Terrific breakdown of the camera. Thank you for taking the time on this video and not rushing it out the day the embargo was lifted. Your effort in putting the video together made it very enjoyable to watch. And your photos looked great.
@@verymental6999recommend you watch it. Very objective and lots of interesting shots compared to head shot technical waffles out there from other users. He used the V before I think, so has significant experience with the form factor.
Great video. The camera body is weather resistant. Just the lens is not at the front, which is why adding the adapter plus filter completes the resistance to fluid ingress.
Great video and some really stunning stills in there. Incredibly excited to finally use it myself, hoping it'll arrive in the next few days! Liebe Gruesse!
It's not the camera, it's just just how do you approach this tool. X100 series is limiting you to think, compose and slow down, but it's not making you better photographer. It's just a tool. BTW. Owner of X100VI and XH2s :) So for all wanting to buy this tool, it's great camera, but it's not the gold recipe for being better photographer. And most important thing, it's not designed to be the only one camera for photographer in my opinion, maybe if you are very limited to certain kind of photography. If you are looking something for start it's not the best choice. X-T3/4/5 + zoom lens for a start is better until you learn and figure out what focal length do you prefer. Then you can buy prime lens.
Sort of. I use high end Canon gear since the 1980s with loads of very good lenses including some lenses that cost more than an HS2 and lens. I took a long time to decide to keep my (month old) 100VI. Until yesterday I was considering an XT5 or XH2 as a travel alternative but they are too big, heavy and overt with good zooms and a prime or two. I use full frame Canon SLRs and DSLRs, and the great little EOS M5 system for travel. At the other extreme I’ve shot Fuji 6x9 and Bronica MF, all over the place for decades too so I am used to heavy photography expeditions. So what attracts me to the small fixed lens X100VI? Size, low profile (only black achieves this), build quality, weather resistance, low weight, good lens (don’t believe the negative comments on this, it stands up to very expensive alternatives from f4), Fuji recipes. I could go on. It was marginal on investment between a fully kitted out X100 and the more SLR like XT5 or XH2. But as a highly experienced film and digital photographer since the mid 1970s, I understand all the technical aspects I’ll ever need to know to abstract good images from an X100. If a wealthy beginner or intermediate photographer wanted an excellent starting kit of quality then definitely a Fuji XT5/XH2 is the way forward as for about £3 to £4K you can build an excellent long lived system based on good glass. Maybe even start second hand with an XT4 and a couple of Fuji primes. Good quality kit for sensible money. In summary, assess your use case. Getting a high quality camera like an X100VI is crazy for a beginner or influencers.. It’s a semi pro level tool, not costume jewellery…
@@phillipbanes5484 that means what you read. US youtubers have the biggest share of views in the tech community. That is not an attack on them, that is great Americans have a big and passionate audience. All I`m saying is I`m happy to see other talented people gaining the same recognition. Chill
As a owner of the X100 original, i'd someday update to the previous X100V. I'd love to have a FF 35mm F2 lens, because the 23/F2 does have a different DoF, compared to 36x24mm Sensor. from DoF, it's like a 35/F2.8 lens.
Great video! Loved the photos and videos you were showing. Liked seeing what the photos look like. Subscribed. Also what lut are you using for the video section where you’re talking. Edit: also people laughing at you saying it’ made you a better photographer are a joke. It made you go out and shoot more therefor you’re getting better
I been waiting for this to come out. But... now that it's out. I still have not pulled the trigger. I'm too in love with my X-E1 & my X100 original. Not to mention i have a griiix. I was waiting for the VI for the ibis. I hope the size is not an issue. I gotta put one in my hands !
Maybe *someday* Fujifilm would include a *real* rangefinder, see the french camera "Pixii" for comparsion. That's what i do like & prefer, from my 35mm film rangefinder, not just a OVF, or hybrid OVF/EVF.
Tiny correction, you stated it's a 45mm equivalent when you meant 35mm. Great video though mate. I preordered one and cannot wait to have my first ever x100.
Think the tech experts say use a Thunderbolt cable and an M series iPad, Mac or iPhone 15 pro for super fast data transfer in preference to any wireless options. I’m taking an X100VI back to its birthplace (China) in a few weeks. Planning to only use Fuji apps for remote triggering and local sharing, then primary sort with 11 in iPad Pro after data transfer, some initial culling and editing whilst there, and then back up to a portable SSD for added safety. Limited iCloud access in China.
@@phillipbanes5484 I see. I don't actually pixel peep too much but I'm more into the retro palette of colors that XTrans sensors often renders emulating those film simulations. Plus 40mpx is so much for me already so I'm quite fine with my X100v currently.
Great video mate, it's actually crazy the cult following this line has got. I will buy a camera one day but most likely the xt range if i go for fuji. 😎🔥
Really think these cameras are over hyped. The lens and AF are really not great for the price. I compare it to an rx100 with a way smaller sensor and that seems to produce Sharper images. Only thing these have is the film recipes which is available on any fuji
Tolles Video! Ich bin derzeit der erste Benutzertyp, würde jedoch problemlos diese Kamera kaufen, wenn ich sie sicher auf den Straßen tragen und mich weiterentwickeln könnte. Außerdem wird der endgültige Kaufpreis aufgrund meines Wohnsitzes in Brasilien etwa €2.344 betragen. Leider nicht machbar.
FUJI, please make an interchangeable lens version exactly like this one...10:20 moving around to find a comfort zone, is a missed shot and opportunity! I opted for an X T3 and now the X H2. Great cameras and not that big, except for your pocket but cheaper.
The more I see the black, the more I question why I pre ordering the silver. They both look gorgeous but someone told me the silver takes better pictures lmao.
Bro the camera doesn’t make you a better photographer. It’s just a tool as any other camera. In fact good photographers don’t even bother in telling people with what camera they took a photo because at the end nobody care. It’s the composition what matters the most.
Good point about the battery.. I also wonder if the screen or EV could have been better.. four years and they keep screen quality is kind of lame or does the V screen look good?
If a camera alone can make you a better photographer, then you have never been a good photographer. To the best, you are a recorder relying on a machine to work.
A true artist will allow inspiration to come from anywhere (including a new piece of gear). And inspiration leads to progress, so your take is invalid. Not sure you aren’t a bot though, so I’m not going to spend anymore time here..
I think at 3 minutes in, you meant to say it's a 35mm Full Frame equivalent lens. Very nice video and some great photos
Terrific breakdown of the camera. Thank you for taking the time on this video and not rushing it out the day the embargo was lifted. Your effort in putting the video together made it very enjoyable to watch. And your photos looked great.
I agree with this 100%! The amount of X100VI videos I saw the day it was announced was INSANE! Great work!
It made you a better photographer in one week? Wow 😂
Exactly. Actually it made him better from the moment he held it
Cured his GAS
Thank you for this comment - now I can skip this video entirely.
😂
@@verymental6999recommend you watch it. Very objective and lots of interesting shots compared to head shot technical waffles out there from other users. He used the V before I think, so has significant experience with the form factor.
Great video. The camera body is weather resistant. Just the lens is not at the front, which is why adding the adapter plus filter completes the resistance to fluid ingress.
Amazing video editing & color grading.
Love it when you put Japanese that fit right in the environment & context of scenes
Another subtle difference from the V: the ND filter lever doesn't have the red accent on the VI
How in the world did a camera that just released 2 weeks ago make you better. Hype 😂😂😂
Absolutely gorgeous colour grading in your video! Love your look!
Great video and some really stunning stills in there. Incredibly excited to finally use it myself, hoping it'll arrive in the next few days! Liebe Gruesse!
Very nice video man love the photos great quality.
Best review yet! Thanks.
Excellent review with great photos to go with it!
Might be the best camera release of the year. Great review, and thanks for sharing.
Very nice review and beautiful photos, full to character, as you say.
Dude your photos are killer.
Love your shots. Did you use the fuji for both pictures and video?
What adapter ring and hood combo do you have on this? Thanks
It's not the camera, it's just just how do you approach this tool. X100 series is limiting you to think, compose and slow down, but it's not making you better photographer. It's just a tool. BTW. Owner of X100VI and XH2s :) So for all wanting to buy this tool, it's great camera, but it's not the gold recipe for being better photographer. And most important thing, it's not designed to be the only one camera for photographer in my opinion, maybe if you are very limited to certain kind of photography. If you are looking something for start it's not the best choice. X-T3/4/5 + zoom lens for a start is better until you learn and figure out what focal length do you prefer. Then you can buy prime lens.
Sort of.
I use high end Canon gear since the 1980s with loads of very good lenses including some lenses that cost more than an HS2 and lens.
I took a long time to decide to keep my (month old) 100VI. Until yesterday I was considering an XT5 or XH2 as a travel alternative but they are too big, heavy and overt with good zooms and a prime or two.
I use full frame Canon SLRs and DSLRs, and the great little EOS M5 system for travel. At the other extreme I’ve shot Fuji 6x9 and Bronica MF, all over the place for decades too so I am used to heavy photography expeditions.
So what attracts me to the small fixed lens X100VI?
Size, low profile (only black achieves this), build quality, weather resistance, low weight, good lens (don’t believe the negative comments on this, it stands up to very expensive alternatives from f4), Fuji recipes. I could go on.
It was marginal on investment between a fully kitted out X100 and the more SLR like XT5 or XH2. But as a highly experienced film and digital photographer since the mid 1970s, I understand all the technical aspects I’ll ever need to know to abstract good images from an X100.
If a wealthy beginner or intermediate photographer wanted an excellent starting kit of quality then definitely a Fuji XT5/XH2 is the way forward as for about £3 to £4K you can build an excellent long lived system based on good glass. Maybe even start second hand with an XT4 and a couple of Fuji primes. Good quality kit for sensible money.
In summary, assess your use case. Getting a high quality camera like an X100VI is crazy for a beginner or influencers..
It’s a semi pro level tool, not costume jewellery…
Best review so far
Awesome video as per usual. No doubt you are becoming a protagonist in this historically US-dominated tech review community.
@@phillipbanes5484 that means what you read. US youtubers have the biggest share of views in the tech community. That is not an attack on them, that is great Americans have a big and passionate audience. All I`m saying is I`m happy to see other talented people gaining the same recognition. Chill
@@dan_erthalI’m waiting for reply
Excellent review!
As a owner of the X100 original, i'd someday update to the previous X100V. I'd love to have a FF 35mm F2 lens, because the 23/F2 does have a different DoF, compared to 36x24mm Sensor. from DoF, it's like a 35/F2.8 lens.
great video, but the lens is a 35mm equiv not 45mm.
Excellent
Great video! Loved the photos and videos you were showing.
Liked seeing what the photos look like.
Subscribed.
Also what lut are you using for the video section where you’re talking.
Edit: also people laughing at you saying it’ made you a better photographer are a joke.
It made you go out and shoot more therefor you’re getting better
Good choice!
I been waiting for this to come out. But... now that it's out. I still have not pulled the trigger. I'm too in love with my X-E1 & my X100 original. Not to mention i have a griiix. I was waiting for the VI for the ibis. I hope the size is not an issue. I gotta put one in my hands !
How is it with landscapes?
Maybe *someday* Fujifilm would include a *real* rangefinder, see the french camera "Pixii" for comparsion. That's what i do like & prefer, from my 35mm film rangefinder, not just a OVF, or hybrid OVF/EVF.
Which color looks in real life better silver / black?
does it tend to get warm like V ?
Tiny correction, you stated it's a 45mm equivalent when you meant 35mm. Great video though mate. I preordered one and cannot wait to have my first ever x100.
I'm curious, why did you find "product photography" so so? Any specific reasons?
could you pls comment on the speed of wifi ac transfer of photos (not resized) to the XApp vs the old X100v?
Also curious to know
Think the tech experts say use a Thunderbolt cable and an M series iPad, Mac or iPhone 15 pro for super fast data transfer in preference to any wireless options. I’m taking an X100VI back to its birthplace (China) in a few weeks. Planning to only use Fuji apps for remote triggering and local sharing, then primary sort with 11 in iPad Pro after data transfer, some initial culling and editing whilst there, and then back up to a portable SSD for added safety. Limited iCloud access in China.
Awesome review with great sample photos! This lens definitely can't resolve all 40MP, seems like a bit of a waste of sensor in that regard.
@@phillipbanes5484explain how u know this please. Trying to understand
@@phillipbanes5484Yes sir. I too am curious as to why. Perhaps kindly provide also a chart for it for further proof. Thank you.
@@phillipbanes5484 I see. I don't actually pixel peep too much but I'm more into the retro palette of colors that XTrans sensors often renders emulating those film simulations. Plus 40mpx is so much for me already so I'm quite fine with my X100v currently.
This camera came out a week and has made people a better photographer. 😂
Is this fixed lans?
Great video mate, it's actually crazy the cult following this line has got. I will buy a camera one day but most likely the xt range if i go for fuji. 😎🔥
I think this RUclipsr will make similar video when x100vii comes out😂😂.
Really think these cameras are over hyped. The lens and AF are really not great for the price. I compare it to an rx100 with a way smaller sensor and that seems to produce Sharper images. Only thing these have is the film recipes which is available on any fuji
Ordered mine.. waiting.. watching videos.. thanks
You answered a lot of questions for me
Great review. Thank you! But I listened to it 5 times. It's is not 45 mm equivalent; but rather 35mm. 🙂
Sounds like an advertisement of Fujifilm than a review.
I took amazing photos with my iPhone.
Tolles Video! Ich bin derzeit der erste Benutzertyp, würde jedoch problemlos diese Kamera kaufen, wenn ich sie sicher auf den Straßen tragen und mich weiterentwickeln könnte. Außerdem wird der endgültige Kaufpreis aufgrund meines Wohnsitzes in Brasilien etwa €2.344 betragen. Leider nicht machbar.
Where we can find the adapter plus filter?
FUJI, please make an interchangeable lens version exactly like this one...10:20 moving around to find a comfort zone, is a missed shot and opportunity! I opted for an X T3 and now the X H2. Great cameras and not that big, except for your pocket but cheaper.
X-Pro4 could be that very camera. We shall see... eventually. Maybe.
The more I see the black, the more I question why I pre ordering the silver. They both look gorgeous but someone told me the silver takes better pictures lmao.
Lmaoo, ah..
Silver takes better photos? first time I heard that
He is not joking, it has actually been proven with extensive testing.@@phillipbanes5484
He is actually not joking. It has been proven with extensive testing.@@phillipbanes5484
He wasn't joking. It has been proven with extensive testing.@@phillipbanes5484
3:03 I think you mean 35mm not 45mm. Poor mistake...
Sad its no longer made in Japan but China & has gone up $200....
Bro the camera doesn’t make you a better photographer. It’s just a tool as any other camera. In fact good photographers don’t even bother in telling people with what camera they took a photo because at the end nobody care. It’s the composition what matters the most.
Hyping!
Any of the x100 would made you better photographer in 1 week 😂…
Any camera , they are tools … the rest is down to person behind
£1500 for a point and shoot. No thank you. I payed that for my Sony a6700
Agreed. Pricey. (Hint: "Paid") 🙂
@@raytbrown2 lol, typo mistake. But thanks for pointing it out. 🤣
😀@@Levy.AlecPhotography
how can a camera make you a better photographer? Anyways, you got a click and a comment 😉
Lol, iKnowReview auf Englisch ist was komplett Anderes xD
Hab ich jetzt wirklich nicht erwartet.
Love photography but camera…..love frames but pixels….
I'll stick with my phone camera, don't need no fancy equipment over here ;P
Bro you can take those photos with any camera
You. Know. Nothing.
So there is that.
@@Mamo878 I know a lot ;)
Another fuji gimmick to get hyped and get sold out. Otherwise they would put the xt5 batteries
Good point about the battery.. I also wonder if the screen or EV could have been better.. four years and they keep screen quality is kind of lame or does the V screen look good?
stop the cap.
Don't exaggerate
Unnecessary annoying music
paid review lmao
Seriously, you really think a camera makes someone a better photographer? Please get real!
you must be a pretty crappy photographer to start with.
Cringe
If a camera alone can make you a better photographer, then you have never been a good photographer. To the best, you are a recorder relying on a machine to work.
A true artist will allow inspiration to come from anywhere (including a new piece of gear). And inspiration leads to progress, so your take is invalid.
Not sure you aren’t a bot though, so I’m not going to spend anymore time here..