took the words out of my mouth

We are simple men 😄

It’s real though 😂

@@HH60gPaveHawkis a t-shirt in the making

As someone who has to deal with Canon 80D... Yes that gets very old, very very fast. Especially when I was doing on set photography and BTS work. The RX-100 I was using as a B-cam was better just because of this reason.

Same for me.

Ok. This could be the camera that I find the money to upgrade from my battered old X20 from. Just gotta decide on the first off lens choice.

@@Grant_Ferstat If you like the zoom on your X20 you really cant go wrong with the Fuji 18-55 2.8 Also never rule out all of the wonderful used Fujis if you have budget constraints. The XT2 and the XE3 are fantastic buys right now.

For an extra £200 I'd probably still get the X-T30, though I can see the appeal of the slightly smaller body if paired with the new 27mm lens. It's not much bigger than the X-T30 but I'd definitely miss the flexibility of the extra buttons and dials, though it would be nice to have the Q button on top! I'm not a fan of scrolling through endless menus, so give me a quick access button or dial for most features and I'll be happy (here wishing the X-T30 had a d-pad and ISO dial).

@@MrSamoDude I have ergonomic issues with the center mounted EVF since I am left eye dominate. But besides that I think the XT30 is pretty great (I came from an XT3).

This.

I’m still not happy with Fuji’s in camera conversions. They should hire Ricoh/Pentax to show them how it’s done.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter after reading on it I guess I see what you mean. Don't think though we can expect some leap there any time soon. So long I'll do w experience and fast clicking, instead of preview and nicer menu.... Still need time to outgrow my 1st ecosystem anyhow :)

@@gearreallydoesntmatter Fuji in-camera conversions are excellent, there are a LOT of custom recipes on the Internet. Not sure how you can't be happy with the many setting you can apply and save to custom slots. You have been to Fuji X Weekly, right?

The problem is the UI, it’s very annoying to use and some of the nomenclature is weird.

I like this camera, thinking of getting one but my only concern is image quality, I have Pentax DSLR and had a fuji xf10, and image quality of the Fuji was very poor in comparison with Pentax. This sample photos are good but don't look as good as your Pentax reviews (image quality).

Fingers crossed.

Byt the one you think is cooler.

When I ditched my dSLR I swapped from using my left to my right eye. Weird at first but quickly got used to it. Check the dioptre range available on the X-E4, it works for me.

i shoot xe3 with my left eye and don't have any issues with that except smudging the screen with my nose

I'd say it's worth it - I'm biased though since I already own the X-E4 😀

Don’t know, will see when I get my own preorder.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter Thanks! Yeah, me too. If anyone else sees this, feel free to chime in.

@@hhglasenapp The X-E4 manual is now available. Basically, yes. Choose the roles played by the front command dial. You can press the center of the dial to cycle through roles in the order FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1, FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2, and FRONT COMMAND DIAL 3. Option Description FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1 Assign shutter speed (S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)) or aperture (APERTURE) 1 to FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1. FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2/3 Assign shutter speed (S.S. (PROGRAM SHIFT)), aperture (APERTURE) 1, exposure compensation (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) 2, sensitivity (ISO), or no role (NONE) to FRONT COMMAND DIAL 2 or FRONT COMMAND DIAL 3. 1 Aperture set to A (auto) and lens equipped with aperture ring or COMMAND selected for DBUTTON/DIAL SETTING > APERTURE RING SETTING (A). 2 Exposure compensation dial rotated to C. COMMAND DIAL SETTING can also be accessed by pressing and holding the center of the front command dial.

@@fredbloggs545 Great! Thanks a lot! Seems this dial will fit perfectly in my mind - choose shutter speed, press, then choose iso.

Metal.

It’s a little smaller. Still usable but a little small.

The X-E3 (and 4) EVF is much smaller, but I had zero issues moving from the X100T to it.

@@fredbloggs545 Well done Fred! : - )

For peaking I press the function button, its actually quicker than the old dial.

There is a button in the back that you could use in the same way.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter Thankyou. Appreciate the reply!

Me too. (Ugh)

I don’t use anything. I don’t think I’ve ever scratched a screen, and I don’t baby my cameras. I’ve sometimes bought cameras with scratches on the screen, but it’s not something I care about. As long as it works I don’t mind.

It can’t replace it imo but the xe4 can definitely be used as a carry around.

The XF 27mm f2.8 WR is a HUGE disappointment for me; I was REALLY hoping for an updated autofocusing system to match the silent / perfect for video and stills 23mm f2.

Exactly. If Buttons are what a person wants, then the xt 30 line or the s10 is there for them.

interesting distinction - i think you nailed the xpro3 critics :) my problem with the newer x cameras is the move to more use of touch, i don’t really like any device that combines touch with buttons. it works ok if it’s all touch (phone/ipad) but once you start mixing input methods things get confused. i use the d pad (customised) a lot on my xt20 to select iso/film simulation. i know you say it works flawlessly, but i don’t think i could get on board with swiping which puts me off these new ones a bit :(

@@punkrachmaninoff it was for me too and then I realized that it's a matter of the physical optics and mechanics. Is there another lens this small with AF that is quieter for $500? I can't find one.

Agreed. Fuji's continued effort to offer the widest array of bodies in terms of form factors and user interfaces in its APS-C mount will be essential for its success in a market saturated with FF bodies rich in features but limited in portability/pocketability. It boggles my mind that no other ILC manufacturer is willing (or able?) to ditch camera grips to offer ultimate portablity. Not all bodies are meant (or should be meant) as do-it-all beasts.

Yes, its wireless. Very handy for creative flash photography. I review it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbSdq8150LCbeac.html

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Im not sure. On the XE3 its double click on the joystick. On the xe4 that is the magnification by default, I haven’t yet tried to reprogram it. Let me know if you find anything.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter I will do! Thank you for your reply!

@@gearreallydoesntmatter Sorted it Mattias ! “You Just press DISP BACK! “ and your back in the centre 👍🏻

Perfect!

Enthusiast for most. For me it has appeal for pro use.

Don't see the point of a comparison with the X100V. If you don't want to change lenses, get the X100V. If you want to change lenses, get something else. Simple.

@@fredbloggs545 I wish it is as simple as you've said. However, I think it is worth to compare leaf vs mechanical shutter, sharp f2 lens vs the new 27mm f2.8, having a built-in ND filter, a side switch for focus settings, the layout of the buttons and dials, weather sealing, even the battery life, all these aspects are different. In terms of the focal length, there are some converters that can give different focal equivalents for X100V, so it is not a big deal not to have interchangeable lens.

@@w.a.alasha It is literally as simple as, do you want to change lenses or not.

@@fredbloggs545 Well, let me tell you about some cameras that I have which are Fujifilm XF10 and Canon EOS M50. When I'm going outside I don't decide which camera to take with me according to the interchangeable lens, but according to the usability. Note that attaching 22mm f2 pancake lens on the Canon will give an approximate results of the Fuji

@@w.a.alasha You are way overcomplicating this! There is zero point looking at the X100V if you want to change lenses.

I'm thinking of picking up an X-H1 second hand for video and photo generally. How is your workflow like with it?

@@xmlthegreat I bought it on a whim after watching a video where they were being hand made in Japan. Mainly for the portrait flip out screen. It's a big camera, I don't use it much (tend to be quicker with the x-e3 which is a weapon of a camera in terms of speed). When I do I always enjoy it. Mic socket is handy. Good video. Fast AF. I wish the exposure comp button could toggle rather than being held down (maybe it can be changed in the menu). I say get one if you fancy it - can't really go wrong and they seem to hold the money well. Personally I would spend 100 or so more and get a x-e4 - better slow mo for one thing and processor etc etc.

@@xmlthegreat I bought a used X-H1 about two months ago and I absolutely love it. I have several Fuji bodies (not an X-T4) but this one stands above the others for me. I love the top info display, I find the heavier body balances well with larger lenses and the 3.6m dot EVF helps with my preference for manual focus lenses. The IBIS also gives me that extra hand-hold confidence. I bought it used at a great price, with only 1,500 shutter actuations. An absolute bargain. A pro level camera for a silly price. However I do agree with the comment about the exposure comp dial. It is a two button affair which annoys me constantly. I wish I could assign one of the dials to exp. comp.; maybe I can but I cannot figure out how.

It is, but I don’t want that. Hopefully I can set it up like the x100v in the future.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter The good thing is that Fuji often listens to feedback and pushes firmware updates.

The sensor is not the only thing that has an impact on the noise performance. The xpro1 processor is older and that will even it out. But the XE3 is another story.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter i was thinking about upgrading to newer bsi sensor in xt3 or xe4 hopefully to improve noise reduction for astrophotography, so you think the new 26MP bsi sensor doesn’t perform great in low light like the one in the xe3 does? Reason why I wanted the bsi because the one in sony a7iii was doing so well at iso 12800

Good news! I didn’t get a manual with the borrowed sample. Now I just hope it still deactivates the sensor.

The 27mm mk1 is great on my X-E3.

Definitely usable. Go to a store and try an Xe3, same size.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter That's what I wanted to hear, Thank you Mattias, after watching numerous camera reviews by you, it is certainly a trusted opinion! Thanks again Mattias

Yes.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter thank you mattias, great video as always

If there are no electrical contacts, yes. I have my camera always set to it anyway, it's one of the settings I always enable on my cameras during set-up.

Yes, but you only need to activate it once.

You definitely dont "need" another camera. You are covered. But depending on your style and what you shoot, there is a chance something like the X-E4 could replace both.

@Dino The GRIII fits in your pants pocket. No Fuji X will do that. Does not matter to me, but might to you. The X-T4 is a fair bit larger than the X-E4 and it is more dSLR style rather than rangefinder style. Again, does that matter to you? If not, keep the X-T4.

@@fredbloggs545 thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. Still trying to figure out the relative pros and cons of dSLR vs. rangefinder. how would you summarize?

@@dinodemopoulos3336 Other than the obvious size, weight and control layout differences, it is personal preference on where the position of the EVF is and the overall look of the camera. If you shoot using your right eye then your nose isn't squashed against the LCD. I didn't want the DSLR style body, I wanted a "classic" old style body. It's why I got a silver X-E3 with silver 27mm pancake lens. Nobody looks at your little "old" camera when shooting in the street, the X-T4 however looks like a modern dSLR. I have ordered the silver X-E4.

@@fredbloggs545 Great advice and insight! Zone focusing is also better on rangefinder as well?

x100v if you're fine with fixed lens but if you want variety of interchangeable lens get x-e4

I'm wondering this too...? A little help Mattias?

I'd imagine the higher pixel density on the newer sensor leads to a bit more noise at higher ISO settings.

Yeah it breaks much easier when under exposing.

Hi J Zayas, I was wondering about the screen flipping with the EVF sensor, I saw that on Samuel Streetlife also! as you say I hope they implement better control with a filmware update? But I can only guess it's something to do with the selfie mode, and flips around the other way to implement the self blogging image possession? what do you say!?!?

@@palmhousebookrestoration3284 You are right, I realized after I saw the video for the second time. I guess I am not really interested on the selfie mode so I didn't notice at first, but you are probably right. I don't know how complicated it could be, but then they can put an option to activate/deactivate selfie mode so instead of flipping it just turns off. I suppose that can be a workaround.

Thank you so much for your reply, Mattias.

Tycker de brukar strula för mycket. Inte haft bra erfarenheter. Ägt kanske 7 stycken av varierande modell.

@@gearreallydoesntmatter Ah, okej. Ja, det lär ju vara mycket rörliga delar som jobbar i optiken, och den är ju "obytbar" :)

I also have XE-2, if I want an upgrade maybe it will be X-pro 2 / XE-3. This XE-4 is too minimalistic, somehow throw the original concept of fuji mirrorless camera

I love the flippy screen - I think it might compensate for the lack of a few buttons, for me.