Fuji X100F in 2019 - More than a poor man's Leica

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  • @tappersreviews4677
    @tappersreviews4677 5 лет назад +47

    The lens on the X100F is actually integrated inside the body, that's why it seems so much smaller.

    • @barrycohen311
      @barrycohen311 5 лет назад +6

      Plus it is leaf shutter, which is a much different design.

    • @hunterska
      @hunterska 4 года назад +4

      And the leaf shutter is also the reason why this camera is so notoriously expensive.

  • @zach.hanford
    @zach.hanford 5 лет назад +65

    I definitely agree about how understated they are.
    I carry an X100F/X-Pro2 combo for weddings, and it makes things like cocktail hour a breeze. People usually don't even notice that I'm the wedding photographer, and if I had a D850 I wouldn't be able to capture the same style of photos.

    • @oaklandtobangkok
      @oaklandtobangkok 5 лет назад +4

      Exactly my reason for this rig. I get more looks like "Oh what a neat looking camera' expressions when I take pictures of people. Now, with my D800 with even a small lems, their reactions are more like, 'Why are you taking a picture of me'? This is THE street camera for me.

    • @zach.hanford
      @zach.hanford 5 лет назад

      @@corot33 there have been a handful of times that I've considered selling it, but every time something comes up that stops me. Just last night I was shooting a wedding, and the reception was outdoors in almost complete darkness. The combination of the OVF and built in flash on the X100F made the dance floor shootable after the sun had set. You can do crazy stuff with that combo. I was shooting handheld at 1/8th of a second and because of front curtain flash there is no motion blur or hand shake. I have no idea what I could have done without it.

  • @MoisheLettvin
    @MoisheLettvin 5 лет назад +9

    "Golf GTI of cameras" is a great analogy! A driver's car, a photographer's camera.

  • @pacific-midwest
    @pacific-midwest 5 лет назад +30

    I think in 2019, the X100f makes for a tricky proposition when the recently discounted X-T2 and XF23 F2 can be had for the same price. That said, regardless of all the advantages an X-T2 has over the X100F (eg: weather resistance, ability to exchange lenses) and the XF 23 F2 has over the X100F's 23mm (eg: better sharpness at f/2, faster focusing), the X100F still has something special (not including it's Hybrid Viewfinder and Leaf Shutter).
    There is something about a 'fixed' lens that forces the photographer to not obsess or over-think. For me, it's a more engaging experience as it frees me up to just shoot.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад +1

      Kris I know exactly what you mean.

    • @henlolneh
      @henlolneh 4 года назад

      Limitations are liberating. It takes one more variable out of your thought process. The x100f is small enough that even for semi-pro travel photographers, if money isn't too big of an object, it is a great, great second body to have around on your persons. I personally walk around with an a7iii 28-75 tamron and an x100f and yeah. When you get into populated and dense areas for street photography, the x100f is the perfect stealth assassin.

    • @vocartagmailcom
      @vocartagmailcom 4 года назад

      @@henlolneh - lol, I also have a7III and lean to x100f for something smaller. A7's starting from first generation became quite heavy and fat...;) The style of fuji is also nice change.

  • @NickBarang
    @NickBarang 5 лет назад +4

    The X100F has made me insanely happy. No, it's not cheap, but it is awesome. I bought mine this year and have no regrets at all. It is so much fun, I never leave home without it - whereas my old Canon system often gathered dust because I couldn't be bothered to take it with me. I have the X-T30 too but it's the X100F that I truly love.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      Nicholas Kellingley It seems to do that to people haha

  • @kbmats
    @kbmats 5 лет назад +11

    Great review man, I think that if a camera makes you want to go out and take pictures, that's the right one for you.

  • @ragequitter
    @ragequitter 4 года назад +1

    I’m new to your channel but wow. Awesome video! You talked the whole time and I was intrigued through the end. Great speech skills. Keep these videos coming forever.

  • @chrisuptonphoto
    @chrisuptonphoto 4 года назад

    What an excellent review. The X100 series are so liberating to use, no choices over which lens, no heavy bag, just a camera and a couple of batteries leaving you to concentrate on creating the image.

  • @Poverello2001
    @Poverello2001 5 лет назад +15

    The X100F is my dream camera. I have it’s little brother, the X70, and love the size and simplicity of design. I take it with me everywhere.

    • @larrymccormick3226
      @larrymccormick3226 4 года назад

      I've thought about that X70 , as I've been using an X20 lately and love it. But the X70 seems like an upgrade for a quick street carry everywhere camera. I've thought about a Ricoh GR koi but I've had Ricohs and they break down too easy. X70 and X100F are in my future , that's what I just decided !
      LarryMac

    • @fellowcitizen
      @fellowcitizen 4 года назад

      @@larrymccormick3226 You guys may be interested in Ming Thein's review last week of the XF10. He usually disses Fuji, but he liked the XF10. He said that the image quality is close to the Nikon Z7. It sounds like it started with bad AF and then got significant firmware improvements: blog.mingthein.com/2019/10/02/review-fuji-xf10/

  • @Kodachrome40
    @Kodachrome40 5 лет назад +12

    I like your street photography. You should show more of it.

  • @mickturner9201
    @mickturner9201 5 лет назад +16

    Great video mate. Lets not forget this camera has a Leaf shutter..... / flash, say no more.

    • @fellowcitizen
      @fellowcitizen 4 года назад

      Do you use the flash with the TCL 50mm fov?

  • @MichaelNNguyen
    @MichaelNNguyen 2 года назад +1

    I just picked mine up for $900 in Silver 10/10 condition with the manuals, box, and extra accessories. Such a beautiful camera. I was going to get the X100V but the price is not worth it and I really like the D-Pad on the F because they remove the D-Pad in the V.

  • @gabeah
    @gabeah 4 года назад

    Man, you’re a great reviewer. Easy to identify with your perspective and viewpoints. The right balance of technical vs practical, and I think that comes from willingness to point out features or performance that when better or worse, you’d never even notice in the real world. Your comments around subject reaction to this x100 vs a big DSLR are spot on and often under appreciated as a “feature”. Thank you for the great video.

  • @lynnekaplan8103
    @lynnekaplan8103 4 года назад

    Really impressed by what a comprehensive review this was...not just on the specs and quality, but your analysis of nuance and everyday situations (i.e. covering windows with LCD screens as opposed to looking through windows to see real-life happening before you).

  • @pnojazz
    @pnojazz 4 года назад

    People are not intimidated by the camera, and therefore are more open to being shot! Exactly!

  • @-grey
    @-grey 5 лет назад +10

    Having a smaller camera doesn't help me to calm my subjects. Either that or the gun sounds I make when I hit the shutter.
    idk, I'll do some tests.

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 5 лет назад +3

    Really like that moody feel and the low light effects. Your photos look amazing. I guess once you find a camera with features that speak to your style, you're golden regardless of the price. Buying an used camera to play with is the way to go.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      Maria and Nabol - Food & Travel Videos Thank you! I make car analogies a lot and cameras are very similar to cars in a lot of weird ways. It’s a very personal choice and they depreciate in value very quickly haha

  • @adrienroy2049
    @adrienroy2049 3 года назад

    Amazing video. I love how candidly you talk about your experiences with the camera. The discussion about the comfort of shooting with a small camera was very insightful. Thank you!

  • @redskyatnight1545
    @redskyatnight1545 5 лет назад +105

    I’d take Fuji over Leica any day

    • @barrycohen311
      @barrycohen311 5 лет назад +7

      Leica film cameras are badass...Their digitals, not so much. Their glass is insane. I use a few vintage Leica lenses on my X-T2.

    • @klaushuxley3342
      @klaushuxley3342 5 лет назад +8

      Not me! I would kill for a Leica Q and/or an M6.
      I've had my X100F for about 14 months now, and I really love it. I've shot over 24,000 images with it in that time. BUUUUT, I could certainly get down with a Leica Q.

    • @TheDarthvader123
      @TheDarthvader123 5 лет назад +7

      Bullshit......if you can’t afford one don’t talk poop

    • @Karma28217
      @Karma28217 5 лет назад

      I've shot some with a Leica QP and I own a x100f. Like the above comment says, Leica's glass is amazing and the qp was an awesome camera to use. I found that the images I took with the qp tend to look better due to contrast but otherwise the x100f is a great camera for the money.

    • @jjccllgg
      @jjccllgg 5 лет назад +1

      @@Karma28217 I am mostly a Pentas/Ricoh user. I got a Leica C-Lux, and I most say that, if you want only one camera for travel and want high image quality and insane zoom, this is it.

  • @mjfalcon007
    @mjfalcon007 5 лет назад +1

    Nice review man, I had a few answers for some things you weren’t sure about but others have already answered them. It’s great to see people are still reviewing this camera. I have loved this series ever since the x100s which was my first and I have upgraded each time. It is my favourite camera in the Fuji X lineup. Looking forward to what is in store for the next model.

  • @donshin6037
    @donshin6037 Год назад

    X100F is indeed like Golf GTI! An interesting and adequate analogy!

  • @sneakerjoe23
    @sneakerjoe23 4 года назад

    Probably the best review on RUclips. Its easy to nitpick specs but you actually give useful feedback from actual use.

  • @kstrohmeier
    @kstrohmeier 5 лет назад +5

    I agree with you about optical viewfinders.

  • @nigelcharlton1565
    @nigelcharlton1565 4 года назад

    Another great day video. I have the X100S. Such a great range of cameras. The 100s has enough features for me at a fraction of the cost of the later models. Keep these videos coming. Great images by the way. It seems that the overwhelming majority of your viewers definitely care what you have to say. Unbiased and real world reviews

  • @JoeLopez
    @JoeLopez 5 лет назад +2

    Nice job on a well balanced review. I love carrying my black X100T as often as I can.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you!

    • @barrycohen311
      @barrycohen311 5 лет назад +2

      My first Fuji X was a X100T in black. Bought it at a camera store in Denver within the first week it was released and hit the shelves. Mind blowing camera, I still have it. 50,000 shutter count so far.

    • @JoeLopez
      @JoeLopez 5 лет назад +1

      @@barrycohen311 I bought mine second hand after selling a X100 I also bought used. Such a great value.

  • @mchlhth
    @mchlhth 5 лет назад +3

    It's true that I clicked on this video because I bought a used X100F just under a year ago, but I want to know how someone else new to the camera feels about it as a check on my own opinion. I purchased mine because, compared to modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras, the X100F is limited. You are almost forced into making pictures differently, which I like from an artistic perspective. I actually kind of like that it's slower and that you have to bring the camera to your eye to take a photo. It changes how I perceive my intent to make a photo... no longer do l take a dozen photos and hope one looks good after I edit it, but rather I take one, maybe two, and know that they'll look the way I want them to. It's a challenge, but it's not a challenge I'd recommend to just anyone.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад +1

      Michael Heath Yeah, it’s like shooting film or driving a manual transmission car. Less convenient, but some people still prefer it because you feel more connected.

  • @itschristrains
    @itschristrains 5 лет назад +2

    Ahahahaha, your Golf GTI reference killed me. Thinking of picking up one of these today. Great video man, thanks!

  • @shrosa814
    @shrosa814 4 года назад

    Your opinion mattered! Buying one today. Thanks.

  • @barbarawesterman4600
    @barbarawesterman4600 Год назад

    I love your reviews and I'm just an amateur who loves to take photos on my phone! Greetings from Mexico!

  • @RaffyCarvalheira
    @RaffyCarvalheira 4 года назад

    Man, the way you presented your photos along with the soundtrack is a 10/10

  • @Fabio-rg9nv
    @Fabio-rg9nv 5 лет назад +1

    From what I know, the reason why the lens on the X100F is so much smaller, is because it‘s not interchangeable which allowed them to make the whole thing custom. Apparently the distance between the rear lens element and the sensor is extremely small, the rear lens element is basically in the body of the camera. And the lens and sensor are optimized for each other.

  • @nazfromqueens
    @nazfromqueens 5 лет назад +2

    Have been impressed with the Fuji line watching your review series. This looks like another great product. Trying to step up our photo game always learn a lot from these vlogs.

  • @hilifestories
    @hilifestories 4 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! I can't wait to buy this soon

  • @mk1photography62
    @mk1photography62 5 лет назад +4

    I use one and love the quality and the leaf shutter! It's a fantastic camera

    • @barrycohen311
      @barrycohen311 5 лет назад

      Agreed, I own many cameras, and my X100T is still my favorite for travel and in cases where I want something small.

  • @steveramsay5941
    @steveramsay5941 3 года назад

    Top preview your honesty and attitude shines through... still got my X1OOT XT2 combo.. love Fuji cameras..... now where did I leave my GTi....

  • @aghahanta108
    @aghahanta108 5 лет назад +1

    Great review, and I really like your laid back style. I completely agree with you about how the small form factor puts people more at ease. I am currently shooting street with Sony A7R3 and Sigma 35 art and its really hard to not be obvious and get more close up. I really want to get the X100F for this reason but the only thing holding back is the rumour that the next edition will have a flip out screen which makes for discreetly shooting from the hip (which I like to do) a game changer. I love Vivian Mayer's work which incidentally was all shot on that Rolleiflex camera at waist height looking down into the viewfinder which gives a great perspective. It also doesn't look as obvious to people as camera help to the eye. Keep up the content, you just got a new sub!

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      Thank you! I really enjoyed the film about her. And yeah, the flip out screen would be great. I tried shooting from my waist/chest with the strap on and haven't been very successful haha

  • @anthonymiller8979
    @anthonymiller8979 3 года назад

    It is actually the fourth generation. X100 (1st), X100S (S for second), X100T (T for third) and X100F (F for fourth), next up is the X100V (Roman numeral V for fifth since they already used the F for fourth)

  • @boris.dupont
    @boris.dupont 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for an honest and comprehensive review! The iso display is not a bug. Actually what it shows is you're in automatic mode and the highest iso you set. No way it can show what iso it's going to choose before you take the picture 😉

    • @tgmwright
      @tgmwright 5 лет назад

      I disagree. If the camera is constantly metering (while EVF/LCD is on, for example, the camera meters to balance the EVF/LCD output), it has enough information to give a *guess* about what the ISO should be.
      I say this as a loving owner of the X100F, but I can see how this is both annoying and fixable.

  • @Omar.Alamoudi
    @Omar.Alamoudi 4 года назад +1

    I enjoyed your metaphors comparing this camera to a Golf GTI, I own both, and absolutely love both. Cheers

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 5 лет назад

    The design is cool and easy for traveling.
    You have been opening our eyes to Fuji cameras, I feel like I need to get one because of all the great things you have taught us lately

  • @NL0Gwenster
    @NL0Gwenster 5 лет назад +4

    Just to elaborate a bit more on the max mechanical shutter .. yes as you said it is 1/4000th; but what would be important to mention for those unfamiliar with an X100 series, or haven't used one. If you're wide-open at F/2 it's 1/1000th (leaf shutter properties) This is more or less the main reason for the ND filter

    • @barrycohen311
      @barrycohen311 5 лет назад +1

      This is a really interesting point you have brought up. I shoot full manual, 90% of the time. And I have used faster SS than 1/1000th many, many, many times. (At f/2) With no apparent ill effects. Although Fuji recommends not to do so. My X100T is going on 50,000 mechanical shutter activations, and still operates more or less flawlessly. Not recommending to others to exceed the recommended SS of course, but I have never been one to follow rules myself. :-)

    • @klaushuxley3342
      @klaushuxley3342 5 лет назад +1

      It also has an absurdly fast electronic shutter - 1/32,000 or something crazy. I've a handful of shots using the electronic shutter because I have the camera set to use both, and I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary. I just didn't realize it was happening at the time, otherwise I'd have turned on the ND....!
      That's what I like about this camera. I shoot in aperture priority with auto ISO and I can just focus on taking pictures, not all the technical stuff.

  • @saltymiro
    @saltymiro 4 года назад +1

    X100F is fourth gen. A little hint: S means second, T third, F fourth, and the new fifth gen wil be the roman numeral for five - V.

  • @klaushuxley3342
    @klaushuxley3342 5 лет назад

    Great point that I think many people miss. I've been trying to do a little street shooting for a few years now. I started with the original 5D and 35mm f2 IS lens, then a 6D with the same lens. I put black tape over all the logos because you see so many people staring at your camera - regular people and other photographers. I don't bother with tape on my X100F, and I hang it around my neck like a tourist. Nobody says a word...ever! No more, 'do you work for the newspaper?' A great travel camera, too. Mine has been to Mexico a couple times in the last year, and I will only get rid of it when a newer model is available. In fact I nearly sold my Canon gear as it was just collecting dust on a shelf. I'm glad I didn't as I still have much appreciation for full frame, but I am a Fuji guy now. I even bought a Fuji GA645i medium format camera to accompany my X100F when traveling.

  • @ImAwesomeAli
    @ImAwesomeAli 5 лет назад

    I love your street photos and how close you get to your subjects. Makes for a much more intimate and compelling image.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад +1

      ImAwesomeAli Thank you, it’s the perfect camera for that.

  • @napnip
    @napnip 3 года назад

    I just got this camera and am starting to play around with it. So far I'm loving it! Great video also! Looking forward to watching more of your vids. Keep up the good work! :-)

  • @Fabio-rg9nv
    @Fabio-rg9nv 5 лет назад +4

    The X100F is the fourth generation. That‘s actually what the „F“ stands for. The first generation was the X100, the second generation was the X100S and the third generation was the X100T (S: second, T: third, F: fourth). And for the fifth generation they won‘t be able to use „F“ again so that‘s why it‘s going to be „V“ probably.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      Ah that makes perfect sense now haha thanks

    • @clauswolter3946
      @clauswolter3946 4 года назад

      What will they call the model which will eventually replace the x100U? :-)

  • @gordonbrown5901
    @gordonbrown5901 Год назад

    One of the ways they kept the lens short is they moved the sensor deeper into the body.

  • @vianditya
    @vianditya 5 лет назад

    The lens on the X100 is "burried" inside the body, you can see the sensor sign on the top of the camera is more to the back while on the X-T2/3 is in the middle.
    Also on the X100T and F..you can have BOTH OVF and EVF with flick the lever to the left when you're on OVF mode. That is very cool and important if you do manual focus and just to see the exposure.

  • @phatbuiduy8087
    @phatbuiduy8087 3 года назад +1

    In Japan, at this time it cost 6万円 it equates to 600 dollars. I just bought this yesterday, it will be arriving home at the weekend, what you say that makes sense to me, cool review.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  3 года назад

      Enjoy your new camera :) I had a lot of fun with it.

  • @thomasmoje5926
    @thomasmoje5926 4 года назад

    Bought mine in December 2019. It had to go back to Fujifilm for warranty servicing..there is a 'blind' which covers the EVF viewfinder when LCD screen only viewing is chosen. The EVF window blind on mine was stuck halfway down and would not go down properly. Fujifilm customer service recommended I send the camera to an authorized Fujifilm service center so that's what I did. Got it back and everything seems to be fine now. I see on the internet there are others who have had this issue with the Fujifilm X100F. Other than that issue I had; mine takes sharp properly exposed photos and I like the styling; reminds me of classic rangefinder 35mm film cameras.

  • @balagopalunni
    @balagopalunni 5 лет назад +2

    Great Review. Thanks. I got my Fuji x100f last month.

  • @buddha3569
    @buddha3569 5 лет назад +3

    The F is the forth edition actually. Hence the “F”. You should try the x100 original. I just picked up one recently. It is slow AF!! But there’s something about the Bayer sensor. I read a lot about this when looking for an affordable used x100F and came across a used x100 original for $350 CAD. Couldn’t let it pass and I am so happy with this camera. I was thinking of also picking up the F version until I heard the V or whatever the name will be is releasing soon.

    • @albertdedonder8295
      @albertdedonder8295 5 лет назад

      I picked up an X100F some weeks ago and it seemed to me the focusing speed was really great. Perhaps it's because I had an X100 a few years ago and that was really slow. Awaiting the X100 whatever anyway.

  • @JimMadden
    @JimMadden 5 лет назад +1

    the GTI thing is a great analogy, if you know, you know.

  • @spybreak23
    @spybreak23 4 года назад

    I had 4 different DSLR bodies, two of them pretty high end, that sat on my shelf most of the time and only came out for special occasions.
    My X100F on the other hand is pretty much always with me, it consistently gets the shot and as you mentioned it has an interesting social impact vs. a DSLR in different company. +1 to recommendation.

  • @FoodMysteryLive
    @FoodMysteryLive 5 лет назад +12

    Lol senpai, I like how you can justify with so much confidence that $1200 is a bargain. I gotta practice your positioning so my wife would let me buy more expensive toys! 🔥

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад +8

      Food Mystery Live hahaha another trick is...
      Wife: “is that a new camera??”
      Me: “yeah I sold one of the other ones.” (Still hiding in the giant pile of cameras...)

    • @JoeLopez
      @JoeLopez 5 лет назад +3

      Food Mystery Live Remember the man’s creed: Forgiveness is easier obtained than permission 😎

    • @jamesclimaco5219
      @jamesclimaco5219 5 лет назад

      @@HyunRalphJeong been there, done that 😂

    • @TheMamuchos
      @TheMamuchos 5 лет назад

      Food Mystery Live Hahahah that’s right Hahahah

    • @youmustbethistall5861
      @youmustbethistall5861 5 лет назад

      I tell my wife that the SOOC processing for all the film emulations eliminate the need to buy more editing software. It's like having the editor built in for the money...that's my story...

  • @FiveMinuteSneakerTV
    @FiveMinuteSneakerTV 5 лет назад +2

    $1200 for a camera with one fixed lens doesn't quite seem like something I would need for my purposes but man... I really love the looks of this camera. Modern Vintage for sure. I love carrying around smaller cameras like this because it's not as intrusive. I feel like whenever I carry around my DSLR, my subjects definitely freeze a bit and get intimidated. For the purposes this camera was made for I can definitely see the attraction. BTW, I am more of an M2 guy but GTI is cool too lol.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      Haha the M2 is definitely nice

    • @barrycohen311
      @barrycohen311 5 лет назад +1

      Pick up an X100S or X100T if you can find a deal on them. Avoid the upgrade wars and latest/greatest syndrome. . I refuse to partake in it. For digital, I shoot with an X100T, X-T20, X-T2, and a Nikon D810.

    • @FiveMinuteSneakerTV
      @FiveMinuteSneakerTV 5 лет назад

      @@barrycohen311 I still use my d700 haha. How do you like d810?

  • @DanielSJensen
    @DanielSJensen 5 лет назад +1

    Great job on this review mate! Definitely sold me on it, looking forward to shooting it :)

  • @rochester212
    @rochester212 4 года назад

    Wasn`t expecting this, this guy made the best review for the X100f on youtube. Also, he`s 100% right about the OVF. EVFs suck, optical rules !

  • @TheFalkingFive
    @TheFalkingFive 4 года назад

    the iso is correct shown on the camera - camera shows u the iso autosettings... it goes to max 3200...

  • @mariodamato966
    @mariodamato966 3 года назад

    The ISO bug you mentioned happens in my X100V when i set SHUTTER AE to OFF.
    On the viewfinder the ISO stays on the maximum but if you take the picture the ISO is changing according to the light.

  • @williamwhite8042
    @williamwhite8042 5 лет назад +2

    Enjoyed the review. I was also puzzled by the high ISO display and thought the camera was defaulting to highest ISO. Thanks for clarifying.

  • @pennyfan13
    @pennyfan13 5 лет назад +1

    It's the matter of perspective, I found I am more disconnected if shooting with OVF, disconnected from what the camera is seeing and to the end result, because by the end of day, we are taking a photo, not just seeing the world with an artificial eye.

    • @barrycohen311
      @barrycohen311 5 лет назад +1

      I think the optical finder was added for Leica/Rangefinder fanatics, ex-film camera users, and DSLR users which this is normal for. Having said that, I agree with you, I don't like it much at all myself.

  • @LetsGoFilm
    @LetsGoFilm 5 лет назад

    I love my Fuji X100F!! Its very understated and a joy to use. I noticed they hold their value very well, even the the first and second gens are selling for decent money.

  • @paracuja
    @paracuja 5 лет назад +1

    Since i use the X100 series cameras (i had the x100s and now the x100f) i take much more photos. Because its so small that there is no excuse not to take in anywhere with me :)

  • @TheRecipeJournal
    @TheRecipeJournal 5 лет назад +1

    Your black and white pictures are amazing! Love all of them. Fuji it's a bit expensive but the same time looks like worth the price.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      The Recipe Journal Thank you! Yeah they’re not cheap but they are fun to use

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 5 лет назад

    Great point about the smaller and more unassuming camera being better for street photography. Those are some great shots you took!

  • @jomama8932
    @jomama8932 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for mentioning that ISO bug, I was so confused! Just got the camera recently and learning how to use it

  • @nicduynstee2171
    @nicduynstee2171 5 лет назад +1

    I like your car analogy. Really made sense to me. Good review 👍

  • @yousef474
    @yousef474 5 лет назад +3

    The best review I have ever seen of this camera. Thank you.

  • @rossitervideos
    @rossitervideos 5 лет назад

    Excellent overview, glad I stumbled across your channel .... subscribed. My journey with FUJIFILM started with the X100F, a year later all my DSLR bodies and lenses were gone and I was all in.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      David Rossiter Haha thank you, Fuji seems to do that to people

  • @xjamesramos
    @xjamesramos 5 лет назад +5

    Nice video. To respond to your question why the 23mm on X100F is like a pancake compared to the 23mm f/2 lens. The lens on the X100F the lens is also halfway inside the camera body. Unlike the 23mm lens for the XT cameras isn't.

    • @sellera
      @sellera 5 лет назад

      i was about to say that. also, while the XF 23mm f2 has internal focus, the 23mm f2 @ the X100F focus outside the lens body.

    • @mjfalcon007
      @mjfalcon007 5 лет назад

      I thought I’d search for this comment before posting myself. I believe that is the reason why the tripod mount isn’t directly under the lens and is instead offset.

  • @uhnotinterested
    @uhnotinterested 4 года назад

    The reason the lens on the X100F is so small is because of the flair shutter. Because of theway that works they could recess the lens into the body more, hence it looking smaller.

  • @cameraz99
    @cameraz99 5 лет назад +2

    It's the fourth (4th) generation of X100 cameras: X100 (First); X100S (Second); X100T (Third); and X100F (Fourth)

    • @ivoboehme
      @ivoboehme 5 лет назад

      which is what the trailing letter denotes :) Next could be called y100v like the roman V for five.

  • @ccbphoto
    @ccbphoto 5 лет назад

    One of the first things I learned to do was how to adjust my ISO and shutter speeds by using dials while looking through the viewfinder.

  • @grantbeerling4396
    @grantbeerling4396 4 года назад

    Great observation concerning camera size and peoples attitude.....I own an old LX3...one day the X100F will be mine due to the view finder issue on the old LX3

  • @TheMamuchos
    @TheMamuchos 5 лет назад

    Love when you show your photos here.

  • @LyndonPatrickSmith
    @LyndonPatrickSmith 5 лет назад

    I don’t use auto ISO much but I believe there is no firmware bug. You need to actually meter the scene to have the suggested ISO come up. Frame up the shot, half press the shutter, and the ISO will display before the shot is taken. Otherwise the camera could have to meter all the time, which would kill the battery.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад +1

      I think you can see me doing exactly that around 6:26 but it's not changing on the screen. The metering is working, but it's just not displaying the numbers. It only happens in continuous autofocus.

    • @LyndonPatrickSmith
      @LyndonPatrickSmith 5 лет назад

      I’m an X-T2 user and I assumed it would be the same. Apparently not - with the T2 your shooting ISO is displayed upon metering regardless of focus mode. Like the 100 series the highest preset ISO value is displayed before metering when in auto ISO mode.

  • @tchin2020
    @tchin2020 5 лет назад

    Great video Ralph, your rambling is honest and straight forward, and like you, I always been a DSLR shooter, but, find that in shooting street photography, one has to be discreet and less annoying when your bringing up your DSLR and intimidate your subject, I use to carry the Sony DSC rx100, but after researching most of the reviews about the Fuji x100F, I decided to order mine from Japan for $1k, like your review, everyone is bragging about the lens and images taken with the Fuji x100f, and these are the two important factors in my pictures as well... so I can’t wait to get the camera, and use the features that are offered in the Fuji Camera line up... this will be my first Fuji Camera...

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      Thomas Chin Glad you enjoyed the video! You’ll have a lot of fun with the camera :)

  • @awothers72
    @awothers72 5 лет назад

    The ISO display in continuous mode is not a bug. If you have the shutter AE AF-C setting set to OFF if the button setting menu it shows max ISO. If you set this to ON you see the actual IOS as you focus the camera. OFF turns off exposure lock from the shutter half press (ON does the opposite). All Fuji cameras do this.

  • @collincourtois8587
    @collincourtois8587 4 года назад

    Great review. Hope to hear more from you. Thanks.

  • @AlliandWill
    @AlliandWill 5 лет назад +2

    The x100f seems like a solid little camera that can get some great results! It's not perfect, it doesn't have all the features, but it get's the job done and at a great price too. Awesome review Ralph!

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd 5 лет назад

    You never mentioned the “electronic rangefinder”, where it shields the lower right corner of the OVF with a small ND glass, so you can see a tiny EVF inside the OVF.

  • @arndsan
    @arndsan 4 года назад

    I have the x100f always in my bag - the viewfinder really makes the differents to all the other stuff out there. Hope Fuji keep the concept in exactly this way,... and pleas no flip screen : )

  • @vikdaddy
    @vikdaddy 5 лет назад +3

    09:10: It's the 4th gen. F stands for Fourth.

  • @TheHungryBlackPanda
    @TheHungryBlackPanda 5 лет назад +1

    Stunning pics from Fuji!! I def prefer Fuji over leica anyday!

  • @shinichihayakawa7619
    @shinichihayakawa7619 4 года назад

    Nice review! 8:13 If you would like an Arca-Swiss compatible plate, SUNWAYFOTO PT-26 Universal QR Plate is small enough to allow the battery door to fully open when it is attached.

  • @mtp_studios
    @mtp_studios 4 года назад

    dude you are in my mind. i love the gti!

  • @TwoHungryDiners
    @TwoHungryDiners 5 лет назад

    Great review as always Ralph! Fuji has come a long way after the first inception of X100, can’t wait for the next iteration and your review as well 😂

  • @larrymccormick3226
    @larrymccormick3226 5 лет назад

    Great video for a great camera ! I'm getting an XT-2 soon because I found a great deal at a pawn shop and put it on layaway. And I already shoot an X10 and an X20. I really love both those cameras but have been lusting for the X100F for quite some time now. Thanks for another great video with some excellent pros and cons and lots of common sense ! Beautiful photos as well sir !

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      CC Chi Thank you! Enjoy your XT2 :)

    • @larrymccormick3226
      @larrymccormick3226 5 лет назад

      Hyun, my name is Larry McCormick and somehow I can't seem to get my wife's name off of my stuff. Tried numerous times too ! Anyway, really enjoy your videos, great teaching videos. You have a lot of common sense and make it so much easier for newbies to understand. Keep up the good work. Larry

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      @@larrymccormick3226 Haha thanks Larry

  • @mwales2112
    @mwales2112 5 лет назад

    Great camera. I love the style, leaf shutter, film simulations, but most of all for me it brings fun back into photography. I also use an X-T30 mainly for the auto focus to keep up with my grand kids... Nice review..

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      By-tor Thank you! It really is a great camera.

  • @PedroHipolito
    @PedroHipolito 4 года назад +8

    “Imagine you replace all windows in your house with an LCD screen” 💯

  • @Highlander319
    @Highlander319 5 лет назад +1

    I really want to see what they do with next model when It's' released ❤️ nice job!

  • @LiakourasMomentz
    @LiakourasMomentz 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Ralph cool review 👌😃 This is a nice camera. Size feels comfortable to carry 😉👍 I like this style of camera🙂

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography9499 5 лет назад

    Awesome review mate totally agree this system is amazing as a press photographer it’s all big heavy kit day in day out I bought the original X100 as a travel cam but soon realised it’s an every day all day beast I’m now on the x100f which is my go to camera I just love it the only thing I’d like to see on the next gen would be the flip screen I shoot a lot of low angles and even tho at 5’6” I’m closer to the ground than normal folk it’s still tough on the knees at times. Great review mate happy to sub 📷❤️

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      Thank you! It really is a great every day camera. I hear they're putting on a flip screen on the X-Pro 3 so they might use the same screen on the next X100. Not sure when it's coming out tho

    • @paultaylorphotography9499
      @paultaylorphotography9499 5 лет назад

      @@HyunRalphJeong It would be a welcome addition but to be honest the F does the job just fine. Some of my favourie shots have been with the F, be it street, landscapes, or holiday snaps, this beast produces the good in buckets, and it looks cool as!

  • @thegreatvanziniphotos5976
    @thegreatvanziniphotos5976 5 лет назад +1

    I have the xe3 which I love. Does the x100 have a leaf shutter? Might make lower light shots w/ fill flash interesting. I'm keeping my eyes open for a good used one. Excellent vid. You put a lot of thought into it. Thanks.

    • @HyunRalphJeong
      @HyunRalphJeong  5 лет назад

      The Great Vanzinni! Thank you! And yeah, it has a leaf shutter.

  • @aeyriyang1361
    @aeyriyang1361 4 года назад

    The X100F lens' flat rendering of objects is distracting; I have one. Leica is expensive but looks far more natural; still saving up for one.

  • @rustameffandy
    @rustameffandy 5 лет назад

    start playing with the flash .. its leaf shutter does not disappoint

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 5 лет назад +5

    Fuji.. looks great.. pretty pricey. I like the black and white pictures you took though! "It is all the imperfect people and candid moments what make life beautiful."

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 5 лет назад

    So true - they did a really nice job on the design of the camera

  • @robertleemonzon5374
    @robertleemonzon5374 4 года назад

    beautiful point of view