Fujifilm X100V - First Impressions & Why I Bought One
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- The Fujifilm X100V is my new street photography, travel photography, and wedding photography camera. The idea is that it's going to be useful in every aspect of my photography. The quiet shutter was a big selling point, plus the upgraded lens, weather sealing (sort of), flip up screen, and fairly small size. I'm excited to use this camera everywhere!
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Really enjoyed the video, Liam. I am a Sony user and this was the first time I was even interested in purchasing something totally different. When I first saw it, I absolutely fell in love with it but I spent about 2 months watching reviews and bouncing back and forth. Finally, I decided to the plunge and purchase my first Fuji camera, the x100v. I just got it a few days ago from B&H and I'm looking forward to shooting with it. Glad you're enjoying it so far and I can't wait to see more of what you shoot with it.
Thanks, Ashley! I’m sure you’ll love the x100v. Especially once you develop the muscle memory for Fuji :) planning my next video to be out shooting with it.
Snap, I had a Sony RX100ii for street photography but wanted more control. I did 2 weeks research - down the YT rabbit hole and was about to buy an A6400 when a TH-camr suggested the X100V....I don't shoot video so....yesterday, I received my X100V and I absolutely love it. Just got to learn how to use it now :) Hope you're enjoying yours.
It’s a great camera, great for taking everywhere. It’s grown so popular since it’s first incarnation.
You’ll have no regrets buying it 📷
I had the x100s a while back and I don't think I was "mature" enough to really get the use out of it. I'd kinda coveted the x100v from when it was first announced and I remember seeing one of your videos on it too. I've been loving it so far and I'm only really able to use it while walking the dog :)
Anybody else fancy this camera? I kinda coveted it but had no plans to buy it... Then it showed up used!... Couldn't believe it. B&H mentioned light scuffs in their ratings but it looks immaculate to me and it had only shot about 300 photos.
Mine arrives tomorrow. Christmas in May. Weather sealing on the cheap, off brand amazon 49mm adapter (with bonus lens hood) $12 usd. Decent B+W clear filter $28...could have gone cheaper but wanted the better glass/coating.
Christmas in May, for sure! Hope you enjoy it :) $28 for the B+W filter isn't bad at all.
I want one but balked at the price, I'll wait for Xmas sales. Congrats on your new camera.
Maxwell Wellmax yeah it’s not cheap. Finding it used made it a bit more palatable. But still... a bit of an impulse buy.
I got mine a few weeks ago and so far love it. Not used my Canon 5D mk3 for street since. This is my first Fuji and won’t be my last, the image quality is stellar. It will be interesting to see how a seasoned Fuji user such as yourself has theirs set up for street use. Thanks for sharing you first thoughts 👍
Those MK3's are solid old work horses though. I think you've picked a great time to get into Fuji :)
The Liam Gordon may have to take a look at the XH-2 if and when it arrives and retire the old Canon
I absolutely love mine. Portland is often rainy and the weather sealing is most welcome as is the tilt screen. It goes with me everywhere.
Portland is one of my favorite cities. Love it out there!
The Liam Gordon If you come out, ping me here aforetime and we will go shoot downtown, visit Powell’s Books, and swing by the analog nirvana known as Blue Moon Camera up on N. Lombard St.
TSXAgility Definitely will. I remember Powell’s. Spent a while in the photo book section.
one of my main channel for Fujifilm. would love to have x100v but still loving my X-T2!
Thanks for watching. Xt2 is all most people really need. It’s such a bargain. Really what sold me was the quiet leaf shutter. But most people don’t care about that too much.
@@TheLiamGordon I am glad I got in a sick bargain. Loving it and shooting almost daily on the street. Still have so much to explore the camera. Love your contents as you are not just telling your viewers to go for the latest camera.
Thanks so much 🙏 I appreciate the support!
Yo after seeing your video and then doing a little more looking around, I bought one too! Im already in love haha
Nice one! I’m really enjoying mine too and I’ve only really been able to use it while walking the dog 😂 can’t wait to get in a crowded area once it’s safe again!
Enjoyed that, thanks! I love how you are trying to justify it (to yourself) the whole time LOL.
Haha! Yeah that's basically what I've been doing to myself for the last few days.
Nice impressions, Liam. I like my X100V.
For me, it was a strange feeling, when I bought it with the X-T20 and X-T3 that I already have. This is a completely different feeling .. but if you understand each other, then you will be inseparable from the X100V. This is more an art tool than a camera))
Thanks, Hans. I'm excited to keep using it. Feeling great about it so far :)
Before I watch this, I'm going to bet that you do not let us know if this camera has manual exposure override in video. Ages ago, when the first 1080P video was looking a little hard, Fuji had a pocket digital, and way back then it had adjustments in 1/3 stops to plus and minus 2 stops in overriding the auto exposure in video. This meant that it still auto adjusted as the subject changed, or asyou moved the camera into various lighting situations, but was now "biased" with the plus or minus stops. Fuji always had their own way of doing things, and that included their Super 8 cameras, which used twin axil cassettes instead of the single axil Kodak produced. The twin axil allowed you to easily rewind in camera for multiple exposures. Very cool.Now I've seen your entire video, and really look the look of you stills. And now know it's not so much a feature review. Hopefully you'll cover this video question of mine.
You would have bet correctly. I wouldn’t have known to look for it. Even if this was a “full” review I tend not to be very technical and only talk about my experiences. I will however, now include it since I’ve just been fiddling with the camera and it does have this feature. Either using the exposure compensation dial itself or the exp comp dial to “C” and using the front command dial.
Really nice camera, I might get one eventually. I had an X100S for a while but ended up trading it for a 23mm f2.0 lens for my XT2. I'd love another one though. It was great in low light. I also found I constantly picked it up when I was sitting at night in front of the TV. There's something about them. Fixed lens is great if you're travelling too, it makes you work a bit harder. If I'm out for a wee walk I've been using my XT10 with the 16mm F2.8 lens, it's nice and light. Had a wee panic with the XT2. I thought the sensor had an issue but after buying a Giottos air blower and that sorted it. It's also useful for a wee photo project, as it look like a rocket. I think the lockdown is making us work a bit harder to stay creative. Keep the videos coming Liam.
Drew Eden I never got to love the x100s when I had it. I don’t think I was really ready for it at the time. Lockdown is definitely forcing the creativity. Sounds like you’re rising to the challenge though, mate.
Always enjoy your vids, very insightful and inspirational. Did you recently relocate to Colorado Springs? If that is the case going to miss you as one of the better photographers showcasing Philly recently.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I did move a week ago now. That’s why there’s been such a gap in content. I do still have some weddings to photograph there and my wife’s family is in Philly so I’ll always aim to make a video when I’m back in the city :)
Great video Liam! I can't wait to see your video with gopro+x100v
Fabio Di Giorgi Thanks Fabio. Gonna do my best to film it in my neighborhood since the usual street stuff isn’t available just now :(
Great photos, man! Great video.
Thank you, Dave!
Hey Liam, you lucky person! A new X100V that someone didn't want, at a really good price.
I bought mine and got it two days before the stay home began in Scotland... I've got the same black version.
My weather seal kit was on backorder when I picked the camera up, so once this crisis is behind us, I’ll go and collect it...
You said you weren't keen on it... Persevere with it, you might enjoy the simplicity of the camera, it just takes a wee bit of time to enjoy it.
It looks like you're in the USA but I hear a Scots accent there... 🏴
Didn’t mean to make you think I wasn’t enjoying it. It’s taking a minute to adjust from the xt2 but so far I’m really liking it. On day 2 I shot one of my favorite photos of the last few months with it. Thought that was probably a good sign :) Aye, I live in the USA, Jim :) my wife’s American.
The Liam Gordon that’s good to hear... I had the X100S and sold it to buy the X-T1, and I missed it. When I say that this one had also the things I had wanted in the camera, weather sealed, tilt screen, processor etc, I sold my lenses and the X-T1.
You sounded like a fellow Glaswegian? 🏴
Mac Jim I’m from Dumfries. Been away for a few years though so I don’t think the southwest accent comes out as much anymore :)
Waitting. Congratulations
Thanks!
Probably the best looking camera out. Tied with the Leica M but definitely more handsome than the Q. Anyway, the GR is a tiny one handed beast! That snap focus is awesome if you're used to shooting manual.
It does look great. It’s been pretty great to use so far too. I’ll almost certainly have a GR at some point. Pocketability and snap focus is pretty intriguing.
Mine’s on the way :)
Niiiiice! The wait for mine felt like forever :)
Best camera I've ever had since the X-Pro2. And that was the best since the D750. :)
I’ve only had it a couple weeks now but I think it might be my new favorite too :)
I'll be picking up used x100f soon. Was going to get the x100t but the price of F has dropped to within my budget. I'll also get a half case as they look cool and offer a better grip. I also think the F has a dpad and joystick which I would personally prefer over having no dpad. Nice video 👍
The F is looking really reasonable now. And it has such a legendary status as a street/travel camera, you can't really go wrong. I was thinking about a case or a grip or something. I'll see how I get on with it after a couple months. Cheers, Howie.
Hmmm, did I do something wrong? I got one too, but not to MAKE money, only to spend some. In any event, I think this one might be a keeper. Thanks for sharing your opinion and experience. Jan.
Nothing wrong with trying to make a few bucks with it. It’s definitely a keeper 📸 ✌️
I was able to pick mine up used for $1000 and so I was ecstatic! I couldn’t believe the price either. I picked up the converters, but really only prefer the wide converter. The Tele is quite big to add to it and to be pocketable. Depending on how the Covid situation is, if my trip to Havasupai is still on, I will definitely have to take this camera. I hope a firmware allows the ND filter to be applied in Video. Would be nice to have stand in place slow pans of the landscape.
Wow! You found a great deal! Hope you get to go on your trip. That'll be a great little travel photography camera.
Funny, that's how I got my 100F. Wanted one, decided I couldn't afford it. Saw one used on B&H five minuets after it was released, bought it and saved about A$450. Yep including freight to Australia. And also, would love to upgrade now. Thanks for the video.
You’ve gotta jump on those deals when the cameras are so new :) I always planned on getting an F but when the used deal came up I just went for it.
@@TheLiamGordon You bet!
Just add a thumb grip and it will feel much better without adding bulk
Yeah, I've just been looking at thumb grips. I'll probably get one soon
Looks like such a nice camera, would love to mess with one some day
It’s been really fun to shoot with so far :)
I was debating between the fuji and ricoh GRIII for a grab and go/street/edc camera,; although both are great I decided to go with the x100v despite the price difference because I feel that the fuji would retain better resale value (if I ever decide to sell it) and I may be plotting to amass some Fuji gear lol. However, it took me a while to reason justifying the purchase because I shoot with a Sony A7III and I can easily lug that thing around with any lens reasonably enough to carry, but I honestly just want some variety ha. Might be bad practice to shoot multiple systems, but I feel it'll offer some fun challenges.
Shai Xiong nothing wrong with shooting 2 camera systems. One of my favorite photographers Gueorgui Pinkhassov shoots Fuji and Sony :)
The Liam Gordon definitely and thank you for sharing. It is truly inspiring work especially as I progress more into street and documentary styles of shooting.
Congratulations!
Thank you :)
Greetings Mr. Gordon. Kindly include the prevailing overheating issue of X100vs which is being emphasized by a number of youtube reviewers already on your upcoming full review. Thank you :)
Nathaniel Sy Will do 👍
What do you think looks better? Silver or Black? :P
I like black because it’s a bit more subtle. Silver does look pretty good though.
I love mine....
By-tor i can see why!
Have a look at the Nisi filter, which costs about 30something Euro. Its like the WR-kit in one piece (adapter and filter). www.amazon.de/NiSi-Filter-FUJIFILM-X100V-Schwarz/dp/B086995LZX
Cheers, Dirk
Thanks, Dirk! I'll check it out.
Want one so bad, just brought the 23 f2 today to tie me over till I can afford one. What sort of strap is that?
Keep your eye out for used ones. They’ll start popping up more often I’m sure. The strap is by peak design. I think it’s called the “leash”.
@@TheLiamGordon I have the same camera with the same strap.
Sounds like you may have met your match 😉 Hahahaha - I almost decided to sell my Fuji XT2 and all the lenses I have to buy the X100V and only roll with that for a while. But my gut was telling me it wasn't a good idea. I do like the size however but in reality, the XT2 with one of the "Fujicron" is still pretty small compared to the full frame DSLR I used to shoot with. But I love the thought of having a camera with a fixed lens that you can just grab and go and not have to think about what lenses to choose from. Its kinda peaceful in a way. Hope you are doing well Liam!
In a perfect world I'd love for this to be my only camera. I need more than this for work though. Although I could see me traveling with only this camera. But I've said the same thing about the XT2 and the 35mm. As I said, I really didn't NEED this. I like the way you described having one camera as "peaceful". I think that's exactly how it would feel.
@@TheLiamGordon Personally, I can't see myself dropping $1500 on a camera with a fixed lens. But man it looks like it would be fun. I had the original X100 but it was too quirky for me haha. The other thing I keep thinking about is the focal length, sure the 35mm fov is great and versatile but how long until it gets kinda old and you want to spice things up a bit? I'm having a hard time deciding if I could have it as my one and only camera. It's a tough thing.
Nicholas Erwin I get it, Nicholas. It’s a really niche product and at the end of the day the xt2 with fujicron does the job just the same :)
I like your comment “Then it showed up used, couldn't believe it !!!” as if it was magic LOL. Enjoy it Liam.
Enrique I just didn’t expect to see one used after 2 months 😳
@@TheLiamGordon I know what you mean Liam, it just sounded funny the way you said it, but let me tell you, if in two weeks from now I find an X-T4 in the same condition that you found the X100V, I would buy it in a blink of an eye.
I should be finished reading the manual.....in six months.
Lars Anderson yeah it’s a good size 😳 I’ll be trading the manual reading time for trial and error. Maybe the odd google search too :)
Yep, Love to see more 100V pics. I bought an X-E3 and pentax adaptor so I could play with some of my old Man lenses. I found not having the "D"pad no problem at all. And was thinking how much better the handling of my 100F would be if I could take the little thumb stop from the back of the E3 and fit it to the 100F! Thanks again.
Yeah I might end up buying one of those grip accessories for it. Quite liking the no d-pad too. Really thought I’d miss it