I just bought the FUJIFILM X-E1 in 2024 - THIS is why!

I've always loved the Fujifilm X-E1 camera. The early X-Trans 1 sensor is simply beautiful and produces stunning images. I have just bought the Fujifilm X-E1 in 2024 and in the short video I unbox the camera and explain why I made the purchase #fujifilmcamera #fujifilmxe1 #fujifilm
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[@ChrisOrange]

I've just re-joined the world of FUJIFILM, and I've gone for the original sensor. Hope you enjoy this video. 😊

[@luxdalet]

You may move on from Fujifilm, but you really can't XD Welcome back to the group. I understand the reasons you had originally left it, and I agree, the tool shouldn't define us. But then, Fujifilm's equipment are just so fun to use, and the x-trans sensor is just amazing. And a few years ago, you did help me better learn how to use fujifilm, and if I remember correctly you had recommended the 16mm f/1.4

[@ChrisOrange]

Thanks - I guess Fujifilm gets into your system 😂 so it was inevitable that I’d work my way back again 😊

[@B9scrambler]

I love pairing mine with the Minolta Rokkor 45mm f2. Gives off very clean, punchy images. My go-to body for pairing with vintage, manual glass :)

[@violian5]

I bought my X-E1 two summers ago in 98% new condition for $224 from National Camera Exchange (a local camera store here). It was very cheap because the EVF has a defect in it where there's a noticeable black dot on the bottom of the EVF (when you look in the EVF, the black dot hides half of the aperture value).

[@carlosobando3211]

Love this, my X E1 is still one of my favorites with all the gear I own. Great video and fully aligned on everything said here. 🎉

[@helenbrown3583]

Blimey, this came up on my youtube suggestions and I was really surprised as I had gone out and bought a used XE1 and XT1 back when you did your original youtube videos on them.. i still have mine, but I have the silver XE1 and probably it wasn't as new looking as yours but I still love it. Nice to know there will be some new adventures with the fuji's to watch... thank you.

[@ChrisOrange]

Amazing - I’m in my 4th X-E camera now. Love these!

[@JavierVillalobos]

Awesome! XE-1 is my daily carry with the 7Artisan’s 35mm mk2- cheers!

[@ChrisOrange]

Very nice!

[@stayuntilforever]

Mine too.. XE1 + 7artisans 35mm1.2 mark2

[@KingFiercer_zip]

I have X-E1 and Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 - so compact and well-matched. What I really liked, you can walk with this combo all evening on the wrist strap with no problems, and you can switch from EVF to display any moment just by clicking 1 button. I feel that X-Trans I Provia has its own unique colors compared to XF10 sensor. I use BW very rarely, but I agree that it is very good.

[@ChrisOrange]

nice - I'm going to set it up as if it's a monochrome sensor for a few shoots and see what I can get out of it.

[@heshamabdulrahman2133]

This channel is back to life for me.. 🎉❤ Fujifilm ROCKS!! 😎👌🏼

[@lcvier]

Got myself a X-E1 with the kit lens back in October 2023 for the same reasons you got another one; shooting film-like black and white pictures. I'm earning my living with several Canon DSLRs, but the X-E1 is here just for fun. Bought a couple of prime lenses (16, 23 en 35mm) to experiment. If you happen to have some nice recipes for b/w shots, I'm in!

[@krystianbv87]

Mee tooo!

[@sebastianop.3052]

We can wait for your b&w photos on the E1. I bought an year ago a xt1, and yes the price is going up. Last week I just bought for my daughter a cheap a2, (not good as the E1 off course) and yes as the fujifilm feeling. She love it.

[@ChrisOrange]

Thanks - love the XT1. I’ve been looking at the x-A2 recently, and an X-A5 too. So many options!

[@heathen.and.the.hounds]

Welcome home chris!

[@noonenoones7689]

I've been watching your videos for a while and i really like your content and perspectiva of photography. Nice to see you've got a Fuji again. Would you make a video sharing some recipes for B&W in this particular sensor? Thank you!

[@ChrisOrange]

absolutely! I'm going to be setting this camera up as if it's a monochrome camera, so I'll be sharing my settings with you all. thanks!

[@krystianbv87]

Czekamy! :)

[@hermitmonk52]

I bought one a few weeks ago, haven’t had the 16mp sensor since I traded my x100T a couple of years ago. I thought I’d be using it with a 7 or Tt artisan or the odd vintage but surprisingly what I’m really happiest with is the Samyang 75 AF. Peaking isn’t very good on the X-E1 either which can make using the manuals a bit of a pain too which has made me appreciate how good the old sensor is with the AF lenses. Have fun! Steve

[@stephenneill1969]

Glad to see you keeping in touch with your Fuji side - I have an XT2, XE2 & an X10 - Just got an Sirui Sniper 23 1.2 AF lens which I am using on my XE2 - It is sooo sharp and has lovely bokeh - worth checking out 😀

[@ChrisOrange]

Nice! That’s a good set of gear you have! Cheers 👏

[@kennethhansen4000]

Hi Chris. You made a great video earlier about black and white photography on your X-E1. Remember that you came across the different "color" filters and which colors became darker and lighter in the black and white photos. I learned a lot from that. Thanks for that and good luck with your "new" camera. I'm still holding on to my old X-E1 myself. Greetings from Denmark.

[@ChrisOrange]

Hi there, thanks so much! Loving this little camera…

[@user-jc2os6sx3h]

Thanks for this video. As I mentioned previously I bought 2 X-T1’s based on your encouragement several months ago and still have them but I tried to push myself into using my X-E4 with Voigtlander because it seemed like a good setup, small camera with camera/lens communication but it just doesn’t feel that great in my hands. Based on this video you got me thinking maybe X-E1 is the answer and after checking the market I got out one of my X-T1’s again and there was the wonderful feeling I’ve been missing. I’m willing to give up the camera/lens communication. The X-T1 fits me perfectly and thanks to you I now understand I don’t need any of the technical advances beyond what I get with the X-T1.

[@ChrisOrange]

Nice! X-T1 is a super camera. I like it with the battery grip too, looks very retro!

[@muatao9943]

I agree. I managed to by a new graphite version of the XT1 at the end of 2017 for $650 when the XT2 had been out for a while. As much as I was impressed by it then, I appreciate it even more in 2024. I eventually got the XT2 on sale in 2019. I thoroughly enjoy them both. I've realized that I don't require the most up to date features for my uses. I am really intrigued with the 1st generation X Trans sensor but the prices are so high on the XE1, Pro1, etc. Oh well.. Enjoy your T1s!!

[@alanplatt888]

I bought one on your recommendation. I love mine. With a 7Artisan 18 mm f6.3, it is an amazing point and shoot street camera.

[@ChrisOrange]

fab, it's good to have one again!

[@joshhoe]

just bought myself a secondhand XE1 and absolutely loving it !

[@ChrisOrange]

Great to hear! Great little cameras 📷

[@koenraaddm2582]

Fujifilm is great for us analog guys to feel that passion again I think. Sold my xe1 and 2. Maybe someday I buy it again. But I kept my xpro1. Same sensor and even like provia just provia more and more. … I even bought a camp snap camera and really enjoy that too. … I had a leica digilux 2 once, ccd sensor. I love the ccd. Cheers.

[@below30mhz84]

I've had mine for a short while. It's the third X-E I've owned (3, 4, and 1), and for me, it's the best. I love the size, the sensor is excellent, and the Fuji philosophy from the beginning of the X system: all UI based on buttons and dials. The AF is terrible, and I always keep it in M mode and use back button focus. Paired with the Fuji 27mm pancake lens, it's the camera that always competes with my GR3 to see which one goes out for a walk.

[@jackthompson8377]

I still like my X10 because of the 28-112 zoom. Crisp images and it will focus down to less than an inch. Fugi should have kept this one, maybe boosted the MP to 24.

[@anidpatchettvintagecamerav7247]

Fab 👍I had a X-E2 loved it I miss Fuji just so expensive these days probably for good reason enjoy Chris 😁

[@DROIDBISHOP]

I just picked up the X-E1. Love it so far! I have the black and silver. Had it come from Japan in almost mint condition.

[@ChrisOrange]

Wow - must feel brand new!

[@shred3005]

I started with Fuji a few years ago when the X-E4 was released. Purely for the form factor and to try X-Trans sensor. Two years ago a got an excellent condition X-E1 on eBay for AU$250 (US$160) as nobody else bid on it. I now use it mainly set on B&W and just keep things simple with a Brighten Star 35mm f0.95 lens. The only issue is that focus with manual lenses is a bit tricky as focus peaking on the X-E1 is all but useless compared to the later models

[@stes5429]

Still using my x-e2s amd just bought the x-t20 😂 they are spectacular

[@ChrisOrange]

Nice!

[@yesteryearcameras]

Good choice! X-Trans 1 is great. I love my x-Pro1. Have fun! (again😉)

[@ryszardtarnowski8213]

Good to know, that not only us, Pentaxians, are so much crazy about how the camera looks and feels in hands ;-)

[@ChrisOrange]

haha! I love my Pentax too 😊

[@cerealkiller4248]

Released in 2012, remarkable it’s so relevant to so many photographers in 2024.

[@ChrisOrange]

True - just something so good about the early versions that still work today.

[@couchumina]

I have a x-m1 coming in the mail. There is a film recipe that I love in the older x-m1 and x20/30 that just doesn't work for me in other Fuji cameras

[@IDontKnow733]

Fuji's older cameras were always hidden gems. Its a shame their prices keep going up. I missed using a xe2 and pro2 after I moved over to Leica. I ended up re-buying a Xpro2 again because as much as I love my MP240, theres something about the XPro2 colours which Leica can't match up too.

[@ChrisOrange]

I agree - I’ve sold my Leica cameras now and the X-E1 more than makes up for it

[@michael_177]

Looking forward to buying my first ever digital camera, I've been shooting with film for the past couple years since getting into photography. The film prices are hurting me too much at the moment and need something I can rely on. I just CANNOT make my mind up between an xt1 with the trans II sensor and its colour rendering, or an X Trans III processor fuji camera with the 24mp and additional film simulations and quality of life features 🤔 Im tearing the last of my hair out here lol

[@gcyoutube-k4x]

does it have focus peaking for manual focusing?

[@cokeandtwirl]

Nobody talks about Fujifilm cameras quite like you Chris. Long may it continue.

[@ChrisOrange]

Ah thanks ☺️

[@timblass4811]

I was lucky to get an XE4 a year back in near mint condition. Love it. Combo it with the Fuji 27mm pancake or a nice Zeiss m42 mount. So much character.

[@ChrisOrange]

Any X-E and the 27mm pancake lens is a great combo!

[@petercordingley927]

I blame you and Mike Brown for my Fujifilm addiction, It was Mike who first highlighted the virtues of the X-T1 (which I have two) I then found your channel and have since added the X-T2, X-E1, 3 x X-M1, X-A5 converted to IR and the X-T4 plus multiple prime lenses. The X-M1 I confess was an investment opportunity as i purchased them cheap on MPB. They will now buy them back for twice I paid but decided to hold on for now. So glad you went for the X-E1 mine is a rare white and black model.

[@ChrisOrange]

Wow, you’ve got quite a collection!! I agree, hold on as they’re worth more now than a couple of years ago.

[@alanjedwards]

have the XE2 and 18mm F2 and 35mm F2. Still a fun little camera.

[@ChrisOrange]

Lovely - great set up!

[@williamfalls5681]

Looking forward to results from that combination Chris.

[@ChrisOrange]

thanks so much!

[@anthroknight]

New subscriber here, Chris, great video! Trying to get put of my Nikon D7000 system and thought I'd settled on the X-T20 (after choking on the price - €570!). Then I saw this video... just for fun I looked up the X-E1 on MPB. Still coughing a bit seeing €469. Recovering from a serious stroke and lightweight is essential and, like you, looking for B&W ideally without Lr-type post-editing. Would you still recommend the X-E1. based on this info? Looking forward to your coming videos.

[@ChrisOrange]

Hi there, so sorry about your stroke - hope you’re recovering well. Lightweight definitely a factor then. I love the X-E1 for its simplicity and I love that sensor for its more filmic looks on the images. So yes, I would certainly recommend it if you’re similar to me. If you were wanting more dials on top, then the X-T1 is also a good choice. Thanks! Chris

[@anthroknight]

@@ChrisOrange Thanks very much Chris. You know, I'm still breathing, able to chat with friends and family (and KZbinrs) walk with the dog a few times a week, so I'm happy enough! Now, if I could just photograph more... I'm going to have to think about this some more as all of those cameras seem so interesting and the price is so close (well until we jump to the X-T2/20 range). It would certainly be easier if we had something like camera shops nearby to touch/hold them (not easy given living in the otherwise lovely southwest of France which adds a different perspective to the notion of 'small' towns and rural). But you never know! Cheers!

[@sebastianop.3052]

Nowadays all camera brands are excellent but it is interesting how only some and among which there is Fujifilm who manage to maintain interest in some products released even more than 10 years ago and even if they are technologically outdated, even if they still excellent nowadays.

[@kevincooper8666]

Xe1 and xe2 were the best throughout cameras Fuji put on the market form factor size in hand feel full control a point and shoot interchangeable lens camera I wish for a modernised xe2 in the xe5 26mp latest software from xt5 it would be perfect till then I'll enjoy my xe2 and xpro1

[@vicpico1]

Hi. Welcome back to Fuji. Nice to hear you back.,from Leica . Could not relate myself to Leica. Very pricy lenses and photo equipment. Thank you.

[@ChrisOrange]

thanks! I do feel more excited about this little £300 camera than I did my Leica's...need to work out why 🤣

[@muatao9943]

Congrats on re-aquiring the XE1! If you don't mind, where did you find it and how much did you pay? Unfortunately these prices continue to creep upwards. Thanks😊

[@ChrisOrange]

Thanks! Got it from Park Cameras - £309 in mint condition

[@muatao9943]

@@ChrisOrange Thanks for the reply, I'll check it out. 😊

[@DavidMBanes]

I love my X-M1 and like, a fair bit, my X-E4. Trying out the Lumix S9 at the moment but it doesn't have the fun or flair the Fujifilms have.

[@johnlinney8685]

Hi Chris. I loved the X-E1 and it was a great camera especially for black and white. There’s just something about them. Much as I use my Panasonic S5 II for work shoots, I absolutely love my Nikon D750. It’s a phenomenal camera and could easily be used for my professional work. Have fun with it !

[@ChrisOrange]

cheers John! I do like having a spread of cameras at my disposal. A little bit like an artist who uses various brushes...seems to work for me.

[@johnlinney8685]

@@ChrisOrange absolutely. I have used my Panasonic for landscapes and street but the Nikon is a joy to use and produces really nice photos. I’m heading south in a couple of weeks so I’ll probably take the Nikon. Feels like a real workhorse

[@Las_cacas]

I had the xe3 but ended up selling it... i loved the size and images from it. But didnt like that i had to swipe the screen to change ISO and other settings. I dont like the xe4, im hoping the xe1 or xe2 would be a better fit. I agree the BW images from these cameras are phenomenal.

[@ChrisOrange]

With the earlier models there’s a lower expectation of the tech so you don’t get frustrated with it. I like using MF lenses with the X-E1 and it feels like an old film camera

[@photochop9657]

Chris Orange welcome back.

[@ChrisOrange]

Haha, thanks!

[@mwales2112]

My first Fujifilm camera was the original X100 and after owning many Fuji camera's over the years it still remains my favorite Fujifilm camera. I wish I never sold it as the people that have them for sale now days feel they are sitting on a gold mine and want to much. Now a Leica shooter..

[@ChrisOrange]

It’s amazing - I had that camera too and it was so cheap when I bought it. Now, they’ve doubled in value.

[@lm205]

I traded my XE1 last year because the XE1 selling market was so good, but till shooting an XT10 (xtrans2).

[@ChrisOrange]

Nice! X-t10 is a great camera!

[@RE3DT]

He’s back! Let’s hav it!

[@ChrisOrange]

Haha! 😀📷

[@tonymurphy9112]

Still one of my favorite cameras of all time

[@colinbluth5461]

i have the X-e1, but at this point, i want the X-m1

[@HectorHughMunro]

There's a lot wrong with them. The focussing was broken in today's terms. The image quality was good in a certain light range. If it was too bright, the colours would look like bad HDR. The form factor was great. If you had them set to bracketing, you would probably only get one or two brackets before they siezed up while it processed and flushed the buffer. The oldest Fuji I would go for would be the X-Pro2. The image quality is good, the colours don't look strange in hard light and the focussing is good enough. The colours were more slide like than film like. Later Fuji look more like colour negative film. I don't think the ergonomics of the X-Pro2 were bettered on any other fuji.

[@michaelcassidy6056]

Welcome back to fujifilm

[@ChrisOrange]

Thanks! ☺️

[@mtsu8858]

I am on the same boat: collect too many vintage fujifilm cameras -> sold some (or all in your case) because of feeling guilty or tiresome -> miss vintage fuji cameras -> bought more vintage fuji cameras

[@ChrisOrange]

Indeed - we’re on a similar journey! It’s fun!! 🤩

[@ClemsonJohnson]

X-E3 for me.

[@polmartin9947]

What did you pay for it as the Fujifilm lately seems to be high and Fuji are responsible for this by holding stock back

[@deepfocusinside4685]

I sold my X-E1 4 years ago for 190€ and now they are offered mostly around 350€. Just crazy.

[@ChrisOrange]

The X-E1 is not made anymore, so only available secondhand. I paid £300

[@RE3DT]

XE4 since it came out for me

[@ChrisOrange]

Nice!

[@robmay3570]

I really like my X-E1 and still have it great sensor. I would never sell any of my Fujifilm cameras X-T1 and X-T10, just back from Ireland and the results on my X-T10 are so filmic especially when printed.

[@ChrisOrange]

beautiful - it's so good to have a Fujifilm camera again. 👏🏻

[@johnpoulter]

Super little camera. I had two of them and sold them for around £130 each, back when nobody wanted them. Granted, not as good condition as yours. They're like gold dust now 😆. I think maybe people fall into either the rangefinder or dslr-style camps, I always preferred the latter. It's just ergonomics, they're easier to hold imo and my first camera was one, so that probably has something to do with it. Enjoy again!👍

[@ChrisOrange]

Thanks! I’ve had them all over the years and I think the X-T and X-E are my favourite styles for ease of use etc.

[@janbuse5835]

Anyone can take fantastic images on any camera! But it´s ok, go a head a buy something new, if that will make you feel better. 😎

[@Zainphotography]

Fujifilm = Happy YT Algorithm. Isn't it the factor?

[@p33994451]

Are there still people who like using the Fujifilm X-E1 paired with the 27mm F2.8 lens?!

[@zsoltaudio]

X-E2 with 27/2.8 (not the WR)! A wonderful pairing!

[@raymeedc]

It’ll be gone within a few months, like every other camera you rave about & sell soon after. How many times have you come & gone with Fujis, for example? You don’t seem to know what you want for long.

[@ThepPixel]

Hes never talked crap about any of the eco systems though. Whats wrong with being indecisive? Its his money, his life etc.

[@raymeedc]

Nothing wrong with that at all, just an observation.

[@ChrisOrange]

Thanks for the rather scathing comment. Not the most encouraging way to talk…😔

[@raymeedc]

Sorry you took it that way Chris, as I certainly didn’t mean it to be so, but there’s likely a reason you took offense, that being that you agree with me. How can you deny it, you change cameras you’re in love with more than I wear out a pair of socks. Again, certainly nothing wrong with it, just us humans being humans. I’m quite guilty of doing the same with certain things, including cameras. I actually like your tastes in cameras & your enthusiasms, so take my observation with a grain of the well humored salt it was meant to be, Buddy👌

[@ChrisOrange]

@raymeedc cheers! I change cameras a lot, I admit. But, I do it for a living and find myself reaching for different types of cameras for different shoots. I like having a variety at my fingertips…as each teaches me something new.

[@matusmisik_photography]

You sold all fujifilm cameras system and you buy again buy..

[@ChrisOrange]

Indeed…😀

[@matusmisik_photography]

@ChrisOrange well done, fujifilm is classic