12 Year Old Fuji X-E1 in 2024?

My thoughts on the 12 year old Fuji X-E1 in no particular order. A lot of pros, a few cons and a couple of rants. I give my Fuji Film Recipe at the end.

Follow along on my photo journey @truluphoto on Instagram.

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Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Full Disclosure
0:45 - Photo Examples
2:20 - First Impressions
2:34 - Fuji 27mm Lens
3:19 - Tactile Features
4:20 - Shooting Modes
5:33 - Manual Features
5:39 - Back Button AF
6:09 - Focus Assist
6:39 - Focus Assist Modes
7:23 - Intentional Shooting
7:43 - X-E1 in the Field
8:05 - Slow Auto Focus (Con)
8:29 - Where does it thrive?
8:40 - Photo Examples
8:50 - Zone Focusing
9:04 - Film Photography
9:16 - Higher F Stops
9:28 - Depth of Field Rant
10:36 - Film Photo Examples
10:58 - Zone Focus Range
12:18 - Zone Focus Photo Examples
12:34 - Stop Mimicking Eye AF
13:41 - Brand Loyalty Cults
14:31 - Camp Snap
15:30 - Film Simulations
15:46 - Raw vs. JPEG
16:53 - JPEG Photo Examples
17:37 - Online Film Sim Recipes
18:47 - Day Shooting Rant
19:10 - Complicate it later (have fun!)
19:39 - Healthy restrictions / limitations
20:07 - My Film Sim Recipe
22:45 - In Conclusion
23:48 - Outro

[krazeemonkee]

what a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful video ✨ the laxed-convo format, the softness of scene + delivery, the little rose-looking string decor on the shelves, and most importantly, the challenging of convention makes for such a wonderfully fresh, authentically personal perspective ~ i've had this video queued up for months + i'm happy to have finally gotten to it 👏🏽 🌹 bravo

[LeedsRider]

I've had the X-E2 for about three years now, bought it as a broken camera, repaired it with the intention to sell, but ended up falling in love with it. As far as I can tell, the X-E2 has the same 16mp sensor but the updated image processor. It has remained a mainstay of my camera collection and I've only recently upgraded to the X-E4 for my event work. Primarily because the shutter is a little slower compared to modern cameras, and although the colours are gorgeous, I ended up missing some 'moments' from time to time. My X-E2 is now a backpack camera with the XF 27mm which like you say, feels like it was designed for it. I will never sell her! Even if the prices have gone mental recently...

[D.Trider]

I’ve had this camera for 12 years and I’m still loving these videos. 😂 congrats on a sweet camera! I adapt glass and it’s so sweet!

[frankartale]

Best Fujifilm Sensor ever ! I'll never get rid of it. It also has a great look & layout. It's the exact same size as my X100 when i have the 27mm 2.8 on it. Fuji should have added electronic shutter through a firmware update like they did with the XT1

[twistriderz]

Fuji X-E1 lover here! I do have more modern cameras (from other brands) and always end up deciding to use my x-e1 x-t1 and x-t2. There’s something special about old xtrans sensors and the tactile experience! Enjoy your x-e1!!

[KarySchump]

I absolutely adore :) your videos and how you share your experiences and opinions using the camera, and not just a straight up review. This looks like a fun camera, especially all the manual controls. Looking forward to your campsnap video, and would be interested in hearing you talk about film.

[carylee]

I own two X-E1's because of the original sensor that is the same as the Xpro1. Both cameras have M42 lense adapters for quick hyperfocal street photography with M42 lenses. While my Xpro1 has the Fujifilm M adapter for my Voigtlander M lenses. I had the X-E2 and sold it and went back to the X-E1 just for the filmlike images that it brings. As for quick photos I also use a my X-A1 with 27mm for quick on the go shots. Again with the original sensor.

[JamesxHollingworth]

Great video man, been looking at one of these for a while, really helpful

[snap]

Thanks for this
Behind me stand my X-E1 with the old 35 f1.4 .... I love her

[SumFriesWidDat]

This video made my finally buy an X-E1. My main is X-S10 but I wanted something a little smaller for walking around, and you really helped with that! Thanks for putting your time into this video, and for being yourself! Earned a sub 😊👍🏼

[ivegyattocomment]

this was brilliant, very informed on how to operate the camera especially the manual focus part.

[trondaadnesen]

Man, what a great video :) love my x-e1. Gonna try your film sim 👍🏻

[simpleman]

Damn, man I loved how you actually was shooting from the hip and really shared your emotions and unedited perception. I actually at the process of buying my first camera, it is quite hard process actually and I more & more prone to buy smth from fuji, your vid is really inspirational. I hope you'll share more tips and stuff and also more photos that I really liked and screenshotted :D

[romanshackleford]

Loved your video so much, great cinematography and you seem to have a cool personality as well. Thanks for sharing.

[SourPlanet]

2012 was a sweet spot for cameras. XE1 is super fun and barely noticeable on the wrist. I recently got a Leica M240 that I love to death. Companies were figuring out how to get some classic tone and feel in the sensors, but things hadn't become so digital and raw focused. Retro lenses make fantastic images on these type of cameras too. I don't even touch the new bodies anymore.

[小杜-iw]

Great review, and insight into your thoughts and methods.

[frankpark]

I bought this camera back in november and was hooked on fujifilm. I got the Xpro3 last week and i feel like the XE1 produces better colors and the images "feel" better.

[gabrielachabolla]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been curious about jumping into Fuji after using Sony for years.

I love your current approach to photography and you’ve echoed a lot of what I’m looking for (more intentional photos while simplifying post processing). I’m excited to get my hands on one of these now!

[kassimdabaji]

Thank you for this inspiring video, i enjoyed every minute of it and it made me want to get an xe1

[RiskyBizness]

Great to hear honest views. Cool video, thank you.