X-E4, this might be love

KCampbell wrote:

I'd been debating for some time whether

I debated whether to upgrade from a XE3 to the XE4 - glad I did. I got the XE4/27 Mk II kit.

1. I love the size. It's exactly what I was hoping for - very comparable to the X100 when fitted with the 27mm f/2.8 WR
2. Mechanical shutter a little louder than expected, but a satisfying click nonetheless
3. Nice and responsive, through menus, powering on, reviewing shots. I only ever shoot RAW on my X-T3, and so hadn't realized how much of a delay is introduced by in-body clarity on JPGs, and so I'll probably rethink that for the custom settings I create for JPG only shooting.
4. I read here and in a few reviews about the benefit of using the Q menu to create custom setting "collections" associated with type of shooting. This is absolutely fundamental to the mindset needed for the X-E4. The minimalist controls don't matter when you think in terms of type of shot, and then collect all the settings associated with that type of shooting for instant selection through Q and a custom scene. It's reminiscent of the "scene modes" available on some of the program-auto cameras of years gone by, except we have complete control over every setting associated with a scene we create
5. I like the handgrip, which adds more weight than it does bulk. I haven't decided if it will live on the body all the time or not.
6. I don't know yet how I feel about the thumbrest - it's very nicely executed but I don't know that I'd need it with the hand grip.

I got a leather half case and not a thumb rest. Works well as the case provides just a little extra grip. I wrote up my initial impressions of the XE4, which all depends on setting it up to suit one's shooting style, here:

XE4 - I was wrong: Fujifilm X System / SLR Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

I have set up the Q button (it mirrors the settings I have on my XT4), but do not use it much, so for me it is not fundamental. Since the post above in mid Summer, I have been greatly impressed with the little, svelte XE4.

Kevin

Enjoy it.