Enjoyed hearing your perspective. As a hobbyist who takes photos to document life, I find I have a soft spot for fixed lens cameras. Going out I used to agonize over which lens to bring and then end up just bringing my whole kit. Having the X100V has been so liberating and surprisingly versatile.
I think this camera will be seen as a future classic, and may well become highly collectible. I call it my "Poor Man's Leica". It's the culmination of successive improvements to the X100 line and now with new, sharp. lens and weather-sealing, it may have reached the point when a new model isn't worth the upgrade. I'm slowly adding my own customised Film simulations but mostly shoot "Classic Neg" in full Auto mode. It's silent in operation and has superb manual focus option (back-button focus in Manual, Focus Peaking, and distance/DoF indicator... real game-changers for Street photography). Silent operation and instant response in Manual focus mean you can grab those precious moments quickly and discretely. It a perfect camera to grab when you go away for the weekend and don't want to carry a big bag full of gear.
I've concluded so much of the hype surrounding this one has almost nothing to do with its spec so much as how it has managed to inspire shooters to get back to basics and shoot for the fun and passion of it. It's easy to get sucked into thinking newer is always better. Bigger is better. More complex is better. I'm not sure that the X100V (or a Leica or anything else) is the only way to find the zen in going out and capturing beauty for its own sake, but if that's what it takes for some, more power to it.
Being inspired to take more photos by a piece of gear, or even, a piece of gear not getting in the way of inspiration is a quality I wish more reviewers explored. The tech side of these cameras and newer is all very cool, and it's definitely nice to play with the latest and greatest. But realistically the best camera you can ever buy is the one that's going to allow you and facilitate you taking the best and more enjoyable photos. Which I'm going to have to agree is likely the real 'killer' feature of the Fuji.
Even if you own pro gear, when you have a quality camera like this that’s always with you to document life, some of your best/favorite photos will inevitably be taken with it. This is a great secondary camera for anyone.
The Fuji x100f is in my setup for more than 2 years.. always around my neck! my friends get at almost every party, festival, etc. mega cool photos of me, because she is just always with me. dear Fujigang be glad that you have this camera!
I bought the X100V in 2020 because we had a baby in 2019. The idea was to have a powerful compact camera to document life and my family. It was great at first. But now that my daughter is older and is always moving, the AF has become frustrating. Been bringing my Sony Alpha out on family trips more frequently for that reason. But for a walk-around camera, it takes great photos and colors are amazing.
I did the exact same thing. I don't have any other cameras though, this was my first step from phone since the P&S Canon Ixus days. It's been frustrating at times, learning the basics etc. But I still use it and love it.
If the XH2 is any indicator, Fuji has taken care of the AF complaint and the new crop of cameras will be on par with other mirrorless cameras in that department. My toddlers are now in their 20s and 30s so I seldom have to deal with little humans who would not stand still for more than 2 seconds. 😃
I have used my X100V for studio work and location with an Elinchrom flash. Compared with a FF Canon 5D Mark III, at f/8… the winner is the X100V just because of the leaf shutter syncing at 1/4000. So yeah, the FF really shines if you use a 1.4 lens with natural light but for all those shots where you can use a similar aperture, it is practically the same.
Yeah man for studio work it would be extremely close that’s for sure, especially if you’re looking at both photos at 100%. But for general day to day use, that’s where you notice it. And even in my experience, stopped down, there’s still a full frame look that you don’t get with the X100V… that being said, an older camera like the Mark D III with lower resolution is probably pretty darn close. I love the X100V though, the leaf shutter rules for flash photography and for all the other reasons I mentioned in the vid. Thanks for your comment and for watching dude!
Great honest review. I own the 100v and used to have the Q2 Monochrome(I sold it…..WHY??) anyway you are right with the image quality when blown up, the Q2 Monochrome is absolutely stunning. The 100v is very good and it’s an every day camera.📷👍🏼
I couldn't find a reasonably priced X100[whatever model] in good condition for the life of me anywhere. So I settled for the XE3 + 23mm f2. Absolutely love it, first camera I've ever had that I can't put down.
Some good points about over hype camera chats and videos on UA-cam, and that the jpegs don't look straight great out of Sony. But there is a problem here....if you bought the camera 3-4 times you're not settled in your own vision with your brain to creativity reach. Years and years and years ago after i moved over from film i chased the next best camera and lens, and followed the hype. Then I seen some guy in NYC pulling of amazing works with a standard D40x Nikon and a standard 50mm lens. Its about light, contrast and the pushing, the luck and thought process. I've also had most of the Fuji's I have a few of them still, they work for me if that's all I have in my hand, I make em work even if I take 300 shots and get 1-2 great results. the rest falls down to convenience and travel appropriateness, or commercial responsibility. you made some great points , and it was great to sit back and listen to your thoughts. Thanks for sharing
Interesting. I brought the original X100 and have purchased each new version as they came out. I had gotten sick of carrying around SLRs. As an F8 shooter, I have never had an issue with the quality and have submitted thousands of images to stock agencies with no complaints. Nowadays, I’m likely to be carrying a film camera, a drone, a gopro, or a 360 camera, as well. But, I always have the X100V
Thanks so much man! I appreciate your time and you taking a moment to leave a nice comment! As Honest as I can be is all you’ll ever see on this channel. Appreciate you Luka 🙏
I really like the idea of the X100V and if they were regularly available for msrp I might have bought one. The film simulations on them look great. The only reason why I haven’t jumped on the X100 series is that I prefer to shoot raw and edit photos. It’s just fun for me to look and tweak the pictures a little bit if I need to. I I just don’t see myself shooting jpeg on the X100V. I also prefer to shoot at 28, 50, or 90mm focal lengths so I rarely ever use 35mm focal length. Currently saving up to pick up a Q2M because of the full frame sensor, 28mm summilux, high iso performance, and monochrome DNGs.
Nice! Yeah I have the WCL adapter which makes the X100V more like a 28mm. Make sure you check out my Q2M video if you want to fall more in love with that camera!
Thanks for your balanced take on the X100V. I ordered a black version from my local camera shop back in February … still patiently waiting five months later. I wanted it to take snaps this summer on my bicycle rides here just west of Montreal. Now I’m thinking I’ll be lucky if the camera arrives this year! At least I’ll be paying the list price.
@@vincentj3093 Thanks for the tip … the camera finally arrived last September, seven months after I ordered it! It was definitely worth the wait … an excellent camera!
Thanks for a really useful video about the 100V; it’s plus’ and it neg’s, how it can be used and perhaps what it really isn’t suited for; perhaps a pro shoot where the client demands that latest in sharpness ?! But as an EDC it really seems to hit the mark. And your description of it as ‘a Dad’s camera’ seems to pinpoint your affection and usage of the 100V; and your family images are really lovely. Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching William! It really is a great camera that I think almost anyone could find something to love with it! Appreciate your time 🙏
As long as I get 90% there, I'll definitely will trade that for All the editing required for non-Fuji cameras. Fuji colors cannot be duplicated or replaced. To me, it is worth the sightly 'lower image quality'. And... I've had published magazine photos with my X100v. This camera carries its weight in gold..
Yeah agreed about the editing part for sure. Lots of people love the Fuji colours. I like them too, though I don’t think they are very true to life, and I think that was something I missed talking about this video. Perhaps in another video!
A great in depth and realistic / truthful review of the x100v. It’s a great EDC, great filters, but it ain’t a Leica, or any other ff camera. It gives excellent images; just don’t enlarge them and expect everything to be sharp; sometimes that’s just not needed. (Just realised I’ve watched this video 3x; must b good !! Thks !! )
Thanks William! I appreciate your nice comment and your time in watching my video brother. It’s a beauty camera, but you’re right… it ain’t a Leica haha, even if the current prices don’t reflect that!
"Perfect dad camera" haha. Totally, that's me ;-) For me it's size/all-in-one/ruggedness: throw it in the bag, not worrying about weather conditions too much, 35mm equiv. just works for most things in life. I just found I can't justify full frame at this point any more. Used to shoot FF for years (two bodies, 2.8 glass...). It became all about the gear and getting the next great thing while shooting mostly the same stuff. And bringing FF bodies with fast glass to your beach holiday... just felt like a waste and whole holidays revolved around my gear planning/logistics. Now there's this little, admittedly, not perfect camera (thanks for pointing out the over-hype - it's real!) but it's just no hassle, small, limited. And I've enjoyed that experience for the last 2 years. Thank you for the balanced "review" 🙂
I think we all go through that exact process as we evolve in our own photographic journeys. Perhaps it happens at different times, but it seems to nonetheless happen. Thanks for watching man!! Appreciate your time.
Frank - Loved your video and your ‘take’ on the X100 camera. I’ve had everything from 4x5 sheet film view cameras to full frame digitals and all of the lenses (far too many to mention), and decided years ago to give the first X100 a try. I loved it, although there were many shortcomings to deal with. I now have the X100V having owned all of its predecessors. I love my X100V. I carry it with me everywhere (size being a big factor), and love the versatility. JPEG files are ‘superb; straight out of camera, although I always shoot RAW plus JPEG fine. I use Lightroom and Photoshop to process and manipulate the RAW files, although am always looking for the ultimate RAW file processor. I love the camera because of the single lens, although that being said, the digital teleconverter works well in a pinch. In black, it never seems to be noticed by people on the street and I the almost totally silent shutter (mechanical) has allowed me to get images in places that other camera user would be banned from. I love the hybrid viewfinder and almost exclusively use the electronic finder, but the camera switches form screen to finder seamlessly. Color rendering in the finder could be better, but I can live with it. I too, own a 28mm accessory lens, although I believe mine is from the X70 line. It is exactly the same conversation lens and gives me 28mm equivalent with the quality you mentioned. I purchased the no magnet version and added my own, so that I do not have to access the menu. The magnet allows the camera to automatically know that there is a 28 conversion lens installed and apply the appropriate electronic corrections to the image. This version of the wide conversion lens is significantly less expensive than the one labelled for the X100 series camera, even though it is the same lens, with different labelling. I can change ISO, shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation from using the front and back command dials if I do not want to do it from the provided dials. I can hand it to anyone, after quickly setting the camera to all ‘A’ settings and have them take my and my wife’s photo, without having to explain how to use a camera to them, then quickly change it back to my preferred settings. My biggest beef is that the X100V did not come packaged with a separate battery charger. Charging through the USB ‘C’ port is fine but U went ahead and purchased a separate 2 battery charger that simplifies my life. I too, would like a better grip, but accessory ones seem to make the camera just a little too large and noticeable. I have decided to subscribe to your based on your honest about the camera, and am looking forward to seeing what you produce down the road. Great video. Thanks
Hey thank you so so much for your comment Reg! The X100V is a beautiful camera and has so many things about it that make is such a good camera to keep in your back pocket. I appreciate your time both to watch the video and to provide such detailed thoughts! Thank you so much my friend! 🙏
People worry too much about sharpness and image quality, when they should be more concerned about their creative process. I don’t remember anybody saying oh look how sharp that picture is, it’s more to the fact that oh that’s an incredible picture! Too much time and money is spent on the best gear, but not enough on how to use the camera to get the image you want. It took a long time for me to figure that out. Now I’m taking the best shots I’ve ever taken with Fuji, not because it’s the best camera but because I know how to use it.
I swapped my T for the XE-4 as I never really got on with the 23mm f/2 and hated adding the TC. Much happier with a 35mm f/0.95 and the 28mm f/2.8 pancake keeps it compact when required.
All true dude! Thanks for the bold words. Although I own the X100V any of my Sony cameras produce better images especially if you love Bokeh and like to edit/color-correct images.
I don't like focal length on fuji x100 too, but X100 series can emulate 50mm and 70mm virtually, always using this feature. This makes fujifilm cameras more portable without additional adapters to camera lense.
There’s many pro photographers that use med format if you want to be picky and print massive print yeah full frame would work however people don’t realize it. You’re correct about the focus to add on the low light is a bit tricky.
Had one of these for 6 months. I ended up selling it. I just couldn't stand how the focus works on the Fuji lenses. I have an XT4 and I like that because I can buy manual focuses lenses to use with it, but the focusing feeling on the auto focus lenses (including the one built into the X100V) is just not my cup of tea (as I prefer manual focus). Being able to do zone focusing properly is a must for me when I'm shooting during the day, as I can just set it and I'm good, and I don't have to rely on auto focus.
If you want image quality and portability you should buy a GRIII. The only reason the x100v is so popular is due to how it looks and overall experience shooting, but the GR is so much better from an actual photographer perspective having custom modes on a dial, being able to truly take it with you anywhere as it fits your pocket. There is a beauty in how well tought out it is. I took a couple of photos today with my GRI and my A7Riii during a torrential downpour with sunset light coming thru the water and with the same editing, looking at the A7RIII files at 66% (which is the same size as the GRI at 100%) comparing to the GRI, sharpness was almost the same. That's one of the issues with fuji, due to the x-trans sensor the color gradation is worse (bigger green pixels), and the main reason for it to be implemented, which was to provide more sharpness without the need of an AA filter, simply isn't there due to the artifacting caused by the sensor. It can only resolve about 70-80% of the advertised pixel count due to it. I just hope fuji goes even more niche with the x100 line making it fully manual with an actual rangefinder (and replacing the x-trans sensor).
I own a GRIII actually, and love it. I am thinking about making a comparison of the two, but I agree with some of what you’re saying. The GRIII is definitely so much more portable. I also prefer the iQ and colours from it. I love snap focus too. Autofocus is same or maybe a bit worse. Build quality is worse on the GrIII for sure, and while I don’t necessary need weather sealing, there has been plenty of dust enter in the camera which is a shame. I think you suffer from the same problem that most people nowadays, including myself sometimes, suffer from… just because a camera is sharper, it doesn’t mean it’s better. There are several variables to a nice photo, and sharpness in reality is never #1. Composition, light, expression, focus, context - those all come ahead of sharpness for me… don’t let UA-cam make you believe different. The GRIII is an amazing camera, and I love bringing it with me everywhere. I had it in my pants pocket all weekend long, and barely noticed it!
You show some excellent photos in this video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yes, I love the FF look too but not the weight. I had a Canon 5DII and I loved the results but it got that I never took it anywhere because it was so heavy. Sold it for the Fuji X-E1 (when it was current!) which put all the fun back into photography for me. Now I use the X100F and X-E4+35mm/50mm f2. I also have the X-Pro2 which I use occasionally.
Hi Frank, thanks for the honest opinion and thoughts. I will start traveling next year and I'm planning to buy a camera, would you recommend this? I will probably do more street photography/landscapes etc. or can you also recommend an alternative instead of the Fuji X100v? Thank you. PS: I had a sony a6000 before which I just sold, so now I would like to get a better camera and there are so many options out there haha.
The GRIII is probably the best travel alternative. It’s non assuming, most people walking on the street don’t think it’s even a good camera, so they pay no mind. Fits it pants pocket easily. Amazing iQ. It’s fantastic. It’s also half the price of what the X100V is going for right now!
@@FrankDavalos Hey Frank, that's for the fast answer. I'm just thinking if this camera is future-proof enough? what do you think? I feel like having this camera will restrict me later from trying new things/lenses etc. I know I talked only about the x100v but right now I'm open to mirrorless cameras too (if they are compact). I will have to research more in this direction, but thanks for the answer.
@@Bughy195 the only cameras that are future proof are analog film cameras. You could try the Fuji xe3 or xe4… both amazing. Xe3 is my favourite for stills.
@@Bughy195 for me yes. The XT3 and 4 are probably better cameras, but not even close to as compact and for me, are hardly better at all. The IBIS on the XT4 is not good as far as I’m concerned and I wouldn’t use it anyways. The XE4 has a flip up screen and XT4 a flip out screen, both work fine. It just depends on what you’re going for… but for me, I am not using either of those camera for “work” (not saying you can’t) and so I’ll opt for the XE series every day of the week!
I've taken my X100V all over the world with me, it even once fell 30m down a hill - still does not miss a beat. It's not the perfect camera but such a thing does not exist. I just wish the lens focused internally although I know this was a design tradeoff to keep it compact as possible.
Love your images. New to this camera and love it. Still looking for my “style”. I take it as my everyday camera to document life. What film sim style or recipe do you use? Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching! I use all kinds of recipes. My favourite is nostalgic negative from Fuji x weekly, or I use classic chrome profile with some slight tweaks!
I sold my X100T after liking it but not loving it. Fast forward a few years - bought the X100V, and it is almost the same experience and I will probably sell it. I like it a ton, but I honestly think that part of the reason I went back to the series is the actual look of the camera (black version). It is a piece of modern art, great for trips, nice for other things, but I just don't know ... as you said, it is complicated. I use my FF for more serious, planned stuff, and it has helped drive me back to medium format film. And I will no doubt sell it and end up with the next in the series.
Yeah man. I can’t put my finger on it why I can’t hang on to the X100 series of cameras…it’s a really good EDC. But something about it - I don’t know how to explain it. I always feel preoccupied with things other than photography when I’m using it. I suck at articulating it haha
Wow, I have a very similar love/hate with X100V. I had and enjoyed but I just was always a bit unhappy with that 35mm equiv and was wishing it was a bit longer. I have sold and currently have an X-E4+27mm f2.8 WR (40mm equiv) lens bundle I found. With a thumb grip I am actually enjoying it a lot, and like being able to switch lenses. The minimal controls are growing on me. ...now, I have looked for X100V as there is something about it, but the lack of availability has kept me from going back.
Over the years I’ve had all makes of DSLR and bags full of lenses - I’m just a hobbyist photographer. Moved over to M43 several years ago and then went down to the X100. I’ve just bought my 3rd X100V after buying/selling two others since launch. It gets under your skin - such a capable camera and I love shooting with the OVF in as close to analogue mode as possible. Determined not to sell this one….. ever. 😂
Love my x100v, but seeing the narrative of how it could replace all your cameras isn't even close to the truth, but I enjoy taking it with me for day-to-day shooting compared to the a7iii that feels heavier for me to just pick it up to shoot.
I've bounced around looking for a solid everyday camera as well. Currently settled onto a Sony A6600 and a Ricoh GRIIIx. I'd probably buy an X100V if I could find one that's isn't being price-gouged.
I'm in almost the same situation, this is my second round with the x-100v. And its good to see some one actually talk about it's shortcomings and telling it for what it is. This camera is so ridiculously over hyped. There are a lot of well deserved praise for this camera, but way little about negatives. 1. Autofocus is plain bad and becomes unreliable on smaller F-stops like F5,6 and down. 2. Lens is soft towards the edges, and fairly soft on F2 3. Defraction kicks in at F7. 1 4. Xtrans sensor: more noise and loss of detail while raising shadows then a Bayer sensor (even in capture one) 5. Jpegs are soft and smeary looking. You need to set noise reduction to negative 4 (and or use film grain to camouflage its short coming) 6. Its ISO is about on stop worse then the Sony A73 and Leica m10, meaning I need to bump the x-100v ISO to 3200 to get same shutter speed as iso 1600 on m10 and A73 everything else is equival, 35 mm, F2 and so on 7. It's gets warm when in use. You never burn your hand or anything, but it's get warm.
Everything you said is so true I have an a7iv and finally I think I'm going to sell my x100v the autofocus is just bad asf lot of picture is out of focus the jpeg like you said are really soft if you zoom 100% that looks sometimes like phone picture etc
You in Regina? Saskatoon here haha. Sick video though man! Been on the fence on this camera for awhile but I already have an a7iii that works just fine!
Excellent review. First honest one I have seen on this camera. Basically, sounds like a very expensive convenience that takes photos of the same image quality as any other typical Fuji APSC camera.
@@don7117 i think that it differs from a DSLR or DSLR style mirrorless camera in that there are dials for your exposure triangle and it feels a lot more manual and nostalgic than most modern cameras, but still contains modern features and has superb image quality. A lot of young photographers didn’t grow up experiencing all manual cameras, and there’s nothing better than an experience like that. I don’t even see my Sony A7IV as a camera really, it’s more of a picture taking tool… whereas my Nikon F3… now that’s a camera.
@@don7117 those are DSLR style cameras… less easy to carry around, large, etc. - the XE series allows interchangeable lenses and is probably most similar to this x series of cameras.
Glad you also spoke about the trash that full frame and APS-C are the same,because UA-cam is full of that trash,even with MFT too...There's no perfect camera just the one that person uses. I do not have to edit my Sony files in a computer,so it might be a jacked up camera,the settings,or just how it's used..
@@zenonbillings9008 I am sure you will enjoy the options full frame gives you..After full frame then I explored some other formats,especially since they do not cost much.
Great video! You nailed it with the full frame. I have been shooting the Sony a7riii forever since the release. Looking for the second camera for around town picked up a q2 (sold it) to expensive, picked up an m10 (sold it) to expensive.. l am loving the x100v but miss the resolution..
Thanks Michael! I love the A7RIII. I sometimes wonder when people say they want the “resolution” - are you sure? I have a Leica M9, which has less resolution than the X100V, and the larger sensor is what I really missed, not the resolution. More resolution is never a bad thing though, unless you have a slow computer! Haha. Thanks for watching dude! 🙏
Agreed. I don’t overly need weather sealing, but dust not getting into the sensor is why weather sealing is a big deal for me. My GRIII is dusty after less than 3 months of use
I hate how few people comment on the garbage bokeh at any shutter speed over 1/1000. I have to always remmeber to enable the nd filter if I want to separate the background and notice the SS is 1/1000 or higher. I hate that, because I don't always think about it (why should I have to?) My xt30 doesn't have the problem. Apparently it has been said it is a limitation of the leaf shutter. Everyone applauds the leaf shutter for working with high SS flash. But I rarely use flash on an EDC type camera. I have my xt30 for that. I'd much rather have clean bokeh without the hassle... Otherwise it's a nearly perfect camera for me and I do love it.
Yeah I mean, I didn’t mention it because I never shoot at above 1/1000 at f2 without the ND filter. Further to that, I didn’t really buy this camera for Bokeh, even at its best it’s still not the most amazing for bokeh. Bokeh has its place, but for me it’s overvalued. I’m shooting this camera at f5.6-f11 90% of the time, except when I’m indoors and I’d never be at a shutter speed of 1/1000 indoors. The X100V isn’t a camera that does it all, and that’s what this video is more so about. It’s amazing at what it does.
@@FrankDavalos perhaps true, but it has pretty smooth bokeh and I take portraits outside now and then even in medium light and it does very well... IF you keep the SS under 1/1000. Just sad you even have to worry about it, and most people don't know. And I can always spot the awful jagged bokeh when they shoot that fast. Oh well. It is what it is, but if my xt30 had the x100v lens buianyway. I'd take that anyday. The camera is basically the same size. I wish they had a pancake lens that matched the x100v quality. Sadly they don't.
I had this camera but ended up selling it and never look back. It’s not compact enough for me. Went back to Ricoh GR which is incredibly small and stealthier perfect for street photography. Carrying my GR inside my pocket is such a breeze!
what's this obsession with stealthy? street photography has always been around and tiny, invisible cameras were never necessary. you don't need to be an undercover spy to do photography
@@Kevinschart You are lucky living in a country where street photography is perfectly legal. I was confronted by many securities many times taking random photos in public with my conspicuous silver Fujis here in the middle east. Yes, obsession with stealthy is REAL.
Well said. It looks like a great daily carry camera, but it’s not gonna give the advantages as full frame. Fuji just kills it with their aesthetic and colors
Honest video, thank you! You’re absolutely right about the image quality. I wonder if the next x100 version will feature the new 40mp sensor coming in the x-h2. Really curious how that many mp will work on apsc.
I've heard some people tell me they are excited about that... For me, a 40mp APS-C sensor does nothing for me haha... BUT... I have been wrong many times before in my life, so maybe I'll be wrong this time around! Thanks for watching my friend.
I think you expressed something that I felt but couldn't explain. I had this and a 100f and sold both. Not bc I didn't like them. I loved the experience and the way it looks and how it feels but at the end of the day I couldn't help feeling that it's a toy camera. the shutter sounds cheap and the image quality was about 2-3 levels lower than my leica Q was. If these cameras were sub 1k I'd have kept one but where the prices are these days it's a little crazy.
I agree with some of what you said but I don’t think it’s 2-3 levels lower than the Q. But I suppose that kind of thing can be a little subjective. For me the biggest difference is full frame and APS-C, there is a look you get with FF. Agreed how after a while it feels kinda like a toy though. I’ve been shooting the Ricoh GRIII for a couple of weeks and it’s been cool to see the differences between the two.
@@FrankDavalos I had the GRiiix and I liked the image quality better than the Fuji, more accurate colors and a little sharper, but no evf is no fun for me. Q has been the best experience for a smaller camera imo
Hey brother, I was looking to this camera for my first camera to step away from phone photography. Never add a camera and really want to have one for photography, both street and travel. Do you think that this camera is a good first camera for a beginner
100%… and if you want to save a bit of money, look at the X100F, the XE-3 or X-E4, or even the Ricoh GRIII… all awesome cameras! I have a video coming eventually about the GrIII!
Mate, I couldn't wait to sell mine. I tried and tried, but were never happy with the results. Just didn't produce what I expected. Should have stuck with the X-T3.
Yeah I understand that for sure. It’s weird when your expectations are so high for a camera because of paid/traded UA-cam/Google reviews and then it comes up short
I bought and sold the F… 3 times. I learned my lesson with the V. Bought a used one for $1050 before Tiktok lost its mind about it. Probably never selling until the successor is about $1k, could be 2028 😉
I love those cameras man. The Q2 just doesn’t really fit into my wants or needs only because I have other cameras that kind of make it an unnecessary purchase. I had the Q for a while but it was before I took to 28mm so it was really just the focal length and the extra time spent in post that made me sell it and buy back another X100V… if I could choose between the two today, or even the three for that matter, I’d probably choose the Q… they’re probably the best value in Leica right now. Luckily I have a Q2M that is probably my favourite digital camera of all time.
Interesting video. Totally fair to like but not love this camera. I had the F. Wasn’t using it a lot. Sold it. Came back with a V once I found one on KEH. Love it to pieces. I am interested in the grip you mentioned. Ergonomics in my big hands is ok with a thumb grip but not ideal.
Yeah it’s an awesome camera man. Don’t get the Haoge one because it requires an Allen key I believe to screw on. I had it and it was annoying. This is the grip I like: JJC Solid Metal Hand Grip Secure Handle Bracket for Fuji Fujifilm X100V X100F X100 V X100 F Camera, Anti-Slip Pads Design, Arca Swiss Quick Release Plate, Extra 1/4"-20 Tripod Hole & Hand Strap Hole a.co/d/2AaaqZN
Love this video, and like you I own and love and hate this camera . You are right, the AF is shite. But, when i switched from continuous to single , the performance is much better!
I personally think it’s a good value… maybe not right now with all these supply chain issues, but it’s a good value for what you get. The WCL II adapter? I think that’s overpriced. XE3 4 lyffffeeeee! 🙏🙏🙏 thanks for watching man!
You mentioned that you usually shoot the camera at f/8 - are you usually employing "zone focusing"? And if so, is that due to the camera's poor autofocus?
Nah, I don’t really zone focus with the X100V… the aperture ring is a little awkward on the small lens. It’s probably possible but I dont use it that way. I just like shooting at f5.6-f11 because everything looks crisp and I’m outside a lot shooting. The camera’s autofocus isn’t great, but it’s also not terrible either and works ok for most things!
If you compare shots at 400% zoom, you definitely are more of a pixel peeper. I do not mean it offensive but capturing images to me is about getting candid moments and as long as the images transport a feeling / soul, I am all good and I do not care if it will be amazingly sharp at 400% zoom. Even more, crazy sharp images are often a turn-off; I mean, once you take on a mist filter, you do want to get less sharpness - so, why pay lots of money for sharpness, if you want to get more "organic" rendition and less digital look. The X100V is the perfect companion for everyday photography, this can be a trip with friends, a festival, family moments, street photography, bar trips - you simply have a lightweight, small camera that can document almost everything. In combination with the flash and ND filter and weather-sealing; you're good to go for almost every scenario. As a Leica and Sony user as well, I think the X100 line-up, especially the X100V, is the best camera for capturing life moments. And to be honest, that full frame "bokeh monster" kind of rendering often kills candid / family moments. There is a point where these images look "too professional" and real moments easily look more like a staged "family portrait photoshoot", experienced this a lot before picking up the X100V. Another thing: Only "photographers / gear people" care about the quality, most others are even happy with an iPhone shot - so, a X100V is lightyears ahead, even it's "only" APS-C.
@@FrankDavalos No, the X100V is not a bokeh monster - I described full frame as „bokeh monsters“ as most buy them to get the most background blur possible (we ignore medium format here). Most professional (fashion, commercial, studio) photographers never even use f1.4. It‘s a social media thing as blurry backgrounds means „pro camera look“ to most people as it looks different as normal / iPhone shots. But to be honest: 90% looks somehow bad - I mean, they schedule a photoshoot at Golden Hour at a beach and take their 85mm f1.4, shoot it wide open and relatively close - so, the whole background is a „blurry mess“ and they call it a day. Most people jump from APS-C as they want more blur because less blur means automatically more of a challenge to get a shot that sticks out from the mass. You have to learn more about composition and how to capture things interesting in general. And I speak from experiences, I had APS-C (Sony), jumped to FF (Sony) because of the bokeh. Later got two Leicas (Q & M10) and at the end got myself a X100V. Here are my thoughts: Full Frame in general -> when you know what you‘re doing and for actual shootings where you use a variety of focal lengths that fit the scene. And f1.4 and below is not used because you are lazy but you want to use it specific to tell a story. APS-C -> You do not rely on blurry backgrounds and realize that photographer, especially portrait photography, is more than just bokeh. It‘s mostly lighter, smaller and easier to carry. For family shots, travel photography and IG it‘s more than enough and capable of. And if you want to dig further, get one with lens options. X100V -> Probably the best package to capture your life. Easy to use, small, tons of features - perfect for beginners who cannot use Lightroom properly (same for other Fujifilm cameras for sure). Having weather sealing on board, build-in flash and ND filter, leaf shutter, low profile, amazing screens - you cannot ask more for a daily driver. Used my Q before it for snapping around but realized that it‘s too big and the FF quality is simply not necessary for beach days, bad trips, festivals, concerts, …
@@g33k3301 For me the argument isn't Camera A vs Camera B really.. it's full frame vs aps-c - Regardless of bokeh, I always prefer FF. I invite you to watch my other video on the Ricoh GRIII, as to me, that is the better camera to capture daily life. You can bring it absolutely everywhere, way easier to carry than the X100V, has IBIS, snap focus, 28mm lens, etc. I don't overly care about weather sealed cameras, but I know it's important to others. I just don't really like the images of the Fuji X100V anymore, the noveltly for me wore off.... they look too painterly. I prefer true to life. But obviously, to each their own. I made this video before the X100V blew up in the way that it has, at the time it was only popular amongst photographers.
@@FrankDavalos Could you explain what do you like more about FF, regardless the bokeh? Because to me, there's no actual difference but I have to admit, I do not own "the latest and greatest gear" if this has an impact. When it comes to editing images, it goes like this for me (my cameras): X100V > M10 > A7iii > Q. I know the Ricoh for sure but to me, it's too small, it has no Viewfinder and no build-in flash - considered it for long time but it did not work for me. I know a lot others that love it. Interesting, maybe because of the whole recipe thing? I used it every now and then but still, a RAW edit is always better to me. BTW: I am not a Fujifilm fanboy or something similar. This is my first Fujifilm and I am super annoyed by the hype around the X100V and especially the Recipes. Once you post something, you easily get tons of questions which recipe you used.
@@g33k3301 it’s the look, it has nothing to do with bokeh. A full frame just provides a more realistic 3D type of look that few APS-C cameras can replicate. I prefer my Leica M9 even to the Fuji X100V. As for the Ricoh… it’s the size that makes it special. It’s the most pocketable high quality camera I’ve ever experienced. If you haven’t tried it, I would highly suggest spending a couple of months with one and you’ll see what I mean. The size makes it so special. And yeah it’s probably the recipes but even just the film sims or RAW files, I never found them to look true to life. It just seemed to be too much of a baked in look for me. My fav Fuji camera is the XE3, and to this day I’d still totally love to own that camera! Love the black and white Jpegs from it!
Hey, a really great review. Love the way you clearly love the camera but still acknowledge it’s limitations, and sometime still get a bit annoyed with it ? Also I must compliment you on your images; whatever it’s limitations you (still) manage to capture some beautiful and lovely pictures with disturbing the moment. As you say, a camera you can, and do, use everywhere and anywhere, to great effect. Thanks very much. (Hv Sub’d).
Hey man, I really appreciate the kind words! No camera is perfect, and sometimes you just gotta use whatever camera you have… and the X100V is one of those ones that easy to have on you! Thanks for watching and subbing my friend!
OhHo, I shouldn’t have watched this. Great presentation, nice easy overview that gives perfect insight. Now what. Maybe I’m going to be sleeping in the lounge room again……..
Damn, and I thought I have camera indecision syndrome! I should never have sold that Olympus em5. It started me down the road to hell. I feel it still 😂
Hahaha lots of people think it’s GAS or camera indecision syndrome… and maybe it is for some… but for me, I get great joy in just trying out cameras. Some stick, some don’t… and some are complicated, like the Fuji X100V 😂
seeing vids like this makes me open my tab and google those cameras.. i think okay, fuji.. affordable.. i typed x100v and its 10.5k in my country i was like WHAT?!
"do you think the x100v is overrated? It's complicated". HAAHAHAHHAHAHAHA I spit out the food in my mouth I laughed so hard. I have THE EXACT SAME FEELING hahahahaha
After shooting Fujifilm exclusively for over 5 years, I have come to the conclusion that they make toy cameras for fun photography. If you're going to buy into fuji, make it one of the small pockeable set ups. Unfortunately, that's getting harder and harder to do as they shift towards pro-grade bulky design choices and pick losing battles in the wrong weight class. You can always pick up the older lenses, but they really show their age in terms of focus ability and speed. If you're a 28mm type of guy I think I would recommend Ricoh instead for a compact set up.
People watching youtube videos and buying x100v and expecting to be a great photographer. Then got bored of the 23mm lol. A lot of the youtubers love the x100v because it's their secondary camera. They got tired of carrying giant full frame camera body and lens
I had one for a few months amd sold it as it was not near my expectations. An old Sony Rx1 has given me back the quality I want. I'm not a video guy, but for stills the low light performance of the Fujilim is not even close to the Sony.
If you’ve bought the X100v for it to be a true rangefinder then you have wasted your money, as it’s not a rangefinder camera. It might look like one but it’s still not a rangefinder. My first X100 camera was the S but it was sold to buy the X-T1 a long time ago. Now, the X-T1 and lenses were sold to buy the X100V (in black) and I’m very happy with it. What makes it a good camera; maybe even a great camer, is it’s simplicity. Simplicity I hear you say! I know, it’s not a simple camera to use but what makes it simple is the fact that it’s a fixed lens camera. You have to act as the zoom and you have to slow down and think about the image you want to get working within the cameras limits, so you won’t go out and try and get wildlife images. Myself; I’ve gone through all sorts of cameras over the years from working with an Olympus OM-1n film camera to various digital cameras which included Leica too. But now, I’m happy with the simplicity of just going out with with the X100v, the GRIIIX or both cameras as I know I won’t need to think about which lens to use, the choice has been made by the camera I have on me. It sounds like you really want to keep the X100V as you’ve bought, and sold, three of them… yes, it’s an expensive camera and even more so if you’ve gone through three! Stick with it… there’s no perfect camera and never will be.
I honestly think the real answer is the Q-P haha. You’re going to get the V again, and enjoy the hell out of it for 2000 actuations, and then you’ll do what I just did yesterday, and sell it yet again! Hahahah
I suppose I meant in comparison to Sony, Canon and Nikon. If you’ve used those, you’ll know that it’s not even in the same ballpark. I don’t miss many shots with it either, but that doesn’t mean that I trust it in the same way that I do with other cameras.
You could say that about anything, and this combo is the price of either a FF camera, or a good FF lens. I’ve never had fungus or fog on any digital camera lens I’ve ever owned - mostly because who keeps digital cameras that long? I sell every 3-5 years so that I don’t lose all my money haha
Yeah, but that's not a problem if you're cautious. I own about 20 cameras and used the hell out of some of them, and not one ever had fungus or a broken lens. So.
I disagree. But it depends how you look at it and what you value. But I personally don’t think it’s bad to invest extra money on a camera that you can make technically better images with - I don’t think $5K for a camera you could use for the next decade is a bad deal. And any of these cameras can pay for themselves if you put them to use.
A fixed lens camera just means that you cannot take the lens of the camera, and you have essentially just one focal length. Did that help clear it up for you? 👻
@@don7117 haha was just bugging. There is something about eliminating the possibility of swapping lenses that allows me to focus much more on taking a photograph, and much less on what type of gear I want to use to make a photograph. They’re also usually smaller, easier to carry around every day, etc. And my backpack is probably 10 lbs lighter than it use to be, not even exaggerating. I still have interchangeable lens cameras… but all of my fixed lens cameras get used far more.
@@FrankDavalos I still don't get it. Throw a small, wide prime on an X-T2 (or smaller) body and head out for the day. That accomplishes the 'focus more on the photograph' and 'compose with my feet' pitch I hear people say about these fixed lens cameras. Personally, I think it is just self-justification for unnecessarily spending a sh*tload of money on a very limited camera. Hey, we can all spend our hard earned cash however we want, and God knows I have a completely unnecessary collection of vintage primes that rarely get used, so I am no one to talk. It's just that, as hard as I try, I can't get my logical brain to accept the illogical rationale given by the cultists that worship this camera. Same goes for other fixed lens cameras like Leicas. Regardless, Great, honest review. Thanks.
@@don7117 yeah I understand your perspective. Some people really appreciate the X100V. After all, it is a great lens and a very capable camera… the design is better than all the Fuji cameras I’ve owned, etc. But they’re definitely not for everyone. And touché on our unnecessary collections hahaha. Don’t watch my Leica Q2M video if you don’t like videos about expensive fixed lens digital cameras that only shoot in black and white hahahah. Thanks for watching Don! Appreciate you.
Enjoyed hearing your perspective. As a hobbyist who takes photos to document life, I find I have a soft spot for fixed lens cameras. Going out I used to agonize over which lens to bring and then end up just bringing my whole kit. Having the X100V has been so liberating and surprisingly versatile.
Couldn’t agree more man! Thank you for watching my friend 🤙🏼
I think this camera will be seen as a future classic, and may well become highly collectible.
I call it my "Poor Man's Leica".
It's the culmination of successive improvements to the X100 line and now with new, sharp. lens and weather-sealing, it may have reached the point when a new model isn't worth the upgrade.
I'm slowly adding my own customised Film simulations but mostly shoot "Classic Neg" in full Auto mode.
It's silent in operation and has superb manual focus option (back-button focus in Manual, Focus Peaking, and distance/DoF indicator... real game-changers for Street photography). Silent operation and instant response in Manual focus mean you can grab those precious moments quickly and discretely.
It a perfect camera to grab when you go away for the weekend and don't want to carry a big bag full of gear.
This lens isn’t sharp by any means.
I've concluded so much of the hype surrounding this one has almost nothing to do with its spec so much as how it has managed to inspire shooters to get back to basics and shoot for the fun and passion of it. It's easy to get sucked into thinking newer is always better. Bigger is better. More complex is better. I'm not sure that the X100V (or a Leica or anything else) is the only way to find the zen in going out and capturing beauty for its own sake, but if that's what it takes for some, more power to it.
Being inspired to take more photos by a piece of gear, or even, a piece of gear not getting in the way of inspiration is a quality I wish more reviewers explored.
The tech side of these cameras and newer is all very cool, and it's definitely nice to play with the latest and greatest. But realistically the best camera you can ever buy is the one that's going to allow you and facilitate you taking the best and more enjoyable photos. Which I'm going to have to agree is likely the real 'killer' feature of the Fuji.
Can’t agree more with your assessment.
Even if you own pro gear, when you have a quality camera like this that’s always with you to document life, some of your best/favorite photos will inevitably be taken with it. This is a great secondary camera for anyone.
Couldn’t agree more man! It really is.
The Fuji x100f is in my setup for more than 2 years.. always around my neck! my friends get at almost every party, festival, etc. mega cool photos of me, because she is just always with me. dear Fujigang be glad that you have this camera!
Yep! That’s exactly why this camera rules.
I bought the X100V in 2020 because we had a baby in 2019. The idea was to have a powerful compact camera to document life and my family. It was great at first. But now that my daughter is older and is always moving, the AF has become frustrating. Been bringing my Sony Alpha out on family trips more frequently for that reason. But for a walk-around camera, it takes great photos and colors are amazing.
I did the exact same thing. I don't have any other cameras though, this was my first step from phone since the P&S Canon Ixus days. It's been frustrating at times, learning the basics etc. But I still use it and love it.
If the XH2 is any indicator, Fuji has taken care of the AF complaint and the new crop of cameras will be on par with other mirrorless cameras in that department. My toddlers are now in their 20s and 30s so I seldom have to deal with little humans who would not stand still for more than 2 seconds. 😃
I have used my X100V for studio work and location with an Elinchrom flash. Compared with a FF Canon 5D Mark III, at f/8… the winner is the X100V just because of the leaf shutter syncing at 1/4000. So yeah, the FF really shines if you use a 1.4 lens with natural light but for all those shots where you can use a similar aperture, it is practically the same.
Yeah man for studio work it would be extremely close that’s for sure, especially if you’re looking at both photos at 100%. But for general day to day use, that’s where you notice it. And even in my experience, stopped down, there’s still a full frame look that you don’t get with the X100V… that being said, an older camera like the Mark D III with lower resolution is probably pretty darn close. I love the X100V though, the leaf shutter rules for flash photography and for all the other reasons I mentioned in the vid. Thanks for your comment and for watching dude!
I’d like to see a video about how you setup this camera and the ease of transferring images to your iPhone, etc.
Great honest review. I own the 100v and used to have the Q2 Monochrome(I sold it…..WHY??) anyway you are right with the image quality when blown up, the Q2 Monochrome is absolutely stunning. The 100v is very good and it’s an every day camera.📷👍🏼
Thanks for watching my guy! Come back to the dark side when your wallet allows!
I couldn't find a reasonably priced X100[whatever model] in good condition for the life of me anywhere. So I settled for the XE3 + 23mm f2. Absolutely love it, first camera I've ever had that I can't put down.
One of my fav Fuji combos ever !!
@@FrankDavalos prior the XE3 I used a Lumix GX80 + 14mm. Amazing hardware but the Fuji files are something else.
Some good points about over hype camera chats and videos on UA-cam, and that the jpegs don't look straight great out of Sony. But there is a problem here....if you bought the camera 3-4 times you're not settled in your own vision with your brain to creativity reach. Years and years and years ago after i moved over from film i chased the next best camera and lens, and followed the hype. Then I seen some guy in NYC pulling of amazing works with a standard D40x Nikon and a standard 50mm lens. Its about light, contrast and the pushing, the luck and thought process. I've also had most of the Fuji's I have a few of them still, they work for me if that's all I have in my hand, I make em work even if I take 300 shots and get 1-2 great results. the rest falls down to convenience and travel appropriateness, or commercial responsibility. you made some great points , and it was great to sit back and listen to your thoughts. Thanks for sharing
Interesting. I brought the original X100 and have purchased each new version as they came out. I had gotten sick of carrying around SLRs. As an F8 shooter, I have never had an issue with the quality and have submitted thousands of images to stock agencies with no complaints. Nowadays, I’m likely to be carrying a film camera, a drone, a gopro, or a 360 camera, as well. But, I always have the X100V
What is that F8?
@@sauravbasu8805 i mean that I tend to shoot at an aperture of f 8.0
@@sauravbasu8805 F8 and don't be late!!!
Thanks for sharing your honest perspective. All your points made a lot of sense.
Great info ! Love that you kept coming back to it ! I think I got my hands on 1 will know next week !
I watched several dozen videos about X100V. This is like one of 3 that isn't overhyped and is just honest. Subscribed.
Thanks so much man! I appreciate your time and you taking a moment to leave a nice comment! As Honest as I can be is all you’ll ever see on this channel. Appreciate you Luka 🙏
I really like the idea of the X100V and if they were regularly available for msrp I might have bought one.
The film simulations on them look great.
The only reason why I haven’t jumped on the X100 series is that I prefer to shoot raw and edit photos. It’s just fun for me to look and tweak the pictures a little bit if I need to. I I just don’t see myself shooting jpeg on the X100V. I also prefer to shoot at 28, 50, or 90mm focal lengths so I rarely ever use 35mm focal length.
Currently saving up to pick up a Q2M because of the full frame sensor, 28mm summilux, high iso performance, and monochrome DNGs.
Nice! Yeah I have the WCL adapter which makes the X100V more like a 28mm. Make sure you check out my Q2M video if you want to fall more in love with that camera!
Thanks for your balanced take on the X100V. I ordered a black version from my local camera shop back in February … still patiently waiting five months later. I wanted it to take snaps this summer on my bicycle rides here just west of Montreal. Now I’m thinking I’ll be lucky if the camera arrives this year! At least I’ll be paying the list price.
amen to that! You probably saved yourself at least $300! Hopefully it comes soon!! Thanks for watching 🫶
Hopefully you got it by now. If not call B&H. I ordered one recently and I got it within 3 weeks. I paid 1399.00 and free delivery.
@@vincentj3093 Thanks for the tip … the camera finally arrived last September, seven months after I ordered it! It was definitely worth the wait … an excellent camera!
Thanks for a really useful video about the 100V; it’s plus’ and it neg’s, how it can be used and perhaps what it really isn’t suited for; perhaps a pro shoot where the client demands that latest in sharpness ?! But as an EDC it really seems to hit the mark. And your description of it as ‘a Dad’s camera’ seems to pinpoint your affection and usage of the 100V; and your family images are really lovely. Thanks.
Thanks so much for watching William! It really is a great camera that I think almost anyone could find something to love with it! Appreciate your time 🙏
As long as I get 90% there, I'll definitely will trade that for All the editing required for non-Fuji cameras. Fuji colors cannot be duplicated or replaced. To me, it is worth the sightly 'lower image quality'. And... I've had published magazine photos with my X100v. This camera carries its weight in gold..
Yeah agreed about the editing part for sure. Lots of people love the Fuji colours. I like them too, though I don’t think they are very true to life, and I think that was something I missed talking about this video. Perhaps in another video!
@@FrankDavalos Anything that's not what you actually saw isn't "true-to-life"... It's about mimicking older film stocks and getting creative.
I'm a newbie but I'm glad it's not just me...I always fuji cameras are beautiful
A great in depth and realistic / truthful review of the x100v. It’s a great EDC, great filters, but it ain’t a Leica, or any other ff camera. It gives excellent images; just don’t enlarge them and expect everything to be sharp; sometimes that’s just not needed. (Just realised I’ve watched this video 3x; must b good !! Thks !! )
Thanks William! I appreciate your nice comment and your time in watching my video brother. It’s a beauty camera, but you’re right… it ain’t a Leica haha, even if the current prices don’t reflect that!
"Perfect dad camera" haha. Totally, that's me ;-) For me it's size/all-in-one/ruggedness: throw it in the bag, not worrying about weather conditions too much, 35mm equiv. just works for most things in life. I just found I can't justify full frame at this point any more. Used to shoot FF for years (two bodies, 2.8 glass...). It became all about the gear and getting the next great thing while shooting mostly the same stuff. And bringing FF bodies with fast glass to your beach holiday... just felt like a waste and whole holidays revolved around my gear planning/logistics. Now there's this little, admittedly, not perfect camera (thanks for pointing out the over-hype - it's real!) but it's just no hassle, small, limited. And I've enjoyed that experience for the last 2 years. Thank you for the balanced "review" 🙂
I think we all go through that exact process as we evolve in our own photographic journeys. Perhaps it happens at different times, but it seems to nonetheless happen. Thanks for watching man!! Appreciate your time.
Frank - Loved your video and your ‘take’ on the X100 camera. I’ve had everything from 4x5 sheet film view cameras to full frame digitals and all of the lenses (far too many to mention), and decided years ago to give the first X100 a try. I loved it, although there were many shortcomings to deal with. I now have the X100V having owned all of its predecessors. I love my X100V. I carry it with me everywhere (size being a big factor), and love the versatility. JPEG files are ‘superb; straight out of camera, although I always shoot RAW plus JPEG fine. I use Lightroom and Photoshop to process and manipulate the RAW files, although am always looking for the ultimate RAW file processor.
I love the camera because of the single lens, although that being said, the digital teleconverter works well in a pinch. In black, it never seems to be noticed by people on the street and I the almost totally silent shutter (mechanical) has allowed me to get images in places that other camera user would be banned from. I love the hybrid viewfinder and almost exclusively use the electronic finder, but the camera switches form screen to finder seamlessly. Color rendering in the finder could be better, but I can live with it.
I too, own a 28mm accessory lens, although I believe mine is from the X70 line. It is exactly the same conversation lens and gives me 28mm equivalent with the quality you mentioned. I purchased the no magnet version and added my own, so that I do not have to access the menu. The magnet allows the camera to automatically know that there is a 28 conversion lens installed and apply the appropriate electronic corrections to the image. This version of the wide conversion lens is significantly less expensive than the one labelled for the X100 series camera, even though it is the same lens, with different labelling.
I can change ISO, shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation from using the front and back command dials if I do not want to do it from the provided dials. I can hand it to anyone, after quickly setting the camera to all ‘A’ settings and have them take my and my wife’s photo, without having to explain how to use a camera to them, then quickly change it back to my preferred settings.
My biggest beef is that the X100V did not come packaged with a separate battery charger. Charging through the USB ‘C’ port is fine but U went ahead and purchased a separate 2 battery charger that simplifies my life.
I too, would like a better grip, but accessory ones seem to make the camera just a little too large and noticeable.
I have decided to subscribe to your based on your honest about the camera, and am looking forward to seeing what you produce down the road.
Great video. Thanks
Hey thank you so so much for your comment Reg! The X100V is a beautiful camera and has so many things about it that make is such a good camera to keep in your back pocket. I appreciate your time both to watch the video and to provide such detailed thoughts! Thank you so much my friend! 🙏
People worry too much about sharpness and image quality, when they should be more concerned about their creative process. I don’t remember anybody saying oh look how sharp that picture is, it’s more to the fact that oh that’s an incredible picture!
Too much time and money is spent on the best gear, but not enough on how to use the camera to get the image you want. It took a long time for me to figure that out. Now I’m taking the best shots I’ve ever taken with Fuji, not because it’s the best camera but because I know how to use it.
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Love those sample images!! Are you using any sort of diffusion filter on the 100v?
Sometimes yeah! Glimmer glass 1 or less frequently black pro mist 1/8. I would say 65% no filter, 25% glimmer glass, 10% black pro mist
I have the X-E4 - I love it, and would have gotten the V, but I wanted to play with lenses. I'm super happy with it.
It’s a great camera man!
I swapped my T for the XE-4 as I never really got on with the 23mm f/2 and hated adding the TC. Much happier with a 35mm f/0.95 and the 28mm f/2.8 pancake keeps it compact when required.
All true dude! Thanks for the bold words. Although I own the X100V any of my Sony cameras produce better images especially if you love Bokeh and like to edit/color-correct images.
Love the X100V, but not because of its image quality. Thank you for watching man!
Amazing quality. Keep up the great work !!!!!!
I don't like focal length on fuji x100 too, but X100 series can emulate 50mm and 70mm virtually, always using this feature. This makes fujifilm cameras more portable without additional adapters to camera lense.
There’s many pro photographers that use med format if you want to be picky and print massive print yeah full frame would work however people don’t realize it. You’re correct about the focus to add on the low light is a bit tricky.
You exactly like me i sold my Leica q and Leica m10r and I bought Fujifilm x100v again because I always looking for small camera and good result
Had one of these for 6 months. I ended up selling it. I just couldn't stand how the focus works on the Fuji lenses. I have an XT4 and I like that because I can buy manual focuses lenses to use with it, but the focusing feeling on the auto focus lenses (including the one built into the X100V) is just not my cup of tea (as I prefer manual focus). Being able to do zone focusing properly is a must for me when I'm shooting during the day, as I can just set it and I'm good, and I don't have to rely on auto focus.
A fixed lens GFX along similar lines, a little bigger of course would be a great project for Fuji. They created many such for film.
If you want image quality and portability you should buy a GRIII.
The only reason the x100v is so popular is due to how it looks and overall experience shooting, but the GR is so much better from an actual photographer perspective having custom modes on a dial, being able to truly take it with you anywhere as it fits your pocket. There is a beauty in how well tought out it is.
I took a couple of photos today with my GRI and my A7Riii during a torrential downpour with sunset light coming thru the water and with the same editing, looking at the A7RIII files at 66% (which is the same size as the GRI at 100%) comparing to the GRI, sharpness was almost the same.
That's one of the issues with fuji, due to the x-trans sensor the color gradation is worse (bigger green pixels), and the main reason for it to be implemented, which was to provide more sharpness without the need of an AA filter, simply isn't there due to the artifacting caused by the sensor. It can only resolve about 70-80% of the advertised pixel count due to it.
I just hope fuji goes even more niche with the x100 line making it fully manual with an actual rangefinder (and replacing the x-trans sensor).
I own a GRIII actually, and love it. I am thinking about making a comparison of the two, but I agree with some of what you’re saying. The GRIII is definitely so much more portable. I also prefer the iQ and colours from it. I love snap focus too. Autofocus is same or maybe a bit worse. Build quality is worse on the GrIII for sure, and while I don’t necessary need weather sealing, there has been plenty of dust enter in the camera which is a shame. I think you suffer from the same problem that most people nowadays, including myself sometimes, suffer from… just because a camera is sharper, it doesn’t mean it’s better. There are several variables to a nice photo, and sharpness in reality is never #1. Composition, light, expression, focus, context - those all come ahead of sharpness for me… don’t let UA-cam make you believe different. The GRIII is an amazing camera, and I love bringing it with me everywhere. I had it in my pants pocket all weekend long, and barely noticed it!
You show some excellent photos in this video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yes, I love the FF look too but not the weight. I had a Canon 5DII and I loved the results but it got that I never took it anywhere because it was so heavy. Sold it for the Fuji X-E1 (when it was current!) which put all the fun back into photography for me. Now I use the X100F and X-E4+35mm/50mm f2. I also have the X-Pro2 which I use occasionally.
All really great cameras. Thanks for watching!!! 🙏🫶
Hi Frank, thanks for the honest opinion and thoughts. I will start traveling next year and I'm planning to buy a camera, would you recommend this? I will probably do more street photography/landscapes etc. or can you also recommend an alternative instead of the Fuji X100v? Thank you.
PS: I had a sony a6000 before which I just sold, so now I would like to get a better camera and there are so many options out there haha.
The GRIII is probably the best travel alternative. It’s non assuming, most people walking on the street don’t think it’s even a good camera, so they pay no mind. Fits it pants pocket easily. Amazing iQ. It’s fantastic. It’s also half the price of what the X100V is going for right now!
@@FrankDavalos Hey Frank, that's for the fast answer. I'm just thinking if this camera is future-proof enough? what do you think? I feel like having this camera will restrict me later from trying new things/lenses etc. I know I talked only about the x100v but right now I'm open to mirrorless cameras too (if they are compact). I will have to research more in this direction, but thanks for the answer.
@@Bughy195 the only cameras that are future proof are analog film cameras. You could try the Fuji xe3 or xe4… both amazing. Xe3 is my favourite for stills.
@@FrankDavalos Xe over the Xt versions, any particular reason why?
@@Bughy195 for me yes. The XT3 and 4 are probably better cameras, but not even close to as compact and for me, are hardly better at all. The IBIS on the XT4 is not good as far as I’m concerned and I wouldn’t use it anyways. The XE4 has a flip up screen and XT4 a flip out screen, both work fine. It just depends on what you’re going for… but for me, I am not using either of those camera for “work” (not saying you can’t) and so I’ll opt for the XE series every day of the week!
I've taken my X100V all over the world with me, it even once fell 30m down a hill - still does not miss a beat. It's not the perfect camera but such a thing does not exist. I just wish the lens focused internally although I know this was a design tradeoff to keep it compact as possible.
The perfect camera definitely does not exist!
@@FrankDavalos Actually on second thoughts my Leica M9 is about as close to perfection as it comes, even if it's a dinosaur by today's standards 😂
@@alexaugaI love mine too man! Stay tuned for next video ;)
Love your images. New to this camera and love it. Still looking for my “style”. I take it as my everyday camera to document life. What film sim style or recipe do you use? Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching! I use all kinds of recipes. My favourite is nostalgic negative from Fuji x weekly, or I use classic chrome profile with some slight tweaks!
@@FrankDavalos awesome. Thank you!
Incredible camera for the price. I love it
I sold my X100T after liking it but not loving it. Fast forward a few years - bought the X100V, and it is almost the same experience and I will probably sell it. I like it a ton, but I honestly think that part of the reason I went back to the series is the actual look of the camera (black version). It is a piece of modern art, great for trips, nice for other things, but I just don't know ... as you said, it is complicated. I use my FF for more serious, planned stuff, and it has helped drive me back to medium format film. And I will no doubt sell it and end up with the next in the series.
Yeah man. I can’t put my finger on it why I can’t hang on to the X100 series of cameras…it’s a really good EDC. But something about it - I don’t know how to explain it. I always feel preoccupied with things other than photography when I’m using it. I suck at articulating it haha
Wow, I have a very similar love/hate with X100V. I had and enjoyed but I just was always a bit unhappy with that 35mm equiv and was wishing it was a bit longer. I have sold and currently have an X-E4+27mm f2.8 WR (40mm equiv) lens bundle I found. With a thumb grip I am actually enjoying it a lot, and like being able to switch lenses. The minimal controls are growing on me. ...now, I have looked for X100V as there is something about it, but the lack of availability has kept me from going back.
I had that combo! It was awesome man! Thank you for watching Michael 🙌🏼
Over the years I’ve had all makes of DSLR and bags full of lenses - I’m just a hobbyist photographer. Moved over to M43 several years ago and then went down to the X100. I’ve just bought my 3rd X100V after buying/selling two others since launch. It gets under your skin - such a capable camera and I love shooting with the OVF in as close to analogue mode as possible. Determined not to sell this one….. ever. 😂
but if you ever wanna sell it, hmu hahaha
Excellent video. Very helpful.
Love my x100v, but seeing the narrative of how it could replace all your cameras isn't even close to the truth, but I enjoy taking it with me for day-to-day shooting compared to the a7iii that feels heavier for me to just pick it up to shoot.
Same man!
Agreed. My GRii is ALWAYS with me... "sometimes" my A7iii with 28mm F2 is with me. It really just depends on my mood.
I've bounced around looking for a solid everyday camera as well. Currently settled onto a Sony A6600 and a Ricoh GRIIIx. I'd probably buy an X100V if I could find one that's isn't being price-gouged.
Just picked up a griii and I like it a lot man.
Great intro Frank!
I'm in almost the same situation, this is my second round with the x-100v.
And its good to see some one actually talk about it's shortcomings and telling it for what it is. This camera is so ridiculously over hyped.
There are a lot of well deserved praise for this camera, but way little about negatives.
1. Autofocus is plain bad and becomes unreliable on smaller F-stops like F5,6 and down.
2. Lens is soft towards the edges, and fairly soft on F2
3. Defraction kicks in at F7. 1
4. Xtrans sensor: more noise and loss of detail while raising shadows then a Bayer sensor (even in capture one)
5. Jpegs are soft and smeary looking. You need to set noise reduction to negative 4 (and or use film grain to camouflage its short coming)
6. Its ISO is about on stop worse then the Sony A73 and Leica m10, meaning I need to bump the x-100v ISO to 3200 to get same shutter speed as iso 1600 on m10 and A73 everything else is equival, 35 mm, F2 and so on
7. It's gets warm when in use. You never burn your hand or anything, but it's get warm.
Everything you said is so true I have an a7iv and finally I think I'm going to sell my x100v the autofocus is just bad asf lot of picture is out of focus the jpeg like you said are really soft if you zoom 100% that looks sometimes like phone picture etc
Avaliação muito honesta. Obrigado.
You in Regina? Saskatoon here haha. Sick video though man! Been on the fence on this camera for awhile but I already have an a7iii that works just fine!
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I’m in Regina dude. Good to see another Sasky boy! I have an A7IV as well, great cameras!
Have you tried Ricoh GRiii?
Maybe… just maybe… a video about that camera is coming soon ;)
@@FrankDavalos sweet!
If you like XE3 & X100v. Try Olympus PEN F you will be very surprised. It's 6yr old camera but it has everything you look for.
I will check it out man! I’ve certainly heard about it but I’ve never looked too much further than that one video! Thanks for watching man.
Excellent review. First honest one I have seen on this camera. Basically, sounds like a very expensive convenience that takes photos of the same image quality as any other typical Fuji APSC camera.
Yeah, for me this camera is less about the photos it takes and more about the experience of using it
@@FrankDavalos Can you explain what that 'experience' is? That's the thing I don't get. What makes it different than any other good camera?
@@don7117 i think that it differs from a DSLR or DSLR style mirrorless camera in that there are dials for your exposure triangle and it feels a lot more manual and nostalgic than most modern cameras, but still contains modern features and has superb image quality. A lot of young photographers didn’t grow up experiencing all manual cameras, and there’s nothing better than an experience like that. I don’t even see my Sony A7IV as a camera really, it’s more of a picture taking tool… whereas my Nikon F3… now that’s a camera.
@@FrankDavalos I agree, but how is that different from the xt1, xt2, xt3, xt4, or other Fuji x body cameras?
@@don7117 those are DSLR style cameras… less easy to carry around, large, etc. - the XE series allows interchangeable lenses and is probably most similar to this x series of cameras.
Glad you also spoke about the trash that full frame and APS-C are the same,because UA-cam is full of that trash,even with MFT too...There's no perfect camera just the one that person uses. I do not have to edit my Sony files in a computer,so it might be a jacked up camera,the settings,or just how it's used..
thx for your great review.....thought about purchasing , but pulled the trigger on a full-frame instead. zen billings
@@zenonbillings9008 I am sure you will enjoy the options full frame gives you..After full frame then I explored some other formats,especially since they do not cost much.
Great video! You nailed it with the full frame. I have been shooting the Sony a7riii forever since the release. Looking for the second camera for around town picked up a q2 (sold it) to expensive, picked up an m10 (sold it) to expensive.. l am loving the x100v but miss the resolution..
Thanks Michael! I love the A7RIII. I sometimes wonder when people say they want the “resolution” - are you sure? I have a Leica M9, which has less resolution than the X100V, and the larger sensor is what I really missed, not the resolution. More resolution is never a bad thing though, unless you have a slow computer! Haha. Thanks for watching dude! 🙏
weather sealed and made in Japan is enough to be a keeper.
Agreed. I don’t overly need weather sealing, but dust not getting into the sensor is why weather sealing is a big deal for me. My GRIII is dusty after less than 3 months of use
I hate how few people comment on the garbage bokeh at any shutter speed over 1/1000. I have to always remmeber to enable the nd filter if I want to separate the background and notice the SS is 1/1000 or higher.
I hate that, because I don't always think about it (why should I have to?) My xt30 doesn't have the problem. Apparently it has been said it is a limitation of the leaf shutter. Everyone applauds the leaf shutter for working with high SS flash. But I rarely use flash on an EDC type camera. I have my xt30 for that. I'd much rather have clean bokeh without the hassle...
Otherwise it's a nearly perfect camera for me and I do love it.
Yeah I mean, I didn’t mention it because I never shoot at above 1/1000 at f2 without the ND filter. Further to that, I didn’t really buy this camera for Bokeh, even at its best it’s still not the most amazing for bokeh. Bokeh has its place, but for me it’s overvalued. I’m shooting this camera at f5.6-f11 90% of the time, except when I’m indoors and I’d never be at a shutter speed of 1/1000 indoors.
The X100V isn’t a camera that does it all, and that’s what this video is more so about. It’s amazing at what it does.
@@FrankDavalos perhaps true, but it has pretty smooth bokeh and I take portraits outside now and then even in medium light and it does very well... IF you keep the SS under 1/1000. Just sad you even have to worry about it, and most people don't know. And I can always spot the awful jagged bokeh when they shoot that fast. Oh well. It is what it is, but if my xt30 had the x100v lens buianyway. I'd take that anyday. The camera is basically the same size. I wish they had a pancake lens that matched the x100v quality. Sadly they don't.
@@dentReviews x-e3 + 23mm f2 WR is my fav combo 🤭
@@FrankDavalos very nice but still much larger thickness.;-)
I had this camera but ended up selling it and never look back. It’s not compact enough for me. Went back to Ricoh GR which is incredibly small and stealthier perfect for street photography. Carrying my GR inside my pocket is such a breeze!
Me too 🤭
what's this obsession with stealthy? street photography has always been around and tiny, invisible cameras were never necessary. you don't need to be an undercover spy to do photography
@@Kevinschart You are lucky living in a country where street photography is perfectly legal. I was confronted by many securities many times taking random photos in public with my conspicuous silver Fujis here in the middle east. Yes, obsession with stealthy is REAL.
what thumb grip do you have? What brand? Also.. what lens hood?
I’ve used multiple. Haoge, Lensmate, JJC. And the hood is Haoge. I’d just go all Haoge if I were you.
excellent video my man
Well said. It looks like a great daily carry camera, but it’s not gonna give the advantages as full frame. Fuji just kills it with their aesthetic and colors
Big time man! Thanks for watching.
Honest video, thank you! You’re absolutely right about the image quality. I wonder if the next x100 version will feature the new 40mp sensor coming in the x-h2. Really curious how that many mp will work on apsc.
I've heard some people tell me they are excited about that... For me, a 40mp APS-C sensor does nothing for me haha... BUT... I have been wrong many times before in my life, so maybe I'll be wrong this time around! Thanks for watching my friend.
The x100v is the gateway into the Leica M series
I actually got my Leicas first and then went to the X100V haha
@@FrankDavalos good to know maybe I should just stay with the x100v for now then
I think you expressed something that I felt but couldn't explain. I had this and a 100f and sold both. Not bc I didn't like them. I loved the experience and the way it looks and how it feels but at the end of the day I couldn't help feeling that it's a toy camera. the shutter sounds cheap and the image quality was about 2-3 levels lower than my leica Q was. If these cameras were sub 1k I'd have kept one but where the prices are these days it's a little crazy.
I agree with some of what you said but I don’t think it’s 2-3 levels lower than the Q. But I suppose that kind of thing can be a little subjective. For me the biggest difference is full frame and APS-C, there is a look you get with FF. Agreed how after a while it feels kinda like a toy though. I’ve been shooting the Ricoh GRIII for a couple of weeks and it’s been cool to see the differences between the two.
@@FrankDavalos I had the GRiiix and I liked the image quality better than the Fuji, more accurate colors and a little sharper, but no evf is no fun for me. Q has been the best experience for a smaller camera imo
@@cinemaheist8 yeah I honestly thing the Q is the sweet spot between the 3 cameras. Also double the price of the GRIIi
Well said man. I’m wanting to snag another one, but I’m not paying above retail for one haha.
Yeah it’s hard to recommend this camera right now with the availability and prices that’s for sure.
Hey brother, I was looking to this camera for my first camera to step away from phone photography.
Never add a camera and really want to have one for photography, both street and travel.
Do you think that this camera is a good first camera for a beginner
100%… and if you want to save a bit of money, look at the X100F, the XE-3 or X-E4, or even the Ricoh GRIII… all awesome cameras! I have a video coming eventually about the GrIII!
Mate, I couldn't wait to sell mine. I tried and tried, but were never happy with the results. Just didn't produce what I expected. Should have stuck with the X-T3.
Yeah I understand that for sure. It’s weird when your expectations are so high for a camera because of paid/traded UA-cam/Google reviews and then it comes up short
I bought and sold the F… 3 times.
I learned my lesson with the V. Bought a used one for $1050 before Tiktok lost its mind about it. Probably never selling until the successor is about $1k, could be 2028 😉
Finding a x100v in Toronto at retail is nearly impossible. And I can’t justify the resell price.
They’re on Amazon right now for $2500!!! I do not recommend haha
Curious what you did not like about the Q / Q2?
I love those cameras man. The Q2 just doesn’t really fit into my wants or needs only because I have other cameras that kind of make it an unnecessary purchase. I had the Q for a while but it was before I took to 28mm so it was really just the focal length and the extra time spent in post that made me sell it and buy back another X100V… if I could choose between the two today, or even the three for that matter, I’d probably choose the Q… they’re probably the best value in Leica right now. Luckily I have a Q2M that is probably my favourite digital camera of all time.
Interesting video. Totally fair to like but not love this camera. I had the F. Wasn’t using it a lot. Sold it. Came back with a V once I found one on KEH. Love it to pieces. I am interested in the grip you mentioned. Ergonomics in my big hands is ok with a thumb grip but not ideal.
Yeah it’s an awesome camera man. Don’t get the Haoge one because it requires an Allen key I believe to screw on. I had it and it was annoying. This is the grip I like: JJC Solid Metal Hand Grip Secure Handle Bracket for Fuji Fujifilm X100V X100F X100 V X100 F Camera, Anti-Slip Pads Design, Arca Swiss Quick Release Plate, Extra 1/4"-20 Tripod Hole & Hand Strap Hole a.co/d/2AaaqZN
I will check it out, thanks!
Love this video, and like you I own and love and hate this camera . You are right, the AF is shite. But, when i switched from continuous to single , the performance is much better!
Thanks for watching man!! And yeah for me I found continuous a little all over the place with kids and environment and stuff!
I think its far too expensive for a fixed lens compact with no IBIS. I also prefer the XE3.
I personally think it’s a good value… maybe not right now with all these supply chain issues, but it’s a good value for what you get. The WCL II adapter? I think that’s overpriced. XE3 4 lyffffeeeee! 🙏🙏🙏 thanks for watching man!
You mentioned that you usually shoot the camera at f/8 - are you usually employing "zone focusing"? And if so, is that due to the camera's poor autofocus?
Nah, I don’t really zone focus with the X100V… the aperture ring is a little awkward on the small lens. It’s probably possible but I dont use it that way. I just like shooting at f5.6-f11 because everything looks crisp and I’m outside a lot shooting. The camera’s autofocus isn’t great, but it’s also not terrible either and works ok for most things!
@@FrankDavalos Cool. Thanks for the response! I enjoyed the video and your very forthright take on the camera.
@@danielfortune4283 thanks for watching my friend! 🙏
Just bought the Fuji X100V looking at apps to assist as I new to photography any insights would be helpful
Cam remote app and snap seed should get ya started
If you compare shots at 400% zoom, you definitely are more of a pixel peeper. I do not mean it offensive but capturing images to me is about getting candid moments and as long as the images transport a feeling / soul, I am all good and I do not care if it will be amazingly sharp at 400% zoom. Even more, crazy sharp images are often a turn-off; I mean, once you take on a mist filter, you do want to get less sharpness - so, why pay lots of money for sharpness, if you want to get more "organic" rendition and less digital look.
The X100V is the perfect companion for everyday photography, this can be a trip with friends, a festival, family moments, street photography, bar trips - you simply have a lightweight, small camera that can document almost everything. In combination with the flash and ND filter and weather-sealing; you're good to go for almost every scenario.
As a Leica and Sony user as well, I think the X100 line-up, especially the X100V, is the best camera for capturing life moments. And to be honest, that full frame "bokeh monster" kind of rendering often kills candid / family moments. There is a point where these images look "too professional" and real moments easily look more like a staged "family portrait photoshoot", experienced this a lot before picking up the X100V. Another thing: Only "photographers / gear people" care about the quality, most others are even happy with an iPhone shot - so, a X100V is lightyears ahead, even it's "only" APS-C.
Agree to disagree! Bokeh monster and perfect are words I would not use to describe the X100V haha
@@FrankDavalos No, the X100V is not a bokeh monster - I described full frame as „bokeh monsters“ as most buy them to get the most background blur possible (we ignore medium format here).
Most professional (fashion, commercial, studio) photographers never even use f1.4. It‘s a social media thing as blurry backgrounds means „pro camera look“ to most people as it looks different as normal / iPhone shots.
But to be honest: 90% looks somehow bad - I mean, they schedule a photoshoot at Golden Hour at a beach and take their 85mm f1.4, shoot it wide open and relatively close - so, the whole background is a „blurry mess“ and they call it a day.
Most people jump from APS-C as they want more blur because less blur means automatically more of a challenge to get a shot that sticks out from the mass. You have to learn more about composition and how to capture things interesting in general.
And I speak from experiences, I had APS-C (Sony), jumped to FF (Sony) because of the bokeh. Later got two Leicas (Q & M10) and at the end got myself a X100V.
Here are my thoughts:
Full Frame in general -> when you know what you‘re doing and for actual shootings where you use a variety of focal lengths that fit the scene. And f1.4 and below is not used because you are lazy but you want to use it specific to tell a story.
APS-C -> You do not rely on blurry backgrounds and realize that photographer, especially portrait photography, is more than just bokeh. It‘s mostly lighter, smaller and easier to carry. For family shots, travel photography and IG it‘s more than enough and capable of. And if you want to dig further, get one with lens options.
X100V -> Probably the best package to capture your life. Easy to use, small, tons of features - perfect for beginners who cannot use Lightroom properly (same for other Fujifilm cameras for sure). Having weather sealing on board, build-in flash and ND filter, leaf shutter, low profile, amazing screens - you cannot ask more for a daily driver. Used my Q before it for snapping around but realized that it‘s too big and the FF quality is simply not necessary for beach days, bad trips, festivals, concerts, …
@@g33k3301 For me the argument isn't Camera A vs Camera B really.. it's full frame vs aps-c - Regardless of bokeh, I always prefer FF. I invite you to watch my other video on the Ricoh GRIII, as to me, that is the better camera to capture daily life. You can bring it absolutely everywhere, way easier to carry than the X100V, has IBIS, snap focus, 28mm lens, etc. I don't overly care about weather sealed cameras, but I know it's important to others.
I just don't really like the images of the Fuji X100V anymore, the noveltly for me wore off.... they look too painterly. I prefer true to life. But obviously, to each their own. I made this video before the X100V blew up in the way that it has, at the time it was only popular amongst photographers.
@@FrankDavalos Could you explain what do you like more about FF, regardless the bokeh? Because to me, there's no actual difference but I have to admit, I do not own "the latest and greatest gear" if this has an impact.
When it comes to editing images, it goes like this for me (my cameras):
X100V > M10 > A7iii > Q.
I know the Ricoh for sure but to me, it's too small, it has no Viewfinder and no build-in flash - considered it for long time but it did not work for me. I know a lot others that love it.
Interesting, maybe because of the whole recipe thing? I used it every now and then but still, a RAW edit is always better to me.
BTW: I am not a Fujifilm fanboy or something similar. This is my first Fujifilm and I am super annoyed by the hype around the X100V and especially the Recipes. Once you post something, you easily get tons of questions which recipe you used.
@@g33k3301 it’s the look, it has nothing to do with bokeh. A full frame just provides a more realistic 3D type of look that few APS-C cameras can replicate. I prefer my Leica M9 even to the Fuji X100V.
As for the Ricoh… it’s the size that makes it special. It’s the most pocketable high quality camera I’ve ever experienced. If you haven’t tried it, I would highly suggest spending a couple of months with one and you’ll see what I mean. The size makes it so special.
And yeah it’s probably the recipes but even just the film sims or RAW files, I never found them to look true to life. It just seemed to be too much of a baked in look for me.
My fav Fuji camera is the XE3, and to this day I’d still totally love to own that camera! Love the black and white Jpegs from it!
Hey, a really great review. Love the way you clearly love the camera but still acknowledge it’s limitations, and sometime still get a bit annoyed with it ? Also I must compliment you on your images; whatever it’s limitations you (still) manage to capture some beautiful and lovely pictures with disturbing the moment. As you say, a camera you can, and do, use everywhere and anywhere, to great effect. Thanks very much. (Hv Sub’d).
Hey man, I really appreciate the kind words! No camera is perfect, and sometimes you just gotta use whatever camera you have… and the X100V is one of those ones that easy to have on you! Thanks for watching and subbing my friend!
Does your x100v tend to warm while taking pics?
I haven’t really noticed to be honest. If it’s on for an extended period of time i think I’ve noticed, but not during regular use
OhHo, I shouldn’t have watched this. Great presentation, nice easy overview that gives perfect insight. Now what. Maybe I’m going to be sleeping in the lounge room again……..
So for better image Quality between x100v or xpro 3?
The exact same iQ
Damn, and I thought I have camera indecision syndrome! I should never have sold that Olympus em5. It started me down the road to hell. I feel it still 😂
Hahaha lots of people think it’s GAS or camera indecision syndrome… and maybe it is for some… but for me, I get great joy in just trying out cameras. Some stick, some don’t… and some are complicated, like the Fuji X100V 😂
seeing vids like this makes me open my tab and google those cameras.. i think okay, fuji.. affordable.. i typed x100v and its 10.5k in my country i was like WHAT?!
$10.5K?! USD?! Orrrrr
@@FrankDavalos oh sry didnt point it out, its 10500 PLN, converting to USD - 2279,64$
@@MrPimpJuiice wow that is still so expensive! Too expensive.
Great t-shirt! 😁
Finally I get the comment I’ve been waiting for! 🙏🤙🏼
"do you think the x100v is overrated? It's complicated".
HAAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
I spit out the food in my mouth I laughed so hard. I have THE EXACT SAME FEELING hahahahaha
Hahaha thanks for watching my guy 🙏
After shooting Fujifilm exclusively for over 5 years, I have come to the conclusion that they make toy cameras for fun photography. If you're going to buy into fuji, make it one of the small pockeable set ups. Unfortunately, that's getting harder and harder to do as they shift towards pro-grade bulky design choices and pick losing battles in the wrong weight class. You can always pick up the older lenses, but they really show their age in terms of focus ability and speed. If you're a 28mm type of guy I think I would recommend Ricoh instead for a compact set up.
Yeah agreed 100%. I got the GRIII a couple of weeks ago and I’ve been really enjoying seeing how it differs from Fuji!
People watching youtube videos and buying x100v and expecting to be a great photographer. Then got bored of the 23mm lol. A lot of the youtubers love the x100v because it's their secondary camera. They got tired of carrying giant full frame camera body and lens
I agree man. It’s a great secondary camera. But it’s also a great reminder that a camera doesn’t make you a good photographer. Making photos does.
I had one for a few months amd sold it as it was not near my expectations.
An old Sony Rx1 has given me back the quality I want.
I'm not a video guy, but for stills the low light performance of the Fujilim is not even close to the Sony.
I prefer this over my q2! Lol
I believe you. Not a Q2M though 😷
If you’ve bought the X100v for it to be a true rangefinder then you have wasted your money, as it’s not a rangefinder camera.
It might look like one but it’s still not a rangefinder.
My first X100 camera was the S but it was sold to buy the X-T1 a long time ago.
Now, the X-T1 and lenses were sold to buy the X100V (in black) and I’m very happy with it.
What makes it a good camera; maybe even a great camer, is it’s simplicity.
Simplicity I hear you say! I know, it’s not a simple camera to use but what makes it simple is the fact that it’s a fixed lens camera.
You have to act as the zoom and you have to slow down and think about the image you want to get working within the cameras limits, so you won’t go out and try and get wildlife images.
Myself; I’ve gone through all sorts of cameras over the years from working with an Olympus OM-1n film camera to various digital cameras which included Leica too.
But now, I’m happy with the simplicity of just going out with with the X100v, the GRIIIX or both cameras as I know I won’t need to think about which lens to use, the choice has been made by the camera I have on me.
It sounds like you really want to keep the X100V as you’ve bought, and sold, three of them… yes, it’s an expensive camera and even more so if you’ve gone through three!
Stick with it… there’s no perfect camera and never will be.
Sold it for the GRIII 🤭
Holy crap. Someone who’s bought and sold the x100v 1 more time than I have haha. Considering ditching my Q2 to go back to one if I can find a V :-/
I honestly think the real answer is the Q-P haha. You’re going to get the V again, and enjoy the hell out of it for 2000 actuations, and then you’ll do what I just did yesterday, and sell it yet again! Hahahah
@@FrankDavalos 🤣. I have a trip to Portugal coming up in a month so I’m gonna hope I fall in love with the q2 more and not wanna change again
@@MarcWynter watch my Q2M video and come on over to the dark side
@@FrankDavalos oh I saw it. But I’m aware enough of my commitment issues not to go down that path 🤣
@@MarcWynter that’s fine… not everyone needs the greatest camera of all time
Q2M is my dream camera. I’d love to know why you sold it! Maybe you can save me 5,000 :) edit: I guess you didn’t sell it… well, I guess 5,000 it is…
It’s the only camera I’ll probably never sell haha
Regarding the af, what makes it sh$try? I shoot everything from my kids to weddings and rarely miss a shot with x100v
I suppose I meant in comparison to Sony, Canon and Nikon. If you’ve used those, you’ll know that it’s not even in the same ballpark. I don’t miss many shots with it either, but that doesn’t mean that I trust it in the same way that I do with other cameras.
It's basically RIP to the camera when fungus grows or the lens is broken/fog.
You could say that about anything, and this combo is the price of either a FF camera, or a good FF lens. I’ve never had fungus or fog on any digital camera lens I’ve ever owned - mostly because who keeps digital cameras that long? I sell every 3-5 years so that I don’t lose all my money haha
Yeah, but that's not a problem if you're cautious. I own about 20 cameras and used the hell out of some of them, and not one ever had fungus or a broken lens. So.
The answer to every camera problem is: "well just let me buy something else to fix all my problems!" Not.
yeah FF is somewhat better.
twice the size. twice the prise.
but definitely not twice the quality to justify
the cost.
I disagree. But it depends how you look at it and what you value. But I personally don’t think it’s bad to invest extra money on a camera that you can make technically better images with - I don’t think $5K for a camera you could use for the next decade is a bad deal. And any of these cameras can pay for themselves if you put them to use.
Send that toxicity my way I’ll straighten her out😂
The X100V is over rated and over priced.The AF is slow and there are better options out there for less money.Just my two cents!!!!
A fixed lens camera makes absolutely no sense to me.
A fixed lens camera just means that you cannot take the lens of the camera, and you have essentially just one focal length. Did that help clear it up for you? 👻
@@FrankDavalos HAHA thanks, but I understand what a fixed lens camera is. I don't get why anyone would pick one over an interchangeable lens camera.
@@don7117 haha was just bugging. There is something about eliminating the possibility of swapping lenses that allows me to focus much more on taking a photograph, and much less on what type of gear I want to use to make a photograph. They’re also usually smaller, easier to carry around every day, etc. And my backpack is probably 10 lbs lighter than it use to be, not even exaggerating. I still have interchangeable lens cameras… but all of my fixed lens cameras get used far more.
@@FrankDavalos I still don't get it. Throw a small, wide prime on an X-T2 (or smaller) body and head out for the day. That accomplishes the 'focus more on the photograph' and 'compose with my feet' pitch I hear people say about these fixed lens cameras. Personally, I think it is just self-justification for unnecessarily spending a sh*tload of money on a very limited camera. Hey, we can all spend our hard earned cash however we want, and God knows I have a completely unnecessary collection of vintage primes that rarely get used, so I am no one to talk. It's just that, as hard as I try, I can't get my logical brain to accept the illogical rationale given by the cultists that worship this camera. Same goes for other fixed lens cameras like Leicas. Regardless, Great, honest review. Thanks.
@@don7117 yeah I understand your perspective. Some people really appreciate the X100V. After all, it is a great lens and a very capable camera… the design is better than all the Fuji cameras I’ve owned, etc. But they’re definitely not for everyone. And touché on our unnecessary collections hahaha. Don’t watch my Leica Q2M video if you don’t like videos about expensive fixed lens digital cameras that only shoot in black and white hahahah. Thanks for watching Don! Appreciate you.
Shitty autofocus ? You dont know how to use it.
Didn’t mean to trigger you. I meant shitty compared to the 3 flagship brands, Canon, Sony, Nikon. Are you going to argue with that?
@@FrankDavalos You didnt trigger me at all research photography not cameras
@@martinsmyth5580 thanks for watching!
@@martinsmyth5580 you feeling better you got that off your chest?
@@mjonno64 Yeah mark feel great cheers