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@@gearreallydoesntmatter cool! Balance is important. Glad to see some of your content again. I found your channel when I was deciding on which camera brand to go with back in 2019 and binged a ton of your videos. Very helpful stuff.
Sooo nice to see a Mattias Burling video again. I bought my Olympus EP-1 and XZ-2 because of you. They mostly collect dust now but every now and then we go out for some fun and great photos. Hope to see more. Cheers from cold wintery Ontario Canada
Two notes, 1. As always I get tons of comments about price from people either looking locally in an expensive market. Or doing the lazy search on eBay to see crazy ASKING prices from scalpers who take a shot in the dark (not expecting to sell). As I have said before, a good deal doesn't sit and wait for you. You need to have a couple of trusted sources and check regularly. Ive seen several well bellow 400 both in stores with warranty and eBay in the last couple of months. 2. I forgot to mention another plus with these older versions with older processors. The battery life is really good 👍
Hi Mattias, thank you so much for your encouragement with all of the time and effort that you put into reading and reply to your comments on top of all of the other work that you do. If I may (😅), I can't speak for others, but for myself I don't believe that I'm being lazy. I understand that the deals aren't waiting for you and that you have to do the work of a hunter, but I feel that I lack those trusted sources and other knowledge and skill needed to find those low prices. I've watched some videos in the past that give advice on how to make better searches, but I didn't have much success putting into practice what I learned from those particular people. How did you get so good at finding great bargains? I would love to learn and improve and I'm sure that others would also greatly appreciate your teaching with whatever you're willing to impart if you would further elaborate on your points. If you've already done this mentioning a direct reference with a link to it in this video and-or in the description might be helpful. Thank you for your patience and understanding and, as always, for your excellent videos and beautiful photography.
Thank you for your views, having owned a 100s I agree. Please tell me what focusing setup you use for street photography eg zone focus, tracking, single shot or continuous? Thank you.
@@Bob-Horse Thank you for your comment. My primary concentration is landscape and nature photography. My focus setup is a bit situational, but currently I most often have my camera set for single shot and evaluating the full scene. I hope this answers your questions, Cheers
@@Bob-Horseaccording to DOF Master’s calculator, f8 focused to 6ft will get you a zone of 3.95 ft to 12.5 ft. You can set the camera to single focus, hold the camera at head level (+/- your height to get to 6 ft) and half-press the shutter to focus on the ground, switch to MF and go shooting.
I bought the X100s in 2013 and mine is one of the early models having the serial number 272. It was not easily available in the UK at the time so I imported mine from Hong Kong. Despite having a room full of pro gear the Fuji X100s is still my go to camera for personal work. It has travelled with me across Europe and the USA many times and has never produced a poor image. A photograph taken with the X100s won me the title of photographer of the year in a competition run by a regional newspaper here in the UK back in 2014. It was the camera I grabbed to record the first pictures of my new grandson a few weeks ago. If I had a complaint it would be the battery meter does not show the battery discharging it gos from 100% to zero without notice so I have learned to carry a spare battery.
Interesting, mine has serial number #256 and ordered it on its release day. It is not very much used and still as new. An excellent camera to use, maybe the best i own.
@@linmajon If it is maybe the best camera you own, maybe you should show it more love. My S doesn’t get out of the house much. Bad on me. I will rectify that this week. This is a fun camera to use. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@@martingreenberg870 Yes and no. It is my best kamera to use for several reasons, with size, dials for settings inclusive A positions for auto and much more but the fixed lens and small sensor makes me usually use my FF camera. The new x100 VI would probably not make me much more happier.
X100VI is on my wishlit once it will be available. I mean the bump in resolution is nice but the addition of IBIS makes it the real perfect package to travel, because now you can shoot handheld in every situation and the biggest point is for video, you get high quality video with film simulation and ND which is crazy. No need to color grade, no need to bring ND filters, you can just shoot your film simulation like eterna in 4k or 6k with stabilization.
I purchased my x100s in 2023. It turned out to be my gateway-drug into the Fuji system. Love the camera. Yes, too large, too slow, but it makes you want to take it with you, it makes you look ate the world as photos, makes you shoot and experiment. Also, love the nd filter (I have it under the fn button, perfect). I shot awesome shots and am always tempted by the F or V, but probably can never sell my S, it is just a joy in taking photos.
I had the original X100 that I sold when I bought the X100V when it launched. I don’t regret buying the V, but I do regret selling the original. The quirks and limitations of that camera were just far more fun to work with. It’s great to see you back again!
Couldn't agree more. Got my X100S used in 2015 and still use it, when travelling light is key. Bought a used X100F later on for it's speed and features, but kept the 'S' - just wouldn't sell my first Fujifilm... Sold the 'F' and got a used Xpro2 wich I LOVE! The Xpro2 with a 35 1,4 - 23 1,4 - 56 1,2 and the X100S as a great sidekick. I'm very happy :-) Greetings from Köpenhamn!
Prices for the X100 series in Australia are quite high. A photographer I met bought the original for around $250 AUD, and then when the X100V shortages started prices for the original X100 went up to around $1000 AUD. I considered going for the X100V when it came out but couldn't justify it as I have the X100F, which in my opinion is still an amazing camera today. The X100S and X100T are still excellent options for those who want that rangefinder style experience. Good to see you back Legend
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Absolutely. I had someone offer to buy it off me from TH-cam, but I will never do that. This camera taught me so much about photography.
Traded in the X100V and bought a XE2. Best decision ever. Love the Xtrans II and I love being able to swap (prime) lenses, even vintage lenses. Happy days, never missed the X100V. Newer is not always better.. for me
Fortunate to have bought my X100F brand new in 2020 during the pandemic, before the price inflation and hype happened. Almost 4 years later I’m still discovering what it can do and It’ll be part of my arsenal for a long time to come. Super fun, versatile camera indeed 👍
Although I have several X100 cameras, I naturally gravitate to my X100s by default. The B&W results are captivating (in my opinion). Thank you for sharing your content & (wise) choice preference.
Happy that you’re back! I’ve been using the XE1 similarly with a manual focus 7artisans 25mm n it has brought nothing but joy for the longest time. All d pro gear in the house n i just end up carrying the XE1 n my trusty Nikon F2
In addition to my full-frame camera, I have been using the Fuji X100S for six months now. It took some getting used to at first, but I am now very happy with it. It has everything I need for street photography and travel photography. The 16 megapixel is sufficient. Partly due to the hype surrounding the X100V, prices have risen. Because I always photograph in RAW, I don't need all kinds of recipes for the JPG files. In short, a nice tool for the price of a prime Fuji lens.
As an "Everyday-normal-Guy" I don't have a preferred x100 model, because I've only tried/bought one of them. Luckily I got the f used for half the price of a new one incl. all accessories several years ago. I'd love a flip-up screen, but besides that it's still - and will be - an overall enjoy full experience! Thanks for another great video! Cheers, a fan...
I love my X100s! It was signed by Obama’s photographer Pete Souza and I’ve taken it EVERYWHERE. It recently suffered a tiny fall where it the corner of the camera hit concrete and the shutter failed. Shockingly, I’ve dropped it in FAR worse ways over the years. That last SD card had one of the best photos I’ve ever taken on it. Alas, my X100s is retired to the shelf now. That signature is worth too much to me to risk having it repaired.
I agree, the S is probably the one to get. I have the 1st gen X100 and it's so slow it's distracting from photography (constantly missing good photos because the AF either misses or takes too long). I had the X100S and don't remember having such problems.
Last year i bought X100F in facebook marketplace for $250 with lcd off, fix it with lcd replacement only $25, best find in my life. Then sold it $600, because i much prefer my trusty X70 for my shooting style, thank's to your X70 old video, welcome back my lord mattias 😁
I love your content and have been a subscriber for a while. Not sure why people always categorize certain cameras suitable for beginners. Glad you make no distinction of that kind. I usually cringe at reviewers touting cameras suitable for beginners. Any modern camera is incredibly capable, limited only by your own creativity and technical knowledge. You have demonstrated that by using old, new, cheap and expensive cameras with outstanding results over and over. Always appreciate your content. Keep up the great work and I did miss your content, as I am sure so have many others.
Gold to have you back! I had an X100T a few years back and didn't get on with it, preferring instead the truly tiny olympus epl7 and a prime, but it was a beautiful camera that was so fun - just a tiny bit big for my pocket!
All the hype over the X100VI tempted me for a while, especially given the (promised) better availability of the new model over the V. However, after some thorough consideration and reflection on my actual use of the camera over the past decade since acquiring it, I will just hang on to my X100S. It has some surface scratches and nicks (mostly from the previous owner - I bought it in around 2014) and the diopter wheel fell inside the housing, but I've always loved the image quality I get from the sensor and lens combination. This video was a nice reminder of what a nice little camera this remains.
The Fuji film simulation in this camera is amazing and the portraits I take are always a hit plus you can’t go wrong with built in no filter and the macro mode are hidden gems.
Happy to see you back with a new video! I briefly owned the X100V but I sold it again, as I thought it was just too heavy for everyday carry. Going back to my GR IIIx but getting the small GV-3 OVF.
so glad you are back Mattias. I have x100s sadly it's been a year I have to put it on vacuum cabinet since it's board has failed after a good 6 years of used in the field (I am an anthropologist btw). That camera is satisfy my need despite of all those limitations, but as you said like lack of autofocus performance compared to the newer camera, I still can manage to used it simply by using the digital focus metering. I hope you are healthy and keep making those high quality contents, greeting from Indonesia.
I bought the x100s new in 2013 and still have and use it. The autofocus is painfully slow by today’s standards, but it’s such a great camera to hold and use. I agree 100% that the simplicity makes you slow down and think about what you’re doing. That’s not for everyone, but if you’re up for it, it’s very satisfying.
So great to "see" you again, Mattias! I had the original X100 and the X100S and I miss both. I personally think the X100T would be the best of the series because of the X-Trans II sensor with Classic Chrome, eye-AF (so you can hand it to a non-photographer and still get a great shot) and the real hybrid viewfinder with the little EVF-window in the optical one. Prices aren't the lowest but compared to the F and V it's still cheap. I miss having that uncomplicated, minimalistic but also very versatile camera.
Had the x100s and swapped it to x70. No regrets on that front. Just took a year to get my hands on the x100v. X100s is far from a fast camera but looking back at the images I took I am very impressed.
I have an X100F and love most everything about it, but I noted recently that for the last few months the one camera that’s always in my shoulder bag when I leave the house is my X70. There’s some sort of magic in that camera. And as many others have said, it’s nice to see a new video from you. Welcome back.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter I agree, Mattias. If my house was on fire, the X70 is the first thing I’d try to rescue once my wife and pets were safe. It’s that special.
Was just looking at older videos of yours the other day. Happy to see you posting again. Definitely been looking at the older x100, XE1’s, and Xpro1’s! Decisions!
I'll be sticking with my V over the VI. As much as I like my X-T5's better ergonomics, battery life, IBIS, etc., I'm less impressed with the sensor compared to my X-T3. I feel like the extra megapixels mostly result in higher noise. The V's 26MP sensor is plenty for me, even when I need to crop.
I bought the X100s twice and regrettably sold the 2nd time just before its used price hiked up by 50% in my country Malaysia. I only have an X70 now but I'm way more satisfied. Though it lacks the viewfinder I found that I don't miss it, in fact I don't even use the lcd to compose, I just point the 28mn in a general direction and capture candid street portraits, most people never notice the camera! Perfect for Vivian Maier style photos. So why not go fo the GR if I don't even use the LCD? 1. Used GR/GR2 are hard to come by in Malaysia, 2. I did find that the tilting lcd is useful at times and simulates waist-level finder shooting, and 3. SOOC recipes have been a blessing. Tip: If youre a jpg recipe shooter, aim for the X100T instead which has Classic Chrome if possible, to simulate Kodak stocks
Just got my x100s from eBay, the x100s within the States is going for around $600 to $700+ depending on the seller. I managed to get mine for $500 plus tax with a lot of accessories including a bag. So far it’s definitely worth the money and I’ll be using this a lot and getting used to Fuji cameras.
Welcome back Mattias! It is so good to see you on TH-cam again. I still shoot my trusty X100S on regular occasions. There are tons of things it indeed struggles to do automatically (like for example "focusing"! 😂), but you can work around them (by zone focusing, for example). There are also a couple of things it does that few cameras (outside of the X100 range) can do, for example: shooting portraits wide open in full daylight with the integrated ND filter and filler flash synced at pretty much any speed.
Indeed a great camera. One note, the last point isn’t exclusive for the X100. It can be done with all fixed lens cameras. In fact the x100 is one of the few that can’t do it at full speed 😀
@@gearreallydoesntmatter I meant cameras that let you do this out-of-the-box with a built-in flash, a built-in ND filter, and leaf shutter. The Ricoh GR II is one of them. Are there many others?
I have always been doing centre focus and recompose. It's pretty quick and I don't think I have lost a pic because it was out of focus. Being a wider lens also helps.
Thanks for your video! I got interested in the X100 series, but financial restraints pointed me towards the original X10, I bought it 3 years ago and haven't regretted my purchase. For me, it's the perfect 'edc....Every Day Camera', 12mp are still more than enough, and the zoom lens is a dream.
I’ve had the pleasure of owning all the x100’s except the v and they are all my favorite cameras of all time. I own multiple camera models in my possession (Sony and Fuji) and I always have a x100 in the mix.
I have the original, which I consider the only unsoldable gear I have. If one day it stops working permanently, I’d use it as a shelf decoration. Never warmed to the F. And since moved to the X-Pro line.
Hey! Good to see a video from you! My favorite iteration of the X100 series is the T. Same great X-Trans II sensor that the S has, but the dial and button layout on the back of the camera is refined and completely takes care of all the "little" complaints I had about my S. But I'm not up to date on what all the generations are selling for, so I guess it all comes down to what one is willing to pay for the "little" things. P.S. Hope the family is doing well!
There he is! Yeah its a price issue for sure. I tend not to use my X100 cameras as much as my main camera or pocket camera. So budget friendly makes more sense to me. But the T sure is nice. How you and yours are well!
Hah! I watched this video 3 weeks ago... And I am back! Been on lookout for a 2nd Fuji camera for a long time, so my wife and I can shoot together on our travels and other family outings. I was looking for a used X100 series camera for a long time, but they are almost as elusive in my country, as Nessie, the Loch Ness monster... Today I found an used X100s at my local camerashop in pristine condition - really, it looks like it came from the factory yesterday - with only 19400 photos taken, one year of warranty, for 500 Euros. I bought it immediately.
oh man, I miss my S. Sold it many years ago and regretted it. I really liked the nice soft rendering of images, portraits were to die for taking with this camera.
Congratulations on your purchase. I had predicted upon the release of the X100VI the V prices would crater. Maybe because of the VI backlog this isn’t happening as fast as I thought. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I just got the X100T (third) used but like new (1k shutter) and I must say I'm in love with it now, The hype for the V just made me hate the X100, but now i understand with this camera is so beloved. I mean the size, the image quality and tactile feel but also the leaf shutter is the main selling point for me. and to be true its such a beauty.
The only Fuji cameras i really enjoyed were the X70 and the X-Pro1 with the 27mm... such a joy to use! I kinda made the experience that with every new generation of their sensor it lost some of it's magic... still prefer my Ricoh GRII if i need something super portable
still have mine; used primarily for photography when I don't want to bring the DSLR ... the VI would definitely be an upgrade, but, I'm going to wait until the hype subsides which could be a long while.
Good luck with that. It will be a long time before Fuji catches up with the preorder demand. As long as you have some other bodies to keep you interested in photography you will be alright. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I love my X100F. Was able to get one for about $500 US BEFORE the release of the V in Like New condition. The big advantage to me for the X100F is the D-PAD. I can have so many more shortcuts, it's really great. X-Trans 2 is still a solid sensor.
Great presentation as always. I love my x100s and shoot as a fully manual camera. So much fun and image qualities still fantastic. A classic camera. Love it.
My favorite x100 is my x-e3 with vintage glass. Though I am close to getting my first AF lens for it. XF 18-55 or a prime like Xc 35mm or some 50mm from Samyang or Viltrox. Dunno. Your videos became very rare...I kind off miss them....
I own one of these and love it. It could be better in some situations (autofocus is rather slow, much better in manual) but for what I paid, you cannot beat it.
the VI is out any day. Why in the world would I need IBIS, more mega pixels that no 'photographer' needs/ or video??? Really?? I mean, if you need to crop you don't need a fixed lens camera. And who in the world would pay more for a camera made in China then one made in Japan?? I've had three up to the V. It's all I'll ever need.... Keep doing your thing Mattias! Love your content!
Finally X100S gets some love from Mattias. I love mine, makes me shoot a lot more. I think I had used a fair share of my lifetime luck when I found mine for around $125 back in 2018. Haven't seen one even close to that price ever since.
Yup, I got a black X100S for 300 euros a short while ago as replacement of my X-Pro1 and recently added the WCL lens, which makes all the difference in versatility. It's just 'fast' (lol) enough for my considered style, no question about the quality in color rendering and I love the flash. It makes me want to shoot more, always a good sign.
Yeah, indeed, but had good report with the seller, he didn't like the price gauching, wanted to be fair. When I picked it up, we ended up talking about our photography experiences for 2 hours, all good :)@@gearreallydoesntmatter
I've used x100s for around 10 years for street photos and what not. It's so great. But in 2024, there's still a lot of camera that has better auto and manual focus. I've sold mine last year after having Xt4 for around 2 years. X100VI however, is exciting🤤🤤
Nice to see you're back! Great video :) Being in Ontario, Canada, all the X100s are still darn expensive on the used market. Instead, I picked up one of Fuji's least-liked lenses (or so it seems) to pair with my X-E1; the 18mm f2. Such a wonderful, compact combo that has quelled my desire for an X100....for now -_-
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Haven't tried the 27mm yet, but I agree about the 18mm. I suppose I get the dislike given the excellent 18-55 f2.8-4 exists, but the size and weight savings of the 18mm is worth some redundancy imo.
I don’t like the 18mm lens because it is too wide for me. On the other hand I just purchased the 27mm pancake lens. Put it on my XE1 for the St Patrick’s day parade. It isn’t coming off anytime soon. Enjoy your 18mm lens. Sounds like you don’t need the X100. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@@martingreenberg870 It was a little tricky to get used to at first, but having the 18-55 helped, and it can be quite situational. Not for everyone for sure. Enjoy your 27mm (and the lovely X-E1)!!
Good to see you back, Mattias. Always missed. :) About the X100s: had one in the past, was the only camera that I bought without "a reason" - only because it looked so cool. Was a very complicated relationship. Always hated the poor performance of the lens in short distances wide open - a flaw only corrected with the new lens on the X100V. And (surprisingly) was very disappointed with bad perfonce on low light - had a LX100 in the same time and in a recording studio shot, the LX100 raws were much better in termos of noise. But when everything worked well...my most beloved shot, one from my (now deceased) cat, was simply perfect straight out of camera. Colors, bokeh, everything. There are at least more 10 shots almost as good as that. But...I was already disappointed. Maybe I will take a 2nd try - albeit I unearthed my LX100 for the Carnival here in Brazil and was surprised with the results (with editing - the JPGs are very bad, but the RAWs are VERY good). Thanks and regards!
I use the X-S10 as my main camera, but I've always found the rangefinder style beautiful. The X100 series is beautiful, but I find the fixed lens limiting and I would miss the option to change it. So it is a fact that 23mm (35mm) is a super universal focus, but sometimes a longer or wider glass is useful. So I bought a used X-E1 and found it to be an excellent camera. I've started taking it with me a lot more than my X-S10 for casual photography. After a year I bought a used X-E2 and I would say that the E2 or E3 is the ideal camera if you want an X100 with many lenses. From the E2 model you have eye focus available, better AF overall, classic chrome simulation. You can pair it with many AF and manual lenses and achieve a similar size as the X100. Great choice.
Congratulations on your XE purchases. In a lot of ways the XE series is the X100 without the tricky EVF and it has interchangeable lenses. A very nice choice. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I'm still using my X100T and you'll have to tear it out of my cold, dead hands. I took it with me on a bikepacking trip through the Caucasus mountains where it survived 43° days and -5° nights. If it dies, I'll just buy the same one again. I think it offers slightly better bang for your buck than the X100S. Then again, I got a pretty good deal on mine. I bought it used 5 years ago for 450€.
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He's back!
😊Yes!!! Miss this guy sooooo much !!!
Kids older so there is starting to emerge some free time here and there. But it won't be the same frequency as before.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter As a fellow dad with two little kids, I appreciate that you prioritized them instead of your channel.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter cool! Balance is important. Glad to see some of your content again. I found your channel when I was deciding on which camera brand to go with back in 2019 and binged a ton of your videos. Very helpful stuff.
What did you end up getting?
Sooo nice to see a Mattias Burling video again. I bought my Olympus EP-1 and XZ-2 because of you. They mostly collect dust now but every now and then we go out for some fun and great photos. Hope to see more. Cheers from cold wintery Ontario Canada
Can I have the xz 2 😊
I have to say that Mattias has made me by the Nikon DF, Stylus 1 and XZ-2 😍
Because his video are awesome like the cameras
Two notes,
1. As always I get tons of comments about price from people either looking locally in an expensive market. Or doing the lazy search on eBay to see crazy ASKING prices from scalpers who take a shot in the dark (not expecting to sell). As I have said before, a good deal doesn't sit and wait for you. You need to have a couple of trusted sources and check regularly. Ive seen several well bellow 400 both in stores with warranty and eBay in the last couple of months.
2. I forgot to mention another plus with these older versions with older processors. The battery life is really good 👍
Hi Mattias, thank you so much for your encouragement with all of the time and effort that you put into reading and reply to your comments on top of all of the other work that you do. If I may (😅), I can't speak for others, but for myself I don't believe that I'm being lazy. I understand that the deals aren't waiting for you and that you have to do the work of a hunter, but I feel that I lack those trusted sources and other knowledge and skill needed to find those low prices. I've watched some videos in the past that give advice on how to make better searches, but I didn't have much success putting into practice what I learned from those particular people. How did you get so good at finding great bargains? I would love to learn and improve and I'm sure that others would also greatly appreciate your teaching with whatever you're willing to impart if you would further elaborate on your points. If you've already done this mentioning a direct reference with a link to it in this video and-or in the description might be helpful. Thank you for your patience and understanding and, as always, for your excellent videos and beautiful photography.
Thank you for your views, having owned a 100s I agree. Please tell me what focusing setup you use for street photography eg zone focus, tracking, single shot or continuous? Thank you.
@@Bob-Horse Thank you for your comment. My primary concentration is landscape and nature photography. My focus setup is a bit situational, but currently I most often have my camera set for single shot and evaluating the full scene. I hope this answers your questions, Cheers
@@Bob-Horseaccording to DOF Master’s calculator, f8 focused to 6ft will get you a zone of 3.95 ft to 12.5 ft. You can set the camera to single focus, hold the camera at head level (+/- your height to get to 6 ft) and half-press the shutter to focus on the ground, switch to MF and go shooting.
My x100s is a great camera for a lot of reasons, but battery life is definitely not one of them.
I bought the X100s in 2013 and mine is one of the early models having the serial number 272. It was not easily available in the UK at the time so I imported mine from Hong Kong. Despite having a room full of pro gear the Fuji X100s is still my go to camera for personal work. It has travelled with me across Europe and the USA many times and has never produced a poor image. A photograph taken with the X100s won me the title of photographer of the year in a competition run by a regional newspaper here in the UK back in 2014. It was the camera I grabbed to record the first pictures of my new grandson a few weeks ago. If I had a complaint it would be the battery meter does not show the battery discharging it gos from 100% to zero without notice so I have learned to carry a spare battery.
That's cool!
Ive used it for pro work as well. No complaints. An army buddy took it on deployment to the desert for 6 months. Never skipped a beat.
Interesting, mine has serial number #256 and ordered it on its release day. It is not very much used and still as new. An excellent camera to use, maybe the best i own.
@@linmajon If it is maybe the best camera you own, maybe you should show it more love.
My S doesn’t get out of the house much. Bad on me. I will rectify that this week. This is a fun camera to use.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@@martingreenberg870 Yes and no. It is my best kamera to use for several reasons, with size, dials for settings inclusive A positions for auto and much more but the fixed lens and small sensor makes me usually use my FF camera. The new x100 VI would probably not make me much more happier.
I won't skip X100VI but glad that you are back:)
Im sure it will be an excellent camera. The new high res will probably be a lot of fun.
@@gearreallydoesntmatterThe Fujifilm X100V has 7 custom user presets which you can put in kodak recipes etc, how many does the X100S have.
@@cariza5 Only 3. Enough for me, I only use the standard Provia, the vivid Velvia and an altered PRO Neg. Std recipe that mimics Classic Chrome.
You sound rich. Must be a dem super pact
X100VI is on my wishlit once it will be available. I mean the bump in resolution is nice but the addition of IBIS makes it the real perfect package to travel, because now you can shoot handheld in every situation and the biggest point is for video, you get high quality video with film simulation and ND which is crazy.
No need to color grade, no need to bring ND filters, you can just shoot your film simulation like eterna in 4k or 6k with stabilization.
I purchased my x100s in 2023. It turned out to be my gateway-drug into the Fuji system. Love the camera. Yes, too large, too slow, but it makes you want to take it with you, it makes you look ate the world as photos, makes you shoot and experiment. Also, love the nd filter (I have it under the fn button, perfect).
I shot awesome shots and am always tempted by the F or V, but probably can never sell my S, it is just a joy in taking photos.
I'm so glad to hear your voice again!
I really like the way you present the cameras.
Thank you!
I had the original X100 that I sold when I bought the X100V when it launched. I don’t regret buying the V, but I do regret selling the original. The quirks and limitations of that camera were just far more fun to work with.
It’s great to see you back again!
I have a MINT x100S for sale
Couldn't agree more. Got my X100S used in 2015 and still use it, when travelling light is key. Bought a used X100F later on for it's speed and features, but kept the 'S' - just wouldn't sell my first Fujifilm... Sold the 'F' and got a used Xpro2 wich I LOVE! The Xpro2 with a 35 1,4 - 23 1,4 - 56 1,2 and the X100S as a great sidekick. I'm very happy :-) Greetings from Köpenhamn!
That’s a nice setup 👍
Hey Mattias! I was so excited to see your video - Welcome back!
Prices for the X100 series in Australia are quite high. A photographer I met bought the original for around $250 AUD, and then when the X100V shortages started prices for the original X100 went up to around $1000 AUD.
I considered going for the X100V when it came out but couldn't justify it as I have the X100F, which in my opinion is still an amazing camera today.
The X100S and X100T are still excellent options for those who want that rangefinder style experience.
Good to see you back Legend
X100F is still an amazing camera.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Absolutely. I had someone offer to buy it off me from TH-cam, but I will never do that. This camera taught me so much about photography.
Thank you for this video, the x100s is far from a perfect camera, but every time I take it out from the bag, I fell in love all over again
Traded in the X100V and bought a XE2. Best decision ever. Love the Xtrans II and I love being able to swap (prime) lenses, even vintage lenses. Happy days, never missed the X100V. Newer is not always better.. for me
Man I've missed your mini documentaries. This one was great as usual 👊🏾
Soooo good to see you again!
Happy to be here!
Oh Wow..... Welcome back Mattias. I really missed watching your inspirational videos.
I used my 100S last weekend love it MADE in Japan
heyyy, miss your voice. i buy pentax q after watch your video. and still love it until now. welcome back!
Pentax 🤘
Fortunate to have bought my X100F brand new in 2020 during the pandemic, before the price inflation and hype happened. Almost 4 years later I’m still discovering what it can do and It’ll be part of my arsenal for a long time to come. Super fun, versatile camera indeed 👍
The only camera you will ever need. Blinding bit of kit. I have 7 cameras and the F goes with me every time, brilliant camera.
Although I have several X100 cameras, I naturally gravitate to my X100s by default. The B&W results are captivating (in my opinion). Thank you for sharing your content & (wise) choice preference.
Happy that you’re back! I’ve been using the XE1 similarly with a manual focus 7artisans 25mm n it has brought nothing but joy for the longest time. All d pro gear in the house n i just end up carrying the XE1 n my trusty Nikon F2
Hi Mattias. What a pleasure to hear your voice again. I have had X100 original in the past. Great compact cameras if not the best in the market!
Exactly the same feeling with my Ricoh GRii. The simplicity and the amazing picture quality make it so much more fun to use! Great to see you back!
GRii and X70 are still the peak of compact cameras imo.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Yes! Will be holding on to the GR2 and the 5d classic for long.
In addition to my full-frame camera, I have been using the Fuji X100S for six months now. It took some getting used to at first, but I am now very happy with it. It has everything I need for street photography and travel photography. The 16 megapixel is sufficient. Partly due to the hype surrounding the X100V, prices have risen. Because I always photograph in RAW, I don't need all kinds of recipes for the JPG files. In short, a nice tool for the price of a prime Fuji lens.
Welcome back! Love watching your channel and it's great to see some new content. I hope this finds you well!
happy to have you back :)
Haven't watched this yet, but already so glad to see you back on TH-cam. 🙂
As an "Everyday-normal-Guy" I don't have a preferred x100 model, because I've only tried/bought one of them.
Luckily I got the f used for half the price of a new one incl. all accessories several years ago.
I'd love a flip-up screen, but besides that it's still - and will be - an overall enjoy full experience!
Thanks for another great video!
Cheers, a fan...
I missed your storytelling, Mattias. Welcome back 😊
Agree … my GR3 which I love, is mainly down to Matt … good to see you back mate … 😊
I love my X100s! It was signed by Obama’s photographer Pete Souza and I’ve taken it EVERYWHERE. It recently suffered a tiny fall where it the corner of the camera hit concrete and the shutter failed. Shockingly, I’ve dropped it in FAR worse ways over the years. That last SD card had one of the best photos I’ve ever taken on it. Alas, my X100s is retired to the shelf now. That signature is worth too much to me to risk having it repaired.
Great analogy to the sports car. It’s funny, Ive been “threatening” to buy an X100 almost since the S was released.
Did you ever act upon your threat?
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I agree, the S is probably the one to get. I have the 1st gen X100 and it's so slow it's distracting from photography (constantly missing good photos because the AF either misses or takes too long). I had the X100S and don't remember having such problems.
I have an X100 "classic" and i think its great. Its not an xtrans sensor, of course, but it does have its own look to the files imo.
I always enjoy your vids. Great to see this one after a bit of a break
So happy to see you back!!
Yay! Hope all has been well for you and your family. Good to see a new video from you!
Welcome back!!!!!
Last year i bought X100F in facebook marketplace for $250 with lcd off, fix it with lcd replacement only $25, best find in my life. Then sold it $600, because i much prefer my trusty X70 for my shooting style, thank's to your X70 old video, welcome back my lord mattias 😁
Good deal 👍
I love your content and have been a subscriber for a while. Not sure why people always categorize certain cameras suitable for beginners. Glad you make no distinction of that kind. I usually cringe at reviewers touting cameras suitable for beginners. Any modern camera is incredibly capable, limited only by your own creativity and technical knowledge. You have demonstrated that by using old, new, cheap and expensive cameras with outstanding results over and over. Always appreciate your content. Keep up the great work and I did miss your content, as I am sure so have many others.
Gold to have you back! I had an X100T a few years back and didn't get on with it, preferring instead the truly tiny olympus epl7 and a prime, but it was a beautiful camera that was so fun - just a tiny bit big for my pocket!
All the hype over the X100VI tempted me for a while, especially given the (promised) better availability of the new model over the V. However, after some thorough consideration and reflection on my actual use of the camera over the past decade since acquiring it, I will just hang on to my X100S. It has some surface scratches and nicks (mostly from the previous owner - I bought it in around 2014) and the diopter wheel fell inside the housing, but I've always loved the image quality I get from the sensor and lens combination. This video was a nice reminder of what a nice little camera this remains.
Yeah keep it until it falls apart 👍
I have one and I love it. I got it for around 200$.
Great price. Congratulations on your purchase.
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The Fuji film simulation in this camera is amazing and the portraits I take are always a hit plus you can’t go wrong with built in no filter and the macro mode are hidden gems.
Happy to see you back with a new video! I briefly owned the X100V but I sold it again, as I thought it was just too heavy for everyday carry. Going back to my GR IIIx but getting the small GV-3 OVF.
GR is always a good bet.
The GV-3 is expensive for what it is. It isn’t even an EVF. Will Ricoh ever put an EVF into the GR? Probably not.
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so glad you are back Mattias.
I have x100s sadly it's been a year I have to put it on vacuum cabinet since it's board has failed after a good 6 years of used in the field (I am an anthropologist btw). That camera is satisfy my need despite of all those limitations, but as you said like lack of autofocus performance compared to the newer camera, I still can manage to used it simply by using the digital focus metering.
I hope you are healthy and keep making those high quality contents,
greeting from Indonesia.
The GOAT is back! Hell yeah!
I bought the x100s new in 2013 and still have and use it. The autofocus is painfully slow by today’s standards, but it’s such a great camera to hold and use. I agree 100% that the simplicity makes you slow down and think about what you’re doing. That’s not for everyone, but if you’re up for it, it’s very satisfying.
Welcome back! 😊
I have tested X100 - X100V... my favourite is still X100. Just magic. ❤
So great to "see" you again, Mattias! I had the original X100 and the X100S and I miss both. I personally think the X100T would be the best of the series because of the X-Trans II sensor with Classic Chrome, eye-AF (so you can hand it to a non-photographer and still get a great shot) and the real hybrid viewfinder with the little EVF-window in the optical one. Prices aren't the lowest but compared to the F and V it's still cheap. I miss having that uncomplicated, minimalistic but also very versatile camera.
Had the x100s and swapped it to x70. No regrets on that front. Just took a year to get my hands on the x100v. X100s is far from a fast camera but looking back at the images I took I am very impressed.
I have an X100F and love most everything about it, but I noted recently that for the last few months the one camera that’s always in my shoulder bag when I leave the house is my X70. There’s some sort of magic in that camera. And as many others have said, it’s nice to see a new video from you. Welcome back.
X70 is fujis best camera to date.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter I agree, Mattias. If my house was on fire, the X70 is the first thing I’d try to rescue once my wife and pets were safe. It’s that special.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter I have but don’t use the X70. 28mm is too wide for me. Too bad.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Was just looking at older videos of yours the other day. Happy to see you posting again.
Definitely been looking at the older x100, XE1’s, and Xpro1’s!
Decisions!
Xe1. N x100s
I'll be sticking with my V over the VI. As much as I like my X-T5's better ergonomics, battery life, IBIS, etc., I'm less impressed with the sensor compared to my X-T3. I feel like the extra megapixels mostly result in higher noise. The V's 26MP sensor is plenty for me, even when I need to crop.
Definitely, 26mp will be enough for pretty much anything.
I bought the X100s twice and regrettably sold the 2nd time just before its used price hiked up by 50% in my country Malaysia.
I only have an X70 now but I'm way more satisfied. Though it lacks the viewfinder I found that I don't miss it, in fact I don't even use the lcd to compose, I just point the 28mn in a general direction and capture candid street portraits, most people never notice the camera! Perfect for Vivian Maier style photos.
So why not go fo the GR if I don't even use the LCD? 1. Used GR/GR2 are hard to come by in Malaysia, 2. I did find that the tilting lcd is useful at times and simulates waist-level finder shooting, and 3. SOOC recipes have been a blessing.
Tip: If youre a jpg recipe shooter, aim for the X100T instead which has Classic Chrome if possible, to simulate Kodak stocks
Just got my x100s from eBay, the x100s within the States is going for around $600 to $700+ depending on the seller. I managed to get mine for $500 plus tax with a lot of accessories including a bag. So far it’s definitely worth the money and I’ll be using this a lot and getting used to Fuji cameras.
Welcome back! I had the "S" and the "T" when they sold for $350 in the US. That's not the case anymore.
Welcome back Mattias! It is so good to see you on TH-cam again. I still shoot my trusty X100S on regular occasions. There are tons of things it indeed struggles to do automatically (like for example "focusing"! 😂), but you can work around them (by zone focusing, for example). There are also a couple of things it does that few cameras (outside of the X100 range) can do, for example: shooting portraits wide open in full daylight with the integrated ND filter and filler flash synced at pretty much any speed.
Indeed a great camera. One note, the last point isn’t exclusive for the X100. It can be done with all fixed lens cameras. In fact the x100 is one of the few that can’t do it at full speed 😀
@@gearreallydoesntmatter I meant cameras that let you do this out-of-the-box with a built-in flash, a built-in ND filter, and leaf shutter. The Ricoh GR II is one of them. Are there many others?
All fixed lens cameras have leaf shutters. Film cameras included. Most have a flash. And many have an ND. So there are a few.
Nice to see you back. And the glimpse of mini-you.
The X100S is the only version I have had and I have for years now loved it 📷
I have always been doing centre focus and recompose. It's pretty quick and I don't think I have lost a pic because it was out of focus. Being a wider lens also helps.
That’s what I do most of the time. Even with cameras at work like the R5 which has all the bells and whistles.
I bought the X100S twice!
Gave the first version to my daughter. She's never used it.
If she isn’t using it take it back. She doesn’t know what she is missing. Hope she is happy with her phone camera.
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Thanks for your video! I got interested in the X100 series, but financial restraints pointed me towards the original X10, I bought it 3 years ago and haven't regretted my purchase. For me, it's the perfect 'edc....Every Day Camera', 12mp are still more than enough, and the zoom lens is a dream.
I’ve had the pleasure of owning all the x100’s except the v and they are all my favorite cameras of all time. I own multiple camera models in my possession (Sony and Fuji) and I always have a x100 in the mix.
Glad to see you back. Sorry, X100s prices just went up! 🙂
Glad you are back, it's been too long
It went fast on my end :)
I have the original, which I consider the only unsoldable gear I have. If one day it stops working permanently, I’d use it as a shelf decoration.
Never warmed to the F. And since moved to the X-Pro line.
Hey! Good to see a video from you! My favorite iteration of the X100 series is the T. Same great X-Trans II sensor that the S has, but the dial and button layout on the back of the camera is refined and completely takes care of all the "little" complaints I had about my S. But I'm not up to date on what all the generations are selling for, so I guess it all comes down to what one is willing to pay for the "little" things. P.S. Hope the family is doing well!
There he is!
Yeah its a price issue for sure. I tend not to use my X100 cameras as much as my main camera or pocket camera. So budget friendly makes more sense to me. But the T sure is nice.
How you and yours are well!
@@gearreallydoesntmatterwhat are your main and pocket cameras these days?
@@andrewknewstubb3095Griii for sure
Hah! I watched this video 3 weeks ago... And I am back! Been on lookout for a 2nd Fuji camera for a long time, so my wife and I can shoot together on our travels and other family outings. I was looking for a used X100 series camera for a long time, but they are almost as elusive in my country, as Nessie, the Loch Ness monster... Today I found an used X100s at my local camerashop in pristine condition - really, it looks like it came from the factory yesterday - with only 19400 photos taken, one year of warranty, for 500 Euros. I bought it immediately.
Nice 👍
Congratulations on your find and purchase. “I bought it immediately.” You can’t steal in slow motion.
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oh man, I miss my S. Sold it many years ago and regretted it. I really liked the nice soft rendering of images, portraits were to die for taking with this camera.
I got a new x100v for just 1300€ about 5 days ago.
I'm definitely keeping it :)
Congratulations on your purchase. I had predicted upon the release of the X100VI the V prices would crater. Maybe because of the VI backlog this isn’t happening as fast as I thought.
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My favourite is the X100s, as yours, I found it for 275€ and it’s a good price for a great camera.
Good to see (hear) you’re back 🎉
My favourite photo guy is back 🎉😊
I just got the X100T (third) used but like new (1k shutter) and I must say I'm in love with it now,
The hype for the V just made me hate the X100, but now i understand with this camera is so beloved.
I mean the size, the image quality and tactile feel but also the leaf shutter is the main selling point for me.
and to be true its such a beauty.
Yeah the leaf shutter is definitely one of the selling points of fixed lens cameras.
The only Fuji cameras i really enjoyed were the X70 and the X-Pro1 with the 27mm... such a joy to use! I kinda made the experience that with every new generation of their sensor it lost some of it's magic... still prefer my Ricoh GRII if i need something super portable
I kinda agree. The X-Pro3 was the first magic added in a long while.
still have mine; used primarily for photography when I don't want to bring the DSLR ... the VI would definitely be an upgrade, but, I'm going to wait until the hype subsides which could be a long while.
Good luck with that. It will be a long time before Fuji catches up with the preorder demand. As long as you have some other bodies to keep you interested in photography you will be alright.
Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
I've missed seeing you on here a ton man. Welcome back!
still use my x100T more than every other camera.
Same here!
That’s awesome that you are back!!!
Yes! And im still happy with my x100f🎉🎉🎉 nice video!
So nice hearing from you bud.
I love my X100F. Was able to get one for about $500 US BEFORE the release of the V in Like New condition. The big advantage to me for the X100F is the D-PAD. I can have so many more shortcuts, it's really great. X-Trans 2 is still a solid sensor.
Great presentation as always. I love my x100s and shoot as a fully manual camera. So much fun and image qualities still fantastic. A classic camera. Love it.
The dad is back !
My favorite x100 is my x-e3 with vintage glass. Though I am close to getting my first AF lens for it. XF 18-55 or a prime like Xc 35mm or some 50mm from Samyang or Viltrox. Dunno.
Your videos became very rare...I kind off miss them....
I own one of these and love it. It could be better in some situations (autofocus is rather slow, much better in manual) but for what I paid, you cannot beat it.
the VI is out any day. Why in the world would I need IBIS, more mega pixels that no 'photographer' needs/ or video??? Really?? I mean, if you need to crop you don't need a fixed lens camera. And who in the world would pay more for a camera made in China then one made in Japan?? I've had three up to the V. It's all I'll ever need.... Keep doing your thing Mattias! Love your content!
Finally X100S gets some love from Mattias. I love mine, makes me shoot a lot more. I think I had used a fair share of my lifetime luck when I found mine for around $125 back in 2018. Haven't seen one even close to that price ever since.
That’s a great find.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter It's thanks to you(and also Kai/Lok from their time in DRTV) I'm having fun with used camera.
Yup, I got a black X100S for 300 euros a short while ago as replacement of my X-Pro1 and recently added the WCL lens, which makes all the difference in versatility. It's just 'fast' (lol) enough for my considered style, no question about the quality in color rendering and I love the flash. It makes me want to shoot more, always a good sign.
Nice 👍
And cool that you got a black one, they usually fetch a little more.
Yeah, indeed, but had good report with the seller, he didn't like the price gauching, wanted to be fair. When I picked it up, we ended up talking about our photography experiences for 2 hours, all good :)@@gearreallydoesntmatter
That's usually the fun part of meeting up for used camera deals :)
I've used x100s for around 10 years for street photos and what not. It's so great. But in 2024, there's still a lot of camera that has better auto and manual focus. I've sold mine last year after having Xt4 for around 2 years. X100VI however, is exciting🤤🤤
Fan vad kul 😁
Great video as usual!
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Nice to see you're back! Great video :) Being in Ontario, Canada, all the X100s are still darn expensive on the used market. Instead, I picked up one of Fuji's least-liked lenses (or so it seems) to pair with my X-E1; the 18mm f2. Such a wonderful, compact combo that has quelled my desire for an X100....for now -_-
Love both the 18mm and 27mm. Underrated.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Haven't tried the 27mm yet, but I agree about the 18mm. I suppose I get the dislike given the excellent 18-55 f2.8-4 exists, but the size and weight savings of the 18mm is worth some redundancy imo.
I don’t like the 18mm lens because it is too wide for me. On the other hand I just purchased the 27mm pancake lens. Put it on my XE1 for the St Patrick’s day parade. It isn’t coming off anytime soon.
Enjoy your 18mm lens. Sounds like you don’t need the X100.
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@@martingreenberg870 It was a little tricky to get used to at first, but having the 18-55 helped, and it can be quite situational. Not for everyone for sure. Enjoy your 27mm (and the lovely X-E1)!!
Missed you on here bro, great video and content as ever 📸
Good to see you back, Mattias. Always missed. :)
About the X100s: had one in the past, was the only camera that I bought without "a reason" - only because it looked so cool.
Was a very complicated relationship. Always hated the poor performance of the lens in short distances wide open - a flaw only corrected with the new lens on the X100V. And (surprisingly) was very disappointed with bad perfonce on low light - had a LX100 in the same time and in a recording studio shot, the LX100 raws were much better in termos of noise.
But when everything worked well...my most beloved shot, one from my (now deceased) cat, was simply perfect straight out of camera. Colors, bokeh, everything. There are at least more 10 shots almost as good as that. But...I was already disappointed.
Maybe I will take a 2nd try - albeit I unearthed my LX100 for the Carnival here in Brazil and was surprised with the results (with editing - the JPGs are very bad, but the RAWs are VERY good).
Thanks and regards!
I love my LX100. A very nice camera. Glad you unearthed it in time for Carnival. Hope that body never gets buried again.
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I use the X-S10 as my main camera, but I've always found the rangefinder style beautiful. The X100 series is beautiful, but I find the fixed lens limiting and I would miss the option to change it. So it is a fact that 23mm (35mm) is a super universal focus, but sometimes a longer or wider glass is useful. So I bought a used X-E1 and found it to be an excellent camera. I've started taking it with me a lot more than my X-S10 for casual photography. After a year I bought a used X-E2 and I would say that the E2 or E3 is the ideal camera if you want an X100 with many lenses. From the E2 model you have eye focus available, better AF overall, classic chrome simulation. You can pair it with many AF and manual lenses and achieve a similar size as the X100. Great choice.
Congratulations on your XE purchases.
In a lot of ways the XE series is the X100 without the tricky EVF and it has interchangeable lenses. A very nice choice.
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My favorite is still the X100F because if the Menu/OK and selector buttons!
I'm still using my X100T and you'll have to tear it out of my cold, dead hands. I took it with me on a bikepacking trip through the Caucasus mountains where it survived 43° days and -5° nights. If it dies, I'll just buy the same one again. I think it offers slightly better bang for your buck than the X100S. Then again, I got a pretty good deal on mine. I bought it used 5 years ago for 450€.