Fujifilm X-E4 - WHO IS THIS CAMERA FOR? (First Impression Review)
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- Опубликовано: 26 янв 2021
- Fujifilm just announced the release of the new X-E4! In this video I tell you who I think this camera is perfect for.
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Thanks to @moment @FujifilmNorthAmerica for providing the camera to review. Everything I say in this video is my own personal opinion.
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Most sophisticated 'Have you subscribed yet?' call ever.
Haha. It has got me some subs already :D
The price I mentioned in the video was updated (it was changed after I made the video). Official price for the X-E4 is currently 849$! Just wanted to correct that in case you were wondering :) Also, EVF resolution is NOT identical to X100V. It is slightly lower resolution. I had no info about the specs at the time of the unboxing. X-E4 Pre-Sale: moment.8ocm68.net/bWQ5v
I believe one of your great strengths when making a video is that you drop small surprises, keep the viewer interested throughout the video. I like the snaps you took! Great work as always.
Sam, your every review is like small films made with love and soul! I look forward to your every new video. You are one of my main sources of inspiration, thank you!
Thank you for the kind words! Really appreciate it Mr or Mrs Banana Lover :D
Great first look man! Super jelly you got to play with it.
Super disappointed you didn't get one! Was looking forward to see your take. But you have the best title of them all lol.
@@SamuelStreetlife Haha. It is a sessy camera. Loved your unboxing emotions.
How can a Ricoh guy get it and a Fuji guy not? 🤣
@@schmitzoide RIGHT?? Ricoh..send me the GRIV!!
@@ogonzilla The ultimate plotwist!
I’ve still got my XE1 weather sealing and a resolution to those niggles you highlighted and I might just be tempted. Great review video as usual.
The most underrated RUclipsr .
Your Photos, Videos editing and personality you're just perfect for YT
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Thank you Khaled! Really appreciate your comment :)
Thank you Samuel! I didn't expect to like the X-E3 as much as I do and the X-E4 is definitely better. And gorgeous. Weather sealing? Well I never trusted this feature anyway 😉 I can't wait to test it out. Have fun!
Nicely done-informative and enjoyable as always
Good to see you out here G! Thanks for the review 😎
Wow thank you for doing the vlog test so early! I was shocked when the Samyang lens actually looked useable !
This has been my favorite review video I've watched today.
Thanks Millie! Happy to hear that :)
it's for me. The perfect camera for me. I was waiting for this fuji model for a long time. i had to struggle with xt10 or xt20. this is the best thing ever made from fuji.
For me, the flip up/out/down screen is extremely useful for three situations:
1) Low close up shots of (for example) plants/fungi and really anything that would require a close to the ground POV that would otherwise require the photographer to prostrate themselves belly down ...in public!
2) "Shooting from the hip" with the screen flipped out facing up for less intrusive street photography ...and
3) Photography when in a crowd, especially if you are short like I am. Screen flipped out but facing down, so you can hold the camera high up at arm's length and see over the crowd, almost like a periscope.
Great review, I bought one of these a year or so ago.
Thumbs up
Great video! Thanks for sharing it!
Great review! As always very informative!
View mode and Focus mode can be put into a function buttons. This camera is so easy to use and most important it is light. I use a thumb grip to assist in gripping the camera.
I like this camera so much it has replaced my X-Pro2 as my primary camera.
Nice review. Fun. Simple quick. 👍🏻
Thanks for this review. It might sound weird but I appreciate your personality and how you make this video as much as the technical info. It's wholesome.
Thank you!!! Glad to hear that.
Great review! I will consider buying the X-E4!! Thank you.
Great video as always and great images.
this review was awesome and is super useful .
Great job 👍👌
Thank you Rahul!
Finally, they made my perfect camera. I had the X-E2s years ago and upgraded to the X-T2, for the screen flip and the dual EVF, then I got X-70 as a 2nd body, just because I missed the X-E style so much. I think I will have to sell all my shit and buy one. ✌️
Always buy the new one and try out before deciding whether to sell the old one or not☝️
Very helpful. Thank you...
just ended watching the global summit, and this immediately appeared in my feed. that's fast!! haha
Thank Fujifilm for that! :)
me too. i was happy to see Sam's video straightaway!
Very cool review! Nice format 👌🏻!
Thanks Christian! I gave it my best :)
Great help - thank you! I’ve decided against buying this upgrade to my E3. I have the H1 and T3. I’ll just get the 27mm lens.
You gotta love this camera. Nice Review man!!!!
Thank you! It's not for everyone. But I like it
Yes a street photography settings video please!
The ending got me! Kay's was great and so do yours. You're both complementary!
Aw too nice my friend! But I appreciate it :) Definitely concidering doing a settings video now.
@@SamuelStreetlife Compliments & feedbacks are always sensitive subject both for the sender and the receiver. I've realised, it didn't reflect my thinking. Sorry about that. Now it's reflecting my truth.
❤ to learn photography and about camera. Thanks!
Cool gemacht. Danke 👍🏼
love your videos! keep it up!
Thank you Joel!!
Just checked out Ron Haviv...no excuses indeed! Thanks for the rec.
Great video! Still think I am getting the x100v, since I have the xpro2 for changing lenses. I think this will compete with the x100v though.
Thank you Samuel for that great review. I was briefly contemplating selling my X100F and X-T2 and getting this one instead. Until I watched your video. I was still rather convinced until you hinted on the missing manual focus switch. Thank you for bringing this up! That officially kills it for me. I'm using it all the time. Would have been easy for Fuji to keep it just as it was on the X-E3 and on basically all other major cameras. I guess it got sacrificed for a sleek design just like even the little "grip bump" which means you always have to use the accessory making it a bit more bulky at the bottom. Two rather sad decisions on an otherwise amazing camera. Kind of bums me out cause I was looking forward to this.
I totally understand you. It is very frustrating that they removed the AF switch. I am hoping they will add a custom feature to switch between AF and M through the FN buttons. That would help alot.
This is a great kit! I am about to update my X100T to a X100V, but this really has me reconsidering.
Keep the T. The sensor and look is so timeless. I love it more than my V. The V is awesome in so many ways... but I’d keep the T, as well.😊
The clean, flat front certainly looks amazing but I do think it's a bit of a shame they removed the S/C/M switch.
Still, a tilt screen is one of the few things I miss on my X-E3.
Also those wide strap lugs look niice, and the angular corners remind me a bit of old Canon screwmount rangefinders, or the Nikon F. Fuji really outdid themselves, they keep making more and more beautiful cameras.
Lintaro FIRST then Kai! Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Wow, ich erinnere mich an diese eiskalten Wintertage in Deutschland! Grüße aus Kapstadt, wo unsere Bushaltestellen ebenfalls leer sind ... aber es ist 35 Grad Celsius!
Haha danke! :D 35 Gradß Wow. Jetzt bin ich neidisch. Viele Grüße nach Kapstadt :)
Let's Goooo❤️❤️❤️
You had the same complaint - lack of dedicated button to switch between LCD, EVF, etc - with the X100V as well. I agree, I wish there was a dedicated button like on the XH1. But, alternatively, you can assign a custom button to this function. On my X100V I have assigned the little custom button next to the shutter to the display mode switch function. FYI!
I must have missed that! That would be awesome. Thanks for the tip!
That was fun to watch. Thank you! Next stop GFX100S review? Is it any good for vlogging? :-)
The only vlogger who says “vlog myself”!
Thank you for the video :)
Any video why you (still) use the XH1?
@@RedHotChiliFleyfleh I am working on a studio tour video with a "what's in my bag" section where I talk about the gear I use. And I will also talk about the X-H1 briefly :)
Fuji loves you man 😊❤️
Fun video! Subscribed! :)
This is an awesome review !
I’d love to pick your brain on the following…
I’m having a hard time with deciding on a new Fuji body, struggling with GAS, but also feeling like I want a new and/or third body.
Right now I’m shooting on an XT3 and an X100V. Love both. I shoot studio portraits and headshots, personal branding photos and the occasional family session. I used to shoot engagements and weddings, but now it’s almost entirely portrait work.
I have fallen in love with the rangefinder style of the X100V, and I am eyeing the XPRO 3 and XE4.
I’m having a hard time deciding if I should sell my XT3, and get an XPRO 3, keep the XT3 and get an XE4, or just wait and save for the XPRO3 and have three cameras (XT3, XPRO & X100).
I’ve also considered the XT4, but I don’t do video, don’t care about IBIS and I just don’t see the upgrade.
I like to work very minimalist, and I only have a handful of lenses.
I would love your thoughts as to what you would do in my shoes.
I think I’m also feeling kind of burnt out and bored and there’s something about the x100 that just makes me want to shoot more, which is why I’m leaning towards the rangefinder minimalism found in the XE4 and XPRO series. I want the camera to get out of my way, and my work is about connection, simplicity and closeness. Even in the studio, I keep one eye open. I am finding myself shooting in studio with the X100! Would you sell the XT3 and get the XPRO, keep it and go XE4, or just wait and save and get the XPRO as a third?
I think there is some piece of me that’s just scared of going entirely rangefinder, considering I’m doing studio for portraits… But maybe that’s just a simple learning curve. And if I sell my XT3 I could probably afford to get another lens, although I’m pretty happy with my combination of 23, 35 and 56.
If the focus on the XE4 is as good as the XT3, or better, I’m in. Is it really that fast? Is the XE4 comparable to XT3 in terms of IQ, ability to work with strobes and speed?
Hi Samuel, thx for your introduction. It’s great! I have a question of this 27mm lens which hope you can help…does this lens need to add UV since it is already WR?
I personally like the minimalist design language Fuji has adapted starting with the X100V! I have to admit I like how similar this camera looks to an X100 now only with the added functionality of an interchangeable lens mount. I bought my X100V thinking I’d shoot B-Roll with it for my channel and maybe a little A-Roll from time to time. I have to say after trying it out, the lack of a dedicated headphone jack is frustrating. Also Fujifilm really needs to improve their manual focusing experience to round out the otherwise very tactile and pleasing shooting experience. I don’t think it’s an accident you chose a Samyang lens as your primary video lens over a Fujinon. 🙃
Good observation skills :D I do like focusing manual for video. I personally don't mind not having a headphone jack. My X-H1 doesn't have one too and I got so good at reading the audio levels that I never have any issues. But it would be nice to have of course. You can use a USB to headphone jack adapter with the X-E4 though.
@@SamuelStreetlife interesting! I’ve tried only looking at the meters before and I agree with you it is a workable substitute. Still that “focus by wire” business has got tot go! 😅
Thanks I really enjoyed this. I'd choose the XE4 all day long over the ZV1 provided the pre amps are not too hissy?
thanks so much.
Excellent video. Does placing a V filter before the lens hood affect the focus motor on this 27mm lens?
I choked on my soda from laughing when Kai popped up at the end 😂
Haha.
SPOILER ALERT
Really agree with what you said at about 10:30 ... Visual notes.
ha ha, I watch Kai's video when I want to smile. I watch yours to get your perspective on Fujifilm as a fellow GR shooter :-) Congrats on the Moment collab, that's great.
Hehe appreciate it Take! :)
No weather sealing, I might have considered a Fuji for this little guy.
LOL the "HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED YET?" question in the background... hilarious! And yes, I have :P
It worked! Haha. And welcome! :) Appreciate the support!
At this point in the photo world, you might aswell go with the camera that you find the most attractive - and the X-E4 is up there for me.
The matte black XE-4 with the new 27mm pancake 🔥
Yes!
What is the bridge where you are standing around the 7:00~ I feel like I’ve seen that bridge in my dreams lol, but nice review. I’m considering this camera. Seems very stable in the test you did, love it! Thank you
Footage looks crispy!
Missing the focus M, C, S control on the front body...
The music on this video is on point
This camera looks amazing, new 27 cool
Really great job!! I’m travelling soon and don’t want to carry my 5D. I’ve been a Canon guy for 20+ years… I’m going to pull the trigger on this over the x100v!!
I assume image stabilization and weather sealing are reserved for their more premium cameras... like the xpro/xt series.
I've heard, it has more options to configure and safe the custom settings in the q menu beside film simulation. Are you showing them in another video. I think the x-e4 is the only Fuji camera, that can do that.
Nice review thank you. The V has higher res EFV
...that camera is for me... ha ha... been thinking of updating my Fuji X30... but really with all the lockdowns... it would gather dust... so will make this my personal goal-gift after the world gets to the point we can go outside without worry...
Wie immer. Super video qualität brooo.
Nice video, thanks for it. Did you know that with old-timey medium format film cameras with the viewfinders that you look down into from above, that the image is upside down? So... they are being very old-timey realistic. :)
Beautiful camera 😍
Very classic look without the grip! I love that, and always the option to add one. Shame about the lack of image stabilisation, pretty essential.
It really isn’t.
@@Jabber-ig3iw I think it is. Especially for video. For me it's a handy aid for using slower shutter speeds without having to get out a tripod.
Already?! Wow!
Greeaaat!! Must be nice, eh? But I am so much more interested with the 27mm!
*was hoping to see the new sim too
my oh my, now imagine an x-pro without a grip and with a strictly horizontal top plate (not angled) and with a gray/silver top... I think that would look very very nice on x-pro
Nice video, what do you prefer, black or silver colour in XE4?
Hi again Samuel, I'm definitely thinking of getting this camera. That problem you had with the image flipping?!?! on the LCD screen? was that resolved in the end, or is it something it just does?!?! Samuel? and would you say the XE4 body has a fairly robust build to it Samuel?.....Sorry for all the silly questions but thank you again for your help Samuel.
Appreciate your LG G3
Definitely a good camera. The sensor and processor are great and the image quality is fantastic for a 800€ cam. The missing AF/MF/CF-switch hurts … but on the other hand: How often do i really use it? And would i miss it when my X-H1 did not has it? I would say you have to be fine with some compromises and in real life the handicap is okay and you can find a workflow for this. All in all an interesting cam! Thanks for the content ✊
You can use some sort of bracket to put the microphone to the side. Sony A6600 users have been doing this for a while.
Yes!
Great video Samuel. I'm curious, how is the battery life for video?
It's not great. One battery may last you an hour when recording in 4K. But I haven't tested it. It feels a little worse than my XH1.
Pretty sure the reason why if you hold the camera close to something the screen auto inverts is because their evf eye sensor is how the camera knows you're in selfie flip screen mode.
DAMN; THE SHUTTERSOUND WAS SO SATISFYING.
Nice and first video without typically German accent. Nice. 👍
finally an upgraded X-M1!!!!
Ha. I watched Kai's video just before yours so there you go 😉.
Always enjoy your vids.
Something you said triggered a flow of thought (also I'm not taking a swipe at anyone nor trying to start a debate - disclaimer over)... I find it funny how we (humans) often need to categorise (primarily for marketing/promotion) things but give those things unapt nomenclature. Some photographers you've interviewed in the past have discussed this too.
(It's like many music genres which were invented by the record industry to better market music sales. Steam punk is one which isn't punk but references cyberpunk which is a subcategory of punk, but steampunk still retains punk in the name).
Street photography needing people to be a photograph of the street. I understand the genre/style is meant to be a candid document of the human element of the ✌️street✌️ but why call it "street" when it is about the human element and is the artificial street not human element enough? I think people get hung up on it and I don't think it's a problem to document evidence of human presence but absent of actual humans, even if the manmade environment is the evidence (the street) and call it street photography... and keeping in line with popular definition of "street ", and if needing to distinguish it from urban landscape or architectural where the focus could be popularly defined to represent the urban environment itself or architecture as the name suggests, I don't see why documenting/capturing the same environment where the focus is to draw attention the absence of people in a normally bustling environment would also constitute as Street despite not quite fitting the popular purist definition.
I guess that was a long-winded way of saying I think it's fine for you (anyone) to take a photo of the street documenting the absence of people or even plain urban environment and still call it Street - COVID/post apocalyptic Street. Maybe we should be calling it something that alludes to the human element if it is a requirement for the style - but I guess urban social documentary photography doesn't market as well.
Ok stream of consciousness over.
hmm to get started would one rather choose this one or one of the Ricoh GR3's
reminds me Leica CL, great camera man!
Not only for this camera in specific, but for any Fuji you have I would like to see a episode where you only use Fuji Camera + Leica M lens to do some street :)
Hmm, to be honest I think some of my favorite things from the X-E1 are gone in this generation, I liked the buttons on the rear, I liked the feel of the old grip (probably similar with the accessory grip, I know), and I also am a fan of the C/S/M focus selector switch. That said, the tilt screen would probably be great, and who am I to complain about missing buttons? I just got a Leica TL2 with no buttons at all... but hey, it was cheap :)
Honestly, they could have keep the focus selection mode in front and the dial behind, moving the joystick in a little higher position, add weather sealing and increase the viewfinder size a little.
I didn't expect IBIS on this model, but was expecting at least to get WR.
And even worse, now it lost so many key features, like the dial behind and the focus mode selector.
Those key features + the new 27mm pancake, made me think into switch from my sony A6000 into Fuji... But now I am not that sure about the switch
I think, I will wait and see what Sony gonna do with Aps-c, because seems like they only using the same old body and sensor time after time, and only changing theyr firmware for a better focusing one in new models, while theyr full frame lines get more and more love in each release and the treatment difference between Aps-c and full frame keeps increasing.
I have an older Fujifilm that does not have Eterna. For skintones, if I can't use Eterna, which other film simulation do you think has the best skin tones for video?
I'm looking into buying a camera for street photography and I'm torn between Fujifilm X-E4 and the Ricoh GR III.
How is the X-E4 compared to the Ricoh GR III?
Which JPEGs do you prefer more, the X-E4 (Fujifilm) or the Ricoh GR III?
Also being both a Fujifilm and Ricoh camera user, which has given you less technical problems?
I've heard of Ricoh's dust problem and sticky lens which has made me nervous about the system but from what I've seen the images are beautiful
If you could give me your perspective, I'd really appreciate it :) Thank you
Ya your thoughts about one camera and two lens set up was exaclty what I was thinking too. Seems smart. And if you have to do any walking shots I suppose you can use a phone, or a small gimbal because it is so little and light. Really actually has me considering it. I just sold my x100v too primarily due to lack of any ibis. But you know sometimes I like to use old manual lenses too which would work too well without ibis. I wish to God Fuji would just give us some digital stabe st the very least to help with micro jitters. Such a simple solution.
Maaaybe they can add digital IS with firmware? Or maybe they thought that IBIS is too modern and we used to use old manual lenses without IBIS for decades so... 😅 but once you experienced IBIS you don't want to go back.
@@SamuelStreetlife ya exactly! And adding digital stabe could potentially be a real game changer for them imo
Nice review :) , i think buy this 27mm mk2 for my xpro3.....Gear acquisition syndrome :D
I dont know why they did it smaller then X-E2 starting from X-E3 ... I think X-E2 was perfect size!! still having and enjoying it! And I see that mII version of 27mm is still having this "breathing" focus construction... didnt like it much with their first version and sold the lens and kept 18mm instead - way more comfortable to use to my test. I think as GR user you will like it too!! Its just a tiny bigger then 27mm but works faster and quieter even on my old X-E2 and with newer bodies it will be a beast! )))
Nice video! That flat front is definitely an interesting design choice. It looks like the grip and thumb rest do not come with the camera in the USA and they are $90 and $70... ouch.
So the price of the X-S10 with Ibis
Really too expensive for less.
prefer the black version, please do more video about this camera
It is Köhlbrand bridge in Hamburg behind You from 6th min? I was not in HH since soooooo many years :(
It's for me! No question... :D
A fantastic review covering all aspects of the E4. I'm looking for a replacement for my A6000 and my requirement is to have a compact camera that I can use for videos and casual photography. Any reason I should overlook the S10 for the E4? Apart from, of course, the stunning, compact design.
The X-S10 has IBIS for your videos. If you are happy with the controls and size then I can't see a reason to get the X-E4 if you are not into the rangefinder looks.
@@fredbloggs545 Thanks for your response. The only reason I'm strongly in favour of the E4 is design and styling. Additionally, the prospect of taking it along with the 28mm/23mm lenses without much of a hassle is a big influence. BTW, most of my videos will be indoors and a good percentage of the footage using a tripod. Does this change your recommendation?
@@homesavvytech
The X-E4 with 27mm f/2.8 pancake makes it like the X100V in size and weight. I prefer the EVF position rangefinder style on the X-E models which is why I have an X-E3 and a 4 is on pre-order :)
You have presumably looked at the small X-T30 and the X-T4?
If using autofocus take note that some lenses are noisy on video.
Watch out for the tripod screw scratching the bottom of the camera. Use a rubber washer on the tripod thread or something to protect the camera.
Hi Samuel, great camera review as always! Samuel I know you actually touched on this point in your review, but I have concerns about the EVF! on the XE4, is the evf smaller then the evf on my Fuji X100T, or is it the same size? if it is better, then that would be fantastic! but is it not so good Samuel? Thank you for your help!
I did a quick google search and the X100T has a 0.5x magnification viewfinder and the X-E4 is 0.65x. So you get a little bigger viewfinder. But the resolution is the same. Personally I find the EVF to be good enough and totally usuable. The LCD screen is super sharp though so I am using the screen more than the EVF. But I have no complaints about the EVF. Bigger and sharper would be nice but than I would by the Xpro3 or X100V instead.
@@SamuelStreetlife Thank you for the info Samuel