Thank you for this fantastic hands on review. I've been looking for a smaller mirrorless and settled on the X100F. I'm very much looking forward to not lugging around my heavy DSLR for everything. I've watched a ton of reviews and yours is one of the best and most comprehensive. It is greatly appreciated!
Nice job going over some features most other reviewers skipped over, such as multiple exposure ability, ability to change focus point size, and rotation of viewfinder overlay in vertical orientation.
Thank you for the review Maarten! It's great to see you talking about this new camera and I am sure many of us would like to get our hands on one. How is it possible you "only" have 20.000 subscribers?! Your reviews are presented wonderful, classy and optimistic. I like that a lot in a reviewer so please keep making them. And your name, you have to be Dutch right? ;)
Thank you Maarten! Great language, very polite, very informative and objective. Great preview. I also would appreciate if you could tell me what camera is the little one on top of the table on 1:24... One more time, Thank you for all your videos.
That is very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting. There are two - the still is my mother's REPORTER Anastigmat V 35mm. The movie camera with the turret is my father in law's Keystone K-48 8mm.
I would like to ask you one more thing, if it's not too much. I photograph with X-T1, X-Pro2 and X100T (with the WCL-X100 and TCL-X100) and surely I will get the X100F because of its sensor. Honestly, Photographing with my X100T is way more pleasant than with the other X cameras I have. Somehow I fell much more inspired and the images are much more satisfying... at least to me. I fell that the excess of lenses and choices get on the way and make me spend unnecessary time thinking of gear. Here comes my question: What is the actual difference between the WCL-X100 and TCL-X100 and WCL-X100 and TCL-X100 II?
I agree that there's something about the X series that does invite, encourage and inspire me to take photographs and to be more adventurous about taking photographs. I do not have enough understanding or experience to answer your question about the wide and tele conversion lenses, sorry.
Hi Maarten, thank you for your video and taking the time to do it. I find it concise, informative and to the point. Would you mind answering a few questions? You write about the improved focus but could you elaborate a bit more? Is it faster than the X100T? If so, how much faster? As fast as the X-Pro2 with the 23mm/f2? Is it more precise than the X100T or the X100S? Is it better in low light or backlight? I ask all these questions because I used to own a X100S and it was one of the cameras I've enjoyed using the most, except for the autofocus which to me seemed quite rudimentary, slow and sometimes inaccurate enough to not be able to use the optical viewfinder because I couldn't trust the focusing. I also hated that it used to almost always rack back and forth before achieving focus in lower light and it wouldn't hold focus with a half press on the shutter button. Have these issues been fixed? Thanks again
Thanks for the kind words, they're always appreciated. Those are issues that I would plan to address in a review, and are actually a little beyond the scope of my work, as I don't have a standardized test bench, older models to compare to, nor the tools required to make the precise measurements you request. For those kinds of details, I recommend either CNet or dpreview. So, in the few days I shot with the X-100F, it is considerably faster and more reliable (focus was one of my issues with the X-100T) - the issues you raise in the last paragraph have been addressed - although I thought I'd read that a firmware upgrade had also made some improvements. I'll do my best to address these in the full review - but at the moment am waiting for a production model to review.
Maarten Heilbron Thank you for your answer, that's all that I needed to know. I'll wait for your more thorough review and I'll be sure to check dpreview too (though they sometimes take ages to review stuff) Thanks again and please keep posting reviews!
Maarten Heilbron. You are the only one who has shown the camera connected to an external recorder so far. Good job. What size is the audio jack? 2.5, 3.5 mm. Thanks
Hi Maarten,I have an XT2 and a few primes. I am thinking of adding a second camera to complete kit. Having used and reviewed most cameras would you add the X100f or a second XT2?
Excellent review. You just helped me decide my next purchase... 16mm f1.4 instead of the X100F. Still not enough changes over the X100T to justify the expense of upgrading.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for commenting. I would disagree - I believe the new focus engine is worth the upgrade, however, if you're not unhappy with the X100T, then no need to upgrade.
Maarten, thanks for the thorough reviews both on this x100f and on the x-pro2. If you had to pick one of the two, considering price and type of use, what would it be? It seems to me that they are very similar in a lot of ways but yet different. Thanks!
They are too different for a direct comparison - X-100F is a small fixed lens pocket camera for street shooting or travel. The X-Pro2 (although I'd steer you to the X-T2) is an interchangeable lens camera with a pro approach to functions and controls.
Excellent review Maarten..My biggest problem with previous X100 models has always been the poor /slow autofocus.. I'm keen to know exactly how "improved" the new auto focus really is... eg 3 x faster than ........X100T? . Or better than /worse than other cameras eg My OMD EM1. Any specs on this? Thanks Dave
I'm not sure I can quantify it as I don't really have the tools or test bench required to do that (may CNet or dpreview) but as it seems (on the sample with pre-release firmware) it seemed very similar to the X-Pro2 and X-T2, which are a substantial improvement in speed and accuracy over the X-100T. Where Fuji's focus was clearly near the back of the pack before, it's caught up now, and the joystick to move the focus point is (in the absence of a touch screen) very useful and usable.
Maarten, as always, an excellent, comprehensive review. Something you mentioned when reviewing the X-Pro2 was that the viewfinder eye-point height was not great for spectacle wearers. I see in the cameras' respective specifications that the X-Pro2 eye-point height setting is about the same as the X100F's (15mm). I notice that you removed your specs during this video; was this significant? I ask because I, too, am a spectacle wearer, and I found the X-Pro2 viewfinder did not let me view all the information round the viewfinder screen without moving the camera around, and I found this to be annoying. If the X100F is the same, I would not consider it, although, peculiarly, the X100T viewfinder is slightly better than that on the X-Pro2, so maybe the X100F will be OK. Anyway, I'd be grateful for any feedback you can give on this point.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, and your kind words. There's no implied message here - when I'm shooting primarily with the viewfinder, I prefer to take my glasses off - it just feels better. You are correct though, at that close distance, depending on your prescription, there will be some part of the field of view that's out of range. I didn't have the X-Pro2 and the X100F side by side to compare, but they were very similar. Pretty sure that happens with all cameras, but may be more of a problem with digital displays which tend to put their information panels around the edges.
If Leica Q2 early next year have 4K video record, and money wasn't an issue, do you recommend Leica Q2 or Fuji X100F for pure manual shooting experiences? I will get RX10 IV for video and long distance shot, but the 4K on the Leica Q2 will help too
Hey I have bought a x-pro 2 with a 35mm f.2. But I find it too clumsy and heavy for street shooting. Also the 50mm equivalent doesn`t fit my style of photography. So I thought about getting the x100f. Do you think I should sell my X-Pro 2 system, even if I won`t make any profit after selling my x-pro 2 to buy a x100f?
If your only use for the X-Pro2 is street shooting, it would probably be wise to trade it in. Otherwise it is a very nice camera, and I'd certainly hang onto it.
Hi Maarten, Would you still recommend buying X100f in September 2019. I am torn between the XE3 and X100F.. would be using for day to day use and travel.
So will this camera like the old camera last a lifetime? Why Sony didn't make any rangefinder camera like x100 series or leica? Will Sony RX100 good for street photography?
Both are good questions, but no way to predict the longevity, nor to understand Sony's philosophy - sometimes it's based on sales projections, sometimes on oneexecutive's desire for a product. My sense is that Sony no longer gives individual product managers and teams the freedom that was provided in the past.
Does the manual focusing ring have a hard stops in both ends like 23mm 1.4. If the camera has turned off and back on, does it keep manual focus distant?
I like Benjamin Moore's colour of the year (the mauvey "shadow") better than Pantone's choice for 2017 - "Greenery", but that said, my wardrobe does seem to be transitioning to shades of green. If you mean would I purchase the silver or black X-100F, I'd go with silver. Such a clear design statement.
I used to have an X100T, but sold it because its focus was too slow for me at times. That's my big concern about the X100F, namely how fast it focuses and how much faster than the X100T. I did love the small, coat-pocketable X100T as a travel camera, but I just wanted something with speedier focus. Very nice overview of this camera and perhaps you can also tell I'm quite interested in it.
I agree with your focus concerns, which I've had until recently about many Fuji cameras. However, the last introductions (X-Pro2, X-T2 and the X-100T) are a substantial improvement. I'm not sure what's happened in the meantime with firmware upgrades on older models - but for me, and I'm also quite interested, would be my reason for choosing the X-100T. Best wishes, your viewership, and participation in comments, is appreciated.
Hasn't Fuji run the X100 series into the ditch? I have an original X100 and after many firmware upgrades, it's not a bad camera. I then went with the X100S. X100T did nothing for me, and now the F? I got the X70 at Christmas and, honestly, don't like it because I'm a viewfinder guy, but it's starting to grow on me. To each their own, but the X100S is my camera. You'll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. Oh, sorry for the edit. Nice review. Appreciate it.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you for answering back. I wish you could do it. I always follow your remarks on different cameras because you do it soooo clear and easy to get... I'm following from the south of Spain, Jerez the sherry wine land. Be safe. Cheers
@@marionmolina2225 Thanks for the kind words, appreciated. And please say hello to all my friends in the south of Spain - look forward to visiting again.
Seems like an X100T with a thumbstick and slightly more megapixels. Not that I'm upset, my X100T has proven to be a wonderful travel and street camera, much easier to lug around than a Nikon D4s, for sure, but it is disappointing that in the years it's taken Fuji to come up with its replacement that haven't really done much replacing. No 4K video. No touch screen. No tilt-screen. I'm doubting image stabilization. Really, no incentive to spend the money on an upgrade.
The major incentive I'd see is the focus engine, which seems to be substantially improved - however, it's been sometime since I shot with the X-100T, and maybe the firmware updates have brought it close to this level. But I do agree, the X100T remains, a great camera.
It's incredible, that you are making your reviews free for Fuji, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Nikon, whomever. You are too good to make it free :-) The reviews at DPReview are mostly full of errors and incompetence. Gordon Laing is terribly arrogant, and is not willing to admit his errors and oversights. You are really great ad ready to discuss any details; you are the only experienced reviewer who is really interactive. BTW, you mentioned that you are reviewing LX10.
I'm pleased and humbled by your kind words, thanks for commenting. However, I don't see it that way - I get a great deal of pleasure "playing" with the latest camera technology as well as writing/shooting and editing video. Those are the real perks and payment for me. The ability of interacting with viewers - and I do read all comments and reply to those that are relevant and civil - is one of the pleasures of UA-cam. It's how I learn, it's how I improve - and it's how I understand how my videos are appreciated. BTW - I am, that should be next week's post - however I will admit to being horribly unpredictable. The number of half-finished projects in OneNote and in FinalCut is embarrassing even to me.
Miklos Nemeth I agree. I think Maarten is by far the most unbiased, thorough and concise presenter I've had the pleasure of watching. He should have many more subscribers to his channel.
So ... you won't be subscribing? But you have captured the essence of my style - I write a script and verify everything I say before I say it, and I don't waste your time with idle chat - I make the point and move on. I feel that viewers don't need my personality - just the information. But I completely understand that approach is not for everybody. Luckily you have many, many options - but thanks for watching.
These look amazing but I can't justify 1300$ on a fixed lens camera. I am considering switching from my Nikon D750/Sony A6000 to the Fuji X-T2 or Xpro-2. I am just finding it difficult to give up the full frame sensor, not to mention the large investment in Nikon glass. The Sony I have no issues parting with. It is a great camera but I don't enjoy shooting with it.
Understood. I'm very happy with the X-T2. I would like a full frame sensor, but am not sure I need a full frame sensor, but the glass investment, I get that - and the D750 is a very nice camera.
I would agree with that assessment, but I think you might appreciate the focus improvements, which I found to be substantial. On the other hand, I haven't see the X100T since the latest firmware, so maybe the change isn't as dramatic as I imagine.
Could you do a comparison between the X-100T and X-100F? Especially concerning the autofocus in low light! Thanks, I enjoy your reviews as they are coherent, detailed and to the point!
I'm not sure that will be possible - as I dont have a X-100T to do the comparison. Otherwise, thanks for the kind words. I will add low light focus to my todo list.
Not so obvious to me, particularly on the original files. It may not be fair to judge from a video with a less than 2K resolution. In my mind what needed updating was the focus engine, and I was very pleased with the improvement. On the other hand, the X-100T remains a very good camera - a nice combination of style, functionality and usability.
You always say positive attributes about a camera tend to gross over the negatives(like this video on touch screen and tilted screen) or barely mention them(*). No wonder most camera manufacturers let you review their cameras. If you want to be a serious reviewer you need to be thorough i.e. mention both the positives and negatives in equal proportions. (*) 4K overheating in Sony A6300 which is very serious.
Ouch. Im sorry. And I'm not sure if you've asked for this but. When the camera manufacturer provides a sample for pre-announcement use, it comes with some conditions (I've added this note to the description). In addition to a non-disclosure agreement, we're generally asked not to do performance testing and not to post photographs (although I was permitted to include them in the video, they're not (as I would usually do) posted on flickr when the EXIF data can be seen. That's an oversight, I won't do that again. And this was a preview, not a review - let me think about the value of continuing to do previews. I believe that every camera has virtues, and if I can't find enough, I return the camera unreviewed. That said, every camera has flaws, minor and major and I certainly don't hesitate to mention them. And I've certainly been hard enough on Fuji both about video functionality (which until the X-T2 has been a afterthought) and focus (which was remedied with the X-Pro2). I have several videos about the A6300, (which I purchased prior to review, so it wasn't on loan) and with the exception of the A600/A6300 comparison, they all mention and demonstrate the overheating issue. I'm sorry if I've not been aggressive enough, but I have reported on my extensive experiences with the A6300 - with two exceptions (shooting on a beach in Mexico and shooting an interview in a small room with standard fresnel incandescent film lights) , I've been able to shoot everything I wanted to without incident. I do my best, I don't mind being called on an issue, and post clarifications and errors when they occur. And I answer all questions and comments. Thanks for raising this issue, and for providing the opportunity to clarify.
I've heard more poo pooing from guys like you than anybody doing this for a living simply because it is assumed that one watches or reads more than one review ..whether you're serious or not.
Thanks. Useful insights here without a "marketing" appeal. I currently use the X100T and love it. It seems like the X100F includes almost everything I wished the X100T had, well, except for maybe the X100F (like the T) not being weather sealed. Anyway, I launched the www.X100F.com website that lists curated, high quality resources about the new Fujifilm X100F camera. Your video fits the exact profile of resources that I look for and therefore I included it! Thanks.
Thank you for this fantastic hands on review. I've been looking for a smaller mirrorless and settled on the X100F. I'm very much looking forward to not lugging around my heavy DSLR for everything. I've watched a ton of reviews and yours is one of the best and most comprehensive. It is greatly appreciated!
What a pleasure to read your kind words, thank you very much. I hope you will enjoy the X-100F.
Solid review Maarten! Great work. I love your style of presentation.
That's very kind, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Nice review. Very comprehensive, on point and focused. I wish more people would do it that way!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Awesome video and info, thanks for sharing. Do you think the original lens that they kept on this model can resolve the extra sensor detail?
I do, but this is not my field of expertise. You'll get more detailed information at dpreview or dxomark for these kinds of questions.
Nice job going over some features most other reviewers skipped over, such as multiple exposure ability, ability to change focus point size, and rotation of viewfinder overlay in vertical orientation.
It's my pleasure - thank you for your kind words, always appreciated.
Finally subscribed. Love how your narration style owes more to story telling than tech review! Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the sub! And I certainly enjoyed reading your kind words, appreciated.
Thank you for the review Maarten!
It's great to see you talking about this new camera and I am sure many of us would like to get our hands on one. How is it possible you "only" have 20.000 subscribers?! Your reviews are presented wonderful, classy and optimistic. I like that a lot in a reviewer so please keep making them. And your name, you have to be Dutch right? ;)
Thanks for the kind words, they're always appreciated. Yes, I was born in Amsterdam.
Nice preview, Maarten. I will wait for full review.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm now waiting for a production model.
Your reviews are still the best!
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Not sure how I missed this. Great intro. Would also love a review of your Viking Cruise.
That will follow in due course. It's a sponsored trip, so ...
Hello Maarten, thank you for the informative review. Well done.
That's very kind of you to say, thanks very much.
excellent review as always ------ waiting for your H1 detailed review
Thank you. I've decided to wait for the firmware update. For the moment, the X-H1 is a little glitchy.
Thank you Maarten! Great language, very polite, very informative and objective. Great preview. I also would appreciate if you could tell me what camera is the little one on top of the table on 1:24... One more time, Thank you for all your videos.
That is very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting. There are two - the still is my mother's REPORTER Anastigmat V 35mm. The movie camera with the turret is my father in law's Keystone K-48 8mm.
Thank you very much for your fast response Maarten. Keep it up with the Great work!
Always my pleasure.
I would like to ask you one more thing, if it's not too much. I photograph with X-T1, X-Pro2 and X100T (with the WCL-X100 and TCL-X100) and surely I will get the X100F because of its sensor. Honestly, Photographing with my X100T is way more pleasant than with the other X cameras I have. Somehow I fell much more inspired and the images are much more satisfying... at least to me. I fell that the excess of lenses and choices get on the way and make me spend unnecessary time thinking of gear. Here comes my question: What is the actual difference between the WCL-X100 and TCL-X100 and WCL-X100 and TCL-X100 II?
I agree that there's something about the X series that does invite, encourage and inspire me to take photographs and to be more adventurous about taking photographs. I do not have enough understanding or experience to answer your question about the wide and tele conversion lenses, sorry.
Sir!, you are the best!
Thank you for a perfect review.
What a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.
Excellent review, Maarteen !
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Hi Maarten, thank you for your video and taking the time to do it. I find it concise, informative and to the point.
Would you mind answering a few questions?
You write about the improved focus but could you elaborate a bit more? Is it faster than the X100T? If so, how much faster? As fast as the X-Pro2 with the 23mm/f2?
Is it more precise than the X100T or the X100S? Is it better in low light or backlight?
I ask all these questions because I used to own a X100S and it was one of the cameras I've enjoyed using the most, except for the autofocus which to me seemed quite rudimentary, slow and sometimes inaccurate enough to not be able to use the optical viewfinder because I couldn't trust the focusing. I also hated that it used to almost always rack back and forth before achieving focus in lower light and it wouldn't hold focus with a half press on the shutter button. Have these issues been fixed?
Thanks again
Thanks for the kind words, they're always appreciated. Those are issues that I would plan to address in a review, and are actually a little beyond the scope of my work, as I don't have a standardized test bench, older models to compare to, nor the tools required to make the precise measurements you request. For those kinds of details, I recommend either CNet or dpreview.
So, in the few days I shot with the X-100F, it is considerably faster and more reliable (focus was one of my issues with the X-100T) - the issues you raise in the last paragraph have been addressed - although I thought I'd read that a firmware upgrade had also made some improvements.
I'll do my best to address these in the full review - but at the moment am waiting for a production model to review.
Maarten Heilbron Thank you for your answer, that's all that I needed to know. I'll wait for your more thorough review and I'll be sure to check dpreview too (though they sometimes take ages to review stuff)
Thanks again and please keep posting reviews!
In their defence, I'm not the speediest guy either. Sometimes, it takes time.
Great video as always and Im glad Fuji loaned you one!
A pleasure to read your kind words, thank you!
Audio control & imput?
There's a 2.5mm input jack, no control (that I remember - I wanted to verify with the manual but it's no online yet).
great as always sir! dreaming about this fuji!
It's always my pleasure - thanks for the kind words.
Great video Maarten. How was/were the audio connections? Audio out? Audio in? thx
Thanks for the kind words. There is an audio input, no headphone jack.
Maarten Heilbron. You are the only one who has shown the camera connected to an external recorder so far. Good job.
What size is the audio jack? 2.5, 3.5 mm. Thanks
The smaller 2.5mm, sadly.
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Hi Maarten,I have an XT2 and a few primes. I am thinking of adding a second camera to complete kit. Having used and reviewed most cameras would you add the X100f or a second XT2?
I'd add a second X-T2, just to keep things simple.
Excellent review. You just helped me decide my next purchase... 16mm f1.4 instead of the X100F. Still not enough changes over the X100T to justify the expense of upgrading.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for commenting. I would disagree - I believe the new focus engine is worth the upgrade, however, if you're not unhappy with the X100T, then no need to upgrade.
I'm still very happy with the X100T. I just picked up the 16mm f1.4 and it's phenomenal!!!
Yes, great lens. Happy to hear you're happy.
Maarten, thanks for the thorough reviews both on this x100f and on the x-pro2.
If you had to pick one of the two, considering price and type of use, what would it be? It seems to me that they are very similar in a lot of ways but yet different.
Thanks!
They are too different for a direct comparison - X-100F is a small fixed lens pocket camera for street shooting or travel. The X-Pro2 (although I'd steer you to the X-T2) is an interchangeable lens camera with a pro approach to functions and controls.
Thanks Maarten,
Now you added the X-T2 to the mix, more homework for me, haha. Keep on the good work!
Please accept my apologies. And I'm still working on my X-T2 review ...
Good and concise as allways
Such a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks.
Excellent review Maarten..My biggest problem with previous X100 models has always been the poor /slow autofocus..
I'm keen to know exactly how "improved" the new auto focus really is... eg 3 x faster than ........X100T? . Or better than /worse than other cameras eg My OMD EM1.
Any specs on this?
Thanks Dave
I'm not sure I can quantify it as I don't really have the tools or test bench required to do that (may CNet or dpreview) but as it seems (on the sample with pre-release firmware) it seemed very similar to the X-Pro2 and X-T2, which are a substantial improvement in speed and accuracy over the X-100T. Where Fuji's focus was clearly near the back of the pack before, it's caught up now, and the joystick to move the focus point is (in the absence of a touch screen) very useful and usable.
Maarten, as always, an excellent, comprehensive review.
Something you mentioned when reviewing the X-Pro2 was that the viewfinder eye-point height was not great for spectacle wearers. I see in the cameras' respective specifications that the X-Pro2 eye-point height setting is about the same as the X100F's (15mm). I notice that you removed your specs during this video; was this significant? I ask because I, too, am a spectacle wearer, and I found the X-Pro2 viewfinder did not let me view all the information round the viewfinder screen without moving the camera around, and I found this to be annoying. If the X100F is the same, I would not consider it, although, peculiarly, the X100T viewfinder is slightly better than that on the X-Pro2, so maybe the X100F will be OK. Anyway, I'd be grateful for any feedback you can give on this point.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, and your kind words. There's no implied message here - when I'm shooting primarily with the viewfinder, I prefer to take my glasses off - it just feels better.
You are correct though, at that close distance, depending on your prescription, there will be some part of the field of view that's out of range. I didn't have the X-Pro2 and the X100F side by side to compare, but they were very similar. Pretty sure that happens with all cameras, but may be more of a problem with digital displays which tend to put their information panels around the edges.
Solid review as ever Maarten ☺
I always appreciate your kind words, thanks for watching and commenting.
I just ordered this. Hoping to get it next week. :)
Enjoy!
Maarten, is the AF speed and accuracy similar to the xPro 2 and Xt2? I feel it might be time to upgrade my x100S
Yes, although this was a pre-production sample, it seemed similar and as a result much improved over the X-100T.
Maarten Heilbron thanks Maarten! I enjoy your channel and appreciate the feedback
Always my pleasure, thank you.
Brilliant and complete review, congratulations and thank you very much, I appreciate it
Always nice to know my content is appreciated, thanks for your kind words.
I'm a x100s user. Very tempted to upgrade. Would you recommend it or should I seek out a used x100t?
I'd be tempted too ... both are good options, but the new focus features on the X-100T would sway me.
Nice video! The best review in UA-cam about this fuji camera 👍🏻
What camera o lens do you use for macro scenes?
Thanks, it wa a pleasure to read your kind words. I used the 60mm macro - more details are here: heilbron.com/x100f/
If Leica Q2 early next year have 4K video record, and money wasn't an issue, do you recommend Leica Q2 or Fuji X100F for pure manual shooting experiences?
I will get RX10 IV for video and long distance shot, but the 4K on the Leica Q2 will help too
I don't want to make a call on an in-released model.
Maarten Heilbron ok, how about the current Q?
Haven't reviewed the Leica, but it's on my todo list.
Maarten Heilbron ok thanks!
Hey I have bought a x-pro 2 with a 35mm f.2. But I find it too clumsy
and heavy for street shooting. Also the 50mm equivalent doesn`t fit my
style of photography. So I thought about getting the x100f. Do you think
I should sell my X-Pro 2 system, even if I won`t make any profit after
selling my x-pro 2 to buy a x100f?
If your only use for the X-Pro2 is street shooting, it would probably be wise to trade it in. Otherwise it is a very nice camera, and I'd certainly hang onto it.
Thanks for the opinion. I think I´ll go for the x100f because it really fits my style better.
Thanks for the update.
When are you going to do a complete review? Your reviews are fantastic!
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words. A hands on review is in progress.
Hi Maarten,
Would you still recommend buying X100f in September 2019. I am torn between the XE3 and X100F.. would be using for day to day use and travel.
I would likely steer you to the X-T30.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks Maarten
Great review! not too long and you hit all the right points :)
Thank you for your kind words, always appreciated.
You're welcome, subbed and looking forward to your future videos.
Thanks for the sub, I hope my future videos continue to please.
Terrific review. Thanks!
My pleasure, thanks for the kind words.
great review and thanks for sharing
Such a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks.
I am a beginner camera. I love FUJI product but I don't which one it good for me.
I love FUJIFILM X-100F, X-PRO 2 and X-T2...
I dont' know which one might be best for you either. They're all good cameras. If money isn't an issue, I'd take the X-T2.
Maarten Heilbron : ok thank you
Always my pleasure.
Hello Maarten how can you compare this to Fuji X70? thanks.
The X100F is a better camera. In particular, Fuji's focus system has improved a great deal.
so do you recommend this instead of buying X70?
Yes, I would.
what about the IQ? do you recommend me to upgrade from x100s?
Better, newer sensor, and better focus engine. Although I'd recommend you check with dpreview or dxomark if image quality is your primary concern.
Maarten Heilbron thanks a lot.
Always my pleasure.
So will this camera like the old camera last a lifetime? Why Sony didn't make any rangefinder camera like x100 series or leica? Will Sony RX100 good for street photography?
Both are good questions, but no way to predict the longevity, nor to understand Sony's philosophy - sometimes it's based on sales projections, sometimes on oneexecutive's desire for a product. My sense is that Sony no longer gives individual product managers and teams the freedom that was provided in the past.
Does the manual focusing ring have a hard stops in both ends like 23mm 1.4. If the camera has turned off and back on, does it keep manual focus distant?
It does not have a defined travel with hard stops. If you power off, you'll have to re-focus.
How would you compare this camera to the X-T20? Cheers.
I'd prefer the X-T20, primarily because of it's new, improved focus engine.
Thanks for ur review 👍
My pleasure - thanks for the kind words.
as usual, a great review.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for commenting.
great review, for a great camera @Maarten
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
Will you review Leica M10 or Hasselblad X1D?
I can try, but I do not have contacts with those companies.
which colour do you prefer?
I like Benjamin Moore's colour of the year (the mauvey "shadow") better than Pantone's choice for 2017 - "Greenery", but that said, my wardrobe does seem to be transitioning to shades of green. If you mean would I purchase the silver or black X-100F, I'd go with silver. Such a clear design statement.
I used to have an X100T, but sold it because its focus was too slow for me at times. That's my big concern about the X100F, namely how fast it focuses and how much faster than the X100T. I did love the small, coat-pocketable X100T as a travel camera, but I just wanted something with speedier focus. Very nice overview of this camera and perhaps you can also tell I'm quite interested in it.
I agree with your focus concerns, which I've had until recently about many Fuji cameras. However, the last introductions (X-Pro2, X-T2 and the X-100T) are a substantial improvement. I'm not sure what's happened in the meantime with firmware upgrades on older models - but for me, and I'm also quite interested, would be my reason for choosing the X-100T. Best wishes, your viewership, and participation in comments, is appreciated.
If i am using Apeture priority, mostly at f2, is there a way to set a minimum shutter speed value?
Yes, by using the AutoISO settings.
@@MaartenHeilbron Appreciate it, i will try it tomorrow. As always (and i know i am a bit late to the party here - great content, Maarten!)
Always happy to help - and no-one's late to this party, it's still going full blast!
Hasn't Fuji run the X100 series into the ditch? I have an original X100 and after many firmware upgrades, it's not a bad camera. I then went with the X100S. X100T did nothing for me, and now the F? I got the X70 at Christmas and, honestly, don't like it because I'm a viewfinder guy, but it's starting to grow on me. To each their own, but the X100S is my camera. You'll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. Oh, sorry for the edit. Nice review. Appreciate it.
Thanks for the kind words. Although I appreciate your passion for the X100S, the focus improvements to the X-100F make it a worthwhile upgrade.
Why haven't you released a new video on the new Fujifilm X100V ? I need to know your point of view on this new model...
It didn't really appeal to me, sorry.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you for answering back. I wish you could do it. I always follow your remarks on different cameras because you do it soooo clear and easy to get... I'm following from the south of Spain, Jerez the sherry wine land. Be safe. Cheers
@@marionmolina2225 Thanks for the kind words, appreciated. And please say hello to all my friends in the south of Spain - look forward to visiting again.
Can you compare it with canon m50?
I don't think I'll be able to get both of those together at the same time.
Maarten Heilbron i already made up my mind. I am going in for fuji
Glad to hear you've made a decision.
Maarten Heilbron but i am still very confused. Do you have an email id where i can discuss things about the camera with you
Don't get confused after you've made a decision. It's a good one. Email in the description.
Seems like an X100T with a thumbstick and slightly more megapixels. Not that I'm upset, my X100T has proven to be a wonderful travel and street camera, much easier to lug around than a Nikon D4s, for sure, but it is disappointing that in the years it's taken Fuji to come up with its replacement that haven't really done much replacing. No 4K video. No touch screen. No tilt-screen. I'm doubting image stabilization. Really, no incentive to spend the money on an upgrade.
The major incentive I'd see is the focus engine, which seems to be substantially improved - however, it's been sometime since I shot with the X-100T, and maybe the firmware updates have brought it close to this level. But I do agree, the X100T remains, a great camera.
Can we do a double exposure on x100f? Can you make a video on it ?
Yes, we (and you!) can. Page 61 of the manual explains all - it's so straightforward.
@@MaartenHeilbron thanx a ton. I will try it out
Always happy to help,
It's incredible, that you are making your reviews free for Fuji, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Nikon, whomever. You are too good to make it free :-) The reviews at DPReview are mostly full of errors and incompetence. Gordon Laing is terribly arrogant, and is not willing to admit his errors and oversights. You are really great ad ready to discuss any details; you are the only experienced reviewer who is really interactive. BTW, you mentioned that you are reviewing LX10.
I'm pleased and humbled by your kind words, thanks for commenting. However, I don't see it that way - I get a great deal of pleasure "playing" with the latest camera technology as well as writing/shooting and editing video. Those are the real perks and payment for me.
The ability of interacting with viewers - and I do read all comments and reply to those that are relevant and civil - is one of the pleasures of UA-cam. It's how I learn, it's how I improve - and it's how I understand how my videos are appreciated.
BTW - I am, that should be next week's post - however I will admit to being horribly unpredictable. The number of half-finished projects in OneNote and in FinalCut is embarrassing even to me.
Miklos Nemeth I agree. I think Maarten is by far the most unbiased, thorough and concise presenter I've had the pleasure of watching. He should have many more subscribers to his channel.
You are too kind, thanks very much.
I found the review boring tbh, very scripted and lacking personality. Felt like a manual was being read out.
So ... you won't be subscribing? But you have captured the essence of my style - I write a script and verify everything I say before I say it, and I don't waste your time with idle chat - I make the point and move on. I feel that viewers don't need my personality - just the information. But I completely understand that approach is not for everybody. Luckily you have many, many options - but thanks for watching.
These look amazing but I can't justify 1300$ on a fixed lens camera. I am considering switching from my Nikon D750/Sony A6000 to the Fuji X-T2 or Xpro-2. I am just finding it difficult to give up the full frame sensor, not to mention the large investment in Nikon glass. The Sony I have no issues parting with. It is a great camera but I don't enjoy shooting with it.
Understood. I'm very happy with the X-T2. I would like a full frame sensor, but am not sure I need a full frame sensor, but the glass investment, I get that - and the D750 is a very nice camera.
Based on what I just saw, I think I can still live with my X100T
I would agree with that assessment, but I think you might appreciate the focus improvements, which I found to be substantial. On the other hand, I haven't see the X100T since the latest firmware, so maybe the change isn't as dramatic as I imagine.
I'm really thinking about x100F. Is EVF any better ? Coming from X-T10 to X100T I was a bit disapointed with it's EVF. Thanks.
About the same I think ...
Could you do a comparison between the X-100T and X-100F? Especially concerning the autofocus in low light! Thanks, I enjoy your reviews as they are coherent, detailed and to the point!
I'm not sure that will be possible - as I dont have a X-100T to do the comparison. Otherwise, thanks for the kind words. I will add low light focus to my todo list.
Help me to decide x100f or xt2? Cheers
X-T2 without hesitation
Maarten Heilbron Thanks
always my pleasure
It's obvious which shots were shot with the very soft 2.0 aperture setting. Disappointed with the minor updates on the X100F.
Not so obvious to me, particularly on the original files. It may not be fair to judge from a video with a less than 2K resolution. In my mind what needed updating was the focus engine, and I was very pleased with the improvement. On the other hand, the X-100T remains a very good camera - a nice combination of style, functionality and usability.
The weak spot of it is it being soft when shot wide open on a close range. The lens will turn very sharp once stopped down to f4 or more.
'I am a huge physical control fan' :D
:-) Thank you!
I can't stop thinking of the Angry Photographers video on reviews like this. 😭😭😭
Thanks for the kind words, appreciated.
dame another fuji!...
I know, right? And not just one ...
Maarten Heilbron thats why I didnt bought the xt10 cause I knew somethings cookin'...
Good you waited ...
You always say positive attributes about a camera tend to gross over the negatives(like this video on touch screen and tilted screen) or barely mention them(*). No wonder most camera manufacturers let you review their cameras.
If you want to be a serious reviewer you need to be thorough i.e. mention both the positives and negatives in equal proportions.
(*) 4K overheating in Sony A6300 which is very serious.
Ouch. Im sorry. And I'm not sure if you've asked for this but.
When the camera manufacturer provides a sample for pre-announcement use, it comes with some conditions (I've added this note to the description). In addition to a non-disclosure agreement, we're generally asked not to do performance testing and not to post photographs (although I was permitted to include them in the video, they're not (as I would usually do) posted on flickr when the EXIF data can be seen. That's an oversight, I won't do that again. And this was a preview, not a review - let me think about the value of continuing to do previews.
I believe that every camera has virtues, and if I can't find enough, I return the camera unreviewed. That said, every camera has flaws, minor and major and I certainly don't hesitate to mention them. And I've certainly been hard enough on Fuji both about video functionality (which until the X-T2 has been a afterthought) and focus (which was remedied with the X-Pro2).
I have several videos about the A6300, (which I purchased prior to review, so it wasn't on loan) and with the exception of the A600/A6300 comparison, they all mention and demonstrate the overheating issue. I'm sorry if I've not been aggressive enough, but I have reported on my extensive experiences with the A6300 - with two exceptions (shooting on a beach in Mexico and shooting an interview in a small room with standard fresnel incandescent film lights) , I've been able to shoot everything I wanted to without incident.
I do my best, I don't mind being called on an issue, and post clarifications and errors when they occur.
And I answer all questions and comments.
Thanks for raising this issue, and for providing the opportunity to clarify.
I've heard more poo pooing from guys like you than anybody doing this for a living simply because it is assumed that one watches or reads more than one review ..whether you're serious or not.
Thanks. Useful insights here without a "marketing" appeal. I currently use the X100T and love it. It seems like the X100F includes almost everything I wished the X100T had, well, except for maybe the X100F (like the T) not being weather sealed. Anyway, I launched the www.X100F.com website that lists curated, high quality resources about the new Fujifilm X100F camera. Your video fits the exact profile of resources that I look for and therefore I included it! Thanks.
I appreciate the kind words and the support, best wishes for your site.
Thanks!
Always my pleasure.