Is the Fujifilm X-T4 Worth buying in 2023?

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  • čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
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    In this video I share my thoughts on whether the Fujifilm X-T4 is worth picking up in 2023.
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    00:00 Overview | X-T4 Price
    03:00 X-T4 Image Quality
    06:14 X-T3 | Is the X-T4 worth it in 2023
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  • @musicenjoyer4203
    @musicenjoyer4203 Před rokem +21

    "Dont buy the camera, go on a trip to a different country instead" is probably the single greatest piece of photography advice I have ever heard

  • @vladimir_filipas
    @vladimir_filipas Před rokem +10

    Nice episode as always. Great camera it is, yet I never jumped from my xt2/xt3 to xt4 due to the larger size and flip screen…but ibis and bigger battery is very nice to have and upgrade worthy for those who doesn’t mind about those two things that bothered me…
    I’m very glad that Fuji bring back the size and tilt screen in xt5 which I hope would be my next camera to add in bag…

  • @thecooldude0071
    @thecooldude0071 Před rokem +1

    Awesome review 👏

  • @perhat22
    @perhat22 Před rokem +1

    Great video! I had an x-t4 for just a few days last year, bough it used, but for some reason it had massive overheating issues, where it would overheat filming 24p 4k after less than 15 minutes. After that I sent it back and got an x-t3. I believe both the 3 and 4 are still amazing, having the exact same sensor and besides the IBIS only minor differences, both are amazing hybrids. I was hoping the prices would come down a bit more after the h2, h2s and t5 came out, but they are still stuck at the same price point they were when I bought mine.
    Anyways, love the cameras and your work. Keep it up 🙌

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! Yeah I was expecting the X-T3 to drop more but I think Fuji has stopped producing them so there isn't many new ones entering the market.

  • @charliejg
    @charliejg Před rokem +3

    I think it's very worth buying right now. I'm seeing so many for sale at great prices. Kind of like 2 years ago when I bought my X-T3. I've been quite tempted to buy one, but I still really like my X-T3 very much and I don't shoot video with my camera yet. I'm actually just beginning that journey and will use my phone learn. However, video aside, I might have already sold my X-T3 and bought an X-T4 package if it weren't for one little thing......the flippy screen. I only say that because I primarily use my X-T3 for photography and for that I still like the X-T3 LCD mechanism better. So, while that bigger battery and IBIS are nice, I think I'll be waiting a while to get any new camera. There are quite a lot of good deals out there for very nice examples of both the T3 and the T4. Plus, if you're just into photography even the X-T2 is pretty great. Thanks for the info. Have a great weekend!

  • @AlejandroGonzalez-AGS
    @AlejandroGonzalez-AGS Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video…I have a XT4 and a XT2 converted for IR (720nm) at the sensor. Several XF lenses… great system, brand and quality! Cannot be happier…Be safe, Cheers..

  • @davemorrison3705
    @davemorrison3705 Před rokem +7

    I was waiting for the x-t5 for ages. The main reason being the auto focus. The 40mp is nice but not needed, the smaller body and nostalgic neg would be nice too. But the x-t4 has slightly better dials and I like the flippy screen. I bought a used x-t4 for £800 shutter count of 3000. Its like new. Im really happy with it. Glad I didn't pay the extra 900 quid for me to have better sutofocus. X-t4 auto focus doesn't seem that bad either. Just not quite as as my a7iv.

  • @BenjaminKanarek
    @BenjaminKanarek Před rokem +1

    Very nice images and video! Bravo!

  • @taranoodtayo
    @taranoodtayo Před rokem +1

    criminally underrated. liked and subbed. Thanks

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem

      Really appreciate that Miguel 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 Thank you

  • @trezegol2007
    @trezegol2007 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I had the XT3 for about a year when the XT4 came out, after a period of temptation and endless days and nights of reflecting about the pros/cons I decided to add the XT4 to my collection. The main factors of my decision were the larger battery, the IBIS (even for stills when taking handheld shots at lower speeds), and the apparent improved AF over the XT3 (I don't care about the screen whether it flips or tilts). Well after good 2 years of use, I don't regret the larger battery life to this day, the IBIS comes handy when I shoot video from time to time, the additional film simulations, especially the Eterna Bleach Bypass like it's tone very much and use it often. The fact that I bought the XT4 in silver made me first question if I took the right look, but now it looks to me more vintage than my allblack XT3 and I like the look it has combined with the black lenses. Now last but not least, to say in terms of AF and image quality, I would notice a significant difference between the XT3 and XT4, that's not the case. But me personally I didn't mind buying the XT4, for the reasons mentioned above.
    Thanks for this clip Eren! Cheers

    • @nitablackwood6301
      @nitablackwood6301 Před 9 měsíci

      AF is the same on both now. Xt3 got the xt4 AF upgrade.

    • @trezegol2007
      @trezegol2007 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@nitablackwood6301 Exactly. The main differences that matter to me now are the battery life, the screen and the IBIS.

  • @kiaorioncreative
    @kiaorioncreative Před rokem +1

    great video! thank you🙏

  • @user-xu3hu8vb3m
    @user-xu3hu8vb3m Před 8 měsíci +1

    loved watching this. caliming saxophone in the background .👌informative. thank you

  • @danieli.9252
    @danieli.9252 Před 11 měsíci

    I'm looking to get (back) into photo and video, and right now I'm leaning toward a used X-T4. Thanks for this video, it helps a lot. I was wondering if the images you share in the video were JPEGs that you then edited with your presets, or are they RAW files? I've never had a Fujifilm camera before, but people almost always talk about how great the JPEGs are, especially with the film simulation, etc. Liked and subscribed, by the way!

  • @okyeabuddyguy
    @okyeabuddyguy Před rokem +5

    I think one interesting advantage of the XT5 that noone is talking about is the digital teleconverter/crop in camera that you get due to the 40 MP sensor size. If you want a minimalist prime kit, you have that option now, which is really great for street. The digital telenconverter gives you a 1.4x crop @ 20 MP and a 2x crop @ 10 MP. I think 10 MP is pushing it but 20 MP is fantastic amount of resolution especially when coupled with the resolving power of any of the F2 WR or modern primes. That means you can take the XT5 and 2 primes out and effectively have 4 lenses (if you only use the 1.4x crop), and cut the number of lens swaps in half. For me it means I no longer see a zoom as necessary as a 1.4x crop gets me basically the same resolution as what I get with my kit zoom on the old 24 MP sensors. Even if you crop all the way down to 2x which is 10 MP, that's still a super usable image (12"x8" print @ 300 dpi) and full screen 4K display size. I would only do it in a pinch, but you still have that option - with a single 23mm lens you can crop all the way down to an equivalent 50mm and still have completely usable images!!
    Of course you can crop in post as well, but it's nice to composite in camera. Carry a 23 f2 and 50f2 and you have effectively a 23, 32, 50, and 70mm focal lengths while staying above 20 MP.
    The fact that you get 40 MP with basically the same noise performance in the same sensor size is astonishing and a huge achievement in terms of sensor performance that shouldn't be understated. The freedom it gives you in editing is just fantastic. It's equivalent to a 90 megapixel full frame sensor in terms of pixel density. Fuji has pushed APSC to it's limit in my opinion.
    All that said, the T4 and T3 are both obviously great cameras. It really just depends how much demand you are putting on your gear and what your requirements are as a hobbyist or professional. The T5 basically unlocks everything which is not something everyone will want or need.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem

      good point!

    • @Elimnio
      @Elimnio Před rokem +1

      I had a Canon 5d classic just 2 or 3 years ago, its 12 mp are more then enough for most uses, so far you should be able to use that Feature on xt4 as well. not to say that you didnt make a good point here!

  • @DTUFINOPhotography
    @DTUFINOPhotography Před 8 měsíci

    Just picked up an ZT4 and Viltrox 27mm f1.2 at a very very very great price... i'm a canon user but i've always loved the Fujis!

  • @nevvanclarke9225
    @nevvanclarke9225 Před rokem +5

    Seriously, the XT4 is a great camera in fact, really if you look at any Fuji film camera in the last seven or eight years and maybe even before that they don't make bad cameras. I've held about 10 different Fuji film cameras in my hand over the last six months as I was deciding which one to buy and I was just boring friends Fuji film cameras and I tried all sorts of different ones actually for a brief two months I owned a Fuji film X - S 10 man that Camera rocked it was so good why don't I need any more well my son looked at it and said I want that camera so I sold that camera to him and I bought an XT5. But the XT4 was a very very close consideration, and the only reason I didn't buy an XT4 and it wasn't the flip out screen as I got used to that. It was because I shoot landscapes and product photography I want to the extra megapixels yeah okay shoot me I'm guilty. But I'm coming also from the Nikon system where I'm still using a Nikon D850 and yeah megapixel still count in my eyes people can argue that they don't, but they give you the ability to crop. I think of megapixels as cropping power. I would like to see videos talk about cropping power as opposed to megapixels because that's really what allows you to Do okay back to the XT4 brilliant camera, brilliant sensor. There's a bunch of them going on sale at the moment, grab one if you're in that budget line and you're not sure and you'll get used to the flippy screen because you can turn it around and still have it on the back as a normal camera. You just can't articulate it downwards but that doesn't happen very often. Anyway, you can still see the screen, even if the camera is l. It is a brilliant brilliant camera and I have used it myself and in the future because I probably will sell one of my Nikon buddies as I have too many of them. I will probably buy an XT for as my back up to my XT5 and then I have the perfect setup. Have a great day and sorry for my typing. I don't type I use voice text as I cannot be bothered sitting on a keyboard for that long, cheers peace out and sorry for my typing. I don't type ..... One of the things that I've noticed is you could pick up any Fuji film camera take photos with it and the photos will look fairly similar. I'm not saying they will look exactly the same because that would be a lie but you cannot go wrong with most of the Fuji film bodies produced in the last seven or eight years. You just need to pick one you like the look of and go with it and put some nice glass on it and away you go and talking about glass just for a second, I love Fuji film because they make affordable lens. Fuji film make the best kit lenses out of any manufacture I have seen bar none in fact, Nikon, Sony and Canon make the worst kid lenses ever in the history of mankind. In fact, you Mazal, get the kit lens and throw it back at the service person, and so he should paper wait for the next six months, because they are absolute rubbish. Where is Fuji film? The kit lens is totally usable and if you did want to so you're probably still get 150 to 200 bucks for it. That is great value and I'm urging people to get into the Fuji system, because it is affordable.

  • @ryanseif
    @ryanseif Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video, how about the color on your video? Did you use film Emulation Plugin ?

  • @NGUCLANNYC
    @NGUCLANNYC Před rokem +1

    Awsome video

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před 11 měsíci

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @lovelyperspective01
    @lovelyperspective01 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for the video! Could you please give your thoughts on the video capabilities of xt-4 compared to x-pro3? Thanks in advance

  • @stephanedubarry8624
    @stephanedubarry8624 Před rokem +1

    Fully agree

  • @davevayn
    @davevayn Před rokem +1

    Hey man! Love your videos and especially the vintage style on the scenes in between. Just got mine with a 18-55 after making the switch from canon. I tried Panasonic and hated it but always stuck with canon because of the very clean and easy user interface. Now I saw how incredible the colours and even some extra effects are on the fujifilm ones especially if you consider reducing post production which I’m not a fan of especially for film.
    I never worked much with Luts and high end colour grading but do you have any other tips or is it just those you used to achieve the Vintage look ? I really love the little marks and dots effect in between.
    🙏🏻

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem +1

      Huge thanks Dave. So, recording in Eterna, classic chrome or Classic Negative or Nostalgic negative to get a film like look out of camera. The grain and dust i add in post but there are many apps where you can add it in for free on phone.

    • @davevayn
      @davevayn Před rokem

      @@erenjam nice thank you 🤘🏻 you’re welcome!

  • @robinlennon4752
    @robinlennon4752 Před rokem +11

    As a hobbyist I operate a bit further behind the curve version wise as my simple rule, having looked at Fuji's past pricing trends, is not to spend more than 500 GBP on a body. My current premiums are a Graphite X-Pro2 & an X100F. It takes a bit of time for models to reach that level, but we're already seeing the X-H1 available around that price and the X-T3 has now dropped to the 580-660 range on Mpb so likely in a year you'll be able to pick one up for around 500. To be honest since I don't do video and I have 24mp resolution with what I have I've reached the stage with the X-series where I question whether the marginal improvements will make a noticeable difference to my photography. I understand it's a different ball game for working professionals.

    • @meme4one
      @meme4one Před rokem +2

      I was going to say something similar, albeit shorter. For most people, an xt-2 or 3 would be a good choice, along with a prime and a zoom lens.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem +2

      X-Pro2 still going strong, no need to upgrade if you're primarily shooting photos

  • @ZeroGoofs
    @ZeroGoofs Před rokem +4

    I just copped a used XH1 and it’s amazing so far

  • @treharris1677
    @treharris1677 Před rokem +1

    Excellent advice. Looking at one now with 56mm/1.2 and 16mm/1.4 for about $1600.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před 11 měsíci

      Sounds a great deal

    • @treharris1677
      @treharris1677 Před 11 měsíci

      Was a scammer! Money returned. : (

  • @ViktorVaughan
    @ViktorVaughan Před 10 měsíci +2

    I am still shooting with my X-T1 and I am about to upgrade to the X-T4 soon.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před 10 měsíci

      X-t1 still takes great photos, that said, the X-T4 will be a nice upgrade

  • @yanisshammad2476
    @yanisshammad2476 Před rokem +1

    Hello Eren,
    I've been looking at that xt4 for a little while and made up my mind for it, still debating if I should buy a kit with a lens or just body and then get a specific lens.
    I'm a huge fan of your style and shots, I'm wondering for the videography aspect, what zoom lens would you recommend me for videos (both indoors and outdoors) for filming for example street artists crafting or indoor art gallery event.
    What would be your suggestion for the mot versatile lens to get for those purposes? I would strongly appreciate your feedback.
    Thanks for everything you do!

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem +2

      Zooms are really useful when it comes to filming, when travelling I usually do use a zoom. So the Fuji 18-55mm is a really good zoom option, and the 16-55 too.
      Both can be used for street photography too. Also, using a zoom is a good way to work out which focal lengths you prefer - so you know which prime lenses to pick up down the line

    • @yanisshammad2476
      @yanisshammad2476 Před rokem

      @@erenjam thank you very much for the answer, this is gonna help a lot, especially as you're one of those artists that inspires me a lot since the beginning of your channel.
      Then I'll go for one of those kit that has the 18-55mm included, thank you again Eren 🍻🙏

  • @TheKeltos001
    @TheKeltos001 Před rokem +1

    thx might just get one ! im a nikon buff
    and thought the z5 but now..

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před 11 měsíci

      I’m sure the Nikon is good too, gotta remember the cost of getting all the lenses etc when switching systems

  • @cow77cow
    @cow77cow Před rokem +1

    Just bought a xt4 few days ago. Like new, shutter count 1600 with 16-55 2.8 for £1300

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem

      sounds like you got a nice deal! the lens alone is worth 500-700 used

  • @johnf4659
    @johnf4659 Před 6 měsíci

    is the x-t4 much bigger than the other versions? Some people say it a bit too big for what they usually expect from fujifilm

  • @Nadeemkhalid07
    @Nadeemkhalid07 Před 5 měsíci +1

    What about autofocus performance in xt4? Many out there say autofocus is not great especially in tracking.

  • @Perriermaster9
    @Perriermaster9 Před rokem +1

    Nice video - thanks. Do i need a gimbal for video? Im a hobbyist at best but tend to waste money buying the latest gear - do I need one and what is the best cheap option or does the cost just add up with lots of additional bits and pieces??

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! No, you don’t I hardly ever use a gimbal, find them too bulky and heavy for travel

    • @Perriermaster9
      @Perriermaster9 Před rokem

      @@erenjam Thanks!

    • @noodlessoul8356
      @noodlessoul8356 Před rokem

      ​@@erenjam how's AF and IBIS on the xt4 as of today?

  • @Fraser_TV
    @Fraser_TV Před rokem

    what was the website at 2:42 ? great video - I am looking to get one now aha

  • @alfiemarie
    @alfiemarie Před rokem +1

    what websites do you recommend for second hand cameras? thank you.

  • @famjam3777
    @famjam3777 Před rokem +1

    Isn't Ibis an additional factor that could help in photography? I currently have an X-T2, thinking of upgrading to X-T4.

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Umm, for photography its not really that important, it does help capture hand-held long expos. I wouldn't upgrade just for that reason but the X-T4 is a nice step up, especially with the larger battery

  • @kuroexmachina
    @kuroexmachina Před 8 měsíci +1

    best hybrid with analogue dials

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před 8 měsíci

      Agree on the Video, its really really awful, not sure why its so bad

  • @Coraokee
    @Coraokee Před rokem +1

    What website was that, you were using to browse second hand cameras?

  • @cokrlicix
    @cokrlicix Před 7 měsíci

    I have an XT-4 and although image quality is excellent it has its faults that nobody seems to mention when doing a review of this camera. Overheating is just worst, much worse
    than R6's for example. In 4K you have to be in the North Pole if you want to avoid "camera shutting down due to overheating". And IBIS is terrible, he adds to the shaking of a camera, not the opposite. My question to you is why you didn't mention this, it is something hard to miss?

  • @method341
    @method341 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What lens did you use to film yourself in your room?

  • @AlexCruzHaha
    @AlexCruzHaha Před rokem +1

    Do you use the x-t4 or x-pro2 more?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem

      X-t4 is my b-roll camera these days, I use the X-Pro2 if I'm going out only to shoot street

  • @parmanduke
    @parmanduke Před rokem +5

    Most folks are better getting a used X T4 and a nice prime lens vs getting the X T5. Honestly you can't tell the difference.

  • @Rogerio_FM
    @Rogerio_FM Před rokem +1

    Hi Eren, I'm thinking about buying this camera, I'm just starting the hobby, can you recommend a good all around lens?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem +3

      18-55 mm is a great all rounder both for photography and video

    • @Rogerio_FM
      @Rogerio_FM Před rokem

      @@erenjam Thank you so much.

  • @samson40a
    @samson40a Před rokem +1

    Is it worth buying new for £1299?

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem +2

      I don't think so, the XT5 is about 1600-1700 new, id go for a used XT4 at around 900

    • @rishi.m
      @rishi.m Před rokem

      @@erenjam where can I find that price? Im in the US and for an XT 4 on Amazon its around $2000 with lens

  • @GOekks
    @GOekks Před 3 měsíci

    Xt3 had no Classic neg

  • @fernandososa6507
    @fernandososa6507 Před rokem +1

    The XT4 is like 1100 to 1300$ in every second hand market I found..

    • @erenjam
      @erenjam  Před rokem +2

      they seem to have gone up in price, there's none left on MBP, demand is high

  • @NoItsNotTyler
    @NoItsNotTyler Před rokem +1

    Just traded my xe4 for an xt4

    • @nivin3
      @nivin3 Před rokem

      Me thinking about it...are you comfortable with increased size?

    • @duamilli
      @duamilli Před rokem

      @@nivin3 wondeering aswell, wanna go for the x-t4 for travel but hesitant about the increased size

  • @persona5401
    @persona5401 Před rokem +2

    xt4 in 2023? yes definitely it is.

  • @izak001
    @izak001 Před rokem +1

    Yes is bad, bad autofocus - but X series is full only toy, nothing else i have X-T5 as toy, and GFX100S for real work - GFX is prof. camera, and nothing else ;-))

  • @michaelyolch79
    @michaelyolch79 Před rokem +1

    The 5 smokes the 4 for numerous reasons. The End.