Fujifilm XT-1: I was wondering how users of this camera like the film simulation mode. I have the itch for a new (to me) camera and this one looks like it might cure that itch for less...

Urnst Loc: Brownsville, Texas

I was wondering how users of this camera like the film simulation mode. I have the itch for a new (to me) camera and this one looks like it might cure that itch for less than $500.00. Will appreciate any thoughts you may offer.

Bob Smith Loc: Banjarmasin

Urnst wrote:

I was wondering how users of this camera like the film simulation mode. I have the itch for a new (to me) camera and this one looks like it might cure that itch for less than $500.00. Will appreciate any thoughts you may offer.

Brilliant you will probably use Velvia most of the time. Just a great camera with very little fiddling with screen menus because the main controls are on top. If you are an ex film camera user it's dead easy to fly. Had the XT1 now an XT2 try if you can to get the 18-135 lens it's probably the only one you will ever need.

Hollifax Loc: France

Fuji is an initially steep learning curve depending on where you're coming from. The X-t1 was my first Fuji experience when I bought it a few years back and I still use it although I have newer versions. I wouldn't go back now. The film simulations are a definite plus and a good place to start for a more hands-on experience. Also there's a lot more film simulations out there in the Fuji community. I'm in Europe but $500 seems a reasonable deal. Does it come with a lens?

Beware, once you're hooked...

Urnst Loc: Brownsville, Texas

Bob Smith wrote:

Brilliant you will probably use Velvia most of the time. Just a great camera with very little fiddling with screen menus because the main controls are on top. If you are an ex film camera user it's dead easy to fly. Had the XT1 now an XT2 try if you can to get the 18-135 lens it's probably the only one you will ever need.

Thanks for your reply. I did grow up as a film shooter so the information you provided was particularly interesting.

Urnst Loc: Brownsville, Texas

Hollifax wrote:

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Thanks for your information.

donphotog

Having used X-T1 and, now, two XT-2 bodies, I predict you will love the XT-1. With my Canon 5D3, I had to shoot RAW but the Fuji sensor and processor, especially with film simulations, produces beautiful colors with jpeg right out of the camera. Controls are intuitive especially exposure compensation dial and programmable function buttons. I recently had a beautiful 30X40 color print made from a jpeg file, Velvia simulation, post processed in Lightroom. Try renting an XT-1 with either the wonderful “kit” 18-55 stabilized zoom or the 16-55 f2.8 non stabilized zoom. Good luck and good shooting.

lwerthe1mer Loc: Birmingham, Alabama

Having recently purchased an X-T3, I’m interested in this discussion. I have been very happy with my new camera.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

Hollifax wrote:

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Sorry I have to disagree. My friend has an XT-3 and I don’t think she even read the manual before using the camera. If you had a DSLR before digital cameras, it will be easy. All adjustments are on the camera or lens(depending on the lens) I have Fuji, Olympus and Nikon cameras the easiest cameras to use are Fuji.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

I have an XE2S and do use the film emulations a bit. I’d like to see Fuji put a Polaroid or instant film simulation incorporated into their cameras, though. That would be a fun option, I think.

Stan

WarpedWeaver

I have had an X-T2 for several years now; love the film simulations and the external controls so I don't have to dive into a menu constantly. I came from Nikon and didn't experience much of a learning curve as it was similar to old film cameras with the dials plus the newer tech as a bonus. It sounds like a good deal.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Urnst wrote:

I was wondering how users of this camera like the film simulation mode. I have the itch for a new (to me) camera and this one looks like it might cure that itch for less than $500.00. Will appreciate any thoughts you may offer.

You do realize there is a X-T3 and X-T4 out now? The X-T1 is mighty old by that measure. For $500 you might have to include a lens. That being said, I friend of mine has a X-T2 and loves it.

WarpedWeaver

Agreed. Should come with a lens for $500. Used bodies sell on ebay all day long for around $300 or less.

Bonsai123 Loc: Puerto Rico

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fuji-x-weekly-film-recipes/id1539047257 Download this app for film simulation includes all data

MichaelMcGrath Loc: Ireland

A press photographer friend once told me that he couldn't depend on his XT2 for important events, but he could reliably depend on his XT1 for same. At the time, he mainly used the Canon 1DX with L lenses for speed.

Bob Smith Loc: Banjarmasin

By the way if you go to Omar Gonzales photography he does some brilliant tutoring on fuji cameras funny too.