Thank you Kevin for your inspiration over the years. In 2018 I bought my X100F and started shooting using your recipes (I really liked what you called “Padilla” back then, these days I have the “Imai” on most of the time). I had a great pleasure of attending a workshop in London with you. I hope all is well and there are many more years and iterations of the X100 on your way.
In photography gear i have two regrets, selling my fuji xpro1 and my X100V. Now i believe i will sell my full frame setup and just enjoy the simplicity of one camera and one lens
Thanks for taking the time to produce this video Kevin. Very enjoyable as always & I'm looking forward to getting them into stock. Incredible to see your children growing up through your images.
Great to see this review Kevin. Thank you for putting it together so thoughtfully with your consistent authenticity. I share the battery, WR and SD card gripes, but there is always a tradeoff and I can’t wait to try the new IBIS and processor in a camera this small. It’ll make a world of difference as a wheelchair user. Size is my top consideration now. Big hug, thank you again for continuing to make lemonade. Pete
Thanks Kevin. You were one of the first people to introduce me to Fuji years ago and you've been an inspiration ever since. It was too late for the X100 but I picked up the X100S when it came out and haven't looked back since. Now time for the IV!
When I watch your videos, it has an absolutely positive effect. The calm and friendliness that you radiate is transmitted. By the way, I received my x100 VI two days after release. What a great camera. I wish you all the best and a nice weekend. I'm looking forward to your next video.
Being a proud owner of X100V since its release and even though I’m a Nikon shooter this is still my favourite little do everything camera and I’m most definitely going to buy the VI 😍 with regards to weather sealing I’m a big fan of the Nisi UV Filter kit that is not only more compact than the Fugi kit it also allows you to use the lens cap. It’s therefore permanently fitted so well done Nisi 👍
For me IBIS and the 40Mp sensor are very welcome, but with that resolution I would have preferred an 18mm lens with an option to crop digitally in camera to 23mm, or crop in post if required. In certain situations I find the 35mm equivalent focal length too tight.
Just bought an XT5 as I got impatient waiting for the VI. I’m already finding the size inconvenient so it looks like the credit card is going to take a hammering. Cheers for the review!
Kevin can speak to this better than I can, but I don’t think the camera size is overwhelmingly different depending what lens you have on the X-T5. The X100 series don’t fit in pants pockets. That said, it would be nice if Fuji updated the 18mm to a true pancake to give more options for smaller interchangeable camera footprints. I find the 27mm not wide enough sometimes.
@@CityOfLakes612 yeah, I had the V and definitely not going in my jeans but, it fits in a jacket pocket nicely. I’ve got the 23mm 1.4 on the XT5 today and that’s not fitting in any pocket unfortunately. To be fair, I could go for the f2 lenses but still not as compact. I’ll just have to keep the two systems (don’t tell my wife!)
Horses for courses. The X-T5 is a fabulous camera. I use it with a wrist strap. The X100VI will be a superb upgrade on my 2-year-old X-E4 with pancake, my Poor Man's Leica, and currently my favouritecamera.
@@CityOfLakes612 Quite right. The actual bodies are not too different except for the hump and the grip on the X-T5. It does depend on the lens attached of course.
Thank you Kevin for your thoughtful and thorough review. I eagerly went down to my local photography store and reserved the little gem earlier in the week. As a happy Leica Q owner, I was holding out for Fujifilm to present a new X100 or X-Pro; because, I really wanted something more pocketable. I had tried the X-T5 earlier last year, and was so impressed; so knew that brilliance was imminent. Now my inner child can’t wait for that magic and joy.
Selling for $1599 here in the US. Honestly, while I knew this was going to be the star of this summit, but I was hoping for a hint of an X-Pro 4. Oh well, there is the Sydney summit later this year (date undetermined) , maybe then…
So, I watched this, and placed my order, and also caught your recent unboxing of the special edition, and realised I was probably far too late for the special edition, unless you know of a way for a nobody, amateur to manage to acquire one? Hey ho, such is life, but I could feel your joy at the unboxing. I guess we all know that life is not about accumulating stuff, as we’ll have to leave it all behind one day, but it ever there was a thing of beauty that can bring joy while we are here, it has to be that lovely special edition. Love your monotones! 👍😁
So excited I purchased a X100VI today. I’m still setting the camera up. With the increased MP density I would have appreciated an updated lens to fully resolve the sensor. Of course I knew about this before purchasing this camera. Bet we’ll see that in the VII. Looking forward to taking this little light capturing machine out to play with it. I know I’m going to love it. Saw your recent Video with your new film simulations recipes and will add two or three into my C1-3. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
My understanding is that the lens that was released for the X100V was pre-prepared to render for the 40mp that came in the X100VI. So all should be good :-)
it's amazing how the x100 series inspires people to achieve their stunning results, I get as much enjoyment watching these youtube video as (I assume I can, in time) having my own copy.
Possibly the best video on the X100VI along with Gordon Laning's video glad UA-cam recommended this. Also great semple photos! I bought the X100VI as a X100V owner. Other than the production location, I don't see any downgrades over the X100V. Very excited!
Kevin, thank you for the detailed and balanced review. The Six will be a wonderful upgrade on my XE-4 with pancake, and an excellent younger sibling for the X-T5. Extraordinary achievement managing to build in IBIS. I still look fondly on my Fujica ST605 SLR, bought in 1977. It was marketed as The Little Camera for the Big Shots. I think the same will apply to the Six! 😊
@bobmay3936 I also have fond memories of my Fujica ST605, purchased in my case in 1978. I replaced it with a Chinon CE-4, which I've still got. But I wish I'd kept the ST605.
A really well made review! Thanks. Subscribed. Also, which camera and lens did you use for this video review (you speaking). The footage was extremely crisp. Loved it.
Like, you, working wedding/portrait pro here - very informative video. My work kit is all Canon, however, my travel and walk around camera has been my trusty OG X100 since I picked it up new 11 or 12 years ago. It’s just a joy to use and it’s time to (finally) upgrade to this new body. Thanks for the info.
I was thinking of buying the x100v last year but i wasn't going to pay the silly money they were going for. I have now pre ordered this one so after seeing your review i can't wait to get it, i just hope there are no problems with supply, great review.
Lovely video. Thank you. I have a question. I have the VI on order since they first came out. After seeing that it wouldn't be coming to me anytime soon, I bought the T5. I am enjoying it very much. I have purchased, and returned several lovely and powerful lens including the Fuji 33 mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 27mm f/1.2. Great lenses. Loved them. But, I discovered that what I really wanted was a great lightweight setup for travel and walk around and these lenses didn't fit that bill. I bought the 30mm Macro. It's a good deal lighter and a very enjoyable lens. I am keeping this one. But, I still wanted a size closer to the VI. I bought the Voigtlander 27mm f/2. This manual lens is really lightweight and small and I am enjoying it very much. Getting great and sharp photos with it. Outstanding really and I am getting more and more comfortable and efficient shooting manually. I took my Small Rig grip off of the T5 and am finding it a very comfortable walk around combo with the T5. It's weight tops out almost exactly the weight of the VI (with a third party grip, filter and hood). Now to my question. In your opinion, is there still a pleasure benefit to the VI over my T5 kit? Yeah, the Voigtlander isn't weather sealed. But, if I want to shoot in the rain I have the 30mm. So, it isn't a concern. And I live in a fairly dry area. Your thoughts please.
Well, I think there is a lot to be said for the "feel" of a camera. Personally, I much prefer using range finder style cameras. Beyond that, though, the X100VI does have many differing factors - Built in ND Filter, Built in Flash, Leaf Shutter, Hybrid Viewfinder for starters. But really, if you enjoy the X-T5, then its the camera for you.
@@kevin_mullins Thanks Kevin. Gives me more to think about. It's more clear now that I'll keep my VI order in and give it a go after I (finally) receive it. Then I can decide if it's worth the $1600 to me and if I think I'll make good use of it.
Thanks for a very informative and useful review - as always, Kevin! I've had the F for a few years, and recently gave in to the tempation of getting the V, too. (You only live once, etc...😅) Now I will seriously consider the VI, as well. Why? Your mention of the 4:3 and 5:4 aspect ratios! Yes, I know one can crop in post, but I love shooting vertically, and try to get the framing right in camera, and 3:2 when shooting vertically has always looked to "elongated" (if that's the right word) to my eyes. Parring those aspect ratios with IBIS, as I love shooting and night (and we have plenty of night here in Norway in the winter) means that I have decisions to make. Thank you again - I always enjoy your "clips" 😊
TBH I haven't checked but I expect it to be the same as the X100V as the positioning of the mic hasn't changed. Though the focus noise is a little less.
Absolutely not. Get yourself an older model mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a cheap kit zoom lens and figure out what you want from a camera first. There are plenty of second-hand Sony mirrorless cameras and kits lenses like the 16-50mm are peanuts, they will do for daylight shooting until you know what you want. Or go even way cheaper and get a second-hand Canon dSLR or similar, there are hundreds of lenses and accessories going back decades that nobody wants but are excellent.
I finally got my brand new X100V in May, after a 6 month wait from a reputable camera shop. So I’ve had my X100V for less than a year, and am very impressed with it, so not the time for update to the X100VI this year.
Shame you couldn't be in Japan, man. Hope all is well. Another great video done in a calm, and informative presentation, devoid of the usual bombastic CBBC presenters audition pieces, I've become accustomed to.
Got mine a few weeks back, my first X100 (have an X-T3 as well) and it’s a lovely camera really. My only gripe however is how the custom profiles are handled. As many of us use the custom profiles for film recipes only, it would be great if it was possible to decouple the other camera settings from being stored/changed with changing custom profiles; for example ND filter, AF settings, image size, image quality, etc. Solution could also be to have “film recipes” as separate category from the custom profiles. I hope this is something Fuji picks up on and improves.
@@kevin_mullins i can certainly see the use case for quickly switching camera settings, so perhaps fuji could add an option under user settings to allow us to choose if camera settings should change/load when switching custom profiles. Even better would be to allow the user to tick/untick from a list which settings to load/change when switching custom profiles, similar to how we customize view modes today, by ticking/unticking which elements we want to see.
Kev you are so diplomatic and positive saying exactly what Fuji wants to be said, NOT sure I could be so, probably why I was only a Fuji X Photographer for I think 6 months LOL. Lots to like but some silly oversights imho, hope your OK Budd 😀 and those Lemons are simple ones.
thanks for the review! the improvements are great and fitting ibis in that foot print is incredible but reaaaally wish they squeezed the new battery in
Great video Kevin. I've no need for the camera myself but it looks a lovely but of kit. Also your videos look and sound great. Love the Pod. All the best
Does the eyecup rubber come off as easy as with the V ? Also did they change the „flimsy“ shutter button feel from the V (and also X-Pro3) back to a proper one like on the X-Pro2 ? Thanks
Thanks for your reply. The Eyecup on my V did not came off (like on the XPro2 sometimes) but the rubber showed wear and tear after only a few uses (never seen that on the older X100 models I had). Regarding the shutter button maybe flimsy was not the right wording. I sometimes had issues with firing the button. Seldomly it didn’t fire at all but most of the time I had a feeling that it „didn’t click when I clicked“. Kind of „being disconnected“ from the shutter if that makes any sense
@@tomwerner352 I think I know what you mean by the shutter button. It's a little different from the other cameras. I've never really noticed any issues but I think I understand what you are saying.
Hi Kevin great review as ever ,i have met you a couple of times at the NEC and you are always approachable and kind to spend time answering no doubt the same questions over and over. I am just going to ask one .I received the VI yesterday and i always liked the half case just to protect the base, and i cant find an answer to the question does the V fuji case fit the VI? would you or anyone else know if they have tried it? thanks Kevin and more power to you.
Interesting review 😎, I am just a lottery win away from upgrading from my X100 to this new camera. Kudos to Fuji, how they crammed all of that tech into that tiny body is beyond me.
I just want X-T5 guts in an X-E4 body. The X-100 series is great but I can’t get on board with a fixed lens camera. I’d buy one if I already had every lens that I want.
Kevin - what are your thoughts about the wide angle and telephoto adapters for the 23 MM? This is first X100 I’m serious about. Also, do you ever think the XE’s will get these upgrades? 😮
Thanks for the video Kevin. It’s so expensive on presale here in Australia around $2,900 😢 as a Fujifilm customer for close to a decade I think this kind of price may lock out a lot of existing customers.
I purchased my x100v a couple of years ago, in Australia, for about $1400 AUD, brand new. They’re now going for $2400 if you can find one. Unfortunately Fujifilm Australia has priced its products way out of the reach of 99% of prosumers/enthusiasts. Maybe doctors and lawyers will be available to afford an X100VI. Not wanting to whinge but that’s the reality of the “Australia tax”… Btw nice video Kev, as always.
Kev, we’re in the UK at the moment (Worcestershire). Nothing scientific here but groceries in general are cheaper in the UK than in Oz, with a few exceptions. Even allowing for our dismal currency conversion rate, we’re thoroughly enjoying cheaper goods over here. And the cooler weather. And friendly Brits…
hi, thanks for the review. Your sound is a bit weird, are you using Adobe audio enhancement (Adobe AI podcast) ? From times to times it feels unnatural.
I'm no longer an ambassador, but I still class them as my friends :-). They don't pay me to do this stuff, and yes, I do also have to buy the camera (I put my preorder in this morning).
Fujifilm ask me to do talks/workshops and they pay me for it. That's business. Get over it. They don't give me free cameras and I'm free to talk about their equipment in anyway I wish. If you could get over your jealousy and look at other videos on my channel you will see plenty of times where I've called out elements of Fujifilm stuff that I don't like and videos where I've explained why I won't buy a specific thing.
Kevin, im torn between the x100VI or the GFX 50R with 50mm 3.5. I have bigger hands, 50 seems a better option, and the xpan file option. Where the VI has all the mod cons. I shoot documentary, lifestyle everyday stuff. Not sport. VI of course is cheaper
Very, very different cameras. You'll get incredible image quality with the GFX, but you won't have the portability or reactionary speed as the X100VI. Plus the price of lenses etc.
Judging by the specs on paper this seems like a great upgrade to an amazing camera. However, I"m surprised that no one is talking about this camera being made in China. I have the X-T2(Japan) and the X-T3(China). And while the X-T3 is a better featured camera, the build quality isn't as good as the X-T2 and I'm curious if this is the case with the X100VI as opposed to the V.
The build and structure of the VI is identical to the V. I visited the Fujifilm factory last year in Sendai and spoke to the factory managers. If you look at my Fujicast podcast you can hear the interview. Essentially, whether it's Japan, China or Philippines the quality is identical as all the machining and jigs are engineered in Sendai and the production is identical.
Nice review - useful and decent update, IBIS is way overdue... small cheaper cameras from other brands have had IBIS for the last decade. Its the most important update for me. Weather sealing iscpretty much standard with some brands too. The 40mp sensor i could take or leave - its main benefit is to crop when yiu can't get close enough with the23mm lens. Pleased also they retained that23mm lens. Leica have done the same retaining their lens across the Q models. But Fuji is taking pi$$ with the price. IBIS should be included in all cameras anyway so you cant chatge extra for it but otherwise the camera is a nice spec bump but its not that big a deal. I don't feel excited at the value
I called my major retailer today and leaned my camera, pre-ordered days ago will not ship out with their first batch. I am starting to fear it will take a long time for me to get one, if I ever do. So I have to wonder what the point is of watching these review videos if I have no hope of getting this camera.
Hey thanks for the review! I think this camera will be really popular. The 40 megapixel is awesome with a fixed lens system. So you can still crop if you want to. The ibis makes shooting still objects in low light a lot easier and helps with video. And the small size really helps with getting candid shots as people are less and less used to camera's nowadays. Pretty sure I will be picking one up as a special use camera.
Thanks for the review… good to see Fuji sticking to their beliefs. I hope, and have an idea that we will see Fuji introducing a similar model with a 28mm equivalent lens… with the success of their Rich GR and Leica Q, and the obvious love for their own X70, it appears to be a “no brainier” especially considering Fuji’s loyal following 🫰🏻
Water¿? Build quality talk¿?!!! hahahah my Fuji X E4 was TWO times, I repeat: TWO times 100% under water! Cycling, crossing rivers. Water came put everywhere! The camera still works!!!! ;)))
Having had an x100f for a few year’s alongside my xt3 I decided to preorder the VI, sadly Fuji only supply this camera (like the V) to social media influencers and not loyal customers, as such I purchased a 23mm f2 and stuck it on my xt3, might just he saved myself £1600. Very disillusioned with Fuji, imagine a new iPhone that you couldn’t buy
I can assure you the VI isn't only supplied to influencers. I had to purchase mine (at full retail value) and I know many working photographers here in the UK that have got theirs. However, there is a back log in the ordering which I agree is annoying if your camera store can't get it to you quickly.
Of course we’re excited but I don’t see why I’d need to upgrade from the V. What makes you want to spend new money? Ibis is nice but not having it has not crippled me at all.
Thank you Kevin for your inspiration over the years. In 2018 I bought my X100F and started shooting using your recipes (I really liked what you called “Padilla” back then, these days I have the “Imai” on most of the time). I had a great pleasure of attending a workshop in London with you. I hope all is well and there are many more years and iterations of the X100 on your way.
Thank you so much. Hope you are well too.
In photography gear i have two regrets, selling my fuji xpro1 and my X100V. Now i believe i will sell my full frame setup and just enjoy the simplicity of one camera and one lens
Go for it!
Thanks!
Amazing. Thanks so much.
Two of my favorite things - X100's and Kevin Mullins! Great video, Kevin!
Thanks for taking the time to produce this video Kevin. Very enjoyable as always & I'm looking forward to getting them into stock. Incredible to see your children growing up through your images.
Oh I know. They are taller and happier than me now :-)
Great to see this review Kevin. Thank you for putting it together so thoughtfully with your consistent authenticity. I share the battery, WR and SD card gripes, but there is always a tradeoff and I can’t wait to try the new IBIS and processor in a camera this small. It’ll make a world of difference as a wheelchair user. Size is my top consideration now. Big hug, thank you again for continuing to make lemonade. Pete
Thanks Pete. Hope all is well with you all.
Thanks Kevin. You were one of the first people to introduce me to Fuji years ago and you've been an inspiration ever since. It was too late for the X100 but I picked up the X100S when it came out and haven't looked back since. Now time for the IV!
Great to hear!
When I watch your videos, it has an absolutely positive effect. The calm and friendliness that you radiate is transmitted. By the way, I received my x100 VI two days after release. What a great camera. I wish you all the best and a nice weekend. I'm looking forward to your next video.
Thank you so much for the kind words. 👍
Being a proud owner of X100V since its release and even though I’m a Nikon shooter this is still my favourite little do everything camera and I’m most definitely going to buy the VI 😍 with regards to weather sealing I’m a big fan of the Nisi UV Filter kit that is not only more compact than the Fugi kit it also allows you to use the lens cap. It’s therefore permanently fitted so well done Nisi 👍
For me IBIS and the 40Mp sensor are very welcome, but with that resolution I would have preferred an 18mm lens with an option to crop digitally in camera to 23mm, or crop in post if required. In certain situations I find the 35mm equivalent focal length too tight.
I’ve travel I don’t know how much with an XT body and 14mm lens and an X100 variant for years. Don’t need much more than a 21 and a 35! :)
Lovely review Kevin. Enjoyed it and your shots. Brilliant. Cheers
Thanks, Ryan.
Just bought an XT5 as I got impatient waiting for the VI. I’m already finding the size inconvenient so it looks like the credit card is going to take a hammering. Cheers for the review!
If you can live without interchangeable lenses, it's practically the same camera :-)
Kevin can speak to this better than I can, but I don’t think the camera size is overwhelmingly different depending what lens you have on the X-T5. The X100 series don’t fit in pants pockets. That said, it would be nice if Fuji updated the 18mm to a true pancake to give more options for smaller interchangeable camera footprints. I find the 27mm not wide enough sometimes.
@@CityOfLakes612 yeah, I had the V and definitely not going in my jeans but, it fits in a jacket pocket nicely. I’ve got the 23mm 1.4 on the XT5 today and that’s not fitting in any pocket unfortunately. To be fair, I could go for the f2 lenses but still not as compact. I’ll just have to keep the two systems (don’t tell my wife!)
Horses for courses. The X-T5 is a fabulous camera. I use it with a wrist strap. The X100VI will be a superb upgrade on my 2-year-old X-E4 with pancake, my Poor Man's Leica, and currently my favouritecamera.
@@CityOfLakes612 Quite right. The actual bodies are not too different except for the hump and the grip on the X-T5. It does depend on the lens attached of course.
Thank you Kevin for your thoughtful and thorough review. I eagerly went down to my local photography store and reserved the little gem earlier in the week. As a happy Leica Q owner, I was holding out for Fujifilm to present a new X100 or X-Pro; because, I really wanted something more pocketable. I had tried the X-T5 earlier last year, and was so impressed; so knew that brilliance was imminent. Now my inner child can’t wait for that magic and joy.
A wonderful review and amazing sounding camera. Thank you!
Selling for $1599 here in the US. Honestly, while I knew this was going to be the star of this summit, but I was hoping for a hint of an X-Pro 4. Oh well, there is the Sydney summit later this year (date undetermined) , maybe then…
I'm waiting along with you for an X-Pro4.
Kevin outstanding well done review-on order
So, I watched this, and placed my order, and also caught your recent unboxing of the special edition, and realised I was probably far too late for the special edition, unless you know of a way for a nobody, amateur to manage to acquire one? Hey ho, such is life, but I could feel your joy at the unboxing. I guess we all know that life is not about accumulating stuff, as we’ll have to leave it all behind one day, but it ever there was a thing of beauty that can bring joy while we are here, it has to be that lovely special edition. Love your monotones! 👍😁
很期待購買到這台相機
So excited I purchased a X100VI today.
I’m still setting the camera up. With the increased MP density I would have appreciated an updated lens to fully resolve the sensor. Of course I knew about this before purchasing this camera. Bet we’ll see that in the VII.
Looking forward to taking this little light capturing machine out to play with it. I know I’m going to love it. Saw your recent Video with your new film simulations recipes and will add two or three into my C1-3.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
My understanding is that the lens that was released for the X100V was pre-prepared to render for the 40mp that came in the X100VI. So all should be good :-)
Just amazing!
Thank you for this enlightening and clear review Kev and the advanced presets you've launched sound wonderful
Thank you, Anna.
it's amazing how the x100 series inspires people to achieve their stunning results, I get as much enjoyment watching these youtube video as (I assume I can, in time) having my own copy.
Possibly the best video on the X100VI along with Gordon Laning's video glad UA-cam recommended this. Also great semple photos!
I bought the X100VI as a X100V owner. Other than the production location, I don't see any downgrades over the X100V. Very excited!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video and good luck with the camera when it arrive :-)
Just pre ordered mine. 🥂
Hope you enjoy it!
@@kevin_mullins thank you!! Your video helped a lot!!
Excellent video, greatly made and very informative. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review Kevin. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the many (not surprising 🙂) excellent images.
Thanks 👍
Kevin, thank you for the detailed and balanced review. The Six will be a wonderful upgrade on my XE-4 with pancake, and an excellent younger sibling for the X-T5. Extraordinary achievement managing to build in IBIS. I still look fondly on my Fujica ST605 SLR, bought in 1977. It was marketed as The Little Camera for the Big Shots. I think the same will apply to the Six! 😊
@bobmay3936 I also have fond memories of my Fujica ST605, purchased in my case in 1978. I replaced it with a Chinon CE-4, which I've still got. But I wish I'd kept the ST605.
A really well made review! Thanks.
Subscribed.
Also, which camera and lens did you use for this video review (you speaking). The footage was extremely crisp. Loved it.
Thanks you. It's recorded on an XS20 with the 23mm lens.
@@kevin_mullins Thank you. Amazing work.
Like, you, working wedding/portrait pro here - very informative video. My work kit is all Canon, however, my travel and walk around camera has been my trusty OG X100 since I picked it up new 11 or 12 years ago. It’s just a joy to use and it’s time to (finally) upgrade to this new body. Thanks for the info.
Brilliant review. Thanks!
Thank you, Morten!
Great video - thanks Kevin!
Very welcome
Thanks Kevin. It's always a pleasure to hear from you… I will upgrade too! 📷
Have fun!
Does the IBIS lock into place when the camera is switched off? One reviewer said it doesn’t and sounds like something is loose inside the camera.
No it doesn't lock. This is perfectly normal and the same for IBIS in lenses too. Nothing to worry about.
You really have to shake the camera to hear the IBIS rattle. One reviewer is just being nitpicky. Don't worry about it.\
Thanks for the review!
My pleasure!
I was thinking of buying the x100v last year but i wasn't going to pay the silly money they were going for. I have now pre ordered this one so after seeing your review i can't wait to get it, i just hope there are no problems with supply, great review.
Hope you enjoy it!
thank you Kevin .. very concise and thoughtful review
Great to have comments from someone who uses the gear. Thank you.
No problem 👍
i really wish they made a x70 refresh
Thank you, Kevin. Not sure if I really, really, really need it.
I'm not sure anybody really really needs it. :-)
Lovely video. Thank you. I have a question. I have the VI on order since they first came out. After seeing that it wouldn't be coming to me anytime soon, I bought the T5. I am enjoying it very much. I have purchased, and returned several lovely and powerful lens including the Fuji 33 mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 27mm f/1.2. Great lenses. Loved them. But, I discovered that what I really wanted was a great lightweight setup for travel and walk around and these lenses didn't fit that bill.
I bought the 30mm Macro. It's a good deal lighter and a very enjoyable lens. I am keeping this one. But, I still wanted a size closer to the VI. I bought the Voigtlander 27mm f/2. This manual lens is really lightweight and small and I am enjoying it very much. Getting great and sharp photos with it. Outstanding really and I am getting more and more comfortable and efficient shooting manually. I took my Small Rig grip off of the T5 and am finding it a very comfortable walk around combo with the T5. It's weight tops out almost exactly the weight of the VI (with a third party grip, filter and hood).
Now to my question. In your opinion, is there still a pleasure benefit to the VI over my T5 kit? Yeah, the Voigtlander isn't weather sealed. But, if I want to shoot in the rain I have the 30mm. So, it isn't a concern. And I live in a fairly dry area.
Your thoughts please.
Well, I think there is a lot to be said for the "feel" of a camera. Personally, I much prefer using range finder style cameras.
Beyond that, though, the X100VI does have many differing factors - Built in ND Filter, Built in Flash, Leaf Shutter, Hybrid Viewfinder for starters.
But really, if you enjoy the X-T5, then its the camera for you.
@@kevin_mullins Thanks Kevin. Gives me more to think about. It's more clear now that I'll keep my VI order in and give it a go after I (finally) receive it. Then I can decide if it's worth the $1600 to me and if I think I'll make good use of it.
Great video Kevin! The VI is an absurd price in Australia currently listed for $A2,799. I bought the V in Dec 2020 for $1,490 before the cult began.
In the UK the VI is the same price as the V was on launch if you take into account inflation. Of course, inflation is insane.
Just bought a x100f a wonderful camera 😊
Certainly is!
I can tell Kevin is using classic neg film simulation setting for this video.
Close :-)
Thanks for a very informative and useful review - as always, Kevin! I've had the F for a few years, and recently gave in to the tempation of getting the V, too. (You only live once, etc...😅) Now I will seriously consider the VI, as well. Why? Your mention of the 4:3 and 5:4 aspect ratios! Yes, I know one can crop in post, but I love shooting vertically, and try to get the framing right in camera, and 3:2 when shooting vertically has always looked to "elongated" (if that's the right word) to my eyes. Parring those aspect ratios with IBIS, as I love shooting and night (and we have plenty of night here in Norway in the winter) means that I have decisions to make. Thank you again - I always enjoy your "clips" 😊
Yea, actually this is one of the smaller updates that I think people will really appreciate.
Great review Kevin! Does the internal camera mic pick up the lens autofocus on video
TBH I haven't checked but I expect it to be the same as the X100V as the positioning of the mic hasn't changed. Though the focus noise is a little less.
Would you recommend it for complete beginners in photography?
Absolutely not. Get yourself an older model mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a cheap kit zoom lens and figure out what you want from a camera first. There are plenty of second-hand Sony mirrorless cameras and kits lenses like the 16-50mm are peanuts, they will do for daylight shooting until you know what you want.
Or go even way cheaper and get a second-hand Canon dSLR or similar, there are hundreds of lenses and accessories going back decades that nobody wants but are excellent.
I finally got my brand new X100V in May, after a 6 month wait from a reputable camera shop. So I’ve had my X100V for less than a year, and am very impressed with it, so not the time for update to the X100VI this year.
Absolutely. Just because a new one is out, doesn't make the old one worse. Enjoy your V.
Really great review Kevin, as expected. As I read through some of these replies, it’s as if some of these people did not even watch the video at all.
Quite lol! :-)
Shame you couldn't be in Japan, man. Hope all is well. Another great video done in a calm, and informative presentation, devoid of the usual bombastic CBBC presenters audition pieces, I've become accustomed to.
Got mine a few weeks back, my first X100 (have an X-T3 as well) and it’s a lovely camera really.
My only gripe however is how the custom profiles are handled. As many of us use the custom profiles for film recipes only, it would be great if it was possible to decouple the other camera settings from being stored/changed with changing custom profiles; for example ND filter, AF settings, image size, image quality, etc. Solution could also be to have “film recipes” as separate category from the custom profiles. I hope this is something Fuji picks up on and improves.
That's how it was up until the X100V but people requested that the other settings are saved too. Hence the change in the V and the VI.
@@kevin_mullins i can certainly see the use case for quickly switching camera settings, so perhaps fuji could add an option under user settings to allow us to choose if camera settings should change/load when switching custom profiles.
Even better would be to allow the user to tick/untick from a list which settings to load/change when switching custom profiles, similar to how we customize view modes today, by ticking/unticking which elements we want to see.
Kev you are so diplomatic and positive saying exactly what Fuji wants to be said, NOT sure I could be so, probably why I was only a Fuji X Photographer for I think 6 months LOL. Lots to like but some silly oversights imho, hope your OK Budd 😀 and those Lemons are simple ones.
the Lemons are pretty brutal tbh..... not me, but people close to me.
@@kevin_mullins hope those lemons get sorted soon budd… 🙏🙏
thanks for the review! the improvements are great and fitting ibis in that foot print is incredible but reaaaally wish they squeezed the new battery in
Great video Kevin. I've no need for the camera myself but it looks a lovely but of kit. Also your videos look and sound great. Love the Pod. All the best
Thanks Thomas!
Good stuff made by good people reviewed by a good man. It’s that simple.
will a SDXC II card work in the VI? I think the V only went up to the SDXC I
Yes, will work ok, just not benefit from the speed of a UHS2 card.
Does the eyecup rubber come off as easy as with the V ? Also did they change the „flimsy“ shutter button feel from the V (and also X-Pro3) back to a proper one like on the X-Pro2 ? Thanks
Eye cup hasn't come off my V. Shutter button is the same but certainly not flimsy imo.
Thanks for your reply. The Eyecup on my V did not came off (like on the XPro2 sometimes) but the rubber showed wear and tear after only a few uses (never seen that on the older X100 models I had).
Regarding the shutter button maybe flimsy was not the right wording. I sometimes had issues with firing the button. Seldomly it didn’t fire at all but most of the time I had a feeling that it „didn’t click when I clicked“. Kind of „being disconnected“ from the shutter if that makes any sense
@@tomwerner352 I think I know what you mean by the shutter button. It's a little different from the other cameras. I've never really noticed any issues but I think I understand what you are saying.
Hi Kevin great review as ever ,i have met you a couple of times at the NEC and you are always approachable and kind to spend time answering no doubt the same questions over and over. I am just going to ask one .I received the VI yesterday and i always liked the half case just to protect the base, and i cant find an answer to the question does the V fuji case fit the VI? would you or anyone else know if they have tried it? thanks Kevin and more power to you.
Thank you. And yes, as far as I know the cases will fit just fine 👍
Does the lens hood, lens covers, and UV filters I bought for the 100v work with the 100vi?
Yes they do.
X100 VI + TCL + WCL is for me the perfect camera, simply all i need - I'm waiting this camera since years, now i just need all the money.
Me just bought Nikon ZF….will wait to see this in person..looks good
Nice, Kevin! Hope you are doing great. Tomasz.
Thanks Tomasz. Hope you are well.
Interesting review 😎, I am just a lottery win away from upgrading from my X100 to this new camera. Kudos to Fuji, how they crammed all of that tech into that tiny body is beyond me.
Ah, a lottery win..... wouldn't that be nice :-)
I may pick one up as an all day carry around backup to my X T3 and X H2...
Great Review! Happy to see the Arsenal jersey... Good Taste! ;)
Great Gooners season so far :-)
Where is the xpro4??
You tell me....
thanks for your message 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Now someone needs to find a way of retrospectively applying the firmware/film simulations from the newer Fujis to older models..
I just want X-T5 guts in an X-E4 body. The X-100 series is great but I can’t get on board with a fixed lens camera. I’d buy one if I already had every lens that I want.
This. Holding out for a 40mpix X-E5 with IBIS. Instant pre-order. 🙂
They did everything I wanted with the X100V. See you in 2030 Fuji❤
Enjoy your VI, guys.
Totally agree. Just because a new camera comes out doesn't mean the previous one becomes bad.
For how long can you record video on that camera? The x100v had overheating issues and stopped after around 10min
I haven't recorded for a long period of time but the X Processor 5 has the new heat control technology so I would imagine longer than the V.
i can now take big print photos with this, make it my only camera
Kevin - what are your thoughts about the wide angle and telephoto adapters for the 23 MM? This is first X100 I’m serious about. Also, do you ever think the XE’s will get these upgrades? 😮
I have no idea about the XE line, but the WCL and TCLs work fine with the X100VI :-)
The Eterna Bleach Bypass looks really interesting. I'd get the camera for that alone.
Thanks for the video Kevin. It’s so expensive on presale here in Australia around $2,900 😢 as a Fujifilm customer for close to a decade I think this kind of price may lock out a lot of existing customers.
Everything is more expensive these days aren't they? It's a bit depressing just going to the grocery store here in the UK.
I purchased my x100v a couple of years ago, in Australia, for about $1400 AUD, brand new. They’re now going for $2400 if you can find one. Unfortunately Fujifilm Australia has priced its products way out of the reach of 99% of prosumers/enthusiasts. Maybe doctors and lawyers will be available to afford an X100VI. Not wanting to whinge but that’s the reality of the “Australia tax”…
Btw nice video Kev, as always.
Kev, we’re in the UK at the moment (Worcestershire). Nothing scientific here but groceries in general are cheaper in the UK than in Oz, with a few exceptions. Even allowing for our dismal currency conversion rate, we’re thoroughly enjoying cheaper goods over here. And the cooler weather. And friendly Brits…
That's good to hear. Though pretty much everything is between 10 & 20 % more expensive than it was a year ago. You should have come then lol :-)
You sure that price I not for the special release (1934 cameras). I believe that is selling for $1999 here.
Another vote for an X-Pro 4.
Like all X100 another winner.
Use to have a F. Great camera and huge bang for your buck. Thanks for sharing
Silver or Black I can't decide.. Is black just coating ?
I usually go for the black ones personally.
@@kevin_mullins Why?
Because I prefer it.
@@kevin_mullins nice ! And you don't mind the lack of dual slots for your professional work?
@@jheelanNo. I have dual slots in X-Pro3 and X-T5 etc so all covered ;-)
hi, thanks for the review. Your sound is a bit weird, are you using Adobe audio enhancement (Adobe AI podcast) ? From times to times it feels unnatural.
Think that's just my Welsh accent :-)
ahah funny answer, but i love your accent@@kevin_mullins. Are you using some kind of Reverb cancellation in post ?
@@adorevlisse Nope. Via my Rode Caster and SM7B. I probably need to tune the Rodecaster a bit better.
Hi Kevin do you still have an affiliation with Fujifilm? either comercial or otherwise
I'm no longer an ambassador, but I still class them as my friends :-).
They don't pay me to do this stuff, and yes, I do also have to buy the camera (I put my preorder in this morning).
Were you flying to Tokyo at your own expense?@@kevin_mullins
No. Do you go on business trips at your own expense?
My friends dont pay for any business trip I would go on.
Why not state your business affilations with Fuji.@@kevin_mullins
Fujifilm ask me to do talks/workshops and they pay me for it. That's business. Get over it.
They don't give me free cameras and I'm free to talk about their equipment in anyway I wish.
If you could get over your jealousy and look at other videos on my channel you will see plenty of times where I've called out elements of Fujifilm stuff that I don't like and videos where I've explained why I won't buy a specific thing.
I ordered mine at 1:30 this morning. Silver.
Nice!
Kevin, im torn between the x100VI or the GFX 50R with 50mm 3.5. I have bigger hands, 50 seems a better option, and the xpan file option. Where the VI has all the mod cons. I shoot documentary, lifestyle everyday stuff. Not sport. VI of course is cheaper
Very, very different cameras. You'll get incredible image quality with the GFX, but you won't have the portability or reactionary speed as the X100VI. Plus the price of lenses etc.
True. If you were me and had to decide, what way would you go? Is the 50R really laggy? Blackout etc?@@kevin_mullins
@erikleypoldt8275 I'd choose the 100VI over the 50R personally.
Do you prefer Silver or Black?
Personally, I prefer the black ones.
good review comrade legasov
Thanks!
Judging by the specs on paper this seems like a great upgrade to an amazing camera. However, I"m surprised that no one is talking about this camera being made in China. I have the X-T2(Japan) and the X-T3(China). And while the X-T3 is a better featured camera, the build quality isn't as good as the X-T2 and I'm curious if this is the case with the X100VI as opposed to the V.
The build and structure of the VI is identical to the V. I visited the Fujifilm factory last year in Sendai and spoke to the factory managers. If you look at my Fujicast podcast you can hear the interview.
Essentially, whether it's Japan, China or Philippines the quality is identical as all the machining and jigs are engineered in Sendai and the production is identical.
@@kevin_mullins Good to hear thank you Kevin
Finally!! Now to decide between this and the XT-5 23/2
Nice review - useful and decent update, IBIS is way overdue... small cheaper cameras from other brands have had IBIS for the last decade. Its the most important update for me. Weather sealing iscpretty much standard with some brands too. The 40mp sensor i could take or leave - its main benefit is to crop when yiu can't get close enough with the23mm lens. Pleased also they retained that23mm lens. Leica have done the same retaining their lens across the Q models. But Fuji is taking pi$$ with the price. IBIS should be included in all cameras anyway so you cant chatge extra for it but otherwise the camera is a nice spec bump but its not that big a deal. I don't feel excited at the value
I called my major retailer today and leaned my camera, pre-ordered days ago will not ship out with their first batch. I am starting to fear it will take a long time for me to get one, if I ever do. So I have to wonder what the point is of watching these review videos if I have no hope of getting this camera.
A more portable XT5 sounds good to me!
the XPro4 should be a statement as well. it should be this camera with screen like the one on the sony a7RV
Couldn’t pull the trigger right when it was released already owning the X-S20 so I waited a day in a half …. Now I wait 😂
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Awesome review Kevin .. now i need to preorder one .. haha
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Kevin, you've got a speech writer now?
I script 👍
Hey thanks for the review! I think this camera will be really popular. The 40 megapixel is awesome with a fixed lens system. So you can still crop if you want to. The ibis makes shooting still objects in low light a lot easier and helps with video. And the small size really helps with getting candid shots as people are less and less used to camera's nowadays. Pretty sure I will be picking one up as a special use camera.
Thanks for the review… good to see Fuji sticking to their beliefs.
I hope, and have an idea that we will see Fuji introducing a similar model with a 28mm equivalent lens… with the success of their Rich GR and Leica Q, and the obvious love for their own X70, it appears to be a “no brainier” especially considering Fuji’s loyal following 🫰🏻
I very much doubt there will ever be a 28mm X100 but who knows what the future holds.
Water¿? Build quality talk¿?!!! hahahah my Fuji X E4 was TWO times, I repeat: TWO times 100% under water! Cycling, crossing rivers. Water came put everywhere! The camera still works!!!! ;)))
People are calling it the Six, because going down the V.I. path opens a world of hurt, whenever Fuji releases a XVIII...
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"X100-6" - that's how Fujifilm is officially pronouncing the name
Yep. Though I guarantee most people will refer to it as VI.
Having had an x100f for a few year’s alongside my xt3 I decided to preorder the VI, sadly Fuji only supply this camera (like the V) to social media influencers and not loyal customers, as such I purchased a 23mm f2 and stuck it on my xt3, might just he saved myself £1600. Very disillusioned with Fuji, imagine a new iPhone that you couldn’t buy
I can assure you the VI isn't only supplied to influencers. I had to purchase mine (at full retail value) and I know many working photographers here in the UK that have got theirs. However, there is a back log in the ordering which I agree is annoying if your camera store can't get it to you quickly.
Of course we’re excited but I don’t see why I’d need to upgrade from the V. What makes you want to spend new money?
Ibis is nice but not having it has not crippled me at all.
Nobody "needs" to upgrade. Some people "want" to.
Welp I’ll be trading in my Nikon zf.