Canon 5d3 to Fuji xt1

I been thinking about selling my canon 5d3 for a fuji xt1. Don't get me wrong, I love my 5d3. I just didn't realize how heavy it was with a battery grip. I am just wondering, if anyone has gone canon to fuji? And how is the experience? is it worth the transition from mirror to mirrorless.\?

First, have you seen this thread? Looks like a thread dedicated to Canon DSLR->Fuji ML:
https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1409209

Secondly, if weight is a high priority for you, I think the switch to mirrorless will be fine and warranted. Plenty of awesome photographers who made the switch and the main complaint I'm reading is battery life. The other consideration would be if you shoot fast action; haven't read of any brave soul that switched to mirrorless to shoot sports.

Also wanted to mention that depending on how much you have invested with your 5dm3, it may be worth renting an XT1 and a lens for a couple of days and shooting with it to see if you like it.

From an image quality standpoint, the X-T1 is pretty darn great. The lenses are also top notch.
But you have to really lower your standards when it comes to auto focus performance, especially coming from a 5D3.
And little things like locking exposure are not as cleanly implemented as they are with a DSLR. Just a lot of niggles that made me switch back to DSLRs.

Agreed. You won't notice the IQ difference as much as you will the AF speed. I love Fuji cameras, but they're just too slow IMO for event photography. Can you make it work? Sure, and people do. I just prefer the speed that comes with a DSLR.

I used Canon 5D cameras from the first version to the Mk III and switched to Fuji.
The auto focus is different which means one should not expect it to work the way Canon AF works with 5DIII.
The key is "different". Just like my Leica focused differently than my Nikon and Hasselblad when shooting film.
There are certain situations where the Fuji auto focus will require a photographer to take care.

All-in-all, I'm happy with the Fuji and I get the job accomplished.

I must be doing something wrong, I am looking at a 5D3 as a nice little lightweight landscape camera...........

If you are selling your 5D3 at reasonable money and in the UK then let me know.

As always, it depends on what you shoot...

Anything that's not moving, you will love Fuji, if your a heavy sports shooter, stay will your dlsr.

My kids have moved from high school, to college sports, and now graduated. I sold all my canon stuff, and moved to Fuji, JPEGs sooc, My wife all the sudden said, wow, that camera takes great pictures ߘ

I echo what everyone has said already... I have and X-T1. I was thinking I would get a couple of them and ditch my DSLR Nikon gear. So I got one to try... for proffesional use I wont be getting rid of my Nikon kit any time soon. The fuji lenses are excellent, the images out of the X-T1 are amazing and that EVF - wow, its a joy to use. Switching back on forth between the EVF and OVF and god the OVF is dull and borning haha. BUT the speed is just not there for me, ive also found the fuji struggle to focus on back lit images. So ive kept mine as its nice to carry round for personal use. Proffesional use though, out comes the big wheelie bag! Mirrorless is definately going to be the way forward, just not there yet for me.

Completely agree. I use an X100s at weddings as a third camera, just to have it, but the speed just isn't there IMO, at least enough to make me comfortable. Plus the error with the file numbering has always freaked me out and has struck at a couple of inopportune times for me personally.

aznkid248 wrote in post #17554453
I been thinking about selling my canon 5d3 for a fuji xt1. Don't get me wrong, I love my 5d3. I just didn't realize how heavy it was with a battery grip. I am just wondering, if anyone has gone canon to fuji? And how is the experience? is it worth the transition from mirror to mirrorless.\?

Not to ask the obvious....but I guess I will. Have ya tried using the 5D3 without the battery grip? I'm not understanding how anyone would want or need the battery grip. Battery lasts a long time on that camera (much longer than the Xt1 battery will last you), and shooting vertical isn't that big of a deal. The ergonomics on a non-gripped 5D3 are so amazing. (I know, opinion).

Regardless, the Xt1 is a lot different than a 5D3, and in my opinion it is a compliment to it not a replacement.

5D3 and X100T owner here. The only camera system I'd ponder switching to from this combo would be a Sony A7IIR

I currently own a 6D and an X100s. Have tried basically every mirrorless system and a ton of different cameras within each system over the last couple of years. Everytime I use a 6D or any other DSLR, I just like that it "works". DSLRs just feel like polished image-making machines. Bright optical viewfinder, snappy AF, nice ergonomics, just works.

Most mirrorless cameras I've used just have weird quirks that have detracted from my enjoyment of them vs a DSLR. Of course, these quirks can be offset by the sheer convenience of a lighter mirrorless camera.

I rented a XT1 a while ago for a fairly long period because I wanted to evaluate whether I could go full-time to a Fuji system. The X-T1 had a lot to like about it, I think this was the best mirrorless camera i've used. But still, I just liked the DSLR better. I prefer the OVF, even despite the X-T1's absolutely amazing EVF.

That being said, size isn't a huge factor for me personally. I own a 6D which is one of the smaller FF DSLRs. And I'm usually a 1body, 1 lens type of guy when I go out shooting. Usually it's the 6D and 24-70ii. I don't find that kit overwhelming for the type of shooting I do in terms of size/weight. And if I want to go smaller, that's what the X100s and some of my other small cameras are for. But if one was the type to carry around a full kit when they go out shooting, I can see how a mirrorless system could really add up. Fuji's wonderful fast and relatively small prime lenses would be terrific for this, imo.

So I guess it all depends on your preferences, how much weight savings matter to you, etc.

Actually, I have. I liked it at first with the grip then longer period of time. I began to hate carry it around. I took a off for a couple of months. Carried a few batteries. Went into the woods and took some shots. I think it is still a beast. I wanted for many years. When I got it, I felt very accomplished. Now, I just wanted something for compact and takes amazing photos without making me feel like I am carrying a 10 pound weight on my shoulder as I am hiking or camping or when I am walking around streets or events.

I carry 30 pound of stuff when I backpack in the forest or when I explore different mountains. I just want something a bit more easier especially when I am out of breath and I dont want to carry a tripod just so my pictures are still.

I first went to Fuji XT1, but then to Sony A7rII. Can't compare the two. I know it may be not what you're looking for, but the lack of detail on XT1, downgrading MPx count, is just too much to settle. XT1 has a decent AF with version 4.0 upgrade. But trust me, full frame is still the way to go. The detail level on Sony just hard to pass on.