I saw that, so I asked Fuji directly again, and they said yes, they come with the batteries and that the listing is wrong. But I'm just relaying information here, because I don't have the grip. Here's the latest I received: "Hi Gerald, Yes, all X-T4 Grips include the 2 batteries."
UPDATE #2: Fuji emailed me today (Feb 28) to apologize and inform me that they have now decided to not ship the grip with batteries. They apologized for the flip-flopping and asked me to update this section. Sorry to my viewers as well for the confusion! 🙏
@@geraldundone Yeah I started looking on B&H to find out even more info about if the batteries was included. There was others that said that during there first looks and I guess they didn't think that the reason ya'll got batteries with it is cause there the review units. But when companies are usually making money there not just going to include the things that bring that extra cash in there pockets. It would've been nice though.
"...the top dials are a waste of real estate." - I must be watching the wrong video because the top dials are what I enjoy the very most about to X-T line.
I concur with your opinion, Fuji makes unique cameras...Nonetheless, this video review was produced mainly for videographers who might want to jump into the Fuji world, or would like to upgrade. And from a filmmaker's or videographer's point of view, that's surely a waste of real estate :/
Finally. The greatest camera duo on the earth makes their world debute (again). You dudes need to do more videos, it was thoroughly confusing... I didn’t know if it was serious or not 😂🤣
I find him quite annoying tbh. I don't know why, probably because he seems to just want attention. He used to have a vegan channel that was equally annoying...
Your collaborations are absolutely brilliant! They show a whole new side that is soooo charming! This one was the best. You and Kasey plays really good together. Just having fun It's great. And your honesty, integrity and specificity is appreciated as always! Keep it up
One thing no reviewer has ever said about Fuji cameras for video, that to me sets them apart as true pro grade tools, is that you can disable in camera noise reduction. When filming something important, you shouldn't have to wait until post to realize the camera decided that some ghosting here and there or some other nasty artifacts were a good compromise to get the noise into what their threshold of acceptability is supposed to be. Fuji gets this right. Being able to tell the camera to leave all the noise in, crank the bitrate up to capture as faithfully as possible and leave the NR subtle art of tweaking and heavy lifting to that big video card that costs more than the camera in post.
@Asutari I haven't had any experience with Nikon, but Sony cameras have non-defeatable noise reduction built in. In my experience, depending on picture profile and iso, spatial and temporal noise reduction are applied before recording, causing artifacts that cannot be dealt with in post such as ghosting or loss of fine texture details. And every camera model (A6500, A7R2, A9, A7III, A7S2, etc...) deals with this differently. It's a big headache. Of course the holy grail is raw recording, because it leaves most processing like noise reduction out of the equation, allowing maximum flexibility to squeeze the most out of a specific sensor for a given shoot. However, I find that a good, high bitrate, supersampled, flat, 10-bit video stream without sharpening or noise reduction like the Xt3 and Xt4 produce gets you 99.9% of the way there.
@@LDLCGO very interesting... no one talks about that kinda thing....very informative and refreshing. Where can I get more info about that regarding fujifilm or any other camera for that matteR?
Im not sure agree as far as the xt4 is concerned. Just that i could see a lot of people who own a 1700$ camera to have a “budget” editing computer, something that’s def not going to have a “video card that costs more than the camera”. 🤷♂️ this isn’t necessarily a camera that someone with a 1,400$ graphics card is using, thats more gonna fall to the c500’s or fx9’s and the like imo. But i super appreciate the info and perspective on ghosting and NR. Super cool to think about for sure
Wow that was literally the best TH-cam team up I have ever seen in my life. Casey's humor and perspective from the, you know, lower man's status; to your analytical testing systems... Just wow that was unbelievably excellent, that was the best TH-cam video I've ever seen in my entire life thank you so much. Touch my body.
I've been interested in switching to Fiji from Sony A7iii and this is the camera that makes it possible! I mainly do photography, so this will handle 90% of what I do as well and the other 10% almost as well (AF & low light). I appreciate the form factor, enjoyable usage, smaller size, cheaper and lighter lenses Fuji offers.
I own the Xt3 (super happy about it), and the best fuji lens for video is the 18-55, which is stabilized and has a very smooth autofocus. As far as settings, I can recommend to slow them down to -1. That's it about my experience, and I never had problems with the background when using autofocus. If you're interested in vlogging, definitely the 10-24, stabilized, is the lens to go. I've been using both the fuji 10-24 and the 18-55 (both stabilized) handheld, with the xt3 (has no ibis) and they work really good! If you own some nice prime lenses, the xt4 will make your life way easier. In my opinion, the biggest strength of both xt3 and xt4 is the amazing image quality they deliver for the price.
I absolutely love the colabs and "Studios Undone"... great content, super entertaining along with your masterful ability to relay technical info - keep it coming!
Dear Gerald, you deserve all the success you have had, which is certainly a fraction of what you will have. You are a man of heart as well as of science. There are some details this time that I cannot fail to observe. 1) seeing you next door makes it really clear that you are very tall and athletic 2) the back door, if open, would have given you a noticeable whiplash 3) the "perfect camera" poses that are Ikea pentoe supports (I also use them in the kitchen) 4) the plastic eagle that symbolizes "flying high" as you are doing 5) the fact that it helps Casey understand so many things about the Great Conspiracy Greetings from Italy, which is now suffering, but finds relief watching You.
Thanks for this video. Seems like a decent camera but not worth switching to. I was hoping for an upgrade from my GH5 but I think I'm just changing from one set of issues to another. Awesome collab
One thing to add too, is with these small nitpicks with focusing etc, Fuji is renowned for issuing firmware updates very shortly after release that fixes a lot of those issues. A lot of reviewers slammed the X-T3 for focusing issues, and they were fixed via firmware in the first 6 months of it being on the market.
First of all Gerald, while I love your content I think you have been very unfair to the flippy screen. You shoot a lot of products too, so you should know this that if you are taking a shot with the camera over your head on a tripod facing downwards, then it's impossible to see the screen if it doesn't flip if you also have to operate tripod for fluid head pan shots. It allows for more angles than a flip up screen like the Sony. Secondly, I think if you're going to compare it with Sony's and Panasonic, you should also mention their shortcomings of their systems. For example Sony has a crop at 30fps too, and Panasonic doesn't have reliable face detect. I get that you are reviewing this from a point of being a perfect camera, but Fuji and others never claimed it to be the perfect camera, so reviewing other cameras for what they are, vs. reviewing X-T4 with a comparison to a theoretically perfect camera is kind of odd. Lastly, while people appreciate the duo of you and Casey, I personally don't think that you guys mix well, because the style of content you create is very different. What you do is a very serious and objective analysis of technology, and what is does is a very casual and subjective opinion on cameras, and he's mostly discrediting the work that camera companies are doing because they do not have one or two things that he likes. This is fine for his channel, and I like that type of content too, but even in this video he said that it's master of none with a negative tone (which is fine for his style of content, again). You guys should also have focused on the excellent lens lineup that Fuji has, I really think that it's the best TH-camr camera at the moment with all the combination of features it offers, and the non cinematic AF and recording limits are really not big limitations compared to other camera systems which have more serious disadvantages. Again, I really like your videos, but i think this one has been a bit unfair to the camera.
Hi. I am soooo confused whether the X-T4 or the sony A6600 are better for youtube content. I am considering getting my first camera. I think you may have an answer to my question... as you say Fuji's lenses are better? Have you compared both cameras? I honestly can't decide which to get. Sony has terrible IBIS but seems to look brighter. Fuji has a nice clean look where even the skin looks airbrushed (as per a video review comparison I saw before) but the autofocus is unsteady. I don't want my video content to be hunting. Any recommendations? Sony has a lot more lenses at better prices, Fuji lenses are super expensive. I love photography, but video will be the main use for the cam... mainly to do an educational youtube channel on animals (which move alot)... not sure if you or someone can help me out.
Jessica's Maltese & Bengals Sony lenses are not native to their APS-C sensors but are native to the full frame cameras, Fuji lenses are not that expensive and have a lot to choose from, Sony lenses have a limited selection, And Fujifilm have amazing color science that will save a lot of time in post. the xt4 shoot 10 bit internally meaning you will have very little to no color bending, The colors will blend very smoothly.
Boom! Love it. Thanks for pointing out it’s shortcomings so I know, but I am one of those guys who held off on the X-T3 because of the lack of IBIS & flipout screen. SOOOOOOO, IBIS, flipout screen and decent autofocus......yes please. I will buy one now.
Thanks for this video, probably the best one out there that really shows all pros and cons. Bought X-T3 because of your videos about that camera and have been really happy with it. Now I am considering getting X-T4 to keep mounted on my gimbal and keep X-T3 for photo.
11:10 on Fuji the AF settings only work when the camera is recording! In your test it seems you were recording on external monitor without the camera rolling.
No he means that the camera always twitches in af unless its recording, so if you’re using ninja, set the recording to hdmi only, then still press record on the body, and the af settings will magically do what they’re supposed to... Gerald and his bro hammed that bit of the video up... but admittedly it’s a quirk that takes a while to figure out...
I guess if a camera company wants to win among reviewers, the move is probably to make a fairly large camera body so there's space for everyone's favorite ports and large batteries. Praise for small body size is quickly countered by complaints of missing plugs or awkward ergonomics.
From Kasey's end, it sounded like the cops were about to break in. From Gerald's end, it's like he's going to buy weed and trying to keep low profile. Lol
This is the fourth video I've eagerly watched on the XT-4 and the best from a videographer's point of view. As ever, your style and content are impeccable. Thanks Gerald!!
Only @4:28 and I'm blown away. Been watching your various videos for a couple years. I've had my Panasonic G9 for two years now and recently the LCD screen is messing up. I figured this is a sign to upgrade. I've been considering the Panasonic S1R, Fuji X-T4, Sony A7R iii or A7R iv. On paper, the specs for the X-T4 looked like a bit of an equal switch and decent upgrade that I'd be willing to live with but after listening to your review, mannn it really helped me think deeper about what I would actually lose and what my needs are originally. Thanks bro, today is the day I subscribe. #iamundone
I wrote yesterday a email to Fuji and made the proposal to send the audio stream to Bluetooth so we will be able to use good BT headphones.... next step could be the Mic via BT too. Why manufacturers haven't ideas anymore? I like your videos a lot. Great work.
I was a long time Fuji fan. I used Fuji XT-2, XT-20 with 18-55, 16-55 f/2.8 and some more prime lens. Last year I moved to Sony A6600 with 16-55 f/2.8 setup and I am 80% happy. Sony's autofocus is outstanding. And the camera setup is a very traveled friendly total weight of 997 grams. It doesn't feel bulky. I only miss the dual card and faster card recording. If I take a long shutter photo, it takes time to clear the buffer. Video capture is great. The color needs some little adjustment when I take a video in my room. Now I really love Fuji's color specially JPG output is awesome. But if you travel with Fuji XT-4 and XF 16-55 f/2.8 total weight is 1262 grams, which is similar to a full-frame camera and it feels bulky. I like to use a hybrid travel-friendly camera. The prime lens does not satisfy that. Sometimes you want to take portrait shots, sometimes landscapes sometimes want to capture videos. By all of this consideration, Sony a6600 and 16-55 f/2.8 is my best go-to setup. I think if someone wants to carry weight over 1000 grams, he should go to full-frame. Sony cameras are more compact in the mirrorless world. Also, Sony's grip is way better than Fuji's. But fuji's photo capture and JPG output are better than Sony.
After deep contemplation about this review, I feel like it's at least accidentally / or semi-purposely a sham, and here is why... One of the biggest qualms (if not my only qualm) about this review is "non-cinematic AF" or not smooth AF. Obviously, that's like one of the most important features for a video camera today. But here is the problem...you guys did all the AF tests with the aperture wide, wide open. Let me guess, it was at the widest aperture possible during the neutrally dark, gloomy and grey looking day with awful lighting and the subjects face is like a flesh color (a completely different tone; definitely not neutral). So try shooting at like at least 2-3 stops lower on a day that is at least decently exposed (not grey at midday). But here is the ultimate tip: Try to not point the camera into your subjects' face at point-blank distance on the widest aperture and see if that makes a difference lol. I don't mean to sound rude/disrespectful, but cmon. You can do muuuuuch better IMO...for a highly anticipated, anticipated, innovative and next-gen camera that isn't even out yet. With all that being said, I'm sure the proper lenses or a firmware upgrade will make AF in such conditions, (aperture, lighting, contrast, etc), much smoother. Fujifilm is one of the few companies that still truly listens to its customers. I'm saying all of this and I don't even own a Fujifilm lol. Just my 2 cents.
best 2 camera channnels in youtube.. Thank you for letting Kasey review the Xt4.. i will still buy the xt4 but the walking wobly is a huge disapointment. i wish there was an option to decrease levels of stabilization a bit and let it jump a little to get a more natural look
This is over a year late, but just how do you prefer a flip-up screen as a videographer? There's a high chance that you will use the hot shoe on top for a microphone that will block the view of the screen... And yes, I know you can use something like a Lavalier mic instead, but most "vlogger" kits these days come with a much more affordable dead cat style mic to put in the hot shoe.
13:32 Kasey is right. How smooth the AF transition works depends on the lens. I have done a test comparing the 18-55 and the XF 35mm f2. And what's weird is that the old kit lens focuses pretty smoothly in video versus the newer prime lens which is supposed to be using a stepper motor if I'm not mistaken. And changing the AF settings doesn't matter. So go figure. I'm inclined to believe that this is all software considering how old the 18-55 is. I sure hope they work on this and fix it with an update for the newer lenses. Very informative initial impressions, Gerald. I enjoyed your collab with the perfect-camera-seeker. Looks like his search is far from over. 😄👍
@@CoryFagin sorry, I don't get it!? Are you suggesting that changing the aperture should give a different result? Because it doesn't. And it shouldn't if we're expecting the AF to work right. Just like how it doesn't matter when I use my Canon or Sony cameras. If it's not clear in my previous comment, the AF of the XF 35mm f2 in video is not smooth at all. It's too quick regardless of aperture. Similar to their findings in this video.
Hi Gerald, great video. I have a question about the screen resolution. I do a lot of manual focusing and I want to know if there is a noticable difference between XT-4 screen and the ones from the previous generations like XH-1, XT-3?
Excellent review as always Gerald. I love that you and Camera Conspiracy teamed up. I would really enjoy a podcast or live show talking about cameras. It would be a great weekly show.
Thnx for this review! But why not a single word on audio? How are the pre-amps? Do they sound better then the competition? Noise floor? Do they have limiters? I'm kinda surprised nobody talks about audio in their reviews. Any chance on a follow up regarding audio?
Gerald! I recently discovered your channel. I'm a fan of Kasey's channel but I just found your channel and your work is outstanding. I started on TH-cam with a hunting channel (here in FL we are dealing with a huge iguana problem) and little did I know that behind the video production I'll find another great hobby. Now I'm hooked with image quality, video content and well, you know, the normal stuff all TH-camrs deal with every new video. When I started I bought a Panasonic FZ2500 and a Sony RX100V I love image I get from my Sony but I haven't mastered my Panasonic yet, I think my color issues is human error because I've seen videos where the image is how I like, and I think I like a lot the type of colors Fuji delivers, that's why I was looking after the XT-4 but after watching all of this, I'm wondering if the GH5 with the latest firmware update is now the camera for me. Thanks for the content and the time you are putting into creating these awesome videos. I think I have a new teacher, now... the undone! Cheers!
🤯 you do realize vlogging means video blogging right? And that to vlog you have to upload videos to a platform.... so yeah by definition almost everyone who vlogs is a youtuber because youtube is one of the few places people can host long videos for free. What dont you understand about that? 🤪
Awesome review. The focus issues should either be about settings or unfinished firmware, it seems weird to me that the xt-4 should behave worse than the x-t3 in transitions. The swapping of the removable door and removal of headphone jack is weird af to me, it is perfect on the x-t3 why change it? Ibis performance in video disappointing, hopefully its a firmware issue that will be fixed. I usually shoot video with gimbal and focus motor, so normally autofokus and ibis don't matter that much to me, but I am still very tempted by this camera. What fuji needs to do now is release a range of high end primes with a focus motor suitable for video, otherwise good af in the body is a bit of a waste for those of us mostly concerned with video.
Hey Gerald - Thanks for this video. Some advice. Or rather, a plea: Not all of us are Vloggers. We can all read spec sheets. Show us some images. Show us some dynamic range tests. Show us how the F-Log grades internally vs externally. How it handles ergonomically in the field. etc etc. This video feels a lot like a 'I need to get a review video out quickly' instead of something a little more thorough. PS: Those crop factors in each mode - GOLD to know. Thanks, Dan.
That was a great review! Made me feel better about having the X T3 and knowing that I really don't need too much of what the 4 has to offer. Except for IBS which obviously isn't that great. Absolutely loved that you got together with camera conspiracies! Also love how clear and precise you speak on camera. Very easy to listen to.
Fantastic to see you guys team up. Loved both videos. Great combo. I got to spend some time with the XT3 a few weeks back and while fine cameras just something about them makes me prefer my GH5 overall for my channel and the A6400 for stills.
Great video ! Cant see me upgrading from XT-3 for now. I have a silly question. Under F-log/HLF recording menu, what is the icon that looks like a film strip? I know I should know this but don't. Normal film recordings?
This is one Camera that other manufacturers should take full notice on ... From ergonomics & beautiful looks, fully articulating screen, easy still/movie switch, packed with Cinematic features,etc.... As Hughe Branson said quite correctly, " Boundary Busting, Headache inducing, & Jolt to rest of industry ",.. I wish this was a full frame camera then it would have taken the Crown ....well done FUJI 👌👌👌👏👏👏
Sorry guys, u need to spend more time with this camera, on default settings my X-T3 settings was like that too with the autofocus 'flashing' as you described it, you just need to manually adjust the settings and you will get a totally different result.
Gerald, nicely done - informative and fun. You make the perfect straight man to Casey’s comic relief. Question. When you get a pre-production model do you find them to be raw or mostly in their final form? Just wondering if the production version will have more fluidity to both the autofocus and IBIS.
Thanks a lot! Usually they're 95% of the way finished. Just minor tweaking and slightly better cosmetic tolerances. Things are tighter, firmware a bit less buggy--that kind of thing.
Thanks again @Gerald Undone for another great review. I know you Sayed it ones, but I just can't find it. Which HLG is the best (HLG 1,2 or 3)? And do you shoot in Rec709 or in BT2020? Would be such a help. Thanks and much greetings Jonas
Great review, thanks for sharing your thoughts! A question remains for me: what is the TIFF file exactly? Just an export of a flat raw, or does it include all of the jpeg processing like film simulation etc.? It would be awesome to get a tiff file that looks as awesome as the jpeg, but then have a lot more room to edit them without losing much quality. That would be very nice to have!
Great reviews. Thanks. I have question. If we were to use hdmi for live streaming and record via external device/pc and do jot record internally, will the 30min limitation apply? In that way, what being live stream will we see all the menu or button or can be hiden so we only see clear video?
Is it possible to get a full comparison against the a6600 now that the x-t4's are shipping? Undecided between the two of them as to which is the best hybrid for photo and video. A6600 seems to have perfect focus, but the X-T4 seems to be designed with switching easily between photo and video quickly. What has annoyed me often is that the settings on the sony rx100 that I have need to be changed every time I switch into movie mode, and I don't always remember to get all of them if I want to capture a quick clip of something. I know the memory saved presets are available on the sony but I like that single switch on the Fuji to jump right into all the movie settings independent of photos.
Hi. I've been catching up on so many of your videos. I have a x-t3 and a codec question and can't find the answer online. I get that for Long GOP it doesn't need as high of a bit rate than All-I but on the x-t3/x-t4 you can still shoot Long GOP at 400mbps so in my calculations, since this is more compressed, at the same bit rate as All-I, the Long GOP should the have the better quality / more information in the intra frames? Is this correct?
bro please collab a lot more with Kasey lol you guys know what youre talking about, no tech/brand bias whatsoever, and chemistry on point like college buddies lol keep it up. thanks a lot
I think a lot of people just don’t understand the vintage vibe, it’s not for everyone. I have a few conventional cameras but just ordered an XT-4 because of the vintage vibe, I have been using my Canon AE1 to get that fix for now but it’ll be nice to have a digital camera with a vintage feel but be able to sort of compete with my other cameras.
Thanks for the helpful review! Would you recommend the XT4 or the Canon EOS R for simple talking head TH-cam videos. I am hoping to create a great cinematic look to the videos. Thanks!
I know everyone already knows this, but Gerald man you really crush it explaining the important and "boring" tech stuff that's I need to know more about when using a new camera {or just one I'm less familiar with). Anyways, both informative and entertaining. 🤘
I've seen a ton of XT4 reviews and this is the best. Not a hatchet job and not just gushing praise. Good demonstrations giving me a realistic expectation of my coming XT4 :)
are you sure the batteries are included? because b&h replied to that question in product page and said no
I saw that, so I asked Fuji directly again, and they said yes, they come with the batteries and that the listing is wrong. But I'm just relaying information here, because I don't have the grip.
Here's the latest I received:
"Hi Gerald,
Yes, all X-T4 Grips include the 2 batteries."
UPDATE #2: Fuji emailed me today (Feb 28) to apologize and inform me that they have now decided to not ship the grip with batteries. They apologized for the flip-flopping and asked me to update this section.
Sorry to my viewers as well for the confusion! 🙏
@@geraldundone Yeah I started looking on B&H to find out even more info about if the batteries was included. There was others that said that during there first looks and I guess they didn't think that the reason ya'll got batteries with it is cause there the review units. But when companies are usually making money there not just going to include the things that bring that extra cash in there pockets. It would've been nice though.
@@geraldundone No!!!! I was so happy for a moment. :(
@@MelvinGarcia it comes with the batteries
"...the top dials are a waste of real estate." - I must be watching the wrong video because the top dials are what I enjoy the very most about to X-T line.
CIZCI K I know right 😆
exactly!
That's exactly the point where I stopped watching this video.
I concur with your opinion, Fuji makes unique cameras...Nonetheless, this video review was produced mainly for videographers who might want to jump into the Fuji world, or would like to upgrade. And from a filmmaker's or videographer's point of view, that's surely a waste of real estate :/
Preferences I guess
Thanks to Kasey for helping out with the testing for this video! 🤓🙏💜
Go watch his video we did together here: th-cam.com/video/biWak-TdPdY/w-d-xo.html
I come from his video. 😉
cut your hair bro...noooooo
It was the perfect collab idea for the perfect camera! I really enjoy when you work together!
Finally. The greatest camera duo on the earth makes their world debute (again). You dudes need to do more videos, it was thoroughly confusing... I didn’t know if it was serious or not 😂🤣
Camera conspiracy studios undone???
Gerald is a solid dude for helping Kasey get his mitts on this
Reebs kasey from Camera conspiracies
Love that you included Camera Conspiracies. That dude is hilarious.
I find him quite annoying tbh. I don't know why, probably because he seems to just want attention. He used to have a vegan channel that was equally annoying...
Exactly 😂🔥
Your collaborations are absolutely brilliant! They show a whole new side that is soooo charming! This one was the best. You and Kasey plays really good together. Just having fun It's great. And your honesty, integrity and specificity is appreciated as always! Keep it up
I've been binging a ton of X-T4 content... but this is the one I've been looking forward to the most!
I regret turning the purple light on :)
So glad to see you and Gerald on each other's channels. You are easily two of my favourite TH-cam camera channels.
@@handyveganreviews2556 Me too LOL
The only guy who reviews cameras but doesn't even have a talent for photography or filmmaking.
as long as you don't regret the taxidermy.
The chemistry of this hosting duo could evolve into the likes of mythbusters or top gear.
One thing no reviewer has ever said about Fuji cameras for video, that to me sets them apart as true pro grade tools, is that you can disable in camera noise reduction.
When filming something important, you shouldn't have to wait until post to realize the camera decided that some ghosting here and there or some other nasty artifacts were a good compromise to get the noise into what their threshold of acceptability is supposed to be.
Fuji gets this right.
Being able to tell the camera to leave all the noise in, crank the bitrate up to capture as faithfully as possible and leave the NR subtle art of tweaking and heavy lifting to that big video card that costs more than the camera in post.
@Asutari I haven't had any experience with Nikon, but Sony cameras have non-defeatable noise reduction built in.
In my experience, depending on picture profile and iso, spatial and temporal noise reduction are applied before recording, causing artifacts that cannot be dealt with in post such as ghosting or loss of fine texture details. And every camera model (A6500, A7R2, A9, A7III, A7S2, etc...) deals with this differently.
It's a big headache.
Of course the holy grail is raw recording, because it leaves most processing like noise reduction out of the equation, allowing maximum flexibility to squeeze the most out of a specific sensor for a given shoot.
However, I find that a good, high bitrate, supersampled, flat, 10-bit video stream without sharpening or noise reduction like the Xt3 and Xt4 produce gets you 99.9% of the way there.
@@LDLCGO very interesting... no one talks about that kinda thing....very informative and refreshing. Where can I get more info about that regarding fujifilm or any other camera for that matteR?
Im not sure agree as far as the xt4 is concerned. Just that i could see a lot of people who own a 1700$ camera to have a “budget” editing computer, something that’s def not going to have a “video card that costs more than the camera”. 🤷♂️ this isn’t necessarily a camera that someone with a 1,400$ graphics card is using, thats more gonna fall to the c500’s or fx9’s and the like imo. But i super appreciate the info and perspective on ghosting and NR. Super cool to think about for sure
Gerald you-re the only one, out there, that takes time to explain and go through all of the different tiny things.
Thank you for existing! :)
Now this was the first look at the camera I was waiting for! Thank you Gerald. Always the best reviews. Keep up the good work.
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That's one of the great tongue-twisters ever. Took me at least 10 tries. Well done.
He did it first try 😂
Kasey has the best autofocus test moves!
Nah! Camera conspiracies has the best moves..😀
@@mohitthapa2265 He is talking about Kasey from Camera Conspiracies.😂
@@melfeliciano8449 haha.. I thought the other 'casey'😛
But why did he have to fall so many times??
15:20 Camera Conspiracies.exe still running in background; Gerald Undone.exe stopped working.
LOL
Wow that was literally the best TH-cam team up I have ever seen in my life. Casey's humor and perspective from the, you know, lower man's status; to your analytical testing systems... Just wow that was unbelievably excellent, that was the best TH-cam video I've ever seen in my entire life thank you so much. Touch my body.
I've been interested in switching to Fiji from Sony A7iii and this is the camera that makes it possible!
I mainly do photography, so this will handle 90% of what I do as well and the other 10% almost as well (AF & low light).
I appreciate the form factor, enjoyable usage, smaller size, cheaper and lighter lenses Fuji offers.
Really liked the discussion format with Kasey. It gives a great dynamic to this review, good job Gerald !
He just flexed his Laowa Probe Lens like nothing.
I gotta say this was my absolute favorite episode of Gerald undone. When I saw camera conspiracies I about fell out of my chair. YES !!!!
HILARIOUS, love the reaction after the 15:12 bit. You two are so funny. Awesome review
I've owned and shot professionally with an X-T3 both photo and video since it came out, and the X-T4 seems to have everything the X-T3 was missing.
This sounds like a DP Rvw...more critical.
When it comes to Fuji autofocus settings are crucial. You need to set the tracking speed to low to get more smooth autofocus results.
I own the Xt3 (super happy about it), and the best fuji lens for video is the 18-55, which is stabilized and has a very smooth autofocus. As far as settings, I can recommend to slow them down to -1. That's it about my experience, and I never had problems with the background when using autofocus. If you're interested in vlogging, definitely the 10-24, stabilized, is the lens to go.
I've been using both the fuji 10-24 and the 18-55 (both stabilized) handheld, with the xt3 (has no ibis) and they work really good!
If you own some nice prime lenses, the xt4 will make your life way easier.
In my opinion, the biggest strength of both xt3 and xt4 is the amazing image quality they deliver for the price.
I absolutely love the colabs and "Studios Undone"... great content, super entertaining along with your masterful ability to relay technical info - keep it coming!
Dear Gerald,
you deserve all the success you have had, which is certainly a fraction of what you will have.
You are a man of heart as well as of science.
There are some details this time that I cannot fail to observe.
1) seeing you next door makes it really clear that you are very tall and athletic
2) the back door, if open, would have given you a noticeable whiplash
3) the "perfect camera" poses that are Ikea pentoe supports (I also use them in the kitchen)
4) the plastic eagle that symbolizes "flying high" as you are doing
5) the fact that it helps Casey understand so many things about the Great Conspiracy
Greetings from Italy, which is now suffering, but finds relief watching You.
Thanks for your kind words! 🙏💜
I hope they fix the autofocus. The XT3 focuses really smooth.
Thanks for this video. Seems like a decent camera but not worth switching to. I was hoping for an upgrade from my GH5 but I think I'm just changing from one set of issues to another. Awesome collab
You guys work well together, like to see some more.
Agree!
+1!
That was a very good review.
@@stanleygabrel5279 thought it was great... the Iron Sheik and Nikolei Volkof
yes!
Keeping the micro HDMI is honestly such a bummer.
This was so much better than all the other reviews I've seen. Gerald is killing it.
One thing to add too, is with these small nitpicks with focusing etc, Fuji is renowned for issuing firmware updates very shortly after release that fixes a lot of those issues.
A lot of reviewers slammed the X-T3 for focusing issues, and they were fixed via firmware in the first 6 months of it being on the market.
Please do Studio Undone with Camera Conspiracy
Techno Panda I second that notion
That'd be a short video... Though they may hit the park to chase squirrels in slo-mo as filler.
hahahhah
Studio ? What studio ? It's his mom house ;D
Coming back 5 months later to endorse this.
I love how many box throw takes you did, when every single one of them was usable. 😂
First of all Gerald, while I love your content I think you have been very unfair to the flippy screen. You shoot a lot of products too, so you should know this that if you are taking a shot with the camera over your head on a tripod facing downwards, then it's impossible to see the screen if it doesn't flip if you also have to operate tripod for fluid head pan shots. It allows for more angles than a flip up screen like the Sony.
Secondly, I think if you're going to compare it with Sony's and Panasonic, you should also mention their shortcomings of their systems. For example Sony has a crop at 30fps too, and Panasonic doesn't have reliable face detect. I get that you are reviewing this from a point of being a perfect camera, but Fuji and others never claimed it to be the perfect camera, so reviewing other cameras for what they are, vs. reviewing X-T4 with a comparison to a theoretically perfect camera is kind of odd.
Lastly, while people appreciate the duo of you and Casey, I personally don't think that you guys mix well, because the style of content you create is very different. What you do is a very serious and objective analysis of technology, and what is does is a very casual and subjective opinion on cameras, and he's mostly discrediting the work that camera companies are doing because they do not have one or two things that he likes. This is fine for his channel, and I like that type of content too, but even in this video he said that it's master of none with a negative tone (which is fine for his style of content, again).
You guys should also have focused on the excellent lens lineup that Fuji has, I really think that it's the best TH-camr camera at the moment with all the combination of features it offers, and the non cinematic AF and recording limits are really not big limitations compared to other camera systems which have more serious disadvantages.
Again, I really like your videos, but i think this one has been a bit unfair to the camera.
Hi. I am soooo confused whether the X-T4 or the sony A6600 are better for youtube content. I am considering getting my first camera. I think you may have an answer to my question... as you say Fuji's lenses are better? Have you compared both cameras? I honestly can't decide which to get. Sony has terrible IBIS but seems to look brighter. Fuji has a nice clean look where even the skin looks airbrushed (as per a video review comparison I saw before) but the autofocus is unsteady. I don't want my video content to be hunting. Any recommendations? Sony has a lot more lenses at better prices, Fuji lenses are super expensive. I love photography, but video will be the main use for the cam... mainly to do an educational youtube channel on animals (which move alot)... not sure if you or someone can help me out.
Jessica's Maltese & Bengals Sony lenses are not native to their APS-C sensors but are native to the full frame cameras, Fuji lenses are not that expensive and have a lot to choose from, Sony lenses have a limited selection, And Fujifilm have amazing color science that will save a lot of time in post. the xt4 shoot 10 bit internally meaning you will have very little to no color bending, The colors will blend very smoothly.
Boom! Love it. Thanks for pointing out it’s shortcomings so I know, but I am one of those guys who held off on the X-T3 because of the lack of IBIS & flipout screen. SOOOOOOO, IBIS, flipout screen and decent autofocus......yes please. I will buy one now.
made the same decision!
Thanks for this video, probably the best one out there that really shows all pros and cons. Bought X-T3 because of your videos about that camera and have been really happy with it. Now I am considering getting X-T4 to keep mounted on my gimbal and keep X-T3 for photo.
By far the most precise and fun X-T4 review. Loved the chemistry between you guys.
You obviously have not watched any other reviews.
11:10 on Fuji the AF settings only work when the camera is recording! In your test it seems you were recording on external monitor without the camera rolling.
What do you mean? We use the XT3 with an Atomos Ninja V and the AF has full functionality when recording via HDMI without the camera rolling.
No he means that the camera always twitches in af unless its recording, so if you’re using ninja, set the recording to hdmi only, then still press record on the body, and the af settings will magically do what they’re supposed to... Gerald and his bro hammed that bit of the video up... but admittedly it’s a quirk that takes a while to figure out...
On Fujifilm, the custom autofocus settings for video would not show its effects unless you start recording.
I guess if a camera company wants to win among reviewers, the move is probably to make a fairly large camera body so there's space for everyone's favorite ports and large batteries. Praise for small body size is quickly countered by complaints of missing plugs or awkward ergonomics.
Best review of the X-T4 so far! I love the collab as well!
Awesome to see you collab with Kasey! You guys rock!
From Kasey's end, it sounded like the cops were about to break in. From Gerald's end, it's like he's going to buy weed and trying to keep low profile. Lol
came here for those jump-in jump-out scenes of that silly Camera Cons Guy! Love you guys, keep up the good work, love the review!
Good review approach. I also enjoyed seeing your setup at 2:52 smart use of the overhead boom doing both your overhead camera and mic.
This is the fourth video I've eagerly watched on the XT-4 and the best from a videographer's point of view. As ever, your style and content are impeccable. Thanks Gerald!!
This video needed Gerald issuing a "Loser!" CC subscribers will know. :D
More collaboration with CC please!
Excellent delivery. The only review I've seen of XT4 so far, that I didn't need to watch in 2x speed.
Only @4:28 and I'm blown away. Been watching your various videos for a couple years. I've had my Panasonic G9 for two years now and recently the LCD screen is messing up. I figured this is a sign to upgrade. I've been considering the Panasonic S1R, Fuji X-T4, Sony A7R iii or A7R iv. On paper, the specs for the X-T4 looked like a bit of an equal switch and decent upgrade that I'd be willing to live with but after listening to your review, mannn it really helped me think deeper about what I would actually lose and what my needs are originally. Thanks bro, today is the day I subscribe. #iamundone
I wrote yesterday a email to Fuji and made the proposal to send the audio stream to Bluetooth so we will be able to use good BT headphones.... next step could be the Mic via BT too.
Why manufacturers haven't ideas anymore?
I like your videos a lot. Great work.
I was a long time Fuji fan. I used Fuji XT-2, XT-20 with 18-55, 16-55 f/2.8 and some more prime lens. Last year I moved to Sony A6600 with 16-55 f/2.8 setup and I am 80% happy. Sony's autofocus is outstanding. And the camera setup is a very traveled friendly total weight of 997 grams. It doesn't feel bulky. I only miss the dual card and faster card recording. If I take a long shutter photo, it takes time to clear the buffer. Video capture is great. The color needs some little adjustment when I take a video in my room. Now I really love Fuji's color specially JPG output is awesome. But if you travel with Fuji XT-4 and XF 16-55 f/2.8 total weight is 1262 grams, which is similar to a full-frame camera and it feels bulky.
I like to use a hybrid travel-friendly camera. The prime lens does not satisfy that. Sometimes you want to take portrait shots, sometimes landscapes sometimes want to capture videos. By all of this consideration, Sony a6600 and 16-55 f/2.8 is my best go-to setup. I think if someone wants to carry weight over 1000 grams, he should go to full-frame. Sony cameras are more compact in the mirrorless world. Also, Sony's grip is way better than Fuji's. But fuji's photo capture and JPG output are better than Sony.
After deep contemplation about this review, I feel like it's at least accidentally / or semi-purposely a sham, and here is why...
One of the biggest qualms (if not my only qualm) about this review is "non-cinematic AF" or not smooth AF. Obviously, that's like one of the most important features for a video camera today.
But here is the problem...you guys did all the AF tests with the aperture wide, wide open. Let me guess, it was at the widest aperture possible during the neutrally dark, gloomy and grey looking day with awful lighting and the subjects face is like a flesh color (a completely different tone; definitely not neutral).
So try shooting at like at least 2-3 stops lower on a day that is at least decently exposed (not grey at midday). But here is the ultimate tip: Try to not point the camera into your subjects' face at point-blank distance on the widest aperture and see if that makes a difference lol. I don't mean to sound rude/disrespectful, but cmon. You can do muuuuuch better IMO...for a highly anticipated, anticipated, innovative and next-gen camera that isn't even out yet.
With all that being said, I'm sure the proper lenses or a firmware upgrade will make AF in such conditions, (aperture, lighting, contrast, etc), much smoother. Fujifilm is one of the few companies that still truly listens to its customers. I'm saying all of this and I don't even own a Fujifilm lol.
Just my 2 cents.
best 2 camera channnels in youtube.. Thank you for letting Kasey review the Xt4.. i will still buy the xt4 but the walking wobly is a huge disapointment. i wish there was an option to decrease levels of stabilization a bit and let it jump a little to get a more natural look
Best XT4 review on TH-cam! And having KC on the review is icing on the cake! Well done GU!
This is over a year late, but just how do you prefer a flip-up screen as a videographer? There's a high chance that you will use the hot shoe on top for a microphone that will block the view of the screen...
And yes, I know you can use something like a Lavalier mic instead, but most "vlogger" kits these days come with a much more affordable dead cat style mic to put in the hot shoe.
Very good content & overview but is this camera a pre production version in regards to AF and IBIS?
13:32 Kasey is right. How smooth the AF transition works depends on the lens. I have done a test comparing the 18-55 and the XF 35mm f2. And what's weird is that the old kit lens focuses pretty smoothly in video versus the newer prime lens which is supposed to be using a stepper motor if I'm not mistaken. And changing the AF settings doesn't matter. So go figure. I'm inclined to believe that this is all software considering how old the 18-55 is. I sure hope they work on this and fix it with an update for the newer lenses.
Very informative initial impressions, Gerald. I enjoyed your collab with the perfect-camera-seeker. Looks like his search is far from over. 😄👍
ALSO. . . Change the aperture.
@@CoryFagin LOL seriously...
@@CoryFagin sorry, I don't get it!? Are you suggesting that changing the aperture should give a different result? Because it doesn't. And it shouldn't if we're expecting the AF to work right. Just like how it doesn't matter when I use my Canon or Sony cameras.
If it's not clear in my previous comment, the AF of the XF 35mm f2 in video is not smooth at all. It's too quick regardless of aperture. Similar to their findings in this video.
The 18-55 has a linear motor. Overall, it’s better for video af
Hi Gerald, great video. I have a question about the screen resolution. I do a lot of manual focusing and I want to know if there is a noticable difference between XT-4 screen and the ones from the previous generations like XH-1, XT-3?
"I was hoping to disappear, to disintegrate but it didn't happen." LOL :D
Best XT4 conclusion.
Excellent review as always Gerald. I love that you and Camera Conspiracy teamed up. I would really enjoy a podcast or live show talking about cameras. It would be a great weekly show.
Thnx for this review! But why not a single word on audio? How are the pre-amps? Do they sound better then the competition? Noise floor? Do they have limiters? I'm kinda surprised nobody talks about audio in their reviews. Any chance on a follow up regarding audio?
Gerald! I recently discovered your channel. I'm a fan of Kasey's channel but I just found your channel and your work is outstanding. I started on TH-cam with a hunting channel (here in FL we are dealing with a huge iguana problem) and little did I know that behind the video production I'll find another great hobby. Now I'm hooked with image quality, video content and well, you know, the normal stuff all TH-camrs deal with every new video. When I started I bought a Panasonic FZ2500 and a Sony RX100V I love image I get from my Sony but I haven't mastered my Panasonic yet, I think my color issues is human error because I've seen videos where the image is how I like, and I think I like a lot the type of colors Fuji delivers, that's why I was looking after the XT-4 but after watching all of this, I'm wondering if the GH5 with the latest firmware update is now the camera for me.
Thanks for the content and the time you are putting into creating these awesome videos. I think I have a new teacher, now... the undone!
Cheers!
I’m so happy that Kasey is getting collabs and getting to review a prerelease unit!!! MONKEY STRENGTH!!!!!!
Probably the best review I’ve seen! Well done ✌🏼
Fun fact, I never, besides youttuber, saw someone vlogging. I think youttuber do overrate the vlogging topic.
🤯 you do realize vlogging means video blogging right? And that to vlog you have to upload videos to a platform.... so yeah by definition almost everyone who vlogs is a youtuber because youtube is one of the few places people can host long videos for free. What dont you understand about that? 🤪
You are the first channel to mention the removal of the door for the ports. That really sucks. 😳
Awesome review. The focus issues should either be about settings or unfinished firmware, it seems weird to me that the xt-4 should behave worse than the x-t3 in transitions. The swapping of the removable door and removal of headphone jack is weird af to me, it is perfect on the x-t3 why change it? Ibis performance in video disappointing, hopefully its a firmware issue that will be fixed. I usually shoot video with gimbal and focus motor, so normally autofokus and ibis don't matter that much to me, but I am still very tempted by this camera. What fuji needs to do now is release a range of high end primes with a focus motor suitable for video, otherwise good af in the body is a bit of a waste for those of us mostly concerned with video.
Hey Gerald - Thanks for this video. Some advice. Or rather, a plea: Not all of us are Vloggers. We can all read spec sheets. Show us some images. Show us some dynamic range tests. Show us how the F-Log grades internally vs externally. How it handles ergonomically in the field. etc etc. This video feels a lot like a 'I need to get a review video out quickly' instead of something a little more thorough. PS: Those crop factors in each mode - GOLD to know. Thanks, Dan.
That was a great review! Made me feel better about having the X T3 and knowing that I really don't need too much of what the 4 has to offer. Except for IBS which obviously isn't that great.
Absolutely loved that you got together with camera conspiracies!
Also love how clear and precise you speak on camera. Very easy to listen to.
This is awesome! No annoying music in the background etc. That's really fantastic. Great work
Gosh you and Camera Conspiracy is so good....Love these collabs hahahah
Fantastic to see you guys team up. Loved both videos. Great combo.
I got to spend some time with the XT3 a few weeks back and while fine cameras just something about them makes me prefer my GH5 overall for my channel and the A6400 for stills.
Great video ! Cant see me upgrading from XT-3 for now.
I have a silly question. Under F-log/HLF recording menu, what is the icon that looks like a film strip? I know I should know this but don't. Normal film recordings?
This is one Camera that other manufacturers should take full notice on ...
From ergonomics & beautiful looks, fully articulating screen, easy still/movie switch, packed with Cinematic features,etc....
As Hughe Branson said quite correctly, " Boundary Busting, Headache inducing, & Jolt to rest of industry ",..
I wish this was a full frame camera then it would have taken the Crown ....well done FUJI 👌👌👌👏👏👏
Sorry guys, u need to spend more time with this camera, on default settings my X-T3 settings was like that too with the autofocus 'flashing' as you described it, you just need to manually adjust the settings and you will get a totally different result.
James Joe yes. The system definitely requires some finessing but once you do, it performs crazy well.
The pause after Casey’s disappear comment at 15:16 was hilarious 😂 😂😂
Gerald, nicely done - informative and fun. You make the perfect straight man to Casey’s comic relief.
Question. When you get a pre-production model do you find them to be raw or mostly in their final form? Just wondering if the production version will have more fluidity to both the autofocus and IBIS.
Thanks a lot! Usually they're 95% of the way finished. Just minor tweaking and slightly better cosmetic tolerances. Things are tighter, firmware a bit less buggy--that kind of thing.
You and Casey are hilarious together Gerald. Two of my absolute favorite TH-camrs.
Thanks again @Gerald Undone for another great review.
I know you Sayed it ones, but I just can't find it. Which HLG is the best (HLG 1,2 or 3)? And do you shoot in Rec709 or in BT2020?
Would be such a help.
Thanks and much greetings
Jonas
As a person new to photography, and enamored by this camera's this camera's looks, I appreciate the unbiased review.
Great review, thanks for sharing your thoughts! A question remains for me: what is the TIFF file exactly? Just an export of a flat raw, or does it include all of the jpeg processing like film simulation etc.? It would be awesome to get a tiff file that looks as awesome as the jpeg, but then have a lot more room to edit them without losing much quality. That would be very nice to have!
Great reviews. Thanks. I have question. If we were to use hdmi for live streaming and record via external device/pc and do jot record internally, will the 30min limitation apply? In that way, what being live stream will we see all the menu or button or can be hiden so we only see clear video?
Gerald, what about the eye focus?You have a sony a7iii, can you compare this one with the Sony?Thanks in advance =)
Is it possible to get a full comparison against the a6600 now that the x-t4's are shipping? Undecided between the two of them as to which is the best hybrid for photo and video. A6600 seems to have perfect focus, but the X-T4 seems to be designed with switching easily between photo and video quickly. What has annoyed me often is that the settings on the sony rx100 that I have need to be changed every time I switch into movie mode, and I don't always remember to get all of them if I want to capture a quick clip of something. I know the memory saved presets are available on the sony but I like that single switch on the Fuji to jump right into all the movie settings independent of photos.
I just loved what happened in 15:20 :) I don’t know why..
So would that lack of smooth focusing be fixed by using another brand of lens? Maybe an adapted one? Or is it in the software?
Hi. I've been catching up on so many of your videos. I have a x-t3 and a codec question and can't find the answer online. I get that for Long GOP it doesn't need as high of a bit rate than All-I but on the x-t3/x-t4 you can still shoot Long GOP at 400mbps so in my calculations, since this is more compressed, at the same bit rate as All-I, the Long GOP should the have the better quality / more information in the intra frames? Is this correct?
bro please collab a lot more with Kasey lol you guys know what youre talking about, no tech/brand bias whatsoever, and chemistry on point like college buddies lol keep it up. thanks a lot
I think a lot of people just don’t understand the vintage vibe, it’s not for everyone. I have a few conventional cameras but just ordered an XT-4 because of the vintage vibe, I have been using my Canon AE1 to get that fix for now but it’ll be nice to have a digital camera with a vintage feel but be able to sort of compete with my other cameras.
Gerald, do you use a teleprompter? You have such long takes where you speak so concisely. It's blowing my mind.
Miniac he does
The fact that the filming doesn’t have a 1000 cuts for a sentence is a breath of fresh air.
@@lukaspechar ja thats the advantage of a script. less processing power of the brain is needed , so no hms and ahs to cut out😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the helpful review! Would you recommend the XT4 or the Canon EOS R for simple talking head TH-cam videos. I am hoping to create a great cinematic look to the videos. Thanks!
Hi. Thanks for the review. Did you re-evaluate the video after the software update? Reports are that it is smoother.
So glad to see you and Kasey on each other's channels. You are easily two of my favourite TH-cam camera channels.
I know everyone already knows this, but Gerald man you really crush it explaining the important and "boring" tech stuff that's I need to know more about when using a new camera {or just one I'm less familiar with). Anyways, both informative and entertaining. 🤘
I've seen a ton of XT4 reviews and this is the best. Not a hatchet job and not just gushing praise. Good demonstrations giving me a realistic expectation of my coming XT4 :)
Hi im Gerald Undone and "I'm here to talk about a boot on a boat"
Theo J win
Y’all must be a Yanky
@@gobimble7817 I'm a Frenchy!
What about video codecs?
This thing can record 10bit 4:2:2 internally?
10bit 4:2:0 internally.. that's what I heard
Your reaction take at 15:19 to Kasey's analysis is the best part of this video. BTW I subbed thanks to you and CC.