Got it last week; been studying your recipes before it arrived, configured some in my camera and now looking at your workflow/end-product photos! Shame I was not able to meet you personally back in the UK when I worked there 2015-2018. Thank you for being my inspiration for getting the T and the VI!
I would be saddened for you if Fujifilm UK is unable to sell you a limited edition X100VI camera, considering all that you have done for Fujifilm. It would be quite sade.
Thanks for your fantastic videos. Great review of this fantastic hardware from you. One thing I could recommend is to PLEASE make the audio sound much better. I have no idea what you used to record your narration, but it sounds really, really bad, I am sure you caan make it much better with sound narration sound quality! Especially, when reviewing such a great camera, it can give a false impression about how Fujifilm can capture audio! For example, if that sound comes from the Fujifilm camera, I will never buy it! Don't take this personally because I just want to help you if you read with an open-minded attitude, that's all! Many greetings from Germany, and thank you very much. Alfredo.
I'm not sure to be honest. I got better pictures in terms of sharpness and the ability to edit cleaner. But the X70 is just so much smaller and in some ways even easier to use.
The lens is identical to the previous one so same sharpness. And it's an F2 lens. F2 is F2. What do you mean by "focal depth"? I don't understand your comment to be honest
Hi Kevin, another example of your excellent event photography! I can say that I admire the quality, the design and the expression of your photos, especially Your wedding and family photography, for a long time! Can I ask you a question based on this current photo series. How do you set the focus in such lively scenes? I have often photographed in such situations with my X 100 F for example just yesterday at my brother's birthday party: low light, everything with aperture 2.0 and it is often difficult to get faces in focus due to the shallow depth of field, especially in situations with movement. In addition, the autofocus of the X 100F is not the fastest in low light. What is Your technique of focusing in such situations? Do you even use the eyes or face or eye detection? All the best. Peter
Hi Peter. If the subjects are moving quickly I'll use continuous focus - but not face detect. Small focus box. That should work just as well with the X100F too.
Love these! Will we get a Set up video of this model? I really enjoyed setting my F up according to your set up video... patiently awaiting the upgrade.
You are a two legged vs a four legged animal watcher. Good for you. Sorry to hear you are in my boat awaiting the delivery of your X100VI. You’ve stated in previous videos you take the X100 with you to weddings. You use the X100 for bride prep and dancing after the ceremony. I would like to hear more about your experience using the VI during a wedding day shoot. I suspect this was already planned by you. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Yes, I will likely cover this at some point. I've already used the X100VI at a couple of weddings but probably need to do a few more to have enough to talk about.
I had the chance to be called by my favourite local store so that i could upgrade from the X100V to the VI. I love both cameras and both perform well. But I appreciate now that the X100VI is on par with the XT5 concerning the sensor, color rendering and AF speed, even if the lens is slowing it down. Very nice pictures Kevin and nice Tri-X processing. Love it.
Absolutely magnificent! Do you ever use the little built-in flash? And how close do you think you could get to this b&w look using the built-in jpeg engine?
I very rarely use the flash. It's a good fill flash but you need to be pretty close. You won't get the same result using built in jpegs but take a look at my video about Black and White Jpegs and you can see what I do in camera.
Thank you for sharing these great shots, I would actually class this as street photography (although not traditional street) street photography is documenting the human condition. They are fantastic shots ❤
Kevin, thanks for sharing this. I have your Edition presets and just love them! Thanks sharing with us this creative package. of presents. Love all of the B&Ws!
Supply is becoming my bugbear with fujifilm. I use the xh2 for my work, but like all photographers, I would like a smaller pocket camera for my days off. x100s, Xe's...all missing from the marketplace. Different batteries per unit, lens out of stock, additional grips for sale when they used to be a feature on older models. They are having supply/demand issues and focusing more on adding more megapixels and ibis to units where the lack of these features previously didn't affect sales.
To be fair, I think the whole of the electronics industry is having supply issues. Especially PCBs etc. I know that Fujifilm are doing absolutely everything they can to build cameras as quick as possible.
The parts shortage is more of an issue for manufacturers that use different motherboards etc. Fujifilm uses the same logic boards etc. Its just the exterior tooling that changes. This typically should give them an advantage in supply. Currently finding anything outside an XT, Xh is near impossible. I trust 2024 will be a better year for supply for them, especially when you see discontinued models selling for greater than when they were brand new. It's hard to adopt a system you can't find.
Kevin, fabulous photos! Are you choosing the settings or letting the camera do its thing so to speak? Kevin’s presets are fantastic. Anyone reading my comment I urge you to purchase his presets. You won’t be disappointed.
Thanks Jody. Mostly, when the light is reasonable like this I shoot in Aperture Priority. Always using Spot Metering though which helps with the light/shadow contrast. Additionally, I ALWAYS have my LCD and Viewfinder set to a black and white simulation. Even though I shoot RAW and will edit later. "Seeing" in Black and White really helps when looking for contrast. Thanks for your support - I appreciate it.
Hi Kevin. Quick question...looking at your exif data, do you manually change your ss based on scene/movement or just set it to auto? I know that you've said that you use auto Iso (as do I), but I'm noticing that with the upgraded sensor in the vi, it is less forgiving that the v was in auto Iso (specifically in relation to ss). With the v, I left my ss minimum at 1/125, but I'm finding that I need to increase this minimum value with the vi. Thanks & longtime follower.
With IBIS, you can safely shoot at 1/60 if your subject is static. Otherwise, I would agree to set 1/125 or even higher if the light allows. However, I always prefer to keep ISO under 3200 before I go faster than 1/125.
I haven't really noticed any difference in that respect. I suspect what you are seeing is the interplay of IBIS. I shot all of these shots in Aperture Priority mode and still set my min SS to 1/125.
@@kevin_mullinsThank you for the response. I've been getting in my own head. Been practicing solely with the camera since getting it. Shooting my normal everyday stuff...Kids, wife, dogs, home life, dinners...but even when shooting still-life (like a jar), I'm getting some blur. Also with shots that I typically had minimum ss set to 1/125 (auto Iso), shots at dinner of someone will be slightly out of focus. I've had the camera's ibis setting on 'shooting only.' I will change this to continuous and keep testing. With all my other fujis (x-e4s, x100v & Xh1), I've never had this issue.
I got my X100vi on release day, it is now back a the Fuji Service Centre having developed a fault after only 10 days, don't know when I will see it again
@@kevp2752 When the camera is turned on the screen lights up but only very dimly and no image or information is displayed, to turn the camera off you have to remove the battery
@@kevin_mullinsstill waiting for my X100VI, so I was going to try the Film -Edition 3 Monochrome LR Presets with my XT4, but will these also work with the X100V when it comes?
For those waiting for your cameras. I hope you get them soon 🤞
I'm one of those!
Me too
Got it last week; been studying your recipes before it arrived, configured some in my camera and now looking at your workflow/end-product photos!
Shame I was not able to meet you personally back in the UK when I worked there 2015-2018.
Thank you for being my inspiration for getting the T and the VI!
You have captured the racing fraternity very well, great storytelling. Thank you
Many thanks!
Lovely photos! It's nice to see everyone so well dressed.
They are!
Amazing B&W. Best I've seen since I dig YT to see X100V/VI vidéos.
Thank you!
What an absolute pleasure looking at your images and hearing about your real life experiences with the camera.
Thank you, Paula.
I would be saddened for you if Fujifilm UK is unable to sell you a limited edition X100VI camera, considering all that you have done for Fujifilm. It would be quite sade.
Thanks for your fantastic videos. Great review of this fantastic hardware from you. One thing I could recommend is to PLEASE make the audio sound much better. I have no idea what you used to record your narration, but it sounds really, really bad, I am sure you caan make it much better with sound narration sound quality! Especially, when reviewing such a great camera, it can give a false impression about how Fujifilm can capture audio! For example, if that sound comes from the Fujifilm camera, I will never buy it! Don't take this personally because I just want to help you if you read with an open-minded attitude, that's all! Many greetings from Germany, and thank you very much. Alfredo.
Sounds perfectly good to me. The audio is recorded through a SMB7 and a RODE Preamp which is industry standard microphone so should be OK for you too.
Thanks for sharing your photographs which I always enjoy. Thanks too for your thoughts and views on the day and the camera. Just received mine.
Congratulations & Enjoy!
Did you ever think about or try the Leica Q3?
Not really. I have no real desire for full frame cameras.
Did you prefer it over using the x70 at the races?
I'm not sure to be honest. I got better pictures in terms of sharpness and the ability to edit cleaner. But the X70 is just so much smaller and in some ways even easier to use.
@@kevin_mullins the mk6 must be pretty amazing, but what you achieve with x70 is also awesome and inspiring to me
In terms of sharpness & focal depth I'm actually a bit disappointed. I'm glad I didn't buy the X100VI
The lens is identical to the previous one so same sharpness. And it's an F2 lens. F2 is F2. What do you mean by "focal depth"? I don't understand your comment to be honest
Nice though the X70 is a tiny jewel and you know it.
A very enjoyable set of images Kevin. Thanks for taking the time to share all.
Very welcome
Hi Kevin, another example of your excellent event photography! I can say that I admire the quality, the design and the expression of your photos, especially Your wedding and family photography, for a long time! Can I ask you a question based on this current photo series. How do you set the focus in such lively scenes? I have often photographed in such situations with my X 100 F for example just yesterday at my brother's birthday party: low light, everything with aperture 2.0 and it is often difficult to get faces in focus due to the shallow depth of field, especially in situations with movement. In addition, the autofocus of the X 100F is not the fastest in low light. What is Your technique of focusing in such situations? Do you even use the eyes or face or eye detection? All the best. Peter
Hi Peter. If the subjects are moving quickly I'll use continuous focus - but not face detect. Small focus box. That should work just as well with the X100F too.
@@kevin_mullinsAh, perhaps I should try more often to use continous focus. I hardly use the function. Thanks Kevin, and all the best
Kevin, hi. Why is your choice XT-5 and not XH2 or XH2s?
I really don't like the XH cameras. Especially the fact there is no focus switch on the cameras.
Really cool idea to do B&W @ f/2.0. Great shots!
Glad you enjoyed it
Love these! Will we get a Set up video of this model? I really enjoyed setting my F up according to your set up video... patiently awaiting the upgrade.
Yes, I may do. Those videos are hard to do but I'd like to do one.
You are a two legged vs a four legged animal watcher. Good for you.
Sorry to hear you are in my boat awaiting the delivery of your X100VI. You’ve stated in previous videos you take the X100 with you to weddings. You use the X100 for bride prep and dancing after the ceremony. I would like to hear more about your experience using the VI during a wedding day shoot. I suspect this was already planned by you.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Yes, I will likely cover this at some point. I've already used the X100VI at a couple of weddings but probably need to do a few more to have enough to talk about.
I had the chance to be called by my favourite local store so that i could upgrade from the X100V to the VI. I love both cameras and both perform well. But I appreciate now that the X100VI is on par with the XT5 concerning the sensor, color rendering and AF speed, even if the lens is slowing it down. Very nice pictures Kevin and nice Tri-X processing. Love it.
Thank you 👍. And enjoy the camera.
Absolutely magnificent! Do you ever use the little built-in flash? And how close do you think you could get to this b&w look using the built-in jpeg engine?
I very rarely use the flash. It's a good fill flash but you need to be pretty close. You won't get the same result using built in jpegs but take a look at my video about Black and White Jpegs and you can see what I do in camera.
Thank you for sharing these great shots, I would actually class this as street photography (although not traditional street) street photography is documenting the human condition. They are fantastic shots ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Kevin, thanks for sharing this. I have your Edition presets and just love them! Thanks sharing with us this creative package. of presents. Love all of the B&Ws!
Glad you like them!
Interesting observations, Kevin, thanks. That music goes very well with the environment - people at the races in monochrome.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Kev, brilliant images. Waiting for X100VI too! Hope the wait isn't too long.
You and me both!
Great shots Kevin.
Mine is coming next week and I’m looking forward to testing it out.
Hope you enjoy it!
Supply is becoming my bugbear with fujifilm. I use the xh2 for my work, but like all photographers, I would like a smaller pocket camera for my days off. x100s, Xe's...all missing from the marketplace. Different batteries per unit, lens out of stock, additional grips for sale when they used to be a feature on older models. They are having supply/demand issues and focusing more on adding more megapixels and ibis to units where the lack of these features previously didn't affect sales.
To be fair, I think the whole of the electronics industry is having supply issues. Especially PCBs etc. I know that Fujifilm are doing absolutely everything they can to build cameras as quick as possible.
The parts shortage is more of an issue for manufacturers that use different motherboards etc. Fujifilm uses the same logic boards etc. Its just the exterior tooling that changes. This typically should give them an advantage in supply. Currently finding anything outside an XT, Xh is near impossible. I trust 2024 will be a better year for supply for them, especially when you see discontinued models selling for greater than when they were brand new. It's hard to adopt a system you can't find.
Kevin, fabulous photos! Are you choosing the settings or letting the camera do its thing so to speak? Kevin’s presets are fantastic. Anyone reading my comment I urge you to purchase his presets. You won’t be disappointed.
Thanks Jody. Mostly, when the light is reasonable like this I shoot in Aperture Priority. Always using Spot Metering though which helps with the light/shadow contrast.
Additionally, I ALWAYS have my LCD and Viewfinder set to a black and white simulation. Even though I shoot RAW and will edit later. "Seeing" in Black and White really helps when looking for contrast.
Thanks for your support - I appreciate it.
Strictly the same process here.
Hi Kevin. Quick question...looking at your exif data, do you manually change your ss based on scene/movement or just set it to auto? I know that you've said that you use auto Iso (as do I), but I'm noticing that with the upgraded sensor in the vi, it is less forgiving that the v was in auto Iso (specifically in relation to ss). With the v, I left my ss minimum at 1/125, but I'm finding that I need to increase this minimum value with the vi. Thanks & longtime follower.
With IBIS, you can safely shoot at 1/60 if your subject is static. Otherwise, I would agree to set 1/125 or even higher if the light allows. However, I always prefer to keep ISO under 3200 before I go faster than 1/125.
I haven't really noticed any difference in that respect. I suspect what you are seeing is the interplay of IBIS. I shot all of these shots in Aperture Priority mode and still set my min SS to 1/125.
@@kevin_mullinsThank you for the response. I've been getting in my own head. Been practicing solely with the camera since getting it. Shooting my normal everyday stuff...Kids, wife, dogs, home life, dinners...but even when shooting still-life (like a jar), I'm getting some blur. Also with shots that I typically had minimum ss set to 1/125 (auto Iso), shots at dinner of someone will be slightly out of focus. I've had the camera's ibis setting on 'shooting only.' I will change this to continuous and keep testing. With all my other fujis (x-e4s, x100v & Xh1), I've never had this issue.
I got my X100vi on release day, it is now back a the Fuji Service Centre having developed a fault after only 10 days, don't know when I will see it again
What was the fault that it developed?
@@kevp2752 When the camera is turned on the screen lights up but only very dimly and no image or information is displayed, to turn the camera off you have to remove the battery
That's a shame. Hope they fix it quickly.
Love your mono tones, is this one of your presets that you have mentioned previously and available to us amateurs?
Yes, absolutely. Check the link at the top of the description to the video.
@@kevin_mullinsstill waiting for my X100VI, so I was going to try the Film -Edition 3 Monochrome LR Presets with my XT4, but will these also work with the X100V when it comes?
Yes, absolutely 😊
Lovely video - thanks Kev
Thanks, Stu.
As always Kev, an ace vid 👏👏👏
Thanks 👍
These pictures are fantastic.
Thank you!
Im jelous
:-)
the lens isn't up to the task anymore
I assume you have the camera then? What problems are you having?
@@kevin_mullins noticeably less sharp results than its predecessor. For almost twice the resolution they need to upgrade the lens. It's time.
@@mvw5721 Have you got the camera? It's exactly the same lens as its predecessor.
@@kevin_mullins I have both. Exactly the same lens and that's my point. Again: same lens for different/bigger sensor equals non-optimal rendition.
@@mvw5721The V's lens was built to resolve against 40MP in expectation of this update. There is no difference.