Fujifilm X-E4 Two Years Later: Quick Take From Claudia's Perspective
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- Опубликовано: 8 апр 2023
- It's a shame cameras like Fujifilm's X-E4 are so hard to find - it's a GREAT little camera - "fabuloso" according to Claudia; so good we bought one for my mom!
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The X-E series has always been the hidden gem of the Fujifilm lineup. For those whose shooting style doesn’t benefit from a leaf shutter or who don’t make full use of the hybrid viewfinder, these cameras make a very worthwhile alternative to the X100 series. I’ve found I actually prefer my X-E3 and X-E4. They offer everything I need and leave out the things I don’t, and really streamline the process of making a photograph. A classic case of “less is more.”
My reality suggests the XE4 cannot be described as 'less is more'. For those who look, a comprehensive range of photographic possibilities exists, some would suggest 'hidden' rather than in the face as is the case with the XE3. As a street camera, the XE4 is unbeatable. Even the 100V is too big, too bulky for stealthy work on the streets. I find the 'less is more', when directed at this masterpiece, is as offensive as references to the XE4 being 'small' or 'tiny' in the sense that 'big cameras' do a better job. And by the way, using an XF10 taught me very early that small is anything but inferior.
I have an X-E4 and inappropriately use it for landscape photography in Alaska. I keep trying to justify getting rid of it and replace it with an XT5. However, the XE4 continues to enable me to take wonderful photos in an environment that is well outside of its design. It's a great little camera, and I'm quite happy with its performance, capabilities, and ergonomics.
What lens are you using?
I got an x-e4 a few months ago, and it's been an amazing camera for me. I already have an x-t3, and whenever I do concert photography I can shoot both knowing that there won't be any difference between both cameras. Also, I took it with me in a trip to London and with the 18-55 and the 35mm f2 xc it was more than enough for my needs.
I still love and use my 16MB X-E1
Two weeks ago I picked up an X-E3. The X-E4 has been scarce for months, so when I had a chance to go into the city and visit my favourite camera shop, I was thrilled to find they still had stock of the X-E3. $550 for a brand new body. No stock of the XF 27mm F2.8 so took a chance on the TTArtisan 27mm F2.8 AF, which has been a pleasant surprise for a lens so cheap. The X-E3 has not left my side since, and I must have taken more photos in these two weeks than the previous 2 months. Fantastic camera, nearly perfect form factor and size (my only wish would be for a tilting screen like the X-E4) which proves the adage that the best camera is always the one at hand.
So simple so sweet, brilliant presentation, HB!
Thank you, Rick!
thank you to you BOTH for the effort and the sharing. travel safe. thumbs up.
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Since 2013 the only camera I've used is my now quite battered Fuji X20! I took to long to decide that the ideal upgrade for me would be the XE4 and well, now discontinued and difficult to find, especially in Australia. I really hope Fuji come out with a replacement but nothing I'm reading seems to indicate they will be.
Voted. Good luck 👍🏻
absolutely dropping a vote for you ive always love your take/prosprective on photograpy. I inspire to have my black and whites be as good as your someday
Many thanks! 😊🖖🏻
Love this minimalist camera, the only two real weaknesses for me are the loud shutter sound (compared to X-H2S, or any leaf shutter camera, this shortcoming can be be however partially solved by using the electronic shutter), and a missing IBIS which would significantly boots the usability of the APS-C sensor. Otherwise the camera is very well balanced.
Simple, concise, and brilliant. I love the work. When it released, I hoped that I could afford the X-E4. But, keeping the futz down, I purchased an X-E3 to go along with my X-T2, since they share the same sensor and processor. Now my shooting comes down to whether I need Weather Sealing or not.
All of them are terrific. 😊🖖🏻
Concisely framed Hugh! I use my X-E1 occasionally and it still feels great in the hand. I’ve so often considered jumping off the x-pro train and using the comparatively simple X-E full time, as I’m sure there’s realistically very little difference.
Tis true!
I use the X-T5 and X-E4 for events. The X-E4 is a fantastic portrait camera, people find it less intimidating and the older sensor produces much clearer images in low light. I absolutely love my X-E4, if I could only shoot with one body that would be it.
I have the 27mm 2.8 r wr on an xpro 3 and I have to say it’s a REALLY difficult lens to beat for $399 usd. Weather sealing, fanstastic optics, etc for that price point is amazing they can even sell it that low of cost. Never had a chance to shoot with the xe4 but I’ve only heard good things about it
I've tried various fujifilm cameras (X-T3, X100T, X-T10), and have dabbled with other makes too, and the x-e4 is the one for me.
I absolutely adore it. Small and easy to use. Works nicely with other lenses, and they don't necessarily have to be that small. I have found that I tend to use the 27mm F2.8, twinned with the Sigma 56mm DC DN F1.4 for portraits and these cover my needs. I found the X-T3 whilst lovely too large for my needs, and a camera that stays at home is not a camera to keep. The X100T was superb but I found I missed being able to swap lenses. So it came down to the X-T30 and the X-E4 and I chose this.
This is a camera for people that want to take their cameras with them, without worrying about looking too imposing, nor having to carry too much gear, or weight. It's a fun (in the making photography enjoyable way) camera. The images are superb, and I've not bothered to edit RAW files from fuji cameras for nearly a decade, the JPGs are simply that good.
The only tweak I've made is that I've added a third party grip. I was initially a bit worried about what it would do to the aesthetics and size, but neither have been an issue. I'd recommend adding that.
If you care about the most megapixels, or ultrahigh resolution, or instant focusing, then perhaps this isn't for you, but this camera is easily plenty good enough, and in my humble opinion, simply superb. Mine will never be sold.
What a lovely ode to a camera! 😊🖖🏻
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Timing! I picked one up brand new in March - albeit ordered in late December - and have brought it with me to Europe this month as my walk around camera for the very reasons Claudia liked it! It's such a great little near pocketable camera with that lens, bit of adjustment coming from my Sony's but enjoying it's simplicity and minimalist layout so as to focusing on looking around and finding photographic opportunities and being less evident doing so!
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I just picked one up. Really neat and sleek camera (esp. paired with the 27mm 2.8 WR). Cheers!
Enjoy!
I just bought one (new!). And while I’m still getting to know the camera I love shooting with it already. I was getting tired of walking around with a bulky dslr.
I bought the x-e4 because I couldn’t find an x100v and I love the camera. I bought it body only because that is all that was available so I purchased the 35mm f/2. I would’ve loved to buy it with the 27mm f/2.8 lens but it wasn’t available. I just purchased Fujifilm’s 23mm f/2 and TTartisan’s 50mm f/1.2 manual.
I also have a Sony a7c so I enjoy the rangefinder style, silver top and minimalist design.
I will definitely Vote for your nominated video. Your content is so refreshing and your presentation style is so unique and eloquent.
Thank you! 😊🖖🏻
Thoughts compared to A7C?
@@SamGrimes93 Although the x-e4 body is not much smaller than the a7c, it is lighter in weight. Plus Fujifilm offers so many smaller, faster lightweight prime lens options. So the x-e4 is my smaller camera setup. The film simulations are fun and easier but I still tweak some pics. So at the moment I only have prime lenses for my x-e4. My latest addition is the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2. Favorite lens. It is big though.
The a7c is pretty fantastic. My favorite lens for it is the Tamron 35-150 f/2-2.8. Not the ideal leans for the smaller body but I decided to go this route to avoid having to carry multiple prime lenses. I bought a small rig cage with the grip to make it easier to carry. So it is definitely a bigger setup but I also enjoy the a7c with the 85mm f/1.8. I have the kit lens that came with the a7c, the FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 as well. It is tiny and super lightweight but the sacrifice is the aperture. Pictures are very sharp though. I also have the FE 20mm f/1.8 lens for group pics or video.
The autofocus on the a7c is fantastic and there is no record limit for video if that is important to you.
The biggest draw for me is that you can have a small full frame EDC with the right lens and then rig it up and throw a big lens on it for event photography. Hope this helps.
@@jamesbarron5590 thanks for the speedy response! I've had my A7C for about a year but the whole time I've debated whether I should stick with my Z system or go fully with Sony. I think I've finally settled on the sony just because the AF is so much more response for my erratic subjects, and it's a much less intrusive body style.
Think I just need to invest in some more lenses! I've got the 35 1.8, but thinking about adding the 85 1.8, and perhaps even the 70-350 as I'd like to get more into wildlife shooting but not sure I'm quite ready for a 200-600.
Id really like one of the smaller lenses too to go with the compact body. Maybe the Zeiss 35 2.8, Samyang 35 2.8, one of the Sony compact trio or a sigma I lens. It's starting to sound expensive though...
@@SamGrimes93 I had the Rokinon 35mm f/2.8 but sold it. The size was great but it was my first prime lens and I never used it. When I first tried the 85mm f/1.8 I was like “whoa!” I want to get the 50mm f/1.4 next.
The X-E4 is a lovely camera. But I have to put in a vote for the X-E3 as the sleeper of the X-E line and the only one of the X-E line to feature both the front and rear command dials just like the X-T line. With both dials and a button (choose your favorite, I prefer the function button) programmed to ISO, you have the exposure triangle at your fingertips in a one-handed setup. None of the other X-Es can do that.
I'm a Sony APS-C shooter, but I'm sad to see the X-E4 go. I always admired the minimalist aesthetic, and I think Fuji's round EVF eyecups look much more elegant than Sony's rectangular units. I've also been envious of Fuji's 27mm f/2.8 and 18mm f/2 pancake lenses versus Sony 16mm and 20mm f/2.8 pancakes with poor optics from the ancient history of the NEX days. With a new X-Pro long overdue, and the XT-30 II seeming to be on perpetual backorder, I wonder what body will be left for Fuji users to pair those and other compact primes with?
Had the original x100, the X-E2, & now rock an X-E3… it handles beautifully (with a little help from an aftermarket grip/ L-bracket), mounts some of my favorite glass (Zeiss ZM), & NO ONE ever sees my work & wonders why I shoot with an “outdated” camera/ sensor.
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Just voted Hugh! I was initially interested on the X-E4, but never got one because My X-E3 is more comfortable in my hand, and the image quality is soo good!.
First: thanks! Second: your Fuji reasoning makes sense to me! 👊🏻😊🖖🏻
@@3BMEP A chance finding of a used Fuji A2 while on Vacation got me hooked on Fuji, i later got the X-E3 brand new and finally an XM-1!.
Just bought the XE-4 with the 27mm lens. Can you recommend another 2 lenses which would work best for this form factor - I like doing photography in my travels and also taking family pictures
The Viltrox 75/1.2 is one heckuva second lens.
Hugh! A bit outside of your normal wheelhouse, I know, BUT: I would love to see you do a review on the original Fuji GFX-50S, & then compare it with the 50S-II… because I think Fuji needs to hear from someone with a solid voice that they need to get back to proper manual dials. They rediscovered themselves with the original X-series, but I feel like they’re losing touch with that. They’re one of the only camera companies still acknowledging old shooting haptics, & we need them to understand that their medium format can’t just be about wedding photographers & cinematographers… some of us old-school street & fashion shooters want to maintain that classic connection with a camera. …Just food for thought
To me the X-E4 is the best balanced camera in the entire Fuji-line. This is what APS-C is about. It’s an ‘always there, but never intrusive’ kind of camera. I often grab my wife’s X-E4 with a 35/f2 when we go out downtown. The 50mm equiv. forces you to frame more carefully, than the 35mm equiv. of the X100V. The X-E4 was the only Fuji camera we cared to keep out of the many I’ve owned over the past decade.
Sadly the camera was butchered on the ‘chip shortage altar’ when Fuji realized that they could make a higher turnover by putting the same sensor/processor in more expensive models. I just hope there will be an X-E5 that has the same great 26MP and the same minimalistic approach. But I fear that, should there ever be an X-E5, it will have the noisier 40MP, all bells-and-whistles and well-beyond $1,300 or so. Sigh…
Reports from this side of the pond is that production has now been stopped on the X-E4.
As you stated.
So it time for the X-E5? Who knows.
Enjoy London.
Be lucky stay safe.
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I have to ask: The black and white shots particularly the portrait at 2:13 are absolutely stunning. Is this edited in post or a Fuji recipe?
We start with ACROS and then season each frame to taste in post. 😊🖖🏻
@@3BMEP One of the best I’ve seen! Well done sir!
@@daniel_b_living6133 thank you, Daniel!
@@3BMEP You’re welcome! You’ve actually become my go to for all things cameras! Actually a quick follow up question: I’m a Fuji shooter as of the last few years and I’m looking for a small body such as the xe series for everyday carry. I’ve considered this model, but seems ergonomically less than the xe3 (grip, loss of dials, thumb rest) I know the improved sensor/autofocus/screen tilt is the trade off. Any thoughts on xe3 vs xe4 in that regard?
@@daniel_b_living6133 ‘4!
I bought one used not knowing what I was buying. It was before the prices got jacked up. I just wanted something better than a phone. A year and a bit later, that damn XE4 has made me photographically competent. You couldn't pry it out of my hands if you tried.
Excellent!
Please do an XE5 soon, Fuji
Why did they discontinue it? It seems like they could never keep up with demand of this camera. Never saw the silver version in stock which is what I wanted as my cheap poor man’s Leica. Then I got the opportunity to get a second hand Leica M10 but would still love to experience the X-E4 with a 23mm f/2
I think they're planning to release the X-E5 later this year, if rumours and some small leaks are to believed
Trip to Europe? Cool! In case you are near Münster (Westphalia) in Germany, lets have some excellent local beers!
Scheduled wall to wall, I’m afraid - but thank you!
Like the x100 series you can never find the x-e series in stock.
Haha, now it's discontinued everybody loves it. Glad got on 2 years back...
Are you ever going to visit The Netherlands? Rotterdam would welcome you!
Perhaps some day!
Coming to Greece?
Not this time around. 😊
This camera is impossible to find new and wildly overpriced second- hand. My camera shop is telling me it’s officially discontinued.
Yep
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Anything with the Fujifilm logo on it currently is extremely over-hyped and overpriced. Well over USD2,000 for an X100V? Ludicrous. Any older XE series body on the used market for around USD600? Ludicrous. At the prices Fujifilm cameras go for at the moment, they are hardly a recommendation in my opinion. They're not THAT good when you put their asking price towards considerably better options - most likely from Sony.
We own Sony as well, and I’m happy to recommend either depending upon priorities and use case. I’ve found it to be a mistake assuming that one’s views are right for everyone else as well.
I shoot with a Sony A7RIV an X-T 5 and wait for it an X-E4.
Of the three the one I’d pick up out of choice for a lot of shooting is the X-E4.
As for used prices there is the little matter of the Pandemic, rampant inflation etc etc.
So what do you shoot with?
@@kaneclements7761 I'm not sure I'm buying the Pandemic as an excuse for Fuji's lack of market presence.
The X-E4 is discontinued, The X-T30 II and X-S10 are long-term backordered, a number of Fuji lenses are backordered as well. Other manufacturers are not having this much difficulty.
Consumer cameras are a small part of Fuji's overall business, and Fuji is a small part of Sumimoto Holdings.
Fuji could simply stop producing photo equipment and not notice the financial loss at all.
They may already be doing that.
@@scottparis6355 Not sure what part of the world you live in but Best Buy in the United States has had the X-S10 in stock every day for the past 6 months. They just sold out of the XT30II. The reason I know is that I check everyday for an x100V.
I ended up buying an X-e4 from Best Buy about 4 months ago and I love it. I will not overpay for any camera and have seen the x-e4’s come back in stock about 4 times over the last three months.
@@scottparis6355 According to Google.....
"Why is there a shortage of Fuji cameras?
According to the company and others, a blend of shockwaves from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions (especially from China), and a global chip shortage for all sorts of electronics have all come together with rising X100V popularity to make Fuji unable to fulfil new production demand.22 Nov 2022"
We live in interesting times 🙁
Bahaha... Oh Hugh - I tried to gift my mother my X100V - she returned it 3 months later.
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