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I am looking to get a new camera, my current on is a Canon 400D, with the 50mm f1.8 and a Sigma DG 70-300, the Sigma for me has been disappointing as its not very sharp and my images are usually out of focus slighlty.
I am going back and forth between the R7 and the X-T4, I am approaching this as a new purchase and and not tied to the Canon eco system as the lenses I have are fairly entry level and I am not considering them as value saved if I do decide to go Canon.
I am no in no way a professional, not even armature so there is no specific style I shoot, its a bit of everything, just looking for a good camera that will see me though for the next couple of years without me being frustrated and wishing I went with something else.
Both are the same price from what I have seen, the R7 is slightly better from a resolution in megapixels and the AF seems to track better from what I have read.
The lenses in the Canon range appear to ramp up in price quite considerably vs the Fuji which could be a limiting factor to enjoying the camera as this does not make me any income so buying an expensive lens is a significant commitment.
Most of the video reviews and reviews here I have seen are a couple of years old, so the question is what are the pro's and cons for each in 2025, has firmware resolved any of the issues seen previously and what would draw you to one or the other ?
Or is there something else to consider ?
I am starting a videography career and I would like your opinion of the best camera set (Camera + Lenses at least) to achieve the best results for low budget commercials (ads) and social media content (mainly interview, product unboxing or short movies). My budget is preferably around Preferably around $2000. Please give me any and all advice you have in regards to the best equipment that is affordable but professional.
Hello, I have few questions:) I am changing my Sony A7 system to a new. I need to decide which system will be better for me in long-time perspective, because I don’t want to change system again…
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I consider buying Canon EOS R (limited budget - I have to buy lenses too) or Fujifilm XT-3/XT-4. I mostly shoot portraits and street, almost no video. I know that it’s APS-C vs full frame comparison, but I wonder is it really that much difference, many people of fuji say that it isn’t that much in terms of low light shooting. Especially when you don’t compare side by side. Autofocus - opinions are divided, now I don’t know the difference between these two, so please help me which is better. What I like in Fuji is that all of the dials are on top and film simulation recipes (people say that JPEGs straight out of the camera are very good, that they don’t need to edit that much in post-production). The retro vibe is nice too 🤪. What I like in Canon it’s the variety of cheap, good lenses (EF) and the second hand availability. The RF system is more futureproof than the fuji I think.
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If the Canon wins I will have to buy lenses. I use the 85mm focal length mostly. I don’t have that much money to buy the RF 85 1.2L. So I was thinking about the EF lenses. Is it good idea to buy EF 85mm 1.4L IS USM with EF-RF adapter? I rejected the 1.2 because worse AF and image stabilization in 1.4 is welcomed. Or maybe is it better to buy EF 1.8 first, because it’s cheap and then collect more money to buy RF 85 1.2L?
I need your opinions!:)
The original EOS R is a few pegs down from the excellent AF of the later R3/5/6/7/10. I would say it might be closer than you think. The Fujis definitely have a much cooler vibe and user experience IMO but I would hesitate to call it better. That's preference more than anything. Fujis are pretty limited in the long fast telephoto area so if you ever get into sports, wildlife, or anything that needs a fast lens longer than 200mm you're kinda screwed.
Real question is why are you swapping off Sony? System swaps aren't exactly a spur-of-the-moment decision so what don't you like about the system you're shooting?
I mostly shoot portraits and street, almost no video.
. . . Photography isn’t my job, so I don’t earn money from photos and the camera won’t pay for itself. I am student so I can’t afford better body.
I'd consider downscaling more and getting a used Fuji X-T2 or X-T20.
I use the 85mm focal length mostly.
Get a Fuji 35mm f2 lens to start with, which is close to 50mm on a full-frame camera and is good for portraits and general-purpose shooting. When you save more money, a Fuji 56mm f1.2, which is an 85mm equivalent. Hot tip: there's a Viltrox 56mm f1.4 for Fuji that only costs $300.
I lean toward the X-T2 for the better specs and dual-card slots, which are good if you plan to get into paid work. If photography is strictly a hobby and you prefer portability, then I'd lean toward the X-T20.
If you do get the X-T20, I highly recommend watching the early videos of Omar Gonzalez. He started his YouTube channel after getting that camera and made a ton of tutorial videos about it.
Hope this helps.