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I feel you here. I own it, as well as Leicas M, Q and Sonys. It’s a lovely camera but my other cameras are seeing more light these days. The APSC 24mp format does not cut for me anymore neither. As being bound one lens, smaller sensor and 24mp makes cropping a challenge for large format printing which is what I’ve been doing a lot lately.
Thanks for your comment Gaston, I appreciate it! Interesting to read that the resolution of 24mp was also a limitation for you. Do you crop your images a lot? And what sizes do you usually print? Coming from 35mm film, a 24mp digital sensor felt like more than enough for me - but I usually don't crop my images and don't print much larger than A3 size.
@@KarinMajoka24x36. I suffer from Pixel Peeping dissorder 😂. Yeah for most case, 24mp apsc can be good but it all depends on the crops. I’m working on a deco architecture project and walking around with a 35mm and wanting to isolate a detail at 75mm equivalent can take a big toll on resolution. With 60MP I’m happier with the image quality. I love Fuji colors so much that I was thinking to get a Fuji XT5 but I sold all my Fuji glass when I parted ways with my XT4 so Sony A7Rv and Leica M11 is what i’m shooting daily. Also the AF on the Fuji is sluggish, camera heats up quick and battery is average. But I still love it and won’t sell it 🙃
I've printed and sold plenty of 24x36inch and bigger prints shot with my XT2. Even on my 16mp XE1. From galleries to private collections, album covers, book covers and magazine spreads. No one has ever looked at the prints up close and complained. I sold prints to both Leica and medium format photographers. Pixelpeeping is simply pointless if you print which I do all the time. I want to see the full image, not the not so sharp corners. I've also done perfect A3 prints with my 1-inch old Sony rx100 . I'm actually very happy with the APS-C prints after I switched 7 yeaes ago coming from years of Canon Fullframe
The sentence that stuck with me most is then one where you said that by using the auto-focus most of the time you felt the machine took control of your images. Perfectly stated. Great video!
Thanks for sharing! Really interesting indeed, what made you switch from Fuji to the Q? I have tried the Leica Q of a friend for a weekend once. I really enjoyed it, but somehow it was not love for me, the M felt more at home.
Full Frame…. The 28mm lens has been hard to get used to, but I’ve adjusted. Like you, I try to process or even crop as little as possible. Though I rarely use it, there’s a cropping thing in the view finder. I always shoot RAW which saves the entire file regardless of the cropped view finder image. Like you, I’ve shot manually (yet with autofocus) for years. But since the Leica is much slower than my Sony’s, I’m using aperture mode while on the street….but this can create more time in post…. Still, I’m in love with the Q3. View finder thing=it gives 35mm crop lines
@@ccbphoto I will never understand why people want to overpay for a Leica Qx over a Fuji X100, bc for all intents and purposes the Q’s are not objectively better, just much more expensive. The power of Leica lust.
@@segzeeman7356 As photographers we all know that it isn't the camera that takes the photos.... They're just tools and after owning the X's I find the Q3 much better.
I had a Canonet ql17 about 20 years ago and always fantasized about a fixed lens digital rangefinder, got the x100 when it came out. It took good pictures but awkward, mostly for the reasons you described. Sold it on and back to using my contax ii with a 35mm lens. Not quite a leica, but gets me what i want
I definitely understand the manual focus issue, as being an old film guy, it bugs me as well. The OVF may not have manual linkage to the lens, but I don't buy the argument that it isn't a real OVF experience, as it's the framing and composition of an OVF that matters most. We have the EVF and the corner pop-up for manual focusing. About batteries and cards, well that's digital photography and nothing to do with the X100V. So I have a solution for you. Buy an X-Pro3 (or the 4 when it comes out) and a Voigtländer X-Mount 23mm f1.2 Nokton as it is fully manual with the electronic contacts necessary to communicate fully with the camera. With these X-Mount Voigtländers we get manual focusing rings with distance and depth of field scales. The 27mm f2 Ultron is my choice for street photography as it's so small and light. I have the 23mm, 27mm and 35mm versions on order for my X-Pro3. Once I have some time on them, I'll be posting videos on them.
Loved the video. Loved the concept. Which makes me a serial butterfly lover! I got into repairing range finder cameras and stripping them down to the blades. CLA and putting them back together. But my love of film and which rangefinder made me cheat on so many models. I love the voightlander vito ii they are not a loved camera and are well made German engineering and take amazing photos. The canon QL 17 has a very sharp lens. My whole collection costs far less than my friends Leica collection of 4 cameras which I think he said he got £12500 for! I have the original X100 and love it for shooting street photography. The manual focus is the same as on your 100v and drives me crazy.
I got my X100v for a trip to Italy. Was tired of carrying a big Nikon D750 with a big f2.8 lens. The Fuji was a dream to carry. The styling of the camera is exceptional. It is simply gorgeous. It is almost like a fashion accessory. I found the image quality to be excellent. I got a lot of great images. At the same time I became very much aware of the limitations of a single fixed focal length. There were a lot of shots that presented themselves but not taken for that reason. I sold the camera shortly after my trip. If I had not needed the money to get something to replace it with I would have loved to have kept it. It is fully capable of being a camera one owns and uses his entire life. At times I regret selling it but the gear I now have is more versatile.
*If* Fujifilm would *built-in* a real *rangefinder*, this would change *everything* ! Think Pixii from france, which uses the same 26 MP Sony Sensor, but with extraordinary DR (it does outperform the M10 35mm Sensor - for real, check DxO) and a optional monochrom mode...the only problem hereby...1) the price (~3K) and 2) "only" APS-C...but being upgrade-able, and the rangefinder is being build modular...so if on day xy comes a better Sensor - np, you can upgrade ! Not possible with any other camera atm, for example. Back to Fujifilm - i'd love to have a real rangefinder built-in, just like any M series, or "Leica" CL, CLE, Zeiss Ikon, Bessa R series, Hexar RF, etc. The X100VI *should* have a real optical rangefinder - not just a combined EVF/OVF...that would be a kickass feature...same would go for an upcoming X-Pro4 someday.
That’s why I don’t love anything related to the word ‘Digital’ in photography. Film, Physical, Analog and Muscle Memories are REAL IMHO, Digital Cameras technically are ‘scam’ for companies to make money 💴
Take an M-mount lens on any mirrorless body of preference. This works great for me im pre focus work. I am very happy with digital work flow, I barely ever run out of cards these days (I always did with film)
Really interesting video. I shoot Fuji for work and I'd never move to a different system for digital work, at least for the time being. Still, I've never had any interest in any X100 model (it's the fixed lens for me and the ridiculous prices). I understand where you're coming from, and the limitations of the X100 line. That's why I believe Fuji's plan could be to position the Xpro line more like a contender for Leica in the digital rangefinder market, especially with the numerous manual lenses that are appearing for the X-mount.
What kind of work do you where you use a camera? BTW, it's nice that more manufacturers are making their lenses for all brands, or most brands. I use Sony and the number of 3rd party lenses is incredible. They are a lot less expensive. BTW I used Nikon F2 on my job back in the days before digital cameras became a thing. Love digital, film is too expensive today and I don't like the results anymore.
@@bondgabebond4907 I shoot mostly football (soccer) for a MLS team and some photojournalism for different media outlets. I've been using 2 Fuji XT3s and they're still punching above their weight, given they're "old" cameras. For football I'm not even using the raw files anymore (except when we do studio shots), I shoot jpgs with a film simulation + some extra tweaks on Lightroom and that's it. I'm more than happy
I still have my original X100. Like it very much, but of course, it's no M series. I'd love to see a true (!) rangefinder into a X100 series. Also, would love to see a real monochrom-based X100. But it would not gonna happen.
if you want to sustain that analogue feel and control try an older/used xt-2 for a fraction of the price of the overhyped x100v with vintage lenses, the knobs behaving like an analogue camera and the superb viewfinder on those older models just feels awesome. some analogue buffs like me even prefer the sensor on those earlier xt-t models over the newer sensors. however i suggest sticking to the premium line, not the xt20 or xt30 but the xt-2 or xt-3. only there you have 2 dedicated dials for exposure time and iso
You clearly did your research up-front. For the life of me, I can’t understand why you didn’t go for the Leica in the first place. As you were explaining your background I found myself thinking; “Sounds like she needs an M10”. But I guess you don’t know for sure until you try.
I agree that the manual focus is not a pleasing experience. Despite not getting used in quite a few months, I still enjoy my X100F. However, I love my M11 much more. I seem to pick up either my M11 or Nikon D700 before using my X100F.
TLDR. Fuji x100 series are not made for manual focus. It's not really surprising is it? All compact digital cameras are focus by wire - they are built for AF with an electronic servo-manual focus feature added. It's never going to be the same as a manual focus lens.
haha ... surprised that digital cameras use batteries is the most funny and ridiculous thing I've ever heard ... good photographer can shoot with anything ... I have dozen of cameras including my the most favourite analog cameras which are Nikon fm3a and Nikon FM2n (full manual) but to be honest I've accepted that the analog era is past and went with digital 15 years ago when Nikon released D700 ... it's everybody's choice what they wanna wear and what they wanna to shoot with but don't wonder that some reasoning sounds funny to others
The second hand prices have been insane indeed, which just shows how much demand there seems to be for this camera. As much as I hate the inflated prices, I have to say that I kind of understand the "hype" around this camera and don't find it illusive at all. But that's subjective.
I am so glad you made this video. Many of the things you brought up in your video is exactly why I too sold the x100V and well and also I ended up getting a Leica M10P to go with my M6 as well. But one thing that also put me off of the x100v was it had too many functions it could be overwhelming at times. Leica pure and simple.
Options are there to use or not. Don’t need or want the options? Ignore them. Many photographers ignore all the video functions on their cameras and so can you. Life is about choice. One reason we purchase a particular camera is because of the functions they provide, or in your case, what they don’t provide. I’m glad you found that you appreciate the purity and simplicity Leica provides. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Thinkyou missed few things when choosing cameras. One and most important is what do you raeally want the other one is you make a wrong choice when it moved from film to digital (after decades ofdoing it film all formats for me is no film anymore please). You could go for often overlooked X-pro 1 which is reasemblance of the film stock sensor, Leica M9 or Pixii which all cost way less then m11. Seems that budget is not concerning you so have a happy shooting with m11.
RUclips content creation is fascinating. For the last 5 or 6 years everyone's been obsessed with making 100v content. Now all the content is about people selling their cameras
I'm right there with you Karin on the lack an enjoyable and precise manually focusing experience on the X100V. I have an M6 and will most likely be picking up an M10 when finances allow. :-). You're right, Sometimes love isn't enough ;-). Stay strong and don't settle :-P
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it a lot! It's such a bummer because I really really wanted the X100V to work out. I am glad I made the switch to the M10 though, even though I sometimes wish it would be as slim and lightweight as the Fuji. ;)
I went from the XT-1 to XT3 and then XT4 before I went to Leica. Had a bunch of lenses. My favorite was a 0.95 cheap and an extremely heavy manual focus lens. But still did not like the images it gave. Now shoot Leica MP film and an M10-P only. Selling an M9. Fuji just didn’t cut it for me.
If someone wanted a Fuji rangefinder, the XE2/3 with the 23mm f2 is much better imo. In an ideal world I'd love a Leica but costs and needs don't really necessitate for me to start saving yet lol
I had a X100S but was very disappointed with the light weight. My favourite camera now is a 1956 Konica IIA at 700g! You have to go with what turns you on.
I have the Konica IIIA, and I am surprised each time I pick it up of it's density. Love the 1:1 viewfinder of the IIIA. Focusing with both eyes open is a delight. When I pick up my Kowa Six (although being heavier) I have the opposite feeling.
Think about it. Could a man-made AI robot which can do anything in what human beings can do or even better enter an Olympic sport event? I don’t think so. It would be considered a cheating or some sort. 😂
I had the same experience as you. I never liked my x100t for pretty much the same reasons as you describe, and at last got rid of it. My M10, however is a real pleasure to use (along with the M6) :-)
Nice video! I also shoot a lot of film, and wanted to go digital some of the time for the reasons you mentioned. I finally settled on a used Leica M240, which addresses some of the points you mentioned: it's a true rangefinder and the viewfinder is minimalist. Also, it uses the same Leica lenses which I already had. It's much cheaper than the M10, thought the sensor is a bit outdated, which I don't really mind, I quite like it, even at high ISO where it gets quite noisy. It's my everyday camera now, though who knows, we also might separate one day :-).
I feel exactly the same way about my V but we're basically married at this stage. I can't bring myself to sell it despite a huge desire to acquire an M6.
Totally agree with you. I come from a film background and learnt Photography with film using large format 5 x 4 cameras, a lot of medium format cameras and God knows how much 35mm films I shot. When I eventually gave up using film for professional work because it just made sense I got rid of a whole lot of my kit and went with the Canon 5 d and really liked it. Handling that camera was just like the EOS 1N FILM CAMERA I was using. I semi retired from pro photo work and didn`t want to carry so much kit around and went with Fuji x100v and the Prox 1 I just could not get on with them many of the reasons you pointed out. I did not want to go back to film even though I love it. It was the inconvenience and money so now I am using the Leica M9 and Leica Q, i HAVE ONE FILM CAMERA, that I use from time to time which I love the Canon F1n with a 50mm f1.4 and a 28mm f2 very basic camera but feels so good. Happy photography.
sounds like one of the fuji interchangeable lens bodies with a vintage lens might be the right fit for you. Lets see if thats the new mystery honey . or maybe a Ricoh. thought that has the same battery issues Edit: ohhh I see. you've got that kind of tastes~
Thank you for your video. I broke up with mine for similar reasons and also switched to the M10 about a year ago. I’m happy I did. I would not want to go back. The only thing is that it’s hard to give it to other people to take a photo, just like with film cameras as you mentioned.
Great video … thanks! I’m keeping my X100V but I agree with some of your criticisms such as the manual focus. I mostly use the single point auto focus which works well but I can relate to your preference for the tactile muscle memory of the Leica manual rangefinder. My Porsche has a manual transmission and I couldn’t imagine driving it with an automatic! 📷🙂
Considering the price, the build quality, and the image quality that you get from x100v, I think that it is still quite a valuable and beautiful camera that makes me want to compose and capture moments
I dreamed of having a X-100 from the first version on. When I got my first one, the X-100V I sold it after a few months and comtinued using the X-E 3 with the 23mm lens.
How come? I need to decide whether to return my X100V by Saturday. I used to shoot with X100 cameras (S and T) but since I’ve been shooting with an XT1 the last few years I kind of miss the grip, the shutter sound and the button layout on that camera. And even the older 16mp sensor. Most of all I think I’ve just come to love the 35mm f/1.4 and can’t get used to 23mm again.
I went through the same thing. 40+ years of film and wanted to go digital which fit my retirement budget better. Tried the X100F and enjoyed it but was too different than my M3 and M4. Sold it, did film another year and gave it a second try with the older X100T. Again decided not rangefinder enough and bought a friends Leica M8. Liked it so much I quickly found a replaced sensor M9 and sold the M8. Now I have added a Monochrom and could not be happier with the switch. Rather than shoot film once a month, I shoot one or two times a week with the digital Leicas and get to use all my favorite M lenses.
Thank you for sharing your journey, really happy to hear you found a system that works for you. The old Leica M cameras are beautiful, I tried the M8 for a brief while. Sadly the camera was not for me (mainly because I was missing a physical ISO dial, the shutter was a bit too loud for my taste and overall it felt a bit so clunky and old) but I loved the results from the CCD sensor.
Great video about the need for each of us to really assess how much we value particular types of workflows and experiences. I personally enjoy shooting with both digital and film cameras but completely understand the OP’s sentiments about added layers of responsibilities digital workflows require. I personally believe film features a similar number of complexities but ultimately the processes we enjoy most feel the most seamless. So, if digital feels easier to use, it is; and the same is true for film cameras.
Thank you for your comment, I truly appreciate it! I guess it all comes down to what aspects matter to you. I see myself more as an "experience" rather than "results" photographer who values the workflow over the final photo. Of course it's nice to have a great photo as an outcome, but the journey and experience of taking the photo somehow matters more to me than the final result. Therefore I want to have a tool that lets me enjoy this experiences as much as possible.
@@KarinMajoka I could not agree more. I am very new to photography but quickly fell in love with this hobby earlier in 2023. Thanks to creatives like you who share your experiences and opinions I have learned a great deal within a reasonable amount of time. If only my photographic skills could scale with this added knowledge! Alas, photography is personally fulfilling and thrilling regardless of whether anyone will ever get to see my frames.
The manual focusing is my one real nitpick with the X100V. After using the wonderful manual focus clutch on a couple of my m43 Olympus lenses, the manual focusing on all the Fuji cameras I've used feels terrible in comparison. I couldn't imagine how good it is on a Leica lens.
I owned the x100v but it never agreed with me. Image quality great, camera operation and experience simply didn't work for me. Strange fact: I owned the x100 for three years and liked it. Chose the Ricoh GR3-X instead and love it
Sehr schönes und ehrliches Video über die X100V :) To be honest I also had the X100V and sold that after some time. It is really an awesome small camera, but unfortunately I got infected by the Leica Q hype and sold mine for an Q2 Mono and now ended up with the Q3 after selling the Q2 Mono. Although I'm very happy with the Q3, I really miss the size of the X100V. I think the most compact camera I currently own is the M9 with the 35mm 1.4 Voigtländer and it just can't compar - full frame just can't get to that sizes like the X100V - GRIII is of course king of compact APS-C. Curious about the upcoming M10 video and if you have the chance, if you will notice a difference when you have the chance borrow to shoot a M11 for a period of time. Grüße aus BaWü :)
I think the 100v is a lovely little camera, I love shooting with the X-pro3. I am one of the weirdos who love the screen flipped in and almost never used. Minimizes chimping and really keeps you in the shooting moment, optical view finder and just go go go. Another good vid, love the black and white only discipline.
I've owned many Fuji cameras (X100S, XT-3, X-PRO 2).... currently have the Fuji GFX 50R which I absolutely love. I've always found the Fuji's AF to be on the slow side-- instead, I always used the manual focus with focus peaking, problem solved.
Maybe try out a M9. I have the M9 and the M10. The M9 is still my preferred camera when it comes to feeling. It feels old, is slow and all manual while the M10 feels proper digital
😂😂😂😂 the intro. Thats why I love my M8.2 (still) full manual. It's been my film replacement camera for the past 13+ years ;) get a M9 you wont regret it.
Thanks for your comment :) I actually tried the Leica M8 - but it wasn't for me. I was pretty cautious about the M9 dues to the issues with sensor corrosions. So far, I don't regret the M10 and am super happy with it.
@@KarinMajoka I commented before the end of the video! Yes m10 seems great but the older Kodak CCD sensors are much more filmic. The m9 you can buy with replaced sensors. Anyways I totally get your decision rangefinder all they way!
@@nothingness.emptiness oh absolutely, CCD sensors just have a different magic! I loved the colors I got out of the M8, but some other issues bugged me too much to keep it. The M9 would have been lovely as well but I just read about too many bad experiences from other people, many cases where the replaced sensor started corroding quickly after as well. Did not feel like a safe bank to me, but I would love to try one one day nonetheless :)
I agree with some points you raised about the X100v but frankly if you bought it thinking the manual experience was going to be Leica like...well that started your problem and why now you are divorcing from it🤭 Its like if you buy a fully automatic Corvette and expect it to drive like a mechanic Porshe or Ferrari. I'm keeping my lovely X100v cause I can't afford the Leica M or Q 😊
Just started following you. Really enjoy your videos. Your quirkyness(in a good way) adds a special touch, adding much personality. Following you from Los Angeles, CA, U.S.
Thank you for your video. This is my first time on your channel and I appreciate you sharing your perspective. I own Sony and Fujifilm cameras and have used them for paid work but still learning. I have never used a rangefinder before and although I prefer the design over more dslr styling it kind of sounds exhausting. I have used some manual focus lenses but they are not my go to lenses. Listening to your dislikes reminds me how much I still do not know about photography. I got into Fujifilm trying to buy the x100v and ended up with an x-e4 and the x-pro3. I quite enjoy being able to switch focal lengths so even if I would’ve been able to find an x100v at retail price, I would have to have another Fujifilm to experience different focal lengths. Your breakup with the x100v stays true to a divorce, could be very expensive (lead you to a Leica)😊. I have never used a Leica and I do think they are beautiful looking cameras but I guess I haven’t gotten to the point where I feel the need to trade what I have for a Leica.
I had the x100v twice and never clicked with it. It’s too over hyped. It’s mostly praised by the RUclipsrs that call themselves photographers on iPhone. Maybe that see the x100 as good as they think they are. But for true photographers that have used FF cameras, it doesn’t cut it anymore! I just sold my m9 and m10 after use them for years and years and I’m now rocking a Sony a7c (I know a lot of people’s throw out just to hear sony) but trust me, it’s really good. Like a Fujifilm’s but with ff 😂
Great feature and point of your decision. For the exact same reasons I never use my Leica V-Lux V since buying my M10. Itøs just such a grounded deliberately slower process to take pictures, and I feel present. The sofistications of the technology crammed digital cameras end up getting way to much attention, which should have been on motive and subjects. Your last point on keeping it as a snapshot camera would make sense, if it was a cheap second hand great little Lumix but not a state of the art pricy Fuji. But you found your back to yourself - and that deserves three cheers! The detours we make help us find our way, right ;-) Thx for well entertained food for thought - as always Karin. Love it!
Thank you for this video. I too do street photography and lust after the Fuji X100V. I’m not willing to pay a premium for a used body. I’m waiting for the X100R next year. Interesting you frame this video in terms of love. For me, a camera is just a light capturing machine. I use Fuji, Panasonic, and Olympus bodies. Each body has its strengths and weaknesses. I select the right tool for the right job. It sounds like you have your own ideas about what you want. That is good. You need to know what you need and want. Not all bodies or lenses are a good fit for you. It sounds like you should get hooked up with a Leica Q. The choice of the M10 was a surprise for me. After all, the X100V is a cheaper version of the Q with a 35mm FOV. Not knowing your financial situation the M10 was a surprise for me. The body is three to four times the co$t of the X machine. The lens can be even more costly. I’m not surprised you went to Leicaland for your new love. After all, you were there for film. Why not go to the dial side of Leica. You obviously appreciate the design and technology choice made by Leica. The same look and feel. The Leica look of the digital files. Continuing your analogy, one must date several people to learn what you really want and don’t want. It sounds like you will have some good memories about the X but it isn’t the one for you. I hope you make a profit selling your X and the M is the one you will walk hand in hand into the sunset with. There is a reason why there are so many different cameras to choose from. Enjoy your new love. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
It’s over a year with mine and I love it more all the time. I’ve invested in the 28mm and 50mm lenses for also. The 28mm to my surprise pretty much stays on in it.
I did not have the chance to try any of the converter lenses unfortunately. Make something worth trying in the future, in case I ever stumble upon an X100 again.
Have you considered the earlier Fuji models before?...now both discontinued.. like the X-Pro 3?..or Fuji GFX 50R?..I like the 50R..bc of its aesthetic and "rangefinder" look..lol hopefully Fuji brings that model back with improved specs..and also I think there will be an X-Pro 4 iteration in the future?..hopefully as well!..haha thank you for your insight in your experience with the camera..
Isn’t it a compliment for a 1.400,- (original price in 2021) camera to even be compared to a 4.500,- Leica? ❤❤ I still love the X100V . Shooting is more fun than with my Ricoh - that I love for other reasons - and my Sony. But you are correct: The Fuji doesn’t encourage users to use manual focus. It simply might be considered to not be important anymore, where AF has become the most important marketing game to sell new cameras.
I have had several of the Fuji cameras... and just could not warm up to them... sharp, clean images; but just awkward enough in handling to not be comfortable.
The faux rangefinders don't work for some people that have used film Leica's, Canon P's , and others. I got rid of my xpro 1 same reason. Honestly, I'm not that crazy about my M9 either.
Yes, the X100V is a great camera but it pretends to be something it really isn't. And too expensive nowadays for what it does but this is a different story... The Leica M10 is indeed closer to what you will get from a film camera. Nowadays, maybe also a Nikon Zf with one of the Viltrox manual focus lenses or a micro 4/3 camera with a lens from Olympus that has the clutch for manual focus.
I'm not even a film photographer but you make some great points about the X100V. Since I shoot on digital I don't like the idea of a camera computer getting in the way of my "art". I switched to manual lenses on digital a decade ago and now that Leica M10 prices are reasonable I've switched almost all of my photography over to that system. Can't wait to hear more about your M10 experiences.
Had to give your video a watch, as I too have that Love-Hate relationship with the X100V. I've been hot and cold with Fuji's for years. I love the concept and design INTENT. But their execution of it leaves one wanting for more/different. The menus need to be stripped clean, reorganized and re-loaded. They push looks over functionality (e.g. limited contact points on the aperture ring located not where your fingers naturally fall), and i could go on and on. I hope another company launches a competitor to it.
😂😂😂 I knew it! The Leica lust is real! This is one of many videos where people for some weird reason compare Fuji to Leica and end up justifying why Leica’s are better. Poor man’s Fuji wins imo based on the ridiculous prices of Leica’s.
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what camera strap is that on the leica @1:46 please?
Thanks so much Karin📸
I really enjoyed your sense of humour with this video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
An unimaginably tedious video , about a dilemma any reasonable photographer can do without watching!
A first world problem?
I feel you here. I own it, as well as Leicas M, Q and Sonys. It’s a lovely camera but my other cameras are seeing more light these days. The APSC 24mp format does not cut for me anymore neither. As being bound one lens, smaller sensor and 24mp makes cropping a challenge for large format printing which is what I’ve been doing a lot lately.
Thanks for your comment Gaston, I appreciate it!
Interesting to read that the resolution of 24mp was also a limitation for you. Do you crop your images a lot? And what sizes do you usually print? Coming from 35mm film, a 24mp digital sensor felt like more than enough for me - but I usually don't crop my images and don't print much larger than A3 size.
Well said 👍
@@KarinMajoka24x36. I suffer from Pixel Peeping dissorder 😂. Yeah for most case, 24mp apsc can be good but it all depends on the crops. I’m working on a deco architecture project and walking around with a 35mm and wanting to isolate a detail at 75mm equivalent can take a big toll on resolution. With 60MP I’m happier with the image quality. I love Fuji colors so much that I was thinking to get a Fuji XT5 but I sold all my Fuji glass when I parted ways with my XT4 so Sony A7Rv and Leica M11 is what i’m shooting daily. Also the AF on the Fuji is sluggish, camera heats up quick and battery is average. But I still love it and won’t sell it 🙃
Would you like it better if it was 26MP?
I've printed and sold plenty of 24x36inch and bigger prints shot with my XT2. Even on my 16mp XE1. From galleries to private collections, album covers, book covers and magazine spreads. No one has ever looked at the prints up close and complained. I sold prints to both Leica and medium format photographers. Pixelpeeping is simply pointless if you print which I do all the time. I want to see the full image, not the not so sharp corners. I've also done perfect A3 prints with my 1-inch old Sony rx100 . I'm actually very happy with the APS-C prints after I switched 7 yeaes ago coming from years of Canon Fullframe
After using it for 1 year probably you may make some profit when you sell the X100v :D
The sentence that stuck with me most is then one where you said that by using the auto-focus most of the time you felt the machine took control of your images. Perfectly stated. Great video!
I’ve owned the X100 F and V. I liked them both but have moved onto the Leica Q3….this is true love. Good luck with your M10!
Thanks for sharing! Really interesting indeed, what made you switch from Fuji to the Q? I have tried the Leica Q of a friend for a weekend once. I really enjoyed it, but somehow it was not love for me, the M felt more at home.
Full Frame…. The 28mm lens has been hard to get used to, but I’ve adjusted. Like you, I try to process or even crop as little as possible. Though I rarely use it, there’s a cropping thing in the view finder. I always shoot RAW which saves the entire file regardless of the cropped view finder image. Like you, I’ve shot manually (yet with autofocus) for years. But since the Leica is much slower than my Sony’s, I’m using aperture mode while on the street….but this can create more time in post…. Still, I’m in love with the Q3. View finder thing=it gives 35mm crop lines
@@ccbphoto I will never understand why people want to overpay for a Leica Qx over a Fuji X100, bc for all intents and purposes the Q’s are not objectively better, just much more expensive. The power of Leica lust.
@@segzeeman7356 As photographers we all know that it isn't the camera that takes the photos.... They're just tools and after owning the X's I find the Q3 much better.
The Nikon Zf is better than the Fuji and the Leica.
I had a Canonet ql17 about 20 years ago and always fantasized about a fixed lens digital rangefinder, got the x100 when it came out. It took good pictures but awkward, mostly for the reasons you described. Sold it on and back to using my contax ii with a 35mm lens. Not quite a leica, but gets me what i want
I did not care for this camera (well, the f) for about the first two years, then something switched and it became my favorite digital camera ever
I had an X100V for just under a year but that fixed lens was the deal breaker in the end.
Sold it and bought an X-T5 and we’re very happy together.
I definitely understand the manual focus issue, as being an old film guy, it bugs me as well. The OVF may not have manual linkage to the lens, but I don't buy the argument that it isn't a real OVF experience, as it's the framing and composition of an OVF that matters most. We have the EVF and the corner pop-up for manual focusing. About batteries and cards, well that's digital photography and nothing to do with the X100V.
So I have a solution for you. Buy an X-Pro3 (or the 4 when it comes out) and a Voigtländer X-Mount 23mm f1.2 Nokton as it is fully manual with the electronic contacts necessary to communicate fully with the camera. With these X-Mount Voigtländers we get manual focusing rings with distance and depth of field scales. The 27mm f2 Ultron is my choice for street photography as it's so small and light. I have the 23mm, 27mm and 35mm versions on order for my X-Pro3. Once I have some time on them, I'll be posting videos on them.
Loved the video. Loved the concept. Which makes me a serial butterfly lover! I got into repairing range finder cameras and stripping them down to the blades. CLA and putting them back together. But my love of film and which rangefinder made me cheat on so many models. I love the voightlander vito ii they are not a loved camera and are well made German engineering and take amazing photos. The canon QL 17 has a very sharp lens. My whole collection costs far less than my friends Leica collection of 4 cameras which I think he said he got £12500 for! I have the original X100 and love it for shooting street photography. The manual focus is the same as on your 100v and drives me crazy.
I got my X100v for a trip to Italy. Was tired of carrying a big Nikon D750 with a big f2.8 lens. The Fuji was a dream to carry. The styling of the camera is exceptional. It is simply gorgeous. It is almost like a fashion accessory. I found the image quality to be excellent. I got a lot of great images.
At the same time I became very much aware of the limitations of a single fixed focal length. There were a lot of shots that presented themselves but not taken for that reason.
I sold the camera shortly after my trip. If I had not needed the money to get something to replace it with I would have loved to have kept it. It is fully capable of being a camera one owns and uses his entire life. At times I regret selling it but the gear I now have is more versatile.
*If* Fujifilm would *built-in* a real *rangefinder*, this would change *everything* ! Think Pixii from france, which uses the same 26 MP Sony Sensor, but with extraordinary DR (it does outperform the M10 35mm Sensor - for real, check DxO) and a optional monochrom mode...the only problem hereby...1) the price (~3K) and 2) "only" APS-C...but being upgrade-able, and the rangefinder is being build modular...so if on day xy comes a better Sensor - np, you can upgrade ! Not possible with any other camera atm, for example.
Back to Fujifilm - i'd love to have a real rangefinder built-in, just like any M series, or "Leica" CL, CLE, Zeiss Ikon, Bessa R series, Hexar RF, etc. The X100VI *should* have a real optical rangefinder - not just a combined EVF/OVF...that would be a kickass feature...same would go for an upcoming X-Pro4 someday.
That’s why I don’t love anything related to the word ‘Digital’ in photography.
Film, Physical, Analog and Muscle Memories are REAL
IMHO, Digital Cameras technically are ‘scam’ for companies to make money 💴
Take an M-mount lens on any mirrorless body of preference.
This works great for me im pre focus work.
I am very happy with digital work flow, I barely ever run out of cards these days (I always did with film)
Really interesting video. I shoot Fuji for work and I'd never move to a different system for digital work, at least for the time being. Still, I've never had any interest in any X100 model (it's the fixed lens for me and the ridiculous prices). I understand where you're coming from, and the limitations of the X100 line. That's why I believe Fuji's plan could be to position the Xpro line more like a contender for Leica in the digital rangefinder market, especially with the numerous manual lenses that are appearing for the X-mount.
What kind of work do you where you use a camera? BTW, it's nice that more manufacturers are making their lenses for all brands, or most brands. I use Sony and the number of 3rd party lenses is incredible. They are a lot less expensive. BTW I used Nikon F2 on my job back in the days before digital cameras became a thing. Love digital, film is too expensive today and I don't like the results anymore.
@@bondgabebond4907 I shoot mostly football (soccer) for a MLS team and some photojournalism for different media outlets. I've been using 2 Fuji XT3s and they're still punching above their weight, given they're "old" cameras. For football I'm not even using the raw files anymore (except when we do studio shots), I shoot jpgs with a film simulation + some extra tweaks on Lightroom and that's it. I'm more than happy
I still have my original X100. Like it very much, but of course, it's no M series. I'd love to see a true (!) rangefinder into a X100 series. Also, would love to see a real monochrom-based X100. But it would not gonna happen.
if you want to sustain that analogue feel and control try an older/used xt-2 for a fraction of the price of the overhyped x100v with vintage lenses, the knobs behaving like an analogue camera and the superb viewfinder on those older models just feels awesome. some analogue buffs like me even prefer the sensor on those earlier xt-t models over the newer sensors. however i suggest sticking to the premium line, not the xt20 or xt30 but the xt-2 or xt-3. only there you have 2 dedicated dials for exposure time and iso
You clearly did your research up-front. For the life of me, I can’t understand why you didn’t go for the Leica in the first place. As you were explaining your background I found myself thinking; “Sounds like she needs an M10”. But I guess you don’t know for sure until you try.
I agree that the manual focus is not a pleasing experience. Despite not getting used in quite a few months, I still enjoy my X100F. However, I love my M11 much more. I seem to pick up either my M11 or Nikon D700 before using my X100F.
TLDR. Fuji x100 series are not made for manual focus. It's not really surprising is it? All compact digital cameras are focus by wire - they are built for AF with an electronic servo-manual focus feature added. It's never going to be the same as a manual focus lens.
haha ... surprised that digital cameras use batteries is the most funny and ridiculous thing I've ever heard ... good photographer can shoot with anything ... I have dozen of cameras including my the most favourite analog cameras which are Nikon fm3a and Nikon FM2n (full manual) but to be honest I've accepted that the analog era is past and went with digital 15 years ago when Nikon released D700 ... it's everybody's choice what they wanna wear and what they wanna to shoot with but don't wonder that some reasoning sounds funny to others
The most expensive, illusive camera to get! Then there is the second hand prices that are more than the new RRP. Crazy times!
The second hand prices have been insane indeed, which just shows how much demand there seems to be for this camera. As much as I hate the inflated prices, I have to say that I kind of understand the "hype" around this camera and don't find it illusive at all. But that's subjective.
@@KarinMajoka when I used the word illusive, it was in the context that you just can't get hold of new ones.
I am so glad you made this video. Many of the things you brought up in your video is exactly why I too sold the x100V and well and also I ended up getting a Leica M10P to go with my M6 as well. But one thing that also put me off of the x100v was it had too many functions it could be overwhelming at times. Leica pure and simple.
Options are there to use or not. Don’t need or want the options? Ignore them. Many photographers ignore all the video functions on their cameras and so can you. Life is about choice. One reason we purchase a particular camera is because of the functions they provide, or in your case, what they don’t provide.
I’m glad you found that you appreciate the purity and simplicity Leica provides.
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Thinkyou missed few things when choosing cameras. One and most important is what do you raeally want the other one is you make a wrong choice when it moved from film to digital (after decades ofdoing it film all formats for me is no film anymore please). You could go for often overlooked X-pro 1 which is reasemblance of the film stock sensor, Leica M9 or Pixii which all cost way less then m11. Seems that budget is not concerning you so have a happy shooting with m11.
RUclips content creation is fascinating. For the last 5 or 6 years everyone's been obsessed with making 100v content. Now all the content is about people selling their cameras
I'm right there with you Karin on the lack an enjoyable and precise manually focusing experience on the X100V. I have an M6 and will most likely be picking up an M10 when finances allow. :-). You're right, Sometimes love isn't enough ;-). Stay strong and don't settle :-P
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it a lot! It's such a bummer because I really really wanted the X100V to work out. I am glad I made the switch to the M10 though, even though I sometimes wish it would be as slim and lightweight as the Fuji. ;)
I went from the XT-1 to XT3 and then XT4 before I went to Leica. Had a bunch of lenses. My favorite was a 0.95 cheap and an extremely heavy manual focus lens. But still did not like the images it gave. Now shoot Leica MP film and an M10-P only. Selling an M9. Fuji just didn’t cut it for me.
The manual focus is the difference between the Xpro and X100 cameras. You can purchase and adapt manual lenses for the Xpro series.
If someone wanted a Fuji rangefinder, the XE2/3 with the 23mm f2 is much better imo. In an ideal world I'd love a Leica but costs and needs don't really necessitate for me to start saving yet lol
I had a X100S but was very disappointed with the light weight. My favourite camera now is a 1956 Konica IIA at 700g! You have to go with what turns you on.
I have the Konica IIIA, and I am surprised each time I pick it up of it's density. Love the 1:1 viewfinder of the IIIA. Focusing with both eyes open is a delight. When I pick up my Kowa Six (although being heavier) I have the opposite feeling.
Think about it. Could a man-made AI robot which can do anything in what human beings can do or even better enter an Olympic sport event? I don’t think so. It would be considered a cheating or some sort. 😂
I had the same experience as you. I never liked my x100t for pretty much the same reasons as you describe, and at last got rid of it. My M10, however is a real pleasure to use (along with the M6) :-)
Nice video! I also shoot a lot of film, and wanted to go digital some of the time for the reasons you mentioned. I finally settled on a used Leica M240, which addresses some of the points you mentioned: it's a true rangefinder and the viewfinder is minimalist. Also, it uses the same Leica lenses which I already had. It's much cheaper than the M10, thought the sensor is a bit outdated, which I don't really mind, I quite like it, even at high ISO where it gets quite noisy. It's my everyday camera now, though who knows, we also might separate one day :-).
if you come from the M6, only a leica camera will work for you, the ending of this video is not surprising :)
I feel exactly the same way about my V but we're basically married at this stage. I can't bring myself to sell it despite a huge desire to acquire an M6.
so much in common beiing also a left eye dominant one...try the M8u or 8.2 you will fall in love.... und auch noch aus MS. und ne Nikon F3
Just so you know though...Film is like, obsolete. Yeah, it's not better. Just saying.
Ok, go shoot some more film. ;-)
I put mine up for sale a few days ago, but of course I'm thinking, "Do I really want to do this?"... 😢
Totally agree with you. I come from a film background and learnt Photography with film using large format 5 x 4 cameras, a lot of medium format cameras and God knows how much 35mm films I shot. When I eventually gave up using film for professional work because it just made sense I got rid of a whole lot of my kit and went with the Canon 5 d and really liked it. Handling that camera was just like the EOS 1N FILM CAMERA I was using. I semi retired from pro photo work and didn`t want to carry so much kit around and went with Fuji x100v and the Prox 1 I just could not get on with them many of the reasons you pointed out. I did not want to go back to film even though I love it. It was the inconvenience and money so now I am using the Leica M9 and Leica Q, i HAVE ONE FILM CAMERA, that I use from time to time which I love the Canon F1n with a 50mm f1.4 and a 28mm f2 very basic camera but feels so good. Happy photography.
I had a X100 and I found it a cool camera but also a big MEH for me. So I sold it for a ridiculous amount and went on with my life.
It’s not a bad camera but I think it absolutely suffered from overhype.
sounds like one of the fuji interchangeable lens bodies with a vintage lens might be the right fit for you. Lets see if thats the new mystery honey .
or maybe a Ricoh. thought that has the same battery issues
Edit: ohhh I see. you've got that kind of tastes~
Also sold my X100V this year. Same reasons and actually in the process of getting an M10 😅
Turn off Bluetooth connectivity!! You'll go from needing 4 batteries to 1.
I enjoy learning about different perspectives but i will never understand having an emotional attachment to a tool.
All the exact reasons why the X100 has missed the mark for me. It's so close though.
Its fun that you must empty ur film every 36 shots, but empty se card every time - nonono 😅
No you're selling it because you can get near double what you pair for it. Jk idk.
Thank you for your video. I broke up with mine for similar reasons and also switched to the M10 about a year ago. I’m happy I did. I would not want to go back. The only thing is that it’s hard to give it to other people to take a photo, just like with film cameras as you mentioned.
I know what’s missing, the Leica you had or have collecting dust.
Great video … thanks! I’m keeping my X100V but I agree with some of your criticisms such as the manual focus. I mostly use the single point auto focus which works well but I can relate to your preference for the tactile muscle memory of the Leica manual rangefinder. My Porsche has a manual transmission and I couldn’t imagine driving it with an automatic! 📷🙂
Considering the price, the build quality, and the image quality that you get from x100v, I think that it is still quite a valuable and beautiful camera that makes me want to compose and capture moments
Fuji Xpro1 plus 23mm f1.4 is much better experience imo!
Haven't gotten far into the video yet, but just going to predict that she's cheating with a Leica.
Well ur Leica is only 4 times more expensive than the x100 😂
Oof I didnt know that the focusing wasnt mechanical. Thats an instant no go for me.
When you mentioned battery use I started to wonder how many rolls of film you used on a day out?
I dreamed of having a X-100 from the first version on.
When I got my first one, the X-100V I sold it after a few months and comtinued using the X-E 3 with the 23mm lens.
How come? I need to decide whether to return my X100V by Saturday. I used to shoot with X100 cameras (S and T) but since I’ve been shooting with an XT1 the last few years I kind of miss the grip, the shutter sound and the button layout on that camera. And even the older 16mp sensor. Most of all I think I’ve just come to love the 35mm f/1.4 and can’t get used to 23mm again.
surtout fait pour faire de la pub !!! et les argument sonts véritablement de tres mauvaise voix !!!
wow an M10! Sugar Momma justified!!!. 😏😉
I went through the same thing. 40+ years of film and wanted to go digital which fit my retirement budget better. Tried the X100F and enjoyed it but was too different than my M3 and M4. Sold it, did film another year and gave it a second try with the older X100T. Again decided not rangefinder enough and bought a friends Leica M8. Liked it so much I quickly found a replaced sensor M9 and sold the M8. Now I have added a Monochrom and could not be happier with the switch. Rather than shoot film once a month, I shoot one or two times a week with the digital Leicas and get to use all my favorite M lenses.
Thank you for sharing your journey, really happy to hear you found a system that works for you. The old Leica M cameras are beautiful, I tried the M8 for a brief while. Sadly the camera was not for me (mainly because I was missing a physical ISO dial, the shutter was a bit too loud for my taste and overall it felt a bit so clunky and old) but I loved the results from the CCD sensor.
Get an xe1 and a vintage lens + pro mistfilter! Almost like film😮
Great video about the need for each of us to really assess how much we value particular types of workflows and experiences. I personally enjoy shooting with both digital and film cameras but completely understand the OP’s sentiments about added layers of responsibilities digital workflows require. I personally believe film features a similar number of complexities but ultimately the processes we enjoy most feel the most seamless. So, if digital feels easier to use, it is; and the same is true for film cameras.
Thank you for your comment, I truly appreciate it! I guess it all comes down to what aspects matter to you. I see myself more as an "experience" rather than "results" photographer who values the workflow over the final photo. Of course it's nice to have a great photo as an outcome, but the journey and experience of taking the photo somehow matters more to me than the final result. Therefore I want to have a tool that lets me enjoy this experiences as much as possible.
@@KarinMajoka I could not agree more. I am very new to photography but quickly fell in love with this hobby earlier in 2023. Thanks to creatives like you who share your experiences and opinions I have learned a great deal within a reasonable amount of time. If only my photographic skills could scale with this added knowledge! Alas, photography is personally fulfilling and thrilling regardless of whether anyone will ever get to see my frames.
Is PortraitMode an App? I LOVED THE REVIEW / Breakup story!! Well Done!!
Thank you! :) PortraitMode is a website but also app, yes.
no offense but the audio is really bad on this video, way too low and muffled
You took a new and more classy boyfriend called Leica. That is why.
You might be misgendering the Leica
Hahaha, that comment 😂 It's a more expensive, sometimes even a bit useless but at least well-matching partner indeed 😂
I wouldn't like to speculate, so I stick to tried and tested.@@DarrylHebbes
@@DarrylHebbes hahha, yes the Leica is definitely a girlfriend, even has wife potential 😎
The manual focusing is my one real nitpick with the X100V. After using the wonderful manual focus clutch on a couple of my m43 Olympus lenses, the manual focusing on all the Fuji cameras I've used feels terrible in comparison. I couldn't imagine how good it is on a Leica lens.
I owned the x100v but it never agreed with me. Image quality great, camera operation and experience simply didn't work for me. Strange fact: I owned the x100 for three years and liked it. Chose the Ricoh GR3-X instead and love it
Sehr schönes und ehrliches Video über die X100V :)
To be honest I also had the X100V and sold that after some time. It is really an awesome small camera, but unfortunately I got infected by the Leica Q hype and sold mine for an Q2 Mono and now ended up with the Q3 after selling the Q2 Mono. Although I'm very happy with the Q3, I really miss the size of the X100V. I think the most compact camera I currently own is the M9 with the 35mm 1.4 Voigtländer and it just can't compar - full frame just can't get to that sizes like the X100V - GRIII is of course king of compact APS-C.
Curious about the upcoming M10 video and if you have the chance, if you will notice a difference when you have the chance borrow to shoot a M11 for a period of time.
Grüße aus BaWü :)
Its me I will always love you
The words of my ex.....
I hate fuji x100 series as much as i liked this video
I love this perfect Camera X100V !
Buy an XE4. Problems solved...
Watching your reasoning halfway through I thought you'd gone for one of the screenless Leicas ;) Have you ever tried them?
I think the 100v is a lovely little camera, I love shooting with the X-pro3. I am one of the weirdos who love the screen flipped in and almost never used. Minimizes chimping and really keeps you in the shooting moment, optical view finder and just go go go. Another good vid, love the black and white only discipline.
I'm an XPro3 shooter myself and I agree 100% with everything you said.
I dated the X100V for only 3mths 😂
I've owned many Fuji cameras (X100S, XT-3, X-PRO 2).... currently have the Fuji GFX 50R which I absolutely love. I've always found the Fuji's AF to be on the slow side-- instead, I always used the manual focus with focus peaking, problem solved.
Maybe try out a M9. I have the M9 and the M10. The M9 is still my preferred camera when it comes to feeling. It feels old, is slow and all manual while the M10 feels proper digital
😂😂😂😂 the intro. Thats why I love my M8.2 (still) full manual. It's been my film replacement camera for the past 13+ years ;) get a M9 you wont regret it.
Thanks for your comment :) I actually tried the Leica M8 - but it wasn't for me. I was pretty cautious about the M9 dues to the issues with sensor corrosions. So far, I don't regret the M10 and am super happy with it.
@@KarinMajoka I commented before the end of the video! Yes m10 seems great but the older Kodak CCD sensors are much more filmic. The m9 you can buy with replaced sensors. Anyways I totally get your decision rangefinder all they way!
@@nothingness.emptiness oh absolutely, CCD sensors just have a different magic! I loved the colors I got out of the M8, but some other issues bugged me too much to keep it. The M9 would have been lovely as well but I just read about too many bad experiences from other people, many cases where the replaced sensor started corroding quickly after as well. Did not feel like a safe bank to me, but I would love to try one one day nonetheless :)
Film rolls = extra batteries
I agree with some points you raised about the X100v but frankly if you bought it thinking the manual experience was going to be Leica like...well that started your problem and why now you are divorcing from it🤭 Its like if you buy a fully automatic Corvette and expect it to drive like a mechanic Porshe or Ferrari. I'm keeping my lovely X100v cause I can't afford the Leica M or Q 😊
Seems like a legit breakup. Gaslight, breakup, and then gaslight again.
Just started following you. Really enjoy your videos. Your quirkyness(in a good way) adds a special touch, adding much personality. Following you from Los Angeles, CA, U.S.
Thank you for your video. This is my first time on your channel and I appreciate you sharing your perspective. I own Sony and Fujifilm cameras and have used them for paid work but still learning. I have never used a rangefinder before and although I prefer the design over more dslr styling it kind of sounds exhausting. I have used some manual focus lenses but they are not my go to lenses. Listening to your dislikes reminds me how much I still do not know about photography.
I got into Fujifilm trying to buy the x100v and ended up with an x-e4 and the x-pro3. I quite enjoy being able to switch focal lengths so even if I would’ve been able to find an x100v at retail price, I would have to have another Fujifilm to experience different focal lengths.
Your breakup with the x100v stays true to a divorce, could be very expensive (lead you to a Leica)😊.
I have never used a Leica and I do think they are beautiful looking cameras but I guess I haven’t gotten to the point where I feel the need to trade what I have for a Leica.
I had the x100v twice and never clicked with it. It’s too over hyped. It’s mostly praised by the RUclipsrs that call themselves photographers on iPhone. Maybe that see the x100 as good as they think they are. But for true photographers that have used FF cameras, it doesn’t cut it anymore! I just sold my m9 and m10 after use them for years and years and I’m now rocking a Sony a7c (I know a lot of people’s throw out just to hear sony) but trust me, it’s really good. Like a Fujifilm’s but with ff 😂
Great feature and point of your decision. For the exact same reasons I never use my Leica V-Lux V since buying my M10. Itøs just such a grounded deliberately slower process to take pictures, and I feel present. The sofistications of the technology crammed digital cameras end up getting way to much attention, which should have been on motive and subjects. Your last point on keeping it as a snapshot camera would make sense, if it was a cheap second hand great little Lumix but not a state of the art pricy Fuji. But you found your back to yourself - and that deserves three cheers! The detours we make help us find our way, right ;-) Thx for well entertained food for thought - as always Karin. Love it!
I predicted it a month ago.
Good call.
Thank you for this video.
I too do street photography and lust after the Fuji X100V. I’m not willing to pay a premium for a used body. I’m waiting for the X100R next year.
Interesting you frame this video in terms of love. For me, a camera is just a light capturing machine. I use Fuji, Panasonic, and Olympus bodies. Each body has its strengths and weaknesses. I select the right tool for the right job.
It sounds like you have your own ideas about what you want. That is good. You need to know what you need and want. Not all bodies or lenses are a good fit for you. It sounds like you should get hooked up with a Leica Q. The choice of the M10 was a surprise for me. After all, the X100V is a cheaper version of the Q with a 35mm FOV. Not knowing your financial situation the M10 was a surprise for me. The body is three to four times the co$t of the X machine. The lens can be even more costly. I’m not surprised you went to Leicaland for your new love. After all, you were there for film. Why not go to the dial side of Leica. You obviously appreciate the design and technology choice made by Leica. The same look and feel. The Leica look of the digital files.
Continuing your analogy, one must date several people to learn what you really want and don’t want. It sounds like you will have some good memories about the X but it isn’t the one for you. I hope you make a profit selling your X and the M is the one you will walk hand in hand into the sunset with. There is a reason why there are so many different cameras to choose from.
Enjoy your new love.
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It’s over a year with mine and I love it more all the time. I’ve invested in the 28mm and 50mm lenses for also. The 28mm to my surprise pretty much stays on in it.
I did not have the chance to try any of the converter lenses unfortunately. Make something worth trying in the future, in case I ever stumble upon an X100 again.
Have you considered the earlier Fuji models before?...now both discontinued.. like the X-Pro 3?..or Fuji GFX 50R?..I like the 50R..bc of its aesthetic and "rangefinder" look..lol hopefully Fuji brings that model back with improved specs..and also I think there will be an X-Pro 4 iteration in the future?..hopefully as well!..haha thank you for your insight in your experience with the camera..
Isn’t it a compliment for a 1.400,- (original price in 2021) camera to even be compared to a 4.500,- Leica? ❤❤ I still love the X100V . Shooting is more fun than with my Ricoh - that I love for other reasons - and my Sony.
But you are correct: The Fuji doesn’t encourage users to use manual focus. It simply might be considered to not be important anymore, where AF has become the most important marketing game to sell new cameras.
I have had several of the Fuji cameras... and just could not warm up to them... sharp, clean images; but just awkward enough in handling to not be comfortable.
The faux rangefinders don't work for some people that have used film Leica's, Canon P's , and others. I got rid of my xpro 1 same reason. Honestly, I'm not that crazy about my M9 either.
3:22 loving the flirty pouts 😂
Yes, the X100V is a great camera but it pretends to be something it really isn't. And too expensive nowadays for what it does but this is a different story... The Leica M10 is indeed closer to what you will get from a film camera. Nowadays, maybe also a Nikon Zf with one of the Viltrox manual focus lenses or a micro 4/3 camera with a lens from Olympus that has the clutch for manual focus.
I'm not even a film photographer but you make some great points about the X100V. Since I shoot on digital I don't like the idea of a camera computer getting in the way of my "art". I switched to manual lenses on digital a decade ago and now that Leica M10 prices are reasonable I've switched almost all of my photography over to that system. Can't wait to hear more about your M10 experiences.
Had to give your video a watch, as I too have that Love-Hate relationship with the X100V. I've been hot and cold with Fuji's for years. I love the concept and design INTENT. But their execution of it leaves one wanting for more/different. The menus need to be stripped clean, reorganized and re-loaded. They push looks over functionality (e.g. limited contact points on the aperture ring located not where your fingers naturally fall), and i could go on and on. I hope another company launches a competitor to it.
Had to watch this twice! Feel asleep the first time as your voice is so relaxing, and I’d just got in from work. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :)
😂😂😂 I knew it! The Leica lust is real! This is one of many videos where people for some weird reason compare Fuji to Leica and end up justifying why Leica’s are better. Poor man’s Fuji wins imo based on the ridiculous prices of Leica’s.