A camera I want to hate // Fujifilm X100Vi
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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This week I'm testing the Fujifilm X100 VI.
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The comment about the font size in the menus made me laugh out loud, because I completely agree! If the narrow font is readable, just make it all the same!
The Fujifilm menus are by far the most mental and nobody else even comes close 😆 There's not even just two fonts, I think they straight-up have the Instax trademarked logo as a menu item on the X-H2S, and it can't even connect to most of their current Instax printer lineup 🧐
Genuinely had me giggling ahahahah
6:40 that is a crime against humanity
the lettering and font size/stretch differences? If so, I agree whole heartedly
Even though it is aesthetically ugly, it is actually clever. This way, the absurd abbreviation mumbo-jumbo can be avoided, which often plagues other brands' menus. For example, this menu says:
- "Instax printer connection setting", instead of
- "Insx. prnt. conn. stg." or so... 🙂
The complaint about the menu typography is perfectly justified.
LOL!
I've found the X100 series to be a type of special treatment for photo hobbyists who have, for whatever reason, fallen out of love with their hobby. Most probably because one has fallen victim to the constant gear hustling in the (social) media, has accumulated mountains of gear which is to heavy and/or expensive to take out and ends up collecting dust. As a consequence, one doesn't use the cameras at all. Enter X100 which is so pretty you just have to pick it up and use - people ask you about it all the time which just adds to the excitement. After a while, you're into photography again and you don't mind taking a camera with you. At the same time, you're realizing: Actually, my trust old (--name your brand here--) wasn't so bad after all. Also, it was actually more fun to use and produced better results in this specific situation than that flashy X100. You end up returning to your old system / or another system. But a SYSTEM. You keep the X100 along for a while. Just in case. Then you realize the still crazy used prices and sell it - defending its original purpose because of the great resell value. And the cycle resets. That was my experience exactly and from what I am hearing from others >> not that uncommon.
That's an interesting comment.
Blew my mind with the neck strap trip. Borrowing that idea for sure. I have always just wrapped it around my hand too. Thanks for that!
The strap struggle at the beginning spoke to my soul haha.
designer here- no you're absolutely correct, people who switch fonts for the sake of content volume should go to jail. fix the content.
No, u.
Which rope strap are you using in this video? What length is it?
I would love to see you make another video on your photo editing process specifically using the fuji files
Please make another photo book. I feel like you have a TON of great more recent photos and find them extremely inspiring.
holy shit! that wrist strap trick has just changed my life i can’t lie.
I also used the neck strap for my wrist, but after years it was too uncomfortable for me. I've had a wrist strap for a week and NOW you come up with this tip! Too late!😅
Just remembered a time, prolly 50 years ago. I was cycling in Folkestone, and a running down from the station, turned a bit too sharply, and a camera he had on it's strap round his neck/shoulder, swung out and hit the steel railings. The SLR and lens parted company and the lens bounced across the road!
The black may look like a toy but the silver looks aesthetic. In fact, the black looks better than black Ricoh GRIII.
Ricoh is plastic construction. Literally a toy.
0:56 I aways used my neck strap as a wrist strap too, but you actually just changed my life with this tip
I have several Fuji cameras. TheX-T1 got me back into photography. Well designed, well made and the best UI and ergonomics of any camera brand. Personal preference obviously but they are always a joy to use.
That strap hack is fooking genius ! It's well over 40 yrs since i picked up my first SLR (Praktica from memory) , and i cant believe that i haven't tried this before. Mind blown.
Masterful cold open with music.
35mm at 1.5x is a 50mm equivalent for Full Frame. I just did a video with the 55mm Zeiss and 50mm Sony Crop and I wouldn't recommend to vlog using those lens especially in crop mode. Cheers!
Think it’s 23mm so the equivalent of a 35mm. There is a wide converter that’s the equivalent of 28mm and a tele converter that’s the equivalent of 50mm.
As the inbuilt mics and horizontal only screen limit its use for vlogging a better option is probably the XS20 and kit zoom.
Or for most amateur video makers the amazing iPhone 15 pro max and a rig…..
The different size lettering makes a lot of sense, IMHO. You see more words at first glance.
Hi Mr Popsys! Where did u get your camera strap from? Thank you!
Fun fact, the technique you mention at the very beginning is called the lark's head knot. It is really common in kite flying to attach line to the kite because its fast to tie, tightens with tension, but is easy to untie after.
I shoot wildlife and astro, so the X100 VI is absolutely not for me, but I tend to agree about the styling. Especially from the front it reminds me of that no-name junk you get for $100 on amazon, although im guessing the 'inspiration' is the other way around. At least the fuji takes quality images. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ And the menu font! How did that happen??? That better be fixed in a firmware update..
If I get another note that my preorder is not expected to be filled in May...I believe mine will get cancelled as well. I also was not a fan of the x100v (mostly the lack of IBIS didn't lend itself to the way I like to shoot). Giving this one a shot but not going to wait too long for it.
For us Boomers, this camera does not look like a toy. It looks like the first serious camera we started using.
Angelsey is gorgeous! The ice cream parlour in the car park behind you in the first picture is mint!
Thanks James. I'm happy with my A7CR and small Sigma I-Series primes. Whatever FL I need in a similar (but 61MP full frame) form factor. No wait either.
Thank you for informing us that you have no interest in unique features of the X100VI. Useful that.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc I'm sure the X100V is a fine camera. I previously shot an earlier X100S, so I am aware of some of the series features. I was just sharing my opinion that this is a fixed focal length camera, and there are some limitations with that. And the size of the A7CR (or A7CII) is not much different. Hope I didn't offend you 😉
I own the X100VI and I can‘t complain about the battery life at all. I was using it for a whole day when I was in Madrid, took around 500 photos even in burst mode and I had around 30% left at the end of the day. I wasn‘t shooting any video, just photo.
I was wondering have you tried the Nikon Zf ?
Don't forget to purchase the water-resistant accessory. Since you love a little rain lol
That wriststrap hack is embarrassingly clever, will never use anything else on my smaller cameras anymore.
I was quite excited about this camera but the more UA-cam videos I watch the more convinced I am that I should hold on to my Sony A7iii until the next Fujifilm iteration. I WANT a flip-out lcd screen for my next camera. It's not up for discussion.
The intro it's mindblowing! Thanks for the trick!
Hello James ! I wanted to know if you got a video explaining what setup you use to shoot your videos ? Or at least what products ? I imagine it’s your 24mm coupled with your a7IV but I guess you’re using a gimbal ? Thank you !!!
I really love the photos in this vid. Was it the Sony you took them with? If not then hate it all you want, the photos speak by themselves how good this little fellow is.
Damn that's pretty cool regarding the strap idea! Just tried with my rope strap on my 100V and works a charm thanks 😂
Its funny how we try and convince ourselves we need new gear. Do you still have the Ricoh that you bought with the 4omm fixed focal length? I would have thought that between your Sony and Ricoh... you would be sorted...
Blimey, I grew up near there. Used to camp in a friend’s garden in summer and go to the chip shop that was called Knockers (teenage sniggering). Haven’t been there in years. I love my X100t and can’t believe what they sell for given what I paid for it, used, some five years ago.
I got my X100vi on release day (very lucky), and 11 days later it was on it's way back to Fuji faulty, they had it for over a month and I have just received it back after repair, fingers crossed it's OK now
Greeting from Madeira. You would probably like it here. So many human made things in a very green nature.
I’ll be there the beginning of May😊
I used to live there, I really miss it! Amazing place
Hi! Is it Madeira on these photos?
I’m debating whether to get the 100VI or the XT5. I like the simplicity of the VI and it reminds me of my grandpas old Minolta HiMatic 7s. He always had that thing around his neck. It had a fixed lens. There’s a certain joy to simple shooting, but I’m planning on doing mostly nature and wildlife photography so the long focal length lenses are a no brainer.
There is even a video „tutorial“ on how to use a neck strap properly as a wrist strap. Basically put your hand through, go around once on the right, once around the left and you are good to go.
i want to like it, i really do, but the lack of interchangeable lenses really bothers me especially for the price. Ironically i shoot 50mm 90% of the time but even still, just having the flexibility is nice, and again if im going to spend that kind of money on a system, it needs to do all that i want to, not just be an addition to what ive already got
I have heard that its capable of shooting some sort of “compressed raw” (HEIF?). Would be interesting to see the mobile editing capabilities, if possible.
I love the neck strap - wrist strap tip xD
Hi James, I am in a quandary too about the X100VI. I think it is the best retro looking camera on the market with those lovely manual knobs. The jury is still out until all the hype has settled down,.
If that is all you want then get a X100S, T, F....or X-E1, 2, 3....or an XPro etc
I’ve got the V and bought it as soon as it was released. I’ve not been disappointed and I love it even though everything else I have is Nikon this all in one package is superb imo 😀
I do the same thing with my neck strap with just wrapping it around my wrist!
Good review. I've tried a few "cult cameras: GR Digital (the original - lens stopped extending), GR II (dust), the original X100 (autofocus problems and just didn't get on with it, despite loving 35mm focal length and getting some good photos). Luckily, most Leicas are well out of budget, even used, so I didn't go down that path. I think cult cams can be overhyped and can more easily disappoint than something less exciting. My most fun camera lately has been a Lumix GF6 that fits in my pocket and produces photos I'm pleased more often than the GR or the X100 did. Cost a lot less too.
I'm starting to like these fuji colors, dont really want to purchase a new camera since i have one. I recently found Fuji Film simulation settings for sony cameras and looking forward to giving it a try.
May have already been mentioned, but why not just get a variable ND for your Sony vlogging? Then you can just leave it on, quality is so good these days i doubrt it’d affect your photos
6:10. What are you doing to be constantly charging? I’ve used all versions of the X100 line except the S.. walk around with daily.. and get days of battery life.
The ND filter is very handy for stills. Battery life for me has been better than on the V.
I tried the X100f a number of times, but always ended up selling it. So I skipped the "V", but I do have a "VI" on order will to give it another chance. That all said, I think the XT-50 could be a better overall buy.
What recipe are you using in the video? :)
I love the neck strap, wrist strap tip xD
Interesting video as always. There is so much hype for the VI features. Not a camera for me, having owned the V. I have a XT5, XT1 and now a XE1. That will do, for now, good luck with your decision.
I watched this, not only because I subscribe but also because I thought I recognised where you were from holidays 40 years ago. Anyway, suspicions confirmed when I saw the name of the dinghy “pride of moelfre”. I think all landscapers should tell us where they are and if they don’t, they can go to jail too.
Love the channel.
I'd love Fuji to release a cheaper EVF-only body, perhaps with the option of a 27mm lens.
They could call it the X-E line! Would be nice if those came back in stock...
Good one!!
I'd like a new GRIII sized Fuji for my second camera, truly jeans pocketable, no EVF to reduce size. The X70 for example was a good start, update it.
Your videos always make me want to go out and shoot. This is of course my highest compliment ever. Cheers.
BTW I want to try a new daily camera. Has to be something other than Canon and under $500. Most importantly it has to be fun. Suggestions anyone?
When I started watching James he shot and loved Panasonic! Good options at under £500 if you look at older models and m43 eg G90, GX8, GX9.
Could someone help me find this colourful neck strap, please ?
You'll have plenty of time to chop and change your mind over the do i want one or shall i cancel it. Two months + so far for me. Neck strap tip, Doh why hadn't i thought of that myself lol.
There’s very little to hate about this series of camera. It looks cool, jpegs look great for those who don’t want to edit, and it’s small. My only gripe with it that was a dealbreaker is the manual focus experience. While being a film and leica Leica m user I just couldn’t stick with the autofocus of this camera. I much prefer manual focus lenses. Otherwise this camera is almost perfect.
Some more photos using the new camera please
Horses not going to work guy,, great image just not going to match the last 2 purchased so the office wall will remain incomplete for now I guess 🤣 👍🏻
What is all the fuss about the optical viewfinder about?
I think the only reason James ordered that camera is because it's the thing to have. Without the hype, he wouldn't have given it a second thought. GAS is real.
But what label will you print for a Fuji? Fudge??
Where can I get that strap?
It’s the camera emoji!!
"It's not mine.... but I've ordered one".
Classic James 😂
Man I just realized I haven’t seen your videos in at least a year. That’s wild how UA-cam be hating
Great images James. I’m sure it’s a fab camera but to me it looks cheap from the front. I’d get bored by the fixed focal length and does an APSC really need 40mp? I’ll stick to my Sony RX100 mkiii for a compact and my a7ii & a6500 for interchangeable lenses.
I got the X100 and realised I hate, absolutely HATE the 35mm equiv. focal length. For me it's such a non committal, in between, too scared to be wide too scared to be tight, focal range. Got the GR3x and am way happier with the 50mm equiv. (approx) focal length.
The ND filter is more useful for photography than you think. To maximise bokeh quality you should really use moderate mechanical shutter speeds… to maximise dynamic range you should consider turning on DR400%. This latter setting sets ISO to 400 minimum… and both together means you need the ND to reduce light, especially for wider apertures.
You've made a typo on the ISO. On the X100VI at DR400% it is minimum ISO *500* (and DR200% starts at ISO 250)
You've obviously typed DR400 and then the same 400 for ISO :)
@@JackBurton-qp4hc thanks for the clarification! I’ve only had the camera two weeks (usually use Sony and Canon), so I’m still working on the setup. Impressed so far.
@@albedo0point39
Ah ok, here's a free tip from a long time Fuji user.
If shooting jpegs and using ACROS then you want higher ISO, the higher the ISO the more grain you get.
ACROS alters level of grain depending on ISO setting. Higher ISO = more grain.
Shoot ACROS at ISO 3200 to see what I mean.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc thanks!
Actually this is my second Fuji… my other Fuji is a GSW690iii 😆. I’m a big fan of Astia, since that was my go-to film… need to try the others.
Thanks to keep the 10 to 15 minutes format 👍
I’ve got one on order too but won’t be holding my breath!
Anyone know the name of the blue/orange camera strap James is using?
What kind of camera strap is that?
I'm on the fence too. Ditched the V because the AF was poor (compared to Sony) for the kind of images I like to take. Have the VI on order so fingers crossed.
What kind of images?
Waiting for the Ricoh gr4.
@@mavfan1mainly family photos. Children running around, that kind of thing. It just couldn’t keep up - you’d have no problems for street photography etc though.
The VI will have identical AF to the V, since it's limited by the lens motor, not the cpu or sensor.
@@r423sdex Hoping but not expecting an EVF.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Welcome!
it's my favorite one-handed camera that I own.
I love the Fuji menus
Anyone know what neck strap that is??
That neck strap to wrist strap tip. Boof! Mind blown.
Bro! How much money do you have???
Sure you’ve talked about it before, but where did you get your camera strap? (I love it!)
In older videos, he said he got it on Etsy.
Saw that strap trick on Alex Munoz channel recently and haven't looked back!
40MP is too much unless you print large, will also need to upgrade your computer to deal with file size. Best time to buy a used x100v in my opinion
I was on the waiting list for the X100V for over a year before Fuji cancelled manufacturing that camera. The only D100V bodies I see are still selling at a premium. Madness. Never going to happen. I may never get a X100 body. Too bad. So sad.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
It's not too much, it provides much better resolution for cropping, which on a fixed length camera is very appreciated.
"40MP is too much"
Except for cropping, which is the point for this fixed lens camera.
I find myself in a similar Love/Hate relationship with these X100s. I owned an earlier model, sold it off thinking i’d get a then current x100v, which was before the TikTok madness began. I love its design objective, but there are too many concessions made for style over functionality (e.g. poor contact with aperture ring while holding it to your eye). The menu structure and naming needs to be completely burned down and rebuilt, better. And on and on. So here i sit, longing for one, yet despising Fuji designers for squandering the opportunity they had before them. Hmmm, that’s probably a definition of obsession. ;-)
Seems like they tried to make the X-Pro 4, and it's trying to be a few different things at once
What place is this? Lovely muted tones!
Yeah, I was thinking the same…Beautiful place!
unfortunately for Fuji with so many cheap 50 quid cameras online mimicking their aesthetic it may look toy like for some people. But the reason it's successful is something a lot of people push back on, it's a photography first camera with a tilt screen and an ovf. That is getting rarer and rarer now.
Its like hating kittens and puppies - we use a GFX100II with a bag of lenses including the 110mm T+s and the new 30mm T+S we have a Hass 907x with CFV100c (why can't you buy the back only?) all the new 2,5 lenses, 2 X2D's 2 GX680's, 1 GX690, and the two most used cameras in our studio are the X100vi and the GFX550r - with a bit of Leica M6 thrown in too - nope we don't know either - it just is
I had the V. Disliked it intensely so sold it. ( funnily, i liked a lot the original X100 ) Now more than happy with an olympus E3. Amongst others.
I hated this camera. So I went and got an M11 instead.
I couldn't care about the camera review but James, you convinced me to buy a camera WRIST STRAP and now you tell me I could be using my neck strap! Make your mind up please. Or make mine up.
Chill music
I do the exact same thing with my neck strap lol ✌️
Waiting for the next the lens will be upgraded
I think this will be my new camera... in 10 years time when I can afford it.