FUJIFILM X-E4 Video & Vlogging Test | Is it good enough for YouTube?
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- Is the Fujifilm X-E4 good for filmmaking as well? I’ve been using my Canon EOS R as the primary video tool for my RUclips channel for about a year now and I’m amazed at how well this little X-E4 does for video. The biggest complaint from filmmakers is the lack of IBIS, but how big of a deal is that in practice? I decided to pick up the Fuji 18mm f/2 which is one of their oldest lenses to see how the X-E4 holds up.
Something I failed to mention was if the X-E4 has overheating issues. I never ran into any after using it multiple times for prolonged B-roll and talking head segments. I believe the fact that the X-E4 isn’t weather sealed actually helps in this regard.
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Love seeing the bts of the backyard.
Like the 18mm. I always forget that I own it though. I’m mostly using the 16 1.4f these days but the size of the 18 on the x-e4 seems perfect.
Unusable footage if not using a lens with image stabilization like the excellent 18-55mm. Great little camera! I love mine. Great channel!
am late on catching up with the capabilities of this little gem but am honestly digging what am seeing, the soft filter does make the image an extra layer of appealing to them ,p.s there was a lot of noise and grain in your a roll .p.s.s your jacket is super chic and cool man
Looked much better than I expected! Personally wasn’t that jittery to me, for a vlog I felt it was pretty smooth compared to my Sony a6400 lol. I’m considering the Fuji xe4 for smaller compact size and colors. Plus I don’t like overly produced vlogs, I like it to be a little not perfect, so this might work. Considering the XS10 as well, but might be too clunky. What do you think, much different between two sizes?
Well done! I replaced my X-T30 with the X-E4 as a B camera to my X-T3.
How do u back up data??
Thanks for the video. Love this XE4 with 18mm F2 combo. May I know the camera video settings on this video like sensitivity, speed … Much appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻
I have the XE4, and use it with the surprisingly good Fuji 15-45xc lens. It has OIS, is light, and has a motorized zoom which I like. Of course, it’s not the fastest lens in the world (3.5-5.6), but I find it’s a good compromise between lightness and usability. Give it a try.
I think it would be a great vlog setup with the 18-55 lens with IS. Was the vloging audio out of camera?
One of the best reviews. Do u suggest this for video blogging and photography over canon m50 abs Sony 6400 ?
Great video! Would be interesting to see how well a software stabilization (for example Davinci Resolve) could compensate for the IBIS.
I did try a little bit of warp stabilizing in Premiere Pro but I’m no expert and decided not to include those in the video as I assumed I’d get roasted 😂
@@benjhaisch hehe, would be perfect for my needs, i just realised software stabilization was a thing yesterday.. :)
Yeah as far as vlogging goes, it was jittery but I mean 🤷🏻♂️ that’s expected with no stabil. so for people who are ballin on a budget and really care about that, they could grab the 18-55 with OIS and call it good. In studio shots looked amazing and on RUclips on an iPhone I couldn’t tell the difference between that and the eos R. As far as autofocus on the old Fuji lenses, that one looks like it performed really well! The new Fuji cameras do a great job pushing the autofocus of the old lenses to much much higher speeds than ever before. The 35mm 1.4 is one of the clunkiest for autofocus and I notice a huge difference having it on my X-Pro3 (same AF as the X-E4) vs my X-Pro1 (literally their first interchangeable lens camera). So that’s pretty cool. In the end it’s about how particular the buyer wants to be. Great video thanks for sharing your discoveries!
Got a link?
@@abundantharmony what would you like a link for?
What’s the clip you have for the GoPro?
Hi, I am getting one for myself this week. Can you please help me out with a query? Since it doesn't have IBIS, can I use it on a gimbal? Or would the micro jerks be noticeable on a gimbal as well? I am planning to get this one for my new short film. Thanks :)
What I learned in this video is that you should make more vlogs, please
What focus settings did you use? I can never get it right on mine
Hey. Just wondering how the external mic works. It looked like you had it at the side ? As my obvious concern would be the mic would block the viewfinder when using it as a vlogging camera
Yeah I put it to the side so it wouldn’t block the screen
Do you think the exposed screen cable is a cause for concern?
This X-e4 footage looks far better then your eos r on youtube.. at least on my screen! and can you make a comparison video between Xt-4 and Eos r . How does a crop sensor like xt-4 performs against a full frame like eos r?
One is HD and one is 4K so I’m sure that helps :)
@@benjhaisch yes i get it... but according to a lot of creators like jesse driftwood. They say the Eos r 1080p footage looks better after youtube compression.
@@benjhaisch but to be honest the Eos r footage looked a bit mushy. But also i Don't know in what settings you exported the video.
Yeah it’s always been a bit mushy but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@benjhaisch if possible, can you please do a video on XT-4 and How it performs against the Eos R? In both photo and Video.
Nice video but maybe the 18-55mm f2.8-4 kit lens with OIS is a better option for video?
Yep! I’d think the 10-24 OIS would be most ideal
Or the incredible plastic XC 15-45mm f/3,5-5.6 OIS PZ. Many hate the power zoom, but this lens is great optically at the wide end. I think it can work well as a light, stabilized 15mm f/3.5 prime for video on this camera.
Can’t wait to get the X-E4 and test it with my 15-45mm. Just need to wipe some dust of it :)
Looks good. Jittery just like an android phone camera. Can't wait to get mine. 😁
Agreed, looked fine to me!
Does this camera use the whole size of its sensor for video? I found it impractical when recording video and taking still images using different sensor areas, which forced us to adjust the lens focal length or step forward/backward. Thanks
it uses the whole sensor
What size was the md filter?
I'm thinking of getting Zhiyun Crane M2 which is small and will fit this camera.
Zhiyun actually reached out to me about sending a gimbal my way and I suggested the M2 but they wanted to send a waaaaaay bigger one that would have just been overkill. I think the M2 seems like the way to go
@@benjhaisch Thanks for sharing the info. It would be great if you can review X-E4 on Crane M2. I think both will be perfect combo for traveling and family video, if not even used in professional job. What do you think of 27mm mark II? I'm torn between to get a kit or body only and extra lens, may be 16mm or 18mm, but with the kit, 27mm price is attempting.
I just got a copy of the 27 and while I don’t particularly like the focal length, it’s seems to be super sharp and tiny.
This camera with the Crane M2 would be a perfect vlogging setup
@@hungvu1676 i had the crane m2 and xe4 and it only works with a small lens but it does not work with the 18-55mm ! I had to change my crane m2 to a webill s cause the set up was too heavy
def too jittery for walking, I think fine for standing tho. Vlogging doesn't require walking, so I think this is totally do able. :)
May i know , how long does it allow to shoot in 4k? Because in x100v only able to shoot 4k for 10 minutes
I've used it for 25 minutes multiple times. Only once has it overheated. The X100V has weather sealing which I'd assume adds to the overheating.
They should have included the hand grip and thumb grip ....priced out at BHphoto you can get the X-S10 w/ 35mm f2 for $5 cheaper that the X-E4 with 27mm lens, and both grips. That so nickel and dime on Fuji’s part ! Shame on them!
What about the heating issue, Sir? is it okay to use it for a youtube recording setup?
Has been for me so far, unless you’re doing really long form stuff
@@benjhaisch Thank You Sir
So Should I purchase it for casual family video shootings, live streaming, and photography? Will you recommend it? It will be going to my first mirrorless camera ever...so
XE4 + xf23 1.4 or X100V for travel photography?
I was deciding between those two setups as well. We really difficult decision. I decided to go with the XE4 as I want to benefit from the 1.4 aperture. But the X100V would also be great, especially if you need weather sealing this is the way to go.
@@maxi.designs I'm struggling between the large aperture and the weight of the cameras. I tried out an X100V in store and it feels significantly lighter than the XE4 + 35 1.4 or 23 1.4. I can't help but to wonder if shooting with the X100V will be a much nicer experience due to its weight and the larger viewfinder. Also I find the XE4 a bit uncomfortable to hold due to the lack of grip, without the grip my fingers are constantly touching the bottom edge of the camera which is kinda sharp.
I haven’t had a chance to travel with my X100V yet, but travelled a lot with my previous X100F. It’s really amazing to have such a small camera on a travel.
Small and extremely capable. And now that the X100V is really good at f/2 it’s even more amazing. The difference between f/1.4 and f/2 is one stop, but personally I find it negligible. I really think it’s not worth it when you take the weight and bulkiness of a camera with 23mm f/1.4 into consideration.
And the X100V's silent leaf shutter and built in ND-filter is the icing on the cake.
A "Go-Tie"?
GoTie™
Hi, sorry for my bad English, im from Ukraine. One question - does it overheating in full hd/4k? Im videographer, and need to shoot 2-3 hours weddings. Can it stay alive?
It won’t last in 4K24
3:22 "what garbage" hahahahaha
everything I needed. bad footage and no stabilization. camera off the list
Is not bad
You mean, a "BoPro" lol
People walking around with their arms sticking out holding a camera pointing back at themselves look stupid to me. I wish I never had to see a "VLOG" ever again. You could have the best camera, lens and microphone on the planet and it would make no difference. It's incredibly unflattering to have a face that close to a camera. Just use the damn phone.
Would you like to volunteer to film some of my videos? That’d definitely solve the “Vlogging” problem :)
@@benjhaisch Actually I would love to!
I hate this cinebloom look