X-T4 Long Term Review (One year in and what I hope for the X-T5)

This first video in a while here will be discussing the X-T4, what it's been like, and what I feel could be improved. This is a personal take on the camera, not a comprehensive point-by-point review. I hope you'll enjoy my thoughts on this machine.

0:00 - Opener
0:27 - Intro
2:09 - Onto the X-T4
3:28 - What's really changed for me
8:11 - Things that don't work for me
9:50 - What I'd like to see in the X-T5
16:05 - Conclusion and Slideshow

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[joachimhennrichs]

One of the best reviews on the pros and cons of the X-T4! Thank you very much!

[craigcarlson]

Am considering buying a used X-T4 as a way to get back into the Fuji system. Big draw for me with the '4 is it's IBIS, and being able to use it with the wide aperture primes in low light. Appreciate you sharing your experience.

[kbqvist]

Being a stills shooter only, I very much agree with your comments on the screen. And would like to add that it is also cumbersome, and probably risky to use with a strap on the camera, which I often need..

[elliotresnick]

Great video! When you carry your XT4 or X100v on your bike, what bag or sling are your using??

[myblackboxrocks]

Great video. I pretty much agree with all your points, especially the screen, but I won't be jumping to another system because of it. I guess I'm getting old but I reckon all systems have strengths and weaknesses and I'm more or less settled for now with the ergonomic MO of Fuji, their files and workflow, and the benefits of apsc and small primes for my approach. As always, YMMV

[nicholascorby]

I am hoping for an XT5 with a high quality XT3 like LCD screen, about 35MP and better EVF and Continuous focus..That would be my ideal Fuji camera.

[SamTaylors]

Great video - thank you Dylan. You really summarised my thoughts about the X-T4 very well. I currently shoot with the X-T3 and although I would love the IBIS from the X-T4, the benefit it brings does not outweigh the negatives of the side hinged screen. I also think Fuji made a mistake releasing the X-T4 so soon after the X-T3 - I think that alienated quite a lot of people. When the X-T4 came out I considered upgrading but instead I opted to trade in a lens and buy a second X-T3 body instead. The advantages of having two identical bodies completely outweighed the benefit of IBIS and the marginal benefits of the new battery. I think a lot of people get carried away with the latest when actually having multiple identical bodies (even if they're a bit older) has major advantages.

Anyway, thanks again for the great video and I'm looking forward to the new content you have to share.

[garthtravis]

hey great review! How do I get a copy of that wallpaper ur using?

[robertrowles]

I’ve owned the X-T2 & 3, and I now have the X-T4 which I really love. My only concerns are with that screen too. I agree with everything you say about it,
but would just add that I do actually like the fact that it can be reversed and stored safely when around my neck or in the bag. Apart from that, I tend to just keep it open, but flat against the back of the camera like all digital cameras a few years back.

[tonyjones]

I'm still using the X-T3 because of the screen, and I hope they go back to it on the X-T5. Great video, many thanks.

[babyboy]

I have an XT3 and a X100V. I love both.

I’m trying to decide on a new body and I’m having a hard time deciding between the XT4 and the XPRO 3. I LOVE the rangefinder style of my X100, so I’m leaning toward the XPRO, but I’d love your opinion. I shoot studio portraits and headshots, and personal branding portraits.

Very occasionally, I shoot family portraits and kids.

My work is all about people and personal connection and minimalism.

I’d love your thoughts. Do you think the XPRO 3 is a good choice? I’ve also thought about the XE4 but I’m not sure if that would be TOO minimal.

PS: I never shoot video, except for occasional vlogging or BTS, in which case I use my little Sony ZV1.

[jonlaidonlie]

Switching between 24 fps/120 fps was a major hangup for me! It took like 10 steps to change the frame rate and then the corresponding shutter speed, rendering the camera un-usable. I do love the Fuji colors (Eterna).

[stephendixon]

Hey Dylan, as someone who loved and still owns the X-H1 and think I’ll wait for future releases instead of "upgrading" now, and whilst clearly we like some of the same things and have very different views about others, I think this has reaffirmed my decision to sit tight on upgrading my X-system cameras for now. Besides I’ve got lots to learn and play with getting used to the GFX100S for now! In the meantime really look forward to seeing your video on the Camranger and understanding what your using it for, why you need it and how it fits into your workflow. Looked at the first generation of these many years back when was still shooting a Canon 5D Mk II, but no longer sure if or how it would really help me these days, so really interested to see your video on this 👍

[tomheim]

Well done Dylan. Agree with all your points. For me, the only thing I don't like is the screen. I was going to trade in my X-T3 once the X-t4 arrived, but I'm hanging onto it for now. At least until I'm certain I can adapt. I keep an L bracket attached to my cameras 100% of the time, so getting used to this could be real challenge!

[bernios]

Very calm, nice way of presenting your thoughts. As a Fuji shooter of 18 years (since S2pro) I had most Fuji cameras so far (except the Gfx). I sold my X-H1 (too heavy and slow AF in dark light), also my X_T3 to get the X-T4. I am still hesitating but I guess I will go for it. For the time being, I still have the X-T1 which still makes gorgeou images.

[izzwizamahjah]

Fuji really should have made the x-t line more of a photographers camera and the x-h line more of the video hybrid camera when it comes the the screens

[trevor]

I shoot predominantly Canon, but also shoot Nikon, Olympus and Sony. I had not tried Fujifilm but I was appreciative of the legacy-style ergonomics of the analogue dials on the top. I had actually bought a couple of Nikon Df bodies for that precise reason as it took me back to my roots using cameras of the1970-80's. I recently was asked to help someone with an X-T3 and got to like a lot of the Fujifilm style. Consequently, I got an X-T4 and am impressed because:
It has the interface I like plus IBIS - sure the Nikon Zfc has the look but not the IBIS and in any case they are laying claim to the FM body styling and that was FF and I think they should have kept with that - maybe a Zf is in the offing at some stage...
I should say that I am a stills-only shooter, so the ability to eliminate the whole suite of video controls is, to me a great benefit.
Sorry, I Like the fully-rotating screen, but then again I am not doing video, or tethering, but I like being able to rotate the screen in to protect the LCD display
The improved battery is impressive but the ability to have an additional two batteries in the grip is even more so. I usually shoot with long lenses so the grip actually helps with balancing the lens.
I got the 16-80 kit lens, but will be using my Canon glass via the adapter with control ring - although I am frankly most likely to use it as a carry around unit much of the time.
Given that your review is several months old (5)?, I see that there have been several firmware updates, so that might explain why I am not having so much issue with the focus tracking. For serious stuff I will still be using my FF DSLRs and MILCs.
Thank you for you comments, as a newbie to Fujifilm I found them very interesting.

[BloodyJoeMusic]

Autofocus is quite tribble on the X-T4 especially in video mode... They really should get better at this and deliver a Kaizen firmware update to improve!

[acmdv]

Do you think the X-T5 will have the same higher megapixel sensor that the rumoured X-H2 will have? Do you think the X-H2 will have the same body as the GFX100S?

[unstanic]

Auto focus and face detection is a big one. On my x100v I never use face/eye detection, cause it never works, unless you have a face right in front of you starring right at you, which is almost never the case (unless you're doing portraits).