Thinking of switching or at least adding Fuji

[photoSmart42]

Hello all.  First post here.  Need some informed advice please.  Been a long-time m4/3 shooter (since the G1 days), but also been a long-time Fuji-X watcher (since the X-Pro1 introduction).  I LOVE the Fuji JPEG colors and film simulations (still shooting some film here and there, mostly MF and LF).  My main camera is the original E-M5, and I'm eyeing the E-M1 II when it comes out.  I'm also eyeing the X-T2.  I really like the features and resolution of the Olympus, but I'm getting a bit too impatient with the post-processing to make the colors pop.

 

I guess my question is: does anyone have experience with film emulation SW like VSCO to see how it compares w/ OOC FUJI JPEG film simulation?  Do I stick w/ Olympus or do I jump into Fuji-X (and no, I'm not giving up my DP2M lol)?

[gordonrussell76]

Jump

 

I had a GH1, and I loved that camera, but the depth you get with Fuji is great plus its flexible, you can do OOC JPegs with the FUji colour profiles.

 

IN addition LR has them built in so if you want to post process RAW's you can play with the Simulation at the same time you are deciding on Dynamic range and other factors, you can really go to town. (This also works with C1 and other editors that allow you to import your own .icc files, these are available from a thread on DPReview search .icc Fuji X-E1 and Scottie wang, the thread has profiles fro the X-E1 and X-T1 which covers of both Xtrans sensors 1 and 2, i am sure 3 will be forthcoming.

 

G

[stevemargulis]

Hi,

 

I do not have familiarity with VSCO, but recently made the jump from Olympus Micro 4/3 to Fuji and thought that I can offer some color from my own experience. I used a Pany GF1 since 2009, then purchased the EM5 in 2012. I love the size and vibe of the camera, but missed the IQ that used to get from my Canon full frame gear. Since the EM1 and EM5 mII used the same sensor as the original EM5, I saw no improvement in IQ and no need to upgrade. Like you, I had been watching Fujifilm from the sidelines and was ready to purchase an XT1 when the X Pro 2 was announced. I considered Sony, but decided that its too expensive, and with the lenses, the Sony system is nearly as big and heavy as the Canon gear I gave up. So I waited for the X Pro 2 release and I can say that it is absolutely worth it. The IQ is much better than my EM5. And the film simulations are fantastic. While I love the jpegs, out of habit, I'm still shooting RAW, then adding the fuji film simulations in Adobe Camera Raw and making a few other minor adjustments there. The only time I'm opening Photoshop is if I need to do some magic, like remove a street sign or something from the image. I love SilverFX Pro, but haven't touched it in a week.  I'm a happy convert!

[Naddan28]

Former Panasonic G3 & GH3 user here, I started with an X100S and I really liked the ergonomics and images. I decided to trade my M43 gear in an XT1 + 14mm, 35mm f1.4 & 56mm. Never looked back since!

 

The colour, depth of field and resolution alone are a huge step up before considering the ergonomics and other benefits.

[photoSmart42]

Thank you, all!  Sage advice.  I think I'll wait to see what the X-T2 brings before committing, but in the meantime I'll look to rent an X-T1 and maybe the 35/1.4 from lensrentals and see what I think.

[Fredkelder]

Hello all.  First post here.  Need some informed advice please.  Been a long-time m4/3 shooter (since the G1 days), but also been a long-time Fuji-X watcher (since the X-Pro1 introduction).  I LOVE the Fuji JPEG colors and film simulations (still shooting some film here and there, mostly MF and LF).  My main camera is the original E-M5, and I'm eyeing the E-M1 II when it comes out.  I'm also eyeing the X-T2.  I really like the features and resolution of the Olympus, but I'm getting a bit too impatient with the post-processing to make the colors pop.

 

I guess my question is: does anyone have experience with film emulation SW like VSCO to see how it compares w/ OOC FUJI JPEG film simulation?  Do I stick w/ Olympus or do I jump into Fuji-X (and no, I'm not giving up my DP2M lol)?

Hello! my opinions:

-If you shoot RAW, colors are not an issue: all presets are easy to recreate with Lightroom for example. No need to spend money with VSCO or others, which I tried for fun.

-If you shoot JPEG, well...you get Olympus presets, or Fuji presets. You can change it a little. It's a matter of personal feeling.

-Switching from m4/3 to APS-c:

*pro: better DR and low light rendering. When I shot in m4/3 (GX/EM10/EPL5), I did not shot over 1000/1200 ISO.

*cons: AF and overall reactivity is less.

*pro/cons: crop factor changes: depends on uses. If you often shoot very wide angles, APS-c will be easier.

Edited March 19, 2016 by Fredkelder