My nikon gear consisted of a nikon 500mm f4 VRII and full frame body and crop bodies. Also a nikon 300mm f4 and the nikon 80-400mm VRII. For larger birds such as a heron, 500mm was often sufficient, but I still had to crop regularly. For smaller birds, I used a Nikon 1.4 tele converter on my 500mm lens and the D500-d7200 crop bodies, and still had to crop afterwards. If you have an equipped bird place that you can get close to, you don't always have to crop. I couldn't do wildlive anymore due to health problems and I sold all my nikon gear and bought myself fuji gear. Now my health has improved and I want to do more wildlife photography again and I bought the fuji 100-400mm. the number of misses I now have compared to my former nikon gear is considerable. The fuji 100-400mm is also not that sharp compared to my nikon 80-400mm, not to mention the speed of the AF. What I now know is the following: for wildlife and fast sports photography, fuji is very disappointing for me. Fuji is very good for stills and I enjoy it, but for wildlife live it is very disappointing.
Mate, I wasn't going to watch as I thought not another X-T4 review, but this was really good. First time I have heard about the ISO displayed during auto ISO. Thanks, mate.
I've been using the Fuji XT-4 for almost two years now with the very compact and budget friendly XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 for wildlife videography and I’m very satisfied with the results. The camera and lens really jump started a new hobby for me since the start of the pandemic. I've been particularly pleased with the stabilization but of course low light scenarios are tough when limited to f/6.7 (really need to crank up the ISO). Nevertheless I’ve really enjoyed getting outside and capturing some beautiful Ohio wildlife.
hello there! I will be moving to Cuyahoga Falls in a month and I wonder if you can send me link where I can see what you have captured in Ohio. Thank you!
Finally an X-T4 Wildlife photography review... THANK YOU!!! A 500 mm f/5.6 prime may be quite expensive... perhaps a 200-500 mm zoom could be a little bit more affordable and all around? Hope a Fuji zoom with this reach was released 🙏 Great video! Keep it up!
I too would like to see Fuji pursue this area of photography. While not much of a nature/wildlife shooter myself, I do dabble. My field is photojournalism/documentary and travel and I do shoot quite a few events where long glass is definitely an asset. I currently rock the 50-140 and 100-400. While I love the 50-140, not so much love for the 100-400. I have rented the 200mm a beautiful lens, I wish I could afford to buy it outright. As for Fuji adding new and longer lenses to their lineup, well according to the Fuji Podcast via Fuji Rumours a few weeks back, the guest, the head of Fuji UK seem to be saying that Fuji might be re-thinking long prime lenses, due in large part to slow sales of the 200mm. Again, that is a rumour, let's hope that it is not true. Anywho, like Anthony, I am an ex-Canon shooter of some 37 years that have fallen in love with the Fuji-X system (there seems to be a lot of us out there) and I have not regretted it for one moment.
A 200-500 wouldn't be too different from the 100-400 besides beeing heavier, bigger - look at Nikon's - for a bit longer reach. A 500/5.6 DO has the potential for top-notch image quality as well as compact size and handholdability. One could carry it as easily as the 100-400 with longer reach and better IQ. Could be a bird-photographers dream.
Kalender Quantentunnel a bird photographer dream you say... I’ve been photographing pelagic birds for a while and I’ve seen 600 mm f/4 kept away because of the fixed focal lenght, despite being “a bird photographer dream”. There are no bird photographers dream. There is the lens you are carrying with you at the time Nature gifts you with an encounter. At that time, I’d rather carry a newer Fuji lens with extra reach like Nikon’s than a fixed prime with the same reach with almost no noticeable better image quality. I’d rather come back home with actual material than with a “bird phorographers dream” and no pictures at all because they were nearer than expected. I finally got the A7RIV + 200-600 mm lens. LOVE IT. It’s... a wildlife photographer’s dream 😉 Cheers!
AMAZING Footage !! Took some real patience and effort not to mention skills. Especially like seeing the badger! I haven't seen one yet. Been watching wildlife for over 30 years. Keep up the good work.
Great review Anthony, love the wildlife footage-particularly of the fox and badger. I would consider Fuji for wildlife photo/video if they did have a couple more options in their telephoto lens line-up. I currently use a Nikon D7500 + Sigma 150-600mm C lens. For stills that is FF equiv of 225mm - 900mm and for video their is an extra 1.5X crop when filming in 4K so in some ways even better for wildlife. But using a DSLR is not always ideal for hybrid shooters like me. If Fuji could make maybe a 200-600mm F5.6 lens that would be a killer combo paired with the X-T4. If they do make an X-H2 it should have an integrated grip like the Olympus EM1-X and built-in variable ND filter which would be so helpful for video (shutter angle etc). Keep up the good work :-)
Your videos keep getting better and better :) I've been searching for a wildlife review... Very helpful and loved the videos/photos examples mate. Thanks!
That was one of the best I have seen about XT4. Your work is superb and I thing the whole terminology of "Wildlife" should change to "Serene Life" instead. There is noting "wild" in this video, it just gives me so much peace and joy. Keep on the great job.
I love the camera and seriously considered it for wildlife photography. Unfortunately there just isn’t enough high quality zoom and primes lenses by Fuji for wildlife. I ended up going with a Nikon D500.
A fantastic wildlife video presentation. Here is how the camera and lenses work for me. Fuji professional cameras are great, great, and great.......😜😎😍🥰😃.
For the Battery Grip... a dab of blue (not red) locktight works wonders in holding the 1/4-20 in place for a grip that you don't expect to ever want to take off.
First: Gorgeous intro! I love that you first just show what someone skilled can do with the camera Second: Now I really feel confirmed in my decision to transition from Canon (5Dmkii) to the Fuji X-t4!
Great intro and on the point comments about Fuji for wildlife. Nice! And what a nice area you must be in judged by the sound in the background (woodpeckers?).
Hi Anthony, XT3 actually displays ISO as soon as you press down the shutter button halfway. (Stills not movie.) Love the relaxed style and interesting content in your reviews! Thank you! B Rgds, Anders, Sweden
I just seemed to just get my custom max iso showing on a half press for some reason 🤔 maybe they changed it with a firmware? I have sold it now though so can’t check anymore
Yes that puzzled me too in the beginning. Until I noticed that it was only (me) the camera hitting the roof as regards the chosen custom iso limit in combination with my chosen SS and aperture. I set up three custom iso ranges directly in the beginning and usually the camera hit the upper iso-limit on the two lower range iso setting very quickly when shooting wildlife (high ss etc..) so I realised that the “max” iso “always” being displayed in the viewfinder was just a result of the camera trying its best to expose correctly at those high SS’s I had chosen, hence cranking up to the highest iso value “allowed” by my custom iso range setting. So if anybody out there have the same problem, choose slower and slower SS and press the shutter button halfway until you see the iso value start dropping. (Choosing biggest aperture (lowest number) helps...) Then you know that the camera is working properly displaying the correct iso in your viewfinder when having auto iso chosen. If that doesn’t work, try again in a brighter light somewhere.... Short version: think exposure triangle! - 😉
Great balanced review and I am just at the stage of considering upgrading my XT3. I mainly shoot swans and event work for charities. My only comment which is observational not critical is when comparing the 100-400 and 200 lenses , the latter prime is eye watering expensive and should be significantly better that the 100-400.
@@anthonyhurren5613 Oh sorry Anthony I didn't see it there in your description above. Many thanks for letting me know, and also for making such a lovely video with amazing shots.. the music just completes it perfectly, great choice !
This is such a good help for beginner photographer or shall I say hobbies in photographer beginners. I find this interesting, just bought my New Fujifilm X-t4 with kit lens of 16-80mm but planning to do lanscape and wildlife as well so planning to buy 100-400mm. I dont know if this i a best move but i really wanted to do wildlife photography. Need you suggestion. Thank you
Pierre Laviolette 🤣 yes the 200mm F2 is a beast but it’s worth noting the equivalent full frame canon lens is the 300mm 2.8 L which is bigger and heavier than the 200mm F2. So there is some difference there 👍
I am now using the xt20 with 100-400. It is good, also if I see people with canon and nikon take better wildlife photo. But I think, this problem, is because the poor lenses for wildlife that Fuji has, only the 100-400 and the 200. Hope they will make some more lenses, like a 600. If this happens, I will definitely stay on Fuji and upgrade with xt4. Great video (:
I have been checking pictures of Wild Life taken with Fujifilm X h s 2 and I am not happy with the bouquet, so I am thinking in waiting for the XT 5. I never tried a Fujifilm camera so I will need to do some research
Hi Anthony! Definitely I'm a committed sports photographer really into high quality work...however, so much to learn and that day to reach this goal is way far! Great approach to the XT-4 and generally the video is really excellent. On my side an XT-3 kit lens + 50140 and 100-400 and recently 90mmF2. Looking for 2021 for a second body either a XT4 or the XH-2... The second body is for a more comfortable and safe shoot, either I have to switch on the field e.g. rugby or motor racing or because of the IBIS capabilities. Agree about the 100-400, and the prime 200 on my wish list. I'll have a check on your IG and introduce myself. Thank you for addressing the subject so well and Merry Xmas :)
If Fuji announces a 150-600 type lens I’m in, I’ll sell my Canon 500/4 and my other L’s, shelve the R6 I’d planned and go all out X-T4/5. BUT, I can’t wait much longer ( I’m using the original 7D ) and if I buy the R6 then I’m committing to Canon for the next 10 years. I’d rather the Fuji zoom though, so please don’t make us wait, at least commit to making one 🤞🏻
Great info. I've been wanting to get a xt4. Do you see any drawbacks of it Not being a full frame camera? Re: wildlife. Also I like how the body and many lenses are WR rated
Hi sure there is always a compromise somewhere with sensor size and camera size lens size etc. Of course a full frame will allow maybe a stop better. but the APC gives further reach and smaller lens size and weight, which I find outweighs the extra stop of low light performance on full frame, especially if you haves fast lens like the 200mm f2 👍
Go More Hike hi thanks for your comments! To be honest I think on balance APSC is a sweet spot for wildlife in terms of kit size/weight and image quality sure you may loose a stop of low light performance vs full frame but I am willing to sacrifice that for smaller gear. Also of course when I use the 200mm F2 it makes up for that. But at the same time sometimes shooting wildlife close up and wide open for birds etc I need to stop down anyway to get more of the animal in focus rather than just the eyes and beak etc. I think generally us photographers can easily over obsess with background blur especially from a wedding/portrait background (myself included) and forget about the more important details of the subject itself, this is especially true I think in wildlife photography where it’s nice to see feather detail or fur etc. 👍
Anthony, great review and some excellent pics, thanks! Eight months on, are you still using the 100-400 zoom? In general I'm more of a prime lens photographer but for birds I would be more interested in that lens because of versatility and reach. Wanted to ask if you have tried it with the teleconverters, and if you have, whether you noticed any quality compromise. (You had already stated an image quality difference between the prime lens and the zoom, the question is whether image quality is further compromised).
Hi Joseph I tend to avoid using converters on the 100-400 if possible only if I have great light and can stop down to f11 to help the sharpness at the long end, or for just reference shots. But bare In mind I am very fussy about lenses rendering detail as I prefer primes over zooms also, and the detail from the 200mm f2 is so good it has raised my expectations for lenses to a higher level. The 100-400 is at its sharpest before the long end so I stop down to around f8 if at 400mm. Fuji are bringing out a 150-600mm in 2022 according to Fujirumours (who are very accurate with their predictions) also maybe Sigma might offer something this year, I want to try the Nikon 500pf with a fringer adapter if there isn’t any long prime options in 2021 for Fuji. Kind regards Anthony
Excellent review. I have 70-300mm f4-5.6 lens. XT4 camera. You think can I get good sharp wild life images. Is t any good for wild life. Please advise.
would really like a"stills" focused xh-2 body with the latest sensor(xtrans 4?5?6?) for stills. Ergos wise: I really come to like the top display on my G9.
Your images are beautiful and very inspiring, I have the same style as you, photograph more clips in 4k on the x-t3, that is with dance and I use the 50-140mm Thank you very much for sharing
nice video amazing shots, i was wondering what about the autofocus on both lenses? im about to get this camera with the 100.400mm for bird photography.
Hi Ricardo sorry for the late reply auto focus is excellent on both lenses but a little faster on the 200mm I think. The camera sometimes struggles with birds in flight when the bird is far off though. Kind regards Anthony
Thank you for the review. Great work! How did you find the autofocus tracking of moving subjects? I am thinking of things like birds in flight, for example. That's one of the features that others have said is "so so". Though honestly, it doesn't look like it's an issue for you. Granted, you are obviously a pro :)
Jon Elofson hi Jon Glad you like it, in terms of tracking it seems to be an improvement so far but to be fair I haven’t shot a lot of birds in flight yet only a handful but so far so good! 👍
@@anthonyhurren5613 Thank you for the quick reply. Now following you on Instagram, so I will keep an eye on your great work. This might just be the camera I have been looking for...I don't really shoot many birds in flight either.
Thanks for your great review. I currently still have an Xt2 and hoped Canon's new EOS R6 would be nice priced. It isn't and the RF system is way more expensive. I like shoot wildlife myself too. The xt2 + 100-400 does this nice unless birds or animals are fast. Did you shot with an XT2 + 100-400 too and would it be a big improvement to justify the 1800 euro for the XT4?
Hi Elias it really depends on what camera you most enjoy using and what your budget is. You can do a great job with all these systems, I just enjoy the balance of the body and lens size, plus the crop factor with the APSC sensor and lenses. There is no perfect camera, but personally I really enjoy using Fuji cameras with their tactile controls, great colours, and hybrid shooting experience especially now with the X-T4, I am just waiting for them to release the 500mm and 300mm prime lenses they have patented, then that will offer more for wildlife photographers.
Hi Robin It's a good combo but it might struggle a little with fast action wildlife on focus speed and accuracy compared to the X-T4 & X-T3 (with the new firmware update), I occasionally use the 1.4 extender but I personally use it in very good light as you loose a stop of light and a tiny bit of sharpness is sacrificed (like with most extenders)
This amazing photographer has proven with this video that Fujifilm is counted in the top camera manufacturers for numerous photographic genres, including wildlife.
Sir, your content is much better than many TH-camrs who have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Please add more content. Your content surely deserves more views. It will help us grow as well.🙏
Very, very good and honest content. I love how you perceive the world around you seeing not only the photography but also the world as such. This makes all you say even more thrust worthy. Congratulations on coming back to what you dreamed about as a young boy. I wish you fulfilment of your dreams and really hope you will bring more of your beautiful work to us in the future. All the best to you 👍
Nice work Anthony - your passion for your art shines through the beautiful images you have shared with us. Just made the transition from Nikon to the XT-4 and have to say this is a lovely hybrid camera and it handles superbly well.Much easier to carry around than a DSLR with 200-500mm af lens which i took to the Farne Islands last year ! Thanks for posting such a positive and uplifting review.
hi, how do you find it, with 100-400, specifically for bird photos? my 100-400 is coming tomorrow , but still waiting for x t4 to be available here. Also for bird in flight , which focus point do you find most useful
The Kitchen Daddy hi i find the 100-400 great for bird photography I generally use the single point focus but occasionally switch to zone when finding hard to follow erratic flight! 👍
S L hi i haven’t done any side by side tests but certainly from just using it for video you can see the improved stability so I would say yes it’s an improvement for sure! 👍
Great video. I'm going to buy a fujifilm camera later in the year. I am lucky enough to have a decent budget so xt4 is looking possible but l also love the xpro3 and x100v. I don't shoot video but I'm still undecided they are all great. I love the simplicity of the xpro3 and x100v. Any tips. Is the xt4 the best all-rounder?
Excellent video mate. Just got mine a few weeks ago and have been loving it as well. Just need a little more time to be able to accurately encapsulate my thoughts in a video like you.
Finally an actual photographer that makes reviews, not a TH-cam who tries to review cameras and equipment. THank you for your work Anthony.
You can even tell it from his handling of the camera and lens. Then you see the awsome shots on his website an you get the picture! 😀
Finally a humble photographer without the ego or arrogance.
Exacly
Loved seeing the camera's results, something that is oddly lacking from most reviews.
My nikon gear consisted of a nikon 500mm f4 VRII and full frame body and crop bodies. Also a nikon 300mm f4 and the nikon 80-400mm VRII. For larger birds such as a heron, 500mm was often sufficient, but I still had to crop regularly. For smaller birds, I used a Nikon 1.4 tele converter on my 500mm lens and the D500-d7200 crop bodies, and still had to crop afterwards. If you have an equipped bird place that you can get close to, you don't always have to crop. I couldn't do wildlive anymore due to health problems and I sold all my nikon gear and bought myself fuji gear. Now my health has improved and I want to do more wildlife photography again and I bought the fuji 100-400mm. the number of misses I now have compared to my former nikon gear is considerable. The fuji 100-400mm is also not that sharp compared to my nikon 80-400mm, not to mention the speed of the AF. What I now know is the following: for wildlife and fast sports photography, fuji is very disappointing for me. Fuji is very good for stills and I enjoy it, but for wildlife live it is very disappointing.
This is absolutely super footage -- a far better advert for the X-T4 than most of the others I've seen. Fair play.
Mate, I wasn't going to watch as I thought not another X-T4 review, but this was really good. First time I have heard about the ISO displayed during auto ISO. Thanks, mate.
I've been using the Fuji XT-4 for almost two years now with the very compact and budget friendly XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 for wildlife videography and I’m very satisfied with the results. The camera and lens really jump started a new hobby for me since the start of the pandemic. I've been particularly pleased with the stabilization but of course low light scenarios are tough when limited to f/6.7 (really need to crank up the ISO). Nevertheless I’ve really enjoyed getting outside and capturing some beautiful Ohio wildlife.
hello there! I will be moving to Cuyahoga Falls in a month and I wonder if you can send me link where I can see what you have captured in Ohio. Thank you!
Finally an X-T4 Wildlife photography review... THANK YOU!!! A 500 mm f/5.6 prime may be quite expensive... perhaps a 200-500 mm zoom could be a little bit more affordable and all around? Hope a Fuji zoom with this reach was released 🙏 Great video! Keep it up!
I too would like to see Fuji pursue this area of photography. While not much of a nature/wildlife shooter myself, I do dabble. My field is photojournalism/documentary and travel and I do shoot quite a few events where long glass is definitely an asset. I currently rock the 50-140 and 100-400. While I love the 50-140, not so much love for the 100-400. I have rented the 200mm a beautiful lens, I wish I could afford to buy it outright. As for Fuji adding new and longer lenses to their lineup, well according to the Fuji Podcast via Fuji Rumours a few weeks back, the guest, the head of Fuji UK seem to be saying that Fuji might be re-thinking long prime lenses, due in large part to slow sales of the 200mm. Again, that is a rumour, let's hope that it is not true. Anywho, like Anthony, I am an ex-Canon shooter of some 37 years that have fallen in love with the Fuji-X system (there seems to be a lot of us out there) and I have not regretted it for one moment.
A 200-500 wouldn't be too different from the 100-400 besides beeing heavier, bigger - look at Nikon's - for a bit longer reach. A 500/5.6 DO has the potential for top-notch image quality as well as compact size and handholdability. One could carry it as easily as the 100-400 with longer reach and better IQ. Could be a bird-photographers dream.
Kalender Quantentunnel a bird photographer dream you say... I’ve been photographing pelagic birds for a while and I’ve seen 600 mm f/4 kept away because of the fixed focal lenght, despite being “a bird photographer dream”. There are no bird photographers dream. There is the lens you are carrying with you at the time Nature gifts you with an encounter. At that time, I’d rather carry a newer Fuji lens with extra reach like Nikon’s than a fixed prime with the same reach with almost no noticeable better image quality. I’d rather come back home with actual material than with a “bird phorographers dream” and no pictures at all because they were nearer than expected. I finally got the A7RIV + 200-600 mm lens. LOVE IT. It’s... a wildlife photographer’s dream 😉 Cheers!
The first two and a half minutes was something from National Geographic channel man! Great job
Seriously man ! Very beautiful.
My god, your video is amazing, as your pictures. I came here for review i stayed for your work. Best wishes sir :)
Thank you for the review, I have been thinking about getting the X-T4 and your thoughts were very helpful! Your wildlife photos are amazing!
Look at those photos. You are such a great photographer. Thank you for review
The footage on the XT4 is amazing. Is beautiful.
AMAZING Footage !! Took some real patience and effort not to mention skills. Especially like seeing the badger! I haven't seen one yet. Been watching wildlife for over 30 years. Keep up the good work.
I loved the peaceful beginning. Thank you for that feeling of calm.
You deserve millions and millions of subscribers. Your video and photos are amazing!
Very beautiful work and an extremely thoughtful, well considered review. Thank you.
Thanks Anthony for your well thought out, very informative, honest, heart felt review 🙏 Absolute pleasure to watch
I love the feel of the fuji cameras. made for the hands.
Stunning photography and film, absolutely beautiful! Very helpful review thank you - I’m really tempted now!!
Waw brilliant work, nice down to earth bloke, knowledgable and a great communicator, refreshing.
Great review Anthony, love the wildlife footage-particularly of the fox and badger. I would consider Fuji for wildlife photo/video if they did have a couple more options in their telephoto lens line-up. I currently use a Nikon D7500 + Sigma 150-600mm C lens. For stills that is FF equiv of 225mm - 900mm and for video their is an extra 1.5X crop when filming in 4K so in some ways even better for wildlife. But using a DSLR is not always ideal for hybrid shooters like me. If Fuji could make maybe a 200-600mm F5.6 lens that would be a killer combo paired with the X-T4. If they do make an X-H2 it should have an integrated grip like the Olympus EM1-X and built-in variable ND filter which would be so helpful for video (shutter angle etc). Keep up the good work :-)
Your videos keep getting better and better :)
I've been searching for a wildlife review... Very helpful and loved the videos/photos examples mate.
Thanks!
Stunning colors in your video work! Excellent review.
That was one of the best I have seen about XT4. Your work is superb and I thing the whole terminology of "Wildlife" should change to "Serene Life" instead. There is noting "wild" in this video, it just gives me so much peace and joy. Keep on the great job.
Thanks just got the xt4 looking for lenses now, great help
I congratulate you for the wonderful video and for sharing wonderful photographs. good job
Whole video you are blurred!! So are so humble one person ❤️ love your every work
Loved your review and samples. Relevant and to the point. Wonderful experience watching it. Thanks, Antony.
Thanks for an interesting review and sharing great photos!
I love the camera and seriously considered it for wildlife photography. Unfortunately there just isn’t enough high quality zoom and primes lenses by Fuji for wildlife. I ended up going with a Nikon D500.
Makes sense. If you pair the D500 with a Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6 or maybe a Sigma 150-600mm you have a powerful combo.
Amazing video. Wow. The wildlife you captured was incredible. Liked & Subscribed.
Thanks for true value in this review. Great job, very helpful
Great video! I also just got mine and enjoying using it. It’s such a versatile camera that can be as simple or sophisticated as you want it to be.
A fantastic wildlife video presentation. Here is how the camera and lenses work for me. Fuji professional cameras are great, great, and great.......😜😎😍🥰😃.
Thanks so much for this video, it's nice to hear from real professionals
For the Battery Grip... a dab of blue (not red) locktight works wonders in holding the 1/4-20 in place for a grip that you don't expect to ever want to take off.
First: Gorgeous intro! I love that you first just show what someone skilled can do with the camera
Second: Now I really feel confirmed in my decision to transition from Canon (5Dmkii) to the Fuji X-t4!
Excellent video, and great photos
Great intro and on the point comments about Fuji for wildlife. Nice! And what a nice area you must be in judged by the sound in the background (woodpeckers?).
Shame this guys does not post some more, come across this after just getting an XT4, great video
Hi Anthony, XT3 actually displays ISO as soon as you press down the shutter button halfway. (Stills not movie.) Love the relaxed style and interesting content in your reviews! Thank you! B Rgds, Anders, Sweden
I just seemed to just get my custom max iso showing on a half press for some reason 🤔 maybe they changed it with a firmware? I have sold it now though so can’t check anymore
Yes that puzzled me too in the beginning. Until I noticed that it was only (me) the camera hitting the roof as regards the chosen custom iso limit in combination with my chosen SS and aperture. I set up three custom iso ranges directly in the beginning and usually the camera hit the upper iso-limit on the two lower range iso setting very quickly when shooting wildlife (high ss etc..) so I realised that the “max” iso “always” being displayed in the viewfinder was just a result of the camera trying its best to expose correctly at those high SS’s I had chosen, hence cranking up to the highest iso value “allowed” by my custom iso range setting. So if anybody out there have the same problem, choose slower and slower SS and press the shutter button halfway until you see the iso value start dropping. (Choosing biggest aperture (lowest number) helps...) Then you know that the camera is working properly displaying the correct iso in your viewfinder when having auto iso chosen. If that doesn’t work, try again in a brighter light somewhere.... Short version: think exposure triangle! - 😉
Good point...you got a seperate charger for batteries,so that ,by any chance camera does not get spoiled
Great balanced review and I am just at the stage of considering upgrading my XT3. I mainly shoot swans and event work for charities. My only comment which is observational not critical is when comparing the 100-400 and 200 lenses , the latter prime is eye watering expensive and should be significantly better that the 100-400.
Nice review and video; subscribed ! I'd love to know what is the music ? It's a gorgeous tune !
Hi Thanks for the comments the music is Hammer and felt - Beneath the Mountain from my Artist Subscription
@@anthonyhurren5613 Oh sorry Anthony I didn't see it there in your description above. Many thanks for letting me know, and also for
making such a lovely video with amazing shots.. the music just completes it perfectly, great choice !
Not just sports and wildlife shooters want Fuji to integrate battery grips, I've been advocating for it as well and I shoot concerts.
This is such a good help for beginner photographer or shall I say hobbies in photographer beginners. I find this interesting, just bought my New Fujifilm X-t4 with kit lens of 16-80mm but planning to do lanscape and wildlife as well so planning to buy 100-400mm. I dont know if this i a best move but i really wanted to do wildlife photography. Need you suggestion. Thank you
Hi Rolweng glad it was helpful for you, the 100-400mm is a great stating point for wildlife photography with Fuji X gear definately
@@anthonyhurren5613 Interesting, thank you for your response.
thank you i just purchased a XT4 i have a Fuji xt 2 i should see quite differance
This is nat geo on fujifilm. This camera company changed my life (I love you baby
“Love how compact it is”, huge lense :)
Pierre Laviolette 🤣 yes the 200mm F2 is a beast but it’s worth noting the equivalent full frame canon lens is the 300mm 2.8 L which is bigger and heavier than the 200mm F2. So there is some difference there 👍
I am now using the xt20 with 100-400. It is good, also if I see people with canon and nikon take better wildlife photo.
But I think, this problem, is because the poor lenses for wildlife that Fuji has, only the 100-400 and the 200.
Hope they will make some more lenses, like a 600. If this happens, I will definitely stay on Fuji and upgrade with xt4.
Great video (:
Great Video!🌞
Super quality image
This channel will grow and will be loved like Sean Tucker's. Followed at 1k.
I have been checking pictures of Wild Life taken with Fujifilm X h s 2 and I am not happy with the bouquet, so I am thinking in waiting for the XT 5. I never tried a Fujifilm camera so I will need to do some research
Hi Anthony! Definitely I'm a committed sports photographer really into high quality work...however, so much to learn and that day to reach this goal is way far!
Great approach to the XT-4 and generally the video is really excellent. On my side an XT-3 kit lens + 50140 and 100-400 and recently 90mmF2. Looking for 2021 for a second body either a XT4 or the XH-2... The second body is for a more comfortable and safe shoot, either I have to switch on the field e.g. rugby or motor racing or because of the IBIS capabilities.
Agree about the 100-400, and the prime 200 on my wish list. I'll have a check on your IG and introduce myself.
Thank you for addressing the subject so well and Merry Xmas :)
Just amazingly good, thank you for the video.
If Fuji announces a 150-600 type lens I’m in, I’ll sell my Canon 500/4 and my other L’s, shelve the R6 I’d planned and go all out X-T4/5. BUT, I can’t wait much longer ( I’m using the original 7D ) and if I buy the R6 then I’m committing to Canon for the next 10 years. I’d rather the Fuji zoom though, so please don’t make us wait, at least commit to making one 🤞🏻
Well done. Great footage
Beautiful footage mate!
Great info. I've been wanting to get a xt4. Do you see any drawbacks of it Not being a full frame camera? Re: wildlife. Also I like how the body and many lenses are WR rated
Hi sure there is always a compromise somewhere with sensor size and camera size lens size etc. Of course a full frame will allow maybe a stop better. but the APC gives further reach and smaller lens size and weight, which I find outweighs the extra stop of low light performance on full frame, especially if you haves fast lens like the 200mm f2 👍
Go More Hike hi thanks for your comments! To be honest I think on balance APSC is a sweet spot for wildlife in terms of kit size/weight and image quality sure you may loose a stop of low light performance vs full frame but I am willing to sacrifice that for smaller gear. Also of course when I use the 200mm F2 it makes up for that. But at the same time sometimes shooting wildlife close up and wide open for birds etc I need to stop down anyway to get more of the animal in focus rather than just the eyes and beak etc. I think generally us photographers can easily over obsess with background blur especially from a wedding/portrait background (myself included) and forget about the more important details of the subject itself, this is especially true I think in wildlife photography where it’s nice to see feather detail or fur etc. 👍
Anthony, great review and some excellent pics, thanks! Eight months on, are you still using the 100-400 zoom? In general I'm more of a prime lens photographer but for birds I would be more interested in that lens because of versatility and reach. Wanted to ask if you have tried it with the teleconverters, and if you have, whether you noticed any quality compromise. (You had already stated an image quality difference between the prime lens and the zoom, the question is whether image quality is further compromised).
Hi Joseph I tend to avoid using converters on the 100-400 if possible only if I have great light and can stop down to f11 to help the sharpness at the long end, or for just reference shots. But bare In mind I am very fussy about lenses rendering detail as I prefer primes over zooms also, and the detail from the 200mm f2 is so good it has raised my expectations for lenses to a higher level. The 100-400 is at its sharpest before the long end so I stop down to around f8 if at 400mm. Fuji are bringing out a 150-600mm in 2022 according to Fujirumours (who are very accurate with their predictions) also maybe Sigma might offer something this year, I want to try the Nikon 500pf with a fringer adapter if there isn’t any long prime options in 2021 for Fuji. Kind regards Anthony
@@anthonyhurren5613 Thanks for the detailed reply, took a while to visit back ;)
Awsome review, you got a new subscriber mate.
Excellent review. I have 70-300mm f4-5.6 lens. XT4 camera. You think can I get good sharp wild life images. Is t any good for wild life. Please advise.
would really like a"stills" focused xh-2 body with the latest sensor(xtrans 4?5?6?) for stills. Ergos wise: I really come to like the top display on my G9.
so beautiful！ thank you for sharing
Stabilization is good!
This was great to see
Nice job!
This is incredible
Which lens?
Great Video beats my effort!
Hi Anthony. Beautiful photography and videography. Have you used the xt-4 in low light and how did you find it.
Hi Tony sorry for the late reply, yes it’s been great in low light especially paired with the 200mm F2👍
Your images are beautiful and very inspiring, I have the same style as you, photograph more clips in 4k on the x-t3, that is with dance and I use the 50-140mm
Thank you very much for sharing
nice video amazing shots, i was wondering what about the autofocus on both lenses? im about to get this camera with the 100.400mm for bird photography.
Hi Ricardo sorry for the late reply auto focus is excellent on both lenses but a little faster on the 200mm I think. The camera sometimes struggles with birds in flight when the bird is far off though. Kind regards Anthony
Can we use this camera with Sony 200-600 G lense?
Thank you for the review. Great work! How did you find the autofocus tracking of moving subjects? I am thinking of things like birds in flight, for example. That's one of the features that others have said is "so so". Though honestly, it doesn't look like it's an issue for you. Granted, you are obviously a pro :)
Jon Elofson hi Jon Glad you like it, in terms of tracking it seems to be an improvement so far but to be fair I haven’t shot a lot of birds in flight yet only a handful but so far so good! 👍
@@anthonyhurren5613 Thank you for the quick reply. Now following you on Instagram, so I will keep an eye on your great work. This might just be the camera I have been looking for...I don't really shoot many birds in flight either.
Thanks for your great review. I currently still have an Xt2 and hoped Canon's new EOS R6 would be nice priced. It isn't and the RF system is way more expensive. I like shoot wildlife myself too. The xt2 + 100-400 does this nice unless birds or animals are fast. Did you shot with an XT2 + 100-400 too and would it be a big improvement to justify the 1800 euro for the XT4?
Hi Defo an improvement with focus speed from the XT2 to XT4 👍
Should I invest my money for Fuji as a completely new system for wildlife photography or would you recommend it to buy a sony/Canon/Nikon system?
Hi Elias it really depends on what camera you most enjoy using and what your budget is. You can do a great job with all these systems, I just enjoy the balance of the body and lens size, plus the crop factor with the APSC sensor and lenses. There is no perfect camera, but personally I really enjoy using Fuji cameras with their tactile controls, great colours, and hybrid shooting experience especially now with the X-T4, I am just waiting for them to release the 500mm and 300mm prime lenses they have patented, then that will offer more for wildlife photographers.
Hi Anthony,
I've got an Xt2. Did you think this camera is a good combo with the grip + the 100-400mm? (and why not a extender 1,4?)
Hi Robin It's a good combo but it might struggle a little with fast action wildlife on focus speed and accuracy compared to the X-T4 & X-T3 (with the new firmware update), I occasionally use the 1.4 extender but I personally use it in very good light as you loose a stop of light and a tiny bit of sharpness is sacrificed (like with most extenders)
@@anthonyhurren5613 thank you anthony for your advices :)
Great video. I am thinking of buying 50-200 for bird photography. Do you think 200 mm is good enough reach?
Hi Raj I think you will need longer for bird photography the 100-400mm is better suited for that👍
@@anthonyhurren5613 Understood, thanks for the reply :)
Wow, subbed.
Now that was a long intro...
Elvir Redzepovic yes my style is a bit different 🤣 not for those in a rush! Hope it was helpful though!
Elvir Redzepovic crazy long
Lenses I can't afford. I'm outta here.
That was probably the most rewarding and informative review I’ve enjoyed for some time.
Agree with the comment about photography being super for our mental health! Find it to be my favorite de-stressor.
This amazing photographer has proven with this video that Fujifilm is counted in the top camera manufacturers for numerous photographic genres, including wildlife.
Sir, your content is much better than many TH-camrs who have hundreds of thousands of subscribers.
Please add more content. Your content surely deserves more views.
It will help us grow as well.🙏
Very, very good and honest content. I love how you perceive the world around you seeing not only the photography but also the world as such. This makes all you say even more thrust worthy. Congratulations on coming back to what you dreamed about as a young boy. I wish you fulfilment of your dreams and really hope you will bring more of your beautiful work to us in the future. All the best to you 👍
Nice work Anthony - your passion for your art shines through the beautiful images you have shared with us. Just made the transition from Nikon to the XT-4 and have to say this is a lovely hybrid camera and it handles superbly well.Much easier to carry around than a DSLR with 200-500mm af lens which i took to the Farne Islands last year ! Thanks for posting such a positive and uplifting review.
hi, how do you find it, with 100-400, specifically for bird photos? my 100-400 is coming tomorrow , but still waiting for x t4 to be available here. Also for bird in flight , which focus point do you find most useful
The Kitchen Daddy hi i find the 100-400 great for bird photography I generally use the single point focus but occasionally switch to zone when finding hard to follow erratic flight! 👍
What a great video! You deserve a lot more views and subscribers.
Love your intro, tranquill and peaceful. Nicely done.
That was some stunning footage!
the first video of xt4 footgage I watch entirely. Then at the end I say oohhh ive seen his videos before. I enjoyed this one . Thnx
Thanks for this great video.
Can you comment on whether the IBIS adds anything to the XF100-400, which already has OIS?
S L hi i haven’t done any side by side tests but certainly from just using it for video you can see the improved stability so I would say yes it’s an improvement for sure! 👍
Great video. I'm going to buy a fujifilm camera later in the year. I am lucky enough to have a decent budget so xt4 is looking possible but l also love the xpro3 and x100v. I don't shoot video but I'm still undecided they are all great. I love the simplicity of the xpro3 and x100v. Any tips. Is the xt4 the best all-rounder?
Stunning video and photos Anthony! You already have a new subscriber!! A greetings from Alicante. Spain.
Rafa Vera Photography thanks Rafa!
Wonderful and informative 👍
Excellent video mate. Just got mine a few weeks ago and have been loving it as well. Just need a little more time to be able to accurately encapsulate my thoughts in a video like you.