Fujifilm X-E4 - A Long Awaited Update to the X-E3
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- I’ve been using the X-E4 for a couple of weeks shooting around my local streets and here's a look at how I feel about Fuji's latest camera. This isn’t an in-depth review of all the camera's details and features or a technical break down of image quality or a comparison with other cameras. Instead, it’s an overview of how the X-E4 feels to shoot with and what it brings as an update to the X-E3 or alternative to the X-Pro 3
UPDATE: The X-E4 does actually shoot F-Log in video. The model I received was a pre-production version lent to me by Fuji for review and F Log wasn't in the camera's menus. However, after some queried it, I dug through the manual and indeed, it will shoot F-Log. Apologies for the error.
Chapters
Intro 0:00
Design 1:10
Controls 1:53
Handling 5:05
Image Quality 10:02
Video Quality 15:04
Conclusion 16:29
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Thanks for the video, I have been using the XE-3 since it entered the market and it has been my favorite toy ever since. I do not see the need to change for the new one, better to change every two generations, at least.
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Thanks so much for the comment.
Great review. I also like the legitness of this video because I just saw your website and MAN your work is amazing.
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoy my work
My first Fuji was an XE1 with the 18/55 lens. I loved using it and looking back through my library it took lovely pictures. Now on an XT3 with many lenses but at some stage I will invest in an additional rangefinder XE for opportunist shots. Love Fuji's ethos and strategy.
Yeah, the XT3 and XE4 would make a nice combo I think
Another excellent video Sir. Well done & very informative in the best way.
Thanks so much, really glad you found it useful
Thank you for a great review. I loved my old trusty X-E2, and I love my X-E4. X-E4 is a unique and amazing camera - compact, rangefinder-style, interchangeable lens, with Fujifilm’s amazing sensor and film simulations, intuitive aperture and shutter speed controls, and a great lens system. I do [not so secretly, I suppose;] wish it felt a bit more premium, even if that would mean it had to cost more, but other than that… I smile with delight every time I use it.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the review. Yeah, the XE4 is a lovely camera, and I was actually surprised how premium it felt. It felt to me a little higher quality than the XT30 and quite a bit more than the XS10
amazing pictures!!! and nice review
Thanks so much 🙏
Thanks, for someone who's considering moving to Fuji and interesting in this camera I found this review really useful.
Thanks for the comment, really glad you enjoyed it.
My first Fuji was the X-E3. I now have the X-E1, X-E2s, X-E3 and X-H1. The X-E4 would be a great camera to start with, depending on your needs. I came from a Canon 5D2 and haven't missed it. In addition to the great Fuji lenses, I also love using my vintage film lenses with Fuji cameras. I even use some of my Canon EF lenses with a Fringer adapter, especially my 85mm f1.8 and the legendary 135L.
Thanks for this review. I'm figuring out which cameras to take for a trip in June. I think this is it, along with the XM1 an oldie but a goodie. Off to the camera store! Thanks for the lens video; that helped too for a minimal kit. Cheers
Thanks for the comment, glad the video was useful
This is the best review of the camera yet and I’ve watched a few good ones. I want to get back into photography after putting my old Nikon FTn on the shelf over 30 years ago and I think this is the camera that will do it for me. As we say here in America, you’ve “covered all the bases”. Great review, thank you!
Thanks so much for the comment, glad the video helped
I have an X-E3 and chose it due to being the closest to using a film camera that I could find while being as compact as possible with some of the best image quality. Once it's set up as you want it after messing with the menus and buttons and getting used to using it daily, it's brilliant.
I recently discovered your channel and am enjoying your videos, especially your trip to Lofoten. I see you are planning a trip to my neck of the woods in Namibia- I am from Cape Town, South Africa. Thanks for making such great content.
Thanks for the comment Janet, really glad you enjoyed the videos. I'll possibly be heading back to Lofoten in the winter, and yes, South Africa and Namibia in June/July. I'll be working with an incredible South African photographer, Hougaard Malan
Very good review thanks! I recently bought an XE-4 in France, as a kit with the hand grip and thumb rest, it helps a lot for the handling, especially with a zoom like the 16-80mm.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it. I think with a lens as big as the 16-80 a grip of some sort is pretty much essential
Thank you for this great review! I sold my XE-3 for the 4 with no regrets. Love the screen and have no problem with the controls. I agree that the smaller lenses, particularly the 27mm, handle perfectly, but I'm also really enjoying my 16-80mm. I've never understood the problem some have with larger lenses on smaller cameras. One of my early film cameras was a Nikon F2s (still use it) with a variety of lenses. Big and heavy, but I never had an issue with weight or handling because I learned to cradle the lens on one hand and easily manipulate the camera controls in the other. The camera becomes almost weightless this way. Anyway, the XE-4 is a wonderful experience with lenses of all sizes.
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I too don't understand the issue people have with bigger lenses. Coming from dSLR I balance the lens in my left hand, you have to when you have a 70-200 f/2.8!
Its just a bit weird to me, even with smaller lenses I still balance the lens in my left hand out of habit.
Nice review Andy - thanks
Thanks for comment, glad you enjoyed the video
Excellent review, Andy! I fell in love with the X-E3 but never bought one for myself. It’s been on my list to get as a change-of-pace camera when I want something a little different from the X-T3 and X-T30 I have. I think the X-E4 is nice but the new design and loss in ergonomics don’t click with me, so the X-E3 is on my list still especially when my X-T3 has the same sensor as the X-E4. I love what they did with the LCD screen though! Regardless, I love your review and breakdown, so thank you for taking the time.
Thanks so much for the comment James. I like a lot of things about this camera, the screen in particular is one of the best Fuji have done, and I love the design from an aesthetic point of view...not so much ergonomically
My XE-3 w/brown "leather" looks terrific to me. Also, and this is a big one, it has the controls that a photographer uses/needs. I'm currently shooting with a Viltrox AF 56/1.4 XF, which I find much more useful than the 27mm lens (older version). Having had a XH-1, I find this camera frustrating. However, its a keeper.
It's a lovely camera, and I also never really got on with the XH1
Great video! I replaced my X-T30 with the X-E4 for the enhanced features. It is a B camera to my X-T3. Having the same battery for both is something I like!
It's a lovely camera, and certainly works great as a second camera (which is what I also use cameras like the XE, XT30 etc cameras for)
I was looking to buy this about a month ago but everywhere was out of stock. I chose the XT30ii instead. So far no regrets. I’m still getting used the Fujifilm system and loving the simulations and recipes 👍
I liked this camera a lot..it's certainly a beautiful object, but I've always found the XT30 line to be more functional and really enjoyed using it when I owned one
There are definitely elements of the X-E4 I would love. For example, the articulating LCD and some of the added film sims would be great but I have my X-E3 setup using all the extra dials to their fullest, so I would have to adjust the way I shoot a lot with the X-E4. Also, the lack of any kind of grip does mean larger lenses, even my 18-55, might be tricky one handed. Not a big deal since you can buy grips for the camera but that's extra size and weight and money that I don't necessarily want for a body of this type. I worry that Fuji placed aesthetics as too much of a priority with this iteration and I wouldn't be surprised if they switch back to a more practical design if they ever release an X-E5.
It was an interesting choice because they have affected the ergonomics to the camera, which certainly affects it when used with anything other than a prime lens. The loss of the front grip is fine, it's tiny on the XE3 and the XT30 manages without, but the thumb grip does make a difference. Where I live in Lisbon it's pretty hot, and shooting with this if you have slightly sweaty hands...it starts to not feel so secure, particularly if you're using any lens with any kind of bulk or length. I like to use long lenses to pick out detail and compress elements together in a frame, but with the 55-200 this camera really wasn't so comfortable.
And as you say, they have grips, but that defeats the object of the design. I've never liked them.
I know that the XT30 line is Fuji's top seller, and with cameras that aren't performing as well (the X Pro line and XE line, which tend to have a more niche appeal) it seems that Fuji are happy to try different designs (the screen on the X Pro 3 for example, the minimalist styling here)
My XE-1 that I bought second hand like half a decade ago has finally died. My Fuji XF10 has been an amazing compact (especially for sneaking into concerts), but the XE-4 looks like it’ll put both of them out to pasture! And I can sneak the body and lens in via two different pockets haha, so even better optical performance without being too much larger than the XF10; but with an even better sensor. I’m sold!
It's a super compact camera. I don't have the XE-3 anymore to compare it to, but this feels a little smaller and less bulky
@@AndyMumford Yeah it’s brilliantly small. I tried it out at my local camera shop, with the grip and thumb rest. Perfect size for my usage: use the grip/rest for when size isn’t a factor and I’m running my physically larger lenses, keep the grip off it if I’m after compactness instead!
Great review. Thank you
Thanks for watching 🙏
Hey Andy. Love your work. Hope you had a great weekend.
This camera makes you want to go out and photograph a remake of Eugene Smith's Spanish Villiage or Country Doctor.
Thanks so much for the comment Eric. It is a lovely camera and I enjoyed using it
Andy, I really enjoy your videos and smooth, clear explanations! I'm looking for a black one but they're hard to find however, the silver one is available and looks good in this video! By the way, they're 350.00 and more, used than they were at this time of this video. Congrats on both!!
Thanks so much, and good luck finding a black X-E4
Great Review!:)
Thanks so much
Enjoying my E 4
It's a lovely camera
Focus Mode can be assigned to a button or the touchscreen, not just the Q button. Focus Mode can also be assigned to Custom Settings, for example setting C1 to manual focus. When you select C1 the camera will switch the Focus Mode to Manual for you.
Indeed it can, the customisable buttons are super useful and quite honestly you could spend hours just covering all the different possibilities. The focus selector dial though is one of those tactile dials that a lot of Fuji users prefer, and even though there are various ways in which you can select focus, none of them are tactile.
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Yeah I understand preference. However, because the missing MCS switch is much discussed and criticised, alternative methods of selecting a mode may have been worth some time on the subject.
Assign Focus Mode to the Fn button (or touchscreen) and it is one button press (or swipe) then a flick up or down of the joystick to swap between M, C and S.
Some may find that acceptable, instead we have a bunch of noobtube noise about the missing switch.
The XE 3 is fantastic - when paired with the XF35mm 1.4 it feels a match made in heaven
I love that lens
Would've love a small flash like on the 100v. but I could manage with the kit one. Great review!!
It's strange that they don't include flash on this camera but they do on the XT30/XS10
Dig your example photos! Well done :)
Thanks so much
Thanks! 📷
Welcome
Thank Andy.
You're welcome, thanks for the comment
👍 Thanks for the great video
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video
Beautiful photos, I really should visit Portugal.
Thanks so much..and you should visit, it's a lovely country
Thoughtful review, thank you. I have XE3 and am on the fence about upgrading to the XE4. The minor if indistinguishable improvement in image quality versus the poorer ergonomics and cost of change have me wondering whether to make the upgrade. My head says no, my heart say yes - I wonder which will win?
Haha, generally in my experience the heart usually wins these kinds of things
I had X-E1, currently have X-E3 with grip, and ordered X-E4 with 27mm and grip. It's on backorder, with no ETA right now. I've used my F2 primes and the 18-55mm and 55-200mm just fine on the X-E3.
Thanks for the comment
Still love my X-E3. I have no desire trade it for an X-E4.
It's a great camera, and in terms of the images it produces you won't see any difference at all with the XE4
I really enjoy your video, mainly because you're a real deal and have a good eyes for composition. The xe4 itself is a nice camera, especially for someone who like to shoot from the hip. But just like you said, the image quality itself is negligible, especially for a street shooting.
Thanks so much for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video
Superb and informative video! Regards Ulf
Thanks for the comment 🙏
The amazing thing about Fuji is that they use their top end sensors and processors in lower cost range of bodies. Accommodating different price points and requirements without compromising on the Image quality of the brand. The other major brand never do this. They will wait a generation or two then dump the sensor into a lower end body.
It's true, and it's one of the things that attracted me to Fuji in the first place
Those results look very usable!
And the ergonomics look pretty nice too.
Maybe if a first or third party grip is added right?
The results are really nice. A grip would certainly make it easier to hold, but you'd completely lose the aesthetic of the camera.
Mr Mumford, thank you for your review. For what I've heard you saying, there isn't F-Log. However, DPreview lists it as having F-Log. The manual also mentions F-Log. Would mind double checking please? Thank you!
Thanks for the comment. You’re actually right, there is F log! It’s strange, the version I had was lent to me by Fuji for the review and it was a pre-production version. I went through the menus of the camera and didn’t see it, but pre-production versions often have elements missing in the menus etc, and I didn’t think to check the manual. I no longer have the camera but I’ve checked the manual online and you’re right. My mistake, and thanks for spotting it. I’ll add an update in the description.
@@AndyMumford Sure, no problem. I actually suspected this to be the case, and I am interested in the XE-4 so I thank you for confirming that. Have a great day and thank you for the content and resources you put online.
I don't know what to think about this. 11 years ago I bought Panasonic GF1 with 20mm/f1.7 and I liked it. But later I started adding lenses and camera with a small grip (this one has none) became pretty uncomfortable to use - it was fun with that 20mm pancake, but I think 300g 12-35/f2.8 was already too heavy. Maybe it's a cheaper alternative to X100V with few lenses too choose from? But there are not many. Maybe Fuji wants to force people to repeat my mistake to buy a small camera, buy few lenses, buy bigger camera as I did with Panasonic? Now I ended with G80 as versatile tool and Fuji X100V as EDC camera that is fun to use and that is somewhat complementary.
yeah, I take your point. I really think Fuji had in mind that people would use this with prime lenses because it really doesn't grip well with anything bigger than the 18-55
Hi Andy, thank you so much for this video Fujis latest camera X-E4 which I bought last week. I am glad to hear you that this camera is more elegant than others and with last x trans ıv sensor. Thank you so much... If you can review this camera later with comparison for landscape shoot ı will be very happy. Thanks a lot. See you...
Thanks for the comment Erhan, and glad you enjoyed the review and that you're enjoying the camera. Sadly I won't be doing a landscape review with it as I borrowed it from Fuji and I've since given it back to them.
@@AndyMumford Thank you very much Andy.
Great video! Would love to know which camera you used to film this. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much, I used the XT4 to record the video
Beautiful work, Andy, and thanks for the thoughtful review. I may have missed it, but does the lack of weather sealing concern you? I love my X-T2 but am starting to consider something for traveling light. I've never had problems with moisture or dust in cameras, weather sealing or not, but I haven't been in extreme environments. Just desert hiking, rainy cities, urban grime, that sort of thing. X-E4 is on my list, hard to not think about X100V, and I could streamline the X-T2 with just the 27mm f2.8 WR. (Do I want to be as lightweight as only 23mm or 27mm? Not sure yet.) I'm thinking X-E4 is rugged enough?
I can't speak to the XE4, but I've used the XE3 in freezing condition in Norway, the XT20 and XT30 in all kinds of bad conditions, and I've just used the XS10 in some harsh weather in Iceland. They have a similar level of robustness to the XE4 and they were all fine
@AndyMumford How does it feel to operate wearing a pair of thick gloves?
Beautiful photos and a lovely video, thank you. Question, and I'll keep it simple at first: If you could have one camera (for the moment) and have narrowed the choices to Xpro3 and XE4, which would you choose and why? (context: moving from Nikon DSLR system, old film photographer, visual artist, but not heavy commercial, more fine art). thanks.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video. If I could have just one camera it would be the XT4 (which is my main camera at the moment). I'm principally a landscape photographer and everything about the camera works for me, from it's balance with bigger zooms lenses to the weather sealing. The articulating screen works great in both landscape and vertical format, and things like the dual card slots, big EVF, longer battery life are all things I really like. Also, while I love the look of rangefinder style cameras, and think the X Pro 3 is the most beautiful design I've seen in a digital camera (and the XE3 is really lovely too), I actually find SLR style cameras simply work better for me ergonomically. However, if I had to choose one between the XPro 3 and X E4, I'd probably go with the X Pro 3 simply becasue I prefer a sturdier weather sealed camera for when I'm shooting landscapes. The screen on the X Pro 3 though isn't ideal in a lot of cases, they really designed the camera to be used with the viewfinder or shooting from the hip. It's not ideal for landscapes on a tripod.
@@AndyMumford Right. I want to move to rangefinder style (after years of coveting Contax and to a lesser degree Leica -- cost simply out of range. I fell in love the minute I saw the X-pro 3. XE-4, yes it's not quite as beautiful, sturdy, etc., but thought, with that little camera (and a 35 f2) I wouldn't hesitate to take it everywhere (maybe best as a second or third camera?). I shoot, landscapes, portraits, street, still lives;. Wondered about the Xpro 3 on a tripod, but figure it's workable (??). I agree that the XT4 seems like it can do more, but really feeling the rangefinder and Xpro3, for purely aesthetic reasons. amd see what happens. If I had the money, I'd get all three!
Thanks for this lovely review. As an X-T3 user I sorta tempted. If this is the last Fiji sensor of this type, does that mean that an X-T5 will have a different sensor?
Definitely. There's no way Fuji could use that same sensor in the XT3, XT4 and XT5. They've said this will be the last camera that uses it, so I guess we'll see what the new sensor is with their next release. There are rumours that we'll see the new sensor first in an X-H2, but I doubt it'll be this year.
Great video and fantastic photography throughout your videos. In another of your videos with a lot of landscape stills, it showed the X-S10 being capable of amazing landscape shots. Would this apply similarly to the X-E4 (with the right lens)? As they effectively near-identical beneath the bonnet, with the exception of IBIS in the X-S10?
Thanks for the comment, really glad you enjoyed the video.
Yes, the X-S10 and X-E4 will have identical output so you can take the same landscape shots with it as you can the XS10
Cool review, thanks. How to change the size of the focus frame and how to zoom into the frame, e.g. for focusing, without a rear dial? Hard to imagine not having that...
Thanks for the comment. I actually didn't look into how to resize the focus square. I only borrowed the camera briefly to review it and that wasn't something I looked into. For manual focus I alway use peaking (without zooming in)
I have just watched your X-E4 video again for the ? time along with the X-S10 video. I am a senior, amateur hobbyist, non video type of photographer & concentrate on composition. I have recently received my new Fuji 70-300 lens & am wondering if that lens on the X-E4 would be too much of a handful (no pun intended ) for occasional photography.Still can't decide between the X-E4 & X-S10, but I'm in no rush.
They're both cameras, I think the XS10 balances better with a long lens, but I prefer the controls on the XE4
@@AndyMumford Thank you sir, gut feeling has been telling me X-E4.
The loss of focus selector lever ....damn. I need a backup to XH1 someday, so will probably go for XE3
If it helps, you can assign Focus Mode to a button, touchscreen or Q menu. To go from S to M is one button press (or swipe) and one flick of the joystick. Same from M to S.
I rarely change Focus Modes so moving from the X-E3 to X-E4 was fine for me. Since focus Mode can now be assigned to a Custom Setting, I have them for manual lenses. When I choose one it switches to Manual without me having to.
@@zed351 Thanks for this, something to think about! 👍
The X-T30 would make a great backup, unless you really want the rangefinder style
Thank you for this fantastic review, I was just wondering if the videos were shot handheld with a lens that doesn't have OIS? I've been thinking about buying this camera with a XF 35/2 but I want to be able to film with it without the footage being too shaky. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment, most of the video in the review was shot with OIS lenses
Omg the Film simulation of the example images you show is amazing. Can you tell the settings? This is exactly the style I like.
The film simulation settings where all video with the settings shown on screen. The still images are all shot RAW and editing in Lightroom (contrast and colour adjustments). Each image has different settings.
@@AndyMumford ok thx
Hi! Excellent video! Can you put both ISO and Exposure Compensation on the small front dial? I mean at the same time? Thank you so much
Hi Joachim, glad you enjoyed the video. I don' think you can put ISO and Exp Comp on the same dial, but I don't have the camera with me to check - I only borrowed it for the video, so I can't confirm that, it's just not something I've seen on Fuji's other cameras
The Front Command Dial has three custom functions. You assign the functions to each of the three custom "slots".
Custom 1. SS or Aperture
Custom 2. SS, Aperture, EC, ISO or none
Custom 3. SS, Aperture, EC, ISO or none
So you could have SS, ISO, EC all on that same dial.
Fuji manuals are online, look in the BUTTON/DIAL SETTING, COMMAND DIAL SETTING section.
Can you please review Iridient Developer RAW processor which is highly regarded for use with X Trans files? I think a small company has produced an amazing software and deserves some traction on RUclips...especially with Fuji Shooters
It's good software, but it's not somethign I find myself using and it's generally not the kind of thing I'd review as it doesn't feature in my workflow
Thank you for a wonderful review. I mostly take family pictures and my canon power shot has become quite old. After seeing many reviews, I am gravitating towards a fuji camera system. I am debating in my mind between X-E4 and XT-30. What would you recommend for someone who likes photography, is not very technical but wants great pictures.
It's hard to say. Both cameras are identical in the images and video they produce, so it really comes down to which you prefer to hold and which has the better ergonomics and controls for you. For me, that's the XT30, but I recommend you try holding them yourself
Which one you buy?
@@MSalem-fx5vd Saleem, I bought XE4, and am happy with the results. I wanted a smaller size camera, hence chose XE4.
What you like x-e4. How's the autofocus, is it good. I'm thinking to buy x-e4 too, to all-around shooting.
@@MSalem-fx5vd I liked the small size. The autofocus is fantastic. As the camera is small in size the grip might be a problem if you have very big hands. For me it is fine. You can order an external grip if you want.
Andy - I’m considering XE4 as a small easily carried camera for landscape photos when hiking in the Scottish highlands and also when cycle touring. Which Fuji lens would you recommend. Currently using a Sony DSC HX90 but images not nearly sharp enough for me.
The 16-80 is a really great all round lens, and it's also pretty small and light, so I'd say that one
Hi for traveling and cover all focal range, do you think the combination of 16-80+70-300 is good for this camera? Or else? Please advice. Thank you
It's an excellent coverage. Both those lenses are excelling and really light weight
Nice review! Just wanted to know if this camera has grids on the screen like the Sony A6400 to help make super wide format movies like 21:9 or more. Also does the lack of image stabilisation make it not so good for video? The Fujinon lenses with such feature a far and few between and are very expensive. Thanks!
You can definitely turn the grid on. The lack of image stabilization though does affect videos though as there will be visible shake
@@AndyMumford I went to the shop to check it out n couldn’t find the grid option in the menu - can u advise where to find it?
Andy, I’d love to get your thoughts.
I have an XT3 and an X100V. I shoot professionally as a portrait and headshot shooter.
I’ve fallen in love with the rangefinder style of the X100 and I’m even considering selling the XT3 to finance a XPRO 3. However…the XE4 is also on my watch list. Thoughts appreciated.
Not really sure what to say. All those cameras have near identical output, so the difference is in how good and "right" they feel in your hand for your particular style of shooting. If you love rangefinder cameras then you'll love the X Pro3, which is a brilliant camera and will feel very similar in the hand to the X100V. The XE4 has identical output, and it possibly more usable (mostly due to it's screen), but is probably the least ergonomic of all of them.
I’m a product photographer (food photography mostly) and I can’t decide between the XE4 or something else on the same price range. Do you think this is a good camera for that kind of photography? Considering I’m using a Nikon D3200 for a year and a half btw. It’s an upgrade anyways.
It's certainly good enough for that, but you might want to have a look at the XS10 as well. The image quality is the same, but the XS10 has image stabilisation, which frees you a little from always using a tripod
great review , but I want to ask . Do your experience white little pixel with long exposure shooting in RAW . very frustrated to photoshop them out . I don't see this on other brand camera . thank you very much .
Hot pixels? I’ve never done a long exposure witht he XE4, so I’m not sure. I never saw them on the XT4 though
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Dear Sir,
What is your opinion on using Fuji XE-4 with the 27mm default lens for landscape photography?
Well, for me it's not ideal. The 27mm lens isn't really wide enough for landscapes for me...I like to shoot with a foreground close to the camera and background focal point, and for that you need to be at least 16mm. The lens is sharp though.
The X-E4 takes great images, and will be fine as a landscape camera, but generally for landscapes I prefer to use zooms like the 10-24mm, and telephoto zooms like the 55-200mmor 50-140mm, and the ergonomics of the camera don't work well to balance larger lenses like this.
Personally I think the XT30, XS10 or XT4 are better for landscapes.
hi andy, good morning/evening
i did ask you before which better from xt30, xt2, xt3, and u reply xt3 has much more feature and much better if i hve a budget for it,
but im low in budget so im thinking going for xt100, is there any option other similar to this one and good for landscape?
Thank you so much sir.
Nice Video & Thanks .! Is the Capture One version is the dedicated Fuji Film version or the complete version ? Thanks :)
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it. I didn't actually use Capture One on any of the images here, they were all edited in Lightroom, but when I use C1, it's the Fuji version. It is actually a complete version in terms of features, you just can't use it with other camera brands
@@AndyMumford Thank you so much Sir :)
You are David Attenborough of photograhy !
Haha, thanks so much. That's a lovely comment
Did I hear you correctly - that the viewfinder on the X-S10 is the same size as on the X-E4 and is smaller than on the X-T4 and the X-Pro3? (I have an X-T2 and wondering where to go next and was thinking about the X-S10 because of the stabilisation and the grip) - I have looked through the viewfinder on an X-T20 and and an X-E3 and thought the viewfinder on the X-T20 was OK but that the viewfinder on the X-E3 was a bit of a tunnel (maybe because of having to angle my eye to see the info in the EVF) but I like the viewfinder on the X-T2 precisely because it is 'big enough to walk around in' - Thanks
Yes, the XE4, XS10 and XT30 all have the same viewfinder, which is 0,39 of an inch. The XT4 and X Pro 3 have 0.5 inch viewfinders, which is the same as your XT2, but they also have higher resolution.
@@AndyMumford Thanks.
Hey Andy, do you feel the advantages of the XE4 (eg bigger sensor, faster processor, flip screen) are sufficient to justify upgrading to it? I have an XE2 so the differences are going to be even greater but I am concerned at what appear to be the inferior ergonomics and reduced function buttons/focus selector switch
I don't think there's really any increase in output, but it does have faster AF. For me though, if you find the camera ergonomics and controls less useable then it's not worth upgrading
Great review! Would you recommend the X-T4 or 3 over the X-E4?
That really depends, the output is exactly the same between all three cameras, so the still image and video quality, but apart from that they are quite different. The ergonomics of the XT4 and 3 are much better in my opinion, and I prefer the SLR style cameras to shoot with. Both the XT3 and 4 have a tougher, weather sealed build, dual card slots and bigger, better EVFs. The XT4 of course has image stabilisation and a flip around screen (which I know many people don't like, preferring the XT3). Both the XT4 and # are objectively better cameras which I would always recommend over the XE4, unless you really like the rangefinder styling, and really like a smaller more portable camera.
@@AndyMumford I see, thank you did you thorough response! Would the X-S10 be worth it over the X-E4 for the IBIS it offers?
Trying to decide between the XE4 and the X-S10 before I travel later in the year. I'm mostly a stills shooter. I'll mostly be shooting family, people on the street and architecture. Thoughts?
It really depends on which feels better in the hand as they both have very different controls and ergonomics.
@@AndyMumford that's a good point. I'll try to get both in my hands. Not neccessarily an easy task with local stock unfortunately.
Thanks Andy. Just bought on X-E4. Is it possible or desirable to put a daylight filter on the camera to protect the pancake lens? Regards Bob May
Do it. Skylight/UV will suffice.
Thanks for the comment. I’ve never bothered with filters to protect the lens, I’ve never seen an instance when they’ve been useful
I’m about to switch from Canon to Fuji.
I need two cameras : one for video work (very likely to be the XT4) and a small but very capable one for photography.
What would you recommend ?
Thx
It really depends on what kind of camera you like. The XS10, XE4 and XT30 are all a similar size and have exactly the same sensor, so the images will be identical. With the XE4 you're looking mostly at differences in style (range finder or SLR). The XS10 has a better grip and so feels better with bigger zoom lenses, and it also has stabilisation, but to me feels a bit less well made and more plastic-y than the XE4 and XT30. If it's just for photography and you want something small, I'd say the XT30
@@AndyMumford Thanks Andy !
Beautiful camera but the brick ergonomics would prevent it from being enjoyable to shoot for me. I have the X-E2 and at some point will upgrade to the X-E3 but don't think I'll ever have the X-E4.
Yeah, it's a pity...it's a beautiful design, but it's really not an ergonomic camera
On the ergonomics comments...If one holds a camera in both hands, supported by the left hand from underneath, where it is positioned to focus and change aperture, as we all did in the days of film slrs, the lack of a grip is not an issue. But what I've noticed in recent years is that many people hold their camera just in the right hand, often at arm's length, which means a grip would be necessary. I assume these are people who never had to shoot Kodachome 64. Fortunately there are lots of accessory grips out there for under $50.
Camera grips have been around on cameras since the film days, the Nikon F4 had a grip as deep as any modern dSLR, and that's more than 30 years old.
Certainly ergonomics have improved across most products in the last 40 years. A lot more attention is given to how our bodies interact with a product where before design was more heavily influenced by how efficiently something could be manufactured and assembled on a production line. You can see this in everything from cameras to cars. A camera is a tool, and the more easily a tool fits into our hands then the more intuitive its use. This is true from cameras to screwdrivers, so while I appreciate the clean lines are more attractive, they aren't as efficient to use. This may not be such an issue with a small, light prime lens (which Fuji expects people to use with the XE4), but as soon as you start to add the weight of a heavier zoom then the grip plays a significant part in holding the camera steady with both hands (I'm not sure how common it is for people to use mirrorless cameras or dSLRs with one hand or with their hands out in front of them. Perhaps just with point and shoot cameras).
Very good video sir thanks for you choose this or Sony 6400 ??
Thank so much for the comment. I've never used the Sony so I can't really compare
@@AndyMumford fair enough but may I ask why never Sony and Fuji what is it about fujifilm?? Colour??
Would you worry about using an XE-4 for something like backpacking or bikepacking since it is not weather sealed? I would not use it in a rain (I'd keep it in a waterproof bag) but I am a bit worried that a bit of a condensation could cause some damage. Thanks
Personally I've never really worried about the lack of weather sealing on some of my cameras and lenses (I use the XS10 and the 55-200mm which aren't weather sealed) and I've never had any problem with them.
What's your view on choosing xe4 or xs10, looking for street style, portraits and low light?
Well, the image quality is identical in both cameras, but the XS10 has a better grip and image stabilisation, so it's probably more flexible, but the XE4 has more intuitive controls for me, and it's just a more stylish camera
@@AndyMumford so the image stabilization will help in low light shots?
@@ShubhamSharma-ci3fr It will allow you to take hand held images with a longer shutter speed, yes
Hi Andy, do you ever use the DR 200 or 400 , or do you only ever use DR100 ?. Cheers Ian.
I've never moved the DR setting. It's one of those things I never really think about to be honest. I should probably pay more attention to it
@@AndyMumford Thanks for your reply Andy. cheers Ian.
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I was looking forward for reviews on photographs instead I got reviews on how it feels to touch these machines.
You must be incredibly disappointed. Someone putting in a load of work to produce a review which you get for free, but it's not produced to your exact wants and needs. Life can certainly be pretty cruel and unfair sometimes.
It bothers me that the painting is not leveled...
Otherwise, great review!
Glad you liked the review. Not sure which painting you mean...
Can anyone recommend some other authentic photography channels like this?
Not sure what exactly you mean by authentic photography, but DP review TV produces top notch reviews.
I also love Omar Gonzalez
Is this korrekt, XT3 and XT4 have the same Sensor?
Only more MP in the new XT4?
Oh sorry both 26MP 🙄
Yes they have the same sensor. Both are 26mp
I felt they went just a tad bit too far with the design. The minimalism should not have come at the cost of comfort and usability (imo) and having to purchase the grips is a bit silly. Still beautiful, does the job well, and attractive price, though. Can't go wrong with it.
Yeah, I know what you mean..it's a beautiful camera but it's probably the least ergonomic of any X Series cameras I've used
Waiting for stabilisation then I'm in
Maybe with the XE5
The XE and X100 lines are too small for IBIS.
@@zed351 I'll keep waiting. It'll get added eventually. The Ricoh GR3 did it and that's got an equivalent sensor.
@@BigBampot
The Ricoh does not have an EVF.
@@zed351 indeed, but it’s just a case of packaging the hardware efficiently. The GR3 is smaller than the XE4, and actually even smaller than the GR2. Ricoh GR II: 63 x 117 x 34.7mm. Ricoh GR III: 61.9 x 109.4 x 33.2mm ... no reason Fuji can’t do it, all a case of iteration and planning their lineup carefully more than any big technical reason they can’t do it.
I love Fuji cameras, but I looked at buying the Fuji Macro lens. It was $1600 Canadian dollars plus tax. The Pentax macro - just as good - was $500 plus tax. So, I bought a K70 and the macro from Pentax and forgot about Fuji. I love Fuji, but their lenses are too much for the average man.
Its not somethign I really notice. Fuji lenses for the most part seem priced similarly to equivalent Sony, Nikon and Canon lenses.
Difference between this and the X100V?
Well, the sensor is the same, but the X100 has a fixed lens while the XE30 has interchangeable lenses. The X100 is bigger and has a better grip and a bigger viewfinder (which is hybrid, so both EVF and optical)
@Erik
Do you want to change lenses? Yes, then the X100V is useless for you. No, then if you can live with 23mm f2 then get the X100V.
Bro what are you on it has F-log
Already addressed in the video description
Fourth.
Fourth?
@@AndyMumford I guess it is some kind of comment joke that people say "first", "second" and so on depending on the order of their comments relative to who commented first. At least that's what I normally see people doing. I think it creates a lot of noise in the comments sections though....
Just a way of putting at least one comment, on every video I watch.
The more a camera is automatic, the more I can be concentrated on what I could and I can see, therefore, I am very pleased with my X-E4 and the new 27mm which can hold in the palm of one hand during hours, without any effort. With the X-H1 and the 16-80mm for landscape and woodland photographies (I am a beginner in these fields and learn a lot from you, Andy, even if I am more « middle range » focused), the X-E4 is and ideal camera for street photography (40 years of experience with numerous cameras).
Yeah, I thought they were a lovely combination