Nikon before that. Here we are five years later and you've added a X-100s and now an X-T3. That's PLENTY of time to have learned how to use Fuji's X-Series cameras, and I guess you've held on to them for the benefits you've discovered in Fuji cameras.

Just a suggestion, but perhaps all you're suffering from might be "Fuji muscle memory deprivation" - in other words, you're using your Nikon in a proportionately far greater amount than your Fuji(s) and you're just "getting out of the habit of using your Fuji".

Nothing to do with "should I keep my X-T3" at all - it's (arguably) the best crop sensor camera out there and carries a high world wide reputation.

If, at your age, you're finding it difficult, maybe even confusing, to maintain both a consistent Nikon habit AND a consistent Fuji habit ........THEN it might be time to choose between systems.

Pause for a moment .... reflect ...... your life, your money, your brain cells in action, your enjoyment ....... what's right and best for you at this time in your life?

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

Gary, I just turned 76 this past October. I have a Nikon D750 and a Fuji XT2. I like the XT2 because of its size and lighter weight but I find the Nikon menu much easier to use only because I have been using Nikon for so many years. I had the D7000 prior to getting the D750 and so getting comfortable with the D750 menu was easy because in many ways it is very similar to the menu of the D7000. The menu on the XT2 is radically different from that of the Nikon and I struggle getting to learn it. But YouTube videos are a big help, fortunately.

tjw47 Loc: Michigan

I would agree that you should stick with what you have unless what you have no longer meets your needs!

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

You can use Fuji eighter all auto or like a film camera. All main controls are on the camera or lens. I started using my Fuji X pro2 without reading manual. You can buy a course which you keep forever at
creative live.com
The instructor is excellent. The courses Are called fast start and they have them for most cameras.