Fujifilm Camera Video Guide for Beginners

[@GregCoonrod]

These are really great tips for someone who is primarily interested in still photography but wants to dabble in video.

[@paulasimson4939]

Boy, what a great how-to video. I'm starting to feel more comfortable about taking video with my XT4. A huge YES to more content on making videos!

[@ryan_cowan]

I'm definitely here for the Fuji video videos. Keep them coming and thank you!

[@stefinauer]

I was completely lost with how to set up my new Fujifilm XT30 and this video was incredibly helpful, just the right amount of information without being overwhelming. Thank you!!

[@Scout-nj7xj]

Greetings from the Scottish Borders. Very recently bought myself a new Xt3 with the 16-80mm lens. Learning about the camera and more from your great videos. Thank you.

[@wipeoutking]

You are the Yoda of the Fujifilm world. VERY helpful.

[@NotGreyNomads]

That was absolutely perfect! Just crossing into video, and mirrorless, now have the X-S10 and I couldn't ask for a more perfect tutorial. Big thanks Chris

[@PT_English]

I've started walking like a duck since I picked up the guitar in the 1850s Very good video thanks.

[@carlosc.639]

I would give this video a million likes if I could! Awesome explanation!

[@brentmiller3250]

Thanks for the recommended setting, this will get me out on the street so I can start shooting!

[@oasis.and.glacier]

Thank you so much for making these videos, you taught me literally everything I know about filming on my fuji and helped me decide to get the XT4. I still have a lot to learn but you have made it so much easier than trying to figure it out myself :) -Della

[@OuiInFrance]

Hi, just want to say your channel has been really helpful for someone who is new to Fuji. Your videos are always super informative and well produced. I appreciate everything you do for us ;-)

[@thecolorofdye]

Thank you so much for this video! Super informative.

[@soulless51]

Love your videos. You take all the guesswork out of running this camera. Thank you so much!

[@csasevilla]

Great tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@michael_177]

Oh my god a polaroid camera! Chris you're awesome lol. I've got about 20 of them! and JUST bought my first digital camera, a fuji!

[@marcelodecoghlan2620]

Love all your videos! El número 1! Saludos desde Buenos Aires!

[@piotrsawinski9066]

As usual, condensed content and to the point!

[@andriejusradcenko2895]

BTW I use wb lock button to keep my wb constant. Thanks, love your vids! Cheers 😉

[@carlosdias1940]

Very helpful indeed Chris! There's a 'requirement' where video is making part of the story to tell. Cheers

[@valerianahle2391]

Hi Chris! Thank you so much for your great videos, I've learned so much thanks to you! I really appreciate what you do!

[@drshawnie]

Pretty intense tutorial Chris. thank you so much! and hope to give it try while it is fresh in my head.

[@richardedwards7780]

Great video Chris. I have to start doing more video for my real estate business but only ever being a stills shooter I'm finding it tough.. This is really helpful..!! Thanks!!

[@saiyan_princestudios9790]

Thanks as I’ve almost given up on video with fujifilm. Granted I’m still using a xt2 and xh1. And lens selection varies greatly. It is much easier to film other people than yourself. Especially with that terrible autofocus

[@lennarthalvarsson399]

Thanks! This was just perfect for me. Look forward to test on my X-T4. Would appr. more videos like this!

[@ksnmurthy4476]

Excellent tutorial as useful. 👍

[@stefanhansen5882]

Thanks a million for another great video. I shot only photos on my XT-4, but want to do video. This gave me all I needed to get started. :)

[@neilfraseruk]

Great information, look forward to the up-coming tutorials on how to make videos.

[@poyntz55]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing - it was a button I dare not even looked at

[@markroberts1324]

Superb video Chris. Thanks for the help with this as I am not a videographer but want to take some video with my XT -4 so you nailed it. 👍

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

Your channel is incredible. Thank you for creating these evergreen videos that are monumentally helpful!

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing, your videoes are always helpfull and entertaining.

[@natiatsuleiskiri6063]

Thank you, sooo helpful

[@jakobschneeberger3965]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks a lot, Chris. I look forward to more videos about filming with Fuji cameras. I own the X-T3.

[@verenaruh]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for the video!

[@daxter13]

Very nice video! Thank you so much 😉👍

[@Teddy-ne3gd]

As always: excellent Video. Thank you.

[@CelticMisfit]

Thank you! This is very informative.

[@juancarlosguzman2827]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing! I am about to start my KZbin channel and I have a Xt3 😀

[@giannisouzounis7296]

Great video as always...we need the HNR for "movie mode" video...HNR is tricky at movie mode...

[@elsapearl2976]

This was super helpful thanks! I have a question re white balance. Totally get your point of having a uniform white balance across your videos but what if you're moving locations throughout the day and shooting from day to night? Should you adjust the white balance whenever you move/ the light changes? Or does that make it more difficult to edit in post? Thanks so much for your help, your channel is great.

[@the-additional-f-stop]

Hi, not new to your channel but paying more visits here! I SO appreciate this video, the effort you clearly put into making high quality videos and the way you instruct. Will visit more often!

[@the-additional-f-stop]

Pal2Tech - I sent you a Super Thanks but when I went to edit my comment it removed the Thanks, so hopefully you got it.

[@pal2tech]

I'm sorry if I may have missed it. I get so many comments on YT that often a bunch of them just get lost. Faster to reach me on Instagram messages: @pal2tech. Cheers and thank you so much! 👍

[@rayanmattar8821]

Helpful entertaining & fun Thank you ❤️

[@outwithsara70]

Hey Chris, are you OK? I appreciate you more and more. I hope you're feel well. Ciao Rosaria

[@HandsomeNature]

I have a question: I record lengthy nature scenes (birds, squirrels etc) and need a camera that will record continuously for several hours. I currently use the Sony A6400 which will record for 10 hours straight on a 256GB Card and on A/C power. I would prefer to use my Fujifilm XT2 with unlimited A/C power via the battery grip, as it’s got much better quality but the video time limits make it impractical to press record every 30 minutes. I’ve heard that the XT5 has no video recording time limits (until battery exhausts or memory card fills up) but has no power grip to plug in a/c power. Can the xt5 connect to A/C power, enabling several continuous hours of recording footage? If not, can you recommend a camera (preferably from the fujifilm family) that can? Thank you.

[@tonyelsom]

Thanks, Chris. This has been very helpful as I have recently acquired a dji mimi2 drone and have started doing 4k drone video, and I wish to integrate it with videos shot from xt4. I also wonder as a suggestion for future vlogs you may consider some drone instructional videos. Well done, mate, and thanks again for your awesome vlogs.

[@nasibibnshah]

Yes, this is it

[@liagomezcoach]

This is the best video On Fuji. So detailed and pertinent. I am so grateful for your trainings. May I ask if you recommend me changing to Fuji s-10e. I film coaching videos in studio or at home. Sometimes outdoors buy without vlogging. My concern regards the autofocus mainly.

[@constantcrum]

My camera doesn't have the IS mode listed in the menu

[@twn2rbo]

One thing about Fuji cameras or at least mine, is the audio hisses with Rode or DJI wireless mics, you have to turn the camera gain down to -16.5 for it to start to go away. Come on Fuji

[@aliburdenblake]

Really helpful! Thank you x

[@torinsall]

Great info, as usual...wish I'd had this for our pre-covid Italy tour...grin. I used a Panasonic ZS1000-ii bridge camera(was new with 4k) with the excellent Azden SMX-30 stereo/mono microphone and for a novice video user this worked well. BUT...one thing I wish I could change...either use a variable ND filter OR the slightly older ZS2500 with several built-in ND (change with buttons on the lens barrel). Why? Because quickly going between bright Italy sun to dark ancient buildings with a moving tour does not allow time to change screw-on filters, so you miss stuff. That was a newbie mistake. 😏 But check out that microphone; it did amazingly well in very challenging conditions.

[@dan.allen.digital]

I have really struggled trying to learn video as a long-time stills shooter. This is so helpful. Can't wait to get my XT3 setup. Keep the videos coming on how to film with Fuji cameras

[@ryan_singh]

Use log on the XT3 I recently used it for a project and it looked beautiful.

[@notanotherutubeuser]

i wanted to ask please, i am looking at the xt4 with a wide lens like the 10-24 f4 ois wr for capturing video with the camera mounted in car behind the windshield, facing forward capturing the imagery while driving, i'm concerned about the stabilisation aspect, while i dont expect it to be perfect i want some look and feel to the footage i still want useable footage, do u think a setup like this could work, thanks :):)

[@SGIphotography]

I just LOVE how you demonstrate what you are talking about

[@MihaiNeacsu]

I quite often use Auto White Balance Lock, assigned to a back button. Good round up of tips for beginners in this video! Thanks.

[@electriccatvisualarts2397]

Yes - me as well. Very useful. Thanks for posting this.

[@michaeltiefenbeck]

thank you!

[@rosu1981]

Thanks for making this video ... great informations 😀

[@pal2tech]

My pleasure 😊

[@rogerefird8523]

H.265.....MOV......the bane of my last few days finding the HEVC codec is missing from windows. My Fuji files just wouldn't 'mysteriously' load! This needs a good fat video on how to produce a file that you can actually edit without resorting to bloated MP4 files from camera. I relay on your thorough work....do me another! THANK YOU for all your good stuff.

[@rogerefird8523]

Sorted myself...After frusting attempts to file convert...it all boiled down to my computer's graphics processor. My suggestion is to avoid H.265 if your GP is mediocre as mine is, the Intel iRISxe.

[@thamisecerqueiradafb]

Hi! Thank you for the great video. I usually outsource my edits, but since I got my XT3, none of the editors I work with are able to use the files on their computers. Initially I thought it could be because of the 4K, but I have a decent machine and even then I have problems sometimes. I also thought that it could be premiere's fault, I imagine it may have something to do with h265. What would be the most compatible format to convert the files before editing? It's really slowing down my workflow. Thanks

[@ArthurGenre]

I discovered your channel a few days ago after receiving my XT-4 (first mirrorless camera that I own, I worked with Canon at work and did most of my own projects with my phone) Thank you so much for your content, and for making complicated things so easy to understand. I have watched so many of your videos and learned tremendously, you have made my experience with Fujifilm amazing. I subscribed and can't wait to learn even more with your next videos!

[@josephchan7942]

Hi Chris, thank you for this video. It's super helpful! I have been a still photograher for years (started from film days like you). The world of vdieo photography is so much different and more complicated. I always wonder how to set my camera's video setting properly. E.g. frame rate, sampling rate....etc. Your video is so educational! I even saved it to my playlist to make sure I can watch it over and over again. You are such a good teacher! Thank you very much!!

[@clausstahl5166]

3 things fuji has to fix...better AF for video, c1, c2, c3 for framerate and shutterspeed (shutter angle), 120fps in 4k. I hope for X-H2.

[@Deleurme]

Merci, c'est une vidéo très utile. J'espère que vous en ferez d'autres prochainement. (Sorry it's in french, but google translate is there ).

[@saurabhavhad8122]

Thank you 😍

[@pal2tech]

Welcome!

[@matthewparriott]

Great video as always! What gimbal(s) do you like/use?

[@Braapncamp]

Great video as always Pal! I always learn something or alot. Gretings from Sweden/ Mattias

[@tombishop7545]

Thanks!

[@pal2tech]

Hey Tom, I’m so sorry for the delay in seeing this… I get so behind lately in managing my YT account and am trying to get help. But seriously, thank you so much for your kind donation!! This means a lot to me and really helps out the channel!!! You ROCK!!! Thanks again and all the best to you!!!

[@patrickdelahanty6700]

I love your videos. Do you have any older ones that feature the XT2 and video settings?

[@ଶାନ୍ତନୁ]

Your videos are so helpful as I am a fujifilm user from last 4 years (xt3 and xt4).

[@garyheald4704]

I have been using the Fujifilm camera right from when the x-Pro1 came out but mostly for still photography. Just recently I have been getting into video and now have an X-T4 (upgraded from X-T2) along with a dji pocket 2. I have a whole host of Fuji zoom and prime lenses inc the 18 - 55mm that you recommended. This has to be the best quality 'kit lens' out there and me calling it a kit lens is probably an insult. I have generally used Lee filters for my stills photography but can see the advantages of getting variable ND for videos. Getting a variable ND for all of the filter ring sizes would get expensive. The most frequent sizes in my lenses are 62mm and 58mm. I was wondering about getting a 62mm and then fitting a 58mm step ring (and similar for other sizes). I would welcome your thought on this. Also you views on what ND range (2 - 32 or wider) and things like magnetic mounting (eg K&F)

[@wfp9378]

Using an X-T2 since before its release(!?!) and never seen a reason to upgrade...until I saw this one on video. Quite a few of these settings are not even in the X-T2 :-) So any tips on getting started with editing?

[@susantakumarghosh8630]

Sir. Very informative. Sir, xf 16 -80 f4 is appropriate for videography? Kindly reply me.

[@brankomitrovic5377]

Hello, I use that one for videography and it works great for me. I think 18-55 is most popular, but I love this one as well. Depends what kind of videography you do. If you don't need it at the moment, there are some rumours that Sigma will release some new X mount lenses for Fuji, so maybe you can wait few more months.

[@shahid28285]

How do we move the focus area using joystick without going to greeen screen where we select focus area, in MANUAL mode in XT4?

[@lifecrunch]

Hi, very useful tutorial! I have one question if you don’t mind: I have a Fuji xt20 with a standard 16-50 lens that came in a box with the camera. It doesn’t have an optical stabilization or any other buttons, just two control rings for zoom and the focus. My primary objective is the talking head video recording for KZbin. Question: do I need to upgrade the lens and if yes - to which one? Thank you.

[@djloomy]

Fantástico "As Always" ;)

[@jewelwing]

T4 MOVIE SETTINGS - THANK YOU!! (am I the only one who flashes back to 'The thrill of victory! ..The agony of defeat!' voice over from 1980 tv, when you bobble the camera in the opener? O GOD DON'T DROP THE CAMERA lololol) THANK you for commenting on video; as an audio professional (& decades of still camera experience) I'm an audio obsessive and know the difference it makes (even if the audience doesn't understand why they hate a video with crap sound).

[@lordsalami1335]

Thank u pal2tech

[@EppieGoytiaOlivares]

Thanks for the video Chris, very interesting, I have the problem that I cannot change the film simulation or several other settings, such as the color and the tone curve, they are disabled, could someone help me? It's an xt4

[@midiman25]

@pal2tech Is the Xt4 still a good camera to purchase in 2022 for general photo and video work? Or should I look to go for X-H2?

[@najibroashan5526]

I am really disappointed, because it was very fast... sorry to say: was there a gun man behind you and push you as quickly?... If I was you, instead of 20 minutes, I will did it in 30 minutes, but kept my subscribers...

[@DigiDriftZone]

Fuji: Go through a million steps, manual for everything, ideally including focus and white balance or it will hunt, flicker and do all kinds of unexpected things - Sony: Press auto to get 99% of the same result - disclaimer: I have Fuji :D

[@method341]

What lens do you recommend for talking head videos like this one? I am not sure if 24mm is enough

[@phmusik9131]

hey Chris, thanks alot for your grate videos, cheers from germanny ... hey whats about the 16-80 for video???

[@SahabuddinTanrkulu]

Hi, thanks for great videos for beginners like me. I just want to ask you about the viltrox 23 mm f 1.4 lens in the video and portrait stills, what do you think about the performance?

[@courtneyddp]

Thank you so much Chris. I’m an amateur camera-user and coming from Canon, I find my Fujifilm very intimidating. Thank you for explaining Fujifilm-usage so well and making me more comfortable to use my camera

[@morganwalton6947]

Hi, what variable ND filter would you recommend on a budget mate? Cheers

[@thecolorofdye]

Why do you double the frame rate when adjusting for shutter speed?

[@benvanmassenhove]

I need a bigger switch button to control the AF-C / M switch at the front. It's so small! Someone has ideas? (X-T4)

[@TimaDheere]

Does this tutorial include fujifilm x-s1 camera?

[@ruaripiroue4700]

Just got my very first Fujifilm camera, an X-T30 II with a XF 18-55 OIS lens on about 10 days ago. So inevitably, this Chanel was a golden treasure ! Now I have a feeling that my OIS feature doesn’t work.. the camera understands when it’s on or off, but my footages are exactly the same no matter what. I also noticed a sort of whirring humming sound coming from the lens.. is that sound normal ? Should I see a clear difference with and without the IOS ? I’m wondering if I should simply return the lens, or keep trying to solve it by myself. Thanks y’all !

[@FullTimeRookiee]

Gosh I love this channel. some times when i want reviews on a camera, I visit Pal2Tech and search the camera name, if I dont see what I searched on your channel i get so bummed. Your reviews are just perfect.

[@milesonwheels8127]

What camera are you using in your studio.. the focus is on point. I’ve heard that xt4 have focus issues I was trying to upgrade my xt2 for to a camera I can use in a studio (video production)

[@sugriv3405]

All I am waiting is for xh2 review with some useful tech tips by you sir... U r so real good in it😍😍😍

[@jaimeroberts]

Thanks for this video. I've been using the XT-4 now for a while and although I love it for still photography, the video really sucks. When I video behind the camera it is fine, but when I video myself in front of the the camera it always loses focus. The way to fix this would of course would be to manual focus, but I really want the XT-4 to just work like a Canon or Sony. I had one video where I talked to the camera in the field for half an hour, only to learn when I got home and looked at the footage that instead of focusing on my eyes (since I had eye detection on) it focused the entire time on something in the background with the greatest contrast. Never once focusing on my face! When talking to the camera it always hunts for my face when I blink or turn away. The auto focus on this camera is so frustrating that as soon as I have enough money, I'll probably buy a Sony. What are your thoughts on auto focus? Does Fujifilm suck as bad as I think, or is it just me? My last camera was a Canon, and I never had problems with AF. Second point. I saw you took the Casey Niestat Monthly course. Are you thinking about doing vlogs now? You probably will have a lot more fun doing vlogs than just tech reviews.

[@professionalpotato4764]

For vlogging, I would pick a Sony full frame (A7iv maybe). Not the APS-C ones because those old 2014 sensors are really really really bad. Canon is fine, but RF glass is expensive. Unless you have a 5 figure monthly salary, don't bother. I didn't even bother giving Fuji a chance and only shoot manual focus. Haven't vlogged yet. Especially after watching Philip Bloom's extensive test video. For now, I would say... hold off a little. Wait till May and see what Fuji brings to the table with the X-H2. The stacked sensor version of the X-H2 should have better autofocus, if not you can safely jump ship.

[@daleheath766]

Question for you I need an Adapter for auto miranda 50mm f1.4 it doesn't have a screw Mount but it does have a Banette Mount, I was wondering if you could give me some information where to get an adapter for my tx30

[@armeniocavaco]

HI PAL. DID YOU KNOW THAT WHEN YOU UPLOAD PHOTOS TO GOOGLE PHOTOS its adds LOCATION to them exact location because you had the phone in your pocket. NOT camera sync... :-O

[@MatttheButcher]

sheesh this is about as good as it gets for a dummy like me!!! thank you so much!

[@stevekingswell9143]

A second issue which I don't know if this is an issue, is that shooting at a shutter speed of 1/50th (in order to be double the 25p UK) and using the 25p gave me an output (according to Capcut) of 30 frames per second. The video runs & looks perfect in Capcut and as a .mov Quicktime video. But, I thought we were aiming for 25 fps with all the (UK) settings we have chosen? Thx

[@grzegorzporowinski]

Maybe it will be a little bit stupid question, but please clarify one thing for me, because I'm completly new to video filming. I'm talking about high quality video "movie style" output. You picked up 24fps and you choosed 1/30 and than you changed it to 1/48. It would be a big mistake if you would choose 1/60? Choosing 1/48 is just about longer time to save some light without changing iso and aperture, or it have impact to the frames in final video? All best :)