The X100VI in The Gambia, I Love, I Need, I Want, I...
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- With weeks to go until Fujifilm officially revealed their latest in the X100 dynasty, I flew to The Gambia for the West African Photowalk Retreat with my faithful Fujifilm X100V, the two focal length converter accessories and... the new Fujifilm X100VI. The Six.
This isn't a deep tech review in any sense, for that go check out my buddy Mullins' film that he's made here: • Fujifilm X100VI Review
No, this is more a chance to take the camera to a different kind of location and just enjoy shooting, with a few thoughts as food, as it were, the sort of place where light, dust and sea spray make for a unique geographic stamp.
The sixth-generation release in the series, the X100VI, features a 40MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor, X-Processor 5, a new (to X100) film simulation; REALA ACE, AI subject detection, the latest AF algorithm and 6-stops IBIS. It's equipped as before with an advanced hybrid viewfinder and in-built ND filter.
Bringing the sensor in line with the flagship X-T5, the addition of IBIS and upgraded AF, what's not to like? Surely, this is, as they say, a 'no brainer' of a purchase decision for anyone who owns an X100 or, to those not yet invested in the type, a golden handshake of introduction.
The rumour mill has certainly elevated the hype around this much-awaited camera; the perfect travel companion, perhaps not as pocketable as an X-E4, but not far off, particularly if your jacket pockets are of reasonable dimension.
Of course, thanks to social media excitement, the X100V became legendary, as rare as a hen's teeth, and those who did part with theirs found the camera had an investment opportunity akin to bricks and mortar, so I hope that distribution plans will be robust for the VI.
So anyway, I took this preprod model to West Africa, to The Gambia as I wanted to test it as a main documentary workhorse within a small camera bag of accessories including a Røde Videomicro for filming, the two focal length converters that screw to the existing 23mm lens to give equivalent focal lengths of 28 and 50mm, and an X100V.
I went with a question; do I really need to upgrade? I mean the X100V has been a faithful travelling companion for as long as I can remember. I've used it on photowalks to make my sketchbook pictures, I've taken it abroad as my vacation buddy and I've used it on professional shoots too. I've been happy enough with the quality, the resolution and ease of use. Could anyone really make it any better?
I suppose it's a touch like having a two-door hatchback that's decent enough, but then one day finding the local mechanic has whipped out the engine and popped something substantial in its place that magically doesn't make the car much heavier. Well, sort of.
This is not a super technical review. My reviews, those that I've done, never seem to be. I just thought you, like me, might be interested to see some pictures from this camera, from a place that would test the kit more than a rainy day in Swindon town centre (no offence meant).
The Gambia is hot, it's dusty and when you're out in the bush, there aren't a lot of recharge points. So how does this camera operate under those conditions? Has it retained the fun status that's difficult to explain to a Fuggle - the Fujifilm equivalent to a Potteresque Muggle, who just doesn't get the magic.
All the content in this reviewette, bar one, either filmed or stills, comes from the X100VI.
My thanks to MPB for their partnership on the podcast. I used MPB for my purchase of the X100V actually, something I've been very happy to sport as an EDC since the day it landed in my hands. For quality used photo and video gear, go to www.mpb.com
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Best video on the x100vi so far. Your unique style shines through. Mine is already on order to replace my V! You should do more of the photowalk podcast on TH-cam. The format is a breath of fresh air.
Very kind of you NewburyNick... I think trying to do the Photowalk show as a video every week would need a prod team. We're not quite there yet of course. There will be some segments and individual letters yes.
Really LOVE this video. The images. The clips , your voice. Your humour. Please give us more of this professional easy watching stuff
Thanks for your kind comment. Working on the next easy listen! :-)
LOVELY! Photos, movie, camera, narration, spirit...! Kind of made my day, thank you very much!
Thank you for that. I like the idea of the spirit of something, because that seems to me to be a collaboration between what or who the camera is being pointed to or toward, and the person pressing the shutter button.
Great piece, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Neale for sharing this video with us here. The way you spoke to us about that camera, your experience with it, it was a pleasure to watch. And the fact that the video, and the images from that African adventure were from that new X100VI, well that's just added joy.
Was important that the whole thing was from the camera. I felt that transitioned it from normal review, where the camera in question is usually being filmed by something entirely different, and sometimes a different brand! I'm working out what to sell to buy it. Keep movin' kids! ;-)
Welcome back to TH-cam and doing it in style. lol moments and beautiful sculptured sound, oh and the camera is not bad 😅in terms of photography, a marvellous collection of through the looking glass to Gambia. 🇬🇲
Thank you Sir Mali of Treedom. Most kind of you sir... and Africa awaits you!
Great story, with your normal aplomb. Thank you. Love the images from Gambia. As a 100F user, it certainly peaks my interest a lot, but there’s an XT3 to upgrade as well.
Thanks Paul. That F was a super camera. It's funny how certain cameras can remind of periods of history or time. That X100F reminds me of holidaying in France with our late Auntie Sue, walking in the hills and late Summer suppers watching the sun fold over the Pyreness in the background.
First time I’ve seen this channel, and have to say well done! Interesting, funny, and informative along with excellent output from the camera. Been looking for some good examples of video quality with the new IBIS unit and you’ve brought it in spades. Thank you!!
Thank you Scott, that's kind of you indeed. I certainly put it through its paces today.
@@photowalk.podcast did you handhold the Fuji for the video shots, or were you using a gimbal/small tripod of any sort?
@@scotttucker9613 Pointing the camera back at me, I was using a very simple GorillaPod tripod, as featured in the film. No gimbals at all. Anything that was filmed pointing outwards, is simply the camera in my hand.
@@photowalk.podcast excellent to know, thanks very much!
Lovely to have you (back) on TH-cam Neale! Your photographs are beautiful too!
Thank you Paul and lovely to hear from you.
Hi Neale, came to your website through Sean Tucker, I loved this video and your humour, new subscriber cheers from Andrew a Bolton lad now here in Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you Andrew, good to have you along. I have much to do, to build this channel. I, like you, am a real Sean Tucker follower.
Wooha! Sir, one of the most beautifully made YT’s I’ve seen. Great music too. I lived 18 yrs in SA; Joburg, Cape Town and PE but never experienced anything like this. I obviously missed an opportunity to visit Gambia. Probably too hot for me now. First time here. Subbed. More please Neale. Greetings from Surrey.
Well, that is praise indeed! 54 countries in Africa... 54... they are all so different, as you well know of course. Don't discount popping out. You're close enough to Gatwick and then only 6 hours on to The Gambia. Quicker for you, than driving to the border of Scotland?
Hi Neale. As a new subscriber I wanted to say how much I enjoyed your narration style. I look forward to watching more of your work. The images of the children brought a warm smile to my face. They seem so happy yet have so little by western standards; a lesson to us all. Best regards Robin
Thanks Robin. I think you've noticed this is a film more about people than a camera! ;-)
Lovely video! Great images... Thanks!
Thank you Paul.
FINALLY!! its so hard to find content of people in africa taking photos with cameras like the x100v , glad i stumbled upon this video
Well if I had the chance and finances, I'd be travelling across as much of the continent as I could with this camera!
Great review! Love the photos you captured. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure! 🙌
Thanks for that. Kind of your to comment and it was certainly a fun adventure.
Lovely pic's and experience. This has listed now in Australia with a release price of just on $3,000 - which is totally ridiculous. The last one of these I bought was back in 2013 and was the X-100s, and that was $1,200. I'm certainly not tempted to get this new one. Since swapping over to Nikon Z, the images from the FF sensor are just head and shoulders above anything on the APSC Fuji. My z6ii is not an oversize beast and with the smaller plastic Z40mm F2 lens, it serves as my carry around go anywhere camera. I'm not knocking this new camera - people will love it. For me, in this part of the world now where things are so expensive (the Nikon Z8, is 6K here), we kind of have to use what we have and make it work. If folks have money to burn, this will probably appeal to many. I just can't see the value for 3,000 dollars. I'd rather buy a used X-T3 and a nice Fuji-cron lens (the small F2 ones), for a lot less and they'll do the same thing.
Thanks for the lowdown on this. It sounds Philip, like you're sorted in terms of the kit you enjoy. And that's really all this is about I guess.
As a devoted X-Pro 2 user / owner and someone that shunned the X100v (there was something about it that didn't excite me (poor focussing being one)) I came across this video as I am now on thew pre-order list for the X100vi. What a brilliantly put together film. I have gone back through your back catalogue only to realise that there aren't too many TH-cam offerings! Please do more as I found your style both informative and real. Great storytelling and broadcasting voice, too.
It's always been a case of time with TH-cam. I'm planning on more for sure, particularly now the channel has rebranded to the podcast title. Thanks for your kind comments.
Like many others here, I was drawn to your video, because I have pre-ordered the X100VI. I have watched many and this has to be my favourite to date. Thank you...
That’s very kind of you. Thank you.
Bloody hell Neale. I've not even worked out all the bells, knobs, whistles, and other secret buttons what only work when you whistle to the Fuji X100 V camera nicely, yet here you are expounding the virtues of the VI..VI! You're giving me GAS!!!
I prescribe Immodium for the gas, a new camera for the photographic adventures.
So good to hear that voice again welcome back
Kind of you to say.
@5:54 the image is pure delight. The hard ask I have with the new X100VI is the price. It is 30% more than the RRP of the previous version X100V- nearly $3000 in Australia ! (Well, $2899 RRP to be exact). At this price it now really opens up options to MBP in the 2nd hand market. Great footage and audio as always. Fantastic Video.
John, you'll know this because you travel with your thoughts and camera too... but that scene, at the time you say, was something that stopped me right in my tracks. "I can't believe I'm here with these incredible people in this incredible place." That was roughly what I was thinking.
First of all Neale, welcome back on here. Really love the images you shared. The fact that they are lightly edited jpegs, in your own words, showcases how good Fujifilm are in bringing amazing jpegs.
I'll second that about the jpegs. I was super happy with the files that were coming out.
Fabulous images Neale - really moving and beautifully interlaced with your filming.
Thank you Anna. Very kind.
A fantastic and alternative approach to reviewing a new camera. You even had my wife and son watching it with me on the TV 😂
Praise indeed Gavin. :-)
What a joy to watch. Thank you for this production! I am new to the world of Fuji and this dreamy production helped me realize I absolutely do not need. But also , I absolutely do. Thank you again! Newly subscribed
It's that wonderful dichotomy isn't it? I may rename the video... because the more I read, the more I understand it's not perhaps a need, but an opportunity to adventure with a smaller camera?
Absolutely a joy to watch, thank you so much Neale for sharing
Pleasure and thank you.
Absolutely a joy to watch this video. Such a fun narration style, I felt like I was there with you.
I'm pleased it felt that way. Thank you.
Great video Neale! I especially enjoyed the final few frames :-). The up close stills for the kids were beautiful. Look like you had fun on the trip. Best wishes.
We did indeed have fun David. An inspiring trip in many ways.
love thiss
Thank you
Wonderful images and commentary Neale. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Kevin.
Best one on x100vi so far
Well that's very kind, thank you.
Great to have you back
Easily one of the best x100vi reviews.
Well thank you for the praise. Kind of you.
Now that is a good video showcasing a new camera!!!!
Thank you for that.
Complimenti bellissime fotografie! Raccontano molto!
Grazie, sei molto gentile e sono felice che il film ti sia piaciuto.
Always love your take on these things, Neale. Ps - I still have an original X100 , and would love an M8 😂
Thanks for that. Maybe I was a tad hard on the M8. I did enjoy using it, now and then... in the same way you love an old MG, but loathe it on the days it won't start, or stops half way through a journey when you've stopped off at a quaint English watering hole for lunch.
Lots of people can take good pictures and video, some have an engaging voice and tell a story, even fewer people can bring that together in a compelling production. You are the total triple threat. !! Finished it all off with a touch of Johnny Morris talking monkey at the end. Fantastic More TH-cam please !
Thanks Peter, please share that with the BBC, when you get a moment. ;-) Looking forward to now making more, seeing that the channel has rebranded to support the love of my life; the podcast!
Brilliant. Just brilliant!
You sir, are a treasure!
Not sure about treasure, but thank you for your comment.
Thank you for a great review. I’m viewing this after having put in a preorder. Your video has confirmed that I’ve done the right thing.
I have at the moment got a x100t (that I love) that compared with my XH2 is now a bit long in the tooth. This year I’m going to a desert environment I was concerned that had the potential to damage the XH2. I know some will say just be careful, but having been in sandstorms I know sand gets everywhere. I will add the 23mm is my go to vocal length.
What I saw from your video is this camera can do everything I want it to do.
Again thank you.
Thanks Vincent. And yes in a desert environment, you won't have to fear the dreaded lens change! One thing I will advise is to take a blower with you, and squirt some air into the top plate ISO/SS dial, as dust did manage to tuck itself into this dial. I sorted that with a blast of air regularly.
@@photowalk.podcast thanks for the advice. Any other will be greatly appreciated.
Your story telling is amazing, and inspirational. I think I’m sold on the x100vi being my first Fuji camera coming from a long line of Sonys.
Thank you for the comment. It truly is a super camera. Of course, it won't feel, or look like a Sony in any way, shape or output form.
@@photowalk.podcast 100% and I think that might be a good thing. May be a nice change and a fresh look on how photography is captured. Also is the background music on TH-cam? I don't know why but it makes me feel so motivated.
Love this, Neale! Congrats!
Thanks for the comment.
Beautifully shot and great commentary, Neale. What a brilliant adventure you are on. I'm not a Fuji guy but always enjoy your take on things. And, as a bald guy with a white beard, I'm all for more outstanding videos by white-bearded baldies on TH-cam! Every best wish.
Jon, we need to think of ourselves as the grey you look forward to seeing when you board an airliner, look left and think; "Phew, this Captain will make as many landings as he does takings off in his career."
Great honest review, really enjoyed the video!
Thanks for the comment.
Wow, wonderful images
Thanks, very kind.
That was great to watch. No, you don't need one, but you will get one anyway. I am sticking to my V for now. I use that too little these days anyway. See you soon in London!
Look forward to seeing you.
A quality production Neale!
Thank you. Kind of you.
Great to see you back on YT. Looks a great camera but not one we will be getting, at least until we finally pack up as wedding photographers. The Ricoh GR3x is our street camera, as it’s truly pocketable. And we have the Sony A7c2 for a small high quality camera for hybrid work.
Thanks for the comment... it was fun to make a film again, at last!
Great video of course.
Omg - you’re an awesome photographer. I’ve come from ff Nikon and have been using a Leica q2 for a few years now. I’m new to FUJIFILM and eyeing the x100vi now. Thanks for a wonderful video.
Kind thoughts. The Qs really interest me, I'd certainly like to spend 10 days in Africa with a Q3!
@@photowalk.podcast I love my q2 and you’d definitely 🥰 it. I sold my ff Nikon, 35f1.4 and 85f1.4 to fund my first Leica and have no regrets. It’s truely on another level.
But sometimes I don’t want to bring such an expensive camera traveling. The x100vi appears to be the next best option. Pancake lens f2.0 and pocketable. Something I can carry everyday.
Very entertaining! Well done. This camera is gonna sell like crazy. EDIT: subscribed!
Thank you. And I agree... I think this will sell well. Like hot cakes. Perhaps I shouldn't use that analogy.
Great work, nice photography. I think you may have had a duff X100 way back, I have two of them they work fine. They slow you down a little but they have a much more organic film feel than later on models. Slowing down to compose photography is something that creates real magic sometimes I think? This is a great film, and very humble. I never bought the V but I have all the other models too F. I felt like the VI(6) might be short lived by a newer model that I think might come out in August or later by FujiFilm, maybe one that has faster card reading slots like the Sony range and a menu that lets you hand pick only the Fujifilm simulations we want to use rather than scroll through 20 of them. You made a huge important point about the correct focal point for portrait 85mm, I'm pretty certain the new blood of photography enthusiasts have no idea that 23/35mm is not for portrait even if people do get it close sometimes. I love the Leica point you made also, this is what Fujifilm probably want to hear a lot, the reality of expensive gear that works the same or if not worse than the modest inexpensive gear that is for trend setters. I can't imagine Fujifilm will ever add two slots to this type of camera, they will probably save that for more commercially responsible geared equipment, I think Fujifilm have a 10+ Year plan rather than a 3 Year plan like other manufacturers. Great to see such a warming nice review out , and it's clearly appreciated by many reading the comment. Just not sure if MBP helps or hinders your work though, that might put a lot of people off your work even if there is come financial or facility gain. Note the positive Trust Pilot reviews for MPB are not all legit.
Thanks for your well thought out points about the camera, appreciate it. I was beginning to think I was a lone voice on the 85mm front. I do think you're right about the twin slots, though I'll remain a lone voice with the desire for it perhaps. MPB have been such an important supporter of the podcast, without them, we may not have had the ability to continue. I'm really not convinced that it'll put folk off, particularly when it's such a small part of the film. I'm impressed by wonderful folk who work there in the warehouses... many/most of them photographers in their own right with a real passion for picture making. I'm a long long long way from Adsense being able to support the work that goes in.
Now as for the duff X100 all those years back... hmmm, maybe. Maybe. I'm pleased I bought it though!
@@photowalk.podcast no problem , nice reply appreciated, if we'd all had the same experience with MBO but I regret they have let me and a lot of people down , but I understand your point if they are heavily supporting your channel
Great video and the image quality was great
Thank you Dave.
I love the Johnny Morris voices.
Nods to Johnny Morris do not happen enough on the platform. I'm just redressing the balance.
Outstanding film and even outstandinger stills! But come on. The Leica M8? One of the best cameras I’ve ever owned (and I’ve had a couple of Fujis). Yep it’s a dinosaur but the IQ is astonishing for such an old camera. It still brings a smile to my face every time I use it. I could never let it go.
I know Paul, it was a 'sort of' joy to use, more joyous for you by the sound of it... I did come a cropper with my good friend Giles for this comment yesterday. Boy did I get in trouble. I did find that fringing was a problem, although Giles suggested that could be the lens selection I was using.
@@photowalk.podcast 😂 Us Leica geeks are very sensitive you know! I met a good friend of Giles at Stonehenge before Christmas. They were army photographers together. Sounds like they had a great time! This guy was a Leica geek too 😂
I heard that if you have Ibis on continuously, it will heat the camera, but if you go to the menu settings in photo mode, you can turn Ibis only when shooting. That way, the ibis isn’t constantly working in the camera, causing the heat temperature sign to come on.
And you're right, this is something I didn't do, and I would imagine it would have made all the difference. Thanks Johnny.
This was awesome
I still have my X100, had a love hate Relationship with it, but tried it out a again few months ago (vid on my chan) anyway after all those intervening years using the T and the awesome F, then moving to the X-pro2 then the incredible Leica Q2, I found the X100 still pretty frustrating BUT the size shape feel of the thing is just fun to shoot love it still, ZI won't ever part with it. The X100vI looks great obviously =but to be fair at this stage the Q2 is my go too everyday camera, but recently I converted the X-pro to IR LOOOOVE IT.......maybe when the Pro-4 comes along I'll get that converted too haha. Great vid awesome thoughts cheers
I'll go across and devour that video. Having never photographed with any of the fabled Qs I have no reference point of just how much they 'change yer life'. I'm too scared to pick one up, lest I get a little over-tempted!
It's not a vlogging camera, but.. it can be your EDC which also happens to record. It's always a bonus. It's a camera to document life with and now it can do that for video too :-)
Totally agree. I do indeed use my V as an EDC already. The video was great coming out of that too really. Although the IBIS spells a move in to uncharted territory.
It is pro’s sidearm.
Thanks for the honest information. I think the green vervets were an inspired choice of companion 😊
They are very worldly you know. ;-)
Thanx for the review, but is it TH-cam compression or are the pictures not that sharp? I am worried about the lens not handling the 40mp very well. I see this in more reviews.
I'm really not a pixel peeper, so I'm not sure I'm the right person to ask. I did though go to look at some full res images, and I'm genuinely happy that they are sharp. Certainly sharp enough for me as an observer. TH-cam compression does make/have an effect.
A new camera, that must be nice!!
Always great videos and podcasts thank you.
Sadly Fuji seem to be becoming the company who can’t supply cameras, imagine Apple not being able to put iPhones in the hands of loyal customers, why is no one calling them out on this?
No negativity aimed at you, but as the only people who seem to get the cameras are You tubers and influencers I hope someone starts to think about us humble customers 😢
Hi Keith, I wince a little with the phrase 'call out' because it suggests they/people are doing something purposefully to deflect or deceive, and I just don't believe Fujifilm do this. There aren't many companies for instance who have the sort of facility as we do in the UK in the House of Photography - where you get a chance to talk to experts about the system, go to special events, training and so on. I think they find themselves in a damned if they do and don't situation with the X100VI... partly because if they wait for much longer, they'll have enthusiastic users complaining that they want to the new body and so on. They were very much caught in a storm following the influencers who partly created a rush on the system, and of course world issues on going with supply chains of particular parts. A 'victim' of their own success? Perhaps.
In terms of TH-camrs and influencers getting cameras - clearly they do at the start of the process, to create a buzz and so on - good commercial sense. But after that, many of us, I'd say pretty much all of us who are lucky to try the cameras, hand them back and join the same queue as you would. I know I have.
I have a feeling that the supplies will improve this time, world issues of course not withstanding.
@@photowalk.podcast thank you for taking the time to reply so thoughtfully. I agree in many respects, however when you have a product that people simply can’t get a hold of then I have to question why that is, for the period the v has been un/available I think Fuji needed to get this sorted for the vi, my brand loyalty is being tested, as I see that of others is, Fuji as a worldwide corporation need to address their issues with failing to deliver. Again thank you for your reply much appreciated.
@@keithjack9850 Well, I certainly understand your frustration when it's tricky to get hold of kit you'd very much like to invest in. Incidentally, I am having the very same problem with trying to get hold of a camera from DJI.
Well done! Excellent work.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience, For travelling I prefer the XE4 over the X100 series the reason is simply the lens choices, the newer 16mm f2.8, 23,35 & 50 f2 are just brilliant and still light weight enough to bring on most trips, I don’t take them all with me when out on street walks but it’s good to know I have some options in the case I want to plan on taking some portraits or landscape images.
Good points on the choice. I've not used an XE4, perhaps I should give this a try.
You are a brilliant photographer.
Well, most kind. Thank you.
Interesting video. The feature that makes me pick up my X100 (the original) is the fill flash opportunities with the leaf shutter. A much underrated feature.
Good point, and one in my tech gap I completely overlooked... which would have been handy for portraits!
@@photowalk.podcast I was thinking about that, portraits in harsh sun can be helped with fill flash for shadows or filling in under peaks on hats. It also can make colours pop in materials like clothing. I often set the flash for two thirds of a stop under exposure for fill, colours and catchlight. The main reason that I love my x100. Listen to me, granny and egg sucking lessons come to mind ☹️
Cracking video Neale 😎👍
Thank you.
Beautiful music!!!!❤
Good to see (and hear the dulcet tones) of Mr James. Regards the 2nd card slot, built-in memory could perhaps allow this welcome addition. If you don't require a second SD card mechanism and instead have some chip memory it might be possible. Overheating in this environment is expected if you use IBIS for filming (where it's required and the system has to continually adjust). For photography you can set IBIS to shooting only (rather than continuous for filming) which will bring down temperatures.
Thanks Stephen and yes, it has to be the IBIS for the filming. And yes, I could pop that IBIS on/off to a button perhaps. Good call.
Bravo 🎉
Thanks for such a nice video! Just one question: I've seen that you connected something like a Rode Videomicro to the X100VI, but I've read that this camera doesn't provide plug in camera to those sort of microphones. How did you manage to sort it out (besides the 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter, I mean in terms of power and actually working)? Keep the content coming!
A simple 3.5 to 2.5 adaptor worked just fine! All good.
Love the Outro :- )
He was a right pain to work with. This shoot cost me four bottles of pop!
this was a joy to watch. For me it was a rather.... financially stupid decision to preorder mine, but i think i didn't made a bad decision
Well if you're living within means, not a problem at all... I know you'll enjoy the camera.
Amazing video Neale, hope you enjoy your trip to Gambialand btw dont tell it to Kev but I like your video more ;)
Shhhhhhhhh, I'm just copy pasting this to him now. ;-) I do like his tech within his film. I think he's missing a trick by not paying for a Green Vervet to appear, though I suspect they're hard to find in Malmesbury!
A beautiful film Neale! I’m going to be sticking with my V for now but it’s a real test of my willpower! I will one day upgrade I imagine but I don’t feel I can quite justify it, for now at least! 😉
Katy I think we shall be in the same queue. I am saving my pennies. Busking. That's the way ahead, busking for my camera. Just need to learn a musical instrument first of course.
@@photowalk.podcastI’ll do the same and then maybe we can start a band! A busking band with the sole purpose of funding our camera habits! 🤣
@@katy_dphoto will it stretch to my camera bag habit too??
@@photowalk.podcast oh I forgot about that. I’ve got one of those too. I think we might need a record deal to cover this. Busking isn’t going to be enough! 😂
Sold my V a while ago for a good price (no scalper) because it felt a bit slow compared to my new XH2 back than. Now I can buy this VI with confidence :-)
I reckons so!
yay a Jonny Morris start
Gotta love the Morris!
Your video shows you can make great images. If you don't buy one you will continue to lust for it. Buy it so you can get on with making images with it. Keep the V in case the VI breaks or fails. But remember, its easy for me to spend your money
Thank you Tim. I certainly think the V has travelled with me way too much to actually be a trade in. I have had all the 100s, and each has come and gone as I've upgraded, but this one, this one seems to have sentimental value.
Been listening to you for several years and had always wondered what you looked like 😂
Sorry to disappoint! lol
Can you give me some advice? I sold the X100V because it would occasionally overheat here in Southeast Asia. In general, the camera seemed to run warm even when browsing the menus or taking a few shots. I was hoping the X100VI had solved this issue. Is it any better?
Hmmm, now, in the film I mentioned the over heating - and it has been suggested I turn IBIS off inbetween shooting movies and stills. I didn't get a chance to do that in the time the advice arrived, but perhaps that would have solved it. When shooting stills only it was otherwise not a problem.
Thanks @@photowalk.podcast
Excellent everything and funny
Thank you for your kind comment.
Just preordered!
I wanted the X100V but wasn’t willing to pay a premium for a used camera. I am paying less for a new camera than the used X100V. The big feature I’m happy about is the IBIS. Dual slots isn’t a feature I would use. Having the class II card slot is more important to me. I’d also would have liked if Fuji used the 235 battery. I realize the body and weight would have increased. So be it. How about a full sized 3.5mm audio jac? Maybe we’ll see this on the VII.
Do I need a new camera? Do I need the X100VI? No. I purchased a XH1 a couple weeks ago. A five year old camera. I’m sure I haven’t outgrown the capabilities of that camera. This will be the last new camera I will buy. I retired last year so my income is limited. When I wanted something I’d just work some overtime shifts. Now I have to be fiscally sensible. Buck up.
Really enjoyed the music used on your video.
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Ahaaaa.... I meant... really meant to mention the 3.5 jack since you mention it. I had brought the wrong size mic lead, and fortunately managed to order one in time for a retreat attendee to bring out with them, otherwise I'd have been stuffed for the simple placement of the Videomicro. Yes, the 2.5mm catches lots of folks out. A simple thing, but so important.
Beautiful storytelling, my friend. The still images and videos are beautiful.
One question are you able to turn off the IBIS?
Did you happen to notice anything in the menus that says print from Instax printer?
You can indeed turn the IBIS off, so, note to self, do this in the future when not filming. Instax and menu, I'm afraid I did not notice that no, but that's not to say it's not there.
It's confirmed already that the IBIS causes early overheating even in photo mode when it's set to continuous stabilizing. If you set it to 'Shoot only' it only stabilizes when you half press the shutter. This fixes that issue.
I thought that would be the case and thanks for that.
@@photowalk.podcast No problem! Only issue is that it doesn't help much when shooting video which is a slight bummer. But still looks like a very fun camera!
Thanks for your video!
Were you shooting 4k or 1080p when the camera overheated?
4k to be fair. Though I noticed it on one day down by the coast when I was shooting stills too. It was a hot, very hot oppressive day though and I had left the camera on for a while.
@@photowalk.podcast Ah right, yeah I won't be using 4k with this I think. But with 4k that's to be expected with this type of body. Though for pictures it'd be concerning! Thanks for the reply.
@@LUITESLIFE to be absolutely crystal though... the rest of the time, and deffo when shooting 1080, not one problem at all.
@@photowalk.podcast that's good to hear, thanks for clarifying :-)!
@@LUITESLIFE I mean, it's rated for 6k. so 4k shouldn't make it overheat as much. i'd like to see if 1080 also overheats because of IBIS being on continuous.
There is something unsettling about going to Africa and then taking pictures and videos of kids who are less fortunate....Their life isn’t a zoo exhibition for us.
Thank you for your comment and I was sort of prepared for this.
Within the podcast episode itself we talk of this as a subject. However, and there is a however, we also worked in cooperation with various people as the week went along. We discovered, we met, we shared food, we did so much more as visitors with inquisitive eyes. We're also (some of the team) now working on a crowdfunder to raise money for the school who had had their water pump stolen.
And were, I guess, guests and tourists, which has a currency and value to those we spend time with, as well as ourselves. An exchange if your will.
I suppose a very valid example would be to ask, as a reframed question or observation; "I wonder what might happen if a group of people from another country or culture arrived on our shores and started taking pictures of our children, what might we say?" You could reframe your question quite rightly that way, and one might shift uncomfortably in their seat.
Making pictures with and of and for people is a dance, particularly with children. I think that in itself became a partnership, as we spent time enjoying each others' company. It's important to note that when, and this happened with my filming in a good few places, when I was making a clip or doing a piece to camera, I would be joined by children who were as inquisitive about me, as me about them.
Respect comes to mind I think alongside inquisitiveness. I wasn't there shooting telethon footage looking for a story that needed to lever emotion. I was there making pictures of people, in happy scenarios, often noisy scenarios and always, unless it really wasn't possible, made sure I took the time to talk with whoever I made the picture of, and when I remembered, to turn the camera around, and share the experience.
Sorry for the long winded answer, but I do think it's important to consider both sides of the story; not simply what is somewhat assumed.
Do I really, really, really, really need one? No. Do I really need one? Yes.
It's a fine line isn't it ;-)
You mentioned you were using Provia but what else are you doing to your photos to give them that matte texture look
Not quite sure what you mean about the matte texture? I do crush the blacks just an incy wincy amount - not so much that it feels like a strong Insta-wash.
Appreciate it, I wish Fuji would give the option to do this in camera. If I understand it correctly, the shadows and highlights in custom settings pulls more in the middle of the curve and not the black and white points at the end. Great video by the way, I was going to stick with X100T but this video put me over the edge. There are so many little features I will gain from the upgrade.@@photowalk.podcast
Does this Camera hot too much during taking picture or videos? Thanks in advance for your honest answer.
Well, I had this in West Africa, where it was a good deal warmer often than filming in say the UK. It wasn't a huge issue no. I did however see the overheating warning more times than I otherwise did on the V. It didn't really stop play though.
Love the format here. Are the pictures straight out of camera Reala Ace's or?
Nope, they're Provia/standard. My camera is set firmly to that. Some of the other sims do, in only my opinion of course, weird things to skin, skin tones, and heaven forbid lips.
Nice to see a vlog from someone who has seen a bit of life, question, do you have to remove the front filter on the camera to use the teleconverter lenses?
Thanks Trev. Yes you do need to remove it.
One of my mates loves the idea of shooting weddings with this and a set of tele converters. The size and weight would be great, and allow great work flow.
I'm hearing a lot of complains about the battery and 40MP files are not for everyone.
The X-T4 is a better option for casual photographers.
I'm not sure there's a lot of complaints about the battery. I think the fact that those who love this form factor and have say an F or a V, will be pleased not to have to change the battery within that particular system. I don't know if this is a 'X camera is better than Y' conversation... I think this is more in celebration of a particular model and how improvements have brought the X100 even further forward than it was.
@@photowalk.podcast They are trying to compete against Leica Q models but that's not the point of the X100 series. I know Q3 is full frame but X100 series is going for it in the future.
I've seen at least 10 reviews where most people complains about how fast the battery drains and overheating problems.
Me thinks there was a touch of the Animal Magic going on there.
I've always wanted an X100 but I keep on talking myself out of it.
Ahhh the magic of Mr Morris huh? I've never forgotten my lunch with him. Have I told you that story? "Yes Neale, a thousand times."
What is the music please where the children are singing?
It's called Nena's Song by Hans Johnson, who is a guest on the Photowalk show in the week to come. A wonderful explorer with a sound recorder and camera on occasion too.
which color looks in real life better the silver or black fuji??
Well, usually this doesn't feature too highly in my thoughts, though my F and V were both black. This time around, I had the silver and I liked the retro look. When I buy mine, I'm going for a silver.
im going to pass. the x100v is perfect. v keeps the file sizes reasonable. i havnt seen much of a noticable difference in iq, unless youve seen much better dynamic range? The vi will certainly overheat at times and have worse battery life. the battery life on the v is already bad. also, made in japan and i just love that about the v
Thanks for your thoughts.
I don't want it. I never have.
Good to be confident.
WHY are people obsessed with dual slots and add-on lenses? Just buy an X-T5, for goodness sake.
I wouldn't say obsessed. And I do love to use the X100 as my EDC. So the ability just to pop on a different converter, wonderful. Dual slots, again not obsessed, just something that I'd like in this camera. Now, if you want obsession. I can point you toward various chocolate brands and camera brands. Now THAT is obsessed. Good to hear from you.
Been a long time listener and viewer for years but man I just have to say this; your background music was constantly competing against your spoken word. Not only was it too loud it was shockingly annoying.
Not trying to be an ass, sorry. I just couldn't even get through the first couple of minutes.
Thanks for your comment. Good thoughts. In terms of balance. It was absolutely fine on the scope as a mix, so I'm guessing this is perception, in terms of how different people hear/perceive different things/balance. For instance I go into a pub and I find it hard to concentrate on what is being said to me by the person in front of me, when conversation gets to a certain level. Other people would find that 'strange' and not share the same experience at all. Listening back, the start was a little close, and I'd remix probably... but... TH-cam don't allow me to replace a video sadly. I do wish the same policy existed as per Vimeo.
Dude those little jittery, digital sounding words that keep popping up on the lower part of the screen are so distracting, and the sound is non-organic and slightly like a robotic insect or something, that I've been having a really hard time concentrating on what you're saying, nevermind what im actually supposed to be looking at. Hard to follow your "story" with all of these other things happening simultaneously. Just saying
Always good to have feedback.
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Thanks for sharing!! Kind of you.