I looooove this camera. I bought it for street photography but now carry it for everything- family events, holidays, work. It does everything. I’ve ‘ooge ands’ so I added the hinged thumb grip and the X100V now fits perfectly in my hands. Another superb vid JP- thank you 😊👍
Mittens so big he needs extra grabber space ahaha. I know exactly what you mean about how this camera becomes a reaaaal daily driver. Nearly everyday I pick up this bad boy and take it for a spin, always happy with the results!
All valid points - thanks for sharing your views. Have owned 3x X100Vs now - bought, sold, regretted, bought, sold, regretted, bought. Keeping this one now. Love the OVF and range finder styling. Oh, and yes, SILVER one rules 👍
Hi James, i've almost watched every single video on your channel now. You're such an inspiration! I've purchased an X100V two weeks ago and i really like the camera. But I'm a little bit unsure, if I should keep it or not. I used to shoot with Olympus cameras (E-M10 Mark 4, Pen-F) and most of the time I use the tilting screen to set my focuspoint by tapping on the screen (easy to use when shooting from waist). With the X100V I do exactly the same and it works ok, but not as responsive as my E-M10. The main reason why I ordered the Fuji are the filmsimulations. I don't want to spend hours to give my photos to a certain look when editing them im Lightroom, that my jpgs from the Olympus can't give me (although they aren't bad at all). So I tried some of the filmsimulations from fujixweekly. And now there's this problem with the clarity-setting (which most of the filmsimulations have), that slows down the camera to a very annoying amount. So my question is, how do you handle this, when you maybe want to shoot with a nice filmsimulation for nice jpgs and you don't want to have the camera slow down? Is there a way out of this?
Hey dude - Thank you so much for your kind words, glad you are enjoying the content. I'll be honest and say I don't know a work around with the clarity adjustments, which seems to trigger a processing buffer after every shot. For the time being, I would probably consider setting clarity to 0 and removing this buffering as well as dropping the sharpness and contrast (which is pretty much what clarity is) to create a similar effect. It's not perfect, but I would much rather have a camera that didn't infuriate me every time I went to take a photo ahaha. LMK if you have any more questions
I picked up my X100V about 6 months ago now and haven't stopped using it, I went for the black finish, IMO it looks uber cool and is a bit more stealthy for street photography. The peak design wrist strap is the best accessory. It's comfy, secure and your V is always to hand. I did get the WCL and TCL lenses although I don't use them that much, probably the TCL a bit more but I'm a sucker for an add-on 😀, the phone app is really shabby, I'm surprised Fuji haven't done something about it, perhaps they will . Love all your work man and looking forward to all your new uploads. Cheers James!!
Yeah I enjoy the TCL, haven’t got the WCL but I could see it’s advantages at times, I think 28mm is easier to shoot with, but I think 35mm in the right hands just has something special about it. I do really enjoy 50mm though as it’s easier to fill the frame nicely for amateurs like me 😂. Great fun camera to use in the day, low light I end up pulling out the Sony a7riii with any f1.8 lens though.
It’s actually super useful if I’m honest. It allows me to shoot long exposure stuff in the middle of the day which is something I wouldn’t never usually shoot. It’s a good additional extra but if you are not sold on the rest of the camera, the ND won’t make up for the rest of it. Let me know if you have more specific questions and I’ll be more than happy to share :)
Cool video 👍. A lot of good points ❤. I’ve owned the X100s and the X100f. Both developed their own issues (after warranty expired). The X100s had an aperture issue, where in some shots it would shoot wide open and I’d miss the shot. Fuji Japan fixed for free but had to send it in a few times as it came back with new issues haha 😅. The X100f developed an issue with the EVF/OVF. The small lcd screen that pops up when you switch to the EVF got stuck half way and eventually wouldn’t pop up at all. The EVF display info was there but the black screen wasn’t. Solved it by putting a piece of black tape over the ovf screen. I sold it as is as I didn’t want to go though the hassle of getting it fixed by Fuji again. I’m currently using Sony A6600 now for faster cat eye autofocus (something Fuji can’t match). But I miss the X100 series. Maybe in future I’ll switch back to Fuji when the newer X100 camera comes out (or maybe if Ricoh GR comes out with a tillable screen).
Wow - you've really been through the wars with the Fuji system, damn. Although, I had a slight issue with the black screen behind the EVF on the x100v, but gave my camera a good slap and it seemed to fix it ahaha. The V seems to have a lot less issues than the older models, so might be worth experimenting with?
@@JamesParsons1 I was looking at some used models here in Japan, but they are still a little expensive. I think the prices even went up a little due to supply issues because of Covid. But I haven't given up on Fuji. I'll wait for the 6th model of the x100 to be released and see what enhancements it brings!!
I had a Panasonic GF1 for the longest time and I was stuck with the 20mm f1.7. Coming from a zoom lens it was extremely limiting and add in the fact that I couldn't go higher than ISO 800 it was annoyingly limiting. But I had probably learned more in those years than I would've with a better camera and multiple focal lengths. I really think every beginner should start with a single prime and master that. What's nice about the x100 line is I think it's a camera that you can "grow old" with.
Vittorio - That is spot on. I agree with everything you just said. I do believe photographers who were limited in the early days and were forced to experiment early on are at an advantage in terms of their understanding of the fundamentals :)
Yep. 35mm on a crop sensor made me realise I suck, and I was relying on telephoto Sony g master lenses to bang out decent shots. I ended up picking up the 50mm teleconverter lens and I do really enjoy using this for portraits, far better subject isolation for certain shots and gives you that nice professional look when needed, still keeps the camera nice and light and not too bulky. Super sharp too. I put it off for a year but now glad I got it, I wouldn’t bother with the wild angle though. All in all still a much lighter weight kit with the Tele converter than bringing out my full frame and lenses for street/documentary photography. But yes 35mm shows me I have a lot of work to be done my end, but slowly I hope I get better 😳.
You've hit the nail on the head. A G-master at any extreme focal length is going to make anyone look pro! Ahahaha we have differing opinions on the converter lenses, which is something that I love about photography. For the way I think, I am adamently against it, but for you, it seems like its the perfect accessory to shoot the way you want to shoot. Keep at it with the 35mm, it takes a while, but you will find yourself having more and more breakthroughs in your images and it'll become your go-to ;), I have faith! Thanks for commenting my GOAT
@@JamesParsons1 thanks for the reply James, muchly appreciated, enjoying your content. Haha yep the good old GM lenses and Sony autofocus and basic composition techniques and you sure do look like a pro. But you’re entirely right, restricting yourself to 35mm “as hard as it may be” I think will pay off for those who keep up the practice and stay disciplined to learning better composition. I’m going to keep trying and hopefully overtime I fall in love with the 35mm focal length, it tells a great story with the right photographer behind the lens.
Heard someone else mention that if you utilize the digital zoom plus the lens attachments available, you actually have a good range of focal lengths to work with on the x100v. I’m looking at picking up another x100f just because it’s easier to find and I have the accessories for it already.
I mean, yea you are not wrong. But why would you choose a camera that is limited to 3 potential focus lengths and a digital zoom when you could get one with interchangeable lenses have have infinite more variety? I really don’t get the logic. Get an XE4 and a pancake lens + what ever else you want :)
@@JamesParsons1 being limited can be helpful sometimes, but I tried it and it’s not for me. I got rid of the x100f to help fund an Xpro2 because I missed lenses. I think the x100 series just has a vibe or energy no matter how practical or impractical it is for each owner. On a random side note, the voigtlander 21mm f/4 with an adapter is basically a pancake lens. Great for zone focusing. Highly recommended
Hey man good vid. I've had the X100v for a couple of years now and found a used copy early in the pandemic before the stock seemed to disappear. I totally agree with you about using 1 focal length for a long time. I'm reading Ralph Gibson's book and he talks about using the 50 for a year straight and how it can help you to truly understand how to make great photos.
You struck gold getting a 2nd hand X100V that soon after it came out! Nailed it Mate 🙌🏻 I literally picked up refractions 2 the day after I posted this video and was amazed that he had said something so similar... There is part of me that is thinking I should try use a 50mm for a bit to see whether I am a 35mm fan-boy or just haven't given 50mm a prolonged chance ahaha. I am not going to lie, refractions 2 feels like it came at the perfect time for me. I am reading it and I feel like I only recently understand most of what he is saying (Does that make sense?) So grateful to have found his words. Are there any other books you recommend?
Paracord straps work great and cost less than $10. As for color, as of late, I have been ordering cameras in professional black. Could actually be better for the street. But yea, the silver is more bling-bling. But shiny black is cool too! The dials may be easier to read in broad daylight. Take care, Loren
I've heard if the Paracord straps being popular. Are they very comfy on your wrist all day? Yeah you make a fair point with the all black, I think my next camera will be exactly that 👀
Ok, I am in the market for a X100V and decided to do a search on 500px and flickr for photos mace with this camera/lens. One common thing I noticed was soft images. I checked out many photos from nature, landscape, street, travel and unless the photographers were shaking, the images in comparison to other cameras were noticeably soft for my liking. I gather this is because of the lack of IBIS. I know the rule is to have your shutter well in a suitable range, but when shooting indoors this really creates an issue. Anyone care to comment on the softness in images?
Great question dude! I think that’s the Fuji shooter style to create that soft filmic look. The lens itself is actually really sharp and does a great job even at wide apertures. Check out my Instagram @james_parsons__ where the vast majority of the images are shot on the Fuji X100V
Great Q&A. I am actually considering going X100V as a main to de-tox from GAS and focus on photography again. Just decided to pass on the GRIIIx after I checked it out for a month. Great camera too, but for my night street photography it just doesn't keep up with me.
@jamesparsons does the connection to your app keep dropping? U r able to connect but when u try to transfer images you are unable to get all selected images or the camera simply shuts down? If this is what is happening then reply to me and i can possibly help.
@@JamesParsons1 ok great i had a similar problem with my x100v. 1. Pair the phone with the camera via the registration (bluetooth) "connection setting". 2. Disconnect all other wifi connections, this is the tricky part cause if you wifi network is set to connect automatically this creates an issue. I think 4g and 5g networks are stronger than the camera's wifi so they keep pushing the camera's wifi away. So set the wifi to not connect on auto. 3. Now go to wireless communication option on the camera and turn it on. 4. The fujifilm camera network should now show up on the available wifi networks on the phone, join the fuji network. 5. Now finally open the fujifilm camera app on the phone and select import photos. U can import the 3 MP or the full res files. Step 1 is a one time process. I transfer the full res jpegs. If you can live with connecting the wifi every time manually then leave the auto connect option switched off else switch it on after you finish using the fuji app. Hopefully this should work, let me know if this solves it.
Hey, really appreciate the great video! I recently picked up my X100V (yay!) and I love it so far (ofc). But since yesterday, when I used the touchscreen-autofocus feature once, the autofocus is stuck to this one point I selected. I can select a new point my touching it, but it won‘t do the autofocus anymore where it selects the object itself, it always uses the pre-selected point. Even if I turn off the touchscreen function, the point will still be stuck on there. Am I just missing a specific setting or is this like a firmware bug or something? Appreciate your help!
Hey! That's an interesting questions and not sure I know the answer. But here are some thoughts for you: - Maybe setting it to touch screen has mad the focus point smaller than what you previously used? Try using the joy stick to move that point around the frame and selecting your focus that way. That's the technique I use as it allows me to focus exactly where I want it. - Alternatively, you might just want to let the camera do its thing, in which case you might want to adjust the size of the focus area the camera uses. Here's my set up. Go to menu--> Set up --> Button/ dial setting--> Function (fn) Setting -->fn2-->page 2--> Focus Area. That FN2 button on the front of your camera is now mapped to adjust the focus area of your camera, use the scroll wheel to adjust the size. Then use your joy stick to control where that point goes Hope this helps
An older person like myself enjoys the black one better as it has better contrast for seeing the dials. I learnt that the hard way with my silver X-T3..so my 100v is all black and it's much easier to use.
When I first came across the X100V, I was taken with the retro silver finish but after a time I came ‘round to wanting the black finish! Higher contrast markings on the controls and I have to admit … that faux Leica look is seductive! That’s what I ordered five months ago … still patiently waiting! Thanks for another fun and informative video!
It’s starting to feel like I am the minority who prefers the silver look ahaha. I do know what you mean about a faux Leica look, there is definitely a draw to it! Hopefully yours arrives soon, feels slightly odd that people are able to buy X100V’s off the shelf when there are so many back ordered… i probably just don’t understand the economics behind it ahaha
So, James, I have often wondered why you never mention (or use) the zoom function? I remember a previous video where you were trying to shoot St Pauls from the south bank of the Thames and concluded that 35mm fov just wasn’t able to cut it. The 50mm or (certainly) the 75mm would have been perfect. There’s no discernible loss of image quality, so why so little love for the zoom? Just wondering? Peace.
Hey dude- I turned that feature off as I kept accidentally zooming in and I felt like I was crazy ahaha. I personally am not tooooo much of a fan of the digital zoom vs an actual lens as there’s no compression etc Probably should use it but never consider it
Yessssiirrrr, It's been getting super hot in the recent heatwaves around LDN. My friend and I both commented with how hot the cameras were getting. Where are you based?
@@JamesParsons1 I stay in Indonesia. I got my x100v when it was first released. It got warm after few shots. Not too hot but not comfortable to hot. Im wondering whatever mine was bad product or it is characteristic of x100v. My x100f never have this problem
You are a real X100 lover, great to hear it. Yeah I think someone mentioned it was because of the tilting screen and how that changes the thermoregulation of the camera. If my camera gets hot, I just flip out the screen and give it a bit more breathing room and it seems to calm down :)
I sold mine, I needed a bit of quick cash and it had to go.... I'll get another one eventually because it's a cracking camera and I really enjoyed the fuji jpg files.
Great video! I just both one. I waited 6 months so I could find one in Brazil in an acceptable prize. I also tried to bring it from the US but it was always out of stock at the best stores. About the Fuji app, I think it works better than de Panasonic app that I also use for my GH5... =)
Great to hear you’ve finally got the camera! You are in for a treat! The Fuji app worked for me 3 or 4 times then stopped. I hope you have better luck than me!
James, Great vid dude. Love the explanations 👍 One of the main reasons to buy an X100V over the X-E4 is the leaf shutter. The X100V’s shutter is far superior to the X-E4’s
Thank you dude! Glad you enjoyed it! Heard many a good thing about the leaf shutter, I particularly like how it is near enough silent. Gives us the ability to rattttlleee off shots in quiet spaces and no one knows 😎
I’m a big fan of that leaf shutter. It makes the focal-plane shutter feel and sound quite primitive. With the X100V I can take pics while recording music and, if I time my shots to drum hits or similar percussive sounds, it pretty much disappears. I know it’s there because I know when I took the shot and I’m listening for it, but others don’t seem to notice.
Hey Victor - I am not going to lie, I can't actually remember what the type of apps are called. Might be worth googling 'in stock chrome extension' or similar to see which chrome extension pops out to you as the best option for you. I don't have any affiliation or a personal recommendation. Sorry dude!
Are you shooting in Auto? Shutter speed might be reeeaaally slow and the shaking of your hands might be causing the blur? Alternatively, you can use a Tripod which will give you sharp images every time no matter the shutter speed
@@JamesParsons1 yeah I shot in aperture priority, need to try the tripod, I have one, but don't think it will work out for night street photo in terms of shots mobility
@@toneyf hi. For night Street shots, set ur shutter speed min to around 1/125 or fast if subjects are moving and select ur max auto iso to 12800. This should rule out camera shake. Dont be afraid to use hish iso, bit of grain/noise is fine.
thanks! I dedicated one of my iso-auto settings this way, with base iso 1600 and max 12800, just frustrate sometimes when minimal SS goes lower than I set, but I know that's intended by fuji, so have to play with EV and aperture now
High ISO isn't the end of the world when it comes to fuji files, I feel like they already have so much character the ISO adds to it, where as with the likes of Sony/ Canon it just destroys the feel of the image with that electrical interference.
I believe you can, I've personally never used it and always tune off touch screens. My nose always touches the screen on every camera and it infuriates me ahaha
@@JamesParsons1 Have an X100F, on waiting list for an X100V. I tried out the X-E4 for a while and that had the ability to confine the touch screen to the right hand side of the screen which should solve the problem of the nose activating the screen. I'd be surprised if it wasn't the same on the V 🙂
I previously purchased the X100T and upgraded a while back to the X100F. I use the X100F for travel, street photography, and family birthdays so I do not have to carry my large Nikon DSLRs with primes and f/2.8 zooms. I absolutely love the restriction of a single lens for most photos. However, when I go to a concert, the iPhone just does not have the control like the X100F. Unless we pay a fortune for tickets we are not exactly in front of the stage. So using the Telephoto converter gets me closer when I simply cannot get closer. I will say that other than a few instances, I do not use the Telephoto converter. The retro look has caused many celebrities and CEO’s of companies stop and ask if that is a 35mm film camera. Then we go on to have a nice conversation.
If your camera is doing this, chances are that you are in a dark environment and you've already reached your lowest shutter speed in auto, and to get the correct exposure your camera is having to increase the ISO. Both increasing ISO and Lowering shutter speed has the same effect on the exposure of your image. Three things I can think of: - Put you camera into aperture priority and use a smaller F-stop (like 2 or 3.6) and see whether your ISO/ shutter returns to a more 'normal' range - Use the exposure compensation dial and turn it to -1 or -2. This will mean your camera will try to under expose your image. This may not be super helpful if you are already shooting in low light. - You are able to set a range for your Shutter speed and ISO. If you don't want your ISO to get too high or your shutter speed too low, you can set this. However, if its too dark, you will have underexposed images. Let me know if any of these work, or if you have any more questions :)
@@JamesParsons1 thanks for detailed answer! yeah looks like I have to start using exposure compensation more often, since I use other 2 with no much help rn. I gonna push myself to do as much low light photos as I can to practice it
@@JamesParsons1 joystick is very slow method for selecting focus area for street photography in fast moving, changing scenes, maybe touch to select focus area, like Sony, Lumix. 😊
I’m glad that it works every time for you, but for a lot of the community it doesn’t, including myself and all the staff at the Fuji Store in London. If you can share any tips to get it to work everytime we would be more than grateful :}
Hey - I agree the music is too loud, and was definitely an error for my earlier videos. When scripting and editing the videos, I have listened to myself say the script a 100 times and so when I am listening back in the mix, I know exactly what I am saying. BUT, that isn't the experience of first time viewers who are listening to me for the first time. And so, when monitoring on my headphones and speaker system, I used to push the music which muddied the clarity of my voice. Hopefully my more recent videos don't suffer from the same issue! Have a great day
Hey dude - would love to know why you think this? If there is something I’m wrong about, I would love to hear what it is so I can correct it. Let me know! JP
I looooove this camera. I bought it for street photography but now carry it for everything- family events, holidays, work. It does everything. I’ve ‘ooge ands’ so I added the hinged thumb grip and the X100V now fits perfectly in my hands. Another superb vid JP- thank you 😊👍
Mittens so big he needs extra grabber space ahaha. I know exactly what you mean about how this camera becomes a reaaaal daily driver. Nearly everyday I pick up this bad boy and take it for a spin, always happy with the results!
All valid points - thanks for sharing your views. Have owned 3x X100Vs now - bought, sold, regretted, bought, sold, regretted, bought. Keeping this one now. Love the OVF and range finder styling. Oh, and yes, SILVER one rules 👍
That is a reaaalll love hate relationship… what made you sell?
Nah! Black cameras take much better photos, haha! 🤣
Hi James, i've almost watched every single video on your channel now. You're such an inspiration! I've purchased an X100V two weeks ago and i really like the camera. But I'm a little bit unsure, if I should keep it or not. I used to shoot with Olympus cameras (E-M10 Mark 4, Pen-F) and most of the time I use the tilting screen to set my focuspoint by tapping on the screen (easy to use when shooting from waist). With the X100V I do exactly the same and it works ok, but not as responsive as my E-M10. The main reason why I ordered the Fuji are the filmsimulations. I don't want to spend hours to give my photos to a certain look when editing them im Lightroom, that my jpgs from the Olympus can't give me (although they aren't bad at all). So I tried some of the filmsimulations from fujixweekly. And now there's this problem with the clarity-setting (which most of the filmsimulations have), that slows down the camera to a very annoying amount. So my question is, how do you handle this, when you maybe want to shoot with a nice filmsimulation for nice jpgs and you don't want to have the camera slow down? Is there a way out of this?
Hey dude - Thank you so much for your kind words, glad you are enjoying the content.
I'll be honest and say I don't know a work around with the clarity adjustments, which seems to trigger a processing buffer after every shot.
For the time being, I would probably consider setting clarity to 0 and removing this buffering as well as dropping the sharpness and contrast (which is pretty much what clarity is) to create a similar effect.
It's not perfect, but I would much rather have a camera that didn't infuriate me every time I went to take a photo ahaha.
LMK if you have any more questions
@@JamesParsons1 Thank you very much, James! I'll try it with clarity to 0 and compensate it with sharpness & contrast manipulation.
Let me know how it goes and if it works!
I picked up my X100V about 6 months ago now and haven't stopped using it, I went for the black finish, IMO it looks uber cool and is a bit more stealthy for street photography. The peak design wrist strap is the best accessory. It's comfy, secure and your V is always to hand. I did get the WCL and TCL lenses although I don't use them that much, probably the TCL a bit more but I'm a sucker for an add-on 😀, the phone app is really shabby, I'm surprised Fuji haven't done something about it, perhaps they will . Love all your work man and looking forward to all your new uploads. Cheers James!!
Yoooo What a comment! Thank you
Yeah I enjoy the TCL, haven’t got the WCL but I could see it’s advantages at times, I think 28mm is easier to shoot with, but I think 35mm in the right hands just has something special about it. I do really enjoy 50mm though as it’s easier to fill the frame nicely for amateurs like me 😂. Great fun camera to use in the day, low light I end up pulling out the Sony a7riii with any f1.8 lens though.
Good video. I have the X100V and the X-H2. Different tools for different jobs. I enjoy both.
Thank-you is much Lysander! Glad you enjoyed it. Completely agree- gotta have a the right tool for the right job
Would you talk about built-in ND filter? Is it worth the hype? Thank you for the video.
It’s actually super useful if I’m honest. It allows me to shoot long exposure stuff in the middle of the day which is something I wouldn’t never usually shoot. It’s a good additional extra but if you are not sold on the rest of the camera, the ND won’t make up for the rest of it.
Let me know if you have more specific questions and I’ll be more than happy to share :)
Cool video 👍. A lot of good points ❤. I’ve owned the X100s and the X100f. Both developed their own issues (after warranty expired). The X100s had an aperture issue, where in some shots it would shoot wide open and I’d miss the shot. Fuji Japan fixed for free but had to send it in a few times as it came back with new issues haha 😅. The X100f developed an issue with the EVF/OVF. The small lcd screen that pops up when you switch to the EVF got stuck half way and eventually wouldn’t pop up at all. The EVF display info was there but the black screen wasn’t. Solved it by putting a piece of black tape over the ovf screen. I sold it as is as I didn’t want to go though the hassle of getting it fixed by Fuji again. I’m currently using Sony A6600 now for faster cat eye autofocus (something Fuji can’t match). But I miss the X100 series. Maybe in future I’ll switch back to Fuji when the newer X100 camera comes out (or maybe if Ricoh GR comes out with a tillable screen).
Wow - you've really been through the wars with the Fuji system, damn. Although, I had a slight issue with the black screen behind the EVF on the x100v, but gave my camera a good slap and it seemed to fix it ahaha. The V seems to have a lot less issues than the older models, so might be worth experimenting with?
@@JamesParsons1 I was looking at some used models here in Japan, but they are still a little expensive. I think the prices even went up a little due to supply issues because of Covid. But I haven't given up on Fuji. I'll wait for the 6th model of the x100 to be released and see what enhancements it brings!!
I had a Panasonic GF1 for the longest time and I was stuck with the 20mm f1.7. Coming from a zoom lens it was extremely limiting and add in the fact that I couldn't go higher than ISO 800 it was annoyingly limiting. But I had probably learned more in those years than I would've with a better camera and multiple focal lengths. I really think every beginner should start with a single prime and master that. What's nice about the x100 line is I think it's a camera that you can "grow old" with.
Vittorio - That is spot on. I agree with everything you just said. I do believe photographers who were limited in the early days and were forced to experiment early on are at an advantage in terms of their understanding of the fundamentals :)
Great video. Some nice tips. What is the Peak design strap model you got for yours?
Thank you dude! It’s the peak design ‘cuff’ highly recommended dude
I shot my XE-1 with a 28 Elmarit lense. That was worth it, absolutely.
Well done, bro! Thanks. The tipp for the joystick on the focus setting back is brilliant!
Thank you dude- Glad you’ve found the video useful! Let me know if you have any questions!!
Yep. 35mm on a crop sensor made me realise I suck, and I was relying on telephoto Sony g master lenses to bang out decent shots.
I ended up picking up the 50mm teleconverter lens and I do really enjoy using this for portraits, far better subject isolation for certain shots and gives you that nice professional look when needed, still keeps the camera nice and light and not too bulky. Super sharp too. I put it off for a year but now glad I got it, I wouldn’t bother with the wild angle though. All in all still a much lighter weight kit with the Tele converter than bringing out my full frame and lenses for street/documentary photography.
But yes 35mm shows me I have a lot of work to be done my end, but slowly I hope I get better 😳.
You've hit the nail on the head. A G-master at any extreme focal length is going to make anyone look pro!
Ahahaha we have differing opinions on the converter lenses, which is something that I love about photography. For the way I think, I am adamently against it, but for you, it seems like its the perfect accessory to shoot the way you want to shoot.
Keep at it with the 35mm, it takes a while, but you will find yourself having more and more breakthroughs in your images and it'll become your go-to ;), I have faith!
Thanks for commenting my GOAT
@@JamesParsons1 thanks for the reply James, muchly appreciated, enjoying your content.
Haha yep the good old GM lenses and Sony autofocus and basic composition techniques and you sure do look like a pro.
But you’re entirely right, restricting yourself to 35mm “as hard as it may be” I think will pay off for those who keep up the practice and stay disciplined to learning better composition. I’m going to keep trying and hopefully overtime I fall in love with the 35mm focal length, it tells a great story with the right photographer behind the lens.
Heard someone else mention that if you utilize the digital zoom plus the lens attachments available, you actually have a good range of focal lengths to work with on the x100v. I’m looking at picking up another x100f just because it’s easier to find and I have the accessories for it already.
I mean, yea you are not wrong. But why would you choose a camera that is limited to 3 potential focus lengths and a digital zoom when you could get one with interchangeable lenses have have infinite more variety?
I really don’t get the logic. Get an XE4 and a pancake lens + what ever else you want :)
@@JamesParsons1 being limited can be helpful sometimes, but I tried it and it’s not for me. I got rid of the x100f to help fund an Xpro2 because I missed lenses. I think the x100 series just has a vibe or energy no matter how practical or impractical it is for each owner. On a random side note, the voigtlander 21mm f/4 with an adapter is basically a pancake lens. Great for zone focusing. Highly recommended
Hey man good vid. I've had the X100v for a couple of years now and found a used copy early in the pandemic before the stock seemed to disappear. I totally agree with you about using 1 focal length for a long time. I'm reading Ralph Gibson's book and he talks about using the 50 for a year straight and how it can help you to truly understand how to make great photos.
You struck gold getting a 2nd hand X100V that soon after it came out! Nailed it Mate 🙌🏻
I literally picked up refractions 2 the day after I posted this video and was amazed that he had said something so similar... There is part of me that is thinking I should try use a 50mm for a bit to see whether I am a 35mm fan-boy or just haven't given 50mm a prolonged chance ahaha.
I am not going to lie, refractions 2 feels like it came at the perfect time for me. I am reading it and I feel like I only recently understand most of what he is saying (Does that make sense?) So grateful to have found his words.
Are there any other books you recommend?
Paracord straps work great and cost less than $10. As for color, as of late, I have been ordering cameras in professional black. Could actually be better for the street. But yea, the silver is more bling-bling. But shiny black is cool too! The dials may be easier to read in broad daylight. Take care, Loren
I've heard if the Paracord straps being popular. Are they very comfy on your wrist all day?
Yeah you make a fair point with the all black, I think my next camera will be exactly that 👀
@@JamesParsons1 I normally shoot an hour to an hour and a half at a time, and the wrist-strap seems comfortable to me.
Ok, I am in the market for a X100V and decided to do a search on 500px and flickr for photos mace with this camera/lens. One common thing I noticed was soft images. I checked out many photos from nature, landscape, street, travel and unless the photographers were shaking, the images in comparison to other cameras were noticeably soft for my liking. I gather this is because of the lack of IBIS. I know the rule is to have your shutter well in a suitable range, but when shooting indoors this really creates an issue. Anyone care to comment on the softness in images?
Great question dude! I think that’s the Fuji shooter style to create that soft filmic look. The lens itself is actually really sharp and does a great job even at wide apertures.
Check out my Instagram @james_parsons__ where the vast majority of the images are shot on the Fuji X100V
What's the name if the hand strap? I wasn't able to understand it in the video, thank.
Sorry my dude! It’s the peak design wrist wrap- hiiiiightly recommend it 🙌🙌
Great Q&A. I am actually considering going X100V as a main to de-tox from GAS and focus on photography again. Just decided to pass on the GRIIIx after I checked it out for a month. Great camera too, but for my night street photography it just doesn't keep up with me.
Thank you
@jamesparsons does the connection to your app keep dropping? U r able to connect but when u try to transfer images you are unable to get all selected images or the camera simply shuts down? If this is what is happening then reply to me and i can possibly help.
It doesn’t even connect any more :( any tips for that??
@@JamesParsons1 ok great i had a similar problem with my x100v.
1. Pair the phone with the camera via the registration (bluetooth) "connection setting".
2. Disconnect all other wifi connections, this is the tricky part cause if you wifi network is set to connect automatically this creates an issue. I think 4g and 5g networks are stronger than the camera's wifi so they keep pushing the camera's wifi away. So set the wifi to not connect on auto.
3. Now go to wireless communication option on the camera and turn it on.
4. The fujifilm camera network should now show up on the available wifi networks on the phone, join the fuji network.
5. Now finally open the fujifilm camera app on the phone and select import photos. U can import the 3 MP or the full res files.
Step 1 is a one time process. I transfer the full res jpegs.
If you can live with connecting the wifi every time manually then leave the auto connect option switched off else switch it on after you finish using the fuji app.
Hopefully this should work, let me know if this solves it.
@@JamesParsons1 did this work for you?
Hey, really appreciate the great video! I recently picked up my X100V (yay!) and I love it so far (ofc). But since yesterday, when I used the touchscreen-autofocus feature once, the autofocus is stuck to this one point I selected. I can select a new point my touching it, but it won‘t do the autofocus anymore where it selects the object itself, it always uses the pre-selected point. Even if I turn off the touchscreen function, the point will still be stuck on there. Am I just missing a specific setting or is this like a firmware bug or something? Appreciate your help!
Hey! That's an interesting questions and not sure I know the answer. But here are some thoughts for you:
- Maybe setting it to touch screen has mad the focus point smaller than what you previously used? Try using the joy stick to move that point around the frame and selecting your focus that way. That's the technique I use as it allows me to focus exactly where I want it.
- Alternatively, you might just want to let the camera do its thing, in which case you might want to adjust the size of the focus area the camera uses. Here's my set up. Go to menu--> Set up --> Button/ dial setting--> Function (fn) Setting -->fn2-->page 2--> Focus Area. That FN2 button on the front of your camera is now mapped to adjust the focus area of your camera, use the scroll wheel to adjust the size. Then use your joy stick to control where that point goes
Hope this helps
An older person like myself enjoys the black one better as it has better contrast for seeing the dials. I learnt that the hard way with my silver X-T3..so my 100v is all black and it's much easier to use.
I had never even considered that! Thank you for sharing your insight dude. Big up the Black Fuji Gang 🙌🏻
When I first came across the X100V, I was taken with the retro silver finish but after a time I came ‘round to wanting the black finish! Higher contrast markings on the controls and I have to admit … that faux Leica look is seductive! That’s what I ordered five months ago … still patiently waiting! Thanks for another fun and informative video!
It’s starting to feel like I am the minority who prefers the silver look ahaha. I do know what you mean about a faux Leica look, there is definitely a draw to it!
Hopefully yours arrives soon, feels slightly odd that people are able to buy X100V’s off the shelf when there are so many back ordered… i probably just don’t understand the economics behind it ahaha
So, James, I have often wondered why you never mention (or use) the zoom function? I remember a previous video where you were trying to shoot St Pauls from the south bank of the Thames and concluded that 35mm fov just wasn’t able to cut it. The 50mm or (certainly) the 75mm would have been perfect. There’s no discernible loss of image quality, so why so little love for the zoom? Just wondering? Peace.
Hey dude- I turned that feature off as I kept accidentally zooming in and I felt like I was crazy ahaha.
I personally am not tooooo much of a fan of the digital zoom vs an actual lens as there’s no compression etc
Probably should use it but never consider it
Great video ! Keep it up !
Plenty more videos en route my dude - Keep your eyes peeeeeled 🍊
Mostly agree, but I’m more a nifty fifty kids guy. My 33mm 1.4 doesn’t often leave my X-T5. I do love the look of a pancake though.
Is there going to be a new x100v?
Not for a few years dude 🙌
Hey, I enjoy watching your videos! Are you in audea btw?
Eyyy thank you very much! i appreciate that :) No, I can't say i've even heard of Audea? What is it?
Another great video, thank you!
Thank you for your support once again my dude
Do your x100v tend to warm while taking pics?
Yessssiirrrr, It's been getting super hot in the recent heatwaves around LDN. My friend and I both commented with how hot the cameras were getting. Where are you based?
@@JamesParsons1 I stay in Indonesia. I got my x100v when it was first released. It got warm after few shots. Not too hot but not comfortable to hot. Im wondering whatever mine was bad product or it is characteristic of x100v. My x100f never have this problem
You are a real X100 lover, great to hear it. Yeah I think someone mentioned it was because of the tilting screen and how that changes the thermoregulation of the camera. If my camera gets hot, I just flip out the screen and give it a bit more breathing room and it seems to calm down :)
@@JamesParsons1 i wish next version of x100 wont have this problem
I sold mine, I needed a bit of quick cash and it had to go.... I'll get another one eventually because it's a cracking camera and I really enjoyed the fuji jpg files.
Gutted man! Sorry to hear that, at least you found another use for the camera!! Hopefully you'll get it back sooner rather than later :)
@@JamesParsons1 I've still got my Sony kit so it's not all bad
Great video! I just both one. I waited 6 months so I could find one in Brazil in an acceptable prize. I also tried to bring it from the US but it was always out of stock at the best stores. About the Fuji app, I think it works better than de Panasonic app that I also use for my GH5... =)
Great to hear you’ve finally got the camera! You are in for a treat!
The Fuji app worked for me 3 or 4 times then stopped. I hope you have better luck than me!
James,
Great vid dude. Love the explanations 👍
One of the main reasons to buy an X100V over the X-E4 is the leaf shutter. The X100V’s shutter is far superior to the X-E4’s
Thank you dude! Glad you enjoyed it!
Heard many a good thing about the leaf shutter, I particularly like how it is near enough silent. Gives us the ability to rattttlleee off shots in quiet spaces and no one knows 😎
I’m a big fan of that leaf shutter. It makes the focal-plane shutter feel and sound quite primitive. With the X100V I can take pics while recording music and, if I time my shots to drum hits or similar percussive sounds, it pretty much disappears. I know it’s there because I know when I took the shot and I’m listening for it, but others don’t seem to notice.
14:47 which app do you recommend ?
Hey Victor - I am not going to lie, I can't actually remember what the type of apps are called. Might be worth googling 'in stock chrome extension' or similar to see which chrome extension pops out to you as the best option for you. I don't have any affiliation or a personal recommendation. Sorry dude!
What could be a reason of not sharp and ugly photo at night. I saw good examples, but can't manage to do them myself
Are you shooting in Auto? Shutter speed might be reeeaaally slow and the shaking of your hands might be causing the blur? Alternatively, you can use a Tripod which will give you sharp images every time no matter the shutter speed
@@JamesParsons1 yeah I shot in aperture priority, need to try the tripod, I have one, but don't think it will work out for night street photo in terms of shots mobility
@@toneyf hi. For night Street shots, set ur shutter speed min to around 1/125 or fast if subjects are moving and select ur max auto iso to 12800. This should rule out camera shake. Dont be afraid to use hish iso, bit of grain/noise is fine.
thanks! I dedicated one of my iso-auto settings this way, with base iso 1600 and max 12800, just frustrate sometimes when minimal SS goes lower than I set, but I know that's intended by fuji, so have to play with EV and aperture now
High ISO isn't the end of the world when it comes to fuji files, I feel like they already have so much character the ISO adds to it, where as with the likes of Sony/ Canon it just destroys the feel of the image with that electrical interference.
Are you not able to use touch screen to focus?
I believe you can, I've personally never used it and always tune off touch screens. My nose always touches the screen on every camera and it infuriates me ahaha
@@JamesParsons1 Have an X100F, on waiting list for an X100V. I tried out the X-E4 for a while and that had the ability to confine the touch screen to the right hand side of the screen which should solve the problem of the nose activating the screen. I'd be surprised if it wasn't the same on the V 🙂
I previously purchased the X100T and upgraded a while back to the X100F. I use the X100F for travel, street photography, and family birthdays so I do not have to carry my large Nikon DSLRs with primes and f/2.8 zooms. I absolutely love the restriction of a single lens for most photos. However, when I go to a concert, the iPhone just does not have the control like the X100F. Unless we pay a fortune for tickets we are not exactly in front of the stage. So using the Telephoto converter gets me closer when I simply cannot get closer. I will say that other than a few instances, I do not use the Telephoto converter.
The retro look has caused many celebrities and CEO’s of companies stop and ask if that is a 35mm film camera. Then we go on to have a nice conversation.
Got a Question about the Fuji X100V? Drop it in the comments, and let's make the most helpful X100V FAQ 🙌🏻
ALso ISO AUTO always picks highest iso for me and lowers SS too much
If your camera is doing this, chances are that you are in a dark environment and you've already reached your lowest shutter speed in auto, and to get the correct exposure your camera is having to increase the ISO.
Both increasing ISO and Lowering shutter speed has the same effect on the exposure of your image.
Three things I can think of:
- Put you camera into aperture priority and use a smaller F-stop (like 2 or 3.6) and see whether your ISO/ shutter returns to a more 'normal' range
- Use the exposure compensation dial and turn it to -1 or -2. This will mean your camera will try to under expose your image. This may not be super helpful if you are already shooting in low light.
- You are able to set a range for your Shutter speed and ISO. If you don't want your ISO to get too high or your shutter speed too low, you can set this. However, if its too dark, you will have underexposed images.
Let me know if any of these work, or if you have any more questions :)
@@JamesParsons1 thanks for detailed answer! yeah looks like I have to start using exposure compensation more often, since I use other 2 with no much help rn.
I gonna push myself to do as much low light photos as I can to practice it
Hope this helps dude! Looking forward to seeing what you produce :)
Sadly it resonates 😂 cool video
Glad you like it dude!!
Note: Sometimes its NOT WANTED to have a shallow dof....Sometimes you just want more light... ;-)
And we do this through a slower shutter speed ;)
If I used that focus method for I wouldn’t get many photos tbh.
Why not?
@@JamesParsons1 joystick is very slow method for selecting focus area for street photography in fast moving, changing scenes, maybe touch to select focus area, like Sony, Lumix. 😊
When are you gonna drop a fitness routine lol forget the x100v.
Ahahaha one day 😎 been thinking about how I can combine the two
@@JamesParsons1 make it happen ahaha you make some great x100v videos informative and not boring!
biiiiig love
App works every time, it’s user error
I’m glad that it works every time for you, but for a lot of the community it doesn’t, including myself and all the staff at the Fuji Store in London. If you can share any tips to get it to work everytime we would be more than grateful :}
The music… too loud distracting! 8/10 youtubers who talk about photography have this problem. I guess you are def not audio guys.
Hey - I agree the music is too loud, and was definitely an error for my earlier videos. When scripting and editing the videos, I have listened to myself say the script a 100 times and so when I am listening back in the mix, I know exactly what I am saying. BUT, that isn't the experience of first time viewers who are listening to me for the first time. And so, when monitoring on my headphones and speaker system, I used to push the music which muddied the clarity of my voice. Hopefully my more recent videos don't suffer from the same issue! Have a great day
2 minutes in and I’m out- the music is too loud
What a load of crap
Hey dude - would love to know why you think this? If there is something I’m wrong about, I would love to hear what it is so I can correct it. Let me know! JP
Hi James your right about the Fuji App its rubbish works then it doesn’t. All good tips. Did you get me email? Have a good day James. Michael
Hey dude - still haven't got your email, is it in your outbox? JP