Todd, one of the best reviews I have seen! Down to earth, to the point. Thanks! I shoot my X100T for over 5 years now, love it. Gone to the X-Pro1 but soon realised, that I very much prefer the limitation of one camera/one lens. So liberating. No thinking which lenses, no camera bags etc. wonderful. Now the way I shoot, OVF, back screen off. Saves a ton of Batterie, last a day no problem. Recently switched to RAW and use the in-camera-raw-converter to apply the fujixweekly recipies. Works for me. Of course I don‘t come home with 1‘000 pictures to edit that way. 3small kids, not much free time, so I want to spend them shooting. I restrict myself to 36 shots per session, like film. Gotta say made me think a lot before klicking. Try the in camera converter once, amazing what you can get, all just with your camera, nothing else. I think it is great. Ps: still resist the impulse to upgrade. Don‘t think I will get better results....maybe in a year, when some cone to the used market 😉 Cheers from Switzerland!
Now, that’s a video to my taste. No loud silly songs, nice and calm talking. Also, at last a person who understands that a shutter release button makes the feeling worse instead of improving it...I thought I was the only one 😆 Yep, it’s a great little camera. I also only shoot raw and then pp to taste, although film simulations are really interesting most times. Maybe I feel familiar with your thoughts because I’m also many years in photography, 48 years...I know, I’m getting old. If I want to add something, as a pro too I enjoy the option to assign functions to buttons to emulate the habits that I use in my current pro gear, it just makes it easier for me. Great video, keep on the good work.
really pleased to have discovered your channel. i'm 76 years old & been shooting on and off since i received a kodak holiday camera for christmas. (it was made of bake-alite) when i was 15 years old. really great having a reviewer of your background speak of the fujii x 100 V in such clear & concise & meaningful terms. thx ! ... zen billings in canada
U made me smile, Zen. I'm 74 and also had a bakelite Kodak when I was about 9, and been shooting ever since. I'm getting an X100V partly because I can now barely lift my D750 DSLR let alone carry it places. Carry on shooting.
Moving closer and farther from the subject with one lens and not being lazy rings true. Was taught the same in military photo school. Glad the camera is working out for you.
One of the best X100V reviews I have seen. Your credentials speak for themselves. I like your thoughts about putting the ISO on auto but limiting it to 3,200. Do you usually use the camera in aperture priority most of the time? Your comment on using the Optical Viewfinder is a great tip to save battery life. You da man.
Thanks for the comment! I always have it in manual mode except for the auto ISO. I set the aperture and shutter speed. myself. Sometimes I will set the ISO as well.
Great video and great camera. I also own the silver one, still looking for a suitable case. Got the leather style case (consists of two parts), but absolutely does not allow to have any options installed, such as thumb rest or filters. Sent it back... The camera produces very nice photos, no need for a bigger camera and multiple lenses.
Great video, Todd! You just covered all the reasons why I love this camera. A total gem that teaches you to concentrate on your photography and not be distracted by a plethora of camera equipment.
GET THE BLACK ONE!!!!!!!. Hi Todd, great video. Switching from the Nikon system and normally at the long end of a 70-200mm the X100v gives me more than enough challenges. The focal length is not something I am used to, but I am getting better.. It is a cracking little camera and brings joy every time I hold it in hand. looking forward to hearing more of your adventures. Be lucky stay safe. (I got the black one)
@@Todd_Kuhns I use the EVF over the optical. Any adjustments shown live which is a big bonus for me. Try the multi exposure mode. Brilliant for doing light trails on roads at night. Up to 10 images..Bought it for fun and it has certainly been that. If you ever head over to London give me a shout and I''ll point you in the right direction. Bed time here in the UK. Have a great day.
Todd, that's a fantastic, practical review. Once you commit to shooting in RAW, it is such a simple shooting experience. I've been using the X100V for nearly a year, coming from Canon 5D MK2 and a 50mmF1.2L and my biggest delight was how light the Fuji is in comparison. Going out shooting no longer feels like going win an expedition ! Thanks again.
I'm thinking very hard about buying the Fuji X100V. You probably mentioned this in the video, but does it have a good depth of field, can it have a really blurry background? I love your review on this camera 📷 ❤️
Funny you should ask that. I am uploading a short right now about "good" depth of field. A 23mm lens on an apse sensor is a mid-wide angle lens. So, there is that in terms of the depth of field discussion. At f2 and at close range the DOF field is shallow enough that you may fight with getting the focus exactly where you want it. So, yes, you can get blurry backgrounds. However, you're not going to achieve the same sort of look that you can with a 200mm lens.
@@janschoice3855 It is a fun camera that will push you to be creative and make you want to take photographs. And it will draw attention so be ready to talk to people about it.
@@Todd_Kuhns I'm 61 and I've been taking pictures for 50 years, but I'm not a professional. But a camera with these setting options and dials really appeals to me. I do know everything about ISO, shutter speed and aperture. The camera seem to be sold out everywhere now, so I have to be patient! 📷❤️
This is such a good presentation. You just confirmed once again, why I have owned several generations of this camera. The X100V is really a wonderful improvement. Regards…Wayne
My first Fuji camera was the original 12mp X100 and I loved it. From there it was the X100F and now the X100V I just love the system. The leaf shutter, OVF/EVF, the built in ND filter, dials, dials, dials and it's so damn sexy!!! Nice video....
I like how you have the exact same wrist strap as me 😃 Regarding the film simulations, I think it’s certainly worth exploring them a bit, and maybe shooting JPEG+Raw, as they offer some kinds of colour shifts that are very difficult to reproduce in Lightroom or Capture One - for example, in many of them the saturation and hue of various colours changes depending on luminosity, in a non-linear way. I know both those applications have Fuji-supported replications of the film sims, but they’re not quite as good as the ‘real thing’, especially in bright highlights.
Excellent and to the point. Great little camera and I have one for the same reason.....to take anywhere as and when. The other great feature that is on there is the built in 4 stop ND filter.
Thanks for the question. I don't usually transfer images straight from the camera to my phone. I usually download the images to my computer, process them and then send any to my phone that I want to share or whatever. However, my experience with the Fuji app isn't great. When I have tried its inconsistent and can be frustrating. I have heard that there is a new version of the app in the works. If that is true I will be one of the first to try it and will be hoping that it is much much better.
Hi Todd, Thanks for this great review! I‘m currently thinking about getting a X100V for the same purposes as you. I‘m really impressed by this retro touch and the ease of use with these manual dials etc. I already have a Mirrorless camera with some lenses but I often leave it at home because I think it‘s to big to take it with me when I don‘t plan to go shooting for a specific or planned purpose. The only thing I‘m a little bit worried about is that I would get into a second system with this. I don‘t have any experience with other systems than sony. From your experience; Is it common to get used to different systems quickly, means you can switch your ‚brain setting‘ directly to another system as you are picking up the camera, or does it normally take a lot of time when you start shooting? (For sure, after you learned everything in detail) In short, do you think the x100v can increase the creativity or could it just be decreasing it by being confused always when you switch between 2 different systems?
I shoot with a Canon system and have since 2003. Owning the x100V took a little getting used to in terms of the menus being set up differently but I have had no issues going back and forth. I shoot with my Canon regularly. I wouldn't let the two system issue stand in your way.
@@natelandwaterbridge I also shoot Sony and have the x100v...i love this camera,great fun to use and walk around with,but....I got this before Sony released the 35mm f1.4,if I could go back I would have got the lens instead....the x100v is a joy to use though.
@@martinpickard5818 Thanks for your answer! I just picked up a X100V the day before yesterday and I'm really impressed by its build quality and especially by it's great usability and menus. Autofocus is not the fastest (I only tested indoors in not greatest light conditions) but it's something I expected and can live with it. So far I'm super happy with this purchase. Sony 35mm 1.4 would definitely be an amazing piece of glass, but the whole system would in my opinion be too big for everyday use. I would again just leave it at home too often. :)
Hi Todd, Glad a ran across your UA-cam channel. Your review of the x100v was exceptional. Like others mentioned, right to the point. I did subscribe 🙂 I am a Fuji X shooter, and want a fun everyday addition camera. I just purchased the x100v, should be here in a view days. Looking forward to it. I look forward to seeing more videos, and thanks again, Tom PS - how do you like that Gordy strap?
Thanks for the comment. As for the strap. I love it. Small, doesn't take a lot of room in a bag, confidence that it is connected to my wrist and I won't drop the camera. Only downside would be if I need both hands for something then I have to set the camera down. So, if I was walking around a city exploring and shooting, I might attach a neck strap so my hands are free to purchase a coffee or something....
Wow, good question. Really, I think you'd have to ask if the lenses you are using on the Canon are sharper. Not the camera itself. Canon glass, especially the L series are very sharp. So, what lenses are you using?
@@Todd_Kuhns Thanks for your prompt response, I'm using mainly kit lens 18-55 . I use also the 24mm 2.8 and the 50mm 1.8 but this one too soft, not sharp.
Great video Todd! thanks for the reviews. Do you find that those that rave about the "recipes" have never shot film? Do they rave because they've seen an image somewhere in a book, or magazine or even digitally and it affects them? I wonder if they realize that the image they are viewing had to make it through the photographer, lab, printer and time? I always find it funny that people never consider that their recipe isn't just the characteristics of the film.
Great questions. I am not sure. When digital first hit everyone was into all the crazy looks you could now give your images. Including me. Why it is such a thing now I can only guess. Some of what I see is very beautiful and well done, though.
That's a great question, I have shot film before, I understand and appreciate the effort that goes into developing and scanning the negatives but the reason I'm in love with the X100V recipes is because I can now shoot with various film looks without spending the money. That probably sounds silly as photography is an expensive hobby but I think if you can have a camera with a load of different film looks, it's brilliant. Plus if anyone was to make film recipes I'm sure Fujifilm are the best people to do it.
I think people want a bit of that soul and character film had, a more organic look, less digital. But with the convenience of the digital workflow. A lot of people like me don‘t have time nor the knowledge to spend hours in front of a computer to do post, with applying some recipies (fujixweekly.com) based on filmsimulations in camera we give the pictures a bit of that ‚difference‘ that makes us happy. I can only speak for myself of course. Cheers PS: I still shoot Film 😉
@@michel559 I understand where you’re coming from. I guess my point is that how do you know what you’re getting is actually simulating what it’s suppose to simulate? There were and are still too many variables in film photography to say definitively that this is what Fuji Velvia was suppose to look like. There are general film characteristics of that film, but they never guaranteed you’d get a specific look.
@@robinstone564 ah I get it, sorry, a bonus from non native english speaker 😉. Yeah of course, they are certainly not accurate but maybe give a certain vibe in that direction. I did use some Kodachrome recipe which is not the real thing by far, but the mood/vibe did look good on those specific pics. But obv someone that has never shot film wouldn‘t know when to use which simulation....but at the end, all that matter is that you like it...😉
I typically shoot raw plus jpeg. I strive to achieve the look I want with the jpeg. However if it doesn’t come out how I want I still have the raw to tweak any way I want. Most of the time I can achieve what I want with the jpeg. Thanks for the review.
I wish to start part time photography business xpro3 + 56 mm is bit out of budget..i wish to stick to natural light potraits.. I am thinking of buying x100v use daily to hone skills -mainly composition and uderstanding lights(i am bad at both of them😒😒)... And rent canon/sony gears depending on client's requirement.... What u think do i have good plan??
I think the x100 is an excellent camera to learn with and perfect your skills. It is not the perfect all around portrait camera because of the fixed lens. However, there is an adaptor you can add which makes the focal length longer. I haven't used it to give any advice but that would give you a better portrait focal length. Renting gear is a good idea but depending how often you need to do it you might find it inconvenient. I can't say much negative about the x100V but if you really want to concentrate on portraiture I would think seriously about other options before I spend $1400. You say x-pro 3 is to expensive, have you looked into an x-pro 2? Just a thought.
Nice video mate. Fuji colour science is the best there is, at least IMHO. (Canon is second and I shoot both.) For people, Fuji is a no brainer. Shoot up to 12000iso and you have beautiful people pictures.
Obviously they should get a black one 😂 But as I am so attached to a 35 on my a7ii I am thinking hard if I shouldn’t switch to this camera even if it is a bit to expensive for me
You know, that is a tricky choice. I am not familiar with Sony to know the image quality issue that you would need to compare. I can say that the x100 is very good quality and the simplicity of the camera is awesome. The size makes it ideal to take everywhere. The fixed lens isn't a huge problem. I have adjusted to just be more mobile. No regrets from me with this camera. Thanks for the comment!
Hi Todd, great review. Thanks for it, one struggle that I have is that I find the pictures to be really low quality. I mean its probably something I am doing as when I transfer it to my computer or put it online, the quality of the pictures are not appetizing. Do you have idea why that might be or any tips for the settings? Thanks, Alishah
I can tell you what I do and say that I am thrilled with the quality. I shoot in RAW 99% of the time. The 1% that I would shoot in jpeg is a job that I shoot a lot of images like a wedding. I have the quality set at the highest possible. I process most images in Lightroom and export those at the highest quality settings I can. When saving for web use, if I am in Photoshop I go to file>export>save for web and that process yields better results for online use. I really hope that helps. You should be getting awesome quality out of this camera.
The camera sounds like just what I would want except for one thing. I am so used to using with cameras with optical image stabilization that it is hard to imagine going without it. I find OIS extremely useful in many low light situations. It allows me to take handheld exposures of up to one second and use relatively low ISO's as a result. With the X100V, I would have to shoot at faster shutter speeds which translates to higher ISO's. That would mean lower image quality.
That is a very interesting comment and good point. I never had a camera with stabilization so it wasn't a concern. However, now that I have the xt-4 I am seeing the benefit. The one thing I am hearing that would improve the x100 for the next version is stabilization. Maybe they will add it????
I’m not a fashion accessory guy, either, but your comment sounds pretty judgmental. Let people be who they are - whether they’re into appearance (“fashion accessories”) or more pragmatic in their approach to life. Your comment could also apply to people who like to customize their cars (after all, its just transportation), decorate their homes (at the end of the day, its just shelter), or even clothing styles (it’s just covering for the body). Are these things all “pathetic” in your eyes? Let people express themselves - isn’t that what photography itself is all about?
I bought one and end up returning within a week. The reason I returned because poor dynamic range and low light performance compared to my Nikon Z6. Yes I do understand it's not a right comparison but $1400 is too expensive for 99% those everyday shots that I can get it from any flagship phone.
I did a video a little while ago comparing the x100 to an iPhone. I think your point is valid depending on what you need the x100 to do. Thanks for the comment.
Yea. The Z6 spoiled me with its dynamic range and low light capabilities too. However, I wanted to try out Fuji’s film simulations and the recipes that are out there. Got an X-t1 for a couple hundred bucks and love it! Paired it up with vintage Nikkor and other lenses and am having a ball.
I find that the focus can be trusted. I have not had problems. I do it in a wedding situation to preserve the batteries. I see your point and if your not comfortable with the ovf then the solution would be three or four batteries on hand. Thanks for the comment!
After 16 years I stopped using raw about two years ago and realized for my photography it’s more important to nail the exposure.
I shoot raw but I completely agree with you comment that it is more important to nail the exposure. You are absolutely right.
Todd, one of the best reviews I have seen! Down to earth, to the point. Thanks!
I shoot my X100T for over 5 years now, love it. Gone to the X-Pro1 but soon realised, that I very much prefer the limitation of one camera/one lens. So liberating. No thinking which lenses, no camera bags etc. wonderful.
Now the way I shoot, OVF, back screen off. Saves a ton of Batterie, last a day no problem. Recently switched to RAW and use the in-camera-raw-converter to apply the fujixweekly recipies. Works for me. Of course I don‘t come home with 1‘000 pictures to edit that way. 3small kids, not much free time, so I want to spend them shooting. I restrict myself to 36 shots per session, like film. Gotta say made me think a lot before klicking. Try the in camera converter once, amazing what you can get, all just with your camera, nothing else. I think it is great.
Ps: still resist the impulse to upgrade. Don‘t think I will get better results....maybe in a year, when some cone to the used market 😉
Cheers from Switzerland!
Thanks for the comment! Made my day. Loved the insight as well.
Now, that’s a video to my taste. No loud silly songs, nice and calm talking.
Also, at last a person who understands that a shutter release button makes the feeling worse instead of improving it...I thought I was the only one 😆
Yep, it’s a great little camera. I also only shoot raw and then pp to taste, although film simulations are really interesting most times. Maybe I feel familiar with your thoughts because I’m also many years in photography, 48 years...I know, I’m getting old.
If I want to add something, as a pro too I enjoy the option to assign functions to buttons to emulate the habits that I use in my current pro gear, it just makes it easier for me.
Great video, keep on the good work.
Jordan, thanks for watching and thanks for the comments! Glad you liked the video and I appreciate your input.
X100 series are such great cameras to pick up and go out and shoot.
really pleased to have discovered your channel. i'm 76 years old & been shooting on and off since i received a kodak holiday camera for christmas. (it was made of bake-alite) when i was 15 years old. really great having a reviewer of your background speak of the fujii x 100 V in such clear & concise & meaningful terms. thx ! ... zen billings in canada
You made my day. Thanks for the comment!
U made me smile, Zen. I'm 74 and also had a bakelite Kodak when I was about 9, and been shooting ever since. I'm getting an X100V partly because I can now barely lift my D750 DSLR let alone carry it places. Carry on shooting.
@@paulddb1 nice hearing from you paul, i sure get what your saying about carrying heavy equipment !
The review is superb. I stayed till the end. kudos
Thank you! Your comment made my day.
Excellent review, Todd. Your insight and knowledge of keeping it simple comes shining through. Thanks!
Thank you for the comment and for watching!
Moving closer and farther from the subject with one lens and not being lazy rings true. Was taught the same in military photo school. Glad the camera is working out for you.
One of the best X100V reviews I have seen. Your credentials speak for themselves. I like your thoughts about putting the ISO on auto but limiting it to 3,200. Do you usually use the camera in aperture priority most of the time? Your comment on using the Optical Viewfinder is a great tip to save battery life.
You da man.
Thanks for the comment! I always have it in manual mode except for the auto ISO. I set the aperture and shutter speed. myself. Sometimes I will set the ISO as well.
@@Todd_Kuhns I should have known that a real pro shoots on manual. My bad.
@@robertross8565 Haha. A lot of pros shoot in aperture priority and such. Auto ISO isn't truly manual.
@@Todd_Kuhns That makes sense.
Best video I seen in a long time.... Thank you.
Wow, thanks for watching and thank you for the comment! Made my day.
Great video and great camera. I also own the silver one, still looking for a suitable case. Got the leather style case (consists of two parts), but absolutely does not allow to have any options installed, such as thumb rest or filters. Sent it back...
The camera produces very nice photos, no need for a bigger camera and multiple lenses.
Thanks for the comment! I've not search for a case for mine but I could seeing finding a good one might be tough.
Great video, Todd! You just covered all the reasons why I love this camera. A total gem that teaches you to concentrate on your photography and not be distracted by a plethora of camera equipment.
Thanks for the comment, Joe!
GET THE BLACK ONE!!!!!!!. Hi Todd, great video. Switching from the Nikon system and normally at the long end of a 70-200mm the X100v gives me more than enough challenges. The focal length is not something I am used to, but I am getting better.. It is a cracking little camera and brings joy every time I hold it in hand. looking forward to hearing more of your adventures. Be lucky stay safe. (I got the black one)
Great to hear! "got the black one" made me laugh. Enjoy it.
@@Todd_Kuhns I use the EVF over the optical. Any adjustments shown live which is a big bonus for me. Try the multi exposure mode. Brilliant for doing light trails on roads at night. Up to 10 images..Bought it for fun and it has certainly been that. If you ever head over to London give me a shout and I''ll point you in the right direction. Bed time here in the UK. Have a great day.
@@R8135003 Awesome, will do!
Getting this camera in black is like getting a Ferrari in green.
@@WRNPR That's funny. thanks for the laugh this morning.
Todd, that's a fantastic, practical review. Once you commit to shooting in RAW, it is such a simple shooting experience. I've been using the X100V for nearly a year, coming from Canon 5D MK2 and a 50mmF1.2L and my biggest delight was how light the Fuji is in comparison. Going out shooting no longer feels like going win an expedition ! Thanks again.
Thanks for the comment! I'm a Canon shooting also and you're right, much different experience between the two for going to out to shoot.....
I'm thinking very hard about buying the Fuji X100V. You probably mentioned this in the video, but does it have a good depth of field, can it have a really blurry background? I love your review on this camera 📷 ❤️
Funny you should ask that. I am uploading a short right now about "good" depth of field. A 23mm lens on an apse sensor is a mid-wide angle lens. So, there is that in terms of the depth of field discussion. At f2 and at close range the DOF field is shallow enough that you may fight with getting the focus exactly where you want it. So, yes, you can get blurry backgrounds. However, you're not going to achieve the same sort of look that you can with a 200mm lens.
@@Todd_Kuhns I can feel your love for photography and manual settings through the video! I've really fallen in love with the Fuji X100V. 📷 ❤️
@@janschoice3855 It is a fun camera that will push you to be creative and make you want to take photographs. And it will draw attention so be ready to talk to people about it.
@@Todd_Kuhns I'm 61 and I've been taking pictures for 50 years, but I'm not a professional. But a camera with these setting options and dials really appeals to me. I do know everything about ISO, shutter speed and aperture. The camera seem to be sold out everywhere now, so I have to be patient! 📷❤️
@@janschoice3855 I've heard they're not easy to find right now. Which is unfortunate but it is worth the wait. Enjoy it when you finally get it!
This is such a good presentation. You just confirmed once again, why I have owned several generations of this camera. The X100V is really a wonderful improvement. Regards…Wayne
Thank you! You made my evening.
My first Fuji camera was the original 12mp X100 and I loved it. From there it was the X100F and now the X100V I just love the system. The leaf shutter, OVF/EVF, the built in ND filter, dials, dials, dials and it's so damn sexy!!! Nice video....
Thanks for the comment. It is a sexy camera!
I like how you have the exact same wrist strap as me 😃
Regarding the film simulations, I think it’s certainly worth exploring them a bit, and maybe shooting JPEG+Raw, as they offer some kinds of colour shifts that are very difficult to reproduce in Lightroom or Capture One - for example, in many of them the saturation and hue of various colours changes depending on luminosity, in a non-linear way.
I know both those applications have Fuji-supported replications of the film sims, but they’re not quite as good as the ‘real thing’, especially in bright highlights.
Thanks for that info. I will look at it more closely. And, yea, I like the strap.
Excellent and to the point. Great little camera and I have one for the same reason.....to take anywhere as and when. The other great feature that is on there is the built in 4 stop ND filter.
Thanks for the comment and for watching. Appreciate it!
What about the connectivity of X100V? Easy to transfert one's shot to one's phone? Thanks,Todd.
Thanks for the question. I don't usually transfer images straight from the camera to my phone. I usually download the images to my computer, process them and then send any to my phone that I want to share or whatever. However, my experience with the Fuji app isn't great. When I have tried its inconsistent and can be frustrating. I have heard that there is a new version of the app in the works. If that is true I will be one of the first to try it and will be hoping that it is much much better.
I like this video. You are good and natural in front of the camera! well done!
Thanks for the comment! Means a lot.
Hi Todd,
Thanks for this great review!
I‘m currently thinking about getting a X100V for the same purposes as you. I‘m really impressed by this retro touch and the ease of use with these manual dials etc.
I already have a Mirrorless camera with some lenses but I often leave it at home because I think it‘s to big to take it with me when I don‘t plan to go shooting for a specific or planned purpose.
The only thing I‘m a little bit worried about is that I would get into a second system with this. I don‘t have any experience with other systems than sony. From your experience; Is it common to get used to different systems quickly, means you can switch your ‚brain setting‘ directly to another system as you are picking up the camera, or does it normally take a lot of time when you start shooting? (For sure, after you learned everything in detail)
In short, do you think the x100v can increase the creativity or could it just be decreasing it by being confused always when you switch between 2 different systems?
I shoot with a Canon system and have since 2003. Owning the x100V took a little getting used to in terms of the menus being set up differently but I have had no issues going back and forth. I shoot with my Canon regularly. I wouldn't let the two system issue stand in your way.
Thanks a lot for your opinion. I‘ll definitely give it a try. 😀
@@natelandwaterbridge I also shoot Sony and have the x100v...i love this camera,great fun to use and walk around with,but....I got this before Sony released the 35mm f1.4,if I could go back I would have got the lens instead....the x100v is a joy to use though.
@@martinpickard5818 Thanks for your answer! I just picked up a X100V the day before yesterday and I'm really impressed by its build quality and especially by it's great usability and menus. Autofocus is not the fastest (I only tested indoors in not greatest light conditions) but it's something I expected and can live with it. So far I'm super happy with this purchase.
Sony 35mm 1.4 would definitely be an amazing piece of glass, but the whole system would in my opinion be too big for everyday use. I would again just leave it at home too often. :)
Hi Todd,
Glad a ran across your UA-cam channel. Your review of the x100v was exceptional. Like others mentioned, right to the point. I did subscribe 🙂
I am a Fuji X shooter, and want a fun everyday addition camera. I just purchased the x100v, should be here in a view days. Looking forward to it.
I look forward to seeing more videos, and thanks again, Tom
PS - how do you like that Gordy strap?
Thanks for the comment. As for the strap. I love it. Small, doesn't take a lot of room in a bag, confidence that it is connected to my wrist and I won't drop the camera. Only downside would be if I need both hands for something then I have to set the camera down. So, if I was walking around a city exploring and shooting, I might attach a neck strap so my hands are free to purchase a coffee or something....
A great video. well presented. the experience shows.
Hey, thanks for the comment!
Great review, love your style, love your knowledge, so l subscribed!
Thank you! Appreciate it.
Hello Todd, thanks for that vid. You're talking about Canon...I'm currently using a Canon EOS 250D, I'm wondering if the X100V is sharper...
Wow, good question. Really, I think you'd have to ask if the lenses you are using on the Canon are sharper. Not the camera itself. Canon glass, especially the L series are very sharp. So, what lenses are you using?
@@Todd_Kuhns Thanks for your prompt response, I'm using mainly kit lens 18-55 . I use also the 24mm 2.8 and the 50mm 1.8 but this one too soft, not sharp.
@@hardos162 Yea, the kit lens probably isn't super sharp. I'd think the 24 would be.
Great video. Thank you for the tips and ideas. From Brazil.
Marcos, thanks for watching! I greatly appreciate it.
I love this camera and enjoy the fixed lens,I do however also enjoy the compression longer focal lengths give as well.
thanks for the comment!
Great video Todd , in the next VI I’d like to have IBS
Oh yes! Good point. I've done a couple video clips that needed IBS, I'm not as steady as I like to think I am.
Great video Todd! thanks for the reviews. Do you find that those that rave about the "recipes" have never shot film? Do they rave because they've seen an image somewhere in a book, or magazine or even digitally and it affects them? I wonder if they realize that the image they are viewing had to make it through the photographer, lab, printer and time? I always find it funny that people never consider that their recipe isn't just the characteristics of the film.
Great questions. I am not sure. When digital first hit everyone was into all the crazy looks you could now give your images. Including me. Why it is such a thing now I can only guess. Some of what I see is very beautiful and well done, though.
That's a great question, I have shot film before, I understand and appreciate the effort that goes into developing and scanning the negatives but the reason I'm in love with the X100V recipes is because I can now shoot with various film looks without spending the money. That probably sounds silly as photography is an expensive hobby but I think if you can have a camera with a load of different film looks, it's brilliant. Plus if anyone was to make film recipes I'm sure Fujifilm are the best people to do it.
I think people want a bit of that soul and character film had, a more organic look, less digital. But with the convenience of the digital workflow. A lot of people like me don‘t have time nor the knowledge to spend hours in front of a computer to do post, with applying some recipies (fujixweekly.com) based on filmsimulations in camera we give the pictures a bit of that ‚difference‘ that makes us happy. I can only speak for myself of course.
Cheers
PS: I still shoot Film 😉
@@michel559 I understand where you’re coming from. I guess my point is that how do you know what you’re getting is actually simulating what it’s suppose to simulate? There were and are still too many variables in film photography to say definitively that this is what Fuji Velvia was suppose to look like. There are general film characteristics of that film, but they never guaranteed you’d get a specific look.
@@robinstone564 ah I get it, sorry, a bonus from non native english speaker 😉. Yeah of course, they are certainly not accurate but maybe give a certain vibe in that direction. I did use some Kodachrome recipe which is not the real thing by far, but the mood/vibe did look good on those specific pics. But obv someone that has never shot film wouldn‘t know when to use which simulation....but at the end, all that matter is that you like it...😉
I typically shoot raw plus jpeg. I strive to achieve the look I want with the jpeg. However if it doesn’t come out how I want I still have the raw to tweak any way I want. Most of the time I can achieve what I want with the jpeg. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the comment. You're system seems smart to me for sure.
Love your video, keep it up 👊
Thanks Jeffrey, means a ton to hear that.
Super helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome. Thank you for watching.
I wish to start part time photography business xpro3 + 56 mm is bit out of budget..i wish to stick to natural light potraits.. I am thinking of buying x100v use daily to hone skills -mainly composition and uderstanding lights(i am bad at both of them😒😒)...
And rent canon/sony gears depending on client's requirement.... What u think do i have good plan??
I think the x100 is an excellent camera to learn with and perfect your skills. It is not the perfect all around portrait camera because of the fixed lens. However, there is an adaptor you can add which makes the focal length longer. I haven't used it to give any advice but that would give you a better portrait focal length. Renting gear is a good idea but depending how often you need to do it you might find it inconvenient. I can't say much negative about the x100V but if you really want to concentrate on portraiture I would think seriously about other options before I spend $1400. You say x-pro 3 is to expensive, have you looked into an x-pro 2? Just a thought.
Budget option: xpro 2 + Viltrox 56 1.4 🤙🏽
Nice video mate. Fuji colour science is the best there is, at least IMHO. (Canon is second and I shoot both.) For people, Fuji is a no brainer. Shoot up to 12000iso and you have beautiful people pictures.
Thank you for the comment. Yes, very impressed with the Fuji.
Obviously they should get a black one 😂
But as I am so attached to a 35 on my a7ii I am thinking hard if I shouldn’t switch to this camera even if it is a bit to expensive for me
You know, that is a tricky choice. I am not familiar with Sony to know the image quality issue that you would need to compare. I can say that the x100 is very good quality and the simplicity of the camera is awesome. The size makes it ideal to take everywhere. The fixed lens isn't a huge problem. I have adjusted to just be more mobile. No regrets from me with this camera. Thanks for the comment!
@@Todd_Kuhns then again I am quite fond of 50mm on apsc, so… 😃
@@FlosBlog xpro3 then I'd have to say.....
@@Todd_Kuhns yeah that’s probably right
Hi Todd, great review. Thanks for it, one struggle that I have is that I find the pictures to be really low quality. I mean its probably something I am doing as when I transfer it to my computer or put it online, the quality of the pictures are not appetizing. Do you have idea why that might be or any tips for the settings?
Thanks,
Alishah
I can tell you what I do and say that I am thrilled with the quality. I shoot in RAW 99% of the time. The 1% that I would shoot in jpeg is a job that I shoot a lot of images like a wedding. I have the quality set at the highest possible. I process most images in Lightroom and export those at the highest quality settings I can. When saving for web use, if I am in Photoshop I go to file>export>save for web and that process yields better results for online use. I really hope that helps. You should be getting awesome quality out of this camera.
Good review Todd. Get a decent microphone for your YT video, like Rode compact. Your voice in this video is too dim(even on maximal volume).
Thanks for the comment. Working on my audio consistency. Room for improvement for sure.
good Job
The camera sounds like just what I would want except for one thing. I am so used to using with cameras with optical image stabilization that it is hard to imagine going without it. I find OIS extremely useful in many low light situations. It allows me to take handheld exposures of up to one second and use relatively low ISO's as a result. With the X100V, I would have to shoot at faster shutter speeds which translates to higher ISO's. That would mean lower image quality.
That is a very interesting comment and good point. I never had a camera with stabilization so it wasn't a concern. However, now that I have the xt-4 I am seeing the benefit. The one thing I am hearing that would improve the x100 for the next version is stabilization. Maybe they will add it????
Oh dear. Obsessing over fashion accessories is really pathetic. At the end of the day it’s just a camera. Albeit one that’s a joy to use.
I’m not a fashion accessory guy, either, but your comment sounds pretty judgmental. Let people be who they are - whether they’re into appearance (“fashion accessories”) or more pragmatic in their approach to life. Your comment could also apply to people who like to customize their cars (after all, its just transportation), decorate their homes (at the end of the day, its just shelter), or even clothing styles (it’s just covering for the body). Are these things all “pathetic” in your eyes? Let people express themselves - isn’t that what photography itself is all about?
I bought one and end up returning within a week. The reason I returned because poor dynamic range and low light performance compared to my Nikon Z6. Yes I do understand it's not a right comparison but $1400 is too expensive for 99% those everyday shots that I can get it from any flagship phone.
I did a video a little while ago comparing the x100 to an iPhone. I think your point is valid depending on what you need the x100 to do. Thanks for the comment.
Yea. The Z6 spoiled me with its dynamic range and low light capabilities too. However, I wanted to try out Fuji’s film simulations and the recipes that are out there. Got an X-t1 for a couple hundred bucks and love it! Paired it up with vintage Nikkor and other lenses and am having a ball.
Why would one prefer the viewfinder over the screen? You don't know if it's in focus, you don't know how the final image will come out
I find that the focus can be trusted. I have not had problems. I do it in a wedding situation to preserve the batteries. I see your point and if your not comfortable with the ovf then the solution would be three or four batteries on hand. Thanks for the comment!