Fuji X-T4 | A Solo Film Maker's Review

In this video I review the Fuji X-T4 for its video capabilities. I now use the XT4 as my main vlogging video camera and have done so for the past 2 months. I love this camera, but it's not perfect. If you're thinking about upgrading your video camera to the Fuji X-T4, this video might be helpful.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞:

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 & 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨: 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨
None today, but usually I get them from below.

#Fuji #XT4

[scotty]

"It should be sold with a bow and quote of the day. Enjoyed the review Thomas, many thanks

[HVRIS]

That recording issue is well strange. What I tend to do when filming broll on my X-T3 is: 1) Use the autofocus to acquire focus. 2) Use an assigned AF-hold button + hold it when panning. This even works when it is already recording. This way, I don't have to awkwardly flick to manual focus. I have tutorials on my channel if you need visual examples. Happy shooting ✌🏼

[pgtips]

Thomas, you are actually one of the best camera reviewers I have heard. Thanks, the info you provided was really valuable to me.

[blodargolf]

Hey Thomas, I actually have a degree in audio, and I was looking through your gear list and saw that the Rode video mic x have a high pass switch (it should be the button in the middle). If you set the high pass filter to 150hz it should reduce the clipping. What you are doing when you engage the filter is cutting out everything below 150hz, and that should help with the wind noise and not stress the preamp in the camera as much. Hope this helps! And sorry if my english is unreadeble, cheers from sweden!

[rocketjuice]

Thomas,  
so far you're the only one I know who said anything about this strange intermittent audio feedback interference.
I spent countless hours trying to figure out what caused it, changed cables, mics, returned a mic because of it as I thought it was defective when in fact, and you just confirmed it:
it comes from the X-T4 itself.

That just released tension in my body ;)
So thank you, and great work, as and per always.
Cheers from LA.

[marcinkolanowski]

Hey Tom, Fuji doesn’t let you change autofocus modes during recording a video. I recommend using back button focusing in manual focus mode. I hope that’s helpful

[sam]

I don’t use my XT-4 for video but for photography I think it’s autofocus is amazing. I used it at a motorsport event recently and was amazed at how many “hits” I got where the focus was spot on. It’s performance was better than I expected.

[bantononabike]

I agree with this Thomas. I pretty much put up with it due to the absolute joy I have shooting with the X-T4 and the stills capabilities being stellar!

[britainthroughmylens]

I love my XT4, especially the old school dials arrangement, but confess I’ve yet to use it in anger for video. Fuji are well renown for listening to their customers and i’m sure they will be working hard to resolve any autofocus issues with their generous firmware updates. In all other aspects I’ve found it to be a superb camera.

[AdamMatthewsPhotography]

"This should be sold with a bow & arrow, because it loves to hunt" literally made me laugh out loud. Aside from the obvious skill in making both videos and photos, this is the sort of thing that keeps me watching every video of your channel. Including this one, even if I am not and never plan to become a solo video creator 😂

[Eclaimera]

You just made me realized after watching more than 100 reviews on the cameras on the market, that it is exactly what I need. Flip-out screen, dual sd card slot, 4K 60 fps. Way more important than full frame sensor. Thanks.

[sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu]

Love Fujifilm. Love the XT-4. My dream camera. Thanks for the review 🤠.

[nickswisher]

I was so relieved you said “then you are definitely on the wrong video” lol!

[-grey]

If you shut off the face/eye detect and you have it in AF-S it will lock-on where you focused, but also afford you the ability to refocus on another subject with a half press of the shutter. Eliminating most of that back and forth hunting. The Face/Eye traking must be off though. Maybe that helps. ✌️

[dentonator]

I'm here because it's a new Thomas Heaton video.

[jaye-jaewood]

Best review ever!! So refreshing to not have a million technical terms shoved into my ears 😂 Thanks so much!

[fcracer]

You’ve nailed it for the issues on this camera. I hope Fujifilm watches this video. I’m tired of hearing about their AF improvements which don’t deliver on the promise.

[MichaelDreksler]

I have been taking a drink every time Thomas said Solo Video Creator, now I think I need to stop...

[edoardocastelli]

"All I want is a camera that works" exactly!!!

[tombreen]

I'm so glad that you have gone back to the root of this channel its what I love about it ...