FUJIFILM X-E4 Beginners Guide & My Settings (AF Switch Solution!)

[@calebldanner]

The tip for manual focus override is priceless. Thank you so much!

[@Kronovoir]

As a new owner of an X-E4 I can't thank you enough for this video. Super helpful and easy to follow.

[@collectionofsensations]

I love the ever changing A4 messages :D

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha. Finally someone noticed it😂👍

[@collectionofsensations]

@@SamuelStreetlife I love those kind of details :D. I started looking for other details changing in the room after that. I also noticed the poster before it fell. I thought it was planned for first, until i saw your reaction :D.

[@Farhan-jh9xo]

This video was super duper helpful! I just got my X-E4 a week ago and played with some 40 shots. The quality is amazing for this price point. The film simulation from Fuji is just beautiful.

[@AnoshterHaar]

Finally someone that understands the problem of not having a physical af mode switch. It is such a bummer. It will always be a compromise on this camera. Which makes it the actual only problem I have with the xe4. Now if the camera did have a switch but lack the other more known function buttons/dials like the xe4 lacks, that would be a compromise I would be able to adapt to and overcome. But now it both has a lack of buttons and makes you have to compromise other functionality and fn buttons to just switch focussing modes. Which juuuust makes me doubt the camera a little too much... Thx for the video and not just downplaying the importance of such physical button!

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Great review and tips! Minor point, I think “All” under your AF options doesn’t let the camera choose what’s best (that’s what “Wide” does); rather it allows you to cycle between all AF options via the command dial. It’s actually pretty handy once you get the hang of it. Great channel and images!

[@RadBadTad]

THANK YOU, I changed to All because of this and I love it!

[@antonisdavis2288]

"all" does not give you 425 focus points!(only 117)!Single point gives 425points!

[@itsok.2833]

@@antonisdavis2288 dont know why but my x-e4 still give me 425p option at "all" or it just show that but still at 117 ?

[@venzwhittmer]

Photography helps me put food in my family's table. I wish I could save enough to have this beautiful camera.

[@foxdavani4091]

I've been using Fuji for years. I don't know why youtube brought up your video since you're teaching beginners but I found your video a very refreshing reminder of things that I can adjust but don't usually think about. Such as I forgot the user menu even existed. I've been manual going through settings and it takes long but I'm gonna start using my user settings again. So wonderful video my friend. Wunderbar mein Freund

[@j.j.1267]

I like the inconspicuous change of the paper on the LEFT side :)

[@thatcreole9913]

Yup that and the cut where the Life Japan poster was fixed :)

[@edclevel402]

This might be the most underrated photography channel on YT. I don't understand why you don't have 500K subs! Your content quality is always fantastic - informative, inspiring, practical. And your delivery, demeanor, and narrative style are absolutely top-notch. Bravo!

[@edwardsmall3680]

The sheet in the back with the messages about subscribing had me giggling. A tiny detail that takes time and thought to prepare with a plan for the edit of the video. I appreciated it massively :D

[@Jason-pk7sd]

I just picked up an X-E4 and this video was so so helpful!! Thank you! Love your channel keep up the great work!!

[@VerenaArtinger]

Danke für das Video! Super hilfreich für einen Fuji-Beginner (der den AF-Switch noch nicht vermissen kann)

[@noisackda2564]

Just bought an X-E4. I nkow talk about late to the party but I just wanted to say this video has been a great help so think you :)

[@nickjessel7759]

Thank you for this video. As a Fuji newbie this has been very useful. Especially the swipe function personalisation. I will rewatch this a few times I think.

[@annalarge2437]

Fantastic video - thanks so much - I am a FujiNubi and did heaps of research, was concerned about the overminimalism cons but took the plunge and your guidance has really made me less concerned and overwhelmed about where to start with my settings when my new baby finally charges up! Thanks again.

[@timspencer289]

Thank you for a great video. I have just ordered an X-e4 after fumbling about with a Lumix GX9 and various lenses for a few months. I'm brand new to Fuji so not haunted by the absence of much loved features. This video is very helpful in terms of familiarising me before I have even received my X-e4. *subscribed*

[@timspencer289]

Update: I received my X-e4 today and Ihave crawled through this video numerous times setting my camera up exactly the same as yours as my starting point! It was so much easier than trying to use the manual. :)

[@loushared6602]

I have the same set up, the Lumix GX9, which I absolutely love. I’m so tempted with the X-E4 to complement my GR3, the primary reason being, I miss a viewfinder. I’m new to any Fuji as well. What are your thoughts so far?

[@timspencer289]

@@loushared6602 I feel sorry for my GX9 but I do much prefer the x-e4. It can pull focus faster when shooting people striding past at close range (if that's your thing) (It's my thing) Having the shutter speed on a mechanical dial, and an aperture ring on the lens (probably available on some Lumix lenses but not my three) makes control so much easier. Pictures are sharper. A lot more detail. I can crop into my xe-4 shots in a way I could not with the GX9. Black and white photographs look more like anologue shots than harsh digial files. Film emulators on the xe-4 are really good. I love my GX9, but it's no match. It shouldn't be though, at the grand old age it is, and at less than half the price. Xe-4 all the way for me. Haven't touched my GX9 since.

[@loushared6602]

@@timspencer289 Thank you for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate peoples views.

[@behradb8976]

Just bought xe4 and it's my first digital camera.... Suppper helpful

[@barrymayes6712]

Great video! I’ve been with Fuji for 10 years and can say this is one of the best pieces of advice on how to assign controls to buttons (I like the idea of screen swipe for some settings) and how to get quick focus. Focusing with Fuji remains an issue for me, constantly focusing on the background etc. If Fuji made the XE3 with a flippy screen this would be perfect for me. I dislike the swivel screen on XT4 because it alters the centre of gravity/axle and really slows down street photography. I love my XH1 but keep hitting the Q button by mistake. I love using Russian lenses and Lens Baby on my XH1 for IBIS. Great video. Thanks.

[@dummatube]

Great video - thanks! I also set the ISO to a ‘swipe up’ (where a dial should be) and I also set the three focus mode options to ‘swipe left’ as that where they would be on my X100 cameras. ‘Swipe right’ for white balance and ‘swipe down’ for film terms.

[@frankquezada5490]

Very good video Samuel, not only informative for beginners but also for those that already owned a Fuji. I'll probably buy me an X-E4 soon.

[@samvieten_official]

Best thing in this video are the details, and I mean it. The left side background poster keeps changing with messages to subscribe :D I love such things.

[@sonholee5769]

that half press the shutter release is fucking genius! Awesome workarounds. Learn the tool instead of complaining, complaining... I hope they will make an xe-5. I should be in the market for a new body then. Man... the end of your video... when will I feel safe walking the streets shoulder to shoulder snapping shots? 2022? The US is opening too soon and the case numbers are not going down. Hubris. Got to love it.

[@JayJJay185]

Tossing up between getting this and the x-s10. Thanks for a great run through. Love the changing poster in the background :-) !

[@cj.desilva]

Incredibly helpful review! Enjoying my XE4 more because of your video. Thank you!

[@reubenwallis8493]

i just got this camera for my birthday and have next to no experience with cameras this was very helpful so thankyou !!

[@gradurbandesign]

Regarding focusing: try to disable auto focus and use back focus button for auto focus only. This way you dont need to keep your shutter button half pressed.

[@RoelandCSchaart]

Thanks for another cool video. I wanted a black one... but then I saw an offer for 836 for body and 27mm WR... I bought it and need to wait 3 weeks to be delivered. I will us Samual's settings. Thanks for that!

[@IDontEverSleep]

Where was this deal

[@anorhakeem3]

Samuel is really going long term for his Dracula cosplay. Another great video. I enjoyed the mini storyline of the piece of paper on the left side of the video. A convincing way to get people to subscribe.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha. And the harsh light didnt make it better :D

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[@hudhudtv4155]

Very informative..I watch it till the end..even I don't have XE4 😭😭 Thanks Sam !!

[@PhardonMedia]

Great video, thanks a lot. First time I took my xe4 and do not know some essentials, you helped a lot.

[@leojonkers3181]

Yes, the silver X-E4 is the most beautiful camera I know. I own a black X-E1 and a X-t1. I like the E1 more then the T1. I am a little in love with the sliver X-E1 and perhaps one of these days...I can look again at your nice vlog!

[@venom2k2]

Moin in die Heimat! Danke für das geniale Video mit bester Unterhaltung. Super Humor und Details, wie zB die wechselnden Aufforderungen im Hintergrund. Zum Glück hat mir YT endlich deine Videos vorgeschlagen. Sofort aboniert und glotzen. Weiter so!

[@ingalevi1845]

Thank you so much for this video. I think, this one and the other about using Fuji x-e4 for video are those points where I finally made my mind and decided it's a totally right thing to prefer buying this camera instead of buying Sony a6400. The possibility to customise the camera this way in addition to a beautiful picture it gives (I don't like Sony's aesthetics at all) - I understood I will love fuji. Thank you!

[@HanyGhinaLaudza]

just got this camera and i was confused. never even touched a fuji in my life. 😭 so thank you for this helpful video!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Oh perfect! I'm glad it was helpful! :) Enjoy your new camera!

[@SivertAlmvik]

That focusing tips was great. I forgot you could use this technique after I switched from Canon DSLRs to the Fuji X-system and started using back-button focus exclusively. I used this technique all the time with my 5D MKII (focus on a subject and then reframe with shutterbutton half pressed, and keeping it half pressed until I was done).

[@akfisher66]

Can’t wait to receive my X-E4 next week and reference your setup!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

🙌 yeay

[@anthonymahieu8392]

Do you know that you can press and hold the "DISP/BACK" Button to quickly access to the FN button settings ? It's faster and more handy than go by thé menu.

[@ateliersarahanahoryvapaos]

Wonderful to have found your fun and informative "tutorials". Coming from an analogical background, your videos light my day. Also, congrats for the good work as phtographer and film-maker! Saudações!

[@HotzenplotzTV]

...man man man, du hast mich jetzt so angefixt mit dieser Kamera, ich habe das Ding jetzt bestellt. 🙈 Bin sehr gespannt was mich erwartet. 🙆🏼‍♂️ Wird hoffentlich in zwei Wochen geliefert 🚛💨💨💨 Beste Grüße aus Hamburg ⚓️ Jens 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@Cosmo-ms2hd]

Thanks! This is the best set-up guide I’ve found.

[@alex_hofmann]

Your videos are so inspiring and have a great vibe, I just ordered a X-E4. Thanks!

[@joetreadonme]

I never used burst mode or ever explained about speed between shots ever. I always found burst mode stats to be crazy but what I like least about X-e4 is the new navigation both physical and digital menu but a close second is his slow single jpg photos take . Some people on KZbin or reddit attacked me for commenting on this, saying it was user error and I'm an idiot for not knowing it was the jog post processing .. but after 4 Fuji cameras Indver even heard of that. I noticed that the only thing that causes the crazy delay I experience was the "Clarity" slider which when starting I had at +2 or -1. So weird that the clarity effect slowed that camera down so much but it cant make a noticable improvement to image quality.

[@zed351]

Clarity involves intensive processing of the image so it is obvious that it will take a second to process and save. Nothing "weird" about it and it does make a noticeable difference. It didn't happen on your other cameras because they didn't have that setting! *TURN OFF CLARITY* No idea what you mean about burst mode being crazy, when shooting manual focus lenses I sometimes use 8fps when shooting people with shallow Depth of Field to get at least one shot sharp. Sounds to me like you don't really understand the cameras that you use.

[@neumlephotodude]

Thanks for the video! Just ordered my X-E4 with the 23mm F2 - my first Fuji camera! So excited! Greetings to Hamburg!

[@kohteddie]

I am new to Fuji, and have just got my XE-4 plus a manual lens 3 days ago. Your sharing help me a lot! (although i will not follow some of your setting.) Keep it up. Just subscribed youe channel ~~

[@GrahamConnor]

Dude my camera was due to ship yesterday, now delayed until 11th! Can't wait for it though. Nice video.

[@fredbloggs545]

Yeah I had the same with Amazon UK. Fujifilm have stated that the 27mm is delayed until 11th, but not said anything about body only.

[@JKL0529]

still deciding between this and the x100v

[@skypekai]

Pretty much boils down to the WR argument for me.

[@fredbloggs545]

The obvious starting point is, do you want to change lenses or not!

[@JKL0529]

@@fredbloggs545 yes but the x100v just look so much cooler lol

[@JKL0529]

@@skypekai yea!

[@fredbloggs545]

@@JKL0529 Ha ha fair point! That's why I got the X-E3 in silver with a silver 27mm pancake. ;)

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

really good guide. probably the best I have ever seen for a Fujifilm camera. 👍

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Thanks man!!! Hope it will be helpful for new X-E4 users.

[@suepeasebanitt]

Super helpful vid for this first time owner!! Thank you!

[@richnewman]

Wow, I really appreciate this video and all the information. I've been looking hard at Fuji for a combination street photography/short film camera and this looks like the camera I want/need. Has all the functionality I love in the X100V for stills, but the addition of interchangeable lenses, and the core functionality I wanted for video from the XT-3/4. When I shoot short films I'm always on a tripod or gimbal and using manual focus, so I'm not really missing anything with the lack of IBIS. Can't wait to get this camera!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Awesome! Glad to know my video was helpful to you! The X-E4 is definitely capable! But one thing I haven't experienced till making this video is overheating. With the X-E4 you need to be a little careful when shooting 4K. The camera overheated for me once when I had the camera out in the sun on a tripod and filming for 1 hour straight. When recording shorter takes you shouldn't encounter that problem. So make sure to turn the camera off between takes if you plan to shoot in the sun or warm days!

[@richnewman]

@@SamuelStreetlife Good to know. Thanks. I typically shoot short takes so that will be fine. Thanks again.

[@jonmayes3262]

So the most controversial thing is the AF dial missing isn’t it- but actually this technique you explained in the video of overriding the auto focus is actually a faster technique than having to flip the AF dial on the front it seems. It requires less thinking in a way, as you don’t need to think about flipping a dial, the only thing you need to think about is the focus ring and whether you decide to use it to override- which you would do anyway! I mean to me this seems more intuitive, and much more simple. Am I right or maybe I’m missing something?

[@bobmay3936]

Brilliant. Thank you so much Samuel. I am a big fan of Panasonic bridge cameras and am finally learning to use them properly! But I am curious about the benefits of larger sensors and more portable cameras and have just bought an XE4, partly for sentimental reasons as most of my film photography was done with a Fujica ST605 SLR, bought in 1977! As per, bewildered by the FJ XE4 menu (having partly mastered Panasonic's), I found your video very useful, particularly the disabling of the touch screen!

[@lou.4554]

Just the video I needed right now, thank you!!!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Nice! 💪👍

[@johndoherty1336]

Excellent video very pragmatic and easy to follow

[@Denkhof01]

Tolles Video. Wieder was gelernt. Danke 🤝

[@paranoidfrandroid]

This was extremely useful and I love the minimalist screen you decided to go with. This is my first camera that i've bought myself and I'm excited to learn some new things and maybe try out making videos. I watched the video you made with your friend and saw the photos of the containers... OMG they were so fricken good.

[@gabrieledalessio6707]

Hey, which is the best between X-E4 and X-H1 considering just image quality and the quality of the EVF? i guess XS20 beat them all, right?

[@VincentTse]

still considering whether i should buy the 27mm kit set, and buy an extra XF 18-55 for it. it would be my first mirrorless camera, really like the form factor and price to performance ratio of this camera

[@fredbloggs545]

Get the kit and hold off on the 18-55 until you figure out what focal lengths and lighting conditions you end up shooting in. You might find that you need wider apertures than the 18-55 allows, so something like the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 or 56mm f/1.4 may be more suitable. Or maybe you end up shooting wide in low light and need the Fuji 18mm f2. Don't be afraid of pushing the ISO to 12,800 in low light though.

[@shinkunAvi]

This camera look so goood wanna keep it in my hands

[@AgustinBernardoOrozco]

Another way to access to the buttons setup menu is pressing and holding the back/display button

[@bartoszpajak2285]

Good review. And there are several “way arounds” the missing controls, but it’s annoying Fuji just skipped them. If the camera was 100€ more expensive to get that buttons and switches, most people would hand the cash over happily.

[@JeffWernerIthacaNY]

The S-AF/MF dual mode with peaking and keep-your-finger-half-pressed-on-the-shutter-button technique is how my Olympus camera works too. It feels awkward but works, and you can use manual focus but also don't have to push any buttons to suddenly auto-focus on something different. Hmm... thinking about switching away from micro four thirds to Fujifilm, but money money money.

[@martinphilipps8678]

you say that AF ALL means the camera choses for you the right mode. thats not correct, it only means that you can scroll through all AF modes (if you use the front dial for AF modes) instead of being stuck in for area for exanple, and changing only the size of the area. but i like your review. i think it is really helpful for beginners. thank you!

[@marksalt3742]

Hi Samuel. Great video. would you prefer the Fuji X100V or the fuji XE4? I'm a little torn. I have the XE3 and love it . I also own an Xpro 2. I currently don't have a 35mm equivalent lens and I owned a fuji x100f and stupidly got rid of it. is the new 27mm lens as good a performer as the X100? you make a great case for the Xe4 as a street and video camera.

[@francistheo7123]

Very useful information, cheers.

[@flottenheimer]

Thank you for the effort Samuel. Great stuff. Keep it up!

[@dummatube]

Incredibly informative and concise! Thank you SO much - I’ve shared it to my clients!

[@LuposVoice]

Thanks for this helpful Video! I will get mein X-E4 this week and your tips will help me very much to cusome it for me! 👍😉 Wolf

[@hhglasenapp]

Dude! Very nice video, and some great solutions to lack of buttons! Subscribed. Loved my X-E3, and look forward to get this new one.

[@GajanBalan]

Thanks for making such a great video. Now I don’t have to and can just point people here 😅👏🏾👏🏾

[@frvrmax]

Many thanks Samuel! A lot of helpful tips in this video!

[@robertyanal3818]

Very helpful vid. Observation. You have a thumb rest but use you thumb to press the shutter button.

[@gokhan9395]

Thanks Samuel love your channel

[@williamd9958]

I enjoyed your video of the overall guide with the settings that you personally use. I don't own any Fuji digital products except a Fuji medium format 645 film camera and it was my go to camera for traveling with it's fixed lens. Super sharp optics that always made pleasing images. So I've always been curious how they're digital stuff is like. Thanks for the video. I'll do more research to see what I end up with.

[@ritualresearchcentre4227]

Loved the video! When the poster felt down and your reaction „scheiße“ i knew you were German 😂

[@Guairenito]

Very nice tips, thank you for this video

[@natinio80]

Hi Samuel. I enjoy a lot your videos. I am wondering about buying this X-E4 + XF27mm because it's really light to carry on everyday and also could help me on the transition from the APSC reflex while it still works. What can you tell us about touchscreen protection? I'm afraid to scratch the tactile screen. The Fujifilm leather case only protects the body. It would be a reason for me to think on another camera. Thanks a lot!

[@fredbloggs545]

Buy a screen protector!

[@cambodianrefugee6305]

Nice vid sir. Strikes a good balance with enough to get you started but not so much to make me watch at 1.75 speed.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Nice! Glad to hear that👍🙏 :)

[@5to522]

Thanks for the video. I'm going to get the camera soon with the 50mm f2 to pair with my X100V. Is that the 50mm on the camera in the video? I wanted to see what the size would be like because the XE4 is a pretty small camera.

[@mishafrolovdesign]

Great review and settings ideas! Have you covered the AE-L? I think I missed it.

[@kiattipong]

Hi, thanks for a nice vid! Can I ask...when you overwrite the focus by half press...the lens making a weird sound? Like ggg ggg ggg 😅

[@twocupsstudio]

You have done a great favor with this video or else many were going away from this due to new styling and removing of some buttons.

[@joellevis404]

Great explanation. I want to ask you about lens. I have big heavy lens of Tamron 17-70 in my Fujifilm x-t 4 and its not comfortable to walk all day with this heavy staff. Could you recommend some lite lens like 10 - 12 or 14 mm for my camera?

[@LiamPhotoATL]

how do you keep the touch screen swipe gestures on? I set mind, turn camera off and next time I turn on it defaults back to touching screen takes a photo

[@denisforbrich7024]

nice solution with zooming in, however, when shooting street with manual lens, its worth nuttin.. i don't like that they take out buttons and switches which were good

[@kickedoutonthestreets]

Hmmm... I might buy it soon. Very comprehensive guide. Thanks! 1 Year later, do you still recommend it?? I already have a GR IIIx, but wants more lens options and better video capability.

[@timkrupar]

I haven't yet purchased an x-e4, so have only read in the manual online that the front command dial BUTTON dial can be used to cycle through 3 options - Front Command Dial 1/2/3. Is there one of these options, that after I select it, the front command dial will ONLY adjust ISO?

[@Uydanh91]

Man ich hoffe du kehrst bald wieder zu Fujifilm zurück und machst in Zukunft auch weiterhin Content Fuji bezogen!

[@alienware609]

Great video! Quick question. Which lenses are you using at 5:35 ? The small compact one

[@Barrrt]

Thanks for this. Great stuff. So nice when another photographer (who actually photographs) explains this stuff, versus just a gearhead. Damn this setup looks sexy, especially with that lenshood at the end. I'm probably not the only one who wonders which one that was. Was it the one by Squarehood? Take care, inspirational dude

[@Barrrt]

I see that it isn't the squarehood one so now I'm really curious. Is it the JJC?

[@floparkhurst3019]

Love your videos Samuel! always chilled with nice music and this one has been especially good at helping me understand how to use my xe4. can you tell me how you change the exposure time from anything between 2-30seconds. Without the front dial it's tricky! Thanks and all the best from Australia!

[@JoeMendez]

Great tutorial. Thanks

[@neglectedloves]

Very good and informative video! The only thing I can't get my X-E4 to work is the AF+M setting with focus peaking: I have set my AF to S, the AF+M is on and the MF assist is on high white. I can now lock AF, keep the shutter release half pressed and change manually the focus, but the focus peaking is NOT visible (in neither colour).... do I have to activate anything else 🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks

[@ArsenijeRadenovic]

There is no ae/af lock button? @19:06

[@natekong3596]

For ISO, you can just set the front dial to change both shutter speed and ISO. I set the top fn button to focus mode switch and AEL button to viewmode selection. I set joy stick to zoom in when I push in. By the way, do you find the way to stop eye sensor to auto rotate the screen when the screen is flipped up? Sometimes when I tilt the screen 90 degree to shoot at waist level, I accidentally block the sensor and it auto-rotates when I don't want it to.

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a solution for the auto flip of the LCD screen. I hope this can someday be changed through firmware updates.

[@JoseRamirez-cd7ge]

Thank you Samuel, Can I ask you which one has a better experience for street shooting the X-Pro 2 or XE4? Thank you for your kindly response. your answer can help me to take a better choice.

[@stattmorgen]

"....whenever I was happy with the compostion .... Schxxxe." Haha, lustig. Great video, thanks a lot! I need a smaller than my DSLR and have some really nice prime lenses. So I want to know more about manual Focus Mode. With a USB-C Cardreader and the Photo-App Snapseed you can also be very fast to share RAW-photos. In Snapseed can chose a smaller size. Greatings from Berlin!

[@SamuelStreetlife]

Haha freut mich das es unterhaltsam war :-D Snapseed ist auf jeden Fall eine sehr gute App zum Fotos bearbeiten! Grüße nach Berlin :-)

[@natehynson1081]

Hey Samuel, not sure if lightroom has been updated with raw support for the x-e4 yet, but you should be able to trick the software by changing the exif data to x-pro3 or another camera with the same sensor/processor combo!

[@fredbloggs545]

Or you could you Capture One which properly deals with RAF files.

[@ScrappyPoontachat]

Thanks for the video, I like the tape over the dioptre tip, does Fuji provide software to process Raw files, or do you have to buy your own.

[@PlayAndGlow]

thank you for that great video!!