Bought mine at the end of 2021 and it’s been my main camera for stills and video ever since. I come from a film photography background as well and often mix film and digital shots in my work. I can’t say enough good things about this camera 😅 Well done!
I absolutely love my Fujifilm X-T4! I regularly shoot film and while going in between the two formats I always feel so familiar with everything on my camera.
Nice review and beautiful images! It is indeed a lovely camera that I'll never sell. One thing that's underrated about the X-T4 is that it is more than a capable camera when it comes to action for both photo and video. I love making short films with it and you could argue that the movie/stills switch makes hybrid shooting become 2nd nature.
Great insights. I bought this camera brand new when it first came out. I've owned the X-T 2, and X-T3 as well. At one point i had all three at the same time. I got rid of everything but the XT4 because I just love the way it handles and love the shutter sound. I primarily shoot with manual lenses, but the Sigma 15-50mm is lite and perfect. Not weather sealed, but I’ve never needed that. I am now intrigued by the Fuji 16 to 65 mm. I have bigger hands, so I add a grip. I have cages and battery grips and it's just an overall solid camera. I also appreciate the smaller file sizes. I don't know why people continue to cry about the auto focus. I have Sony cameras with wonderful autofocus, but those are mostly work horses. I've never had a problem with the auto focus. Yeah maybe it's struggled but I've never noticed it to be a problem. It definitely can appreciate your comment about using manual lenses. I've tons of Chinese ones and they all gave me great looks straight out of camera. For whatever it's worth whenever I share my photos from any camera the XT4 always gets the most compliments. Normal people don't care about specs they care about how the images make them feel. Especially when it reminds them of good times or some special memories. Great video!
Thanks for sharing, definitely agree with people not caring about specs, I don't! Autofocus is definitely worse in video compared to Sony cameras but when it comes to photography is actually great!
Lovely shots in there Lisa. The image quality is what led me to settle with Fuji; I was film-raised also, so manual focus is natural for me & using all that lovely vintage glass on my little X-T1 is a pleasure. The X-T4 looks pretty for sure - always a bonus. Really enjoyed your video. If you're tempted with GFX, they're getting very reachable now. I have one and tbh it's overkill for me so I'm moving it on, but it was an interesting experiment and the photos are wild. 👍❤
@@lisaportinari Yes that's true. I had the wide zoom for a while that retails around the £550 mark but started by adapting 35mm vintage glass until I'd saved my pennies for the Fuji one. Sure get a ton more pleasure shooting my tiny X-T1 tbh
Yeah - I went from X-T4 to X-T5. I missed the 26MP sensor, so then went to an X-S20. There reduced number of pixels improves dynamic range in terms of low light performance for both video and photos in my opinion. The X-S20 has upgrades from the X-T4 in terms of video specs so I am very happy with it, so still consider I have followed an upgrade path.
The belief that the reduced number of pixels improves low light performance is a common one. The topic was covered in DP Review several years ago and more recently by Tony and Chelsea ruclips.net/video/VSFqCnzIe9M/видео.html.
@@peterleary8738 But it was my personal findings have been after comparing what I have taken from the X-T5 and X-S20 (I have direct comparisons). So yes - I watch everyone including Tony and Chelsea and DP Review. My views are based on my own experience and shooting needs. And the X-S20 is just better for me - I have videos and photos after doing direct comparisons. Everyone needs to make their own minds up at some point rather than relying on other people - their use cases are not always the same as yours.
@ I am not sure if I am double replying here - as I think my reply got lost. But I have given up relying on RUclips reviews, even from people like DP Revire and Tony and Chelsea - of course I do watch them. But...I have side by side comparisons of both my photos and footage between an X-S20 and X-T5. And for me the X-S20 did better in most circumstances. Remember there are a low mega pixel and high mega pixel cameras for all manufactures. For example the Sony AS7III has insane low light performance mainly based on the fact it has only a 12MP sensor. So for performance is better on the X-S20. I have actual photos and video that prove it to me. Trust me, I didn't want the experiment to turn out this way, as I had already invested in an X-T5. But I am now a lot happier after trading it in for an X-S20. Everyone needs to stop relying so much on reviews such as DP Review, and just try cameras out for themselves and their own use cases. Everyone is different and their views are subjective. We are not talking about measuring something imperical such as "what device is more accurate at weighing a kilogram here"
@@lisaportinari you're very welcome! I love this style of video. btw, i also want a gfx😂might pick up a 100s ii this year, so curious what medium format will be like!!
I have this exact same setup outside of my camera being silver. I bought the XT-4 and the 16-55 purely off of vibes. I didn’t know much about the brand initially tbh was just in the market on the camera and it was featured as a new release and it was love at first sight. This camera is what started my journey into photography, I started a business using it and tbh I can’t imagine using anything else.
I believe the reason Fuji's color's are different from other camera makers has to do with the color array layout having a "block" of green pixels together rather than the standard "checkered" layout of most sensors.
Everyone keeps saying that the pro-1 is the most beautiful picture. In my opinion, the Pro-2 is balanced among the three. Well, the pro-3 is currently the newest of the pro series.
Loved your editing of the canal shots. Beautiful colours. Would definitely want to see an editing process breakdown on one of those. Also, since you do this professionally, do you think one can do professional work using the XE-1, (I have it), or is it too old to produce images which are "good" by today's standard?
Thank you!! I’m working on some presets, hopefully they should be out soon. That’s a tricky question, I would say it depends on the type of photography you’d like to do?
Nobody cares what camera you use. They just care about your results. I own the XE1. It is a slow camera with contrast autofocus. I can live with that as I own a bunch of LUMIX bodies. I just bought a XE2 for $350. The autofocus is snappier. Some people swear by the Xtrans one sensor of the XE1. The Xtrans2 is pretty good two. Work with what you have. Figure out what you want and need. Many newer cameras are just incremental improvements over the previous camera. Remember, good enough is good enough. In the end the most important part of the camera is located 6” behind the camera. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@@martingreenberg870 Yeah I know that the tools don't make the artist. Also I own just that one camera so there isn't really any option for me. Just wanted to know whether people count that camera as a pro one (by today's standards). Mainly because it has 16MP only. Also, any good zoom lens you'd suggest ? I don't have the kit lens as I got the body second hand and the kit lens on it's own is quite pricey. I just own a 27mm f2.8 TTartisan AF.
@@mayukhbanerjee1147 What do you plan to use your camera for? I only use Fuji lenses. There are several 3rd party manufacturers as you know. The 1st lens to buy is the 18-56 kit lens. You can buy it for ~$300 used. It is frequently sighted as the best kit lens. It has a full frame range from 28-85. The 16-56 is 2x the price and heavier but brighter through the focal lengths. It lacks the OIS the kit lens has. I do street photography. I love the 23,35,50/2.0 lenses. Small. Lightweight. Fast. Each can be had fly around $350. Good places to start. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
The xt3 is the best Fujifilm X camera for pros. The xt4 actually messed things up a bit with the tilting screen, the 3 had it perfect. And now the xt5 is available for the same price, with the xt3 tilting screen. So much better than having to unfold a screen and have it out on the side.
I tested x-t3, x-t5 and x-e4, and the Zf last, I’m just keeping the Zf and the X-e4 for small footprint, i really tried to use the x-t5 more, but always liked the Zf more, specially for portraits, i gave my x-t3 and selling my x-t5 with all the lenses and gear.
@@stephenplekan8919 there is a BIG difference, even in autofocus, even in manual focus, the Zf is waaaay better than the x-t5, the Fuji lenses are more expensive than the full frame Z lenses that you ca use in the Zf, the image quality is better even if it’s 24mb full frame that the 40mm apsc. I have them both, used them both, for more than a year now.
The digital camera film photographers should get is full frame mirrorless camera so they cane use the same lenses; Nikon F; Minolta MD, Canon FD; M42 and go on go on..
She is right. Sometimes it can be slow. But I love just turning it when the camera is off. Amazing feeling. So I am a sinner as well but the grace of Christ covers this one as well for me....
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Bought mine at the end of 2021 and it’s been my main camera for stills and video ever since. I come from a film photography background as well and often mix film and digital shots in my work. I can’t say enough good things about this camera 😅 Well done!
Thanks for sharing!
Great review and lovely photos. The 16-55 really is a lens that can do it all. It’s practically glued to my camera.
Thank you for watching! Yes I am trying are other lenses for a change but the 16-55 is so versatile
I prefer the primes. 18,23,33 f1.4. Plus the 56 f1.2 and 90 f2. I may get the 8mm next.
I absolutely love my Fujifilm X-T4! I regularly shoot film and while going in between the two formats I always feel so familiar with everything on my camera.
Nice review and beautiful images! It is indeed a lovely camera that I'll never sell. One thing that's underrated about the X-T4 is that it is more than a capable camera when it comes to action for both photo and video. I love making short films with it and you could argue that the movie/stills switch makes hybrid shooting become 2nd nature.
Thank you your for comment! I use it for video too all the time, it's such a great camera
Your photography and color is gorgeous.
Great insights. I bought this camera brand new when it first came out. I've owned the X-T 2, and X-T3 as well. At one point i had all three at the same time. I got rid of everything but the XT4 because I just love the way it handles and love the shutter sound. I primarily shoot with manual lenses, but the Sigma 15-50mm is lite and perfect. Not weather sealed, but I’ve never needed that. I am now intrigued by the Fuji 16 to 65 mm. I have bigger hands, so I add a grip. I have cages and battery grips and it's just an overall solid camera. I also appreciate the smaller file sizes. I don't know why people continue to cry about the auto focus. I have Sony cameras with wonderful autofocus, but those are mostly work horses. I've never had a problem with the auto focus. Yeah maybe it's struggled but I've never noticed it to be a problem. It definitely can appreciate your comment about using manual lenses. I've tons of Chinese ones and they all gave me great looks straight out of camera. For whatever it's worth whenever I share my photos from any camera the XT4 always gets the most compliments. Normal people don't care about specs they care about how the images make them feel. Especially when it reminds them of good times or some special memories. Great video!
Thanks for sharing, definitely agree with people not caring about specs, I don't! Autofocus is definitely worse in video compared to Sony cameras but when it comes to photography is actually great!
If you get tired of the weight of the 16-55, the Fuji 27mm f2.8 is a great fun pancake lens in the X mount
Lovely shots in there Lisa. The image quality is what led me to settle with Fuji; I was film-raised also, so manual focus is natural for me & using all that lovely vintage glass on my little X-T1 is a pleasure. The X-T4 looks pretty for sure - always a bonus. Really enjoyed your video. If you're tempted with GFX, they're getting very reachable now. I have one and tbh it's overkill for me so I'm moving it on, but it was an interesting experiment and the photos are wild. 👍❤
Thank you so much! Yes the GFXs are deffo more affordable now, the problem is their lenses' price haha
@@lisaportinari Yes that's true. I had the wide zoom for a while that retails around the £550 mark but started by adapting 35mm vintage glass until I'd saved my pennies for the Fuji one. Sure get a ton more pleasure shooting my tiny X-T1 tbh
Great setup and pictures
Thank you!
Yeah - I went from X-T4 to X-T5. I missed the 26MP sensor, so then went to an X-S20. There reduced number of pixels improves dynamic range in terms of low light performance for both video and photos in my opinion. The X-S20 has upgrades from the X-T4 in terms of video specs so I am very happy with it, so still consider I have followed an upgrade path.
The belief that the reduced number of pixels improves low light performance is a common one. The topic was covered in DP Review several years ago and more recently by Tony and Chelsea ruclips.net/video/VSFqCnzIe9M/видео.html.
Oh I’ve never considered the X-S20! Glad you found a camera that works for you
@@peterleary8738 But it was my personal findings have been after comparing what I have taken from the X-T5 and X-S20 (I have direct comparisons). So yes - I watch everyone including Tony and Chelsea and DP Review. My views are based on my own experience and shooting needs. And the X-S20 is just better for me - I have videos and photos after doing direct comparisons.
Everyone needs to make their own minds up at some point rather than relying on other people - their use cases are not always the same as yours.
@ I am not sure if I am double replying here - as I think my reply got lost.
But I have given up relying on RUclips reviews, even from people like DP Revire and Tony and Chelsea - of course I do watch them.
But...I have side by side comparisons of both my photos and footage between an X-S20 and X-T5. And for me the X-S20 did better in most circumstances.
Remember there are a low mega pixel and high mega pixel cameras for all manufactures. For example the Sony AS7III has insane low light performance mainly based on the fact it has only a 12MP sensor.
So for performance is better on the X-S20. I have actual photos and video that prove it to me. Trust me, I didn't want the experiment to turn out this way, as I had already invested in an X-T5. But I am now a lot happier after trading it in for an X-S20.
Everyone needs to stop relying so much on reviews such as DP Review, and just try cameras out for themselves and their own use cases. Everyone is different and their views are subjective. We are not talking about measuring something imperical such as "what device is more accurate at weighing a kilogram here"
I agree!
Lovely photos. Thank you.
Nice and insightful video 👍🏻
Gorgeous pics, subscribed :)
Thank you, really appreciate it!
@@lisaportinari you're very welcome! I love this style of video. btw, i also want a gfx😂might pick up a 100s ii this year, so curious what medium format will be like!!
@ Fujifilm does free 48 hours loans if you are curious to try without buying :)
@@lisaportinari ohhh thanks for the tip!! I wish hasselblad did the same😅
I loved the colours from the full frame Canon DSLRs, and I had several of them. However, the Fujifilm colours won me over, 8 years ago.
I loved seeing the mighty Olympus OM 10 film camera here - this has been my first film camera back then.. unfortunately I sold it somewhen.. 😢
Nice video 🎉
I have this exact same setup outside of my camera being silver. I bought the XT-4 and the 16-55 purely off of vibes. I didn’t know much about the brand initially tbh was just in the market on the camera and it was featured as a new release and it was love at first sight. This camera is what started my journey into photography, I started a business using it and tbh I can’t imagine using anything else.
That was exactly my experience! Thanks for watching 😊
Wow.... pretty pictures!!!!!! thanks
what is that small lens with two silver rings???
Canon LTM 35mm!
@@lisaportinari oh thanks for your attention
I believe the reason Fuji's color's are different from other camera makers has to do with the color array layout having a "block" of green pixels together rather than the standard "checkered" layout of most sensors.
That's so interesting, I didn't know that! Thanks for sharing.
Lisa hello! Have you tried Fujifilm X-Pro1,2,3? It would be interesting to know your impression of these cameras.
I haven’t actually! Which one should I try?
Everyone keeps saying that the pro-1 is the most beautiful picture. In my opinion, the Pro-2 is balanced among the three. Well, the pro-3 is currently the newest of the pro series.
@@lisaportinari I think the one that will be more accessible is worth a try.
Brava.
Grazie!
@@lisaportinari Te lo meriti.
(Sincero.)
Loved your editing of the canal shots. Beautiful colours. Would definitely want to see an editing process breakdown on one of those. Also, since you do this professionally, do you think one can do professional work using the XE-1, (I have it), or is it too old to produce images which are "good" by today's standard?
Thank you!! I’m working on some presets, hopefully they should be out soon. That’s a tricky question, I would say it depends on the type of photography you’d like to do?
Nobody cares what camera you use. They just care about your results.
I own the XE1. It is a slow camera with contrast autofocus. I can live with that as I own a bunch of LUMIX bodies. I just bought a XE2 for $350. The autofocus is snappier. Some people swear by the Xtrans one sensor of the XE1. The Xtrans2 is pretty good two.
Work with what you have. Figure out what you want and need. Many newer cameras are just incremental improvements over the previous camera. Remember, good enough is good enough. In the end the most important part of the camera is located 6” behind the camera.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@@martingreenberg870 Yeah I know that the tools don't make the artist. Also I own just that one camera so there isn't really any option for me. Just wanted to know whether people count that camera as a pro one (by today's standards). Mainly because it has 16MP only.
Also, any good zoom lens you'd suggest ? I don't have the kit lens as I got the body second hand and the kit lens on it's own is quite pricey. I just own a 27mm f2.8 TTartisan AF.
@@mayukhbanerjee1147 What do you plan to use your camera for? I only use Fuji lenses. There are several 3rd party manufacturers as you know. The 1st lens to buy is the 18-56 kit lens. You can buy it for ~$300 used. It is frequently sighted as the best kit lens. It has a full frame range from 28-85. The 16-56 is 2x the price and heavier but brighter through the focal lengths. It lacks the OIS the kit lens has.
I do street photography. I love the 23,35,50/2.0 lenses. Small. Lightweight. Fast. Each can be had fly around $350. Good places to start.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
The xt3 is the best Fujifilm X camera for pros. The xt4 actually messed things up a bit with the tilting screen, the 3 had it perfect. And now the xt5 is available for the same price, with the xt3 tilting screen. So much better than having to unfold a screen and have it out on the side.
2:18 it’s subjective, there isn’t such a thing as “the best” camera, everyone has different needs
Refreshing to see a female RUclipsr talking about cameras. Beautiful website you have!
I recommend the Fujifilm XE1 instead. More organic images. I still use it professionally.
Get a Nikon Zf instead, waaaaaay better and full frame.
6:28
I tested x-t3, x-t5 and x-e4, and the Zf last, I’m just keeping the Zf and the X-e4 for small footprint, i really tried to use the x-t5 more, but always liked the Zf more, specially for portraits, i gave my x-t3 and selling my x-t5 with all the lenses and gear.
@@kainlestad Full frame doesn't mean jack unless you really need the slightly better lowlight capabilities.
@@stephenplekan8919 there is a BIG difference, even in autofocus, even in manual focus, the Zf is waaaay better than the x-t5, the Fuji lenses are more expensive than the full frame Z lenses that you ca use in the Zf, the image quality is better even if it’s 24mb full frame that the 40mm apsc. I have them both, used them both, for more than a year now.
The digital camera film photographers should get is full frame mirrorless camera so they cane use the same lenses; Nikon F; Minolta MD, Canon FD; M42 and go on go on..
You can adapt to any lens mount, sure with full frame there's no crop involved but 1.5x is easy maths
buying a Fujifilm camera and not using the dials is a sin
I’m not proud
One sinner right here 🙋🏻♂️
She is right. Sometimes it can be slow. But I love just turning it when the camera is off. Amazing feeling. So I am a sinner as well but the grace of Christ covers this one as well for me....
Leica m2 is what digital xt 4 owners should get
Any reason in particular?
If you buy it for me :)