I Regret Buying the Fuji X-M5. Here's Why.
John Pattison
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A photographer and writer, I make things that help people (including me!) slow down, pay attention, and fall in love with the real world again. My family and I live in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley. Inquiries: [email protected]
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The Fuji X-M5 was my first Fujifilm camera. It wasn't right for me. But that doesn't mean it's wrong for you. Focal Point Photography (Dallas, Oregon): https://focalpointphoto.com/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnepattison/ My newsletter: https://johnepattison.substack.com/ My website: https://www.johnepattison.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Photowalk 00:40 - Why I Bought the Fuji X-M5 03:35 - Photowalk in Downtown Salem 04:12 - What I Like 05:10 - Video Crop Test 06:17 - What I Like (Continued) 06:50 - What I Dislike (A Lot) 11:49 - Am I Being Unfair? 12:40 - The Twist: Fuji Lenses 14:14 - What This Experience Has Taught Me 16:12 - My Decision MAIN CAMERAS & LENSES (affiliate links*) Nikon Z8: https://amzn.to/3RzMZwz Nikon Z 24-120mm: https://amzn.to/3jtTiFe Nikon Z 14-30mm: https://amzn.to/3HCCh3R Nikon Z 100-400: https://amzn.to/3HBTief Nikon Z 35mm: https://amzn.to/4fHGBP2 Nikon Z 85mm: https://amzn.to/3AXpcTo Nikon Z 105mm (Macro): https://amzn.to/3B6KiP7 Nikon Z 28mm SE: https://amzn.to/4hYNP2L Nikon Z 40mm SE: https://amzn.to/3Okxw2q SECONDARY CAMERAS & VIDEO Ricoh GRIIIx: https://amzn.to/4hVb8dP Nikon Z7ii: https://amzn.to/3RzMZwz Nikon Zf: https://amzn.to/3OiOKxo Nikon Z fc: https://amzn.to/4g4GsFb Fuji X-M5: partner.shopmoment.com/xLQnqd Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: https://amzn.to/3OiOKxo Full gear list at johnepattison.com/gear MUSIC CREDITS I use Epidemic Sound for all my music. Check out Epidemic Sound's vast library of high-quality tracks with this 30-day free trial: http://share.epidemicsound.com/oyp8y0 #fujifilm #fujixm5
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