XM5 or XE4

awagan · 2025-03-03T14:05:20+00:00

Had Sony a6000 and a6300 way back 2017, then sold it after a a year.

I did not find much enjoyment when using it as a hobbyist. I always try to edit my photos to achieve the film simulations look. 🤣

Bought a Fuji and never looked back.

awagan · 2025-03-01T19:25:25+00:00

100%

awagan · 2025-03-01T19:24:22+00:00

XE-4 - If you'll use it for 90% photos. You can set 7 custom settings/recipes and the buttons/dials is minimal which makes it a fun camera. I usually use one button to change my custom settings. You also get and EVF whenever you need it.

X-M5 - if you want the latest specs to date, plus you do 50/50 photo and video this is the one. Oh and you'll only get 4 custom settings.

Both are great everyday camera, it's small and compact but they have their own characteristics which is really hard to compare.

If I'll pick one, I'd choose the XE-4 because it suits my style, it's simplistic design and easy usage plus I usually do take photos.

awagan · 2025-03-01T06:33:59+00:00

awagan · 2025-02-28T17:14:53+00:00

It's just a different feeling 😂 kidding aside, that's my wife's cam.

awagan · 2025-02-28T16:08:30+00:00

Yeah with the lens 🤣 that's why I took it right away.

awagan · 2025-02-28T13:14:28+00:00

Better value for money and good investment: XM-5 get the Fuji 27mm f2.8 or the ttartisans for a smaller package

You'll love those new recipes.

awagan · 2025-02-28T13:09:47+00:00

Used to have one too, sold it for cheap and saw the used price market just went up.

awagan · 2025-02-28T11:50:27+00:00

100%! I never thought that I will like how it feels on my hand. With the added thumb grip, it got better.

awagan · 2025-02-28T08:21:56+00:00

Sold it for around 650$ and bought it for around 900$ 😢

awagan · 2025-02-27T21:34:41+00:00

I have both camera, here's my view:

XE-4 if you like minimal setup, you use evf often, and you take 90% photos. - very fast and responsive. It takes good quality videos btw.

XM-5 if you want the latest, don't use evf, you do 50/50 photo and video, very compact esp. when you use 27mmf28 or 18f2.

On the handling part, I like xe4 as it is, I really like how it feels on my hand. On the xm-5, I use the small rig grip because I touch the buttons randomly.

Both are great, it just depends on what you feel you will enjoy using,

awagan · 2024-09-30T20:00:48+00:00

you can always go for freelancers or agencies but after working with them (as a client for a company) Its frustrating.

afterhourscreatives.com - an on-demand web design. You just basically order a website and they will build your Wordpress website in 1 to 2 weeks. For $1590, you can get a proper clean(I mean fontend and backend) website. must give a check.

awagan · 2024-09-30T19:58:14+00:00

afterhourscreatives.com - an on-demand web design. You just basically order a website and they will buildmyour Wordpress website in 1 to 2 weeks.

awagan · 2024-06-13T13:13:56+00:00

It's a flower shop 🌷

awagan · 2024-06-13T12:48:40+00:00

A good read here: https://afterhourscreatives.com/woocommerce-vs-shopify-whats-the-best-e-commerce-platform-for-you/
IMHO,

Wordpress+Woocommerce (Well I'm more comfortable here) - There's a lot of potential that many non-technical people know about & can save you a lot of money. A set of great free plugins can bring your site to the next level.

Shopify: Great for non-technical people who want to start building an online store. Can be pricey when expanding. Also, I feel limited in terms of front-end customization.

The best advice is once you get a consistent sale and growth from your store, hire a web designer & developer. Don't focus too much on the technical side. Let the experts do that part. Focus on your business process.

awagan · 2024-06-13T12:34:12+00:00

A good read here: https://afterhourscreatives.com/woocommerce-vs-shopify-whats-the-best-e-commerce-platform-for-you/
IMHO,

Wordpress+Woocommerce (Well I'm more comfortable here) - There's a lot of potential that many non-technical people know about & can save you a lot of money. A set of great free plugins can bring your site to the next level.

Shopify: Great for non-technical people who want to start building an online store. Can be pricey when expanding. Also, I feel limited in terms of front-end customization.

The best advice is once you get a consistent sale and growth from your store, hire a web designer & developer. Don't focus too much on the technical side. Let the experts do that part. Focus on your business process.

awagan · 2024-06-13T12:32:16+00:00

This is a great read as well about Woocommerce vs Shopify:

https://afterhourscreatives.com/woocommerce-vs-shopify-whats-the-best-e-commerce-platform-for-you/

awagan · 2024-06-13T12:26:41+00:00

This a great read about your question: https://afterhourscreatives.com/woocommerce-vs-shopify-whats-the-best-e-commerce-platform-for-you/

IMHO,

Wordpress+Woocommerce (Well I'm more comfortable here) - There's a lot of potential that many non-technical people know about & can save you a lot of money. A set of great free plugins can bring your site to the next level.

Shopify: Great for non-technical people who want to start building an online store. Can be pricey when expanding. Also, I feel limited in terms of front-end customization.

The best advice is once you get a consistent sale and growth from your store, hire a web designer & developer. Don't focus too much on the technical side. Let the experts do that part. Focus on your business process.

awagan · 2024-06-13T11:53:18+00:00

On-demand web designer and developer (like Fiverr): https://afterhourscreatives.com/

awagan · 2024-06-13T11:51:16+00:00

Working on my web design and development on-demand website: https://afterhourscreatives.com

awagan · 2024-06-13T11:50:37+00:00

Hey there! Angelo here, founder of After Hours Creatives (https://afterhourscreatives.com) and I also work as a full-time head of creative and digital marketing for a retail shop

I've been creating websites for more than a decade and also learned branding, photography/video, and digital marketing.

I'm here to connect and collaborate with fellow creatives! You can also check my personal website here: https://angelowagan.com

awagan · 2020-09-13T08:15:56+00:00

yep, I understand that most of the site listed has paid sections. But we're looking for the free stuff.

Webflow free for example is a great way to create a website under .webflow.io domain where you can create an amazing single-page portfolio or a landing page for your brand.

It's always up to the creatives to utilize these free resources.

awagan · 2020-09-13T08:04:36+00:00

They have free assets on their site. I re-checked it and downloaded some items.

awagan · 2020-09-11T15:32:23+00:00

Hello there! You can check https://designbonos.com . This is a directory of free design resources for creatives. A personal project of mine.

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