The X-T4 was my first Fujifilm camera. I was leaning towards the X-H line at the time, but it was one generation behind, and I wanted to have the latest & greatest in tech. I was never a huge fan of the dial concept on modern cameras, but thought that it wouldn’t really matter as the buttons & wheels are pretty configurable, and I don’t have any issues looking like a hipster. But then I realized that the back wheel is flimsy and doesn’t feel great to operate (some folks attribute it to the wheel being clickable, but the wheel on my Leica M11 is also clickable and not flimsy at all). My initial plans didn’t work out in practice when shooting outside.
A couple of years later and the X-T4 is my least used MILC. It’s not that I regret the purchase, and it’s not a bad camera at all. I really like the feeling & photos I get out from it, but it’s still my least favorite one. These days it’s permanently glued to the 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR, which is a great lens, but way too big for APS-C. I can just take out my Canon R5 in these situations as the size is similar (another topic for another time).
Then I got the X-Pro3 (which is technically speaking a generation behind), and I couldn’t be happier. I use it with the slow Fujicrons which obviously have their flaws and are quite expensive for what they are, but they are such a great fit for this camera.
Fujifilm is the only company that delivers such quality at that size plus weather-resistance, and a really solid feel. The X-Pro3 clicked instantly for me, and it’s one of my most beloved bodies these days.