@10:35 I'm in love with the way this camera handles the low light situation in this clip. It's still giving nice light gradient on the face with almost no grain or noise! well done fuji
With so many people gushing about the X-T3, its color rendition, the film simulations, great SOOC jpegs, the brilliant WYSIWYG EVF experience and, finally, the amazing 26 MP X-Trans sensor-I really need to believe I must have had a dud. In the four months of owning an X-T3 (purchased new), I could never get myself to loving the colors I was getting from the camera. It would always take a lot of post-processing to make the RAF files look tolerable in my eyes. And even then they'd leave me with a feeling that there was something intrinsically weird about not only the unworldly hues but the texture of the photos and the way they interpreted rather than reflected reality. When I saw SOOC jpegs from this camera on my PC on the first day of shooting, my heart sank. Muddy all over, with unapologetic blacks taking over even when there was only a bit of shadow in front of the lens (the 18-55 kit; I later bought the other two of the "lesser trinity" in a desperate attempt to prove myself wrong); contrast reminiscent of pictures taken with cellphone cameras fifteen years ago. I had purchased this camera with a view to switching to a jpeg-only experience and the results screamed a big "No!". I had also downloaded several sample raw photos to see what I was getting into, and even though I didn't particularly like what I saw, I thought "I can surely do better," and "there's no chance of this not being an awesome camera, it's getting rave reviews everywhere." People say the X-Trans sensor is great for producing sharp images. With all the obvious caveats (overall lens quality, camera movement, shutter speed, the right aperture) out of the way, I must say "not necessarily so." Whatever happens at the in-camera image processing level, it seems to be applying a luminance contrast-based algorithms with a bias towards increasing contrast between neighboring pixels wherever the difference in luminance is within, say, the 60-99 percent range, decreasing contrast wherever the difference is 1-30 percent, and leaving it as is for the middle, 31-59 percent range. I often take woodland photos and what I've just described is particularly noticeable there: individual blades of grass can get razor-sharp delineation when they are set against a background that is much darker or lighter, whereas a presence of a low-contrast backdrop results in the subject apparently merging with it. Individual stones on a footpath may be given sharp edges but the tinier nuances of the grit that forms most of the path are smoothed out to a plaster-like uniformity. (From what I've heard, this has actually proved to be a real boon for portrait photographers as the effects I am referring to reduce the time spent on blemish- and wrinkle removal.) This can also be noticed in the out-of-focus areas in any photo in which the background includes many objects of varying shapes, sizes and luminosity. The camera may seem at a loss as to whether or not it should apply contrast boost (which takes the form of apparent sharpening) to the edges of a contrasty shape which happens to be out of focus ("maybe it's blurry due to camera shake, so let's recover some detail") even though it is further away from the plane of focus, while blending the contours of objects which are more in focus but lack luminosity contrast. While this is not readily perceived in photos where there are many naturally defined lines (man-made structures, rocks, people, faces), any environment filled with discrete, significant details will inevitably suffer from this type of processing. On top of that, it looks like it is well-baked into RAF files. Any tweaking performed later using editing software may only mitigate that effect but not eliminate it. As to the WYSIWYG... Let me put it this way: What I saw with my naked eye was not what I saw through the EVF, was not what I saw on the rear LCD (using Natural LV or the Simulations mode), was not what I previewed later either on the EVF or the back LCD once the photo had been taken, was not what I saw on my PC, and it was not what I got printed. The EVF AUTO brightness mode proved tricky in my woodland environment: fickle, mottled lighting made my eye hurt after a while and confused me as to whether what the EVF was showing me was how the sensor was reading a scene or it was just a momentary spike in display brightness due to the camera figuring it should help me see the little screen properly, after I stepped into a patch of light or perhaps when trees swayed, revealing more of the sky. I didn't use the option to have live histogram displayed. After watching so many reviews touting the capabilities and advantages of the EVF, I thought it should do the trick without a pair of crutches. But hey, I did have the exposure meter right there all the time, didn't I? Yes I did. But-and here come a few "buts": first, my X-T3 seemed to be routinely underexposing by two-thirds to one and a third of a stop, and, with the EVF living its own life in terms of brightness, there was no telling what was happening before I actually transferred the picture to my PC and reviewed it there. But (the second "but"), sometimes the camera would assume the scene was so awfully dark that it dropped the meter to make me believe the sensor needed more light, and... the photo would end up OVERexposed by two-thirds of a stop. Matrix metering appeared to be the least reliable, Average-the least UNreliable. I believe the metering system was simply geared to prioritize highlights protection. I didn't manage to get used to it until the last; with some cameras you do get a "highlight priority" setting; here it was a default setup-in my experience. Again, it is true that I could have customized the screen to display live histogram; however, I am not a fan of cluttering my vision and, at the time, I still believed I could figure the EVF out. (Never happened.) I also tried to set the EVF brightness manually, but soon ran into situations where I couldn't see anything through the EVF after entering an area with a lot more light than before (coming out on a glade from a dense thicket). Constant fidgeting with the small controls made my fingers itch, and what seemed an attractive retro body design when considered at first out of context, turned out a bit of a hindrance and nuisance in the field. I started missing the easier, more direct interaction and the straightforward output of my old D700, its simple button layout and meaty controls. And the OVF that I could look through without eye-strain, framing shots without having to switch the camera on (I rarely see this mentioned as a clear advantage in wildlife photography, when one can use the camera with a big lens as field glasses when waiting for birds, deer etc to enter the scene...). I truly wanted the X-T3 to work out for me. I liked its looks, the size, the build, the biaxially tiltable rear LCD; the weight was nice, especially with the kit 18-55 lens (the 10-24 and the 55-200 weren't too heavy either; by the way: I had to get a second copy of each as the first came defective: the wide-angle wouldn't establish connection with the camera, the telephoto had a grating zoom ring. They both got replaced without a problem). I didn't even mind carrying three spare batteries on a day hike. But what I was missing was the fabled ("legendary") Fujifilm image quality-I just wasn't getting it out of the camera. So the whole point of buying it and replacing the old DSLR had at that point been voided. I often read that the sheer appeal of the X-T3 inspired people to leave their houses and enjoy the experience of taking photos. And I think it's great whenever creative joy is stirred that makes us lead a fuller life to which we contribute through our passion or just a pastime. But I hadn't needed that boost in the first place: all I was after was a camera that would deliver pleasing results, a camera more compact yet at least as capable as the battered gear I'd been using. It just didn't work. I embrace the possibility that I may simply be inept, that the camera was-maybe still is-way above my level. And I well know it works beautifully for so many people. I sometimes even get an itch and find myself considering buying a secondhand X-T3, maybe with a prime or two this time, to use it for photographing IDEAS rather than reality and detail, because I've come to think this is where it might excel, even in my hands. So, to wrap up, I've spilled my guts here prompted by yet another wave of praise directed at a Fujifilm camera, this time the X-T4, coming from a pair of arguably the most likeable photo reviewers on YT. I thought it shouldn't do anyone any harm if I shared my experience. If you like this new camera, i.e. the X-T4, make sure you try it out for yourself first, if possible. Rental is steep where I live, ridiculously so; otherwise I'd have followed my own advice. Balance the pros and cons, make sure you know what you value the most out of the whole photographic experience, and take the plunge. Happy shooting! :-).
If it makes you feel better I don't like Fuji colors either. The footage in the video above doesn't look good to my eyes and the auto-focus is just plain awful for video. I don't like the rendition of the Fuji lenses used either. I'm in love with S-Log 2 and Canon glass so it's what works for you.
I love(d) the metering dial! I must be the only one that changes metering mode frequently! Otherwise, the XT4 is perfect for me. Can't wait to get one!
Great review guys! Loved seeing the shots and vlogging in the market. We came to very similar conclusions in our review and are excited about your point on the Sony a6600!
Yes, September 2018 announcement. From what I hear. Fujifilm were originally going to bring this out in the summer but brought it forward several months. I am hoping because they want to give the X-T4 a year or so on the market before the X-H2 is released in 2021(this last part is a guess).
@@StuartHerrington D6 isn, t shit, it is just very underwhelming. I am not sure that the X-T4 is a big thing the The Olympics,apart, from that they are in Japan.
I use an XT3 for videography/ stills. I hate switching between the two on the XT3, to the extent I bought an X100F to handle stills, as the switchover is just too clunky. I would welcome the new switch between them. I use Manual mainly, so Exp comp is not an issue.
Really appreciate Chris Niccolls style - very informative and engaging/entertaining; also really appreciate Jordan's video insights...thank you all very much for these great, ongoing reviews!!
So, Jordan, how would you compare the XT4 with the Nikon Z6? Personally, I love shooting on the Z6--love the colors and skin tones, and have learned to work around many of its quirks. But shooting the X-H1 I had the same joyful user experience---and there's something---call me crazy--that just flat out feels and looks more cinematic with the Fuji APS-C sensor. But what I'd like is your opinion on this matter.
@@BojanBojovic everyone is entitled to their opinion. I respect yours. For myself, shooting mostly portraits, skin tones are noticeably better on Fuji and Canon.
@@davidc5885 Oh, of course everyone has an opinion however some opinions are just stupid. 😃 Jokes aside I agree there is a difference, Nikon skin tones are little bit green while Canon more on the red side, but for me personally the difference is so small it is irrelevant, also for me personally there is absolutely no difference as I edit all my photos from RAW. I understand people like more one or the other, but there is not right or wrong here just different, vanilla or chocolate ice cream as you said. 🖖
Thanks for the video guys.. You're always my N1 ppl for these sorts of videos. I understand it is a pre-production unit....and perhaps it is just me... _ as this is just a camera...but I thought you would be more excited. Again..maybe my expectations are too high.. I've been 'waiting for this camera' ever since I got my X-T20.. You mention the APSC Sonys .... and that this being their direct competitor . that's true..but I am VERY looking forward to get my hands on my X-T4...and put it aide by side with my A7III. I'm pretty sure that the X-T4 will come out ahead in almost every aspect. If the X-T3 was way up there on your awards...I'm pretty much convinced the X-T4 will win best camera of the year, now. I'm pretty curious about Fujifilm having said they're very much considering a B&W sensor/camera, much like the new Leica you guys reviewed. Cheers from Portugal
Looks sweet. The only change I am not on board with is the metering switch!. I am not sure why anyone found it so hard to slide the previous switch to the stop without looking up to know you were in video mode. I hope you can program a dial to metering mode selection to get that quick functionality back.
This was filmed with the standard Eterna. The Bleach Bypass is a pretty specialized look. I wouldn’t use it for this type of video. Maybe a short film about the isolation of modern life. But not a camera review. Jordan @ DPReview TV
Great per usual guys. In this episode in particular I found myself turning up and down the volume. I highly recommend figuring out a nice workflow that can keep things very consistent in the volume department. Thanks!
They should be using a Zoom remote recorder with the Lava mic and the sound would be more constant. The in camera recording with a Rodes mic is just not as good or reliable.
This is one Camera that other manufacturers should take full notice on ... From ergonomics & beautiful looks, fully articulating screen, easy still/movie switch, packed with Cinematic features,etc.... As Hughe Branson said quite correctly, " Boundary Busting, Headache inducing, & Jolt to rest of industry ",.. I wish this was a full frame camera then it would have taken the Crown ....well done FUJI 👌👌👌👏👏👏
Just picked up the X-T30. Wonderful camera with pretty much the same sensor. I'm new to Fuji but loving most of the experience so far. Interesting to see that they moved the Q button out of the way from people's thumbs. My other problem is with the front dial. I keep accidentally changing the ISO.
In many DPReview videos, we see Jordan giving very detailed and useful information regarding each individual camera's video settings and capabilities. In several DPReview videos, Jordan gives lots of very useful information with regards to how he edits / enhances / processes the videos in preparation for posting to UA-cam. What would be really useful (as so many UA-camrs, including myself, shoot our content on iPhones) would be to see how Jordan would film/record a video for DPReview. Then how Jordan would edit and post-process the video in preparation for posting ?? This would certainly be a very useful video for many DPReview followers/subscribers.
Good first look, surprised about the bugs, that's not typical. Great to see IBIS coming to X-T form factor. Agree on the customization of the list of films sims - I mean does *anyone* ever use Sepia? When was the last time you saw a sepia-look photo shot in the last 50 years?
Thank you for this wonderful review. Can you please tell me how's Rokinon Samyang 12mm lens for Vlogging with this Camera ? & How's this camera for Time-lapse videos? I really appreciate 🙏
Hello. Thanks for all this info. I already have an XT2 which I am delighted with. I would like to switch to the XT4, but also having all the Nikon equipment, I hesitate between the XT4 and the Nikon Z7. What do you think ?
Nice vid again. Interesting I wonder why Fuji not given the nice 16-9 screen to this camera which I like as on the A7 and now T200 thanks guys for the vi interesting points cost of the camera compared to the xt3 ?.
I understand the pre-production concept and the idea of being the first among the firsts but at the end of the day it's kind of frustrating as I never really know what to expect. Anyway thanks for sharing!
what is it exactly that you're expecting? if you owned the X-T3, you already know what to expect. and for sure, lots of firmware updates making the camera better with each passing year.
Have you tried using the 240fps when focused to infinity? I wonder how much detail it can resolve before we get moire and aliasing? It would be nice to compare it to the GH5's 180fps and the GH5S 240fps.
This camera is the dream UA-camr video maker/vlogging camera. If the XT3 had the articulating screen I would've bought it but for that I chose Canon. Now this has it and all the record modes for b roll, action, regular cinematic. My question is will autofocus work in 1080p 60/120/240?
coming from a canon t7i/750D I want an upgrade in IQ. my main reason for jumping to something like an EOS R would be IQ, and I don't really care that much about video. however I mainly focus on wildlife and landscape photography, and the EOS R with glass is just a bit too expensive to justify for me. and IBIS in the xt4 is a really really really nice to have feature. IQ wise, where would you say this sits?
@@aceflibble people who want to enter videography business and filming interviews. You do not want to interrupt people in the interview just to start filming again.
Sadly, there's still a 30 minute record limit. This applies to the final output length of slow-motion clips as well, so a 1080/240P clip output at 24P (1/10th speed) can only be three minutes long in real time, which creates a 30 minute clip.
For longer recording times you can use and external PD battery and an external monitor/recorder. I do artists talks that way and I could do nine hours continuous with my current setup with the X-T3. So, way more than I would ever need.
aceflibble it can be convenient for filming videocasts, talks, debates etc. if they at least let us hack the firmware or something. This way it’s Sony only :(
Looks like a lot of the video issues have been ironed out---definitely hope to buy one for exclusive video shooting. IBIS makes all the difference in what I do, using primarily 3rd party lenses. But of all the sins of omission that failure of Fuji to provide waveforms hurts the most---really, really need that for LOG shooting.
No surprise that it doesn't add much for a stills photographer. According to the reviews of XT3, that didn't give much more either. As a stills shooter, there is no rhyme or reason to upgrade my XT2. I don't seem to be the focus of their R&D. It seems video is where the improvements are taking place.
Has exposure stepping been addressed when shooting video? That was a deal-breaker for me with the X-T3. Seeing exposure change in very visible steps when lighting changes was not a good look.
Haha at 0:36 you can see aliasing on the diagonal fabric due to the x-trans sensor :D But wow the video quality look absolutely perfect to me. I'd say even better than the Panasonic S1? The sharp details, that oversampling and those colors, that's what I'd love to do.
The missing headphone/mic jack... Actually, this doesn't seem to be the case. The official spec linked by Jonas Rask in his blog mentions a 3.5mm jack. Also, it seems that there were 2 different pre-production cameras sent out: the one sent to The Verge, Dpreview, etc was made in Japan and only had the USB-C port, the one sent later to UA-camrs was made in China (where the camera is actually produced) and had the 3.5mm port. You can spot the made in Japan/China difference easily whenever the SD card door is open in reviews. The jack is definitely there in other UA-cam reviews.
Depends what lenses you want to use. If you use the 18 55 for your work the xt3 is more than capable. If you want to film with a prime lens maybe the xt4 is a better buy.
@@Aksunkuvat as said in the specs: 14 bit RAW. So dynamic range is Max 14 bit. Since Tiff only supports 8 or 16 bit, you typical choose 16 bit in photoshop.
I guess we can never have enough low saturation profiles to hike up to +4 outside of rainy days. Cc, Ns, E, and now bypass. Hopefully we get a nice saturated Reala simulation next. "Provia", Astia, and Velvia shipped with the X-Pro 1.
1:27 everyone in Canada wears lumberjack shirts. Photographer and subject both in them haha.
@10:35 I'm in love with the way this camera handles the low light situation in this clip. It's still giving nice light gradient on the face with almost no grain or noise! well done fuji
With so many people gushing about the X-T3, its color rendition, the film simulations, great SOOC jpegs, the brilliant WYSIWYG EVF experience and, finally, the amazing 26 MP X-Trans sensor-I really need to believe I must have had a dud. In the four months of owning an X-T3 (purchased new), I could never get myself to loving the colors I was getting from the camera. It would always take a lot of post-processing to make the RAF files look tolerable in my eyes. And even then they'd leave me with a feeling that there was something intrinsically weird about not only the unworldly hues but the texture of the photos and the way they interpreted rather than reflected reality.
When I saw SOOC jpegs from this camera on my PC on the first day of shooting, my heart sank. Muddy all over, with unapologetic blacks taking over even when there was only a bit of shadow in front of the lens (the 18-55 kit; I later bought the other two of the "lesser trinity" in a desperate attempt to prove myself wrong); contrast reminiscent of pictures taken with cellphone cameras fifteen years ago. I had purchased this camera with a view to switching to a jpeg-only experience and the results screamed a big "No!". I had also downloaded several sample raw photos to see what I was getting into, and even though I didn't particularly like what I saw, I thought "I can surely do better," and "there's no chance of this not being an awesome camera, it's getting rave reviews everywhere."
People say the X-Trans sensor is great for producing sharp images. With all the obvious caveats (overall lens quality, camera movement, shutter speed, the right aperture) out of the way, I must say "not necessarily so." Whatever happens at the in-camera image processing level, it seems to be applying a luminance contrast-based algorithms with a bias towards increasing contrast between neighboring pixels wherever the difference in luminance is within, say, the 60-99 percent range, decreasing contrast wherever the difference is 1-30 percent, and leaving it as is for the middle, 31-59 percent range. I often take woodland photos and what I've just described is particularly noticeable there: individual blades of grass can get razor-sharp delineation when they are set against a background that is much darker or lighter, whereas a presence of a low-contrast backdrop results in the subject apparently merging with it. Individual stones on a footpath may be given sharp edges but the tinier nuances of the grit that forms most of the path are smoothed out to a plaster-like uniformity. (From what I've heard, this has actually proved to be a real boon for portrait photographers as the effects I am referring to reduce the time spent on blemish- and wrinkle removal.) This can also be noticed in the out-of-focus areas in any photo in which the background includes many objects of varying shapes, sizes and luminosity. The camera may seem at a loss as to whether or not it should apply contrast boost (which takes the form of apparent sharpening) to the edges of a contrasty shape which happens to be out of focus ("maybe it's blurry due to camera shake, so let's recover some detail") even though it is further away from the plane of focus, while blending the contours of objects which are more in focus but lack luminosity contrast. While this is not readily perceived in photos where there are many naturally defined lines (man-made structures, rocks, people, faces), any environment filled with discrete, significant details will inevitably suffer from this type of processing. On top of that, it looks like it is well-baked into RAF files. Any tweaking performed later using editing software may only mitigate that effect but not eliminate it.
As to the WYSIWYG... Let me put it this way: What I saw with my naked eye was not what I saw through the EVF, was not what I saw on the rear LCD (using Natural LV or the Simulations mode), was not what I previewed later either on the EVF or the back LCD once the photo had been taken, was not what I saw on my PC, and it was not what I got printed. The EVF AUTO brightness mode proved tricky in my woodland environment: fickle, mottled lighting made my eye hurt after a while and confused me as to whether what the EVF was showing me was how the sensor was reading a scene or it was just a momentary spike in display brightness due to the camera figuring it should help me see the little screen properly, after I stepped into a patch of light or perhaps when trees swayed, revealing more of the sky. I didn't use the option to have live histogram displayed. After watching so many reviews touting the capabilities and advantages of the EVF, I thought it should do the trick without a pair of crutches. But hey, I did have the exposure meter right there all the time, didn't I? Yes I did. But-and here come a few "buts": first, my X-T3 seemed to be routinely underexposing by two-thirds to one and a third of a stop, and, with the EVF living its own life in terms of brightness, there was no telling what was happening before I actually transferred the picture to my PC and reviewed it there. But (the second "but"), sometimes the camera would assume the scene was so awfully dark that it dropped the meter to make me believe the sensor needed more light, and... the photo would end up OVERexposed by two-thirds of a stop. Matrix metering appeared to be the least reliable, Average-the least UNreliable. I believe the metering system was simply geared to prioritize highlights protection. I didn't manage to get used to it until the last; with some cameras you do get a "highlight priority" setting; here it was a default setup-in my experience. Again, it is true that I could have customized the screen to display live histogram; however, I am not a fan of cluttering my vision and, at the time, I still believed I could figure the EVF out. (Never happened.) I also tried to set the EVF brightness manually, but soon ran into situations where I couldn't see anything through the EVF after entering an area with a lot more light than before (coming out on a glade from a dense thicket).
Constant fidgeting with the small controls made my fingers itch, and what seemed an attractive retro body design when considered at first out of context, turned out a bit of a hindrance and nuisance in the field. I started missing the easier, more direct interaction and the straightforward output of my old D700, its simple button layout and meaty controls. And the OVF that I could look through without eye-strain, framing shots without having to switch the camera on (I rarely see this mentioned as a clear advantage in wildlife photography, when one can use the camera with a big lens as field glasses when waiting for birds, deer etc to enter the scene...). I truly wanted the X-T3 to work out for me. I liked its looks, the size, the build, the biaxially tiltable rear LCD; the weight was nice, especially with the kit 18-55 lens (the 10-24 and the 55-200 weren't too heavy either; by the way: I had to get a second copy of each as the first came defective: the wide-angle wouldn't establish connection with the camera, the telephoto had a grating zoom ring. They both got replaced without a problem). I didn't even mind carrying three spare batteries on a day hike. But what I was missing was the fabled ("legendary") Fujifilm image quality-I just wasn't getting it out of the camera. So the whole point of buying it and replacing the old DSLR had at that point been voided.
I often read that the sheer appeal of the X-T3 inspired people to leave their houses and enjoy the experience of taking photos. And I think it's great whenever creative joy is stirred that makes us lead a fuller life to which we contribute through our passion or just a pastime. But I hadn't needed that boost in the first place: all I was after was a camera that would deliver pleasing results, a camera more compact yet at least as capable as the battered gear I'd been using. It just didn't work. I embrace the possibility that I may simply be inept, that the camera was-maybe still is-way above my level. And I well know it works beautifully for so many people. I sometimes even get an itch and find myself considering buying a secondhand X-T3, maybe with a prime or two this time, to use it for photographing IDEAS rather than reality and detail, because I've come to think this is where it might excel, even in my hands.
So, to wrap up, I've spilled my guts here prompted by yet another wave of praise directed at a Fujifilm camera, this time the X-T4, coming from a pair of arguably the most likeable photo reviewers on YT. I thought it shouldn't do anyone any harm if I shared my experience. If you like this new camera, i.e. the X-T4, make sure you try it out for yourself first, if possible. Rental is steep where I live, ridiculously so; otherwise I'd have followed my own advice. Balance the pros and cons, make sure you know what you value the most out of the whole photographic experience, and take the plunge. Happy shooting! :-).
If it makes you feel better I don't like Fuji colors either. The footage in the video above doesn't look good to my eyes and the auto-focus is just plain awful for video. I don't like the rendition of the Fuji lenses used either. I'm in love with S-Log 2 and Canon glass so it's what works for you.
@@Makta972 your comment is dead on, hipsters love Fuji.
Outstanding handheld stability and sharpness! Hard to believe where prosumer is standing now. Would love to see 60fps video. Thanks!
Cameras are driving me CRAZY! I want them all! 😂😂
I know right? I want an XPro3 so bad but considering the XT4 is the same price I don't know which one to get :( (also want an X100V haha)
I love(d) the metering dial! I must be the only one that changes metering mode frequently! Otherwise, the XT4 is perfect for me. Can't wait to get one!
Me too, i like having spot meter on the fly.
@@AmeriMutt76 i think with the x-t4 you would rather just compensate the exposure with the dial than switch to spot, does work good too
Yeah I liked it a lot as someone who shoots a lot of birds and wildlife in a lot of situations where I can’t control the light
One of my most used dials as well 😉
I actually love the look of the Eterna Bleach Bypass.
Great for modern architectural photography
Looks interesting to me as well. Depends on what you want to use it. Certainly a look that is not often seen and therefore will stand out.
Young Chris Is The Best Chris
Omg... Chris looked so good when shot with the FS700.
Still good now, but just... older (and more awesome).
I disagree, younger isn't always better.
I feel a serious man crush. His hair is still 11/10.
Peter Lemke He should be in a shampoo commercial or something. 😂
@@Majutsushi88 As a middle aged bald man l'm always envious of a man with a luxurious crop of hair.
Wow this Crazy, X-T4 slow motion In Full HD Until 240FPS Thats Real Slow Mo, I'm Exciting With This
This is a pretty sweet camera.
Great review guys! Loved seeing the shots and vlogging in the market. We came to very similar conclusions in our review and are excited about your point on the Sony a6600!
I was gonna say, didn’t the XT3 just come out?? But I guess that was Sept 2018
we are old enough to ignore how fast time flies, bro. Hahaha
And people say Sony releases cameras fast. 3 year cycle for them, 1.5 for Fuji, it seems...
Yes, September 2018 announcement. From what I hear. Fujifilm were originally going to bring this out in the summer but brought it forward several months. I am hoping because they want to give the X-T4 a year or so on the market before the X-H2 is released in 2021(this last part is a guess).
@@MichaelLaing71 Tokyo Olympics, hence why the Nikon D6 is shit, because it's a rushed upgrade to sell units for the local Olympics.
@@StuartHerrington D6 isn, t shit, it is just very underwhelming. I am not sure that the X-T4 is a big thing the The Olympics,apart, from that they are in Japan.
I use an XT3 for videography/ stills. I hate switching between the two on the XT3, to the extent I bought an X100F to handle stills, as the switchover is just too clunky. I would welcome the new switch between them. I use Manual mainly, so Exp comp is not an issue.
7:05 - That's a harsh cut on the 'especially the videographers' lol.
Agreed.
I'm guessing a whole rack of pickles crashed in the background right after he said " love this" and they had to salvage the footage.
Really appreciate Chris Niccolls style - very informative and engaging/entertaining; also really appreciate Jordan's video insights...thank you all very much for these great, ongoing reviews!!
Another great review, nice to see it in hand. It looks stunning. Logic with the button changes
So, Jordan, how would you compare the XT4 with the Nikon Z6? Personally, I love shooting on the Z6--love the colors and skin tones, and have learned to work around many of its quirks. But shooting the X-H1 I had the same joyful user experience---and there's something---call me crazy--that just flat out feels and looks more cinematic with the Fuji APS-C sensor.
But what I'd like is your opinion on this matter.
Fuji color science is just amazing.
@@davidc5885 Color science is overrated. In blind test majority of people simply do not recognize their favorite camera.
I prefer the Nikon colors personally. Also Nikon's lenses perform better in low light, the Z-system is superior in many ways.
@@BojanBojovic everyone is entitled to their opinion. I respect yours. For myself, shooting mostly portraits, skin tones are noticeably better on Fuji and Canon.
@@davidc5885 Oh, of course everyone has an opinion however some opinions are just stupid. 😃
Jokes aside I agree there is a difference, Nikon skin tones are little bit green while Canon more on the red side, but for me personally the difference is so small it is irrelevant, also for me personally there is absolutely no difference as I edit all my photos from RAW.
I understand people like more one or the other, but there is not right or wrong here just different, vanilla or chocolate ice cream as you said. 🖖
I am happy to see images taken with the 18-55 OIS; it renders beautifully! Cheers from British Columbia
Finally!! A fully articulating screen. Thank you, Fujifilm!
I hate the fact that it has an articulating screen.
I really appreciate the quality of your review !
I hope X-E4 inherits a lot from latest Fuji models.
Yeah i would love xe4 with flip screen that can hide the screen make it like a film camera
rumored to be cancelled and the X-E range dropped. I hope that is not the case but Fuji Rumors published that some time ago.
In video mode, does the exposure still "step up" on auto-iso?
Does the digital stabilization use a gyro like GoPro?
This video was very helpful. I'm currently using an X-T20, which means the X-T4 is a big step up for a lot of the features.
Thanks for the video guys.. You're always my N1 ppl for these sorts of videos.
I understand it is a pre-production unit....and perhaps it is just me... _ as this is just a camera...but I thought you would be more excited. Again..maybe my expectations are too high.. I've been 'waiting for this camera' ever since I got my X-T20..
You mention the APSC Sonys .... and that this being their direct competitor . that's true..but I am VERY looking forward to get my hands on my X-T4...and put it aide by side with my A7III.
I'm pretty sure that the X-T4 will come out ahead in almost every aspect.
If the X-T3 was way up there on your awards...I'm pretty much convinced the X-T4 will win best camera of the year, now.
I'm pretty curious about Fujifilm having said they're very much considering a B&W sensor/camera, much like the new Leica you guys reviewed.
Cheers from Portugal
Looks sweet. The only change I am not on board with is the metering switch!. I am not sure why anyone found it so hard to slide the previous switch to the stop without looking up to know you were in video mode. I hope you can program a dial to metering mode selection to get that quick functionality back.
Filmed with the new eterna PP?
This was filmed with the standard Eterna. The Bleach Bypass is a pretty specialized look. I wouldn’t use it for this type of video.
Maybe a short film about the isolation of modern life. But not a camera review.
Jordan @ DPReview TV
That the camera didn't seize up when you shot the picture of me speaks well for the new Fuji's durability!
Thanks good video good camera/ is they use body ibs or in lens only
still have my X-T1. Wondering if now would be the time to upgrade to the X-T3 or X-T4. Haven't been convinced yet...
Great per usual guys. In this episode in particular I found myself turning up and down the volume. I highly recommend figuring out a nice workflow that can keep things very consistent in the volume department. Thanks!
They should be using a Zoom remote recorder with the Lava mic and the sound would be more constant.
The in camera recording with a Rodes mic is just not as good or reliable.
This is everything I wanted in the X-T3! Perfect camera for me with my random lenses from other brands. Great reviews guys!
Definitely a great upgrade with the FF screen and ibis... Any guess on what’s the highest usable iso limit for video?
Love your reviews. Funny, informative and educational :) Will there be a review of the final product?
I still shoot cinematic videos on my xt3. Still a beast of a camera. The xt4 is too tempting. Thanks for sharing this video! Very informative.
Nice video but fuji improved the auto-iso for video and is it possible to record the sound in 120p ?
Thanks guys for another stellar review. It's so good to see Fujij doing their thing.
So you mentioned where the metering dial no longer is. So where did they put it for those of us that use spot meters often?
This is one Camera that other manufacturers should take full notice on ...
From ergonomics & beautiful looks, fully articulating screen, easy still/movie switch, packed with Cinematic features,etc....
As Hughe Branson said quite correctly, " Boundary Busting, Headache inducing, & Jolt to rest of industry ",..
I wish this was a full frame camera then it would have taken the Crown ....well done FUJI 👌👌👌👏👏👏
When operating the movie lever, are the values used for previous exposures stored respectively? Are both still movies stored with the same value?
Yes.
Patrick Tomasso wow each work?
@@MAKEFILM Yeah they are isolated settings. You can swap back and forth as you wish.
Can you fit two batteries in the grip and are they the new ones?
Just picked up the X-T30. Wonderful camera with pretty much the same sensor. I'm new to Fuji but loving most of the experience so far. Interesting to see that they moved the Q button out of the way from people's thumbs. My other problem is with the front dial. I keep accidentally changing the ISO.
In many DPReview videos, we see Jordan giving very detailed and useful information regarding each individual camera's video settings and capabilities.
In several DPReview videos, Jordan gives lots of very useful information with regards to how he edits / enhances / processes the videos in preparation for posting to UA-cam.
What would be really useful (as so many UA-camrs, including myself, shoot our content on iPhones) would be to see how Jordan would film/record a video for DPReview. Then how Jordan would edit and post-process the video in preparation for posting ??
This would certainly be a very useful video for many DPReview followers/subscribers.
Good first look, surprised about the bugs, that's not typical. Great to see IBIS coming to X-T form factor. Agree on the customization of the list of films sims - I mean does *anyone* ever use Sepia? When was the last time you saw a sepia-look photo shot in the last 50 years?
Thank you for this wonderful review. Can you please tell me how's Rokinon Samyang 12mm lens for Vlogging with this Camera ?
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How's this camera for Time-lapse videos?
I really appreciate 🙏
In terms of out of camera color - this is the nicest looking DPReview video.
@@aceflibble Marvel movies look like shit. There's entire video essays about it on UA-cam.
@@aceflibble No.
REALLY good production on these videos. Nice job on the content, too.
This is very exciting! Finally!!!
Great video! What did you use for your audio?
Hello. Thanks for all this info. I already have an XT2 which I am delighted with. I would like to switch to the XT4, but also having all the Nikon equipment, I hesitate between the XT4 and the Nikon Z7. What do you think ?
Will you be reviewing the xt4 again when you're able to get a unit that is not pre-production? I would love to hear your thoughts on the new HDR mode.
Nice vid again. Interesting I wonder why Fuji not given the nice 16-9 screen to this camera which I like as on the A7 and now T200 thanks guys for the vi interesting points cost of the camera compared to the xt3 ?.
Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the review.
Awesome Camera, would love to see this in a t-30 form factor one day
what camera are you using in the 11:19 of the video ?, because its so vibrant and balance
Hey team, the audio you captured in the market is really good! Can I ask, what was the audio setup you used when recording in the busy market place?
I understand the pre-production concept and the idea of being the first among the firsts but at the end of the day it's kind of frustrating as I never really know what to expect. Anyway thanks for sharing!
what is it exactly that you're expecting? if you owned the X-T3, you already know what to expect. and for sure, lots of firmware updates making the camera better with each passing year.
@Carlos Vega Why are you here then?
@Carlos Vega wait... what's this? a review uploaded by you? oh right, you don't review anything. hehehe ua-cam.com/video/_3PE8j77g4Q/v-deo.html
@@JonPais Pantsed! Next!
@Carlos Vega I love that this is a first impressions and not a review. Maybe you just can't read.
Did they increase the dynamic range at all for the camera?
Have you tried using the 240fps when focused to infinity? I wonder how much detail it can resolve before we get moire and aliasing? It would be nice to compare it to the GH5's 180fps and the GH5S 240fps.
Would it be possible to do a comparison between the Fujifilm X-T4 vs. the Panasonic S1H?
What's the best telephoto lens for this camera for hummingbird videography? Thanks!
This camera is the dream UA-camr video maker/vlogging camera. If the XT3 had the articulating screen I would've bought it but for that I chose Canon. Now this has it and all the record modes for b roll, action, regular cinematic. My question is will autofocus work in 1080p 60/120/240?
great review guys, super informative. thanks so much!
Hi. Can you move the focus area while AEL is active? Or is it locked like on all the other older FUJIFILM cameras?
My dream camera. The first thing that has made me think about ditching my G9. Will depend a lot on cost.
Hi Chris what is the recording time possible for video ? is it unlimited ?
coming from a canon t7i/750D I want an upgrade in IQ. my main reason for jumping to something like an EOS R would be IQ, and I don't really care that much about video. however I mainly focus on wildlife and landscape photography, and the EOS R with glass is just a bit too expensive to justify for me. and IBIS in the xt4 is a really really really nice to have feature. IQ wise, where would you say this sits?
Great video. Jordan, what lens are you using for the sit down shots with Chris?
Any observations on overheating while recording 4k60? My x-t2 would shut down due to heat fairly quickly - 15 minutes or so (using external power).
Wow, I love it (and will definitely buy it). One questions: Is there still restrictions about the recording time, as with the XT-3?
the release I saw said 20 minutes.
@@aceflibble people who want to enter videography business and filming interviews. You do not want to interrupt people in the interview just to start filming again.
Sadly, there's still a 30 minute record limit. This applies to the final output length of slow-motion clips as well, so a 1080/240P clip output at 24P (1/10th speed) can only be three minutes long in real time, which creates a 30 minute clip.
For longer recording times you can use and external PD battery and an external monitor/recorder. I do artists talks that way and I could do nine hours continuous with my current setup with the X-T3. So, way more than I would ever need.
aceflibble it can be convenient for filming videocasts, talks, debates etc. if they at least let us hack the firmware or something. This way it’s Sony only :(
Looks like a lot of the video issues have been ironed out---definitely hope to buy one for exclusive video shooting.
IBIS makes all the difference in what I do, using primarily 3rd party lenses.
But of all the sins of omission that failure of Fuji to provide waveforms hurts the most---really, really need that for LOG shooting.
Hi guys do you think this will bring a price drop to the xt3 and how much? Thanjs for the excellent video
I think Fuji's aim is for a newcomer photographer like me. for me, that is the perfect camera. It has everything for me to learn and explore
One quick question - is that aliasing on the shoulder strap at 0:42 and if so was it in the original?
What's the longest shutter speed when doing timelapses?
I can’t wait for the x-t40 now
No surprise that it doesn't add much for a stills photographer. According to the reviews of XT3, that didn't give much more either. As a stills shooter, there is no rhyme or reason to upgrade my XT2. I don't seem to be the focus of their R&D. It seems video is where the improvements are taking place.
Does this still have a 1.18x crop in 4k60p?
Has exposure stepping been addressed when shooting video? That was a deal-breaker for me with the X-T3. Seeing exposure change in very visible steps when lighting changes was not a good look.
how about sensor look/door when it is off - for changing lenses etc. ? Like the Canon R.
Is the same color profile used for all the video shots?
The entire video was shot with Eterna profile, and tweaked in post for colour and contrast,
@@thatjordandrake thanks for letting me know!
Nice presentation...but why would you even consider comparing the XT4 to the A6600?
is the crop gone in 4k60?
Поздравляю, у вас лучший первый взгляд на новый топ от Фуджи! Благодарю!
Very nice but I’m going to stick with my apparently obsolete XH1 bodies for the foreseeable future, I don’t need 240fps HD or 60fps 4K
so glad i didn't upgraded to an xt 3. my xt 2 served me well, but i think it is time for that upgrade, just for the ibis
Haha at 0:36 you can see aliasing on the diagonal fabric due to the x-trans sensor :D
But wow the video quality look absolutely perfect to me. I'd say even better than the Panasonic S1? The sharp details, that oversampling and those colors, that's what I'd love to do.
5:55 ... you like the "carroteristics" well said. 😂🤣
The missing headphone/mic jack... Actually, this doesn't seem to be the case. The official spec linked by Jonas Rask in his blog mentions a 3.5mm jack. Also, it seems that there were 2 different pre-production cameras sent out: the one sent to The Verge, Dpreview, etc was made in Japan and only had the USB-C port, the one sent later to UA-camrs was made in China (where the camera is actually produced) and had the 3.5mm port.
You can spot the made in Japan/China difference easily whenever the SD card door is open in reviews. The jack is definitely there in other UA-cam reviews.
2:40 how does the joystick position feel? Was too low for me on the x-t3
Video specs: time recording limitations? dinamyc range?
The usb-c can be used with headphones to monitor audio? Did i understand that correctly?
Yes, with a dongle.
This one or the discounted x t3? for my first fuji camera, and for still photo use, thanks
Depends what lenses you want to use. If you use the 18 55 for your work the xt3 is more than capable. If you want to film with a prime lens maybe the xt4 is a better buy.
Does slow motion offer AF-C? Higher bit rate?
So nice! I hope they do firmware update to xt3 because all can be in xt3 ( no ibis and flip screen) but new tracking af system for video can.
16bit Tiff files. Brings also to the table.
@** fujifilm-x.com/fi-fi/products/cameras/x-t4/specifications/
@@Aksunkuvat as said in the specs: 14 bit RAW. So dynamic range is Max 14 bit. Since Tiff only supports 8 or 16 bit, you typical choose 16 bit in photoshop.
Was the video 'straight-out-of-camera'? Or did you grade it in post?
What bag is on Chris?
Wow,watching this video,im very interested review Fujifilm XT4
I guess we can never have enough low saturation profiles to hike up to +4 outside of rainy days. Cc, Ns, E, and now bypass. Hopefully we get a nice saturated Reala simulation next. "Provia", Astia, and Velvia shipped with the X-Pro 1.