Fujifilm X-M1 Review in 2021: the most value-for-money interchangeable lens Fuji camera.

[@MattJacobs]

Sorry for the gain on my mic being a little too high, will fix next time! Hope you enjoyed and took something away from this video nonetheless!

[@MortAllachie]

I bought mine last summer without a lens and battery, but I got it for $45. What a steal. Pared it with the 27mm. A great little setup.

[@davevayn]

Wow that IS CHEAP

[@MortAllachie]

@@davevayn Yes. Couldn't let that pass 😊

[@graemerife5159]

Just got this camera by accident. I was looking on marketplace for the Fuji 18-55 f/2.8 and someone was selling that lens with this camera attached to it! Thought I would sell the camera to rec-coop cost but I'm really enjoying using the X-M1!

[@viagensebabados]

I have this little camera and I love it. It's small yet powerful, its sensor puts out beautiful pictures. The raw files are better than the Jpegs which is crazy. I have an XT4 and 5 fuji lenses and the combination of the X-M1 and the 35mm f1.4 is perfect. I'm tempted to get the 27mm now. It's my favorite camera for street photography and travel. Use my xt4 more for portraits, product/food photography these days. Great review!

[@MattJacobs]

Love your input! I personally like either the 27 or 18 pancakes on the XM1 for size and balance. I use my XT3 for professional portraits/videos or anything that requires speed to absolute reliability. Got the 35 1.4 recently and LOVE it. Thanks for taking the time!

[@tihi_994]

I just got this camera and I love the size of it. I've tried a couple of recipes, but the output doesn't look so good like yours. I dug a little deeper and realized that the X-M1 has a unique oddity: it has a first generation X-Trans sensor, but a second generation image processor (EXR II processor). It seems like this camera compares to the X-Trans II with the JPGs. What's your experience? Did you have to tweak the recipes a little bit, or use the X-Trans II recipes? If so, can you share your settings for them? Thanks! 🙌😊

[@andrewmcphee8965]

Nice review, thanks! I have a gorgeous X100V but am thinking about getting one of these as a backup (and having interchangeable lenses is a bonus). One can't have too many cameras...I'm not addicted, I can give up anytime...maybe...

[@NelsonQuintansdaSilva]

I was looking for a small digital camera and got my xm1 thanks to your video... for now im loving it, really cool, small, and takes really good pics...you should make a video (if you can) about getting the most of the machine for those who are noobs around here...

[@MattJacobs]

That’s so awesome to hear! I ended up selling my XM1 to my step brother because he wanted to start trying photography but I’m sure I could borrow it back for a video. Thanks for watching!!

[@aabarcellos]

Have canon, Olympus and still have the Minolta ( first autofocus camera ) and Pentax from 20 years ago___this one is great …owned from new 2014

[@sclogse1]

I have it. It came with a CD of raw file conversion software. Odd stuff, and not that obvious when you want to just make a tiff. And the software oddly expires. Even if you have old system software like I do. (Mac OS 10.6.8) I'm sure now you can download later version from Fuji. Try neutralizing the sharpness highlights and shadows settings to do that later in post. Have fun. The macro setting isn't neccessary with non XC lenses.

[@utube321piotr]

Got mine 2 weeks ago, a minty condition in black for 100 euro. Love it so far and may be selling the XT-30. Great output reminds me of my Nikon D700 for finger licking colors straight out of camera. The resolution is very adequate.

[@MattJacobs]

Awesome man!!

[@johnchristo4046]

I have an X100F and I got an XM-1 for the interchangeable lens option, but I miss out all the bells and whistles on the X100F, especially the grain effect and classic chrome. Could you please share some of the best settings for better image quality?

[@JoeLopez]

Cool camera. I grabbed a X-E1 a few years back for the very purpose. While I do like the tilt screen and WiFi, I’m pretty happy with it!

[@keimmatteocamarda9263]

What is that Lens on It?😊

[@focustofocus]

I also have the XM-1, you make like to check this but the 27mm pancake lens is actually made of metal, I have heard other reviewers saying that it's made of plastic but I think it's incorrect.

[@MattJacobs]

The mount is made of metal and maybe the focus ring (?) but the body is high grade plastic, at least according to google

[@N9olan]

This is an awesome review!

[@MattJacobs]

Thank you!

[@maxwellwellmax878]

Just got one for $211!. I had an A2 and gave it away, but now I miss not having a camera on my car at all times, so I saw one for a great price and went for it.

[@MattJacobs]

That’s great man! Do you see a difference between the xtrans sensor in the xm1 and the bayer sensor your old xa2?

[@maxwellwellmax878]

@@MattJacobs I just purchased the Xm1 so its barely on its way to me lol but one thing i liked about the XA2 was how sharp the images were even with the kit lens. I hear the Xm1 is not as sharp but more film like so I'll let you know what i think.

[@mohdkhairishaari3601]

i have X-M1 too... black and silver version, pair with 16-50mm, use flip screen and pretend like using TLR camera (waist level finder)

[@MattJacobs]

Nice!

[@mohdkhairishaari3601]

@@MattJacobs thanks

[@oetproductions8101]

I got one that has some scratches on top and where it says Xm1 but only paid 160$! I always wanted a Sony Rx100 III but this fuji completely blows it out the water imo. Especially for what they go for. Cool video and thanks for making it!

[@TVzenrobot]

That's a steal. Where did you get yours from?

[@oetproductions8101]

@@TVzenrobot A church put up a listing where I live. They wanted 180 at first but I talked them down „what would Jesus do“ style. The lord gave me that discount son. Amen

[@user-hz6fw4xb8y]

where did you get your leather half case from?

[@theuglywriters]

i also love watching chris orange

[@MattJacobs]

He seems like the only other person on the planet as excited about fuji as me 😂

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

I do a lot of outdoor photography, and I currently use an X-T1 as my main shooter. With a small prime this is still a fairly compact camera but if I wanted to go smaller, I'd rather go for an X-E1 or maybe an X-E2 Why? well I can't tanke pictures in the bright sun without a view finder. How many times did I try to take a picture looking at the screen cause I could get my eye in the EVF just to see later that I didn't really nailed the focus because I wasn't properly seeing the image on the not-that-bright of a screen. And the X-E series ias just as cheap, I've seen X-E1s for about 100-120€ and X-E2s for about 230€ in France. And they have the shutter dial and exposure compensation dial and ect to me they're my prefered choice for a compact-ish camera setup If I wanted to go smaller, I'd probably go for a Fuji X-10 or X-20 that have smaller sensors, yes, but a wonderful fixed zoom lens that goes in front of it and a little optical viewfinder. The zoom lens is compact and allows you to do pretty much everything without feeling the need of an interchangeable lens, not the same approache as an X100 for example

[@MattJacobs]

Great insight! I agree with you, although I liked my XM1 I ended up selling it to my step brother who wanted to get into photography. My compact camera is now my X-T10 with the pancake which just feels better in the hand. I bought the XPro1 so I could still have the original X Trans sensor tho

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

@@MattJacobs I personally prefer the X Trans II that is in the X-T1 and X-T10 The X-E1 does have the original X-Trans as well, and if you want to be more cost efficient, it is much cheaper than the X-Pro 1 (this camera body have kind of a cult surrounding it)

[@filmneri]

I have 2 fujfilm, one X-E3 (xtrans 3) and recently I bought lenses and a X-M1 body came with these lenses for free. I don't know if is because I shoot mainly on film (135 and 120) but I realize that 9 out 10 times I take with me the X-M1 instead of X-E3. The straight jpegs out of this camera its amazing. Now I'm planned to sell the X-E3 because I didn't use anymore 😂.

[@MattJacobs]

How much you sellin it for?

[@Mohika881]

Great review! Thanks.

[@nate_thenotso_great]

Chris Orange is why I got mine, too 😂

[@ajthealchemist]

Dude this camera is sick! I picked one up for the price of 2 rolls of Portra 400😂 and I'm so pleased with the results!

[@daddiodave1107]

Because of all the hype on this camera it is $450 to $500 USD now!

[@stone7578]

Exactly .. thats crazy!!

[@parranoic]

Imma get a bunch of them to make infrared cameras, cant wait :3

[@ryoichiwatanabe648]

It's brilliant cuz it's basically a classic xe1 with patched auto focus!! Future classic for sure!! :D

[@bellebrowne]

should i buy this in 2024 for $450? 😭 it seems like the most affordable FujiFilm besides the x-a3 and it would be my first camera ever

[@sclogse1]

By the way, the body is magnesium, not plastic.

[@v4led]

I got a Porst Color analog lens for that babe. Works perfekt. 50mm f1.9 for 40 bucks is awesome

[@tamasd8]

Can you add more film simulations to the M1 or use others from newer cameras?

[@MattJacobs]

No

[@feralgrandad4429]

Ha,I brought one after watching Chris's video on the XM1

[@nad.asyikin4486]

I have X-S10 with Tamron 18-300mm attached for every event I attended.. i will wait for the XM5 😊❤ Need another small Fuji in my collection.

[@MattJacobs]

Don’t think there’s an XM5 coming anytime soon considering there hasn’t even been an XM2

[@nad.asyikin4486]

@@MattJacobs I've read on Fujirumors, said that XM5 will be launched in the second half of 2024. Now that it's already July, I'm still hopeful

[@davevayn]

FANTASTIC review exactly what I needed, especially the details about the sensor thanks man ❤ I downgrade from XT30II to this one now due to size and maybe I will fall in love with X trans 1 - Recommend Voigtländer 27 f2 with this, who even needs auto focus and a X100VI when you can manually focus paint with light and still use burst mode and focus to infinity for street?

[@robinlennon4752]

What were the reasons you decided to sell this less than 2 weeks after buying it, that's a quick u-turn ?

[@MattJacobs]

Had it for much longer than that. Months before the video and it took a few weeks to make the video. Bought it for the XTrans1 sensor. Liked that it was compact. Had the XT10 which is compact as well and nicer to hold and ended up getting an XPro1 with the same sensor and much nicer build. Mentioned this was good for someone getting into the Fuji system while I had 3 or 4 Fuji cameras at the time of selling. Sold it to my step brother who was just getting into photography. Doesn’t change the fact that this camera takes amazing images and is great for a beginner

[@robinlennon4752]

@@MattJacobs Thanks for the reply. I've got more Fuji cameras than I care to mention but have the option to pick this one up for just over $100 which I see as a bit of a no brainer. I'm purely stills so the minor upgrades and features on the latest generation are probably wasted on me, I personally see great value for money on the "older" models. I have the tilting screen on the X70 but I like the idea of the X-M1 with any of the smaller ILC Fuji lenses.

[@MattJacobs]

I’m 100% there with you older Fuji bodies are the way to go for purely stills

[@amorbukid5899]

I got an offer for this camera and it comes with 35mm XC lens for $350 USD. Is it worth it? It'll be my first camera to learn photography.

[@MattJacobs]

I think that would be a great way to start off for not too much money. I say go for it my friend!

[@heklik]

Cant it adapt to efs lens ?

[@MattJacobs]

I’m sure there’s a cheap adapter on Amazon, might not support autofocus tho

[@orea.photography]

I need more XM1 content. ahahahahaha

[@marcusmichel84]

And a x e2 is this a Option...?

[@MattJacobs]

Yeah it’s one generation newer sensor and better build quality. I’ve owned one, would recommend over the xm1 overall for the slight cost increase

[@theoleskau8822]

What Lens is this again you showed? I didnt Unterstand

[@MattJacobs]

27mm f/2.8

[@v4led]

Big downie: It sadly don´t have a real live preview....

[@goldenhourkodak]

Fuji still makes film by the way

[@MattJacobs]

Yeah I know but I prefer the digital process

[@goldenhourkodak]

@@MattJacobs I am mainly a film shooter but am looking at getting this for a secondary digital to use with my film lenses

[@-ls3n97]

240$ is a bit of expensive, it's enough to buy a XE1

[@MattJacobs]

Yeah maybe should have done more shopping around but I was happy with it!

[@-ls3n97]

@@MattJacobs But xm1 is smaller than xe, that's great😁

[@marcp.1752]

Please don't push prices. The X-A1 goes for usually 50-80 EUR, the M1 for 80-100 EUR, and the E1 for 120-170 EUR, depending on the condition and shutter count. I bought the X-E1 after release. Own the E1, E2, M1 and T1.

[@MattJacobs]

What do you mean “push prices”? I just said what I paid for it. And I’m talking about USD

[@marcp.1752]

@@MattJacobs I just mean - 240 $ for a 2013 old M1 is way over the top. Look my prices, these are the usual prices into germany. For 240$ one could get a X-T10, and sometimes a X-T1. No offense.

[@MattJacobs]

I get what you’re saying. Those were the general prices at the time when I bought the camera, and prices constantly fluctuate. I’m retrospect I definitely paid too much, but if mentioning that in the video sparks conversations like this in the comments for other people to learn from, I say it’s a good thing.

[@BryanMiraflor]

idk what you're talkin about "pushing prices" - the X-M1 is on the market right now for USD $248 to $328 + Tax

[@marcp.1752]

@@BryanMiraflor crazy & insane! It's a way old camera from 2013, inferior to the X-E1, which goes usually for 120-160 EUR. Better build. not plasticky, plus EVF, plus more Film Simulations. Anyway, i couldn't care less. I own the A1, M1, E1, E2, X100 & T1. I am settled with Fujifilm gear.

[@HansWahlgren_Stureby]

I have the X-M1, and I have an ear disease. Thought it would be interesting to hear your thoughts about the camera, but all I hear is the disturbing meaningless background music. Pitty.

[@MattJacobs]

Hey man, sorry you couldn’t hear it well. This is one of my first camera reviews I ever filmed, and the audio on my vocals wasn’t great in the first place. Plus I agree that the background music is too loud. I have since stopped putting music anywhere other than the intro, and good news! Although I sold the XM1 in this video, I have since bought another black version and will likely make a new video with improved audio that you can hopefully get something from! Thanks for the feedback.

[@thinkognito344]

how is the video?

[@MattJacobs]

No good. Get Xtrans III or newer for video.

[@thinkognito344]

@@MattJacobs does it have a video recording time limit?

[@MattJacobs]

Yes and it’s not good quality. Avoid it for video.

[@thinkognito344]

@@MattJacobs the xtrans have limit?

[@MattJacobs]

Early Xtrans cameras, especially 1 and 2 aren’t good for video. Newer is just fine. Pretty sure even the Xtrans 3 and 4 have 30 min record limit not sure if Xtrans 5 does