Hey Mr Worth, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, I sent you an email about providing an offer to create a logo for your channel, had you received and checked it yet?
There is something about this camera that makes you want to bring it with you all the time. It’s not perfect has its quirks, but it is a quality product and produces beautiful images , for travel family documenting its a treat , one of the best things about it is everyone loves it and no one shies away from it .
Ian, I think doing something new & different such as the project you describe, is a great way to keep your craft “new, creative and refreshing”…. I say, absolutely go for it!
The 40mp sensor easily allow cropping. Even if you use the digital zoom to 50mm it gives you 20mp. Or, with the teleconverter zooming in to 70mm gives 20mp. Also the leaf shutter allows you to flash till ss 1/4000, handy for close up photography of plants in strong winds. Personally use my X100VI for street, event and even portrait photography. My R6 comes out of the bag in very demanding conditions.
I've had pretty much every version of the X100 bar 1. I find it a brilliant walk around camera and will always take it out, frequently with the Wide converter attached. It also always goes in the bag when I take out my X-H2 or GFX - it's an excellent camera to compliment the others I have
I decided to purchase both converter lenses for the x100vi, and I've been blown away by the results. I was expecting a slight decline in image quality, but it definitely isn't the case. The same goes for their weather sealing kit, too. Another great video. Merry Christmas 🎅
I have an X100V that I use alongside my main camera kit (X-T5 with various lenses). It’s such a decent little camera that goes everywhere that isn’t a deliberate photo shoot. It fits in my car’s centre console, or bounces on my belly on a rope strap when out for a stroll. Mine doesn’t have iOS and has fewer megapixels than the VI, but I have taken more portfolio shots with it than I thought possible. The wide angle converter pretty much lives on mine, along with a CPL.
Fun to watch! My local camera store has a pre-owned earlier version of this camera that I’ve been looking at! The single lens is very limiting! You’ve given me a lot to think about! Thanks for taking me along!
A nifty little camera and the picture quality is good with the image's that you took with it. I am really looking forward to seeing your video's about your project, which i think will be really interesting. Look forward to the next one mate.
Great video Ian! Concerning the freezing : did you put the camera I Boost mode (I recommand). Be sure to use a fast UHS I card! I love this camera. It forces me to see the smaller things instead of the "big picture", which is, for me, a good exercise. I "play" more with this camera (icm, multi exposure, macro with a close-up filter,...). If I take this camera out for a walk and I return without a picture, it's not a drama because it's lightweight!
I have a X100V and honestly have not used it in quite a while. For a truly pocketable camera I picked up a used Olympus PEN. Much smaller and you can switch out the lens. Of course it is micro 4/3, but I think that is fine for an everyday carry.
Just purchased a PEN E-P7. If there had been a PEN-F mkII I'd have bought one, but very happy with my choice so far. Interchangeable lenses, incredibly compact and lightweight, IQ is plenty good enough that I rarely regret not having brought my "big" camera along. Cheap too!
Have owned two X100VIs now - got one back in March, used it for about 6 months, sold it for what I paid for it. Fast forward a couple of weeks ago and I just bought another one. These cameras are niche and like boomerangs to me - had an original, an S, an F, 2x Vs and now the latest, and definitely the best of them all. Liking some of your shots 👍
I purchased an X100V last summer (right before the VI came out, of course!) as a carry around and travel camera. It’s a great camera. Beautiful image quality, robust build and the UI is a joy. Still - and I don’t know why - I just can’t seam to warm up to it. Maybe I’m spoiled by decades of interchangeable lens cameras, but whenever I take it out I come home slightly frustrated at the experience.
The OM-5 has built in ND filters and for the Pentax K3iii they are available as a one off purchase, up to now I haven’t bothered. THE OM-5 though is definitely the right size to slip into a pocket.
Will be interested to see whether you do purchase it, it obviously has pros and cons. With regard to the reason for adding it to your collection, I recently added the Fuji XE3 for similar reasons, that is with a pancake lens it's small and light but does have the advantage of interchangeable lenses. Although I already have 3 other Fujis, 1 of them with the next level sensor etc, I have found myself drawn to using the XE3 in preference to the others because of it's form factor and the position of the viewfinder on the left. Even if you want to purchase it can you actually obtain one? Seems out of stock.
@@ian_worth Yes, it's their stated policy to be short of stock to keep the value of their customers investments as high as possible. I believe they are suggesting that from January 25 production should be better able to keep up with demand.
A great project, good luck, thanks for sharing. X100VI I think is a little overkill for the job. Filters, I'm sure you have enough. Stuck with 35mm ? I had the X100V, I found now the EX is the perfect 2nd Fuji walk about camera. At a push I can throw any lens on it.
Actually that last shot with the fort I think kind of worked! The sky on the left side of the image with the clouds and the fort makes an image in an image sort of. The right side is brighter with the clear sky and more color. Nice!
This was a fun and interesting video. Always cool to see photographers step out of their comfort zone and try something new... shooting landscape with only an X100 would definitely be a challenge for me haha. It's a fantastic camera overall though, but I do think the 40MP sensor was a mistake as the files are massive for what's marketed as a more casual everyday camera, and I don't believe the lens can fully resolve it. But I guess for a fixed focal length camera having the ability to crop can definitely be a big plus. I really do like the IQ and character of the lens though, imo probably one of Fuji's best.
I thought long and hard about whether to buy one of these as an everyday camera, but in the end I decided against it as I knew I’d eventually get frustrated by having only one fixed focal length. I can see it being a great camera for something like street photography though. Love the idea of a documentary style project and look forward to seeing it unfold
I had the 100VI but could not get on with so part ex for an XT5 to work alongside my XH2. Even though I had the XT5 when it came out I sold all my gear when I went to work in Saudi.
I have had the x100v for 2 years. I don't think it makes a very good landscape camera. It does really excel at taking candid family pictures at birthday parties for example with its fill flash. With the leaf shutter you can sync and external flash up to 1/4000 which is handy. But it still doesn't fit in my pocket so it doesn't truly meet my needs as a take everywhere camera. Nice video Ian
Photographers tend to speak about fixed lens cameras stuff like "fixed focal lenght is restrction", "its harder to capture photos" , "You need to compose with own feet" and all that obvious stuff. But in reality its not restriction, its relief its actually easierst way of shooting. It relieves you from having to think about what focal length to use. And it gives an internal excuse. It's nice to say that it's harder this way, that it's more pro... when in reality it's a kind of shortcut. A very comfortable way of photographing.
Interesting, just out of interest which film simulation were you using for those, classic chrome ? I use a X100F and absolulety love it for where I need a less obstrusive camera than my XT's
When watching your videos, I often wonder if you live near to where I used to live in Pembrokeshire (I lived in Neyland to be precise). Don't worry, I don't expect you to say where you do actually live 😆. It is great seeing not only your photos but also the place I used to live until 10 years ago while my daughter was growing up. I am now in Wiltshire which is also lovely and often head down to the Dorset coast. I love your idea for your project by the way. It is a nice way to see you out and about.
I have been on the waiting list since March. I couldn’t even get hold of the 100v at the time. As a Fujifilm user since 2016 I feel really let down by Fujifilm their lack of stock is an embarrassment. I had to wait six months to get hold of a 70-300 lens.
I have owned every version of the X100 series, except for the VI. I was tempted, but then tried a Leica Q2. I don't think that I can ever go back to the Fuji. While the X100 is a nice camera, there is something about the Q2 that inspires me more. I even use it for landscape photography when I want to go somewhat wide.
That looks like a nice bit of kit but perhaps a 28mm lens may have been a bit better, there is something about Fuji that looks good. Sometimes I wonder is it worth carrying a lot of kit around if your pictures are only used for social media. Thanks for the review and notes have been taken!
There is only one truely pocketable large sensor camera and that is the APSC Ricoh GR3x 40mm (it does come in 28mm). It is tiny. The IQ is pin sharp and the IBIS is fantastic. I even use it for woodland and landscape photogrphy and the results are excellent. That is coming from someone that mainly shoots Nikon Z8 with S glass. I always have rhe Ricoh on me and it is responsable for some of my favorite images.
I think it could be a very good idea to make some documentory style photos. It would gives the chance to know better your area and/or your country!!!! Maybe a great opportunity to teaches us how to do or realize such kind of photo. And probably ask photographer house club to do there own so we can get to know other places or countries????!!!!! Have a great one !!!!
For that style of camera for me it would have to be the Om System Pen f, could never justify that sort of money for the Fuji thats a fixed lens camera, at least with the Pen f you have the option for a change of lens depending on what your shooting, the OM5 would also be a far better option.
I sold my X100V and bought an X-E4 which I found better suited to. X100 cameras are brilliant but not for me. Will hold out to see what Fujifilm do for the X-E5 and the X-Pro4
Interesting, I've been looking at this camera.I have a XT5 now.I don't use my XT5 much.Because I have gfx cameras s my main work horse cameras. And oddly enough.I found someone that wants to swap my XT5 for a X100Vi...
@lkat5113 I think having a fixed lens actually gets you to be more creative end.If I was to swap , i'm not gonna lose any money because the X100Vi holds it value so well
@@ian_worth I'm the sort of photographer that takes my GFX camera with three lenses and my drone. I take all my gear or I just take one small camera. There's no Inbetween for me so that's probably why I'm going to get the X100Vi ....
Hi ian. Well, I thought you had an olympus trip 35. For what it is might as well stick to using a smartphone.sorry about the negativity. But there must be a better solution for your requirements Regards David
I like that camera, but it is £s! give the X-M5 a go, you have the lenses and you could try those cheaper TT,7Artisans small lenses. Cons: no view finder,.
WEX shop here has new 100VI, Fuji rep says production is meeting demand now, at last. It was a thing selling on but not so much now. Fuji will lend you a camera for a weekend free. I am tempted to borrow a GFX. ;-)
Ian, I'm many months ahead of you on this one. I owned an x100vi and used it for 3 weeks. That was in April, 8 months ago. Why did I sell it? I'd enjoyed my x100v for 2 years, which I sold to order the mark vi version. Both these petit cameras are pleasurably lighter and smaller than my full frame Sonys. The reason I parted ways with the x100 series is that while waiting for delivery of my preordered x100vi I unexpectedly came into possession of an open box "used" Sony a7CR. The Fuji's deficiencies are overwhelming. AF is slow, tracking is poor. the focus motor is noisy. MF, which should be fun, is crude and nearly useless due to the time lag and overshoot with its poor execution of focus by wire. The miniscule hybrid EVF is a lousy OVF and a mediocre EVF, and the unique hybrid mode projects a uselessly tiny window. Fuji's peaking is too crude to be of use. Even my 2011 model Sony Nex-7 is infinitely better. The control ring on the lens is stiff and crude. Changing aperture while framing shakes the camera. The top control knob for shutter speed and ISO is stiff and almost a two hand job. Changing drive modes for bracketing functions requires menu diving and cannot be done quickly when needed while shooting. Changing back to single shot again is time consuming and requires menu diving. Fuji's back buttons are too flush with the surroundings and hard to find with my thumb. Indeed on my x100v I added a dollop of hot glue to the AF button to give it a Braille feeling. Fuji has wasted surface real estate and internal electronics on film simulations. The quick menu is of no value. I shoot RAW and adjust my own WB in LrC. No nostalgia for the limitations of film which I put up with for over 50 years. So my perfect camera is the Sony a7CR. All the wheels and buttons are smooth and tactile. Controls can be customized so that without moving my eye from the EVF I can control drive mode, AF-C tracking, subject selection, AF/MF, focus mag levels, peaking color and level. The EVF is excellent, not as good as that of my a7Rv but equal to what I had on my a7Riii which was fine. And the AF tracking and AI enhanced subject ID is superb. For a simple walk around, and for lightweight on hikes, I pair it with the 173 g FE 2.5/40. With 61 mp I can crop deeply. This lens is optically superb. I use the a7CR with MF and AF primes from multiple manufacturers and with zooms from Sony and from Tamron spanning the range of 15 to 400mm, macro to astro, street to sports and wildlife. So the a7CR has replaced the x100 series and has relegated my a7Rv to backup. It's the only camera body I need.
@@davidmurray5926 Ian is looking for something small, pocketable, that can take different lenses, and budget friendly. Inside Fuji’s ecosystem, if he can live with the lack of viewfinder and image stabiliser, I can’t see a better option. The camera has great photography qualities, same sensor as XT3, good processor and good video ability. I believe it’s a great pocket camera.
@@davidmurray5926Ian is looking for a small portable camera with good performance and interchangeable lens. I believe in Fuji’s ecosystem the M5 is a great choice if he can live without the viewfinder and OIS. The sensor is the same as in the XT3/4 and the processor is pretty decent. I just arrived from LCE and got the chance to have a look into the camera. I might consider having one myself. Pair it with the 18-55 f2.8 - 4 and it’s a very decent portable kit. 👍
Can't imagine ever spending that amount of money on a fixed lens camera. At the risk of sounding like a grizzly old cynic the X100 range looks to me like a triumph of marketing, well done Fuji.
Fujifilm is extremely interested in profitability, so “good enough” is their main benchmark, not even developing a new lens with silent and fast AF or better IQ for their best selling XF camera and they don’t care a lot about a camera freezing, as they know “not a big deal” is what the customer is going to say…
You have more money than sense my friend. Go back in time to the original Olympus Trip. Same thing but in 2024. You must already have a 35mm. I get the pocket camera idea, but at around £1,,600 it's kind of over priced.
I agree it’s the overpriced but so is a Leica. It’s the hype, bro. Until people stop demanding and Fuji overproduces, this camera will be overpriced. In all honesty, it’s just fun to use and really looks gorgeous. It makes you want to photograph the world around you for the fun of it and not the work-for-pay part of it.
@@GGG-ym4cr I agree it would be fun. The price kills it for me. Never owned a Leica either. You may laugh but I love Olympus, the OMD E M1 MkII is my thing. Small, fun, Sharpe with their f1.2 primes.
Don't agree with the x100vi being over priced. It's expensive but it's a 2024 premium product. Prices and inflation have risen dramatically. The Ricoh griii and sony rx100vii are both 5 year old and cost around £1100. Leica d-lux 8 2024 is £1500. In that context is not overpriced for a new 2024 camera
@@whipsnadepoacher I’m not laughing as I would really consider the Olympus but I ended up buying the V when it first sold in 2020. Now would I buy it today? Nah! Coz it’s a lot more than what it’s worth.
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Hey Mr Worth, my name is Johnny and I'm a freelance logo designer, I sent you an email about providing an offer to create a logo for your channel, had you received and checked it yet?
There is something about this camera that makes you want to bring it with you all the time. It’s not perfect has its quirks, but it is a quality product and produces beautiful images , for travel family documenting its a treat , one of the best things about it is everyone loves it and no one shies away from it .
The photos defiantly have a unique quality to them, something I cant quite put my finger on, I know what you mean 👍
Ian, I think doing something new & different such as the project you describe, is a great way to keep your craft “new, creative and refreshing”…. I say, absolutely go for it!
Thanks so much!
The 40mp sensor easily allow cropping. Even if you use the digital zoom to 50mm it gives you 20mp. Or, with the teleconverter zooming in to 70mm gives 20mp.
Also the leaf shutter allows you to flash till ss 1/4000, handy for close up photography of plants in strong winds.
Personally use my X100VI for street, event and even portrait photography. My R6 comes out of the bag in very demanding conditions.
I have the x100s and it’s so fun to use. My favorite images come from it.
I've had pretty much every version of the X100 bar 1. I find it a brilliant walk around camera and will always take it out, frequently with the Wide converter attached. It also always goes in the bag when I take out my X-H2 or GFX - it's an excellent camera to compliment the others I have
Nice collection of cameras you have 🙂
I decided to purchase both converter lenses for the x100vi, and I've been blown away by the results. I was expecting a slight decline in image quality, but it definitely isn't the case. The same goes for their weather sealing kit, too.
Another great video.
Merry Christmas 🎅
I have an X100V that I use alongside my main camera kit (X-T5 with various lenses). It’s such a decent little camera that goes everywhere that isn’t a deliberate photo shoot. It fits in my car’s centre console, or bounces on my belly on a rope strap when out for a stroll. Mine doesn’t have iOS and has fewer megapixels than the VI, but I have taken more portfolio shots with it than I thought possible. The wide angle converter pretty much lives on mine, along with a CPL.
Thats awesome 👍
Fun to watch! My local camera store has a pre-owned earlier version of this camera that I’ve been looking at! The single lens is very limiting! You’ve given me a lot to think about! Thanks for taking me along!
A nifty little camera and the picture quality is good with the image's that you took with it.
I am really looking forward to seeing your video's about your project, which i think will be really interesting.
Look forward to the next one mate.
Great video Ian! Concerning the freezing : did you put the camera I Boost mode (I recommand). Be sure to use a fast UHS I card! I love this camera. It forces me to see the smaller things instead of the "big picture", which is, for me, a good exercise. I "play" more with this camera (icm, multi exposure, macro with a close-up filter,...). If I take this camera out for a walk and I return without a picture, it's not a drama because it's lightweight!
I have a X100V and honestly have not used it in quite a while. For a truly pocketable camera I picked up a used Olympus PEN. Much smaller and you can switch out the lens. Of course it is micro 4/3, but I think that is fine for an everyday carry.
I agree, micro four thirds is more than enough for an everyday carry.
Just purchased a PEN E-P7. If there had been a PEN-F mkII I'd have bought one, but very happy with my choice so far. Interchangeable lenses, incredibly compact and lightweight, IQ is plenty good enough that I rarely regret not having brought my "big" camera along. Cheap too!
Anyone that thinks MFT isn't good enough, needs to check work by people who know how to use it like Tesni Ward.
@@rickbaines8262 Henry Turner often uses an OM-5 also, his work is fantastic. I did not mean to snub micro 4/3 - they are very capable.
Have owned two X100VIs now - got one back in March, used it for about 6 months, sold it for what I paid for it. Fast forward a couple of weeks ago and I just bought another one. These cameras are niche and like boomerangs to me - had an original, an S, an F, 2x Vs and now the latest, and definitely the best of them all. Liking some of your shots 👍
I purchased an X100V last summer (right before the VI came out, of course!) as a carry around and travel camera.
It’s a great camera. Beautiful image quality, robust build and the UI is a joy. Still - and I don’t know why - I just can’t seam to warm up to it. Maybe I’m spoiled by decades of interchangeable lens cameras, but whenever I take it out I come home slightly frustrated at the experience.
Thats interesting 👍
The OM-5 has built in ND filters and for the Pentax K3iii they are available as a one off purchase, up to now I haven’t bothered. THE OM-5 though is definitely the right size to slip into a pocket.
Yes, that looks like a very interesting camera 👍
Will be interested to see whether you do purchase it, it obviously has pros and cons. With regard to the reason for adding it to your collection, I recently added the Fuji XE3 for similar reasons, that is with a pancake lens it's small and light but does have the advantage of interchangeable lenses. Although I already have 3 other Fujis, 1 of them with the next level sensor etc, I have found myself drawn to using the XE3 in preference to the others because of it's form factor and the position of the viewfinder on the left.
Even if you want to purchase it can you actually obtain one? Seems out of stock.
Yes, they are always low on stock with the x100 cameras, I think it's just clever marketing to be honest. 👍
@@ian_worth Yes, it's their stated policy to be short of stock to keep the value of their customers investments as high as possible. I believe they are suggesting that from January 25 production should be better able to keep up with demand.
A great project, good luck, thanks for sharing. X100VI I think is a little overkill for the job. Filters, I'm sure you have enough. Stuck with 35mm ? I had the X100V, I found now the EX is the perfect 2nd Fuji walk about camera. At a push I can throw any lens on it.
Thanks buddy, thats awesome to know 👍
Actually that last shot with the fort I think kind of worked! The sky on the left side of the image with the clouds and the fort makes an image in an image sort of. The right side is brighter with the clear sky and more color. Nice!
Hi Ian. I'm a lemon and sugar pancake type of guy too. Another BIG 👍🏻s up.
Can't beat it 🙂
This was a fun and interesting video. Always cool to see photographers step out of their comfort zone and try something new... shooting landscape with only an X100 would definitely be a challenge for me haha. It's a fantastic camera overall though, but I do think the 40MP sensor was a mistake as the files are massive for what's marketed as a more casual everyday camera, and I don't believe the lens can fully resolve it. But I guess for a fixed focal length camera having the ability to crop can definitely be a big plus. I really do like the IQ and character of the lens though, imo probably one of Fuji's best.
Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Love this area Ian looking forward to our annual Xmas visit to Saundersfoot and might take a trip to Angle for a look around.
Thats awesome, if you see me about, be sure to say hello 👍
I thought long and hard about whether to buy one of these as an everyday camera, but in the end I decided against it as I knew I’d eventually get frustrated by having only one fixed focal length. I can see it being a great camera for something like street photography though. Love the idea of a documentary style project and look forward to seeing it unfold
Thanks buddy 👍
I had the 100VI but could not get on with so part ex for an XT5 to work alongside my XH2. Even though I had the XT5 when it came out I sold all my gear when I went to work in Saudi.
Nice 👍
I have had the x100v for 2 years. I don't think it makes a very good landscape camera. It does really excel at taking candid family pictures at birthday parties for example with its fill flash. With the leaf shutter you can sync and external flash up to 1/4000 which is handy. But it still doesn't fit in my pocket so it doesn't truly meet my needs as a take everywhere camera. Nice video Ian
Thanks buddy 👍
Photographers tend to speak about fixed lens cameras stuff like "fixed focal lenght is restrction", "its harder to capture photos" , "You need to compose with own feet" and all that obvious stuff. But in reality its not restriction, its relief its actually easierst way of shooting. It relieves you from having to think about what focal length to use. And it gives an internal excuse. It's nice to say that it's harder this way, that it's more pro... when in reality it's a kind of shortcut. A very comfortable way of photographing.
Interesting, just out of interest which film simulation were you using for those, classic chrome ? I use a X100F and absolulety love it for where I need a less obstrusive camera than my XT's
It was raw with my preset applied in Lightroom 👍
When watching your videos, I often wonder if you live near to where I used to live in Pembrokeshire (I lived in Neyland to be precise). Don't worry, I don't expect you to say where you do actually live 😆. It is great seeing not only your photos but also the place I used to live until 10 years ago while my daughter was growing up. I am now in Wiltshire which is also lovely and often head down to the Dorset coast. I love your idea for your project by the way. It is a nice way to see you out and about.
Enjoyed this video! I would prefer a Nikon Zf with the 40mm f/2 as a knock around. So many options 😎
Hi Ian what camera have you shot this video on please was it shot on the new camera you're reviewing or something else cheers mark
Some Broll was shot on the x100vi but the talking and walking pieces were shot with the dji action 5 pro
I actually thought that your photo of the fort was very good! Cheers. Ken
I have been on the waiting list since March. I couldn’t even get hold of the 100v at the time. As a Fujifilm user since 2016 I feel really let down by Fujifilm their lack of stock is an embarrassment. I had to wait six months to get hold of a 70-300 lens.
I have owned every version of the X100 series, except for the VI. I was tempted, but then tried a Leica Q2. I don't think that I can ever go back to the Fuji. While the X100 is a nice camera, there is something about the Q2 that inspires me more. I even use it for landscape photography when I want to go somewhat wide.
That's awesome 👍
That looks like a nice bit of kit but perhaps a 28mm lens may have been a bit better, there is something about Fuji that looks good. Sometimes I wonder is it worth carrying a lot of kit around if your pictures are only used for social media. Thanks for the review and notes have been taken!
Are these images jpegs or processed raw…. Looks a great location.
Raw with my preset 👍
I definitely wouldn't want to shoot without an optical viewfinder, that's why I love my Pentax :)
I love the optical viewfinder on the x100vi its so good to have the histogram in there👍
the fade to white is burning my eyes
There is only one truely pocketable large sensor camera and that is the APSC Ricoh GR3x 40mm (it does come in 28mm).
It is tiny. The IQ is pin sharp and the IBIS is fantastic. I even use it for woodland and landscape photogrphy and the results are excellent.
That is coming from someone that mainly shoots Nikon Z8 with S glass.
I always have rhe Ricoh on me and it is responsable for some of my favorite images.
Hi Ian, try out the xt50👍
I may well do 👍
I think it could be a very good idea to make some documentory style photos. It would gives the chance to know better your area and/or your country!!!! Maybe a great opportunity to teaches us how to do or realize such kind of photo. And probably ask photographer house club to do there own so we can get to know other places or countries????!!!!! Have a great one !!!!
Thanks Pierre 👍
I would have climbed over to get that shot
what the model of your fjallraven jacket? Cheers
SKOGSÖ PADDED JACKET
I love it, I also love when people talking smack about it when they don't have one 🤣
For that style of camera for me it would have to be the Om System Pen f, could never justify that sort of money for the Fuji thats a fixed lens camera, at least with the Pen f you have the option for a change of lens depending on what your shooting, the OM5 would also be a far better option.
Thanks buddy, yes those OM cameras like very interesting 👍
XE3 for me!
I sold my X100V and bought an X-E4 which I found better suited to. X100 cameras are brilliant but not for me. Will hold out to see what Fujifilm do for the X-E5 and the X-Pro4
I haven't tried the x-e4, but I can see why it would be appealing
All camera should have OM-system type variable and gradient ND.
My wife loves it
What about the camera though?
nice 👍
I think a built-in ND filter is only possible for fixed lens cameras.
The Canon G1X mark iii is a compact APS camera with a zoom lens and it has a built-in ND filter.
I think some interchangeable lens OM cameras have ND's as well
@ian_worth Oh yeah, you are right. The OM-5 has one. I love ND filters. It allows me to use slow shutter speeds in bright conditions.
You’ll miss the camera when it goes back luv mine goes everywhere we me
Thanks buddy 👍
Interesting, I've been looking at this camera.I have a XT5 now.I don't use my XT5 much.Because I have gfx cameras s my main work horse cameras. And oddly enough.I found someone that wants to swap my XT5 for a X100Vi...
I’d keep the xt5…this has only the fixed lens. The 5 is great with smaller lenses if you want it to be lighter.
@lkat5113 I think having a fixed lens actually gets you to be more creative end.If I was to swap , i'm not gonna lose any money because the X100Vi holds it value so well
@ that’s also true…
Interesting 👍
@@ian_worth I'm the sort of photographer that takes my GFX camera with three lenses and my drone. I take all my gear or I just take one small camera. There's no Inbetween for me so that's probably why I'm going to get the X100Vi ....
😊👍🏻👏🏻
Hi ian. Well, I thought you had an olympus trip 35. For what it is might as well stick to using a smartphone.sorry about the negativity. But there must be a better solution for your requirements
Regards David
Yes, I will be trying some alternatives over the coming months.
I like that camera, but it is £s! give the X-M5 a go, you have the lenses and you could try those cheaper TT,7Artisans small lenses. Cons: no view finder,.
Yes, the X-M5 is aimed at ‘content creators’, not photographers. Hence it resembles a fat mobile phone rather than a small camera.
Um, but the X100VI can be sold used for _more_ than the price of a new one. Something that can rarely be done with other cameras.
WEX shop here has new 100VI, Fuji rep says production is meeting demand now, at last. It was a thing selling on but not so much now. Fuji will lend you a camera for a weekend free. I am tempted to borrow a GFX. ;-)
And it’s got that damn side hinged selfie screen.
@ photographers are content creators.
Ian, I'm many months ahead of you on this one. I owned an x100vi and used it for 3 weeks. That was in April, 8 months ago. Why did I sell it? I'd enjoyed my x100v for 2 years, which I sold to order the mark vi version. Both these petit cameras are pleasurably lighter and smaller than my full frame Sonys.
The reason I parted ways with the x100 series is that while waiting for delivery of my preordered x100vi I unexpectedly came into possession of an open box "used" Sony a7CR.
The Fuji's deficiencies are overwhelming. AF is slow, tracking is poor. the focus motor is noisy. MF, which should be fun, is crude and nearly useless due to the time lag and overshoot with its poor execution of focus by wire. The miniscule hybrid EVF is a lousy OVF and a mediocre EVF, and the unique hybrid mode projects a uselessly tiny window. Fuji's peaking is too crude to be of use. Even my 2011 model Sony Nex-7 is infinitely better.
The control ring on the lens is stiff and crude. Changing aperture while framing shakes the camera.
The top control knob for shutter speed and ISO is stiff and almost a two hand job.
Changing drive modes for bracketing functions requires menu diving and cannot be done quickly when needed while shooting. Changing back to single shot again is time consuming and requires menu diving.
Fuji's back buttons are too flush with the surroundings and hard to find with my thumb. Indeed on my x100v I added a dollop of hot glue to the AF button to give it a Braille feeling.
Fuji has wasted surface real estate and internal electronics on film simulations. The quick menu is of no value. I shoot RAW and adjust my own WB in LrC. No nostalgia for the limitations of film which I put up with for over 50 years.
So my perfect camera is the Sony a7CR. All the wheels and buttons are smooth and tactile. Controls can be customized so that without moving my eye from the EVF I can control drive mode, AF-C tracking, subject selection, AF/MF, focus mag levels, peaking color and level. The EVF is excellent, not as good as that of my a7Rv but equal to what I had on my a7Riii which was fine. And the AF tracking and AI enhanced subject ID is superb.
For a simple walk around, and for lightweight on hikes, I pair it with the 173 g FE 2.5/40. With 61 mp I can crop deeply. This lens is optically superb. I use the a7CR with MF and AF primes from multiple manufacturers and with zooms from Sony and from Tamron spanning the range of 15 to 400mm, macro to astro, street to sports and wildlife. So the a7CR has replaced the x100 series and has relegated my a7Rv to backup. It's the only camera body I need.
You've made some very valid points, thanks for commenting 👍
@@ian_worth Thanks, and please keep making your videos which I enjoy very much.
You probably be better of with a X-M5
Why?
I would like to try it, for sure 👍
@@davidmurray5926 Ian is looking for something small, pocketable, that can take different lenses, and budget friendly. Inside Fuji’s ecosystem, if he can live with the lack of viewfinder and image stabiliser, I can’t see a better option. The camera has great photography qualities, same sensor as XT3, good processor and good video ability. I believe it’s a great pocket camera.
@@davidmurray5926Ian is looking for a small portable camera with good performance and interchangeable lens. I believe in Fuji’s ecosystem the M5 is a great choice if he can live without the viewfinder and OIS. The sensor is the same as in the XT3/4 and the processor is pretty decent. I just arrived from LCE and got the chance to have a look into the camera. I might consider having one myself. Pair it with the 18-55 f2.8 - 4 and it’s a very decent portable kit. 👍
Can't imagine ever spending that amount of money on a fixed lens camera.
At the risk of sounding like a grizzly old cynic the X100 range looks to me like a triumph of marketing, well done Fuji.
Exactly my thought, plus a reflection on the public so happy to admire 'king's new clothes'.
Fujifilm is extremely interested in profitability, so “good enough” is their main benchmark, not even developing a new lens with silent and fast AF or better IQ for their best selling XF camera and they don’t care a lot about a camera freezing, as they know “not a big deal” is what the customer is going to say…
interesting points
You have more money than sense my friend. Go back in time to the original Olympus Trip. Same thing but in 2024. You must already have a 35mm. I get the pocket camera idea, but at around £1,,600 it's kind of over priced.
Thanks
I agree it’s the overpriced but so is a Leica. It’s the hype, bro. Until people stop demanding and Fuji overproduces, this camera will be overpriced. In all honesty, it’s just fun to use and really looks gorgeous. It makes you want to photograph the world around you for the fun of it and not the work-for-pay part of it.
@@GGG-ym4cr I agree it would be fun. The price kills it for me. Never owned a Leica either. You may laugh but I love Olympus, the OMD E M1 MkII is my thing. Small, fun, Sharpe with their f1.2 primes.
Don't agree with the x100vi being over priced. It's expensive but it's a 2024 premium product. Prices and inflation have risen dramatically. The Ricoh griii and sony rx100vii are both 5 year old and cost around £1100. Leica d-lux 8 2024 is £1500.
In that context is not overpriced for a new 2024 camera
@@whipsnadepoacher I’m not laughing as I would really consider the Olympus but I ended up buying the V when it first sold in 2020. Now would I buy it today? Nah! Coz it’s a lot more than what it’s worth.