Fujifilm X-T4 Video Autofocus Tested: Can You Trust it? Settings Nightmare, Inconsistency and Which XF Lenses Are Best for It

UPDATE: I have just been contacted by FR-readers, and I have been told that the latest firmware 1.02 for Fujifilm X-T4 improved autofocus during video with older lenses. Philip’s video was recorded before that. Would be fantastic if Philip could repeat the test to verify that.

Philip Bloom wonders, can you trust the Fujifilm X-T4 autofocus for video?

In my opinion, Philip did a great job, and this video is very helpful to figure out which lenses are best for video autofocus tracking and especially which settings are best for which lens.

Before the usual video summary, for those of you, who have no time to watch it right now, I’d like to highlight a few things from the video:

  • inconsistency: Some lenses work very well and reliably (such as the XF16-55mmF2.8), other were a complete nightmare (for example XF56mmF1.2)
  • settings nightmare (AF speed + Tracking sensitivity): some settings work great on a certain lens, but use the same settings on another lens, and you get totally different results. You must hence fine tune the settings differently for each lens
  • older lenses: older lenses are clearly not designed for video autofocus. Newer lenses work better
  • pulsing & jumping: that’s an issue that occurs with many XF lenses. On some lenses you can mitigate it a lot by changing settings
  • Confusing Settings: with AF-Speed, the higher you set the number, the faster the AF speed (logical). With tracking sensitivity, the higher the number, the slower it is (not logical).
  • Eye AF: can lose eye easily, especially if you wear glasses
  • Internal vs External recording: Record externally, and you have terrible results. Better record internally for best video autofocus
  • Overall: X-T4 is a fantastic camera (in fact his favorite camera close after the GFX100) and has all the power it needs for great video AF, but it’s the lenses that are holding it back for video AF.

I feel like lots of this is something that Fujifilm could improve via firmware update, even with older lenses, and I am confident Fujifilm will.

I personally used the XF18-55mm a lot for my teaching-vlogging, and it worked well on my X-T4. And in fact the 18-55 is one of the lenses that performed best in Philip’s tests.

Down below you’ll find the summary and the video, so you can see which lens worked best and which settings he recommends.

Philip Bloom did well to highlight all this, and of course here on FujiRumors we report about it, as I believe this is valuable feedback for Fujifilm.

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Fujifilm USA Explains How You Can Become a Fujifilm Ambassador in 3 Steps and Announces X Photographers Program Changes

Fujifilm USA has just announced a change in their Fujifilm X Photographers program and they included a guide on how to become an official Fujifilm X Photographer.

You can read all the details below. In short:

  • Step 1: become a Fujifilm Collaborator
  • Step 2: become a Fujifilm Creator
  • Step 3: become a Fujifilm X Photographer

Fujifilm will launch a special “creator website” in August 2020, where you can learn more and start your journey to become a Fujifilm X photographer. From 2020 to 2024, you’ll have the opportunity to become a Fujifilm Collaborator first, and then a Fujifilm Creator.

Then, in 2024, Fujifilm Creators can apply to become a Fujifilm X photographer and Fujifilm will select some of them.

Also, the Fujifilm X photographers program will get a 4 years cycle, giving greater opportunities for new talents to have their turn.

But there is more!

Fujifilm will already select 10 new Fujifilm X photographers within October 2020 among the initial group of FUJIFILM Creators.

More details below.

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New Fujifilm EU Deals: Save Big on Fujinon XF10-24mm, X-Pro3, X-T3, X-E3 and More

Fujifilm Europe has launched new cashback/instant rebate deals.

Down below you can see the list of deals as listed at the official Fujifilm Germany website.

Basically the same deals apply to other countries, such as UK, Italy, Netherlands and more, although there might be some slight differences. For example, in Italy the X-Pro3 deals are not listed as available, yet. For the details in your country, check out fujifilm-connect promotions page here.

NOTE: You must buy from authorized Fujifilm dealers to claim your cashback, such as AmazonUK, AmazonDE, AmazonIT, WexUK, ParkcamerasUK, CalumetDE, PCHstore

IMPORTANT NOTE: AmazonUK, AmazonDE and AmazonIT are included in the official Fujifilm dealers list. However “only purchases directly from Amazon (with an Amazon invoice) are eligible for this promotion. Purchases from Amazon Marketplace are not eligible and will be rejected, unless the Marketplace Seller is also a Fujifilm Qualifying (Authorised) Retailer.”

Deals in Germany (and other EU Countires)

Cashback/Instant rebate

  • X-T3 – save €200
  • X-T3 + XF16-80mmF4 – save €200
  • X-T3 + XF18-55mm – save €200
  • X-T3 + XF18-55mm + XF55-200mm – save €200
  • X-E3 body or with XF18-55 – save €200
  • X-Pro3
  • XF10-24mmF4 – save €300
  • XF14mmF2.8 – save €100
  • XF16mmF1.4 – save €100
  • XF18-135mm – save €100
  • X-Pro3 body (black/dura black/dura silver) + one XF lens listed below* – save 10%
    *XF14mmF2.8 / XF16mmF1.4 / XF16mmF2.8 / XF16mmF2.8 / XF18mmF2 / XF23mmF1.4 / XF23mmF2 / XF23mmF2 / XF27mmF2.8 / XF27mmF2.8 / XF35mmF1.4 / XF35mmF2 / XF35mmF2 / XF50mmF2 / XF50mmF2 / XF56mmF1.2 / XF56mmF1.2 APD / XF60mmF2.4 / XF80mmF2.8 / XF90mmF2 / XF200mmF2 + XF1.4X TC F2 Kit / XF8-16mmF2.8 / XF10-24mmF4 / XF16-55mmF2.8 / XF16-80mmF4 / XF18-55mmF2.8-4 / XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 / XF50-140mmF2.8 / XF50-140mmF2.8 + XF1.4X TC Kit / XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 / XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 / XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 + XF1.4X TC Kit

Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 vs GF23mmF4 vs GF45mmF2.8 Specs and Size Comparison

Fujinon GF30mm f/3.5

With the latest specs and price leak about the upcoming Fujinon GF 30mm f/3.5, I thought it could make sense to compare the lens with its immediate “focal length neighbors“, meaning the Fujinon GF23mm f/4 and the Fujinon GF 45mm f/2.8.

So I added both lenses to the BHphoto specs comparison tool and added the leaked specs for the GF30mm f/3.5 to it.

Down below you can see the specs comparison as well as a size comparison I made a while back here, based on technical sketches delivered by Fujifilm.

The lens will be announced soon.

Don’t worry, FujiRumors will be ready to live blog right at announcement. Trust me. ;)

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GF23 / GF 30 / GF45
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Fujinon GF30mm F3.5 Coming Soon for $1,699 – First Specs Leaked

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The Fujinon GF 30mm f/3.5 will be announced soon.

Nokishita leaked the first specs:

  • 13 elements in 10 groups (including 2 aspherical lenses and 2 ED lenses)
  • minimum shooting distance 32 cm
  • maximum shooting magnification 0.15 times
  • filter diameter will be 58 mm
  • size φ 84 x 99.4 mm
  • 510 g
  • North American price is $1699.95

If you are interested, you can see a size comparison here between the GF30mm f/3.5 with the GF23mm f/4 and the GF45mm f/3.5, based on the technical sketched delivered by Fujifilm in the past.

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Fuji Guys Introduce X-A7/X-T200 Webcam Feature and FujiRumors Explains the Difference with Fujifilm X Webcam Software

While probably many of you were sleeping, Fujifilm made two things happen:

Now the Fuji Guys have released a follow up video to the new X-T200 and X-A7 webcam feature, that you can see down below.

Here is what they say about the new X-A7/X-T200 webcam feature (not to mistake with Fujifilm X webcam software).

  • supports a universal USB video format, meaning it’s a true plug-and-play
  • change only one setting in camera to make it work (Connection Settings → USB mode → USB webcam)
  • connect camera and it automatically gets detected by your computer
  • works for Windows or Mac
  • you can’t use film simulation or other video parameters
  • no control over autofocus, it is automatically set to continuous with face and eye detection enabled
  • works also with OBS
  • no power provided to camera while connected to computer
  • fully charged battery gives you 2 hours of usage
  • best use a battery coupler
  • AF assist lamp on the front of the camera will turn on when battery power is low
  • no audio when camera is connected to computer. Best pick up a high quality microphone
  • max. 720p @ 30p

Down below you can read what is different by using Fujifilm X Webcam compared to the X-A7/X-T200 solution described above.

  • You must install the Fujifilm X webcam software in order to use your X/GFX camera as a webcam
  • more settings to change in camera: set drive dial to “S”, in connection settings set USB-AUTO, set Pre-AF ON for focus, recommended setting is Single AF
  • you can enable face/eye detection if you want (but also keep it disabled)
  • you can select film simulation
  • video quality: XGA (1024 x 768)
  • does not support OBS (but we reported about a workaround)

So, Fujifilm X Webcam gives you still more control, but given how reliable Fuji’s eye autofocus has become (and I talk from experience, as I used it a lot for my video-online lessons), I would feel totally confident to go full auto.

However, having a webcam that outputs ETERNA and higher qualiy video is great.

So, between the two, I’d still go with Fujifilm X webcam, and make the few extra setting changes in camera.

But hey, let me know what you guys prefer by voting the survey down below:

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Fujifilm X Webcam for Mac Coming Mid July plus Topaz Deal

Recently Fujifilm launched the new Fujifilm X webcam software to allow you to run some Fujifilm cameras as a webcam.

The software is available only for Windows, but as Fuji Guy Billy said in his X-T200 and X-A7 firmware video here, that the Fujifilm X webcam will be available for Mac in mid July, too. Fujifilm has also issued a press release you can read below.

TOPAZ DEAL

Speaking of software: until July 7 Topaz is offering a huge rebate on the full Topaz Utility Bundle.

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Fujifilm X-T200 and X-A7 Firmware Updates Allows to Use them As Webcam without Fujifilm X Webcam

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T200 and Fujifilm X-A7.

BONUS: Fujifilm also says Fujifilm X Webcam for Mac will be available in mid-July. Read the press release here.

Fujifilm X-T200 ver 1.10 – download here

Regarding the details of No.1, download the “X-T200 New Features Guide” from our website.

  1. Setting for the function that the camera can be used as a web camera (*1) is added when it is connected to a PC via a USB cable.
    Set to “USB WEBCAM” in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING>USB MODE (*2) and then connect a USB cable to the camera. When your PC recognizes the camera, “FUJIFILM X-T200” will appear.
    *1: The web camera feature is supported under Windows 10 (x64), macOS 10.14 (Mojave), and macOS 10.15 (Catalina).
    *2: The current “USB IMAGE TRANSFER SETTING” in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING has been changed to “USB MODE”. With this change, select the “USB CARD READER” when you transfer images from a camera to a PC or a smartphone via a USB cable.
  2. Fix of minor bug.

Fujifilm X-A7 ver 1.30 – download here

Regarding the details of No.1, download the “ X-A7 New Features Guide” from our website.

  1. Setting for the function that the camera can be used as a web camera (*1) is added when it is connected to a PC via a USB cable.
    Set to “USB WEBCAM” in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING>USB MODE (*2) and then connect a USB cable to the camera. When your PC recognizes the camera, “FUJIFILM X-T200” will appear.
    *1: The web camera feature is supported under Windows 10 (x64), macOS 10.14 (Mojave), and macOS 10.15 (Catalina).
    *2：The current “USB IMAGE TRANSFER SETTING” in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING has been changed to “USB MODE”. With this change, select the “USB CARD READER” when you transfer images from a camera to a PC or a smartphone via a USB cable.
  2. Fix of minor bug.

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Let’s Fly High: About Montaigne, Nietzsche, Travel Photography with Fujifilm and Why Travelling is the Best School for Our Soul

According to a chart published somewhere, you get 0.05% sharper images using lens x vs lens y

No, wait… that’s not that kind of post… today we fly high… and we fly far… we are going to meet the wonderful diversity on this world.

And who could introduce us better to post like this, than big tech vloggers Michel de Montaigne, my most loved author ever, who once said:

Travel is in my opinion a very profitable exercise; the soul is there continually employed in observing new and unknown things, and I do not know a better school wherein to model life than by incessantly exposing to it the diversity of so many other lives, fancies, and usances, and by making it relish a perpetual variety of forms of human nature. The body is, therein, neither idle nor overwrought; and that moderate agitation puts it in breath.

In the spirit of Montaigne’s quote above, I share a Fujifilm X travel images roundup that hopefully inspires you to go out, meet, embrace the wonderful diversity there is on this planet.

You want more of Montaigne? Then what about this one:

It is an absolute perfection and virtually divine to know how to enjoy our being rightfully. We seek other conditions because we do not understand the use of our own, and go outside of ourselves because we do not know what it is like inside. Yet there is no use our mounting on stilts, for on stilts we must still walk on our own legs. And even on the highest throne in the world we are still sitting only on our own ass.

If you are interested, you can read the complete (and massive) essays of Michel de Montaigne.

But since it’s a really fat book (that I have read all), maybe you better start with the wonderful Michel de Montaigne biography by Sarah Backwell, “How to Live: Or A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer“.

You might fall in love with Michel’s work, just as Friedrich Nietzsche did, since he said:

That such a man wrote has truly augmented the joy of living on this Earth.

And now, travel images… of course all taken with Fujifilm cameras.

I would like to send a big hug to those, who have come that far in reading the text. If there is a group of “rumor-readers” that can appreciate such articles, then it’s definitely Fujifilm X/GFX shooters. Thanks for the time you dedicated to this blog post.

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