Why I Chose the Fujifilm X-T3 over the X-H1 for Wedding Photography

Wedding Photography with Fujifilm

Reggie Ballesteros picked the Fujifilm X-T3 for his wedding photography business, and not the Fujifilm X-H1. Why?

You can see it in the video above. Down below a summary for those, who are in a hurry and can’t watch it right now.

Why X-T3 is better for weddings:

  • Low Light AF: X-T3 has -3EV autofocus, whereas the X-H1 is at about -1EV
  • AF speed: X-T3 has fastest AF in AF-S and AF-C
  • X-T3 has 100% phase detection coverage (X-H1 only center part)
  • Good enough image quality in low light, dynamic range and ISO performance to deliver high quality images to his clients
  • X-T3 is smaller and lighter
  • X-T3 has better video specs and features
  • X-H1 has IBIS, but it stabilizes only camera shake. It does not freeze the motion of people in your picture. That you can only do by raising shutter speeds or flash
  • at weddings he captures lively images of people in motion
  • he usually shoots at 1/250s and in low light he drops down at a minimum of 1/160s. He never goes slower than that, unless he uses flash
  • one of his workhorses is the 56mmf/1.2, and with that lens, IBIS would only be effective at slower speeds than he uses

Raggie then asked other X shooters, why they think the X-H1 is better for wedding photography, and they said:

Why X-H1 is better for weddings:

  • some drop down to 1/10s to do exterior shots. But Raggie takes maybe 2% of exterior shots on a wedding
  • some say they don’t trust that their hands are steady enough
  • a good reason is if you use the 90mm f/2, where IBIS becomes effective at 1/270, which is faster than what he shoots (1/160). But the XF90mm F2 is the least use lens in his lineup
  • X-H1 ergonomics are way better than X-T3
  • X-H1 shutter is very quite and discrete
  • X-H1 has better high ISO performance over X-T3, because X-T3 has more megapixel. It’s not a huge difference, but a little bit there is difference
  • X-H1 smooths out any handheld video. It does not replace a gimbal, but gives you stable handheld look

Conclusion:

  • he could find IBIS useful in less than 5% or 10% of his shots
  • he uses autofocus 95% to 100% of his shots
  • if he must buy a camera based on better autofocus or IBIS, he goes for the one with better AF
  • there is no best camera for everybody, just cameras that suite your style better

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Fujifilm X-T2 Price Drops to $799 Again

 

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm decided to add the Fujifilm X-T2 to the current huge Fujifilm X and GFX deals.

You can now get the Fujifilm X-T2 for just $799 at BHphoto. We had the same deal a few weeks ago, but then it went up to normal price again.

It might be the last big X-T2 sell-out, as Adorama doesn’t sell X-T2’s anymore, and I once the stock is cleared, you won’t find new X-T2 anywhere anymore.

NOTE: BHphoto offers freebies along with discounted X-T2.

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Save up to $1,000 on Fujifilm X and GFX Gear

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Nothing beats the current X and GFX deals in USA, but there are X/GFX savings also in Europe.

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Canon Shooter Tries Fujifilm X-T3 for the First Time: “Intuitive and Inspirational! No Other Digital Camera is so Fun to Use, But…”

 

Despite the second youth the Fujifilm X-H1 is experiencing due to the massive deals, the Fujifilm X-T3 is and remains the king in the Fujifilm line-up.

As such, we keep up dedicating it roundups here on FujiRumors. So check out the latest one down below.

X-T3 Roundup

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Fujifilm X / GFX Deals Now Also in EUROPE

EUROPE DEALS

Finally the Fujifilm X and GFX deals have landed also in Europe.

DEALS AT: CalumetDE, WexUK, PCHstore, AmazonUK*

Check the deals in your country at this Fujifilm page.

*Only purchases directly from Amazon (with an Amazon invoice) are eligible for this promotion. Purchases from Amazon Marketplace are not eligible and will be rejected, unless the Marketplace Seller is also a Fujifilm Qualifying (Authorised) Retailer.

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The special launch deal on Luminar 4 is ending this weekend. The next pre-order price will be raised up to $69.

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BHphoto Canceled Mega Fujifilm Savings Orders

So it happened. BHphoto canceled the orders for the crazy bundle savings :(

Thanks to readers for letting us know.

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ACT FAST: Save up to $1,200 on Fujifilm XF Lenses – Order Now Before Deal is Removed – Instructions on FujiRumors

BHphoto has opened again the checkout page.

The good news: they haven’t yet removed what is evidently an error: the super X-T3 and X-H1 bundle deals.

If you can, order now, before they take the deal down, and then hope they will honor the deal.

Here is how it goes (on desktop, NOT on mobile):

  • Go to BHphoto X-H1 page here
  • Select ‘Body Only‘
  • Click ‘Build Bundle‘
  • Add XF16-55 for $199 only to the bundle
  • Add XF90 for $149 only to the bundle
  • Add XF8-16 for $799 only to the bundle
  • Add XF18-135 for $199 only to the bundle
  • you can also add all 4 lenses to the bundle

or…

  • Go to BHphoto X-T3 page here
  • Select ‘Body Only‘
  • Click ‘Build Bundle‘
  • Add XF16/1.4 for $399 only to the bundle
  • Add XF56/1.2 for $399 only to the bundle
  • Add XF10-24 for $399 only to the bundle
  • offer limited to 1 lens (but check by yourself if something changed)

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Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4: Lots of Distortion, Exposure Inconsistency and Yet a Recommended Lens

Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4

As a free and independent space, here on FujiRumors we report just everything, the good and the not so good, not matter if Fujifilm likes it or not, as my only boss are FR-readers, and I owe you the best service I can deliver.

Hence, today, in this Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 roundup I chose to highlight some aspects of the lens, that are not really that good.

And yet, despite not being a perfect lens, those who review the Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 still end up recommending it, as a great all rounder lens.

At the end, it’s all about finding the right balance, keeping in mind what’s the target group of a certain lens. And I guess in order ot keep size, weight and price down, Fujifilm had to rely more on digital correction in the case of this lens.

Previous Roundups

  • fujirumors – Fujinon XF 16-80mmF4 Compared to XF14mmF2.8, XF35mmF1.4, XF56mmF1.2 and XF90mmF2
  • fujirumors – Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4: Pros and Cons, First Looks and Thoughts

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Fujifilm X/GFX Deals Now Listed at BHphoto – Save up to $1,000 on X-T3, X-H1, GFX and X/G Mount Lenses

Fujifilm has just launched new X/GFX deals, that allow you to save up to $500.

This time BHphoto was late to put them into their system, but they now finally show up, so you can order online and grab your deal!

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The new 2019 5DayDeal Photography bundle is now live here. It’s a massive bundle! Check out everything you can get with a massive 96% discount at this dedicated 5DayDeal page.