Honestly speaking, I don't know why people always complaining about video capabilities of excellent Fujifilm X-T1. This is a great review and video machine tool.
Hey, I've shot video on the Fujifilm XT-1 and I think you missed some important points about it in regards to video. 1. You didn't mention to set white balance to manual because even in video mode this camera likes to automatically change white balance often. 2. You didn't talk about a bunch of manual focus assisting tools that you can use to get a perfectly focused shot, such as the focus peaking mode (but not during recording), the ability to press the AF-L button to auto focus even in manual mode and it wont' re-focus or auto focus when you start recording and finally you can customize what's being displayed on the LCD (setup 1>screen setup>display custom setting, and then while shooting press the DISP BACK button to go to custom) to include manual focus distance indicator which helps tremendously with moving subjects and correct shot planning. 3. You didn't talk about whether changing the film simulation mode or shooting menu 2 options such as color, sharpness, etc. effect the final video file, of which they do! 4. You bring up the Rode Video Mic Pro to use with the XT-1, but the XT-1 has a 2.5mm jack and the Rode comes with a 3.5mm and you didn't mention that you will need an adapter to plug it into the camera. This was so dumb of Fujifilm but if you're serious about audio you'll record on an external device anyways and sync in post. I just wanted to bring up these points in a friendly way because they are important. Please don't take it too harshly. :) Overall the Fujifilm isn't really made for video, and with Fujifilm's recent firmware update it makes it mediocre and just passable for video. In your video examples you could see excessive amounts of moire in the indoor shots and in the basketball shot on the signs above the court. I really wish they took more care of the video mode because Fuji's lenses are phenomenally sharp, but I'm sure that's what will be the big upgrade for the XT-2. A better quality video mode with a better video codec can be found on another mirror-less camera, the Sony A6000, and its also a lot cheaper than the Fujifilm XT-1. Great video and keep it up man!
Thank you for all your honest, thorough, and extremely well produced product reviews Lukas, all well crafted with much attention to detail. You've been shooting with Fuji for some time now and I, and doubtless many other mirror less fence sitters, would love a detailed video assessment of the move from DSLR to mirror less with your conclusions on the move and its effect on your business (with particular attention to still photography). Others have also switched but don't often detail the positives/negatives after the move to a mirror less platform. I shoot Nikon exclusively with Nikkor lens and would enjoy your thoughts on the matter... Love your work and look forward to more of the same in the future Lukas!! Be well.
Thank you for sharing your opinion on video. I agree with you, most of us (photographers) shot some videos to show behind the scenes, or TH-cam videos, nobody want to make a film with this... Until now! ;-) Thank you Lukas!
Hi Lukas - I did see the switch over review posted in October of last year, it was comprehensive and apparent you were happy with the move. What I was hoping for was a one year review to detail the Fuji as a complete camera system in the wedding photography business and if your opinions still stand one year on. Time has a way to reveal certain truths about a product after the initial fascination has faded. I'm seeking an honest appraisal not to substantiate my Nikon ownership (I'm completely happy) but to perhaps put me over the top with procuring a Fuji system. If your opinion from 2014 stands unchanged then I completely understand if no long term review will be forthcoming and my decision will be made easier. Thanks Lukas.
Nice tutorial. One thing worth noting: while recording video in AF mode the rattle of focusing mechanism is very present if using built-in mic. Face detection does miracles for interviews but due to this rattle sound (tested with XF23) I strongly advise getting another audio recorder or one with a very long cable to avoid this noise. Another disadvantage is short run time, max 27 mins at 720p
Thanks for putting together a great video showing something that isn't done much (video on the XT1). I have shot vid on mine and been happy with the results (use external mic as well with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter I purchased off amazon for a few bucks). Early on I also learned the importance of using pre-focusing and switching the body to manual focus. Since the video work I do is not destined for TV/cinema, what I produce is perfectly fine. When the X-Pro2 is out and if you get your hands on it, it would be great if you did a similar video showing its video capability due to the new censor and processor if has.
Thank you for making this informative video! I learned quite a bit. You kind of laid to rest some of the not so accurate information floating around about the X-T1's video capabilities. I understand the upcoming 4.0 firmware update will address autofocus in video. Perhaps we shouldn't get too excited about that since manual focus seems to be the way to go on any system. However, the increase in total focus points and sensitivity I'm hoping will put the X-T1 a lot closer to DSLR focus performance.
How does the file behave in post? How far can you push it? Would be helpful if Fuji had some flat color profile of some sort. Hope the second version of the camera will have better video.
+Rediscover Film I agree! If Fuji would add focus peeking to video it would open up so many options when using non Fuji lens for video. I have an adapter for Nikon and Canon lenses I purchased off Amazon for a good price and can connect some great old glass that would be fun to use for video, but alas ... cannot.
+Adam Woodhouse it would be just as useful for Fuji lenses. AF during video on the X-T1 is terrible. Using MF during video is very challenging on the X-T1 due to the lack of focus peaking. It is ridiculous that peaking disappears as soon as video recording starts. I hope it is a FW issue and not a processor limitation. I fear it is the latter. Haven't heard of this was fixed with X-Pro2.
+Rediscover Film Agreed, just as useful but have you tried manual focus no the Fuji glass? The focus ring doesn't work like most other lenses where you only have to turn the focus ring a full 360 degrees to move through the entire focal plane. On the Fuji glass, it is necessary to turn the focus ring 360 degrees several times to move the focus to where you want it. Because it is necessary to turn the focus ring so much when in manual focus, I find I stay away from manual focus when using Fuji glass.
+Adam Woodhouse if you are careful the MF ring works acceptably on Fuji's. Just like all focus by wire the speed at which you turn it changes how far it changes focus. That said, with peaking it would be much easier to follow your DOF plane for pulling focus. Obviously an old MF lens with a helicoid is superior but even the Fuji glass would work with peaking.
Is there a way to increase the time lenght of one video? At the highest quality it can be only 14 minutes long and at the lowest 29 minutes. So it seems to be useless to get a power adaptor instead of a battery... 😔
Great informative video! Can I just please ask what model is that Sennheiser mic? I was trying to quickly find it in google and I couldn't. I love my XT1 for photography, but now I'm trying to start shooting youtube videos for my missus' channel. She has a G7X set up with a Zoom H1 mic. If I can get my XT1 ready to shoot videos, I believe it can help her have more options on shooting videos. Thanks in advance!
Hi, I have a problem playing the videos on Windows Media Player and even Quicktime. The frames will lag for some reason. I'm guessing that it could be due to codec issue, but just wondering what video player do you use and whether you installed any special software to convert the video? Thanks!
Great review! I have the camera but I do wish the video is better. Moire is terrible. Still shots are ok, but with movement, a lot of muddy artifacts show up. I wish Fuji can release a new 3.0+ firmware that will fix this (hopefully) and maybe even offer a higher bitrate. The camera would be PERFECT if it could do video well.
Hi, great video, would like to try videoing my daughters dance show, never used video mode before, normally just photograph. Problem is it will be very low light and need as high an iso as poss, any tips, if even possible?
Fuji XT1 is actually very good for close ups shots and the Fuji colors are really good too. The only shots should be avoided are the wide angle shots featuring lots of patterns.
Thank you for this video Lukas. The one thing I can't figure out is where is the AutoPlay? I took some video footage to test it out and now I'd like to see it without exporting. Is there AutoPlay on the camera?
Are you asking how to play them on the camera? I'm guessing you have your disp info turned off (when you review photos you don't have any info overlay). To play videos you press the down arrow. If you turn the display info back on it will show you "play" with a down arrow on the screen.
Quel micro sans fil Seinheisser utilisez-vous? C'est en wifi? Peut-on, en même temps que le micro sans fil, employer l'app sur Iphone FUJI Cam Remote qui fonctionne aussi en wifi? Cet App est très pratique pour s'assurer de la mise au point sur le smartphone, à distance donc... Merci de l'info et bonne continuation... Vincent
Hi Lukas, I had a problem with the video of my XT-1 where I experience flickering or wave of lights flickering while filming, this mostly happens inside the building with florescent lights around. is there something wrong that I am doing?
+Purple Rain it has to do with the shutter speed and the frequency of fluorescent lights. Play with the shutter speed, I think 1/60 is the magic number.
+MrOMGLOLWTF I just tested it out and I can still see a bit of flicker especially when the only light source I had was the fluorescent light, I tried doing 30 shutter speed at a settings of 30fps and the same thing if I wanted to do 60 fps I have to shoot at 60 shutter speed but again still a little bit of flickering I hope an update will solve this.
Aiman Syamil always in manuel mode but the camera refocus when you press the record button which is a pain. Moving soon to a different brand for vidéo work
If you set the focus to continuous focus it will focus as the camera moves from subject to subject. Manual focus is best but continuous works without having to press the shutter button.
Honestly speaking, I don't know why people always complaining about video capabilities of excellent Fujifilm X-T1. This is a great review and video machine tool.
Hey, I've shot video on the Fujifilm XT-1 and I think you missed some important points about it in regards to video. 1. You didn't mention to set white balance to manual because even in video mode this camera likes to automatically change white balance often. 2. You didn't talk about a bunch of manual focus assisting tools that you can use to get a perfectly focused shot, such as the focus peaking mode (but not during recording), the ability to press the AF-L button to auto focus even in manual mode and it wont' re-focus or auto focus when you start recording and finally you can customize what's being displayed on the LCD (setup 1>screen setup>display custom setting, and then while shooting press the DISP BACK button to go to custom) to include manual focus distance indicator which helps tremendously with moving subjects and correct shot planning. 3. You didn't talk about whether changing the film simulation mode or shooting menu 2 options such as color, sharpness, etc. effect the final video file, of which they do! 4. You bring up the Rode Video Mic Pro to use with the XT-1, but the XT-1 has a 2.5mm jack and the Rode comes with a 3.5mm and you didn't mention that you will need an adapter to plug it into the camera. This was so dumb of Fujifilm but if you're serious about audio you'll record on an external device anyways and sync in post.
I just wanted to bring up these points in a friendly way because they are important. Please don't take it too harshly. :)
Overall the Fujifilm isn't really made for video, and with Fujifilm's recent firmware update it makes it mediocre and just passable for video. In your video examples you could see excessive amounts of moire in the indoor shots and in the basketball shot on the signs above the court. I really wish they took more care of the video mode because Fuji's lenses are phenomenally sharp, but I'm sure that's what will be the big upgrade for the XT-2.
A better quality video mode with a better video codec can be found on another mirror-less camera, the Sony A6000, and its also a lot cheaper than the Fujifilm XT-1.
Great video and keep it up man!
The video looks great Lukas especially for youtube more than enough. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for all your honest, thorough, and extremely well produced product reviews Lukas, all well crafted with much attention to detail. You've been shooting with Fuji for some time now and I, and doubtless many other mirror less fence sitters, would love a detailed video assessment of the move from DSLR to mirror less with your conclusions on the move and its effect on your business (with particular attention to still photography). Others have also switched but don't often detail the positives/negatives after the move to a mirror less platform. I shoot Nikon exclusively with Nikkor lens and would enjoy your thoughts on the matter... Love your work and look forward to more of the same in the future Lukas!! Be well.
Hi, I have done a video about the change from Nikon to Fuji
Thank you for sharing your opinion on video. I agree with you, most of us (photographers) shot some videos to show behind the scenes, or TH-cam videos, nobody want to make a film with this... Until now! ;-) Thank you Lukas!
Hi Lukas - I did see the switch over review posted in October of last year, it was comprehensive and apparent you were happy with the move. What I was hoping for was a one year review to detail the Fuji as a complete camera system in the wedding photography business and if your opinions still stand one year on. Time has a way to reveal certain truths about a product after the initial fascination has faded. I'm seeking an honest appraisal not to substantiate my Nikon ownership (I'm completely happy) but to perhaps put me over the top with procuring a Fuji system. If your opinion from 2014 stands unchanged then I completely understand if no long term review will be forthcoming and my decision will be made easier. Thanks Lukas.
Couldn’t have asked for a better review
Lukas, thank you for this video. I found it extremely helpful and clearly explained.
Very nicely shot and informative video! Thanks for sharing.
still works for me! thanks for the effort and the sharing. stay well. thumbs up.
Fantastic video Lukas...great work!
Thanks for posting
Nice tutorial. One thing worth noting: while recording video in AF mode the rattle of focusing mechanism is very present if using built-in mic. Face detection does miracles for interviews but due to this rattle sound (tested with XF23) I strongly advise getting another audio recorder or one with a very long cable to avoid this noise. Another disadvantage is short run time, max 27 mins at 720p
I just ordered a used one for $300. I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks for putting together a great video showing something that isn't done much (video on the XT1). I have shot vid on mine and been happy with the results (use external mic as well with a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter I purchased off amazon for a few bucks). Early on I also learned the importance of using pre-focusing and switching the body to manual focus. Since the video work I do is not destined for TV/cinema, what I produce is perfectly fine.
When the X-Pro2 is out and if you get your hands on it, it would be great if you did a similar video showing its video capability due to the new censor and processor if has.
The quality is not that bad especially for half body to close up shots. Very nice
Thank you for making this informative video! I learned quite a bit. You kind of laid to rest some of the not so accurate information floating around about the X-T1's video capabilities.
I understand the upcoming 4.0 firmware update will address autofocus in video. Perhaps we shouldn't get too excited about that since manual focus seems to be the way to go on any system. However, the increase in total focus points and sensitivity I'm hoping will put the X-T1 a lot closer to DSLR focus performance.
How does the file behave in post? How far can you push it? Would be helpful if Fuji had some flat color profile of some sort. Hope the second version of the camera will have better video.
Great video, really useful!
Hi! Did you glue on the red shutter release button? I like your video as much as I like my own XT-1.
Thanks for the informative, high-quality video. Do the audio levels display on the screen or in the viewfinder while the camera is filming?
Thanks for the in depth review and introduction.
Nice video. I experimented using my X-T1 for video in early 2015 and was annoyed with the lack of focusing peaking while video is recording.
+Rediscover Film I agree! If Fuji would add focus peeking to video it would open up so many options when using non Fuji lens for video. I have an adapter for Nikon and Canon lenses I purchased off Amazon for a good price and can connect some great old glass that would be fun to use for video, but alas ... cannot.
+Adam Woodhouse it would be just as useful for Fuji lenses. AF during video on the X-T1 is terrible. Using MF during video is very challenging on the X-T1 due to the lack of focus peaking. It is ridiculous that peaking disappears as soon as video recording starts. I hope it is a FW issue and not a processor limitation. I fear it is the latter. Haven't heard of this was fixed with X-Pro2.
+Rediscover Film Agreed, just as useful but have you tried manual focus no the Fuji glass? The focus ring doesn't work like most other lenses where you only have to turn the focus ring a full 360 degrees to move through the entire focal plane. On the Fuji glass, it is necessary to turn the focus ring 360 degrees several times to move the focus to where you want it. Because it is necessary to turn the focus ring so much when in manual focus, I find I stay away from manual focus when using Fuji glass.
+Adam Woodhouse if you are careful the MF ring works acceptably on Fuji's. Just like all focus by wire the speed at which you turn it changes how far it changes focus. That said, with peaking it would be much easier to follow your DOF plane for pulling focus. Obviously an old MF lens with a helicoid is superior but even the Fuji glass would work with peaking.
+Adam Woodhouse try doing a fast pull. It will prevent you from having to do 360 rotation. I posted a couple videos about this a year ago.
I love your accent! :) What lens do you mostly you use with this camera?
+Julia Caban thanks;) 56-23 and 16-55
Is there a way to increase the time lenght of one video? At the highest quality it can be only 14 minutes long and at the lowest 29 minutes. So it seems to be useless to get a power adaptor instead of a battery... 😔
Hi, what SD card speed and size might need for continues video around 45 minutes. I need to shoot a speech. 30fps
Thank you for this video and review!
Great informative video! Can I just please ask what model is that Sennheiser mic? I was trying to quickly find it in google and I couldn't.
I love my XT1 for photography, but now I'm trying to start shooting youtube videos for my missus' channel. She has a G7X set up with a Zoom H1 mic. If I can get my XT1 ready to shoot videos, I believe it can help her have more options on shooting videos.
Thanks in advance!
+Vincent Ferrer I use the G3, Im changing my all video kit. Video coming in the next few days.
Loved the video, thanks.
Hi, I have a problem playing the videos on Windows Media Player and even Quicktime. The frames will lag for some reason. I'm guessing that it could be due to codec issue, but just wondering what video player do you use and whether you installed any special software to convert the video? Thanks!
Great review! I have the camera but I do wish the video is better. Moire is terrible. Still shots are ok, but with movement, a lot of muddy artifacts show up. I wish Fuji can release a new 3.0+ firmware that will fix this (hopefully) and maybe even offer a higher bitrate. The camera would be PERFECT if it could do video well.
Hi, great video, would like to try videoing my daughters dance show, never used video mode before, normally just photograph. Problem is it will be very low light and need as high an iso as poss, any tips, if even possible?
bit late but you will have to either use a low f stop lens or raise iso. Quality wise the low fstop Lens route is the way to go.
Thanks, short and to the point
Fuji XT1 is actually very good for close ups shots and the Fuji colors are really good too. The only shots should be avoided are the wide angle shots featuring lots of patterns.
So you're shooting this on the xt1. What lens did you use shooting this video?
please can you tell me what audio system wireless you used to XT-1 ? thank you very much for help
Senneihser G3
thank for information .
Great video thanks!
Thank you for this video Lukas. The one thing I can't figure out is where is the AutoPlay? I took some video footage to test it out and now I'd like to see it without exporting. Is there AutoPlay on the camera?
Are you asking how to play them on the camera? I'm guessing you have your disp info turned off (when you review photos you don't have any info overlay). To play videos you press the down arrow. If you turn the display info back on it will show you "play" with a down arrow on the screen.
Thanks for that info, very useful :)
was whole footage taken on fuji x-t1?
In the first five minutes why does the top of the background keep shifting from darker to lighter?
Very well done!
Quel micro sans fil Seinheisser utilisez-vous?
C'est en wifi?
Peut-on, en même temps que le micro sans fil, employer l'app sur Iphone FUJI Cam Remote qui fonctionne aussi en wifi?
Cet App est très pratique pour s'assurer de la mise au point sur le smartphone, à distance donc...
Merci de l'info et bonne continuation...
Vincent
Hi Lukas or anyone else who can help me, would I be able to stream with a capture card with the xt1? Many thanks
hello. after the video is captured. do you need to convert it to be able to edit it? Thank u!
+Machete2030 no you don't, the format is good for any software
+Lukas Gisbert-mora thanks 4 the reply!
What 2.5 to 3.5 adapter are you using for external mics?
Got it in a local store, no specific made
Hi Lukas, I had a problem with the video of my XT-1 where I experience flickering or wave of lights flickering while filming, this mostly happens inside the building with florescent lights around. is there something wrong that I am doing?
+Purple Rain it has to do with the shutter speed and the frequency of fluorescent lights. Play with the shutter speed, I think 1/60 is the magic number.
+MrOMGLOLWTF thanks for the info but I did try using 1/60 shutter speed but I will do another test with different settings.
+MrOMGLOLWTF I just tested it out and I can still see a bit of flicker especially when the only light source I had was the fluorescent light, I tried doing 30 shutter speed at a settings of 30fps and the same thing if I wanted to do 60 fps I have to shoot at 60 shutter speed but again still a little bit of flickering I hope an update will solve this.
Hey! What program do you use for editing fuji movies and photos?
+Mr Carrera i know use canon for all my video work. I used to use final cut but now resolve
Can we change the iso while recording the video?
no
hi lukas, how to autofocus in video mode? i can't find the setting..
You can't
you find the little switch on the bottom of the front of the camera, and switch it to A.
Can you tell me how to enable autofocus on fujifilm xt-1 when shooting video?
+Aiman Syamil there is no AF in video mode. The focus system suck on the XT1
Lukas Gisbert-mora so u usually shoot in manual mode?
Aiman Syamil always in manuel mode but the camera refocus when you press the record button which is a pain. Moving soon to a different brand for vidéo work
If you set the focus to continuous focus it will focus as the camera moves from subject to subject. Manual focus is best but continuous works without having to press the shutter button.
I try but it is not working when you shooting the video. It only work on capture photos
It will be useful to list all your gear in description... just saying. Thanks for the video.
+Jorge Morais I will do A video about all my gear very soin
my fuji xt1 isn't giving me the option to shoot at any other fps than 30 or 60 do you know why this is?
thank you!
Update your firmware.
Everyone is saying that the video mode on the X-T1 is crap, but is there really that much noise and colour shifting?
+ Tao Tao the rendering is bad and there is a lot of noise if you go over ISO 1600
thank u for video :)
9:00 what the hell was going on in the background?
merci :)