Fuji X100F in 2019 - More than a poor man's Leica
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Is the Fujifilm X100F the perfect street photography camera? Well, I think it is a camera that teaches us that photography is not about perfection. It is all the imperfect people and candid moments what make life beautiful.
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The lens on the X100F is actually integrated inside the body, that's why it seems so much smaller.
Plus it is leaf shutter, which is a much different design.
And the leaf shutter is also the reason why this camera is so notoriously expensive.
Great review man, I think that if a camera makes you want to go out and take pictures, that's the right one for you.
Have been impressed with the Fuji line watching your review series. This looks like another great product. Trying to step up our photo game always learn a lot from these vlogs.
Man, you’re a great reviewer. Easy to identify with your perspective and viewpoints. The right balance of technical vs practical, and I think that comes from willingness to point out features or performance that when better or worse, you’d never even notice in the real world. Your comments around subject reaction to this x100 vs a big DSLR are spot on and often under appreciated as a “feature”. Thank you for the great video.
What an excellent review. The X100 series are so liberating to use, no choices over which lens, no heavy bag, just a camera and a couple of batteries leaving you to concentrate on creating the image.
"Golf GTI of cameras" is a great analogy! A driver's car, a photographer's camera.
Moishe Lettvin glad you enjoyed it :)
Ahahahaha, your Golf GTI reference killed me. Thinking of picking up one of these today. Great video man, thanks!
I’m new to your channel but wow. Awesome video! You talked the whole time and I was intrigued through the end. Great speech skills. Keep these videos coming forever.
The X100F has made me insanely happy. No, it's not cheap, but it is awesome. I bought mine this year and have no regrets at all. It is so much fun, I never leave home without it - whereas my old Canon system often gathered dust because I couldn't be bothered to take it with me. I have the X-T30 too but it's the X100F that I truly love.
Nicholas Kellingley It seems to do that to people haha
Nice review man, I had a few answers for some things you weren’t sure about but others have already answered them. It’s great to see people are still reviewing this camera. I have loved this series ever since the x100s which was my first and I have upgraded each time. It is my favourite camera in the Fuji X lineup. Looking forward to what is in store for the next model.
The design is cool and easy for traveling.
You have been opening our eyes to Fuji cameras, I feel like I need to get one because of all the great things you have taught us lately
The Mamuchos Haha you won’t regret it
Amazing video. I love how candidly you talk about your experiences with the camera. The discussion about the comfort of shooting with a small camera was very insightful. Thank you!
Really impressed by what a comprehensive review this was...not just on the specs and quality, but your analysis of nuance and everyday situations (i.e. covering windows with LCD screens as opposed to looking through windows to see real-life happening before you).
I definitely agree about how understated they are.
I carry an X100F/X-Pro2 combo for weddings, and it makes things like cocktail hour a breeze. People usually don't even notice that I'm the wedding photographer, and if I had a D850 I wouldn't be able to capture the same style of photos.
Exactly my reason for this rig. I get more looks like "Oh what a neat looking camera' expressions when I take pictures of people. Now, with my D800 with even a small lems, their reactions are more like, 'Why are you taking a picture of me'? This is THE street camera for me.
@@corot33 there have been a handful of times that I've considered selling it, but every time something comes up that stops me. Just last night I was shooting a wedding, and the reception was outdoors in almost complete darkness. The combination of the OVF and built in flash on the X100F made the dance floor shootable after the sun had set. You can do crazy stuff with that combo. I was shooting handheld at 1/8th of a second and because of front curtain flash there is no motion blur or hand shake. I have no idea what I could have done without it.
Love when you show your photos here.
I love your street photos and how close you get to your subjects. Makes for a much more intimate and compelling image.
ImAwesomeAli Thank you, it’s the perfect camera for that.
Great job on this review mate! Definitely sold me on it, looking forward to shooting it :)
Really like that moody feel and the low light effects. Your photos look amazing. I guess once you find a camera with features that speak to your style, you're golden regardless of the price. Buying an used camera to play with is the way to go.
Maria and Nabol - Food & Travel Videos Thank you! I make car analogies a lot and cameras are very similar to cars in a lot of weird ways. It’s a very personal choice and they depreciate in value very quickly haha
Another great day video. I have the X100S. Such a great range of cameras. The 100s has enough features for me at a fraction of the cost of the later models. Keep these videos coming. Great images by the way. It seems that the overwhelming majority of your viewers definitely care what you have to say. Unbiased and real world reviews
I think in 2019, the X100f makes for a tricky proposition when the recently discounted X-T2 and XF23 F2 can be had for the same price. That said, regardless of all the advantages an X-T2 has over the X100F (eg: weather resistance, ability to exchange lenses) and the XF 23 F2 has over the X100F's 23mm (eg: better sharpness at f/2, faster focusing), the X100F still has something special (not including it's Hybrid Viewfinder and Leaf Shutter).
There is something about a 'fixed' lens that forces the photographer to not obsess or over-think. For me, it's a more engaging experience as it frees me up to just shoot.
Kris I know exactly what you mean.
Limitations are liberating. It takes one more variable out of your thought process. The x100f is small enough that even for semi-pro travel photographers, if money isn't too big of an object, it is a great, great second body to have around on your persons. I personally walk around with an a7iii 28-75 tamron and an x100f and yeah. When you get into populated and dense areas for street photography, the x100f is the perfect stealth assassin.
@@henlolneh - lol, I also have a7III and lean to x100f for something smaller. A7's starting from first generation became quite heavy and fat...;) The style of fuji is also nice change.
The X100F is my dream camera. I have it’s little brother, the X70, and love the size and simplicity of design. I take it with me everywhere.
I've thought about that X70 , as I've been using an X20 lately and love it. But the X70 seems like an upgrade for a quick street carry everywhere camera. I've thought about a Ricoh GR koi but I've had Ricohs and they break down too easy. X70 and X100F are in my future , that's what I just decided !
LarryMac
@@larrymccormick3226 You guys may be interested in Ming Thein's review last week of the XF10. He usually disses Fuji, but he liked the XF10. He said that the image quality is close to the Nikon Z7. It sounds like it started with bad AF and then got significant firmware improvements: blog.mingthein.com/2019/10/02/review-fuji-xf10/
So true - they did a really nice job on the design of the camera
I just got this camera and am starting to play around with it. So far I'm loving it! Great video also! Looking forward to watching more of your vids. Keep up the good work! :-)
I like your street photography. You should show more of it.
Kodachrome40 Thank you!
Thank you so much! I can't wait to buy this soon
Excellent overview, glad I stumbled across your channel .... subscribed. My journey with FUJIFILM started with the X100F, a year later all my DSLR bodies and lenses were gone and I was all in.
David Rossiter Haha thank you, Fuji seems to do that to people
Great review, and I really like your laid back style. I completely agree with you about how the small form factor puts people more at ease. I am currently shooting street with Sony A7R3 and Sigma 35 art and its really hard to not be obvious and get more close up. I really want to get the X100F for this reason but the only thing holding back is the rumour that the next edition will have a flip out screen which makes for discreetly shooting from the hip (which I like to do) a game changer. I love Vivian Mayer's work which incidentally was all shot on that Rolleiflex camera at waist height looking down into the viewfinder which gives a great perspective. It also doesn't look as obvious to people as camera help to the eye. Keep up the content, you just got a new sub!
Thank you! I really enjoyed the film about her. And yeah, the flip out screen would be great. I tried shooting from my waist/chest with the strap on and haven't been very successful haha
Man, the way you presented your photos along with the soundtrack is a 10/10
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Great Review. Thanks. I got my Fuji x100f last month.
Great point about the smaller and more unassuming camera being better for street photography. Those are some great shots you took!
Food and Footprints Thank you!
I really want to see what they do with next model when It's' released ❤️ nice job!
Having a smaller camera doesn't help me to calm my subjects. Either that or the gun sounds I make when I hit the shutter.
idk, I'll do some tests.
I use one and love the quality and the leaf shutter! It's a fantastic camera
Agreed, I own many cameras, and my X100T is still my favorite for travel and in cases where I want something small.
Hey Ralph cool review 👌😃 This is a nice camera. Size feels comfortable to carry 😉👍 I like this style of camera🙂
Great video mate. Lets not forget this camera has a Leaf shutter..... / flash, say no more.
Do you use the flash with the TCL 50mm fov?
Great review as always Ralph! Fuji has come a long way after the first inception of X100, can’t wait for the next iteration and your review as well 😂
Two Hungry Diners thank you!
I like your car analogy. Really made sense to me. Good review 👍
I love my Fuji X100F!! Its very understated and a joy to use. I noticed they hold their value very well, even the the first and second gens are selling for decent money.
I agree with you about optical viewfinders.
Probably the best review on TH-cam. Its easy to nitpick specs but you actually give useful feedback from actual use.
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Your black and white pictures are amazing! Love all of them. Fuji it's a bit expensive but the same time looks like worth the price.
The Recipe Journal Thank you! Yeah they’re not cheap but they are fun to use
I enjoyed your metaphors comparing this camera to a Golf GTI, I own both, and absolutely love both. Cheers
Nice job on a well balanced review. I love carrying my black X100T as often as I can.
Thank you!
My first Fuji X was a X100T in black. Bought it at a camera store in Denver within the first week it was released and hit the shelves. Mind blowing camera, I still have it. 50,000 shutter count so far.
@@barrycohen311 I bought mine second hand after selling a X100 I also bought used. Such a great value.
Great review. Hope to hear more from you. Thanks.
Thanks for an honest and comprehensive review! The iso display is not a bug. Actually what it shows is you're in automatic mode and the highest iso you set. No way it can show what iso it's going to choose before you take the picture 😉
I disagree. If the camera is constantly metering (while EVF/LCD is on, for example, the camera meters to balance the EVF/LCD output), it has enough information to give a *guess* about what the ISO should be.
I say this as a loving owner of the X100F, but I can see how this is both annoying and fixable.
dude you are in my mind. i love the gti!
Thank you for mentioning that ISO bug, I was so confused! Just got the camera recently and learning how to use it
Awesome thanks for uploading this vid been looking for guidance on how to use mine ✅
I had 4 different DSLR bodies, two of them pretty high end, that sat on my shelf most of the time and only came out for special occasions.
My X100F on the other hand is pretty much always with me, it consistently gets the shot and as you mentioned it has an interesting social impact vs. a DSLR in different company. +1 to recommendation.
Great Video Hyun!!!!
Thank you!
Great! Love your photos!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them.
I just picked mine up for $900 in Silver 10/10 condition with the manuals, box, and extra accessories. Such a beautiful camera. I was going to get the X100V but the price is not worth it and I really like the D-Pad on the F because they remove the D-Pad in the V.
I love your reviews and I'm just an amateur who loves to take photos on my phone! Greetings from Mexico!
Top preview your honesty and attitude shines through... still got my X1OOT XT2 combo.. love Fuji cameras..... now where did I leave my GTi....
Your opinion mattered! Buying one today. Thanks.
Great review and great photos!
abdullah erdoğan Thank you!
Enjoyed the review. I was also puzzled by the high ISO display and thought the camera was defaulting to highest ISO. Thanks for clarifying.
Great video for a great camera ! I'm getting an XT-2 soon because I found a great deal at a pawn shop and put it on layaway. And I already shoot an X10 and an X20. I really love both those cameras but have been lusting for the X100F for quite some time now. Thanks for another great video with some excellent pros and cons and lots of common sense ! Beautiful photos as well sir !
CC Chi Thank you! Enjoy your XT2 :)
Hyun, my name is Larry McCormick and somehow I can't seem to get my wife's name off of my stuff. Tried numerous times too ! Anyway, really enjoy your videos, great teaching videos. You have a lot of common sense and make it so much easier for newbies to understand. Keep up the good work. Larry
@@larrymccormick3226 Haha thanks Larry
Great point that I think many people miss. I've been trying to do a little street shooting for a few years now. I started with the original 5D and 35mm f2 IS lens, then a 6D with the same lens. I put black tape over all the logos because you see so many people staring at your camera - regular people and other photographers. I don't bother with tape on my X100F, and I hang it around my neck like a tourist. Nobody says a word...ever! No more, 'do you work for the newspaper?' A great travel camera, too. Mine has been to Mexico a couple times in the last year, and I will only get rid of it when a newer model is available. In fact I nearly sold my Canon gear as it was just collecting dust on a shelf. I'm glad I didn't as I still have much appreciation for full frame, but I am a Fuji guy now. I even bought a Fuji GA645i medium format camera to accompany my X100F when traveling.
You never mentioned the “electronic rangefinder”, where it shields the lower right corner of the OVF with a small ND glass, so you can see a tiny EVF inside the OVF.
One of the first things I learned to do was how to adjust my ISO and shutter speeds by using dials while looking through the viewfinder.
From what I know, the reason why the lens on the X100F is so much smaller, is because it‘s not interchangeable which allowed them to make the whole thing custom. Apparently the distance between the rear lens element and the sensor is extremely small, the rear lens element is basically in the body of the camera. And the lens and sensor are optimized for each other.
Nice review, thanks for sharing.
hi ralph so fast congratulations bro I'm back fuji is my first camera for me it's good for travel
beautiful point of view
the GTI thing is a great analogy, if you know, you know.
Great camera. I love the style, leaf shutter, film simulations, but most of all for me it brings fun back into photography. I also use an X-T30 mainly for the auto focus to keep up with my grand kids... Nice review..
By-tor Thank you! It really is a great camera.
The x100f seems like a solid little camera that can get some great results! It's not perfect, it doesn't have all the features, but it get's the job done and at a great price too. Awesome review Ralph!
X100F is indeed like Golf GTI! An interesting and adequate analogy!
Nice review. Comment about optical viewfinder is so true for me too.
People nowadays are more and more used to watch the screen therefore some flat feeling is appearing, especially at video production. Well I guess this fashion shooting against the light also helps to increase this two dimensional feeling.
Hi, I am torn between the Canon g5x ii and the x100f, do u guys think for street and candid photography, the fixed focal length of the x100f will make the shooting experience more fun and engaging? But then I am also looking for a travel camera, and the g5x with its zoom lens should be a more versatile choice. Any comments?
Awesome review mate totally agree this system is amazing as a press photographer it’s all big heavy kit day in day out I bought the original X100 as a travel cam but soon realised it’s an every day all day beast I’m now on the x100f which is my go to camera I just love it the only thing I’d like to see on the next gen would be the flip screen I shoot a lot of low angles and even tho at 5’6” I’m closer to the ground than normal folk it’s still tough on the knees at times. Great review mate happy to sub 📷❤️
Thank you! It really is a great every day camera. I hear they're putting on a flip screen on the X-Pro 3 so they might use the same screen on the next X100. Not sure when it's coming out tho
@@HyunRalphJeong It would be a welcome addition but to be honest the F does the job just fine. Some of my favourie shots have been with the F, be it street, landscapes, or holiday snaps, this beast produces the good in buckets, and it looks cool as!
It's true that I clicked on this video because I bought a used X100F just under a year ago, but I want to know how someone else new to the camera feels about it as a check on my own opinion. I purchased mine because, compared to modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras, the X100F is limited. You are almost forced into making pictures differently, which I like from an artistic perspective. I actually kind of like that it's slower and that you have to bring the camera to your eye to take a photo. It changes how I perceive my intent to make a photo... no longer do l take a dozen photos and hope one looks good after I edit it, but rather I take one, maybe two, and know that they'll look the way I want them to. It's a challenge, but it's not a challenge I'd recommend to just anyone.
Michael Heath Yeah, it’s like shooting film or driving a manual transmission car. Less convenient, but some people still prefer it because you feel more connected.
Great video Ralph, your rambling is honest and straight forward, and like you, I always been a DSLR shooter, but, find that in shooting street photography, one has to be discreet and less annoying when your bringing up your DSLR and intimidate your subject, I use to carry the Sony DSC rx100, but after researching most of the reviews about the Fuji x100F, I decided to order mine from Japan for $1k, like your review, everyone is bragging about the lens and images taken with the Fuji x100f, and these are the two important factors in my pictures as well... so I can’t wait to get the camera, and use the features that are offered in the Fuji Camera line up... this will be my first Fuji Camera...
Thomas Chin Glad you enjoyed the video! You’ll have a lot of fun with the camera :)
Stunning pics from Fuji!! I def prefer Fuji over leica anyday!
Just to elaborate a bit more on the max mechanical shutter .. yes as you said it is 1/4000th; but what would be important to mention for those unfamiliar with an X100 series, or haven't used one. If you're wide-open at F/2 it's 1/1000th (leaf shutter properties) This is more or less the main reason for the ND filter
This is a really interesting point you have brought up. I shoot full manual, 90% of the time. And I have used faster SS than 1/1000th many, many, many times. (At f/2) With no apparent ill effects. Although Fuji recommends not to do so. My X100T is going on 50,000 mechanical shutter activations, and still operates more or less flawlessly. Not recommending to others to exceed the recommended SS of course, but I have never been one to follow rules myself. :-)
It also has an absurdly fast electronic shutter - 1/32,000 or something crazy. I've a handful of shots using the electronic shutter because I have the camera set to use both, and I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary. I just didn't realize it was happening at the time, otherwise I'd have turned on the ND....!
That's what I like about this camera. I shoot in aperture priority with auto ISO and I can just focus on taking pictures, not all the technical stuff.
I’d take Fuji over Leica any day
Leica film cameras are badass...Their digitals, not so much. Their glass is insane. I use a few vintage Leica lenses on my X-T2.
Not me! I would kill for a Leica Q and/or an M6.
I've had my X100F for about 14 months now, and I really love it. I've shot over 24,000 images with it in that time. BUUUUT, I could certainly get down with a Leica Q.
Bullshit......if you can’t afford one don’t talk poop
I've shot some with a Leica QP and I own a x100f. Like the above comment says, Leica's glass is amazing and the qp was an awesome camera to use. I found that the images I took with the qp tend to look better due to contrast but otherwise the x100f is a great camera for the money.
@@Karma28217 I am mostly a Pentas/Ricoh user. I got a Leica C-Lux, and I most say that, if you want only one camera for travel and want high image quality and insane zoom, this is it.
I have the xe3 which I love. Does the x100 have a leaf shutter? Might make lower light shots w/ fill flash interesting. I'm keeping my eyes open for a good used one. Excellent vid. You put a lot of thought into it. Thanks.
The Great Vanzinni! Thank you! And yeah, it has a leaf shutter.
The best review I have ever seen of this camera. Thank you.
YOUSEF Glad you enjoyed it!
Very good review. Thank you!
Sedat Onat Thank you!
That iso bug happened to me with my x-t2, took a while to figure it out.
Excellent real-world review
The lens on the X100 is "burried" inside the body, you can see the sensor sign on the top of the camera is more to the back while on the X-T2/3 is in the middle.
Also on the X100T and F..you can have BOTH OVF and EVF with flick the lever to the left when you're on OVF mode. That is very cool and important if you do manual focus and just to see the exposure.
Great observation concerning camera size and peoples attitude.....I own an old LX3...one day the X100F will be mine due to the view finder issue on the old LX3
The F is the forth edition actually. Hence the “F”. You should try the x100 original. I just picked up one recently. It is slow AF!! But there’s something about the Bayer sensor. I read a lot about this when looking for an affordable used x100F and came across a used x100 original for $350 CAD. Couldn’t let it pass and I am so happy with this camera. I was thinking of also picking up the F version until I heard the V or whatever the name will be is releasing soon.
I picked up an X100F some weeks ago and it seemed to me the focusing speed was really great. Perhaps it's because I had an X100 a few years ago and that was really slow. Awaiting the X100 whatever anyway.
I’m happy with my X-E3, best of all worlds: size, AF and censor of the X-T2, X-Pro2 but with option to change the lens. Put the 27mm pan cake on it and I have my X100F type camera, albeit without the ND filter. Of course I don’t the in-famous leave shutter but then that’s why it X100F costs what it costs right?
Welcome to the world of live X100 📸👍
The ISO bug you mentioned happens in my X100V when i set SHUTTER AE to OFF.
On the viewfinder the ISO stays on the maximum but if you take the picture the ISO is changing according to the light.
Still using a X100s. Waiting on the possible V this year but may pull the trigger on the F if it comes down in price significantly but I want to see what's added to the V first.
Hyun Ralph Jeong...you're putting out some really nice videos. I look forward to each new one so keep them coming please. I've subscribed. Great work sir.
Wasn`t expecting this, this guy made the best review for the X100f on youtube. Also, he`s 100% right about the OVF. EVFs suck, optical rules !
Golf gti is a great car, I had one in Spain
Great analogy !
The Mamuchos wow so cool!
Great info
Bought mine in December 2019. It had to go back to Fujifilm for warranty servicing..there is a 'blind' which covers the EVF viewfinder when LCD screen only viewing is chosen. The EVF window blind on mine was stuck halfway down and would not go down properly. Fujifilm customer service recommended I send the camera to an authorized Fujifilm service center so that's what I did. Got it back and everything seems to be fine now. I see on the internet there are others who have had this issue with the Fujifilm X100F. Other than that issue I had; mine takes sharp properly exposed photos and I like the styling; reminds me of classic rangefinder 35mm film cameras.
Since i use the X100 series cameras (i had the x100s and now the x100f) i take much more photos. Because its so small that there is no excuse not to take in anywhere with me :)
One of the ways they kept the lens short is they moved the sensor deeper into the body.
I almost bought one a month ago but decided to wait to see if they update at the end of the year
mavericktank Probably the smarter thing to do
So i think not
Nice video Hyun, I own a Fuji XT2 coming from a Nikon DSLR, although I still own and love my Nikon gear, I love the feeling you get from shooting a Fuji camera so much, I am considering getting another Fuji camera, preferably smaller than the xt1, 2 or 3. The only issue for me is being trapped at that 35mm equivalent focal. Compared with the other small but interchangeable lens fuji cameras, do you consider the xtrans sensor to be a deal breaker over the bayer sensor on those?
André Azevedo To be honest, I haven’t really noticed any benefits or differences of using an xtrans sensor. It’s just a different technology I guess. Have you tried an XT30? Or 20?
@@HyunRalphJeong thank you for your reply. I tried the xt20 and the xt2 before buying the xt2, I only bought it after the launch of the xt3 and 30. I'll probably try to get a good deal for the xt30 after trying it out. The price is my concern, I would rather get a few more glass than a fancier body.
Have it . Love it .
And I agree it really changes your shooting style . I used the Eosr with 35mm lens side by side and photos from the Fuji just look absolutely different .
Which one do you prefer?
I want to buy a camera and use it only at 35mm. Considering the Fuji and the Eos r with the RF 35.
AcidicDelusion Depends what you want to shoot . If it’s for street , capturing light , shape and color I’d go for the Fuji . The Eosr is more versatile , you can do more with it , but at the moment I hold it changes my shooting style to less street .
Do you see a noticeable difference in image quality?
AcidicDelusion With most full frame, you get less noise at ISO 6400+ and a little more background blur wide open at equivalent focal length.
Thank you! I really like your videos, they are genuine. What's your thoughts about the fuji 27mm pancake lens? I think coupled with an xt2 or xt3 it could be a cheaper alternative to the x100f.
Thank you! Apparently the optical viewfinder makes the cameras like the X100 or Xpros more expensive to make. The XT2 or XT3 are better values. I actually never owned the 27mm lens but I heard good things about it.
Does anyone have any comments on the reconstituted electronic crop on the 100f? I've heard it's not as good as having a lens, but better than taking a photo with a 23mm and cropping down in post.
I’m not sure if the image quality will be better but it will meter more accurately. If you use spot metering or you’re setting everything manually it probably doesn’t matter.