Fuji X-T4 | A Solo Film Maker's Review
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- In this video I review the Fuji X-T4 for its video capabilities. I now use the XT4 as my main vlogging video camera and have done so for the past 2 months. I love this camera, but it's not perfect. If you're thinking about upgrading your video camera to the Fuji X-T4, this video might be helpful.
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"It should be sold with a bow and arrow"..........best quote of the day. Enjoyed the review Thomas, many thanks
yep had to stop the vid on that one loool
My husband was sitting nearby and laughed at that one too. 😁
Same with the GH5 auto focus.
Should have bought a Sony A7S3 I think.....4K, low light & great AF.....
.....or maybe the new A7c, but maybe it’s a tad too early for a verdict on that one.
....that audio digital noise isn’t nice.
Hey Thomas, I actually have a degree in audio, and I was looking through your gear list and saw that the Rode video mic x have a high pass switch (it should be the button in the middle). If you set the high pass filter to 150hz it should reduce the clipping. What you are doing when you engage the filter is cutting out everything below 150hz, and that should help with the wind noise and not stress the preamp in the camera as much. Hope this helps! And sorry if my english is unreadeble, cheers from sweden!
Perfectly readable and probably just helped lots of people. Might just have a look and see if you offer turtorials on UA-cam.
That's awesome thank you. I hope Tom sees this. No need to apologize for your English, you write better than most of my colleagues.
@@AccessiblePhotography sorry I don't but maybe I should 😊
Oooh, this could help a lot. I will have a look at my mic 👍
Ah, sorry. I just realised you said video mic X. I actually haven't have the X on this camera. I have so far only used the Rode Video Micro.
That recording issue is well strange. What I tend to do when filming broll on my X-T3 is: 1) Use the autofocus to acquire focus. 2) Use an assigned AF-hold button + hold it when panning. This even works when it is already recording. This way, I don't have to awkwardly flick to manual focus. I have tutorials on my channel if you need visual examples. Happy shooting ✌🏼
actually you can change the button from hold button to switch button! No need to hold anymore!
I'm so glad that you have gone back to the root of this channel its what I love about it ...
Thomas, you are actually one of the best camera reviewers I have heard. Thanks, the info you provided was really valuable to me.
Absolutely stunning video Thomas. Very inspiring as always.
I don’t use my XT-4 for video but for photography I think it’s autofocus is amazing. I used it at a motorsport event recently and was amazed at how many “hits” I got where the focus was spot on. It’s performance was better than I expected.
Thomas,
so far you're the only one I know who said anything about this strange intermittent audio feedback interference.
I spent countless hours trying to figure out what caused it, changed cables, mics, returned a mic because of it as I thought it was defective when in fact, and you just confirmed it:
it comes from the X-T4 itself.
That just released tension in my body ;)
So thank you, and great work, as and per always.
Cheers from LA.
I have been taking a drink every time Thomas said Solo Video Creator, now I think I need to stop...
After that many if you still can think this means he did not say that much 🤭😝
He's keyword stuffing. After a few days, the automatic closed captions will tag onto his video and pick up all these keywords - then the keywords rank him higher in searches. Old SEO technique. He has been doing this a lot the last few videos and Tom - if you read this, maybe dial it back a little as it's really not subtle. :-) - But then again, if it works for you... :-P
I was so relieved you said “then you are definitely on the wrong video” lol!
Thanks for all your great content. Been binging your videos 🙂
Awesome real world review I generally switch off when things get too technical so this was awesome. I shot my vlogs on an iPhone for ages I was generally happy then upped my game with the canon M50 I’m constantly impressed with the video from this wee camera audio is my next big work on. Thing about solo film making its not only an incredible creative outlet it’s a huge learning curve keeps the old brain cell twitching. As a Fuji fan the XT4 does look amazing and Fiji are so good at responding to user feed back. Cheers for the vid 📷❤️
Hey Tom, Fuji doesn’t let you change autofocus modes during recording a video. I recommend using back button focusing in manual focus mode. I hope that’s helpful
Yep, this is a great solution for the unfortunate autofocus with this camera. If it had reliable autofocus it would be near perfect!
weird cause on the xt-3 am always changing autofocus modes while shooting video...or else i would have sold this lol...i use to shoot like that for some time now
@@rowbradley it will probably be updated very soon. Fuji has had huge changes in focusing abilities with software updates before.
@@WallSt101 Is the autofocus on 2022 still good?
I love my XT4, especially the old school dials arrangement, but confess I’ve yet to use it in anger for video. Fuji are well renown for listening to their customers and i’m sure they will be working hard to resolve any autofocus issues with their generous firmware updates. In all other aspects I’ve found it to be a superb camera.
If you shut off the face/eye detect and you have it in AF-S it will lock-on where you focused, but also afford you the ability to refocus on another subject with a half press of the shutter. Eliminating most of that back and forth hunting. The Face/Eye traking must be off though. Maybe that helps. ✌️
You are an utter inspiration. Love your work. Keep going!!!!
I am a huge Fuji fan and love my X-T2. Considering upgrading to the X-T4, but this video is telling me that from a video perspective it's great except for autofocus and audio...pretty important attributes for a video camera. Makes me think more carefully about the upgrade. Great video...one of the best I've watched - to the point and informative!
I agree with this Thomas. I pretty much put up with it due to the absolute joy I have shooting with the X-T4 and the stills capabilities being stellar!
"This should be sold with a bow & arrow, because it loves to hunt" literally made me laugh out loud. Aside from the obvious skill in making both videos and photos, this is the sort of thing that keeps me watching every video of your channel. Including this one, even if I am not and never plan to become a solo video creator 😂
Very impressive review, Thomas. I like your open, honest and succinct style of real-world uses.🙏
Excellent review Thomas . I was having a hard time choosing a 'vlogging' camera. You have made the choice a lot easier for me . Thanks a lot .
Love the Chilean T-shirt
New subscriber from Chile 🇨🇱❤️, amazing videos!
Hi Thomas, I like your videos so much! You inspire me to go outside and make good photos and videos!
Thanks a lot, man!
Hey Tom, you can still back button autofocus while in manual mode. But it only works before you start recording video.
You just made me realized after watching more than 100 reviews on the cameras on the market, that it is exactly what I need. Flip-out screen, dual sd card slot, 4K 60 fps. Way more important than full frame sensor. Thanks.
best and on to the point review of a camera -- great shots too. i subed
Love Fujifilm. Love the XT-4. My dream camera. Thanks for the review 🤠.
Thank you! I recently ordered a Sony a7C before discovering the XT4, and was kicking myself for potentially getting the wrong camera, but now I feel a little better! Will still try to get my hands on a XT4 to test out before deciding!
Absolutely top review. Weighing up whether to invest in an Xt3 or Xt4 and this has been a huge help. Thanks!
I think Fujifilm would do well to listen to your feedback. Your daily use of the video functionality of the XT4 highlighting areas needed addressing has real merit. Be great if a Firmware update could fix these issues.
I've seen several XT4 reviews and yours is the best. You are the real deal. 👍
Just discovered your channel (friend's recommendation). What a relief, no tech jargon and GREAT sound quality. You've got another subscriber. :)
Hi Tom, as some other viewers have suggested, set the camera to manual focus and you can still autofocus using the AF-on button on the back. This is how many videographers and still shooters operate anyway. As for the audio problem, well I hate to say this but using auto level recording control is for amateurs! But if you must record with auto level control then use a separate Zoom or Olympus dedicated audio recorder (mounted on the camera hot shoe for convenience). This will give the best sound quality anyway but a downside is that you will have to manually synchronise the audio with the video in post production (not that hard really).
The AF-On button does not work while you are recording.
I'm here because it's a new Thomas Heaton video.
I'm pretty sure, that even in manual focus, you can tap the back of the screen once (before you start recording) on the part of the scene you wish to focus on and it will lock focus on that area. That was definitely the case on the X-T3.
Very straightforward review. Very much appreciated.
Very nice and honest review, thanks a lot!
Don't have a fuji and have no intention of switching to fuji but i really enjoy this type of review compared to the ones heavily focused on technical aspects. Hearing about weird bugs found in the field is always fun.
You’ve nailed it for the issues on this camera. I hope Fujifilm watches this video. I’m tired of hearing about their AF improvements which don’t deliver on the promise.
Have you tried turning the wind noise reduction off when you’re using the fluffy bunny on your mic? I wonder if it’s causing the issue. I haven’t come across it on my XT4 but now I’m curious
Never record "auto audio levels" on anything. EVER.
Go home Glen, this is not a music related channel!
@@pastilance1 lol 😂
i am an audio guy.. aaaaand i approve this message 🤣🤣🤣
Name checks out.
Lmao didn't expect you here.
Excellent review and, I must say, interesting approach to cameras review. Thanks for sharing.
Best review ever!! So refreshing to not have a million technical terms shoved into my ears 😂 Thanks so much!
"All I want is a camera that works" exactly!!!
Very detailed, honest and certainly useful review. You should do more of these.
hi there, what is the highest iso that can be used for video, without grain...?
Great testament to this X-T4, I should say, "another great testament to my favorite camera gear by Thomas!" most of which I bought (cough...) thanks to your videos!
Although your preference is auto-level for the mic, try switching to manual and lowering external level to -30db, then boost the audio on your external mic. I found the internal preamp on the X-T4 has noise/interference and this helps attenuate it.
Very decent personal review, and entertaining! Almost made me run out and buy a Fuji, lol. Seriously, you made your points, good going.
Hi Thomas, I‘m just here to say that I enjoy your gear reviews. I don‘t think they‘ve gone wrong, as you say. I like the fact that it‘s not all positive and perfect, and you‘re not trying to sell me a product. When I watch a review, I want to hear opinions from someone who is financially and emotionally invested in the product. The world needs more honest reviews like this. Also, I enjoy the slow pace of your videos, even though it‘s not what most of the people are looking for on YT. Keep it up.
Thomas thank you for all your work and all your videos.
They also ment the world to me. Have been a big fan for a long time, i just wanted to thank you.
Ricky Brin
Thomas, try using the AF-L button to lock focus instead of switching to manual mode. You’ll see a cyan “AF-L” on the screen so you’ll know it’s switched on. Hope this helps.
Nice point haha. AF Lock is a kinda old school way for videographers to control the auto focus. By pressing AF-L button you tell the camera "stop hunting and lock the focus here." When you release AF-L button the camera starts focusing again. I believe people who uses those bulky video cameras are very familiar with this lol.
but nowadays autofocus from sony and canon is just too powerful and smart. basically fully automatic and doesn't require any intervention and people are spoiled. Fuji really needs to catch up on the autofocus.
Fell down the rabbit hole of Fuji XT-4 reviews and I think this review was by far the best and most informative one. Subbed!
I too am a "Solo Film Creator" that enjoys making cinematic travel logs. I love the capabilities and ergonomics of the XT-4 but the autofocus is figuratively the only thing stopping me right now from buying it.
Hej Thomas, do you Edit the h265 files direct out of camera or do you convert to any other format before editing?
The three images shown at 16:09, do you have a video where you processed those images?
So good to see your Fuji 617 show up again, look forward to images from it!
How about the Android/IOS remote app? In the past, if I recall correctly, when using the app Fuji cameras switched to 720p recording. There was no way, afaik, to use the remote app and record 4K on the cameras.
Has this been fixed?
These user experience reviews are so much better than those set up reviews
Thanks for sharing !!
Thanks Thomas, really love my X-T4! Being a solo photo creator myself, it's nice to discover it can shoot video also...
I am seriously considering buying the Fujifilm X-T3 for its lightness for use on hikes glad to hear your positive views on both the X-T3 and X-T4 Thomas makes me more certain :)
XT3 is awesome and a steal nowadays :)
As a X-T4 owner, I approve of this video.
Thank you for the honest review. So many reviewers glossed over the autofocus hunting on X-T3/4 (it’s ‘almost there’, they’d say!). I sold my X-T3 and bought the ‘overpriced, with out-of-date video specs’ EOS R. It’s 8-bit 4:2:0 (I know, the horror), but I can leave it unmanned on a tripod and trust the focus when it’s on a gimbal.
Auto audio level isn't a good thing for any situation. Even in this video there's a weird 'hisssss' sound which could easily be removed in the post.
Anyway, this video was helpful in many other ways. Thanks.
Hey! Did the auto level audio thing give you the unusable clipping stuff with your xt3 to?
Thanks. Great info. Liked!
im not sure if you mentioned this in the video.
What lense do you use? what other accessories?
great review!!
hi, I just bought the xt4 and I noticed that it get warm pretty quickly, like after 20 minutes shooting clips in FHD indoor the bottom part became hot. not that it stopped or anything but I was wondering if it's normal?
But what if we were using Rode wireless go for example? an answer would be appreciated.
Question. Do you ever use a separate voice recorder and lapel mic? Do they work any better than an on-camera mic? Just curious.
Hello Thomas, very interesting and helpful review and nice T-Shirt. Greetings from Chile !!
Great review, thanks! Would love to know which in your experience is the best lens to use on XT4 for video shooting.
I been looking at getting xt3 with 16-80 I don't want a camera for video is the xt4 any better for photos?
Does it have a shutter angle option? So it adjust shutter to double the fps automatically like GH5.
Thanks for review! How do you think will be that camera good for shoot studio backstage?
I haven't used the XT4, but used an XH1 before and moved back to Canon. I love the feel and ease of use of Canon camera :). Just starting making landscape photography video with the M50. Anyway, use what works best for you. Keep inspiring us!
Hi Thomas, I already own a x-t4 but only for stills. I plan to support my photo series with video sequences therefore your review is really helpful for me 👍🏻 can’t wait to to see you work with the pano camera in the field.. 😊
Great review, and fully agree. Regarding the Mic issue, tbh I wouldn't be putting it on auto anyway. I'd combine it with the new VideoMic NTG, it's intelligent enought to deal with clipping and such so you can just set the levels manually and leave them within camera.
Great Review...I joust bought two. Getting them next week!
Seems like a great camera for a "solo film maker". Good thing I'm happy with my Nikon Z50 as a solo film maker, so that I don't have to buy a new camera 😁
You made me laugh when you showed a clip of your camera and tripod toppling over and said you'd also dropped it onto granite then said "it can handle anything I throw at it". I had a giggle and thought don't you mean it can handle anything you throw it at? 😂
I don't get it.
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Thanks, that was helpful
It looks like an amazing camera for video too.
As a fellow Solo Content Creator I thought I would jump in here and recommend the Back Button focus for the switch AF-C to AF-M problem but I see I'm not the only one! 😁
1:19 uuuuh boy :D locking forward to that one
Hey great video. Has the autofocus been fixed with firmware since release or no? Stuck between this and a6600 for in water wave landscapes and surf photography
Thanks for the candid review. This may be what I switch to. Any recommendations for a first lens filming mostly outdoors?
My xt4 always flickers and I don’t know how to fix. Any solution?
what do you think about the XS10 for stills and travel? would you buy somthing like this?
T-heat. XT4 looks amazing, glad you're enjoying.
Agree with what you say about the Eterna profile. I’m new to filmmaking but earlier for stills all profiles that I have used has just been gimmicky. With Fujifilm, not so more. The profiles for the GFX is great - but as you say - the Eterna for video is probably the most useful. It looks extremely good. I shot my whole latest video with the same setup. A tip for your audio - put the audio levels on a custom button, it makes it quite easy to change it.
Any improvements on firmware with regard to the AF since posting this video?
Hey Thomas, which lens are you using on the xt-3 for this video? I love everything in this shot, would you mind sharing your setup (tripod/lights) ? thanks!
Since I bought a fuji camera i found a great pleasure to make photography
Always good to be on top of audio levels even when shooting on auto.
10 months on has there been a firmware update to improve the hunting AF and the sound issues with auto levels ? ??
This was a great Thomas! Would love to see more on your thoughts and experiences with the XT4. I own one but I got it after 'Rona happened so I haven't gone travelling with it yet to test it in harsher conditions.
Two things I though may help though I know this video is months old:
1) For locking using autofocus but shooting manual: You can use the AF even when in manual mode. Just put it in MF mode then use back button focus to lock focus - plus you can see focus peaking!
2) For audio (I went to uni for music production) I find the preamp on the XT4 pretty good for a camera. I have a really loud voice and don't use an external mic yet, so what I do is leave it set so my absolute loudest isn't peaking, and then apply compression and noise reduction to the audio track in premiere. And if there's any really quiet bits I bring it up using Audition dynamic linking in Premiere. I find the fuji audio files can handle the processing, to my ears at least. Not an excuse for fuji but perhaps a workaround so you don't have to remember the change the levels.
Best T-shirt ever!... nice Fuji
review!
Cool tech review Mr H. In fact, I kind of fancy the way you do this - compared to a bunch of tech review UA-camr’s. The thing is that you have serious heavy in-field experience 👍
Try to stay always in manual focus and press the af-l button 😉
I have the same focus problems with my XT30, and it drives me crazy. enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.