Simplify Your X100V (6 Changes to Make)
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
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Digital cameras are great, but sometimes they get in the way of what we want to do. This video goes through various in-camera settings that help improve the quality of life using the X100V for street photography.
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Pro tip: engage/disengage the ND filter by pulling and holding the evf/ovf lever to the right for about 3 seconds. Also, so long as you don't have the AF lever lock turned on, you can set the AF Mode to "All", then if you push the AF lever down it will let you scroll through all the various modes without having to go into menus or assigning it to the Q button.
I actually have the button on the EVF/OVF lever mapped to the ND filter so I can quickly toggle it on or off. Sometimes those few seconds can really make the difference.
I had no idea! Cool tip. I have mine for mapped to the button in the center of the lever. That's been working well for me ever since Fuij added that button... whichever model that was...
@@mikeackYT this is exactly how I have mine setup and its super useful because it is instant
thanks for the tip
Thanks for this, I was banging my head wondering why the ND filter wouldn't turn on unaware that I had to hold it for 3 secs
Few people seem to know (because it's buried in the manual) that once you lock the EC dial, you can "unlock" it on the fly by holding down the "menu/ok" button for a few seconds (that unlocks anything you have locked in the menu, as you show in this video). You will get confirmation on the screen that it is unlocked.This is really useful if you DO occasionally use the EC dial and thus don't want to dive into the menus to re-enable it. You can re-lock it by again holding the "menu/ok" button until you get the confirmation that it is locked again.
Super helpful 🙏
Been following you for about two years. All of your advice has made my X100V more user friendly (for me). Thank you so much for sharing your discoveries with others. We truly appreciate it!
Omg I died with the camera “physically’ being in your way 😂 great vid Faizal!
I’m glad this video popped up on my screen again. I watched it a couple of months ago, which was about the same time I got my X100V and was still finding my way around. Now it makes much more sense.
GREAT VIDEO! I really learn a lot! Talking about the focus lever setting, just in my personal opinion, I found out that Push to Unlock seems to be much better. It allows you to adjust the size of your focus frame in the shooting screen on the fly, you don’t need to go back to the menu.
Some good tips here most of which make good sense, thanks. One huge faux pas however. Why advise photographers (particularly newbies) to lock of the most useful physical dial on any camera - the exposure compensation dial. Do you never do your street photography at night for example? That dial is indispensable in neon and street lamp lit scenes. Another prime example would be interiors where there are bright windows lighting the background (e.g. a cathedral stained glass window) indeed any scene where highlights are obviously blowing. Without that comp dial you will have to spot meter for the window (or sky or sign or reflection or whatever). This task is so much easier, quicker more controlled with the exposure dial, where you can shoot in small increments and get the balance between subject and lighting source right whilst concentrating on the other key element composition. The exposure comp dial is a key tool for a pro photographer it gives you controller the light - all newbies should jump right in and learn how to use it - it isn't hard with the decent evf's on these cameras, it's wysiwyg intuitive.
Yo! Great video as always. Another, super quick way to change the size of the focus frame is to click the focus lever (per your other tip) and then you’re in the same spot - so you can change the size of the focus frame with the wheel just like you demonstrated. It’s quicker than going thru the menus. I use it all the time, great feature! Cheers!
A lot of good suggestions. I never thought about not having a million things in my Q menu, but I'm definitely going to remove some of the clutter now.
Fantastic advice, thank you! I’m new to the X100V and have been intentionally using it ‘as is’ while I feel my way around it. Over the last couple of days I’ve been thinking it’s time to RTFM and start customising things. Your suggestions make a lot of sense. I’m doing street in SE Asia but still working up the nerve to get closer than I needed to with my previous camera (it had a zoom lens). Slowly getting there…
Excellent content man. Your work keeps getting better. 🙌🏼
Dude, awesome videos. Thanks for making them. Super helpful for a noob like me getting into Fuji cameras.
Thanks for simplifying this information, very appreciated.
Brilliant informative video Faizal, great tips to make using this lovely camera an even better experience. Look forward to your next one!
Super helpful when i get my X100v. Appreciate you making this for us! Respect!
Thanks for this. I cleaned of the OVF with your advice because all those data points were getting in the way. Much nicer and pure way to shoot without distractions.
Some great tips here, especially adjusting the Q setting to 4. Thanks very much.
Hi from Boston too. Another great video, thank you. This is quickly becoming my favorite go-to camera.
Thank you so much for sharing these information. Always love to watch your video.... Love from Bangladesh
This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Great video and you confirm, what I hate on modern cameras: too many dials and menu settings. Keep it simple! Keep on rolling.
Thanks to you, Im waiting for its next iteration!
Really appreciate this video. Great suggestions.
dope vid .. simplified my shooting experience using 3 of these tips..
Cant wait to get my X100V this week. I gotta order this squarehood aswell it gives it such a cool look
First of all, compliments to you purely for giving me some good zen vibes watching this video. Especially with the music. This personally motivated me to watch the full video without any blockages here and there. Second of all, thanks for your tips!! Bless.
Thanks Faizal. Very useful.
Awesome. Thanks for the tips 🙏
Helps a lot. Thanks !
most useful video of the week. Thank you!
This is tremendously helpful. Thank you
Beautiful video. Super well done
The ND filter you can activate it by holding the switch of the EVF/OVF to the right for 4sec. So you can even remove that from your Q menu ;)
very helpful, thank you Faizal.
Faizal you can change the size of the focus frame directly in the button, don’t need to go to the menu settings! Great video 🙏🏼
You can! But since I turned off the focus lever I can't haha
Thank you! Great tips.
Simplifying this is nthe screen menu alone changes the whole experience of this camera. I was wondering why things still didn’t feel right when I got this camera m. Def. cause all the things I had on the menu. Preciate you sharing this man
Thx for the tips!
Really really useful, thanks!
Great info thank you
Thanks for the tips. Will definitely declutter my OVF/EVF and see how that goes. I have come across those situations where the exposure dial was turned accidentally and I want to lock it but I don't like seeing that yellow lock icon on my screen.
My most used button on street might be the compensation dial. I really do use it to adjust my intention depending the light that I have at that moment.
Same here ... I have even configured my rear command dial to it.
It makes it easy to adjust the exposure quickly without having to move my hand to the dial on top of the camera.
00:59 Genius! hahahah I wasn't expecting that!
Great video, but I love the exposure compensation dial. But that's also part of why I keep the bar running along the left side of my display to show me where it's set for. In sunny weather, I will often times set it to -0.3 stops. It makes post-processing much easier and making sure my highlights aren't too bright. But that's what is great about the X100V, is super customizable and a great piece of kit for most photographers.
Agree it's a must have, unless you only shoot M
I keep my ev shown as numbers, just to minimise the bar blocking my composition
Agreed. Tend to find myself riding the ex comp depending on the scene. Often -1/3 to -2.
Same here ... the Exposure Compensation is essential to "tweak" the metering done by the camera when needed.
Imagine turning off the exposure meter completely and then being surprised when your pictures turn out horribly because you have no idea what your settings are actually doing. Simplifying the screen to these levels seems counterproductive.
I had the original X100 for many years and absolutely hated the EC button. Coming from a Leica background, I almost always shoot in manual mode, rendering EC meaningless. However, I would often unintentionally move the dial. Being able to lock EC is certainly a useful feature. Good to know in case I ever want to buy an X100V or another Fuji again.
Great stuff.
Good Video. Thanks.
Ah! Thanks a lot for the Focus frame lock tip. This was one of my most annoying problems. I list a lot of family photos, because the focus box moved to the lover left corner of the frame.
In fact the always hustleing with the focus made me almost not using the camera anymore.
Additionally I had to set the touchscreen to untouchable because, I still could accidentally change the focus point with the „all“ setting.
Maybe you have saved my relationship with the Fuji. 😊😅
Cool! The Fuji X100V is a great camera
THIS IS GOLD
This is probably the fourth time I’ve watched this video over the last few months, picking up something new and helpful each time. I guess two more views and I’ll have appreciated and absorbed all six tips, LOL!
Good tips. Two things though. I have never had any problems with the focus point moving when the lever is set to "Push to unlock". No need to remove that feature completely, if you ask me. And also, setting the focus point to the smallest, is maybe more precise to point with, but you will also miss more shots, since the area where it tries to focus, has less contrast to use for focusing.
Interesting, I've tried both ways, but I found that since I never move my focus point there was no reason for me to have it even be a possibility to push in and move the focus frame
@@FaizalWestcott So do you always leave your focus point in the center of the frame?
This was great! Thanks man. Just used these to help setting up my x100v. Just got it today base on your experiences and recommendations. What film simulations do you use?
Great tips! I personally love the exposure compensation dial. My only gripe is the feel of it. Maybe I just need more time to adjust but I really miss the dial on my x100s.
On my X100F, I used a little rubber ring from Home Depot. It greatly prevented accidental dial changes.
Some of these are applicable to my XE4 as well, but if you've updated your XE4 settings too, do share with us! Can't wait to see your next video already.
The two cuts of you facing off the camera when you said “there have been times it’s gotten in my way” was funny
The "Quick Menu" is really very helpful. E.g. I programmed there Eye Auto Focus on/off -- when I forgot there is another button on the top of my XT-2 and I also forgot there is the "My Menu", where I can also find Eye Autofocus on/off.
I have focus point as push to unlock and focus mode set to all. If I want to change my focus type all one needs to do is push focus level and the scroll using the back wheel.
Great, thank you.
I'm sorry if my comment isn't worded well.
I use an x100f. My setting are
Aperture priority,
3 iso presets (my most used is one that maxs out at 800iso)
I use autofocus (the mutliple square one) but 90% of the time, I manually focus after the autofocus, you get to manually micro adjust it with focus peeking.
I've never used the viewfinder, it takes too long, so I would half press the shutter to get the focus and exposure then manually micro adjust the focus with the ring and shoot.
Spot metering also works perfect with this, just point at the brightest parts, half press, reframe, focus with the ring and shoot.
Is there a way to assign a different function to the exposure compensation dial? I never use it myself either but it would be great if you could assign filmsims to it or something.
Practical information
Idk if you know this.. but if you pull and hold the EVF switch to the right it’ll eventually toggle the ND filter, removing the need for a Q menu setting for it ;)
A little be of acting in this video. I love it.
You’d put the exposure compensation on the screen to make sure you don’t shoot at the wrong setting. It’s very unintrusive (sits vertically on the left) and doesnt’ get on the way.
For me, I always have it set up to C and I can easily adjust the exposure with the front dial while shooting on aperture mode.
Also, if you like the simple frame lines and focus square in the OVF, know that you can toggle between that and a an OVF with more data by using the DISP/BACk button too. The same works on the screen/EVF. You can have say: third lines, histogram, etc… but easily hide it all pressing BACK.
such grreat tips thank u! can you tell me where you set your flash activation as you don't have it in your quick menu? trying to think of a good button for it :)
Another reason your focus point has moved is because you have the touch focus LCD on. Turn that off and it helps a lot 🙂
Haha, I always make sure that's off for sure. It might be on, but the LCD touch function is off.
@@FaizalWestcott where is my focus point gone 😂
Is it key to keep your focus dot in the middle of the screen? I adjusted it like you did in the video but my touch screen is still on. When I accidentally touch somewhere the focus dot goes there and it wouldn’t let me put it in the middle anymore when I use the little joystick.
Or, leave the touch focus LCD on, because then you can change your focus location WAY faster than the lever ever could...
Can easily change the focus area by pressing the rear command dial then scrolling left or right. Can easily centre the focus area by double clicking the rear command dial before each shot.
Bravo, excellent, ta.
No need to disable focus joystick, just set it to press to unlock. Double-pressing it resets the focus in the center btw.
Great video - thanks. Where did you get your strap?
Hey! Just about to get my x100v. Very excited. What length strap do you have? I’m thinking a shorter one like yours would be good for whipping it out.
Interresting video, the fact that your voice is a bit like tobey maguire's is helping those technical aspects ;)
The advice I need at the moment is how to get my hands on an X100V. It's been backordered everywhere I've looked for a while now.
I’m not sure where you’re located but I found one on Best Buy’s website today! Check there weekly and you might get lucky ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Same here. It seems to have been OOS in the US for over two years now! 😔
Great video thanks. What strap are you using?
kick the camera bro!
That X100V really get in your way! 😂
Hello, great video...I have a question...once camera is on and looking at the LCD. After say 10 seconds it starts to get like slow motion or jerky. How do I turn that off and stop it from doing the slow motion thing?
Друг, большое спасибо за полезную информацию!))
Hey Faisal! Thanks for the video. If you turn off your focus lever does that mean you first focus and then recompose your shot? You don’t lose a bit of focus by doing that in some cases?
What squarehood do hoy use specifically??? Thanks for sharing 😃
I like your plants, make a video talking about your setup and where you work
Actually you could use the x100v as a film camera by turning off the lcd screen and the evf, and working on manual focus
Do you use the fill flash and is there a quick way of activating it?
Off topic but you have a lovely voice.
Faizal, great videos, you're honest and interesting and that is rare. So, in a "kind, civil and respectful" way, if I might tempt you to consider any available form of vocal exercises to develope a more resonating vocal expression, so binge watchers of your channel like myself could stay focused longer.
Faizal.... Any suggestion about the overheating that the 100v has for video recording?
Faizal, you want let us know how you aligned the hood (Hoage) i and some people are having difficulty aligning this the hood,
That ‘camera got in my way’ is literally every small log or bricks blocking path in video game. 🤣🤣🤣
what lens hood are you running? any filters as well?
Did you do a voiceover for this?! The audio is crazy good
I've wanted to save and upgrade to this camera from my Nikon D3500, this is such a good video!
Also wondering, any good overall lenses you'd recommend on a budget for the D3500? I'm rocking a 35mm 1.8f and the 18-55mm kit lens
Stick with the 35mm until you can afford a new camera
On my x-t3 you can change the focus area by clicking the joystick. Idk if that helps ?
If you take the option to edit the AF points, then how do you edit them when you need them back?
Hello! I just discovered your channel and I have been just watching a bunch of your videos and kinda decided to comment on the most recent one in hopes of a reply (probably wont happen). I am trying to start something creative and was thinking maybe photography could be something cool. It would help me go to places because there would be a reason for it, take photos. But i am a completely beginner and don'r really know where to start. The problem is actually there are away too much stuff going around and sometimes is not good. I was wondering if you any suggestions on where to start, what camera could be interesting as a first camera, and then how to use it and take better photos? Thank you and I love the channel!
The price of this camera is going up crazy from $1399 now $1900 on amazon😭😭😭
Ive been looking for a new X100F somewhere near list price for two years now. I saw a new one pop up on Amazon yesterday for $1399 and wanted to buy it. Before I could do so it was gone and they asked me if I wanted to buy a reconditioned one for $2399 instead! 😭
X100v 1399 new at B&H . Got it 3 weeks after I ordered it.
Don’t get crazy for it. It’s just a camera. People are pretty silly paying this kind of money for 2 years old item. Must be this Leica look.
@@10secondsrule 3 year old now!
whew boy. don't look now.
hello, is there a possibility to make a video with the fuji instant camera? Instax sQ1
i am a beginner and this really helps me. thank you!! btw what camera are you using for videos?
a7siii
Which lens hood are you using at 11:51 min on your x-e4?
Could you do this with the XE-4?