The Fujifilm X-E4 - Baby X-Pro3 or X100V killer?

In this video I give my thoughts and first impressions on the Fuji X-E4 after one week of use. This is not a review. I haven't even had the chance to properly edit and adjust the photos since they are not yet supported in Lightroom. And for that reason I wont comment all that much on the the new 27mm f2.8. After the Adobe update I will revisit the files and give my opinion on the lens.

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[gearreallydoesntmatter]

Find a used X-E4 or other interchangeable lens Fujifilm at MPB. And if you do, you also help support this channel by using the links below:

[scry]

Im a simple man. I see Mattias Burling, I smile and press like.

[gearreallydoesntmatter]

One thing I’ve noticed when reading comments about the X-E4 is that it’s kinda like when the X-Pro3 was released. That a big part of the negative comments comes from “posers”.

Shooters that liked the idea and image of themselves using something minimalistic and old school like a Leica. But at the same time too insecure to give up all the buttons and features of an X-T3/4.

So when Fuji does what they at least said they wanted, separating the xpro and xe line even further from the rest, they get upset.

Long story short, if you want a million buttons in the X-E4, then X-T30 is for you :)

[da]

Wow... every single Matthias video is a love letter to photography and the master engineers who make it possible. God bless the poor FujiFilm personnel who have to put up with the tough demands of the marketplace.

[Amor_fati.Memento_Mori]

I can't get enough of this camera, I am so happy you decided to take a look at this. Your images are amazing.

[LEAJ]

Laughed hard the moment you said “Fuji fanboy militia” 😂

[mvonwalter]

If I was going out to get a brand new Fuji today this would be the one I would buy.

[joshwu]

Thanks for the review! Been waiting on it since it was announced! I've been shooting with an X-E3 because of your review on it years ago. This one was an instant preorder for me. I'm frankly surprised, (maybe not surprised, just tired of it now) by how many people don't get this is a camera people actually want. I WANT IT. If you've shot long enough you know what you care about and want out of a camera. It shouldn't be that hard to accept other people may want different things from you. You want weather sealing and more buttons and dials? Just get an XT-4? Isn't that the whole point of having different models?

[donaldcongdon]

As usual, polished, professional, and useful! Thanks Mattias.

[NinjaMonkeyPrime]

I totally agree on the flip screen. I was debating the X-S10 for the small size and stabilization but having to rotate that screen to the side when I want to take an image of my dog seems like it would get old really fast. Since I own the X-T30 I will probably pass on the the X-E4. Even though I would prefer the rangefinder style I'm not sure it makes sense to switch, unless I'm missing something. I am tempted to upgrade to that new XF 27mm. The missing dial is the only thing I dislike on mine. The 27mm was my first lens and I still love it. If I were starting over I think the X-E4 and the 27mm would be perfect.

[dennisng]

Mattias, a long awaited video from you & you never disappoint your viewers. Beautiful images, articulate & honest assessment & a bad influencer! I’m sure many of your viewers are surfing for an X-E4. It’s a great starter 📷 for those who’s new to the Fuji militia group! 😅 Fortunately, I have- & ❤️ my-an X-E3 mated to the 27mm f2.8 pancake lens, & this combo fits in my jacket pocket comfortably. Thank you for your continually supplying our addiction 😅✌🏼

[hanzkilian]

I have just purchased this camera as a walk around camera. I am a wildlife shooter and use Olympus and Panasonic, with 400mm lenses. I was after a GOOD camera which was light and still a quality camera. The X-E4 meets all demands with excellent photo quality. I would recommend it to anyone.

[jacobh]

I’ve pretty much owned or used all Fuji X/GFX cameras over the past 11 years. For a while even professionally as a fashion/beauty photographer. I pretty much sold all of them except the X-E4. To me, this is the best Fuji camera they ever made. I love the X100(V), but to be able to use the small 16, 35 and 50 lenses (next to the 23) is too valuable for me. My other fav was the X-Pro2, but they messed it up for me with the X-Pro3 (with its gadget titanium topplate, subscreen and LCD). So, next to several M bodies and a Q2M the X-E4 stays with me for now. PS. funny that you also prefer the 24MP for low light shooting. I thaught it was only me…😅

[Kaze]

Fuji fanboi militia checking in. I’ve been looking at this one as a nice compliment and second body for my XT3

[maxwellwellmax]

I got the X-E3 because of you and I'm very happy with it, the new one is not making me want to switch but Glad to see Fuji is making this kind of cameras.

[paduchiu]

I don’t even care about cameras, I just watch these videos for entertainment.
(Kidding)

[aravindvinayakan]

This is the video I've been waiting for!

[Mellow_]

Man been following for yrs now keep it going Mattias 🙏🏽

[AD-zovp]

Thanks a lot Mattias, nice to finally hear the other perspective! Had meanwhile already decided to preorder :)
As I'm often running tired of RAW editing at the computer later, I'm actually next happy (after Tilty) about the software updates to in camera RAW conversion and the Q-menu. Finally setting WB tint per custom setting and I also looove sitting on buses and trains, quickly tweaking the X-way and sharing ...

[christopherbgriffith]

That's disappointing regarding the EVF sensor, though hopefully they'll address it with a firmware update. Seems like the kind of quirk to expect in a 1.0.0 release.