X-E4 command dial

Erik Baumgartner wrote:

Early Morning Blackibird wrote:

jtr27 wrote:

Early Morning Blackibird wrote:

Erik Baumgartner wrote:

Early Morning Blackibird wrote:

I am happy they removed it and relocated the Q button ..... along with removing the focus switch on the front. Having a X-E3 they get accidently bumped frequently. No more issues there. If you are controlling aperture from the lens and shutter speed from the front dial the function button on top for iso along with customizing the 4 way swipe of the screen for what you prefer..... plus use of the joystick ....... How much more control would you really need ? In fact all of that without even dropping the camera from your eye . A press of the Q button will get you to whatever else maybe needed. I think they nailed it.

I use the MCS switch for instantly changing focus modes without a menu dive and without removing my eye from the finder. The front dial is ideal for real-time exposure compensation adjustment/ISO adjustment - again, without removing my eye from the finder. The rear dial is ideal for SS adjustment in “T” mode and Focus Assist/magnification adjustment - also without removing my eye from the finder. If folks only want minimal control over shooting parameters, that’s fine with me, but those folks can disable most of the options if they so choose. People who desire more control are screwed if all those physical controls are removed. Sucks if you ask me. It’s not like this is an all new model, it’s a crippled devolved version of a far more capable series of cameras.

If you are making that many bizarre changes to take a photo ........ you were not prepared for the shot or dialed for the situation to begin with. There will be many photographers who will use it with great results ..... that I am sure of.

Changes are bizarre, and people who make adjustments are bad photographers. So much ignorance, packed into a few short sentences!

The X-E4 is bringing some wingnuts out of the woodwork. That I am sure of.

Over and out!

Almost as ignorant as the bashing of it for the past 2 days. Its more than a capable camera for its purpose and what its intents are. With or without a dial.

The point is, it's a less capable camera than its predecessor which was a less capable camera than its predecessor - not an encouraging trend, it deserves a good bashing IMO. Maybe the next one can just have a touchscreen and a shutter button ...yay!

Lol what do you need a shutter button for, you can already use touch screen to take a shot 🤷🏽‍♂️

Imagine how thin & sleek it could be, like a smartphone, except you only have the camera capability of a smartphone & transferring images to your smartphone is going to be a pain

BTW one other thing I like the rear dial for is scrolling through the menus, much better than using the joystick imo.