FUJI X-E4 Review - The Budget X100V and Leica M11
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Күн бұрынFuji has just announced the new X-E4, a successor to the mildly popular but underrated X-E3. This camera is built for portability and travel but it still has the same sensor as the X100V and the flagship Fuji X-T4. I spent a weekend with it along with the new Mark II 27mm pancake lens to see what it's all about.
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00:00 - INTRO
00:26 - HISTORY & CONTEXT
01:32 - COMPARING TO X100 SERIES
02:19 - XS10 COMPARISON
03:09 - THE MARKET
03:43 - USE CASE SCENARIO
04:25 - XF27MM II LENS
05:30 - VIDEO FEATURES AND SPECS
06:17 - VIDEO SAMPLE
07:20 - ERGONOMICS AND ACCESSORIES
08:12 - VS SMARTPHONES
12:23 - CONCLUSION
14:10 - SPONSOR SEGMENT
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@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
#bellybopper
@Kaisolostudio 3 жыл бұрын
Will the Xt3 + 27mm pancake fit into the moment Fanny pack?? 😄
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
@@Kaisolostudio yeah even an XT4 will. the bag is big.
@Kaisolostudio 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@tommedvedich 3 жыл бұрын
just boppin' around
@philscanlan7321 3 жыл бұрын
Just bought this kit as a take everywhere camera with a jpeg only workflow. It’s my first Fuji and I’m genuinely excited at the concept of just focussing more on composition and colour, and having files ready to share with family/friends straight out of camera.
@gazman7422 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching ex-4 reviews all over the net, this is THE best review. Keep up the good work, dude👍🏻
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
thanks Gaz!
@gazman7422 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Pat, just subscribed, too. Greetings from down under!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
@@gazman7422 cheers!
@jaydoraiswami4762 Жыл бұрын
Young Man, This is one of best camera video reviews I’ve seen in a while. You nicely covered the technical, creative and practical aspects. So articulate and non-b.s. Thank you. I just placed a (back)order, to complement my XT20.
@niclasmartin5580 Жыл бұрын
this is by far the best XE4 review I’ve seen. Keep up the amazing work! You mentioned so many details the other KZfaqrs just ignored. You really helped me in my decision to buy the Fujifilm XE4. Greetings from Germany.
@julietetlours 2 жыл бұрын
Finally, after 10 hours of research, I think I'm going with the X-E4 (was also considering X-T30). What a journey, thank you for your invaluable advice!
@gyansofwan6994 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, I think you have great content. You analyze and compare this camera so well. I think your consumer, and realistic, suggestion is super super great and useful. Thanks for the rad video, my dude
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gyan!
@ByteReview 3 жыл бұрын
This is such a good looking little camera, having it in your pack at all times for a cheeky little backup and weekend shooter would be ❤
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
heck ya!
@NachoDCB78 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Patrick, thank you so much for making videos like these, explaining things as you explain them. You help me a lot to understand everything. Never stop making videos like this. Thanks amigo. 😃👍
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll try! Thank you 👊
@michaeltreephotography 3 жыл бұрын
Like your review, you said a lot of sensible things about this camera and the Fuji experience. You are spot on by saying ‘a camera should inspire you’ well done.
@stuartdrury4253 3 жыл бұрын
First time I have seen your channel,for a young guy you seem to know what your talking about.You May have already converted me to get this camera, even though I have recently got a XT 30 . Love Fuji love them. Thanks
@aaronpeipert 3 жыл бұрын
I loved the xe3, that flip up screen is a welcomed addition.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
never got a chance to play with it but sounds like it will be a good vintage find soon
@Togglefree 3 ай бұрын
Love my x-e3
@YOUAREMYKIN 3 жыл бұрын
I think I’ve watched this video 3 times. What you say about cameras at around the 8:56 truly resonates ‘a camera should inspire you to shoot’... Great POV 👌🏽✨
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mikel!
@tommedvedich 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, well thought out POV and articulated perfectly!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@abchappell01 3 жыл бұрын
Great presentation Patrick. Thank you so much :)
@ThePerfectGogeta 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review! Very detailed and informative. My main camera is an X-T30, but I’ve been looking for something more compact. I think the X-E4 might be the one.
@bleww__ 3 жыл бұрын
I’m super hyped on this camera as a b cam to my xt4! I was once interested in the x100 series but now I can’t justify the price when this thing is so cheap and versatile! Awesome video bro!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
yeah dude! that's a perfect little B/C camera.
@bleww__ 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt Keep up the good work man, def one of my favorite fuji shooters. I plan on making alot more content on youtube for 2021 and hopefully can grow quickly like you did!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
@@bleww__ have fun!!
@jfatta 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, your reviews are my faves!! Straight to the point, informative and relaxed! Cheers from a fellow Fuji-shooter! Btw, cool camera! Have an XT-4 and bought a X100F, but kinda thought it was too cumbersome and sold it & got XS10, which to me is the best camera Fuji has ever made! -But thinking about this at some point, because of the formfactor and the newer sensor / af & touchscreen.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
cheers! XS10 is great and it's the same sensor. Don't think you'd get much mileage out of the X-E4 if you already have the XS10 so not to worry!
@jfatta 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt Yeah, your right! Myabe the compactness is the only big difference + ibis :)
@okyeabuddyguy Жыл бұрын
Great video, was deliberating over fuji cameras and the x-e4 with the grip attachments + a pancake/short prime + general zoom make it a fantastic portable kit
@WillBowers 3 жыл бұрын
insanely good video man. loved this
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it man!
@bobbyp8443 3 жыл бұрын
I understand the small form factor “sell” but I wish Fuji would kit this with the 18-55 as an option. Great and thorough review.
@timholman2870 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. You have a new subscriber! I've been at this business of image making since 1979, where my first 35mm was a Ricoh 35G. I'm very fond of the rangefinder form-factor. I found Fujifilm in 2014 after over 30 years of Nikon, with some Pentax and Canon, and fell in love with the X100. So in 2022, after owning and using all five versions of the X-100, I've ordered an X-E4 and this nifty 27mm 2.8 WR. I'm thinking it'll feel familiar, and I get to use my other favorite Fujinons...namely the 16mm 1.4 (which is fixed more or less on my X-T2) and my new Tokina 33mm 1.4. If all goes as planned, this X-E4 and 27mm WR will give me back my beloved X-100, and still enjoy the X-T and X-E series. Cheers, and thanks
@impatrickt 2 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@austriker 3 жыл бұрын
"Cameras have to inspire you to shoot". 💯💯 I dropped my Nikon full frame for the xt4 recently and I love this thought. Using the fuji has rekindled my love for photography
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
damn right!
@sirlost94 3 жыл бұрын
100% why I love Fuji and don’t mind the higher price point
@stoffi 3 жыл бұрын
Dude! I love your confidence and energy. Keep it up!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
appreciate that!
@craigcarlson20 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful review. I'm agonizing over this versus the X100V.
@powerforward1955 2 жыл бұрын
A few years ago one of my military buddies sent me his pristine X100S when he changed to another brand. He still says he took the greatest pics of his life w/ that X100s. I too have had great success with it as I use it for BW 90% of the time but I really miss using different lenses. For me, the X-E4 would be my daily driver and a Sony A7iii for everything thing else. Thk for a super review. Peace.
@AlpacoFilms 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always! I have been a long time Olympus and Ricoh GR user for personal photography and have always wanted to try out the Fuji X100 series cameras. I LOVE how small that X-E4 is and may decide to try it out.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
you'd love it coming from a Ricoh.
@Passingmomentsvideo Жыл бұрын
Great video man! Got an Xe4 and was feeling a bit uninspired and started looking elsewhere. This has proven the worth of the camera and made me want to use it more!
@ObservingBeauty 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful review. Clear message. Helpful
@jrfmonline 3 жыл бұрын
Woah very cool shots, every thing from shot to sounds and voice over complement each other.❤️
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@jrfmonline 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt hope you get the Sony Alpha 1 in your hands soon.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
@@jrfmonline probably won't happen - I've never even been contacted by SONY unfortunately. I also never shoot on SONY.. and don't own one either so I understand. Ha.
@jrfmonline 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt Haha, Okey brother I understand. Hoping that you will always upload a high quality Content like you've always been, Cause you are gonna be huge someday. Your reviews are world class. 💪💪
@WaywardAce 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never understood why the x100 series got more shine than the xe series. Great vid ..... Fuji cameras age so well that I’m content with my xe2 and 27mm v1 lens. I would recommend the xe4 in a heartbeat to a beginner over most other new Fuji offerings.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Finally someone that gets it!
@rizkiyoist 2 жыл бұрын
i think x100's and x-pros are one of those "if you get it you get it" scenario. Personally I like the experience of just going out and shoot with the OVF then see the pictures later when I'm done. Maybe it's for the fake film experience, or maybe people genuinely prefer it this way, I certainly do. There is something about not getting the perfect picture with perfect framing, and then being surprised how they turn out, or have hundreds of useless pictures because you accidentally changed the setting. All that said, I like the xe too, in fact I got one. But having to pick one camera I'd pick the ones with OVF any day.
@darkfungang Жыл бұрын
@@rizkiyoist God especially their X-Pro line. My first serious camera was the original x100 years back. But my current X-Pro3 is unlike anything. It just feels so... right.
@JoeLopez 3 жыл бұрын
I am glad this came out when it did, I'll likely opt for the 27mm and X-E4 to upgrade my X100T.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
good choice!
@zanerichards8348 3 жыл бұрын
Three years ago I picked up a used XE-2, popped a manual olympus lens + an adapter on it just so I could shoot. I quickly replaced that setup with the 18-55? Then I bought the 7Artisans 25mm and that served me well for some time. Finally, I think, I bought a 18mm Fujinon and that fine lens has stayed with me to this day. I've used Fuji since 2013, the X10, X-S1, X30 and all were good solid cameras and I enjoyed using them. I think if I ever need another camera I might go with the X-PRO2 or possibly one of the X-100 series.
@powerlink2000 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done! Clear and down to the point. Just subscribed.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!
@txmexnittro 3 жыл бұрын
Great camera & awesome shots! I’ve always loved the XE-line! I love my XT-2&3 with my 18mm f/2, but way to big compare to the XE-4 & 27mm pancake
@nurfarahinnadhirah9223 Жыл бұрын
Dude what a great video! Though i dont understand most of the camera thingy u explained, i still find it very useful for someone thats looking for a camera only for a casual use. Keep it up! :)
@JoshZlaket 3 жыл бұрын
That intro sequence tho!!🔥
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
yeeeeeeeeeee
@Eyeamsurreal 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Thank you very much!
@Caalphoto 3 жыл бұрын
I have the XT3 and purchased it with the 16-80 f4. I think I will buy the pancake lens for my XT3. When I get the money to splurge the seXy-E4 will be on my list for sure. Thanks for the very informative video!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Good call!
@matthewzagorski1597 3 жыл бұрын
Sooooo pumped about this camera. I was about to buy a used xe3 as a backup to my xt3. Buuuut this is a game changer!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
heck ya!
@Gadgetsu 3 жыл бұрын
OMG this is such a nice camera!!! If I ever have enough money in the future, I would totally rock this as a travel cam/bcam!!! I agree that the camera experience is so much better with a camera! Ive only shot with the XT3 once but it was AMAZING! Photography is so fun and I can’t walk to do more! Especially with my best friend!!! The video features are also nuts on this tiny thing, especially compared to something like the XT30! 2 days on Moment to Canada!?!? WOW!!! Awesome video as always Patrick!!! 😁
@arpcsm 3 жыл бұрын
Dope shots!!! 😱🤩
@joseandressanchez3588 3 жыл бұрын
Fantástica combinación, gracias por el video!
@azchamone 3 жыл бұрын
That intro was spicy dude. This camera definitely has me intrigued. Biggest drawback on the X100 for me was fixed lens, so something like this works for my photo workflow. Still rocking the X-Pro 2, but could be tempted by this.
@sirlost94 3 жыл бұрын
I want a range finder and debating between the pro2 and this one. What’s your take on it? What’s lacking on the pro2 that you’d get on the X-E4?
@azchamone 3 жыл бұрын
@@sirlost94 X-E4 has X-Trans 4 sensor, bigger ISO range, 4K/30p video, and 5 years of technical advancements X-Pro 2 is weather sealed, has optical viewfinder, faster mechanical shutter, dual memory card slot. Ultimately, pick the one that best suits your needs.
@LaurenFairwx Жыл бұрын
I’ve been so drawn to these cameras lately and watching so many review videos, trying to figure out if this is something that would be worth the cost for me. I’d been feeling a bit silly for wanting it, since I have another mirrorless that I like and I could edit the photos to have a more filmic look. But you managed to really capture that piece of why I think I’m seeking something different, and that is the inspiration piece. I’m inspired by these images I’m seeing and I want to try and see what I could do with it. Not having to edit them to get the film look just means more time to, I don’t know, make a scrapbook with the prints which is something I really love doing and a way I enjoy the photos I take. Thank you for putting it into perspective! Definitely hoping to buy used, and I’m still looking at some older Fujifilm models, but you made me feel justified in why I’m doing this search in the first place.
@rafaelcantero94 Жыл бұрын
Do it. I’ve only shot with Canon and I love it, but going out with a big camera to places where you wanna be less noticeable is hard to do 😂 I just bought one 2 days ago on mpb, sadly the silver version 🙄 but I’ve seen at least 3 more pop up these past 2 days after I ordered mine
@redbeef92 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review, you have convinced me to buy an X-E4 or X-T3(0). I'm a beginner and I think it's a better idea to avoid niche products like the X100, no matter how cool they are. Might buy a used X100V later when it's very cheap. I think it's important for me to have the room to experiment with different lenses.
@kentpendragon4725 3 жыл бұрын
I love small rangefinders. Will definately get this X-E4.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
you'll enjoy it!
@TheKhaniProject 3 жыл бұрын
You’re music selection lately has been fire.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
thanks buddy!
@TheKhaniProject 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt musicbed? what category?
@TheKhaniProject 3 жыл бұрын
y'know maybe I should just hire you as a music director for my videos.
@ThisIsTechToday 3 жыл бұрын
This may be something I pick up. My XT-4 is great for photos but it's too good for video for me to not use it for video all the time. That means I still don't have a dedicated fuji camera for photos.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
YES DUDE - perfect companion photo camera.
@eyesonly4451 2 жыл бұрын
This looks like something that might work well to pack needed things in my Gold Wing for roadtrips.
@Limbic1000 3 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring ✨ thx pt.
@mee7er 3 жыл бұрын
X100t is my favorite camera in years and I’m glad there are companies out there who still cater to different demographics. Having a ICL body is great and all but sometimes you just want one body, one lens and go out to shoot. Some of the greatest photographers in history pretty much went off with one body and one focal length. If you’re looking for a good budget camera I’d suggest a used x100f. The shooting experience is unique enough that even when you get a full ICL system started you’ll revisit it time to time.
@fredbloggs545 3 жыл бұрын
Nobody forces you to change lens, you can get an ILC and use only one lens! :D
@kelseystephens1950 2 жыл бұрын
I love my x100f, I swore I wouldn't get into photography until my partner gave me that camera and now I've fallen in love with photography.
@koorchik 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thank you! I would add several nice features of x100v like: 1. It is weather sealed 2. It has built in ND filter 3. Has F2 lenses
@impatrickt 2 жыл бұрын
i have two X100 series cameras. I’ve never used the ND once. The F2 lens is literally indiscernible in quality to the f2.8 pancake. Weather sealing doesnt matter. Ive used the XE4 in snow, rain, dust, and mud. have never failed me. the XE4 is the better camera.
@koorchik 2 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt Makes sense. But for me interchangeable lens in not an advantage. Using large expensive lens with such small camera is not my use case. I choose not to sacrifice the features I've mentioned, more organic lens design, built-in flash, better viewfinder etc. Both cameras are great and which one to choose is more about personal preferences and use cases 🙂 What do you think about xf10? Did you had a chance to try it somewhere?
@Audiolot27 3 жыл бұрын
Great Work Guys! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😘🤗
@nerajesh 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful review. ❤️ From India 🙏
@eggs-benny 2 жыл бұрын
Great review, very comprehensive
@jaredadams3467 2 жыл бұрын
Love the video. Thank you sir
@SatchellDrakes 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful photos.
@jennifergrainger2480 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@StevenSchultz 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Fuji but I’m loving that JM G-Shock even more 👀
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
GOOD EYE!
@domtomas1178 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I have the X-E2 which I shoot with manual vintage lenses. But was thinking about an upgrade. The XE4 looks very smart, Bit like a baby Leica. I just pre-ordered the 27 mk2. It will be my first and only Fuji lens. If it's as good as others are saying this will become my main lens for the XE2 and possibly the 4 at some point. Keep up the good work mate!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah optically I just found out it’s identical to the mark I. Same focus motor too. All they did was weather resist if and add the aperture ring.
@rickbiessman6084 9 ай бұрын
Good thoughts. The optical rangefinder on the X100 cameras is super tempting though...
@aaronsambeyfilm 3 жыл бұрын
Saw the Toronto Public Library in that one shot and immediately subscribed. I've been shooting Sony for about 5 years now but have been thinking about grabbing an X100V for bumming around. However, this may have changed my mind!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
right on! I really think the X-E4 is a better long term investment. plus it's cheaper!
@firefly3570 3 жыл бұрын
Great content mate👍
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@SovietLensReviews 3 жыл бұрын
So much great competition in the mirrorless market right now. As a Nikon shooter, I'm always jealous when I see those beautiful Fuji jpgs
@JoeLopez 3 жыл бұрын
I shot Nikon DSLRs for a while, sold it all for Fujifilm
@Ali.lensman 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried downloading new Nikon picture control from nikonpc.com, many fuji simulations there
@JoeLopez 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ali.lensman There is much more to it than the presets/simulations
@Ali.lensman 3 жыл бұрын
@@JoeLopez I agree sir, I recently sold my Nikon APS-C system to get my first Fuji mirrorless. I love how compact and complicated it is. Love the analog dials and many buttons customization and ability to adapt vintage lenses. What I don't like is low battery life and lack of japanese 3rd party lenses.
@JoeLopez 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ali.lensman With the reasonable pricing of the Fujifilm lenses, I don’t see a need for third-party to be honest
@ominoreg 3 жыл бұрын
great points made!
@nceebee6859 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great presentation and I look forward to receiving mine shortly. One thing that has appealed to me is the intent of simplicity. As they state in their marketing. Make more with less and as a hobbyist I have been overwhelmed with my full frame camera.
@JamieMcEwanOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Solid use of the term "dual wield" ;)
@fredbloggs545 3 жыл бұрын
For straight out of camera jpeg shooters the X-E4 is a no-brainier, it is much improved over my X-E3. In addition, the flip screen has enabled me to take shots that I could not capture with a fixed screen. As usual, focus peaking is spot on, enabling me to get razor sharp shot with manual lenses. Great build quality and of course the X-E4 offers the exact same image and beautiful rendition of the X100V as they share the same X-Trans IV sensor/processor, anybody saying they are somehow different is just being silly! If you want rangefinder styling and want to change lens then the X100V is not for you. At that price point the 27mm and X-E4 is a bargain, you are getting the same sensor and performance as the X100V, X-Pro3 and X-T4 and you choose the lens to put on it.
@AlexZafer 3 жыл бұрын
As a someone who shoots street a lot, I could see this as my gateway into Fuji. Was considering the xs10, now I'm not so sure. Nice review and food for thought.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
gateway with little to compromise on image quality!
@AlexZafer 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt Exactly. Fuji are one of the only manufacturers that give you their flagship sensor and processor no matter the camera you choose. That's huge. You only have to worry about price point, form factor etc. but knowing you will still have the same image output quality as their best APS-C. That makes it a unique product offering. I wish they kept the rear dial on the this model however. I'm a rear dial guy.
@mabeast502 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sold!
@ErwinvanAsperen 3 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@homesavvytech 3 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are awesome Patrick! Watching the S10 and E4 back-back, a second time and subbed too. I really liked the section comparing a camera to a smartphone - inspirational. I'm moving from a Sony A6000 to Fuji and have shortlisted the S10 and E4. I plan to use the camera for casual family photos and occasional product review videos for KZfaq. While this shouldn't be the prime consideration, I love the rangefinder design of the E4 with it's tilting screen and somehow prefer that to the flip screen on the S10 (not a deal breaker though). BTW, just for the record, the S10 with 18-55 is almost $500 over the E4 with the 27 in my part of the world. That leaves me with enough room to pick up a second lens :). Now, while I do think the S10 is a brilliant camera, especially with it's fantastic IBIS, can you please tell me if the E4 with a stabilized lens like the 18-55 can do 70-80% as well as the S10, when it comes to video? This will help nail it for me.
@supes0059 2 жыл бұрын
I've wanted a fuji camera for so long now, was really looking at a used Xt-3 (Xt-4 out of my pockets used or not lol) I just got my GH5 for all my video needs and as a secondary photo shooter is freakin awesome, but I;ve wanted a fuji for photos first and back up video and man im starting to lean towards this X-E4, though I will be bummed out for the lack of twisty knobs and buttons, something to just shoot photos or let the wife use for her youtube videos is really appealing!, great video as always.,
@zarifali2930 3 жыл бұрын
*watches X-S10 video* "This is exactly the camera I need to save up for." *Patrick releases an X-E4 video a month later* "I think THIS X-E4 + 27mm combo is what I'm going to be saving up for" 🙃
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
maybe you should get a GFX100S?
@zarifali2930 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt Only if Moment sponsors my none-existent YT channel
@arpcsm 3 жыл бұрын
Exactlyyyyy. I’m confused now. 😭😭😭
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
@@joetreadonme I mentioned why in the video. They’re different cameras. Do you want a deep hand grip with a flip out screen and IBIS? Get the XS10. Not everyone needs that shit.
@fatherofbirds 2 жыл бұрын
The big thing for me on the X100v is the weather sealing and the Built in ND filter. Though saving money and getting the extra 3 Fuji film simulations are tempting me
@impatrickt 2 жыл бұрын
two things ive never used or cared about with the many X100 series cameras ive owned
@fatherofbirds 2 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt I just like they they have the ND available and I often am in the rain or snow with my camera. 4stop ND in video since the update seems so nice because I do hate threading those things on and off
@lifeofrudeboy 3 жыл бұрын
Used to shoot with a Sony a6100 but wasn’t much of a rewarding feeling shooting with that camera so I switch to shooting film. Your review made me intrigued into deciding to sell my Sony and switch to Fuji...
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
I think you'd find it much more inspiring!
@jessestruyvelt7593 3 жыл бұрын
For someone who has hopped countless times between Fuji and Sony over the last years (since I was mostly shooting film and now only digital). I keep settling with Fuji. In terms of build quality and enjoying shooting with it. It's a lot more rewarding and I take the Fuji with me every single time. With the Sony it's not. May be different for you but I never regret quitting film when I got a Fuji. I just quit before the film camera prices went up like a maniac.
@lifeofrudeboy 3 жыл бұрын
Swinging back to let you know I ended securing a XE4. Totally worth it. You deserve some commission.
@productguru8323 3 жыл бұрын
This Fuji camera looks awesome to me, making me want to jump ship from M43!
@dillcarver7731 3 жыл бұрын
I have an XT-4 and many XF lenses. I'm a stills photographer and the arrival of the X-E4 meant the price of the X-E3 dropped drastically. I just bought a brand new 'X-E3 body only' on clearance sale for £316 GBP ($440 USD). It's an incredible bargain and a great 'spare body' and street camera for half the price of the X-E4. The image quality is still impeccable. Very happy
@fredbloggs545 3 жыл бұрын
I have the X-E3, it is an amazing price but the X-E4 firmware updates that your X-T4 has for us film recipe jpeg shooters is well worth me getting the X-E4.
@alanc6416 3 жыл бұрын
It’s true. I have the X100F and XT4 already, because they’re just so different in terms of usability, and I wanted to upgrade to X100V, but now that this XE4 is out it’s really tempting. However, it doesn’t have leaf shutter and built in ND filter. So it’s a toss up for me. Points for XE4: smaller, interchangeable lens, possible OIS with lens. Points for X100V: leaf shutter, ND filter, view Finder (which I don’t use). “Better” lens than the 27mm if you want that form factor. It’s still a difficult decision for me. But on the other hand, I can just keep the X100F, and buy the XE4 for about the same price.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
I have 2 fujis with leaf shutter and ND. it’s not worth the fixed lens bullshit
@moncho33 3 жыл бұрын
This looks like an interesting camera. I really enjoy my X100F (got it used), but sometimes I wished it had a flip up/down screen.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
plus it has the latest X-Trans sensor!
@moncho33 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt Definitely makes me consider selling some gear and invest in some Fuji cameras and lenses.
@adama4791 2 жыл бұрын
I think you are 100% correct about xe4 vs x100v if you either have other Fuji x mount cameras or if this is your 1 camera but I think in my case the x100v makes more sense. 1) I have a stupid amount of gear acquisition syndrome and this great little camera doesn’t tempt me for new glass and 2) for everything that I’d want a bigger more versatile lens, I have my Canon EOS RP. However I think if you don’t have that same gear syndrome the XE4 does make more sense with that pancake
@impatrickt 2 жыл бұрын
I have a couple X100 series cameras. I just find them boring.
@Smoothblue90 3 жыл бұрын
I have Olympus cameras. But I am always watching Fuji videos. Last year after lots and lots of research, including looking at the X-E3, the XPro2, and X100V, I bought the Panasonic Lumix GX8 and love it. I use it with the Olympus 17mm 1.8 and the Olympus 9-18mm zoom lenses. But I am always watching Fuji videos. Right now, if I were to buy something Fuji it would be the older 10-24mm f/4 zoom lens. And then I would still be wondering if the camera body I should buy would be an X-E or X-T or X-H. And. Olympus has announced an 8-25mm f/4 lens that I would like to have. But I am always watching Fuji videos.
@VivaLaDan666 3 жыл бұрын
Fuji+Toronto, greatest love story of all time.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
and pizza
@VivaLaDan666 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt and a nice tortellini rosé at big slice 👌🏼
@keyurkapadia6471 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Patrick for the review. I am confused between X-S10 and X-E4. I do street photography and landscape with zoom lenses. What would be the ideal fuji for me here. This is going to be the first Fuji for me. I don’t like the look of X-S10 and love the look of X-E4. People complain about lack of buttons on X-E4 but being new to Fuji system, will it impact on my photography? What would be ideal buy for me from X-S10, X-T30 and X-E4? Thanks.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
hard to make that call for you - pick the one you think ergonomically is better for you. I wouldn't consider the XT30 though.
@Zgv8gyxc 2 жыл бұрын
good review.. i liked it. greetings from india. still x100v is very nostaglic and those who have used it will never depart. however xe4 is good price point and gives lense option. so better have best of both worlds..cheers
@impatrickt 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve used the x100v. It’s dumb.
@joshuaconti989 3 жыл бұрын
Crispy audio and informed review. Lovely =)
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@johnsherwin9054 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Patrick. Your reviews are always very well done. Something you didn’t talk about that I’m interested in is build quality. I got a X-E2 years ago when Fuji were still making them in Japan and the build quality rivals the X-Pro line. The X-E3 I picked up last summer was so disappointing though. Even the dials were made from some cheap plastic and felt like they could break over time with a lot of use. Any thoughts on the build quality of the XE-4? I’m worried the cheap price may equal cheap build quality too.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
the XS10 feels cheaper but "feels" cheap is difficult to understand as new plastics get lighter they feel cheaper but they're actually stronger. if you try a new Canon R5 or A7siii you'd think it was made out of fisher price plastic! the X-E4 is a little brick. its not heavy but it's solid.
@macallanvintage 2 жыл бұрын
The XE4 looks light-weight but feels like a hefty brick when fitted with an equally well built 35mm f2 lens👍 Its definitely not a flimsy, lightweight, plasticky camera (unlike the Canon M50 which I also considered before buying XE4).
@kaushaltiwari9773 2 жыл бұрын
Fuji has a 27mm mk2 lens. Here in the Sony APS-C world, we are still waiting for our first version.
@parmanduke 2 жыл бұрын
I liked shooting with the x100f but being fixed lens at 23mm was too limiting. X E4 on the way.
@SynthieFreak 3 жыл бұрын
I just got my X100V as EDC and was looking out for a new travel-camera for wide and narrow lenses. Thought about the X-T3, X-Pro3 and X-E3. Now I know, that this X-E4 will be the perfect companion for my X100V.
@ighler 3 жыл бұрын
Or you could just buy the "Fujifilm tcl-x100 II Tele Conversion Lens" and "Fujifilm wcl-x100 II Wide Conversion Lens" check them out ;)
@SynthieFreak 3 жыл бұрын
@@ighler Thanks, I know. But i want a super-wide-lens like the 10-24mm and a tele like the 90mm. And the adapters don't come close to these focal lengths. They might be nice to have, but not my first choice.
@Kevinschart Жыл бұрын
some of my favorite photos have been on cheap disposable film cameras. the x100v fits the way I like to capture pictures. I am exactly the person that camera was created for.
@akyerit 3 жыл бұрын
Ya this is actually a surprisingly intriguing offer, coming from someone that has owned the x100v. Honeslty the evf was a cool gimmick but I rarely found myself using it. Especially not the optical part of it. And I honestly did find myself missing interchangeable lenses. If they only had digital stabe. I kept saying that about the x100v because I love shooting video as well. If it has digital stabe I probably wouldn't have sold it. The xs10 obviously has really intrigued me. But this little guy is just that much smaller, which is everything to me, and if I needed stabe I could always get a lens with ois. So thats pretty cool. And the screen is plenty good. With all that being said tho, I have since left fuji and bought a sony a7c. So far so great. I do miss the color profiles. And the a7c is a little chunkier than I was expecting honestly. So who knows. Maybe someday I might come back. And this little offering def has me wondering
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
You'd love the XS10 - check my channel for the review on the camera. Sounds like it's exactly what you're looking for.
@Kaisolostudio 3 жыл бұрын
Casual GFX 100 flex 💪🏽 7:21
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
got em
@doctorgrobi 3 жыл бұрын
ThankU, looking forward to this camera. Sure I use iPhone cam, but this thing is great. But what about my x-t2? Ok, backup. ThankU guy, nice review!
@siggi4ever555 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! First I watched of the fresh crop of embargoed Fuji product news. As an owner of an X-Pro 2 and a 35/1.4 and 23/1.4, I am conflicted! I want something smaller and the XE4/27mm combo and X100V both have different merits that make for a difficult decision? I assume the XE4’s mechanical shutter tops out at 1/4000s? The X100V at least has the ND for bright day, wide open shooting.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! I've used the internal ND probably twice on the X100 series - I don't think its needed on the photo side, I shot all of the samples in this video wide open without a hitch - it's something I wish they had for video models though for sure. If you have an X-Pro 2 I'd just grab the new mark II pancake and save yourself the dough! No need for a new camera!
@siggi4ever555 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt But ... but ... getting a new thing! New! Well, okay, that’s the most sensible answer and the one I’ll probably follow. I’m thinking I may opt for the 16/2.8 instead as it won’t split my other primes. Have you shot with it? Everything I’ve read is good and buying it will probably be cheaper than getting my very broken 16/1.4 fixed.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
@@siggi4ever555 haven't had a chance to try the 16mm f2.8 - sounds like it would be a nice wide though for sure!
@mintran 3 жыл бұрын
I used the original X100 for several years. I'm saving for the X100V but it looks like the X-E4 is a no-brainer.
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
for sure!
@GregTardif 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t see the announcement for this today, I was watching your video instead. I am assuming it’s weather sealed? That would be the only thing that would keep me from jumping from the x100v to the x-e4. Great shots
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
not weather sealed but I only own one weather sealed fuji (the X-T3) and ive never had an issue. X100T, OG X100, X30 etc no weather sealing, use em in rain, snow, armpit sweat, the works. no issues ever.
@GregTardif 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt cool, yeah. I usually stay inside when it’s super inclement so...it’s a nothing sandwich I suppose
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
@@GregTardif what about armpit sweat?
@GregTardif 3 жыл бұрын
@@impatrickt Fanny pack sweat is the silent killer
@murrayscheuerman5900 2 жыл бұрын
All the negative comments with regards to the X-E4. I wanted a small form factor pocketable camera for hiking and mountain biking rather than packing the X-T3. I picked the X-E4 I really like it. This also coming from an ex X-100f owner. I would say do not hate it until you have had one in your hand.
@MaxBalzer 3 жыл бұрын
I have to be honest, I really don't care much about Fuji cameras, not for any reason really, but Patrick this video had me stuck from start to finish! Damn, this is a really good video, and pls say hi to Fran for me :)
@impatrickt 3 жыл бұрын
Will do, Max! Thanks for watching!
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