The Original Fujifilm X100 in 2022 - Street Photography
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 เม.ย. 2022
- The X100V is my favourite camera for street photography. In this video, I decided to ask the question, what it would be like to shoot street photography with the original X100.
Discovering its limitations but also the wonder and joy of this camera.
Street photography images shot on the original X100. All film footage was captured on XT3. All images are edited in Adobe Lightroom CC.
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I have the original X100 (bought new) and the X100V. While the V is a superior camera in many ways, I think I get more fun and satisfaction from the original X100. And (surprise, surprise), there are a number of other 10 year old cameras that are still pretty good. Just because it's old, doesn't mean it's bad.
So true Norm, I found my experience with the x100 to be great and lovely to see what an older camera can still do... It was an eye opening experience and like you say the last few times I've been out to shoot it's now a tough call on which one I bring with me 🙂
@@LifeWorkDreams Rich, Thanks for your reply. Check your X100 has the latest firmware update (version 2.11) makes it quicker and more responsive. I also run my X100's on the lowest dynamic range (100%), seems to enhance the "film - like" look. Thanks for the videos.
Just because it's old - doesn't mean it's being obsolete, that's it. Gear lust is really a bad thing, people always want better, faster AF, more MP, better video specs, etc..most of all, it doesn't really count. Look at the great old masters of photography - they had inferior tech compared to nowadays, and created such masterpieces of art - everyone could just think a moment about it. ;-)
Hi, hope u can help me. I bought a x100 used and I noticed that the Manual focus Ring does a clicking/knocking noise everytime you turn it and reach a different focus point. Is this normal?
@@analogchemische Quite normal. In a quiet room, you can hear the lens chattering away in MF as you turn the focus ring. The focus ring should turn freely in both directions - it has some resistance, but not much. If the lens is sharp in AFS (makes occasional noise there too), I think all is ok. The camera is so much better to use with the firmware update (see my post above). To check the version, hold down the DISP BACK button and turn the camera on, in that order. The version installed appears on the back screen. Also, only use a filter with the adaptor ring. Have Fun.
The X100 produced fantastic photos but can we also appreciate the outstanding colour grading, editing and story telling of the video? Well done Rich!
Thanks William glad you liked it 😊
I love my X100V (like everyone else)... but... I have my late dad's OG X100 in black paint (evidently a limited edition). I will sell the X100V some day for a Mark R or whatever letter is next, but my dad's OG X100 stays.
So yeah, I have my old man's camera set up in Monochrome (+1 shadows/highlights), a 20% cinebloom filter, pretty much in f/2 or f/8 most of the time, no screen or EVF, just OVF and I pretend it's a Monochrom =) Part of me feels the connection to my dad when I use it... my daughter tends to use it more than me. Long as she doesn't lose it, fine by me.
The OG X100... is a fussy camera. Sometimes it'll drive you nuts, a complicated camera. Not unlike my dad, but charming too. And just like him; the sum is greater than any individual part. In a way the X100V won't be.
fundamentals with limitation... love it! thanks
Great vid ! I shot with the original X-100 several years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. I moved on to the X-E2 and X-T2 which I also really enjoy.
I bought an X100 and fell in love. Normally i would not have a camera that did not fit in my pocket. Like my quirky XF10. But this camera changed me. This camera has magic inside. You have the 2 best versions in my opinion. Im sure people have similar feelings toward whichever model they own
Thanks Frank, yes the x100 does seem to have some magic in there, so happy with the results! Now I just have the difficult choice of which one I take out each day! 😂
Lovely video mate, with some awesome images too. Lived in Nottingham a few years back and got some big nostalgia feelings watching this. Keep up the good work.
Ah awesome, love nostalgia for places you've lived in the past
Thanks for sharing your experience with this camera. Found myself a X100S last week. 😊
First Time watcher! Great video man i loved it and LOVED YOU SHOTS, amazing work! I think i may get this as a Christmas Toy! Thank you!
Thanks Sebastian, hope Santa is good to you 🎅✌️
The quality of the images obtained with this X100 is truly amazing. My favorite: 4.41. Thank you for this video.
Christian, Thanks for such kind words! and yeah I love the shots from that cafe, some wonderful light. I think I might get one of those printed ✌
Another amazing video. Thank you again
Cheers Jared 🤘
Great stuff Rich. Really enjoy your style of story telling and those Fuji colours :)
Thank so much Adam ✌️ welcome to the channel
Love the love for the og X100! This is the camera that made me fall in love with photography all over again. I'd never splurged on a camera before but I just fell in love with it so I had to have it. And it was my go-to camera when I was traveling even though I was lugging around a DSLR as well, I always found myself reaching for this instead. I sold it a few years ago but man, I had some good times with it and have such fond memories. Was it a bit janky? Sure. Terrible battery life, yes, but nonetheless absolutely loved it once I learned its quirks. I have a X-T3 now and although I absolutely love it, I'm still kind of missing the X100 series.
Solid much needed content. Thank you
No worries glad you liked it ✌️
Just watched all your videos, you've got a new subscriber. The content and the pictures are simply amazing
Hey Waylon! thanks so much for the kind words! and welcome to the community!
I just dusted off my og x100 and bought a couple replacement batteries for it. Ready to go shoot with it.
Amazing! would love to see some images!
Thanks for this, great video. Subscribed.
I've been shooting with the X100 since day 1, and I already knew it was gonna be a classic!
The film-like images is exactly what I love about it 4:36
Great video man. I am still using my X100 that I bought new back then and you’re describing the same impressions that I have when I compare it to newer cameras :)
Cheers seb ✌️
Thank you for this! I have been shooting recently with a Ricoh GR digital from 2006. I’m super impressed by it!
Ah Awesome! i also have a GRiii i really love it too, working on a big project with it at the moment, will make a video on in when its done.
Nice vid. Was there any post-processing on these pictures or is that the Fujifilm film sim from the x100?
Great shots. I love using an older digital camera now and then. The limitations remind me to get the most out of whatever gear I have for that day
Thanks Lonnie, so true I think it can add to such a positive mindset whilst out shooting just enjoying the moment. Glad you enjoyed the content on the channel ✌️
Congratulations on a beautiful set of pictures. This video deserves a lot more viewings.
I have an X-E1 with the same sensor. It’s a battered old thing that cost me around £60 a couple of years ago. But it captures the same mood and rich colours that you’re getting.
Ah thanks so much! And this is awesome need about the X-E1! ✌️
"I have an X-E1 with the same sensor." Please do your homework, before posting. :-) The X100 (2011, prototypes shown at the german Photokina 2010) had a 12 MP APS-C Sensor (Sony) which is literally the same, as into the 2008 released Nikon D90.
Second, the X-E1 which i just use right from the start (own the silver & black bodies) does use a 16 MP X-Trans I Sensor. X-Trans is different from an ordinary Bayer CFA, and best being used with Iridient (Developer, X-Transformer), Capture One, or Photo Ninja as RAW Developer, or the free RAW Therapee.
@@marcp.1752 Apologies. You are correct. My mistake.
The X-E1 has the same X-Trans sensor as the X-Pro 1. But the original X100 has a different sensor.
Thanks for pointing this out.
@@Muchtoobizy Yes it does. No problem. Like i said, the X100 does have a 12 MP APS-C Sensor, ordinary Bayer CFA. And this Sensor was also build into the D90 Nikon before. :-)
Love the photography!
Thanks so much for the support
I do all of my street work on a X-T1 with Canon FD glass. The screen doesn't work, focus peaking doesn't work, along with a host of other non-functions. It is like shooting an AE-1P. I absolutely love it. The best thing it has taught me is not to preview images when I am out for fun. Truly liberating.
Thanks Paul! It totally is liberating, and I'm all for not checking the back screen.
Great job! I love mine too! Always thinking of a newer version, but what can it give you to me!? More fun? Better pictures? No.
Like many other old digital cameras. Shoot, have fun and enjoy . The experience is great. Thanks for your work.
Thanks so much 🤘
Great shots, loved every single detail in this video also i would love to see how the photos come straight out of the camera without editing ♥️
Shear quality grading and images man🖤
Awesome thanks so much !
we've been using the x100 professionally since its release. it remains a very capable camera once you become familiar with its quirks. when it was released, very few considered using the back lcd to compose images; SLRs were still mainstream and using the OVF was the way to go. i still find that the camera works best in manual focus mode with the OVF and using the AF button to lock focus once you've punched in with the magnifier. that way, the EVF is only used to confirm focus. our x100 finally took a fatal hit to its rear LCD this year during a shoot and it looks like we'll be retiring it.
Sounds like your x100 has had a great life! I love it and will continue to use it for many years to come ✌️
I love my XE3 + 23mm F2 as an X100(whatever) alternative - it's definitely worth considering the older cameras paired with the 23mm f2!
Thanks Ali
Great video 🌹
Great film vibes from your images, looks like notts too.
Thanks so much Thomas!
wow, nice video and photos!!!
Thanks so much
POWERZ!💯👊🏾🕺🏿
Nice one 🤘
Today September 2022 I bought the original X100 for the third time! I've owned all the X100 series and there's just something about the beautiful pastel colours the original X100 gives me.
Ah Clyde! This is amazing. I love mine so much it's become the camera in our home that is picked up to capture all kinda of moments, and like you say such wonderful colours that never disappoint. Thanks so much for saying hello ✌️
Nice video. Thanks dude ;)
thanks so much my friend!
I bought my X100 three years ago. I like it . I can’t imagine using it ( or any version) with the EVF. There are more competent mirrorless with interchangable lenses. Some are really compact. The charm of this camera are the OVF and the leaf shutter.
100% the more I use the camera this way the more I love it.
great video mate , 212 subs !! should be 212000 .....
Haha! It's only the beginning of my journey but thanks, spread the word and maybe one day 😂🤘
I sell film cameras for a living. As much as I love it and am blessed to be surrounded by lots of beautiful and sought after cameras, I have to admit, the process of developing and scanning my film really is a tedious issue for myself, especially when I'm busy. I have a handful of nice film cameras I still use regularly, but most of the time if I want the convenience of both time and portability my trusty, original X100 is with me. It really takes no effort to get the images to match my film work and the form factor is a blessing. I'm sure the later models produce "better" photos, but there's something about it that keeps bringing me back over my other cameras, film or digital.
Its such a wonderful camera! and one i hope to use for many years to come.
Hi which film recipes did you use for this shot? It’s so great and composition are so good too. Can you share your camera settings for these sharp images to get on x100v? Thanks 😊
Hey thanks for the message. I shot all my images in RAW and then edited in lightroom. Although I do plan to do a video on recipes soon. As for getting sharp images, I mainly shot these at f5.6 and used a high shutter speed. Hope that helps 🙂
Thanks for this video :) I'm currently waiting for my x100, will be deliver in a couple of days and I'm very excited (also my first Fuji)!! Did you shoot on raw and edited later or used a Film simulation?
Hey Ve Ro! super exciting first x100! hope you have lots of fun.... i shoot all my photos raw and edit in lightroom, although i do have a video on my channel looking at Fuji Recipes
@@LifeWorkDreams Thank you so much to reply, I will have a look for the Fuji Recipes video :)
Hi, just discovered your channel. I want to say thank you for the way you are creating videos. I like to dig into parameters and specification but "the story" is sometimes missing. This is what I've found in your videos. Different way, different perspective...Thank you for making these stories🙂
Hey, thanks so much this means an awful lot and so glad to hear you like my work!
a 35mm equivalent cropped to a square is the same as my old 6x6 TLR with an 80mm. Would you recommend getting this as a second camera (I already have a Fuji Xt2 camera with a 35mm lens) or getting a 23mm lens for the camera I already have?
I'd say it all depends on if you want to small form factor you get from the x100... Could you plan a 23 from some where and see how you like it first?
Great vid!! whats that song btw?
Every year or so I bring this camera back out, refresh the date and batteries and take it on a work trip. Does anyone remember that this was the only X100 had a CMOS sensor and not the Xtrans that came afterwards? I’ve heard before that’s where some of the color differences come from. And the two teleconverters are also nice; makes this camera a 3 in 1.
Oh nice! i've not tried the teleconverters, but would really like to give them a try, i've been shooting a lot with the original x100, keep thinking about doing another video with it.
I bought my X100 the moment it was released. It got the aperture replaced (because of the sticky aperture issue), and sent it away a couple of times to have it cleaned and serviced. I still use it, even while I have a Z6 and other camera's. Have you tried using the X100V the way you used the original X100? And what are your experiences and differences from the V to the original, or are there things like image output quality that only work on the X100 and not the 'V'? In my mind you should be able to use the 'V' the same way as the original.
Hey René thanks for saying hello! I do shoot my V in a similar way from time to time but I find with it having so many more options as a modern camera i like the versatility this brings. But it is nice from time to time to go out and shoot with limitations which come with the original. As for image feel from each I'll have to do some more testing!
Amazing video ! I also have a x100, it would be very nice to see your editing process ! Cheers ;)
Hey Rafael, thanks so much. Im working on a new project looking at just this so stay tuned to the channel and hopefully you get an idea of how i work.
@@LifeWorkDreams amazing ! Looking foward to it ;) And keep the good work, your videos are top notch !
the vibes the images creates are insane, do you have a tutorial or some tips for editing like this? And do you have some sample images how they look straight out of cam? how much film simulations does the camera have and are they looking good straight out of cam? would love to hear from you :)
Thanks so much for the kind words... I am currently working on my next video talking about my process from taking the images though to how i like to edit and the feeling i want to get from my images
@@LifeWorkDreams nice to hear, just subscribed to your channel :P im thinking about getting a x100 as my first fuji camera, because the x100f and x100v are sold out everywhere since months.. what do you think of it?
@@how2dodis thinking the same. Mostly because x100 is around 1,000 eu less than the x100v and I'm not made of money 😅
As a Leica M shooter for decades, I was first in line to buy the original X100 when it was released based on the images of it in the still valid monthly photography magazines from that time.
My experience was not positive. The first thing was the shockingly fast to die battery. I could take my Nikon DSLR out with a half charged battery and take hundreds of images. I never got more that 100 shots from the Fuji with a fully charged battery. It would often go completely dead with little to no transition on the indicator. Next the autofocus was deadly slow for any dynamic scene. I had to go manual focus and use a moderate aperture to set a zone via the scale in the finder. The problem with that is that the action of just walking around would cause my set focus to "drift" so it may not be where it was 10 minutes ago.
I still have my X100, and for a while I'd take it out from time to time to see if I may have misjudged it, but no. It caused me great frustration. I could shoot faster and more confident with my manual Leica M, setting everything manually.
Luckily, after a break I gave Fujifilm another chance. The newer models are all majorly better for my use. I have the larger X-T class bodies, but for my compact EDC street camera I went with the X-E series with both an older X-E2s and an X-E3 doing what I had hoped the X100 could have done. Like you said in your video, my X-E2s gives me the film-like look that I like, but with more usability in terms of speed.
This is all just my opinion. I'm glad you like your X100.
Cheers Albert, Very jealous of your Leica! Glad you managed to find a Fuji that works as your EDC. ✌️ Thanks so much for sharing your story it's great to have more insight from everyone here on the channel.
hey, which film simulations did you use? and was there any post editing done to the pictures you took?
Hey Muhammad, so I didn't use any film simulations I just shot them in RAW then did final colour correction and light adjustments in lightroom. Hope that helps ☺️
@@LifeWorkDreams thanks for the reply :) loving your photos!
@@muhammadnufail6460 No problem at all, thanks so much for being part of the community ✌️
One step closer to a digital Leica M!
As a practicing pro I have 2 Nikon D850’s and a vast amount of prime glass, but if my place burned down and I could rescue just one camera it would be my X100! Got it in Manchester airport 01/07/13 going for £300 (ex demo) and it’s never never let me down! It saved my life after I snapped the lens off the mount of my D810…
Yes it’s the poor man’s Leica, it’s got paint chips and the speaker that gives a shutter sound and audio playback has given up after a drop but it’s priceless to me to the point it has its very own Peli 1300 ❤
Ah amazing!
I have x100 original over 7 years it’s the best
Hi, hope anyone can help me. I bought a x100 used and I noticed that the Manual focus Ring does a clicking/knocking noise everytime you turn it and reach a different focus point. Is this normal?
I owned an x100 when it was first released, and whilst the images were (astonishingly) impressive the quirks made it annoying - interesting that it forced ( and benefitted) you to slow down your shooting process.
Love my x100 and the images it produces.....for less than the prize of a 2nd hand 23mm lens :)...I use it alongside my XE1 and XT1 and for stealthy moments the X70 :)
Awesome! Would love a go with the x70!
@@LifeWorkDreams it's basically a x100t in a smaller package, without the viewfinder....
Good video. Thinking of buying one. Do not want to spend any large amount of money on one. I have advance cameras. Just want a nice carry around.
Thanks so much Ken! And it is a perfect carry around camera!
I bought this camera when it first came out. It came with me wherever I went. It has travelled with me to the US (2x times), Hong Kong and China, Israel and the West Bank, Prague etc. I recently sold it to a student that wanted a small travel camera. I see now I sold it very, very cheap, but it went to a good owner. I miss it now, but what can you do?
haha at least you had it as part of your journey! such a fun camera
I have the original X100 (well, limited Black Edition) without the SAB (sticky aperture blade) issue, and whileas of course the 2020 X100V is the best iteration of the X100 series yet, i still love my old, sometimes a bit quirky X100....it's like an old whine...it get's better over the years....i'm not selling it.
Hi, hope u can help me. I bought a x100 used and I noticed that the Manual focus Ring does a clicking/knocking noise everytime you turn it and reach a different focus point. Is this normal?
@@analogchemische Well, my X100 does make some clicking noises also, when turning on/off. I'd consider having your X100 being checked by the local Fujifilm Support into your country.
@@marcp.1752 Thanks! I think those clicking sounds when on/off or obturating are normal! But for me its weird that everytime I reach a new focus point using the manual focus ring there is an internal sound. It's like if the AF motor was still engaged when using MF or something. It doesn't seem something by design since I haven't find nobody talking about this (tick every time u change the focus point manually) nowhere..
@@analogchemische My black X100 always have this sound, it tries to move the focus lens groups when powering on/off it seems. But it's still working fine, it was like that since day 1.
@@marcp.1752 But I am not referring to the sounds when ON/OFF, I am referring to the sounds that the lense produce when turning the Manual focus ring in Manual Focus mode. ¿does your camera make tickling sounds as u turn the Manual focus Ring? I really appreciate your help.
I have the original too LE black.
Awesome! very jealous of the le black!
The video shots was also shot with the x100?
Hey, no all the video is shot with my XT3
are you still doing photography with the og x100?
I'm the 1000 sub🤣🙌🏾
Amazing! Thanks so much chillo!
@@LifeWorkDreams Keep It Making Those Content.
It's gud asf🙌🏾
x100 have a one week, finaly I think falling in love...
Amazing! would love to see what images you make!
To get a more _Film-esque_ subtle look, one could buy the (cheap, but fine) 7Artisans black mist 1/8 strength filter, it would add a layer of hallation and diffusion with light sources rendering onto the pictures, for a fragment cost of the Tiffen pro mist filters. And no, iam into no ways attached to 7Artisans, i've just bought the 67mm black mist for my ordinary, old Nikkor zoom, and would add this to my X100, too. Because i love to shoot film, and that specific look with various Film emulsions, like Tri-X, XP2 Super, Acros, Pro Image, Ektar, etc.
Hi, hope anyone can help me. I bought a x100 used and I noticed that the Manual focus Ring does a clicking/knocking noise everytime you turn it and reach a different focus point. Is this normal?
Hey Javier... Its not the aperture ring is it with the two handle bits on it ? As that does click as it goes round
The manual focus ring is very small at the front of the lens
@@LifeWorkDreams Thanks for your fast answer!! Yes I am referring to the focus ring, not the aperture. As I turn the focus ring with Manual Focus mode activated (it says MF in the screen), there is a little click sound every time a new focus distance is reached. Doesn't seem normal as nobody mentioned it in forums...
I have very little time to return the camera. Thanks a lot for fast answer and amazing video!
No worries I'll check mine for you, I'm away on holiday this week but when I'm home I'll have a look!
It's normal, don't stress about it!
Are the videos from the camera as well?
No from my xt3
For the ultimate film like experience, have some 36 shot batteries made..... :)
If you're just shooting non-moving subjects, like architecture, the camera is fine, no?
The camera is great at shooting all subjects... I'd just recommend using the optical viewfinder over the screen 😊
I've got an x100v, but I've been scared to use it because it has doubled in value since I got it (for €950!). But how silly is that? So I'd like to thank you for getting it back into my (tiny) camera bag!
Ah amazing thanks John 😄
4:41 and again FILM is FILM, digital is digital. Why people 'keep saying I miss film'. then just go do it. I have the Leica m3 and I develop all my b/w film in my bathroom. If you want film just do film, and if you want digital, then make it worth it. don't need to be so sensational?
it's kinda annoying people just slap an instagram like filter on all photos trying to create so they call 'film' look. All these green casting, low saturations or over saturating photos just hurt my eye. I use my Leica MP typ240 and X100 extensively btw
another youtube photographer b!!! you not photographers you are youtubers !!! try shootig box match wita a manual focus nikon f2 or laica m4 !!! you dont take pictures camera takes pictures for you n!!!
😂😂😂 What a hipster video. It is not the camera which makes the pics. It is the photographer 😊