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Anyone moved from the X100V to the X-E4?

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sshapiro Senior Member • Posts: 1,018
Re: Anyone moved from the X100V to the X-E4?
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I have an X100V and an X-E4. Both cameras are useful, but I shoot with the X100V most of the time. I keep the X100V, along with a WCL and TCL, in an Ona Bowry that I take with me everywhere. I prefer using a single focal length instead of zoom lenses, so I switch between 19mm (WCL), 23mm, and 33mm (TCL) as needed.

For what I do, there are four main benefits of the X100V:

1. I can bring the X100V into live performances because it is a fixed lens camera. Some of the venues I go to prohibit interchangeable lens cameras, so my choices are a smartphone or the X100V (along with the teleconverters). I have shot several concerts with my X100V kit, and have been very pleased with the image quality. Some of the bands, as well as the venues, have used my photos for advertising purposes.

2. Since the X100V uses teleconverters, I don't have to worry about getting the sensor dirty when changing to a different fixed focal length. Sometimes I shoot in very windy weather and there is a lot of dust or sand in the air.

3. I live in an area where weather resistance is helpful. While I don't think the weather resistance of the X100V is as good as what is available on other Fujifilm cameras, it has worked fine for me in moderate rainy/windy weather.

4. I like making use of the minimum focus distance (MFD) with the X100V. It is a handy feature, and although the MFD changes when you add a teleconverter, the MFD stays very short. I have used the MFD for some creative shooting, and I would not want to lose that feature.

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