I (finally) converted and bought a mirrorless camera

I thought I would use the dials on the X-H1 more but I find that I use the automated functions on them most of the time.  Honestly I don't think about my settings that much as long as the taken image doesn't go above 3200 ISO.  I really like that there's an automated Low and High position on the dial as well as full Automatic.  I never really use anything other than those three positions.  And really, if I handed the camera to someone else to take a picture, I have no qualms with putting it in Auto and letting the body decide what to do.  The camera body seems to deal with non-native glass pretty well and not going for extremes in either exposure length or ISO. 

I do like the larger body grip of the X-H1, especially when dealing with larger lenses, vs. their other bodies with little or no grip at all.

That said, were I to do this over again, I probably should have rented a Panasonic S5 and 20-60 kit lens for a few days as well as an L to K adapter so I could play with adapted glass.  The 20-60 seems like an awesome walk-around lens with great all-around image quality + a great range of focal lengths.  Ah well, I'm doing just fine with what I've got.

The dials are a big part of my move to Fuji.

When the clock is ticking–like during a work shoot–yes, Canon's controls are perfect. The wheels, the controls, etc., are perfect for me. (See also: I'm a Canon shooter since like 1982.)

But for something that bridges the gap between film and modern digital, I'm digging the Fujis.

David S. Wallens said:

But for something that bridges the gap between film and modern digital, I'm digging the Fujis.

That's pretty much how I ended up with an E2-s Fuji, and I am very happy with it. They seem to work best for my older film camera-addled brain.

I would probably use the dials more with native glass.  With adapted, it gets to be a hassle to juggle camera settings when the lens can't easily give aperture / stopped down metering control to the body.  As it is, I get the shots I want with just a bit of chimping letting the camera work this out for me, and use of the exposure lock function.  Also another reason to shoot raw and push/pull in post to get things exactly where I want.

I haven't really messed around with mirrorless yet. However, I've been finding myself reaching for the DSLR less and less with how good cell phone cameras have gotten. I know they can't do everything, but man, they are insanely good right now. I actually got a Nikon D5600 body a few months back, and I think I've used it once. 

I wish the Fuji wheels would give you more than a stop on either side of the top dial in manual mode- that has always really annoyed me. 
 

agreed with you David- for fast work canon has the best ergonomics.  
 

I have one wedding left. I'm probably selling everything and buying an m6 and 50 and 85mm lenses. 

In reply to Tony Sestito :phone cameras are just so good. Sometimes even better! Sunset photos for instance with people- they do a phenomenal job.  

I switched from a D60 I got in ~2008 to an A6400 last year.  To be honest I'm not loving the change.  I'm sure the 6400 is better (esp. in low light), and its more portable, but holy hell I suck at using it.  I don't know if its truly a poor user interface, or just a lack of muscle memory or what.  I think I just prefer the viewfinder of standard SLR also?

It has some features I really wanted like wireless connection to download photos but berkeley that interface is so slow and so bad its effectively pointless, so that was a real bummer.  I was hoping for something when I got home I would just hit "sync" and it would push all the photos to some default folder/area on my PC, but its a whole setup every time and I don't even bother because if I am going to sit down at my PC and click everything, I might as well just plug the SD card in.

But worse than all that is I was forced to move on from my copy of Lightroom 5 (pre Creative Cloud), and I have all the same issues with lack of muscle memory now using Darktable.  I'd happily pay the same amount I used to pay for Lightroom, but when my "subscription" cost went up 19x (~$100 for 8 years to $240/year) I decided to move on.

In reply to grover :

Phones can definitely capture the moment and take a terrific photo. Personally, if photographing for fun, I do prefer the feel of a real camera. No wrong answer, of course. 

Sounds like the camera should arrive tomorrow. The lens is coming directly from Fujifilm. I think the site said it should arrive late next week. 

So, getting closer. 

David S. Wallens said:

In reply to grover :

Phones can definitely capture the moment and take a terrific photo. Personally, if photographing for fun, I do prefer the feel of a real camera. No wrong answer, of course. 

I'd rely on a phone more, if I could figure out an app that saved into 'actual raw' / DNG instead of whatever this HEIC bs is.

ProDarwin said:

But worse than all that is I was forced to move on from my copy of Lightroom 5 (pre Creative Cloud), and I have all the same issues with lack of muscle memory now using Darktable.  I'd happily pay the same amount I used to pay for Lightroom, but when my "subscription" cost went up 19x (~$100 for 8 years to $240/year) I decided to move on.

I can sympathize with you there.  I've attempted to use On1 and Darktable, and both of them feel like trying to shove myself into a mailbox with one arm tied behind my back.  Skylum Luminar was a bit less of a headache... but buying it tripped up my credit card.

this is probably also part of why I've considered swapping out from Sony: editing software; and the possible speed of not having to edit as much with Fuji.  One workaround I've used of late (and especially with OneLap) is editing things on a tablet with Snapseed.  But, things have to be pretty close to begin with... and the Sony files (poetentially with the Rokinon glass I have) still have a cast that is difficult to manage.

so, as I've been contemplating swapping over to Fuji... I've also been thinking about trying out/purchasing CaptureOne.

Getting closer–although the lens is coming directly from Fuji. I believe it's set to arrive later next week. 

And, yay, finally arrived.

The camera did arrive last Saturday–as promised–but the delivery was marked "signature required" and the driver arrived sooner than expected.

So we missed them.

UPS said they'd deliver the next business day, so Tuesday.

And Tuesday came and went.

Basically, the poor camera fell off their system.

I filed a claim and, after 24 hours of silence, at 8 p.m. tonight, my wife goes, I think someone just dropped off something at the door.

It was the camera. (I removed the requirement for a signature.)

Now to wait for the lens.

sleepyhead the buffalo said:

I've also been thinking about trying out/purchasing CaptureOne.

Let me know if you try it.  I'm not a power user by any means.  Darktable is mega overkill for me, and not new user friendly.  I would pay for a copy of Capture one if it ends up being easy.

Actually, what I would really pay a decent chunk for but can't find is a definitive guide to Darktable.  Just a 4 hour or whatever course using the current version (every video seems to be on some outdated version/different OS/whatever) of how to use Darktable including exercises.  I'd be all about that.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

What lens did you find to mate up with the X-T3?

I dug around and pulled out a Sears 50mm f1.7 k-mount lens a couple nights ago to play with on my X-H1.  I'm fairly certain it was made by Chinon and they were known for making decent (not amazing) 50's.  Toying with the idea of putting together a three-lens + body kit, all Sears branded, but I do not need another film body or more lenses. 

I skipped DSLR's entirely, during college I got to use my friend's and also borrowed another's Canon, but college budget and all, I couldn't afford it. By the time the first gen mirrorless was out I just went straight for it with a micro 4/3s body as I preferred the smaller form factor and designs of the rangefinder style Olympus and Pansonic models. 

I still use my micro 4/3s bodies, but also have one Sony NEX6 body that does the job for when I want to take pictures at local events

I made the leap into mirrorless about two years ago with a refurb Canon RP and an RF 24-240. This year canon had some great deals on refurbished R bodies so sold my old RP body to a friend and I'm shooting on an R now.

Love the form-factor for my bigger hands, don't mind the bulk and weight of a full-frame body and lenses because I'm a full-frame kinda human.

Costa Rica and Colombia trips were shot on the 24-240 and a 35 1.8, event photography gets by on the 35 1.8 and a sigma 70-200 2.8, wildlife is using the superb RF 100-400, and I  just picked up the tiny 16 2.8 for doing some ultrawide fun stuff.

Going to be camping at Havasu falls in feb and still deciding what can be left home, but looks like I'll just bring the 16, 24-240, and some spare batteries.

In reply to pres589 (djronnebaum) :

I have a 23mm f/2.0 on the way. It's basically what I have on the X100V and really like it. Figure it's my new baseline. 

Lens arrives early next week. 

In reply to the_machina :

Nice work, and I'm with you on not needing a ton of glass.

For magazine work, I only use two lenses: a 70-200 f/2.8 and a 17-40 f4.0. Both are Canon L-series. The 70-200 is closing in on 20 years of service. The 17-40 is only a little newer. They get regular cleanings. Camera is a 7D MkII with the battery grip. 

I also carry a little pancake lens but more an emergency backup. It doesn't take much space in the bag. 

The lens arrived!

And then we had another comedy of errors just to pay for the camera. 

TL;DR: After a few holds on my account, two phone calls and a trip to the local branch, I should have just cut my friend a check for the camera. 

But I am digging the camera. It like the feel and am working with the settings right now. The goal is '80s 1-hour developing. 

Here are a few shots right out of the camera:

And to carry it, I put an old bag back into service. 

Pretty sure I got this bag when I moved to Canon EOS, so maybe 1989. I know when I got the strap: during a Chevy media preview at EPCOT in 1994. JG was there. We had fun. 

Nice. I had an old denim strap on my K1000 that I transfered to my Sony. 

And I was super happy to find someone makes an old fashioned fitted leather camera case for it. 

sweet!

I've been meaning to ask if there were any results in this thread over the last few days.

I found out there was a pretty major update to darktable (4.2.0), and I've been fooling around with it to see if I can get it to do what I want.

Yup, all going well. Just way too many snafus between delivery and payment. I blame technology. 

The X-T3 body is smaller than what I'm used to, but it's comfortable. I like the feel of the shutter. After using the X100V for a while, the controls are pretty intuitive. It took me a few to figure out a few (i.e.: read the directions) but I think I have the handle of it. 

I have it more or less set up like my X100V: no screen at all, film sim, some grain. 

Oddly the on/off viewfinder plays better with one pair of Wayfarers than the other.