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Best Video Settings for the Fuji X-T20 Video
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- Опубліковано 8 бер 2017
- The best video settings for the Fuji X-T20, for novices who'd like to get up to speed quickly without reading the manual. And some advanced tips.
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Simple and clear info, without wasting time with random stuff. Loved it! Thank you!
Thanks for understanding what my intentions are with my channel, and thanks for your very kind words.
I've had this camera for 2 years and just started using it for video. This is so helpful!!
It's always nice to read that my videos are appreciated and useful, thanks.
Maarten you're the best youtuber for X-T20 information. Great video.
Very kind of you, thanks for commenting. Full review in two weeks.
Maarten Heilbron hi maarteen please make videos regarding heating issue on Fujifilm x-T20. And solution.. Thank you
Thanks for your request, but I don't think I can work that into my editorial schedule.
Wham bam. Everything I wanted to know about video on the x-T20. No fluff or drama. Appreciate your content!!
It was very kind of you to take the time to comment. Thanks, appreciated.
Awesome Maarten. I was struggling to handle the X-T20. Your video makes my day and clears my understanding within a few minutes. Thank you so much.
Glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know that my video is useful and appreciated.
Dear Maarten, thank you so much! I'm a novice in video recording and just needed to set this camera right for blogging and understand basic settings. You saved my day!
It always gives me great pleasure to read that my videos are useful and helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Eminently helpful, concise and relevant. You are awesome!!
How kind, thanks for taking the time to comment, appreciated.
I have an X-T20, with the XF 18-55mm lens. The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know! Thanks for the quick wealth of info. I'll be reviewing this several times I'm sure!! I've noticed the video footage isn't too good unless on a tripod.. I'm probably not the smoothest. Definitely looking into a gimbal for this as I'm going to be using it for video a fair amount of the time. Thanks again
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. I nearly always shoot with a tripod, sometimes with a gimbal.
Thank you Maarten. Long time on UA-cam but this is my first comment. Such a usefull info, short and well explained.
How nice to hear from you - always a pleasure to read kind words from my viewers.
Superb information, direct and clear. Thank you
Thank you for your kind words.
I had not shot any video with my XT20 and my family asked me to do some for Thanksgiving. While they were cooking dinner I found your video, which was refreshingly quick and to the point! I shot some very good video using your settings! Thanks!
I cannot think of a nicer compliment - thank you so very much for your kind words.
I'm incredibly happy that I stumbled across your UA-cam channel. You're the first one to explain the camera from the ground up and this video has been a tremendous help.
One question though:
Do all Fuji cameras lack the ability to change settings while recording?
Hope you're doing well and greetings from Germany!
I assume you mean while recording video. Which settings are you trying to adjust?
He’s spent more time holding cameras than I’ve been alive. What a great video.
Thanks for the kind, if slightly ageist, comments.
You're a great guy. straight to the point with some tips.
That’s very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
WOW. you explained it well. Thanks a lot
You are most welcome, thank you for your kind words.
short and to the point, thanks again
So glad to hear you appreciate my videos, thanks for commenting.
An excellent presentation! 👌 I shall use its tips and instructions to set my Fujifilm X-T20 to Video Mode whenever I need to.
Thank you, Maarten Heilbron!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting.
Highly appreciate your brief and to-the-point video. My regards.
It’s always nice to hear from viewers who appreciate my videos, thanks for taking the time to comment.
thank you this has been the most useful video ive seen on this. just one note- you talked and showed things a bit too fast had to rewatch sections multiple times to adjust my camera. but overall 10/10 video. thank you for recording it.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind words.
This was the best camera video I’ve ever seen.
That's so kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Good explanation, thank you.
Always nice to hear from a viewer who's enjoyed my videos, thanks!
Thanks for your tutorial.❤❤❤❤❤
A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.
EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE
Thank you very much.
You have amazing videos! Thank you
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.
I don't own any of these cameras yet but i just enjoy watching this videos a lot 😊
It's somewhat flattering to understand that my videos are being watched for their entertainment value alone - thanks for your kind words and enjoyable comment.
This was very handy Maarten. One thing I found useful was to assign one of the Presets so the Sharpness, Contrast, Shadow/Highlight tone right down. And then choose this preset before you go to video mode. This way the best 'flat' video is a designated quick feature
Always nice to hear that my videos are useful, thanks for taking the time to comment. Excellent suggestion. Thanks! This is a quick way to set/save multiple looks (including film simulations and white balance) for easy access. Worth noting that the custom setting can't be changed in video mode, that the six items we've mentioned are the only ones that can be changed in video mode, and that the changes made in video mode to the current setting are saved when another drive mode is selected.
Excellent video
I appreciate the kind words, thanks.
Hi Maarten. Great review as always. I follow your videos since you are the only youtuber that go deeper into X-T20. If I may ask, I would like to know what's the comparison of video quality between Sony A6300/6500 and X-T20. Im stuck in choosing one of these camera just because of video quality performance. Would appreciate a lot if you could give some advice on this matter. Cheers
Thanks for the kind words, always nice to hear from my viewers. My feeling is that the picture quality is about the same - but the additional flexibility offered by Sony (longer record time for a single recording, picture profiles) are not exactly matched by the film simulations and highlight shadow settings on the Fuji - but this may come to the needs of your production and personal preference. And of those three, the A6500 is much less likely to overheat than the A6300 and the X-T20. Full review of the X-T20 in two weeks.
thx such a good quality video. neat.
That's very kind of you to say, thank you.
I found this video very useful.
I'm very happy to hear that, thanks for posting your comments.
Wonderful video. Thanks so much!
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.
Really simplified the process for good video succinctly! I did some nice tests so far, just need to get it to not jump focus as much, but that's why we must keep shooting. Keep up the good work, Kind Sir!
I appreciate the kind words, always good to know I’ve been helpful.
Thank you. I am using your recommended settings to make videos and so far the result is very good.
That's good news, thanks for commenting.
I made a 5 mins video at 1080/29, using Vegas Movie Studio 14.0, it rendered a 449 MB mp4 file (1080). To make the file size smaller, I read about HEVC. Movie Studio 14.0 doesn't support HEVC so I bought a converter "x265 HEVC Upgrade" from x265.com. I was expecting a 50% reduction but the file generated was only 27 MB! I looked at both videos side-by-side but to my untrained eye, I could only see very slight detail loss in some frames. Hard to believe a 27 MB could be close in quality to 449 (I am assuming the 449 is reasonable to begin with).
Your thoughts on using HEVC would be appreciated. Perhaps this will be a future video?
Thanks for sharing this information - that's very interesting. It has been years since I worried about compression - I let Final Cut do what it needs to do, and then upload to UA-cam where they do what they need to do. I don't really worry much about file size - I reason that higher bandwidth means higher quality and drive space is cheap, and I have an unlimited data plan with my internet provider..
That said, it does sound like an interesting topic. I'm not sure what Vegas' native output settings might be or which codecs it's using. Without seeing the two files, it's hard for me to judge what the trade-offs and differences might be to reduce it that far.
The output setting says:
Sony AVC/MVC
Audio: 128 Kbps, 48,000 Hz, 16 Bit, Stereo, AAC
Video: 29.970 fps, 1920x1080 Progressive, YUV, 16 Mbps
Pixel Aspect Ratio: 1.000
I am guessing it is H.264/MPEG-4 AVC but will try to find out. Links to both videos have been sent to you via your website's contact page.
Thanks for sending those samples - that's very impressive, I don't see any of the typical artifacting associated with high compression.
However, on my OSX system, the HEVC file will play only in VLC, so compatibility may be an issue. It seems the H265 standard is not quite mainstream yet.
The wide difference in file size may be due to the inefficiency of the codec used by Vegas for the original output.
Thanks again for this, and I will pursue this topic for a future video.
What a genuinely nice guy you come off as. I want to buy you a coffee!
That's very kind. What's stopping you? Let's go out for coffee!
Great video! Is there a way to control rack focus speed when using the touch screen?
I appreciate the kind words, thanks. I didn't find one.
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I just bought this camera a week ago, and this post is to only add to the great information presented in this video! Function button setting shortcut, long press the DISP/BACK button, then use the arrow keys to select. Focus Peaking shortcut, long press whatever FN button you have assigned to the Focus Check. Each long press will cycle through the choices. By default, the focus check is assigned to the rear command dial. For the full spectrum of shutter speeds, set the top dial to "T" then use the front commmand dial, make sure you reverse those command dial setting as described in this video, which will also allow you to use compensation when the Comp dial is set to "C" and you're in an Auto focus preset. Why you have no option to set a custom WB in movie mode is hopefully going to be a firmware update, as well as, why you only have a single Q-menu in the movie mode, that which you last used in the stills mode. I personally would much rather cycle through and select the Q-menu of my choice rather then change settings. On my X Pro 2, I simple set Q7 as my video mode Q-menu. Lastly, is the meter disappearing when you are selecting an ISO, that would be nice to see what the camera is metering for each ISO selection!
Thanks for your useful tips.
Maarten Heilbron - Certainly! Maarten, by chance, do you have another Fuji body on hand? Say a X Pro 2, or a X-T2?
I have an X-T2, but the X-T20 has been returned to Fuji - the cameras I review are generally on loan.
Maarten Heilbron - Gotcha, well maybe you have some previously shot Acros G files shot with the X-T20? Comparing my X-T20 Acros G files, with the Acros G files from my X Pro 2, there is a HUGE difference. The X-T20's Acros G has a slight pinkish tint, and the X Pro 2's Acros G is spot-on incredible in the blacks and whites. Just wondering if this is the difference between a $1,700 dollar carmera -vs- a $900 dollar camera? There is no setting that would effect that Acros G simulation to cause that pinkish tint, WB, WB color martrix? The difference between the two cameras is quite significant.
I went back through my X-T20's images, and I didn't find any taken using AcrosG - sorry.
Very thorough video and well presented info. After watching, my thought is, "besides a movie dial on top, and 4k what makes the xt-20 a superior movie making camera to the x100f"? Would appreciate your answer/insight into that question.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Good question - but I think you've answered it. It is the availability of 4K as well as other video-specific settings that make the X-T20 more like the X-T2 than the X-t100. There's also the X-Trans sensor, which in my mind, makes the X-T20's images better.
Nice video. BTW which cam have U used to make a video of you in shop - very nice quality.
I appreciate your kind words, thanks! I used the X-T2 to shoot my on camera scenes for this video.
Another great video. Thanks!
For an interview of 2 people (one being myself..) what focus would you be recommending to use? Since I will not be able to touch the screen (or should I use the app for that?) or should I use continues focus?
If you are standing or sitting at a constant distance from the camera, use manual focus, with a medium aperture (F5.6-F8). The continuous focus will tend to hunt and chase.
What Mic do you recommend? Thanks for the video, it really helped me get started!
Always nice to know my videos are helpful. Here's one I did about miss - this will give you some guidance to get started. ua-cam.com/video/PjlewdOOO6M/v-deo.html
nice review sir.. i would like to buy the XT-2 but this got almost everything except for the weather sealing.. i hope to see your full XT-2 review soon..
Thanks I appreciate the kind words. And I'm getting more serious about this ... so, I have an (trumpet cue) Editorial Calendar!!! It says you can expect the full review of the X-T20 on March 23, the X-T2 on April 6th. I'm hoping anyway ... Maybe I should publish it as a Google Doc so you can check out the latest "in progress" topics ...
Maarten Heilbron thank you sir.. you're the most comprehensive reviewer i've ever seen..
Always my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.
Great video! Got my X-T20 recently, and it's my first serious camera. Can you please do a full tutorial of the camera? :)
That's very kind, thanks. I'm hoping my full review of the X-T20 will be completed in two weeks. I hope it will meet your needs.
Hi Maarten, thanks for the tutorial. If I may ask I would like to know what is the focus point to choose for video ? Single, Zone or Multiple point ? Thanks
It at all possible, manual. Otherwise single, which I move to the subject I want with touch.
Thank you again, Maarten, for the informative review. Do you have any opinion on ease of use - and ease of editing - for shooting 4K on the X-T20 compared to the Sony a6300? While I like my a6300, the dim, reflective LCD is tough to use when shooting 4K, and it takes more work to get pleasing colors in post with it. Does the X-T20 do as well as the a6300 in low light / high ISO (say, ISO 3200 up to ISO 6400) when shooting 4K and 1080p? Thanks in advance.
Always my pleasure. I agree the dimmed LCD in 4K mode is a turnoff. I'm now happy with the settings I'm using to shoot on the A6300 - much as I explain in my best video settings for the A6300 video. I don't have them here to compare side-by-side (and I didn't do the "one candle" shot with the X-T20) but I would judge the A6300 as being slightly more capable in low light - particularly when used with the cinema profiles.
Hey MH. Another high quality presentation. Not a Fuji guy but I do relish learning about new photo gear. Thank ya.
Rick: Thanks for watching, always nice to hear from you, I hope all is well. Any suggestions for cameras (or topics) you'd like to see in the next while?
Working with strobes, off camera lights, beauty dishes, umbrellas and that sort of gear is where I am concentrating at this time. Any video on those would be quite fitting. Most contentiousness of you to inquire MH. Thanks!
That's a bit above my skill range, but I love a challenge ... so something like the video I did with Rob Skeoch about off camera flashes, ( ua-cam.com/video/i-44dO5zbnw/v-deo.html) but at a more pro level? Although I will admit I'm a little disappointed with the views for that one. Any specific products you're thinking of?
Please indulge this "irrelevant but simple question." Is there a image quality advantage to buying the new 85mm F1.8 which I will shoot at 5.6 bearing in mind that I have already the 70-200mm which I shoot mostly at F' 5.6 to F11? Dose the 85mm lens has a image quality advantage at F8 to the 70-200 at similar settings? Kindly disregard wight, size and cost factors in your analis. Simply put, what are my advantages for buying a 85mm F1-8 lens if I have the 70-200mm. I can only see the advantages from F1.8 to the stops down at F2.8.
I think I would agree with that thought, however for quality assessments I generally defer to dxomark.
Another great review! Your videos are well thought out and informative. Thank you.At about 5 minutes 17 seconds into the video, you mention the use of an on-camera light. Which one are you using in this video? Thanks again.
So kind of you to say, thanks! I'm using the Aputure Amaran: bhpho.to/2jZYuNg Thanks for asking, I've added this detail to the description.
Thanks!
Always my pleasure.
Thanks for the video. I am new to using my XT-20. What focus settings do you use for sport video shooting, to avoid blurry videos?
Continuous/Wide. Then touch the screen on the subject as often as needed.
Great video Mr Maarten! Always to the point! Is there any possibility that you would do something similar for XT-2 or what you say here stands for the XT-2 also (since the XT-20 is like the little brother...)? Hope for similar videos for XT-2. My best...
Thanks, I will do something similar for the X-T2 in the next few weeks. Same, but more things to consider.
THANK YOU! LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!
Maybe I should publish my editorial calendar (now that there is one) so you know what I'm up to and thinking about. Google Docs?
Do whatever you believe is best Mr Maarten. Forgive me if I may sound enthusiastic and kind of pushy about videos on XT-2, but you do make videos with such a clarity... You have no idea how helpful you' ve been. Thank you.
That's very kind, I thank you both for your interest and your support.
your voice is awesome :)
That's very kind of you to say.
Hi Maarten, it is possible to use the remote app when using full hd or 4k modes? thanks and congrats for your videos!
Thank you for your kind words.
It is! Configure the camera and then go to remote.
I have a quick question about the material of the top part of the camera. Is it still the same plasticky feeling material from the X-t10? The feel and look of the camera matters to me. Thanks for making this awesome video!
I think it's the same, but it doesn't seem plasticky to me - and although I looked I couldn't find any details about its manufacture (which kind of reinforces the "probably plastic" thought). And always my pleasure - thanks for the kind words.
Hey Maarten great video this is lots of help in setting up for my XT20 recording.
Have u come across the XT20 not recording in 4K? I can record videos in HD but it won't allow me to record in 4K. Do you think this Is a setting or memory chip issue? Thanks!
Do you mean that 4K is not available in the menu? Or that when you try to record it doesn't work?
What size/speed memory card are you using?
Hey Maarten, i mean when i press the shutter to record nothings happens.... but i have worked it out. I had 4K set to output to HDMI, when i set it back to the memory card, it allows me to record with a press of the shutter! thanks again :)
Glad to hear you have a solution
Awesome
Thanks for the kind word.
Hi Maarten, it's been great watching your videos, especially ,for me, on Fuji topic. I'm looking to buy X-T20 because of value for money and most of the feature set compared to X-T2. Most of information I already know from you videos, but how is the video image quality compared to X-T2 since it reads from sensor differently? And also, how is that affecting rolling shutter?
Thanks for the kind words. Image quality, to me, is the same - stills and video. Rolling shutter also the same - as demonstrated in my comparison: ua-cam.com/video/FczVOAC-ChE/v-deo.html
The image quality is ever so slightly more washed out on the XT-20.
I looked at all the available 4k Videos uploaded to UA-cam from the XT-2 and XT-20 and compared them on a 55" 4K TV.
With this method you can clearly see a difference, however it is rather minute, when viewed on a smaller monitor, or not a few inches away from a 55" 4K screen.
In the description of the UA-cam Video i added, there is a link to a more thorough XT-20 review, which also features a little comparison between the 4K Output from the XT-20 and XT-2 (Both cropped to display the same frame).
Here you can see the rather small differences in quality, however i am not sure, if the increase you can get from the XT-2 4K output, justifies spending the extra 800€ :)
watch?v=J3X_Iq8RyzQ
I've looked at the output of both cameras using the vectorscope and waveform monitors in FCP and do not detect a difference - if the settings are the same. Fuji offers several settings (highlight/shadow/colour/sharpness which may have been adjusted to different settings in the videos, and post production processing may also be a factor if you are noting differences. Lighting conditions will also play a role.
Yeah, you do have a very valid point there.
The argument i brought forward is however rather anectodal, and it is solely based on one main point of "evidence" i took for granted, or correct, maybe a tad bit too easily.
In the video i linked in my previous comment, there is an article mentioned in the description, which directly compares the same picture taken from a 4K video taken by the XT-2 and XT-20. And in both of these comparisons avaible in the article, one is clearly able to spot a difference in sharpness and clarity of the picture.
However, as you said, i am not sure if the author used the same settings, took the crop factor into account, e.g controlled all the confounding variables.
Nevertheless, i am thankfull for your quick reply, and i might actually be in the wrong here. (I also hope that i am, since this would convince me 100% to buy the XT-20 over the XT-2)
Have a nice day :)
I'd love to see that - the link you shared wasn't usable.
Hey Maarten!
First of all thank you for Video.
I´m really interested in buying the x-t20 for Photography and making Videos and i love the look of this fuji.
I would like to use this camera for more professional Video use and color grade the footage.
Now would you recommend this camera for me?
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Unless you feel that you can create the look you want in camera, I would not recommend the X-T20 for pro-like video.
Ok, thank you.
I think i´ll be better off with the alpha 6300
Glad I was able to assist.
I bought this camera because of your awesome review! Can i record 1080p 60 fps for video or has it any negativity impact
Thanks for the kind words. What kind of negative impact are you imagining?
I watched this video on full screen and I've only exited once in the middle just to Like it!
Thanks very kind of you to say, thanks for the like. Consider subscribing ...
Hi, great video! I want to use my xt20 for beauty vlogging, but when I move while recording, my face doesn't stay sharp at all times. As I'm applying make-up it's really important when I move that it always stay sharp. What setting should I change? Thanks for your reply!
As I assume the distance between yourself and the camera is not changing, try manual focus. A smaller aperture - like F5.6-F8 will increase the depth of field.
Do you have more information on which 3.5 to 2.5 adapter you use and where to get it? I am trying to connect mics but having no luck. I have purchased an adapter but I'm thinking it might not be right since neither of the mics I have are working. Thanks for the great video... I bet I've watched it 4x now. :)
I assume you already have a mic ... (if not, I'm now recording using the Sennheiser clip mic onto my iPhone - yes it needs to be synced in post, but it makes so much else so much easier.
You can find the best price for most cables and adapters here: www.monoprice.com
still relevant. thanks for the effort and the sharing. can you speak to the experience of shooting video on the x-t20? thumbs up.
Thanks for your kind words. I'm not sure what you're asking for beyond what's in the video? I have not used the X-T20 for regular video production - I've mostly shot with the X-T2.
@@MaartenHeilbron thanks for the reply. you are kind. how was the x-t2 for video? did you feel like you absolutely needed the functionality that the grip offered? i have read your comments on the x-h1 and your disappointment with it's ibis. can you offer your thoughts on the x-t2 as a video tool? thank you in advance. thumbs up.
The X-T2 is excellent, I've been using it for most of my video production for the last year. Yes, the grip is invaluable for video - it extends the recording time and, with the power cord, can power the camera without interruption for an indefinite period. I have no stabilization issues, as I have no expectations that stabilization of any kind is suitable for video - unless I want a slight improvement and I'm already capable of handholding a steady shot. I use a tripod, or a gimbal.
Hi Maarten, great video. I'm currently considering upgrading from my panasonic G7 to a Fuji XT20. I love the stills of the Fuji and its lenses, but I'm a bit curious about the video quality. Overall I don't read the best comments and reviews in that department. How would you say an XT20's video quality will go against a Panasonic G7? If you have any experience with those.
Thank you for your kind words, they're always appreciated. I would hold onto the G7 for video.
Maarten Heilbron thanks Maarten! I guess I'll wait for the x-t3 or x-t30 then ;)
Always my pleasure
Maarten Heilbron just one more question if you wouldn't mind. Say I had a bit of a budget ($2000 +/-) and I wanted to upgrade to something with better image quality while still being able to shoot a good quality video. Which three cameras would you recommend at the moment?
Of course I don't mind ... if you do intend to shoot video, I'd consider the Sony A7RII, the Fuji X-T2 as the preferred options. If you need a third choice, the Panasonic GH4.
Hi Maarten, I want a opinion from you!
If you would buy a camera FOR VIDEO, witch one do you recommend between these two models? X-T20 or Sony Alpha 6300 ? Thanks a lot!
I would likely choose the A6300, unless I was living in a very warm climate with lots of outside shooting.
Hey Maarten, thanks for this great Video. I consider to buy an XT-20 as an second camera. Is it also possible to record videos with an external HDMI screen/recorder like an Shogun? And is an LOG output possible?
I appreciate the kind words, thanks. Yes, it is (thought I mentioned that), but no Flog (like the X-T2).
Maarten Heilbron oh I apologise for that. I'm from Germany, so maybe I didn't understand it right away.
Thanks agin for the fast response!
No worries, no need to apologize - I know that I go quickly (even for native English speakers - which I'm not) and I'm always happy to answer my viewer's questions. It also helps me understand what I maybe didn't explain or demonstrate well. And it is always my pleasure - thanks for commenting.
I know it's not the same as flog, but this is where you could set everything to -4 and recreate that flat image profile.
That is reasonable guidance, if what you're looking for is flat - but if you are hoping for a setting that captures a range of data that can be modified in post, I would advise against this. As always, if you know the look you're going for, best to create it in camera, particularly in cameras with low bit-rates and bit-depth. Also, note that highlight and shadow can only be set to -2. Finally, the goal of Log settings is to provide a dynamic range beyond the REC709 standard of 6 (or so) stops. Modifying highlight and shadow settings on the X-T20 (or X-T2, or other cameras) will not increase the dynamic range, it will only flatten the middle of the image reducing contrast.
Hey Maarten, can the video record time be extended if you record externally on an Atomos Ninja V? thanks! I enjoyed your video!
Yes you can, but make sure to reset the power management so it doesn't power off.
thank you/ Can you tell me Is there overheating in full hd mode in continius recording ?
I did not test that, but would assume that it would take much longer than 4K.
Thank you for the review. Could you please tell me if 1080p overheats or if it is just 4k?
Many thanks
Just in 4K, I didn't test HD mode extensively, I don't know any camera that overheats in HD>
Thank you. I wanted a camera that I could use for HDMI streaming, and didn't want it to shut off after an hour or two.
Always my pleasure. I'm not sure the battery will last that long however.
Maarten Heilbron which will overheat more sony a6300 or fuji x-t20?
Hello Maarten. i was wondering if when recording do you use single or continuous focus. i ask because im getting into video
For video I typically use manual focus. There are a few recent models where continuous might be reliable enough to use, but it is not typical, and this model isn't one.
Hey Maarten, what is the maximum duration of a video shot in 4k? Is it only determined by the size of the SD card? I need a camera with 4k video which is capable to shoot in 4k for more than 30 min. Do you have any recommendation?
With the battery grip, you can record up to 30 minutes, with is the norm for nearly all cameras. If you need longer, check out a video camera like the AX100 ua-cam.com/video/SHSplI0x6vU/v-deo.html There are some Panasonic models that don't have a limit, like the GH5 ua-cam.com/video/_9R46O4KU70/v-deo.html.
Hope this helps.
Hi Maarten!
Do you believe using Pro Neg. Std and turning the Sharpness/Highlight/Shadow all the way down would somehow look like F-log?
I haven't tried that ... what an interesting idea. There are so many things to try, and I must say, I've never really used Pro Neg. Std at all - images or video. Thanks for the suggestion.
F-log is (like all log settings) an intermediate step and will require post colour adjustments. In my mind using the film simulations creates (or comes close to creating) a look "in camera", that doesn't require (many/much) adjustments. I usually shoot in chrome with those settings turned down, and find that (for the look I want) I'm pretty close.
Do you have any test video for this settings?
Any video settings for 4k cinematic ?
Thank you
Sorry, I have not.
Looking for my first digital camera. Would like to record 4k video as well as capture stills at the same time ( for moon shots and the ensuing Solar eclipse). Other than the Sony RX10 iii, what other cameras can do this with a long zoom? Thanks
That's it. I've not reviewed any other camera that does this as seamlessly as the RX10 III.
Thanks Maarten. I watched your excellent review. I also noticed from other sites that the RX10 iii didn't produce the colours that say a D810 can produce. So I'm stuck between having everything, bar the great colours and spending more with the Nikon, or waiting for Nikon to release a new FX camera that (might) have 4k!
Although I realize that Sony's colours are a little flat compared to Nikon, I've always imagined (although I've never tried) that the right picture profile settings could deliver the same results. Which makes me wonder if there's an SLog LUT that emulates Nikon? My quick Google search did not turn up any results, but.
Thank you Maarten. Does not make any tracking of subjects ?
Always my pleasure. It does (wide tracking), but you'll be happier using touch focus, which I found to be more reliable.
So bad you didn't show the test of tracking the train throw the frame like you did with the sony a5100. I like to record dansers and I dont see myself refreshing the focus each time they move.
Wow, good memory. That was a while ago, I forgot I'd used that as a test. Not sure this will be as effective a demo, and I've sent the X-T20 back this week. Maybe I could try with the X-T2, it would be about the same.
Hi Maarten, nice video. Thank you! Do you have any advise on coping with changing light intensities? I tried using auto aperture, but you can see the adjustment steps, its not compensating smoothly for the higher or lower amount of light.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks. Try autoISO, it's a little smoother.
Great tutorial for XT-20 video. As conclusion, we cant change anything while recording video, is it right ?
In conclusion, while you're recording, you can change the ISO, the aperture and the shutter speed, as well as the focus. If you assign the audio level to a custom button, you can also change it while recording.
can you show me how to change iso while recording ? i adjust the iso to the rear dial button but when i press it while recording it wont work
My apologies (I posted the X-T2 video settings video this week, and got confused as I was replying) On the X-T20, the ISO can't be adjusted while shooting.
thank you for your reply, i found the only thing i can set while recording is aperture on the len (if the len has aperture ring). So far i love my XT-20 (love the skintone of it), i really hope fuji soon release firmware update to add some features just like XT-2, especially fix the overheat while recording 4k video
I can't check with an X-T20 (I returned it after the review) but pretty sure you can change the shutter speed while shooting (not that you'd want to ...) I have the feeling that the overheating is due to the body size - it won't be an easy fix. Or they can (like Sony) reset the thermostat.
Hi there!
What kind of mode do u use to record moving objects and keep it on focus? I've tried f5.6 and on AF-S mode. Seems that the camera is struggling to figure out which target to focus. Im shooting wedding videos. Intending to glide while recording bride and groom during walk-ins..
AFC and potentially an even smaller aperture would help. Are you using face detect - I find that is very useful.
Maarten Heilbron shall try. have you done it yourself?
Not with the X-T20 - I'm currently shooting with the X-T2.
is there a crop in 4k? is the image super sampled?
How would you compare 4k quality on this camera to the kind of 4k we're seeing on cameras like the Quismo? (Gimble stabilizing aside) Hybrid Shooters 4k on that is crazy good. Does the Fuji look more artificial than the Quismo, etc?
I haven't had a chance to use that camera, so am really not in a position to judge.
For still photography and 4k video which camera do you recommend? A6300 or x-t20
Which one will overheat fast?
Does the touchscreen in x-t20 make difference?
I am only going to use 35mm prime lens. Which one will autofocus faster?
Mainly i will shoot in presets since I don't know much. I want to buy between these not the compact since I want the quality of dslr not the size
In my experience the X-T20 is less likely to overheat, but the latest firmware update has extended the length of time before the A6300 shuts off due to overheating. The touchscreen, particularly for changing focus while shooting video, is a valuable assist. Not so much for stills. I did not test the focus speed side-by-side - but I imagine that except in extremely fast-moving situations, your experience will be approximately the same. Which you prefer will depend on your wallet, which fits your hand better and which style of camera you like best.
Maarten Heilbron Thanks for your reply. You are great.
thanks for the kind words, it's always my pleasure
Hallo may a ask a few question
1. could this be use for fuji xt10? and
2. is it working to the adaptor jack 2.5 >> 3.5 jack in xt10?
Yes, some of this advice is generic enough to use on other cameras. Yes, you can use a standard mic with an adapter - but Fuji does have a specific mic as an accessory.
Thank you for the fast reply..
always my pleasure
Hello sir Mr. Maarten? Really enjoy your tutorial and really do enjoy this video, but, let's assume that I'm recording wedding, I'm thinking that the(S) that stand for single focus will not be good for movement or is it different to other camera system recording ability? for I uses Sony but just bought this camera yesterday and really enjoy the image quality I'm currently experiencing, shockingly surprises. So sir, please tell me if Fujifilm auto-focus video recording is different.
For I always use auto-fucus continuous for my video 🎥 on Sony camera📷. Please sir, with due respect I need a quick reply because I want to learn.
I actually set it as I always use on my Sony camera.
Depending on which Sony camera you used, the autofocus and tracking here may not be as good. I would use the single focus setting and then touch the screen to focus on the subject you want.
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Really appreciate sir. But I think firmware updates improves all this sir? My is Sony a6300. Why because I really want to learn for I love the jepg image coming out of this camera even at 12000 it's dam good, please need your help for I'm invent videographer and I don't still understand if single focus on this camera will do the job or I should carry on with my Sony and been using this as a photo camera📷. Thanks so much sir for time and kindness, may God continue to increase your knowledge and experience.
@@akanbilincoln3891 Thanks for the kind words. It will not do what you expect. It will focus on the subject you touch to focus.
Hi Maarten, do you know if the X-T20 handles moire very well? What really bothers me is when I filming (with Canon 5D mk2) myself playing guitar and I see all these moire patterns on the guitar strings... so ugly :( So Im looking for a better camera who can handle this.
Great question, but not one I've studied. I usually get rid of moire by changing the aperture, as that's generally the cause.
Would some of these recommended presets also be viable on an X-T2 since they're similar ecosystems?
Yup, very similar. The differences are described in detail here: ua-cam.com/video/FczVOAC-ChE/v-deo.html. I'll also post a video settings for the X-T2 in the next few weeks.
Maarten Heilbron you're awesome, thanks so much. Your guides are fantastic and some
Of the best on UA-cam plus your helping viewers like me in the comments!
You are very kind to say that, it's a pleasure to read your kind words. Thanks!
Hi Maarten, why does my xt20 shows a great color pn the screen while im about to take pic but the color changes when i start taking pictures. :(
Which mode are you shooting in? Do you have the live preview on or off?
Hello! What video editing software would you recommend for Fujifilm's 4k videos?
Personally I use Final Cut X, but it's Mac only. It works nicely, but I do have a fairly recent iMac 5K.
I understand that one can load the 4k to edit as 1080, and still output as 4k. The 4k is unaffected by this. If so, one might load it as 720p to make ut even more efficient while editing.
@@sclogse1 Your statement is not really clear. If you mean that you can import 4K footage into an HD timeline, yes that's possible. And you can (depending on the capabilities of your editing software) output the HD timeline as a 4K file. While this is possible, you are throwing away a great deal of accurate information in the down-sampling process and then replacing it with some calculated and extrapolated information in the rendering process.
If you goal is simply efficiency, then by all means shoot at the lowest quality setting. However, if your goal is accurate and detailed reproduction and a high quality image, then use the highest quality settings when capturing, editing and outputting.
Hello, would you know how to transfer xt20 videos to phone? I was able to do that previously until i tried to use the 4k shooting then I can't transfer vids anymore. 😭 help.
Not sure what's going wrong, and no longer have the X-T20 here to try it. Maybe 4K video is too big to transfer?
I just got my Fuji X-T20 a week ago. How long does it take for overheating to happen when shooting in 1080p instead of 4K?
Not really sure, as I don’t shoot HD, but I understand that it is very unlikely.
Can you change focus on the display by finger while recording?
Yes, with AFC it happens immediately, with AFS you need to press the button to change.
Hey Maarten, what would be your personal preference between""x-E3" - "x-T20"; in terms of any kind of performance differences or usability?
And Great Review as always. Thanks for your good works!
Thanks for your kind words. The choice (for me anyway) would depend on need. The X-E3 is a terrific travel and street shooter. If you're going to be a little more detailed in your work, the X-T20 would be preferred. I did do a comparison video ... ua-cam.com/video/zm06VJB7k6c/v-deo.html
how the xt20 is in the auto focus transitions? does it have an hard fast change or can be setted also slow and buttery?
thx :)
There is no opportunity to modify the speed of the transition, it starts (in autofocus continuous, which is smoother) when the new object is identified with the focus cursor point and is fairly smooth. In autofocus single (or manual) the cursor can be moved and the focus changes when the button is pressed, however that transition is less smooth.
Maarten Heilbron which is smoother?
Sony a6300 or fuji x-t20
Depends on lens, subject, lighting and distance - they can be equally good under the right conditions. However, as I didn't have the chance to compare them side by side, you'll have to go with the examples in the videos.
Maarten Heilbron thanks for your quick response
always my pleasure
Do XT20 allow iso changes during the video shoot is in progress??
Do XT20 have histogram during video shooting??
These questions (and more) and answered in my review of the X-T20: ua-cam.com/video/seokdJwXjTs/v-deo.html. But to keep it simple for you: No, and no. But who knows? Firmware upgrades to the X-T2 released this week added those features to the X-T2, which were also no and no.
thanks for the reply,i saw and screen through but non clearly state this.ya the firmware did include that in xt2 but i ak not aure if they will do thT for xt20,i am xpro user and was expecting firmware update for the video to improve but up till now they crippled xpro2 in video feature..anyway thanks,the touchscreen in xt20 make it sound like a big advantage in video side,not sure the af controller can be as useful
what lens are you using to take video that chromatic aberration is real!
Several cameras/lenses were used. Is there a specific shot you're referring to?
I believe fuji will make the ultimate apsc movie maker presently i need 4 cameras for a livestream event will four of these do for a livestrem via clean hdmi out?
I hope that's true - they're certainly taking steps in that direction with both bodies and lenses. I have no livestream experience, but I can say that you will get a clean HDMI out from the X-T20. You'll have to disable the power-saving so that it doesn't turn off, and (if you need more time than the battery provides) some way to power the camera for a longer time period. And even if you're not recording, there is still some risk of overheating. Hope this helps.
which resolution has the hdmi output when it is not recording, when it is in live view, it can be recorded at 1080 either externally or you have to press the shutter release button
The X-T20 is always in live view. In video mode, the output follows the camera's setting. The HDMI settings control whether the recording is made on SD or externally, the shutter can be used to trigger the external recorder.
The manual says: "4k movies are output to the HDMI device in 4k, starting when the shutter button is pressed", which implies that there will always be a limit of 10 min in 4k even when using an external recorder, but it is not mentioned if record at 1080 you must press the button, which activates the limit of 15 minutes. what I want is to record 1080 long sessions of 30 minutes or more
The manual may be correct, but the feed is available on the HDMI port before the button is pressed, and it is not necessary to use the shutter button to start recording on an external recorder. Although I no longer have the X-T20 here to check, I'm confident in saying that it is possible to provide a live clean HDMI feed for periods in excess of 30 minutes.
Can it repeat to record video automatically(like Driving Recorder)?thx
Not sure I understand the question, and I have no idea what Driving Recorder is - but I hope that one of the following comments will answer your question. There is no way to have the camera automatically restart video recording once the time limit is reached. Nor does the camera buffer record, keeping only the last ten minutes stored (as a dash cam might).
For stills, the interval recorder can record automatically, capturing images until the battery runs out, the card fills up or it reaches its programmed limit (which can be set to infinity). I hope this helps.
thx a lot!~
always my pleasure
In fuji xt10, we dont have any manual adjustment when shooting video. I just wished i had known it sooner.
Caveat emptor!
when using the XT-20 with 18-55mm (non apurture ring) how can I change the apurture? I have it command dia to back dial SS/ Front F but the apurture value wont change when I try to rotate the dial? o__o anyone have tips/advice
Press the dial and it will change to aperture.
Hi! Does this camera keeps focusing automatically as you move while recording?
It does if you want it to.
You need to switch the focus selector on the front from S to C. 0:46
If you want it to focus continuously, that's how to enable it.
How do you set the camera so that focus isn't on an exact point, but let's focused enough to make a 3 foot area sharp where there are a couple objects moving around
Close the aperture to its smallest (large F number like F16). That will give you a larger depth of field.
@@MaartenHeilbron I'll try that, thanks
@@trollol_ always happy to help
is there a way to slow down rack focus speed ?
There is not.
I'm getting a camera but still torn between Fuji XT20 and sony a6300. I will shoot lots of vdo. which one would you recommend?
For video I would recommend the A6300. The X-T20 is limited in record time (10 mins in 4K, 15 in HD) and although I like the film sims, Sony's picture profiles provide much more extensive control.
Maarten Heilbron thanks, i liked the fuji 18-55 much better than the sony one, and the image rendering quality seemed to be nicer on fuji. Really, dont know what to choose.
Don't get the Sony kit lens - I use and enjoy the 24-70, although I often use primes for video.
Can X-T20 video recording be controlled by Tascam DR-701D or by newly released Sound Devices MixPre-6 via HDMI? Does it output time code via HDMI?
It cannot. I've not encountered this feature, which cameras do support this? I only know Olympus has some limited support for Olympus recorders.
Thank you - this never occurred to me before. The X-T2 has no time code support. On the link you sent, the timecode input is on BNC, which would also be an issue. I will investigate this further, as it could be very useful.
If I remember correctly, BNC is for outputting recorder-generated timecode, but the camera-generated timecode is provided into recorder via HDMI.
BNC is a specialized connector, typically used in pro video applications. It's the connector specified for control on the page you sent. I too expect it to run on HDMI - but I guess HDMI can only go to one place - which in my case is the Shogun to record video (and audio).
I looked it up in Tascam manual (tascam.com/content/downloads/products/896/e_dr-701d_rm_vb.pdf) Page 16: HDMI connection to a camera:
"The unit can be synchronized with the camera's clock by connecting the camera's HDMI output to the unit's HDMI IN port. Moreover, HDMI time code can be received from the camera."
So, as I said, X-T20 can control record/playback via HDMI, so it's possible in theory to synchronize audio and video with recorders like DR-701D or MixPre-3, 6.
It would be interesting to test whether it can be done. If this camera is capable of doing that it would bring a huge value to videomakers.