FUJI X-E4 Review - The Budget X100V and Leica M11
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Fuji has just announced the new X-E4, a successor to the mildly popular but underrated X-E3. This camera is built for portability and travel but it still has the same sensor as the X100V and the flagship Fuji X-T4. I spent a weekend with it along with the new Mark II 27mm pancake lens to see what it's all about.
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00:00 - INTRO
00:26 - HISTORY & CONTEXT
01:32 - COMPARING TO X100 SERIES
02:19 - XS10 COMPARISON
03:09 - THE MARKET
03:43 - USE CASE SCENARIO
04:25 - XF27MM II LENS
05:30 - VIDEO FEATURES AND SPECS
06:17 - VIDEO SAMPLE
07:20 - ERGONOMICS AND ACCESSORIES
08:12 - VS SMARTPHONES
12:23 - CONCLUSION
14:10 - SPONSOR SEGMENT
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Will the Xt3 + 27mm pancake fit into the moment Fanny pack?? 😄
@@Kaisolostudio yeah even an XT4 will. the bag is big.
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just boppin' around
Just bought this kit as a take everywhere camera with a jpeg only workflow. It’s my first Fuji and I’m genuinely excited at the concept of just focussing more on composition and colour, and having files ready to share with family/friends straight out of camera.
I’ve been watching ex-4 reviews all over the net, this is THE best review. Keep up the good work, dude👍🏻
thanks Gaz!
Hey Pat, just subscribed, too. Greetings from down under!
@@gazman7422 cheers!
Young Man,
This is one of best camera video reviews I’ve seen in a while. You nicely covered the technical, creative and practical aspects. So articulate and non-b.s.
Thank you. I just placed a (back)order, to complement my XT20.
Finally, after 10 hours of research, I think I'm going with the X-E4 (was also considering X-T30). What a journey, thank you for your invaluable advice!
this is by far the best XE4 review I’ve seen. Keep up the amazing work! You mentioned so many details the other UA-camrs just ignored. You really helped me in my decision to buy the Fujifilm XE4. Greetings from Germany.
Sir, I think you have great content. You analyze and compare this camera so well. I think your consumer, and realistic, suggestion is super super great and useful. Thanks for the rad video, my dude
Thanks Gyan!
This is such a good looking little camera, having it in your pack at all times for a cheeky little backup and weekend shooter would be ❤
heck ya!
Wonderful review! Very detailed and informative. My main camera is an X-T30, but I’ve been looking for something more compact. I think the X-E4 might be the one.
Like your review, you said a lot of sensible things about this camera and the Fuji experience. You are spot on by saying ‘a camera should inspire you’ well done.
First time I have seen your channel,for a young guy you seem to know what your talking about.You May have already converted me to get this camera, even though I have recently got a XT 30 . Love Fuji love them. Thanks
Hey Patrick, thank you so much for making videos like these, explaining things as you explain them. You help me a lot to understand everything. Never stop making videos like this. Thanks amigo. 😃👍
I’ll try! Thank you 👊
I understand the small form factor “sell” but I wish Fuji would kit this with the 18-55 as an option. Great and thorough review.
Dude, your reviews are my faves!! Straight to the point, informative and relaxed! Cheers from a fellow Fuji-shooter! Btw, cool camera! Have an XT-4 and bought a X100F, but kinda thought it was too cumbersome and sold it & got XS10, which to me is the best camera Fuji has ever made! -But thinking about this at some point, because of the formfactor and the newer sensor / af & touchscreen.
cheers! XS10 is great and it's the same sensor. Don't think you'd get much mileage out of the X-E4 if you already have the XS10 so not to worry!
@@impatrickt Yeah, your right! Myabe the compactness is the only big difference + ibis :)
Great camera & awesome shots!
I’ve always loved the XE-line!
I love my XT-2&3 with my 18mm f/2, but way to big compare to the XE-4 & 27mm pancake
I loved the xe3, that flip up screen is a welcomed addition.
never got a chance to play with it but sounds like it will be a good vintage find soon
Love my x-e3
I think I’ve watched this video 3 times. What you say about cameras at around the 8:56 truly resonates ‘a camera should inspire you to shoot’... Great POV 👌🏽✨
Thanks for watching Mikel!
Great video man! Got an Xe4 and was feeling a bit uninspired and started looking elsewhere. This has proven the worth of the camera and made me want to use it more!
Awesome as always! I have been a long time Olympus and Ricoh GR user for personal photography and have always wanted to try out the Fuji X100 series cameras. I LOVE how small that X-E4 is and may decide to try it out.
you'd love it coming from a Ricoh.
Excellent review. You have a new subscriber!
I've been at this business of image making since 1979, where my first 35mm was a Ricoh 35G. I'm very fond of the rangefinder form-factor. I found Fujifilm in 2014 after over 30 years of Nikon, with some Pentax and Canon, and fell in love with the X100. So in 2022, after owning and using all five versions of the X-100, I've ordered an X-E4 and this nifty 27mm 2.8 WR. I'm thinking it'll feel familiar, and I get to use my other favorite Fujinons...namely the 16mm 1.4 (which is fixed more or less on my X-T2) and my new Tokina 33mm 1.4. If all goes as planned, this X-E4 and 27mm WR will give me back my beloved X-100, and still enjoy the X-T and X-E series. Cheers, and thanks
awesome!
A few years ago one of my military buddies sent me his pristine X100S when he changed to another brand. He still says he took the greatest pics of his life w/ that X100s. I too have had great success with it as I use it for BW 90% of the time but I really miss using different lenses. For me, the X-E4 would be my daily driver and a Sony A7iii for everything thing else. Thk for a super review. Peace.
Three years ago I picked up a used XE-2, popped a manual olympus lens + an adapter on it just so I could shoot. I quickly replaced that setup with the 18-55? Then I bought the 7Artisans 25mm and that served me well for some time. Finally, I think, I bought a 18mm Fujinon and that fine lens has stayed with me to this day. I've used Fuji since 2013, the X10, X-S1, X30 and all were good solid cameras and I enjoyed using them. I think if I ever need another camera I might go with the X-PRO2 or possibly one of the X-100 series.
I am glad this came out when it did, I'll likely opt for the 27mm and X-E4 to upgrade my X100T.
good choice!
Great video, was deliberating over fuji cameras and the x-e4 with the grip attachments + a pancake/short prime + general zoom make it a fantastic portable kit
Great presentation Patrick. Thank you so much :)
"Cameras have to inspire you to shoot". 💯💯 I dropped my Nikon full frame for the xt4 recently and I love this thought. Using the fuji has rekindled my love for photography
damn right!
100% why I love Fuji and don’t mind the higher price point
Very helpful review. I'm agonizing over this versus the X100V.
I’m super hyped on this camera as a b cam to my xt4! I was once interested in the x100 series but now I can’t justify the price when this thing is so cheap and versatile! Awesome video bro!
yeah dude! that's a perfect little B/C camera.
@@impatrickt Keep up the good work man, def one of my favorite fuji shooters. I plan on making alot more content on youtube for 2021 and hopefully can grow quickly like you did!
@@bleww__ have fun!!
Awesome video, well thought out POV and articulated perfectly!
Cheers!
I’ve never understood why the x100 series got more shine than the xe series. Great vid ..... Fuji cameras age so well that I’m content with my xe2 and 27mm v1 lens. I would recommend the xe4 in a heartbeat to a beginner over most other new Fuji offerings.
Finally someone that gets it!
i think x100's and x-pros are one of those "if you get it you get it" scenario. Personally I like the experience of just going out and shoot with the OVF then see the pictures later when I'm done. Maybe it's for the fake film experience, or maybe people genuinely prefer it this way, I certainly do. There is something about not getting the perfect picture with perfect framing, and then being surprised how they turn out, or have hundreds of useless pictures because you accidentally changed the setting.
All that said, I like the xe too, in fact I got one. But having to pick one camera I'd pick the ones with OVF any day.
@@rizkiyoist God especially their X-Pro line. My first serious camera was the original x100 years back. But my current X-Pro3 is unlike anything. It just feels so... right.
I have the XT3 and purchased it with the 16-80 f4. I think I will buy the pancake lens for my XT3. When I get the money to splurge the seXy-E4 will be on my list for sure. Thanks for the very informative video!
Good call!
OMG this is such a nice camera!!! If I ever have enough money in the future, I would totally rock this as a travel cam/bcam!!! I agree that the camera experience is so much better with a camera! Ive only shot with the XT3 once but it was AMAZING! Photography is so fun and I can’t walk to do more! Especially with my best friend!!! The video features are also nuts on this tiny thing, especially compared to something like the XT30! 2 days on Moment to Canada!?!? WOW!!! Awesome video as always Patrick!!! 😁
Sooooo pumped about this camera. I was about to buy a used xe3 as a backup to my xt3. Buuuut this is a game changer!
heck ya!
Great review. I have the X-E2 which I shoot with manual vintage lenses. But was thinking about an upgrade. The XE4 looks very smart, Bit like a baby Leica. I just pre-ordered the 27 mk2. It will be my first and only Fuji lens. If it's as good as others are saying this will become my main lens for the XE2 and possibly the 4 at some point. Keep up the good work mate!
Yeah optically I just found out it’s identical to the mark I. Same focus motor too. All they did was weather resist if and add the aperture ring.
Thanks for your review, you have convinced me to buy an X-E4 or X-T3(0). I'm a beginner and I think it's a better idea to avoid niche products like the X100, no matter how cool they are. Might buy a used X100V later when it's very cheap. I think it's important for me to have the room to experiment with different lenses.
insanely good video man. loved this
Glad you enjoyed it man!
That intro was spicy dude. This camera definitely has me intrigued. Biggest drawback on the X100 for me was fixed lens, so something like this works for my photo workflow.
Still rocking the X-Pro 2, but could be tempted by this.
I want a range finder and debating between the pro2 and this one. What’s your take on it? What’s lacking on the pro2 that you’d get on the X-E4?
@@sirlost94 X-E4 has X-Trans 4 sensor, bigger ISO range, 4K/30p video, and 5 years of technical advancements
X-Pro 2 is weather sealed, has optical viewfinder, faster mechanical shutter, dual memory card slot.
Ultimately, pick the one that best suits your needs.
Dude! I love your confidence and energy. Keep it up!
appreciate that!
This may be something I pick up. My XT-4 is great for photos but it's too good for video for me to not use it for video all the time. That means I still don't have a dedicated fuji camera for photos.
YES DUDE - perfect companion photo camera.
Beautiful review. Clear message. Helpful
Woah very cool shots, every thing from shot to sounds and voice over complement each other.❤️
Thanks John!
@@impatrickt hope you get the Sony Alpha 1 in your hands soon.
@@jrfmonline probably won't happen - I've never even been contacted by SONY unfortunately. I also never shoot on SONY.. and don't own one either so I understand. Ha.
@@impatrickt Haha, Okey brother I understand. Hoping that you will always upload a high quality Content like you've always been, Cause you are gonna be huge someday. Your reviews are world class. 💪💪
Love the Fuji but I’m loving that JM G-Shock even more 👀
GOOD EYE!
I’ve been so drawn to these cameras lately and watching so many review videos, trying to figure out if this is something that would be worth the cost for me. I’d been feeling a bit silly for wanting it, since I have another mirrorless that I like and I could edit the photos to have a more filmic look. But you managed to really capture that piece of why I think I’m seeking something different, and that is the inspiration piece. I’m inspired by these images I’m seeing and I want to try and see what I could do with it. Not having to edit them to get the film look just means more time to, I don’t know, make a scrapbook with the prints which is something I really love doing and a way I enjoy the photos I take.
Thank you for putting it into perspective! Definitely hoping to buy used, and I’m still looking at some older Fujifilm models, but you made me feel justified in why I’m doing this search in the first place.
Do it. I’ve only shot with Canon and I love it, but going out with a big camera to places where you wanna be less noticeable is hard to do 😂 I just bought one 2 days ago on mpb, sadly the silver version 🙄 but I’ve seen at least 3 more pop up these past 2 days after I ordered mine
Very well done! Clear and down to the point. Just subscribed.
thanks so much!
Dude what a great video! Though i dont understand most of the camera thingy u explained, i still find it very useful for someone thats looking for a camera only for a casual use. Keep it up! :)
Your reviews are awesome Patrick! Watching the S10 and E4 back-back, a second time and subbed too. I really liked the section comparing a camera to a smartphone - inspirational. I'm moving from a Sony A6000 to Fuji and have shortlisted the S10 and E4. I plan to use the camera for casual family photos and occasional product review videos for UA-cam. While this shouldn't be the prime consideration, I love the rangefinder design of the E4 with it's tilting screen and somehow prefer that to the flip screen on the S10 (not a deal breaker though). BTW, just for the record, the S10 with 18-55 is almost $500 over the E4 with the 27 in my part of the world. That leaves me with enough room to pick up a second lens :). Now, while I do think the S10 is a brilliant camera, especially with it's fantastic IBIS, can you please tell me if the E4 with a stabilized lens like the 18-55 can do 70-80% as well as the S10, when it comes to video? This will help nail it for me.
Great review! Thank you!
I would add several nice features of x100v like:
1. It is weather sealed
2. It has built in ND filter
3. Has F2 lenses
i have two X100 series cameras. I’ve never used the ND once. The F2 lens is literally indiscernible in quality to the f2.8 pancake. Weather sealing doesnt matter. Ive used the XE4 in snow, rain, dust, and mud. have never failed me. the XE4 is the better camera.
@@impatrickt Makes sense. But for me interchangeable lens in not an advantage. Using large expensive lens with such small camera is not my use case. I choose not to sacrifice the features I've mentioned, more organic lens design, built-in flash, better viewfinder etc.
Both cameras are great and which one to choose is more about personal preferences and use cases 🙂
What do you think about xf10? Did you had a chance to try it somewhere?
I love small rangefinders. Will definately get this X-E4.
you'll enjoy it!
Fantástica combinación, gracias por el video!
X100t is my favorite camera in years and I’m glad there are companies out there who still cater to different demographics.
Having a ICL body is great and all but sometimes you just want one body, one lens and go out to shoot. Some of the greatest photographers in history pretty much went off with one body and one focal length.
If you’re looking for a good budget camera I’d suggest a used x100f. The shooting experience is unique enough that even when you get a full ICL system started you’ll revisit it time to time.
Nobody forces you to change lens, you can get an ILC and use only one lens! :D
I love my x100f, I swore I wouldn't get into photography until my partner gave me that camera and now I've fallen in love with photography.
That intro sequence tho!!🔥
yeeeeeeeeeee
Excellent review! Thank you very much!
For straight out of camera jpeg shooters the X-E4 is a no-brainier, it is much improved over my X-E3. In addition, the flip screen has enabled me to take shots that I could not capture with a fixed screen. As usual, focus peaking is spot on, enabling me to get razor sharp shot with manual lenses. Great build quality and of course the X-E4 offers the exact same image and beautiful rendition of the X100V as they share the same X-Trans IV sensor/processor, anybody saying they are somehow different is just being silly!
If you want rangefinder styling and want to change lens then the X100V is not for you. At that price point the 27mm and X-E4 is a bargain, you are getting the same sensor and performance as the X100V, X-Pro3 and X-T4 and you choose the lens to put on it.
So much great competition in the mirrorless market right now. As a Nikon shooter, I'm always jealous when I see those beautiful Fuji jpgs
I shot Nikon DSLRs for a while, sold it all for Fujifilm
Have you tried downloading new Nikon picture control from nikonpc.com, many fuji simulations there
@@Ali.lensman There is much more to it than the presets/simulations
@@JoeLopez I agree sir, I recently sold my Nikon APS-C system to get my first Fuji mirrorless. I love how compact and complicated it is. Love the analog dials and many buttons customization and ability to adapt vintage lenses. What I don't like is low battery life and lack of japanese 3rd party lenses.
@@Ali.lensman With the reasonable pricing of the Fujifilm lenses, I don’t see a need for third-party to be honest
Thank you Patrick for the review. I am confused between X-S10 and X-E4. I do street photography and landscape with zoom lenses. What would be the ideal fuji for me here. This is going to be the first Fuji for me. I don’t like the look of X-S10 and love the look of X-E4.
People complain about lack of buttons on X-E4 but being new to Fuji system, will it impact on my photography?
What would be ideal buy for me from X-S10, X-T30 and X-E4?
Thanks.
hard to make that call for you - pick the one you think ergonomically is better for you. I wouldn't consider the XT30 though.
Dope shots!!! 😱🤩
This looks like something that might work well to pack needed things in my Gold Wing for roadtrips.
Great Work Guys! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😘🤗
I have an XT-4 and many XF lenses. I'm a stills photographer and the arrival of the X-E4 meant the price of the X-E3 dropped drastically. I just bought a brand new 'X-E3 body only' on clearance sale for £316 GBP ($440 USD). It's an incredible bargain and a great 'spare body' and street camera for half the price of the X-E4. The image quality is still impeccable. Very happy
I have the X-E3, it is an amazing price but the X-E4 firmware updates that your X-T4 has for us film recipe jpeg shooters is well worth me getting the X-E4.
Thank you. Great presentation and I look forward to receiving mine shortly. One thing that has appealed to me is the intent of simplicity. As they state in their marketing. Make more with less and as a hobbyist I have been overwhelmed with my full frame camera.
Used to shoot with a Sony a6100 but wasn’t much of a rewarding feeling shooting with that camera so I switch to shooting film. Your review made me intrigued into deciding to sell my Sony and switch to Fuji...
I think you'd find it much more inspiring!
For someone who has hopped countless times between Fuji and Sony over the last years (since I was mostly shooting film and now only digital). I keep settling with Fuji. In terms of build quality and enjoying shooting with it. It's a lot more rewarding and I take the Fuji with me every single time. With the Sony it's not. May be different for you but I never regret quitting film when I got a Fuji. I just quit before the film camera prices went up like a maniac.
Swinging back to let you know I ended securing a XE4. Totally worth it. You deserve some commission.
Saw the Toronto Public Library in that one shot and immediately subscribed. I've been shooting Sony for about 5 years now but have been thinking about grabbing an X100V for bumming around. However, this may have changed my mind!
right on! I really think the X-E4 is a better long term investment. plus it's cheaper!
Great video Patrick. Your reviews are always very well done. Something you didn’t talk about that I’m interested in is build quality. I got a X-E2 years ago when Fuji were still making them in Japan and the build quality rivals the X-Pro line. The X-E3 I picked up last summer was so disappointing though. Even the dials were made from some cheap plastic and felt like they could break over time with a lot of use. Any thoughts on the build quality of the XE-4? I’m worried the cheap price may equal cheap build quality too.
the XS10 feels cheaper but "feels" cheap is difficult to understand as new plastics get lighter they feel cheaper but they're actually stronger. if you try a new Canon R5 or A7siii you'd think it was made out of fisher price plastic! the X-E4 is a little brick. its not heavy but it's solid.
The XE4 looks light-weight but feels like a hefty brick when fitted with an equally well built 35mm f2 lens👍
Its definitely not a flimsy, lightweight, plasticky camera (unlike the Canon M50 which I also considered before buying XE4).
The big thing for me on the X100v is the weather sealing and the Built in ND filter.
Though saving money and getting the extra 3 Fuji film simulations are tempting me
two things ive never used or cared about with the many X100 series cameras ive owned
@@impatrickt I just like they they have the ND available and I often am in the rain or snow with my camera.
4stop ND in video since the update seems so nice because I do hate threading those things on and off
I've wanted a fuji camera for so long now, was really looking at a used Xt-3 (Xt-4 out of my pockets used or not lol) I just got my GH5 for all my video needs and as a secondary photo shooter is freakin awesome, but I;ve wanted a fuji for photos first and back up video and man im starting to lean towards this X-E4, though I will be bummed out for the lack of twisty knobs and buttons, something to just shoot photos or let the wife use for her youtube videos is really appealing!, great video as always.,
As a someone who shoots street a lot, I could see this as my gateway into Fuji. Was considering the xs10, now I'm not so sure. Nice review and food for thought.
gateway with little to compromise on image quality!
@@impatrickt Exactly. Fuji are one of the only manufacturers that give you their flagship sensor and processor no matter the camera you choose. That's huge. You only have to worry about price point, form factor etc. but knowing you will still have the same image output quality as their best APS-C. That makes it a unique product offering.
I wish they kept the rear dial on the this model however. I'm a rear dial guy.
Thanks for the wonderful review. ❤️ From India 🙏
Very inspiring ✨ thx pt.
It’s true. I have the X100F and XT4 already, because they’re just so different in terms of usability, and I wanted to upgrade to X100V, but now that this XE4 is out it’s really tempting. However, it doesn’t have leaf shutter and built in ND filter. So it’s a toss up for me.
Points for XE4: smaller, interchangeable lens, possible OIS with lens.
Points for X100V: leaf shutter, ND filter, view Finder (which I don’t use). “Better” lens than the 27mm if you want that form factor.
It’s still a difficult decision for me. But on the other hand, I can just keep the X100F, and buy the XE4 for about the same price.
I have 2 fujis with leaf shutter and ND. it’s not worth the fixed lens bullshit
Great review, very comprehensive
Solid use of the term "dual wield" ;)
This Fuji camera looks awesome to me, making me want to jump ship from M43!
I think you are 100% correct about xe4 vs x100v if you either have other Fuji x mount cameras or if this is your 1 camera but I think in my case the x100v makes more sense. 1) I have a stupid amount of gear acquisition syndrome and this great little camera doesn’t tempt me for new glass and 2) for everything that I’d want a bigger more versatile lens, I have my Canon EOS RP. However I think if you don’t have that same gear syndrome the XE4 does make more sense with that pancake
I have a couple X100 series cameras. I just find them boring.
Great review. Thanks
Cheers!
You’re music selection lately has been fire.
thanks buddy!
@@impatrickt musicbed? what category?
y'know maybe I should just hire you as a music director for my videos.
Good thoughts. The optical rangefinder on the X100 cameras is super tempting though...
Love the video. Thank you sir
Great content mate👍
Thanks 👍
*watches X-S10 video*
"This is exactly the camera I need to save up for."
*Patrick releases an X-E4 video a month later*
"I think THIS X-E4 + 27mm combo is what I'm going to be saving up for" 🙃
maybe you should get a GFX100S?
@@impatrickt Only if Moment sponsors my none-existent YT channel
Exactlyyyyy. I’m confused now. 😭😭😭
@@joetreadonme I mentioned why in the video. They’re different cameras. Do you want a deep hand grip with a flip out screen and IBIS? Get the XS10. Not everyone needs that shit.
I just got my X100V as EDC and was looking out for a new travel-camera for wide and narrow lenses. Thought about the X-T3, X-Pro3 and X-E3.
Now I know, that this X-E4 will be the perfect companion for my X100V.
Or you could just buy the "Fujifilm tcl-x100 II Tele Conversion Lens" and "Fujifilm wcl-x100 II Wide Conversion Lens" check them out ;)
@@ighler Thanks, I know. But i want a super-wide-lens like the 10-24mm and a tele like the 90mm. And the adapters don't come close to these focal lengths. They might be nice to have, but not my first choice.
This looks like an interesting camera. I really enjoy my X100F (got it used), but sometimes I wished it had a flip up/down screen.
plus it has the latest X-Trans sensor!
@@impatrickt Definitely makes me consider selling some gear and invest in some Fuji cameras and lenses.
Hey. Really great video. Im looking for a great „versatile“, „pockatable“, „beginner“ camera. I think I‘d really enjoy the XE40, however I‘m a bit worried about the lack of an internal flash… I’m relatively new to photography and thefore I was wondering if that is something one rarely needs or if it is necessary? I would then go for the XS10… What do you think?
Thanks in advance!
you’ll never use the flash. i think both are great cameras. get xs10 if you care more about video.
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have Olympus cameras. But I am always watching Fuji videos. Last year after lots and lots of research, including looking at the X-E3, the XPro2, and X100V, I bought the Panasonic Lumix GX8 and love it. I use it with the Olympus 17mm 1.8 and the Olympus 9-18mm zoom lenses. But I am always watching Fuji videos. Right now, if I were to buy something Fuji it would be the older 10-24mm f/4 zoom lens. And then I would still be wondering if the camera body I should buy would be an X-E or X-T or X-H. And. Olympus has announced an 8-25mm f/4 lens that I would like to have. But I am always watching Fuji videos.
Beautiful photos.
great points made!
Yo! Would love to hear your deeper thoughts (& workflow) on shooting video on these Fuji’s - do you prefer to shoot straight up simulations and do minor tweaks in post? Sort of how you’ve said how you like to shoot jpg. I’ve been shooting video for 20 years, but lately I have hated messing with LUTs, grading etc. The only thing I mess with is FilmConvert and mostly just throw in a little film grain on my X100V footage on top of an Eterna simulation. The Fuji simulation IS the “LUT”-you know?
Side note: I have grown to love shooting Fuji jpg:
1) b/c it allows my X100V to use the digital zoom and
2) that film simulation with a little grain is so juicy! Saves so much editing time.
yeah I mostly only shoots jpegs and quite frankly don't shoot much video on Fuji cameras - I find the ergonomics counter productive to video and there's plenty of better options out now in the same price brackets from SONY and Panasonic for video.
On the XS 10, when you switch from a film mode to movie mode, does it recall the movie settings (shutter speed, aperture, stab) from the last time you were in movie mode? Am thinking of switching from two cameras (Sony ZV1 for film, and Ricoh GR2 for photos) to Fuji Xs-10 and new 27 mm Pancake.
it has optimized movie mode - even this X-E4 while keep your movie settings as the last time you had them when switch to photos back and forth.
Hi! I was wondering, is the 27mm lens able to have a filter, like the cinebloom, be placed on it?
yes its a 39mm filter thread!
Ya this is actually a surprisingly intriguing offer, coming from someone that has owned the x100v. Honeslty the evf was a cool gimmick but I rarely found myself using it. Especially not the optical part of it. And I honestly did find myself missing interchangeable lenses. If they only had digital stabe. I kept saying that about the x100v because I love shooting video as well. If it has digital stabe I probably wouldn't have sold it. The xs10 obviously has really intrigued me. But this little guy is just that much smaller, which is everything to me, and if I needed stabe I could always get a lens with ois. So thats pretty cool. And the screen is plenty good. With all that being said tho, I have since left fuji and bought a sony a7c. So far so great. I do miss the color profiles. And the a7c is a little chunkier than I was expecting honestly. So who knows. Maybe someday I might come back. And this little offering def has me wondering
You'd love the XS10 - check my channel for the review on the camera. Sounds like it's exactly what you're looking for.
Hola amigo, conectaste un lente canon 18-135mm a tu cámara xe4 ? Con que adaptador lo conectaste y si funciona el enfoque automático?
its a fuji lens
Fuji+Toronto, greatest love story of all time.
and pizza
@@impatrickt and a nice tortellini rosé at big slice 👌🏼
I liked shooting with the x100f but being fixed lens at 23mm was too limiting. X E4 on the way.
Do you think the slightly faster lens on the x100V makes a big difference in low light conditions compared to the 2.8 pancake shooting wide open?
Not at all
would you recommend the xe4 in 2022 for photo and video for UA-cam and social media ? awesome video by the way !!
I sold all my fuji gear. I use an a7iv.
I'm sold!
good review.. i liked it. greetings from india. still x100v is very nostaglic and those who have used it will never depart. however xe4 is good price point and gives lense option. so better have best of both worlds..cheers
I’ve used the x100v. It’s dumb.
Great video! First I watched of the fresh crop of embargoed Fuji product news. As an owner of an X-Pro 2 and a 35/1.4 and 23/1.4, I am conflicted! I want something smaller and the XE4/27mm combo and X100V both have different merits that make for a difficult decision? I assume the XE4’s mechanical shutter tops out at 1/4000s? The X100V at least has the ND for bright day, wide open shooting.
Thanks James! I've used the internal ND probably twice on the X100 series - I don't think its needed on the photo side, I shot all of the samples in this video wide open without a hitch - it's something I wish they had for video models though for sure. If you have an X-Pro 2 I'd just grab the new mark II pancake and save yourself the dough! No need for a new camera!
@@impatrickt But ... but ... getting a new thing! New!
Well, okay, that’s the most sensible answer and the one I’ll probably follow. I’m thinking I may opt for the 16/2.8 instead as it won’t split my other primes. Have you shot with it? Everything I’ve read is good and buying it will probably be cheaper than getting my very broken 16/1.4 fixed.
@@siggi4ever555 haven't had a chance to try the 16mm f2.8 - sounds like it would be a nice wide though for sure!
Hey Patrick, just found your channel and enjoyed your opinion of the XE4. You have a new subscriber! When you get shipments from Moment to Canada, are there additional costs such as brokerage fees and duty, hst etc. I am in Toronto and thinking on either the XE-4 or the X100V. Love that form factor. Just wish they had IBIS.
I’ve never ordered a camera from them but nothing else has had customs on it.
Great video. What did you shoot it with? If Fuji, what film simulation, or is it a manual edit?
the video itself is shot on the GH5 and Pocket 4K!