Moving to Canon from Fujifilm - Forums

Topic starter

Mar 21, 2022

I am a Fujifilm user and I love their cameras.
I have a xt4 and a Ha modded xt100. I've been in love with the modded xt100 ever since I bought it. Although I do find that it may not be the best camera for wide scapes landscape photography. Has anyone experienced using crop sensor cameras before they moved to full frame? and do You think I would see a huge difference if I switch to the old Canon 6D mk1? If so what differences would I notice, is the camera easy to use onset and quick?
I have read that it's an excellent camera for astro from many reviews. I have never used a full-frame for Astrophotography before so I have no way of telling. And there are very few reviews between Fuji and Canon. If anyone has any comparisons I'd love to check them out. It's also very hard to come by these cameras in NZ, so I must do good research before I commit to buying. Please let me know what you thinkCheers

andrea tasselli

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Mar 21, 2022 · Edited: Mar 21, 2022

I have Fujis, Nikons and Canons. I quite like the Fujis as cameras (as well as their lens, if I could afford them more). The problem with Fujis is they aren't well supported or at all by the various astro programs which is a pity. I have 1 FF, a Nikon, and works very well if you got a good lens to go with it otherwise it would be a waste of sensor real estate. So if you got lens to go with it then by all means go for the Canon. If not, avoid and keep the Fujis.

Wei-Hao Wang

Mar 21, 2022

I use Fuji, and Canon in the past. Generally speaking, for astro, as long as you have optics that can provide sharp images across the full frame, going from APS-C to FF will be a significant step up. On the other hand, if both cameras are NOT modified, you will see a major decrease in H-alpha sensitivity going from Fuji to Canon. It's not saying that you can't use unmodified Canon for astro, but you will find it not performing as well as your Fuji on red nebulas if it's not modified.

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sandug

Topic starter

Mar 21, 2022

Thank you very much for your replies.
In terms of using Fujis. I find I can operate quite fast with them. They are very user friendly and the menus are well designed.
Would I notice a downgrade If I move towards the older canon 6D?

Also I worry about shutter counts in DSRLs, how long can I use it for?

I was thinking to buy the model from spencerscamera. With the dust and noise reduction added. Unsure what they do as they have not gotten back to me yet,
Would love some insight on this please.

andrea tasselli

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Mar 21, 2022

In terms of in-camera usability it is hard to beat Fujis I find. Personally I don't like Canon's interface in most of their cameras. I suppose it is a matter of getting used to and tastes. Most of the folk would use it with third party programs and therefore tethered, same as I do. Shutter count never actually bothered me and some of my cameras are pretty old. I suppose they eventually break down but even with 100,000 actuations there is a lot of spare life left for the upper end models such as the 6D. I would avoid any third party addition and most certainly both the dust-off (which I routinely turn off) and the noise-reduction features. All of this should be done and is best done in post-processing.

Joey Conenna

Mar 22, 2022

I have used a 6D in the past and now have an X-T100. My 6D was modified and my X-T100 is stock. I prefer the X-T100 as it is light, it has the articulated screen, and a more modern sensor. I think the 6D is a good camera for sure, but I am biased as I prefer APS-C.