I attempted to pre-order from this retailer within the first 5 minutes of the order banks opening, but there was an issue/error... I ended up going to their nearest competitor and ordering within the first 20 minutes of the order banks opening.
I used to own x100v. I currently own xt5. And i did preorder x100-6. But the more I think of it. I could just buy a Fuji 23/f2 lens for fraction of the price of x100-6 and have the same sensor. Ibis. Larger evf. Sd type 2 card slot in fact two of them. Faster burst rates. Larger battery. Very quiet shutter sound. In a package which is larger than x100 but not by much with 23/2. Lots of advantages. The 2 things I would be missing that I like is build in nd filter and ability to fire a very convenient little flash at very high speeds without going into high speed. Decisions decisions
Personally, I’m buying x100vi because I want a fixed lens camera, compact size, and, point and shoot without worrying about editing. If you have xt5 already, you don’t need the x100vi, it’s the same camera with 23mm f2 🤷♂️. So yeah that’s it really
@@ClientsMusic It is a system, a system includes the output file and how you then process it. Dealing with RAW files from differing brands brings its own set of issues.
As someone who has had the x100v for 2 years, I did not order an x100vi. The x100v is great for family snapshots but one thing many people don't talk about is the horrible lens distortion it has if you shoot things like cityscapes or architecture. I have had so many pictures ruined by this distortion. It is not something I have been able to correct in post. Also I have the XT5 with the 40mp sensor and one thing to note is that diffraction sets in about f8 on the 40mp sensor vs f11 on the 26mp sensor. So if you like to shoot a lot past f8 the x100vi might not be for you. Like Mark said I rarely use the x100v outside family snapshots because I really dislike 23mm for photography. But it is a fun camera to have and use once you realize what it's good at.
The digital crop mode is NOT giving you the equivalent 35, 50 or 70mm lens. Its the same 23mm (which is 35mm equivalent) but only cropped or zoomed in. That does not make it a 50 or 70mm lens, it still has the 23mm characteristics and 'lens distortion'
This sounds smart, is commonly believed but is entirely wrong. There is no inherent characteristic to a focal length that’s independent of the FOV obtained by cropping (except for DoF). Easy case in point: Tele cameras on phones. The Tele photo lens on a Google Pixel has less than 7mm focal length, still gives you the same characteristics as a 110mm lens on full frame would (again except depth of field)
@@Benedetissimo Non the less if i take a photo of a building with my 28mm and make same photo with my 70mm lens its a total different photo, the lines of building are almost curved with 28mm and not with the 70mm, the compositions cant be matched. And still you are not getting 40 megapixels, same size files when you shoot in the 70mm lens mode etc etc. Its just a crop and definitely not only difference DOF. Also i highly doubt that your 7mm phone lens isnt being processed by your phone, and then there is sensor which also plays in part. So i dont think you can compare a phone lens in this. Its just cropping and not "3 lenses in 1" like many think
@@Benedetissimo While the "lens distortion" is already debunked and it's indeed the lens don't give distortion, BUT perspective distortion DO exist in relation to the focal length you're using and the distance from your subject. Different focal length will affect the distance you're shooting from and that gives you different perspective distortion.
@@ufukkiblat and you don't think this is a significant difference in characteristics? It's the main driver for photographers having an array of primes.
@@tonypulido8127 No. good question. The crop from 35 to 50 mm is 20Mp. From 35 to 70mm is 10Mp. With the TCR the 35mm field of view goes to 50mm. My guess is from 50 to 70mm would be 20MP. From 50mm to 85mm would be ~10MP. At least that is my hope. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
im sure plenty of people will buy it as its achieved a sort of "cult" status camera. personally I see it as a fixed lens XT-5 though (that I already have) so for me its not a preorder camera I would buy, I would have rather seen an x-pro 4 release but I get fuji riding the wave of popularity of the x 100 series cameras.
@@PhillipRPeckit might have helped, but if you look at google trends, there was a huge jump in interest, then it mostly held, but the supply just couldn’t keep up. So the interest seemed to move before supply was a real issue.
With all due respect, if you wanted to shoot video on the V I think you’ve missed the point of the X100 line; their whole raison d’etre is making photos. There are other cameras in the Fuji stable for video, the V is not that.
Do you really think the x100vi is a hybrid camera? IDK, I feel the video capabilities are still be weak. I've owned the x100f and still feel it's a great walk around camera, but Fuji didn't change the battery, lens, or SD slot (SDXC). I decided to wait and see long term reviews. TBH, I feel the XS-20 + Viltrox 23 1.4 would be a better option.
It's got IBIS, FLOG2, 10 bit 4:2:2, 6.2k and 4k, the specs are pretty good, It's not as good as an X-H2 or X-H2S, but it's still pretty darn good. I agree the X-S20 is a better video camera.
Its a type of photography you want to shoot with. Thats all, I love 35mm focal range and sometimes in a crowded place I go w the 28mm. But ofc if you only have one choice, it forces you to work with the limitation and be creative. Thats all to it
Looks great, but I was hoping for the XT5 battery. If that was part of the X100 VI I would pull the trigger. But with the small battery, I will be waiting for an XPro 4. Thanks for the video. Always great to hear your opinion on gear.
Fair enough... but 1. we don't even know if a X-Pro4 is even coming and 2. whether Fujifilm can stuff the NP-W235 into a X-Pro3 successor without significantly increasing the size and augmenting the form factor. There's no way Fujifilm was going to be able to fit the more powerful battery into a X100 series body without ruining the overall aesthetic of the camera.
@@GrayGhostDog1 I agree on dimension changes that might need in order to stuff the larger battery in an XPro or X100 vi. I already have the XT5 and XT4 so I’m a little spoiled on battery life. I have an older XE3 which is my runaround/street camera. Yes the X100 vi would be a great upgrade to the XE, but I was hoping to have uniformity across my 3 camera for batteries when shooting events and weddings etc. also miss the d pad like on my current cameras. But I’m still very interested in their long term roadmap and where they want to take the next gen X cameras.
@@JasonMoody Oh! I definitely can relate. I had upgraded to the X-T4 for the IBIS and battery life, but then when the X-Pro3 came out, it had to use the smaller battery and no IBIS... today, I own the X-H2 and X-H2s. One is housed in a cage and the other usually has one of the F1.2 WR, F1.4 WR, or Red Badge zoom lenses attached so they are not my go-to for a daily carry package. Unfortunately until battery technology improves faster, then I'm going to have to deal with the smaller battery for the X100VI and carry an extra one.
@@GrayGhostDog1 love your setup. Getting more into video and will be looking again at XH series. I think I want to XH2s for sports in fall but I really like the 40megapixel sensor for cropping.
@@JasonMoody Thanks, man. How I ended up back with Fujifilm was because of the X-T5 announcement, for which I immediately placed a pre-order, but once I acquired the X-H2s for my 2-camera set-up it was a no-brainer to cancel the X-T5 pre-order and go with the virtually identical X-H2. It was a hard one to cancel the X-T5, though.
I hope you are right. I preordered from B&H because they are paying my 11% sales tax. OUCH! I too didn’t purchase the X100V. I didn’t purchase the X100V. Time for me to upgrade. I have the TCL so my 70mm crop should have a couple more MPs than just 10. Went to the Seattle camera store on the 20th. A salesman said the store had more than 400 preorders. Cha Ching cha Ching. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
@@jeanguillaume4589 When an item is purchased, even out of state, a sales tax is paid to the city of Seattle and the state of Washington. The business selling the product must withhold the sales tax. The boo card, B&H credit card, pays the sales tax. This is instead of paying the card holder a cash refund. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Yes, but your FOV changes, and so will your composition in relation to the scene, this makes a huge difference to the finished image. The finished image will look much more like a 50m shot that a 23mm shot.
Local shop mentioned that their Fuji Rep told them that anyone ordering after release date aren’t going to see them until 2025. I don’t think people are fully grasping the demand. 15k units a month is not going to put a dent in the demand.
i heard in china they pre ordered half a million and they only producing 15,000 a month, thats like a 4 year wait, this one probably gonna be more limited than the V, good luck, they popping up on ebay for $5,000. crazy out here
Of course the original intent of the camera was for stills…..video was not even a consideration at first. But now it’s become jack of all trades, well done. I’ve shot 28mm and 35 mm for decades so I like both focal lengths, now I branch out into panorama and very long telephoto….so I’m good with all focal lengths. But only because the use of two focal lengths for decades that train my sense of thinking.
Why do wee need a IBIS with a fixed lens compact camera, it's made for mostly street photography or documantery things. RICOH GRs still sits in the sweet spot.
Video is the obvious beneficiary of IBIS. However for stills, try using f/2 in low light and get sharp shots, and no, a city at night is not what I would call low light, that is what I would call adequately lit for an f/2! The GR at f/2.8 is obviously a tad worse aperture and doesn't have a viewfinder, not the same thing as the X100 at all.
@@markwiemelshand held longer exposure to transmit a deeper sense of movement, in low light, and with a higher MP you need to up the shutter speed so the ibis offsets that and a little bit more. I don't think it's essential for the focal length and to stop movement the SS needed would negate any need for ibis - even if it opens up a few more creative possibilities - I do think it's necessary for the sensor however, and that Fuji couldn't have put the 40MP in without it. It would have been nice if we could set a minimum shutter speed that it is active though to boost battery.
You might be completely wrong about the availability of the camera as the preorders are already in the hundred thousands and their yearly capacity is 180K units..
The retailers I have spoken to are saying that people ordering now will have orders filled in March or April, based on stock they are allotted, but this will be getting longer by the day.
I myself have often thought that the perfect lens for the X100VI would be a 33 mm (50mm equivalent). After doing extensive street photography for a number of years, this is the lens I usually put on my camera, especially if you’re photographing people. I know sigma had brought out a line of cameras with three different lens focal lengths, so why not Fuji?
@@JackBurton-qp4hc My suggestion is to go out with a 50 one day and see if it doesn’t change your mind! This is why I will always prefer an interchangeable lens camera versus a fixed lens!
IDK, 15,000 units a month? Not sure that's enough to keep the price down. I read something about 500k preorders already? I was hoping the VI would bring the price of used V's down, but maybe not.
Presumably you didn't get 35 seconds into the video. Orders now, expected delivered on June 1. Which is still pretty good, but will get longer. See here - geni.us/0V1GU
Cardinal Camera in PA (and NC) might actually be great as they are not NY or LA. Their waiting list is shorter but they are large enough to get new stock. Not a paid endorsement I just buy a lot of cameras. They usually get stuff to me before the majors can.
I think the last update I seen from another popular TH-camr with good resources, stated that even with the Factory in China producing this camera, with now with the amount of Preorders--- it will take up to 3 years to get their camera...LOL!!!! That is so laughable now; and every single person who's placed their pre-orders somehow thinks that they are going to be that "Lucky" person and gets theirs sooner than later. It's mind-boggling how disappointed these people will get when they finally receive this camera and realize there is nothing "magical" about it and it won't improve their photography skills either (or shall I say lack of skills).
The deal breaker for me is single card slot, or the lack of not adding some kind of internal storage. For professional use (which this totally camera could be used for, such as a second body for weddings etc), its an unnerving process to document such important work with out a fail safe backup. IMO every other complaint is nitpicking (such as the same battery yadada), but to have this second iteration of the X100 with still no secondary data storage was a big woopsie by Fuji and nerfed an entire market of sale revenue. I understand that this camera is not AIMED at that market, but even hobby and enthusiasts would appreciate a secondary means of storage, and if adding it in and it opens up the system to other potential markets then that can only be a good thing. How hard would it have been to bung in 128gb? Or even the microsd card ZF solution (I mean its still only a UHS-1 system anyway).
The place that I pre ordered from messaged me 2 days ago saying they wont have my allotment until mid march. So bummed I wanted support local, wishing I went chain. Id have it in my hands this weekend.
fuji barely talking about it because it is basically digital crop already exist in x100v? also some non-fuji ambrassador actually do sharpness comparison and apparently mention along the current lens probably cannot the resolve much more detail than previous 26mp sensor.
This is likely aperture dependant. As long as it can resolve the the extra detail at f5.6 or f8, like you would shoot for street most of the time, it would still be useful. I don't have the camera, so I obviously don't know. 40mp is pretty demanding, so it will be interesting.
"and apparently mention along the current lens probably cannot the resolve much more detail than previous 26mp sensor." Seen that review and it is utter nonsense.
IMO this camera would be AMAZING if it allowed you to swap lenses. The F2 lens is probably super sharp, but sometimes you want a faster lens for a shallow depth focal plane. There are plenty of super fast, very affordable, X mount lenses out there which would look so cool on this body. The TTartisan 35mm f0.95 for example.
xt30ii is the same size and design basically with interchangeable lenses. The only problem is that there are currently no lenses as slim as the x100, because it is designed to be really close to the sensor. once you add interchangeability you lose a little bit of the size benefit. but there are still some pretty small lenses like the 27 and 18 on the XT30 which are still fairly compact but not optically as good.
xt5 with pancake lens , leaves you with the options to swap out lens , also not much bigger , let's face it 100vi is not exactly pocket size , unless your Sparky the clown 😅😅
@@dentReviews sometimes you want optical perfection, which seems to require f2 or higher, and other times you want something a bit more artistic. That’s why I always think having the option is superior.
not really true just yet. bhphoto and adorama are the biggest online in my area and the preorders within the first 10 min are already after the first batch of units they will get. and they have no idea when the next shipments will be... already seems questionable. but hopefully they make a lot more units. but if you were later than 5 or 10 min to preorder you have no idea when you'll get one.
For someone that is 99% photo, do you recommend the X-T3 with unstabilized prime lenses? I worry that the lack of IBIS will be problematic unless I use OIS zooms. Thanks!
I personally think that IBIS, and IS in general, is way more important for video, and something I don’t really miss for photo. I love the X-T3 for photography, one of my all time favourite cameras, for the price, that will be a very hard camera to beat.
@@markwiemels thanks for replying! I’m convinced 😁 would you recommend picking up an 18-55mm OIS lens for any video stuff? The prime lens photos look a bit better than the zoom but I wonder if the 18-55mm is more versatile/cheaper to have as a single lens.
@@AlexMcDermott What kind of video are you interested in making? I shoot video with an X-T3 and X-S10 and use the 18-55 on a tripod for events with speakers and for video podcasts and interviews, but use a prime like the Laowa 9mm or Fujifilm 16/1.4 on a gimbal for video with movement. In-camera IBIS, such as I have on the X-S10, has just never worked for me. For stills the X-T2 or X-T3 will be plenty for most photographers.
@@milesian1 hi, thanks for replying! It’s mainly just portraits of friends and photos on days out, no sports or anything particular like that. Interesting that the IBIS wasn’t that good for you. Do you like the 18-55? How does it compare to primes in sharpness? I’m used to a 30mm sigma prime Thanks!
@@markwiemelsspeaking of the XT-3, I got a used XT-2 a couple months back for a specific purpose (B&W only camera with old-school manual dials and a single prime lens to replicate the old Canon F-1 I learned photography with back in high school) and on a lark decided to go look at the prices again. Was shocked to see the XT-2 had actually gone UP in price. I didn’t have the heart to go look at the 3. XT-1 prices seem to have remained relatively flat.
I sold the X100v and will not buy this one. I’ll go for the nikon d f. Never missed the ibis or megapixels. Made the most pics with the x100. That was a gamechanger for me. This one is not. For me at least.
Not for me. An expensive point and shoot with faddish jpeg processing that doesn’t fit in a pocket. With preorders running 50x recent new releases it remains to be seen if Fuji can meet demand. For a fixed lens camera the GR III soon to be GR IV remains my go to. I don’t shoot video at all.
Considering Fuji has been doing the film simulations for many years now, it’s a bit misguided to call those “faddish.” Good on the GR, it’s a fantastic camera
I don't understand people who feel they have to drop a comment that a product isn't for them, it's just strange. Do you do the same for the launch of every model from every brand? Announce that X camera isn't for you? I think I'll go over to a Dyson forum and announce to everybody that a Dyson isn't for me and I am getting a Hoover! It's just weird!
Hello sir I have Fuji x-s 20 with 7 artisans 12 mm t2.9 cine lens I have removed the noice by brighter lights and by decreasing my iso Still am facing the issue of grain Any suggestions
This didn’t age well lol. They’re currently on back order 😂
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It will be impossible to get, all latest info points this, the preorders have been pretty massive, 500.000 preorders in China according to Fuji Rumours. It will probably take years to get it, like the X100V.
Any one going for the limited edition X100VI ? Numbered and addition graphics on the top plate and lens cap, fancy box and some cards for 1934 USD/GBP, released 06/04/2024 (6th of April).
@@shira_yone However it became so popular that you could not purchase one. I just don't think it became popular because controls were removed like a Leica, it is more the size and cost.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc yes, people weren't thrilled by the loss of dials and d-pad. It's sold out because it's the 2nd closest thing to the X100V when the hype was at it's peak, it got lukewarm reception at best and was overall seen as a downgrade from the X-E3 in ergonomics.
That new factory Fuji opened isn’t in China is it? I heard a rumor to that effect. “Made in China” is a major deal-breaker. China is the place where they use silhouettes of American aircraft carriers for target practice, where they still engage in organ harvesting, where they continue to threaten Taiwan with invasion, and so on. Camera features just don’t outweigh all that somehow.
USA uses mock-ups and models of China aircraft for training too and so does every other country. Plenty of dubious things the USA and western alliance countries have down to their own and others.
You’re also not going to be purchasing much of anything else, especially not smartphones or most tech, let alone appliances and many household items. Just about everything has *something* made in China in it, whether it be components or the fully assembled item itself. I don’t like what China does either, but understand that in today’s world, reality means I’m not going to be able to avoid buying something made there.
@@null0byte Unfortunately you’re right about a number of things, especially where unaccounted components are involved. Personally, I just do the best I can, but always maintain awareness of the situation and refuse to buy whenever I can. Fuji opening an entire factory in China is particularly egregious, especially given the active threat China is now posing to Japan. It’s even worse considering China really isn’t all that competitive anymore and there are lots of promising markets elsewhere, including Southeast Asia. On the bright side, the Chinese economy is circling the drain and things are only going to get worse from here, especially because of their disastrous, self-inflicted demographics.
Only a few weeks ago, these guys were shipping same week - geni.us/0V1GU - on backorder now, but they seem to be getting a lot of stock, so I would keep checking back.
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Best place to preorder - geni.us/0V1GU
Where do you get the marketing photos for this camera?
I attempted to pre-order from this retailer within the first 5 minutes of the order banks opening, but there was an issue/error... I ended up going to their nearest competitor and ordering within the first 20 minutes of the order banks opening.
I used to own x100v. I currently own xt5. And i did preorder x100-6. But the more I think of it. I could just buy a Fuji 23/f2 lens for fraction of the price of x100-6 and have the same sensor. Ibis. Larger evf. Sd type 2 card slot in fact two of them. Faster burst rates. Larger battery. Very quiet shutter sound. In a package which is larger than x100 but not by much with 23/2. Lots of advantages. The 2 things I would be missing that I like is build in nd filter and ability to fire a very convenient little flash at very high speeds without going into high speed. Decisions decisions
Personally, I’m buying x100vi because I want a fixed lens camera, compact size, and, point and shoot without worrying about editing. If you have xt5 already, you don’t need the x100vi, it’s the same camera with 23mm f2 🤷♂️. So yeah that’s it really
If you don't want an OVF, leaf shutter, flash, compactness and less weight, then the X100 is pointless to you.
@@tooorkeydifferent 23mm lens tough with macro capability for x100VI
Calm down, people, and don't buy into the hype.
Perhaps is great camera, but a difficult and expensice purchase if already invested in a different system?
@@timothykieper this isn't a system. it's just a digital camera.
@@ClientsMusic
It is a system, a system includes the output file and how you then process it. Dealing with RAW files from differing brands brings its own set of issues.
i hope all the richkids are going to buy into the hype, because Im sure the used market for okder fujifilm cameras is gonna go calm down
As someone who has had the x100v for 2 years, I did not order an x100vi. The x100v is great for family snapshots but one thing many people don't talk about is the horrible lens distortion it has if you shoot things like cityscapes or architecture. I have had so many pictures ruined by this distortion. It is not something I have been able to correct in post. Also I have the XT5 with the 40mp sensor and one thing to note is that diffraction sets in about f8 on the 40mp sensor vs f11 on the 26mp sensor. So if you like to shoot a lot past f8 the x100vi might not be for you. Like Mark said I rarely use the x100v outside family snapshots because I really dislike 23mm for photography. But it is a fun camera to have and use once you realize what it's good at.
I have the V pre-ordered the VI as soon as it went live. I am keeping the V for now.
@@Lysander-Spooner I hope you get one quickly!
So many of the best photos ever were taken with a 35mm (23 here).
Huge opportunity to finally get the x100v!
And at a better price.
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First morning it came out I saw three listings on Facebook marketplace. Scalpers are panicking.
The digital crop mode is NOT giving you the equivalent 35, 50 or 70mm lens. Its the same 23mm (which is 35mm equivalent) but only cropped or zoomed in. That does not make it a 50 or 70mm lens, it still has the 23mm characteristics and 'lens distortion'
Most people nowadays won't even know the difference :D
This sounds smart, is commonly believed but is entirely wrong. There is no inherent characteristic to a focal length that’s independent of the FOV obtained by cropping (except for DoF). Easy case in point: Tele cameras on phones. The Tele photo lens on a Google Pixel has less than 7mm focal length, still gives you the same characteristics as a 110mm lens on full frame would (again except depth of field)
@@Benedetissimo Non the less if i take a photo of a building with my 28mm and make same photo with my 70mm lens its a total different photo, the lines of building are almost curved with 28mm and not with the 70mm, the compositions cant be matched. And still you are not getting 40 megapixels, same size files when you shoot in the 70mm lens mode etc etc. Its just a crop and definitely not only difference DOF. Also i highly doubt that your 7mm phone lens isnt being processed by your phone, and then there is sensor which also plays in part. So i dont think you can compare a phone lens in this. Its just cropping and not "3 lenses in 1" like many think
@@Benedetissimo While the "lens distortion" is already debunked and it's indeed the lens don't give distortion, BUT perspective distortion DO exist in relation to the focal length you're using and the distance from your subject. Different focal length will affect the distance you're shooting from and that gives you different perspective distortion.
@@ufukkiblat and you don't think this is a significant difference in characteristics? It's the main driver for photographers having an array of primes.
I ordered 15 minutes after it went live and mine did not get sent in first batch
The upcoming XF23mm pancake ( f/2.8 ? ) should sell well, but I think a mark 2 of the XF18mm f/2 would sell even better !
Was that 23mm pancake announced?
Sounds like there is a backordering and delivery issue…
I have the X100V. The 50 and 70 crop modes are very usable. With the new 40mpx sensor, it will be even better.
Good to hear.
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Do you happen to know what the crop would if you add the TCL?
@@tonypulido8127 No. good question.
The crop from 35 to 50 mm is 20Mp. From 35 to 70mm is 10Mp. With the TCR the 35mm field of view goes to 50mm. My guess is from 50 to 70mm would be 20MP. From 50mm to 85mm would be ~10MP.
At least that is my hope.
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@@martingreenberg870 appreciate the response!
I have the 100F & thought it was closer to a 90mm @ the 70mm crop with the TCL@@martingreenberg870
So does this mean no one will care about this camera because everyone can get one?
No, Fuji shareholders will care.
im sure plenty of people will buy it as its achieved a sort of "cult" status camera. personally I see it as a fixed lens XT-5 though (that I already have) so for me its not a preorder camera I would buy, I would have rather seen an x-pro 4 release but I get fuji riding the wave of popularity of the x 100 series cameras.
@@markwiemels Well of course. I just wonder if so much of the hype of the X100V came down to it being rare
@@PhillipRPeckit might have helped, but if you look at google trends, there was a huge jump in interest, then it mostly held, but the supply just couldn’t keep up. So the interest seemed to move before supply was a real issue.
Great point!
With all due respect, if you wanted to shoot video on the V I think you’ve missed the point of the X100 line; their whole raison d’etre is making photos. There are other cameras in the Fuji stable for video, the V is not that.
Do you really think the x100vi is a hybrid camera? IDK, I feel the video capabilities are still be weak. I've owned the x100f and still feel it's a great walk around camera, but Fuji didn't change the battery, lens, or SD slot (SDXC). I decided to wait and see long term reviews. TBH, I feel the XS-20 + Viltrox 23 1.4 would be a better option.
It's got IBIS, FLOG2, 10 bit 4:2:2, 6.2k and 4k, the specs are pretty good, It's not as good as an X-H2 or X-H2S, but it's still pretty darn good. I agree the X-S20 is a better video camera.
Yup, it's about your skill. So many of the best images ever were taken with a 35mm.
Its a type of photography you want to shoot with. Thats all, I love 35mm focal range and sometimes in a crowded place I go w the 28mm. But ofc if you only have one choice, it forces you to work with the limitation and be creative. Thats all to it
Looks great, but I was hoping for the XT5 battery. If that was part of the X100 VI I would pull the trigger. But with the small battery, I will be waiting for an XPro 4. Thanks for the video. Always great to hear your opinion on gear.
Fair enough... but 1. we don't even know if a X-Pro4 is even coming and 2. whether Fujifilm can stuff the NP-W235 into a X-Pro3 successor without significantly increasing the size and augmenting the form factor.
There's no way Fujifilm was going to be able to fit the more powerful battery into a X100 series body without ruining the overall aesthetic of the camera.
@@GrayGhostDog1 I agree on dimension changes that might need in order to stuff the larger battery in an XPro or X100 vi. I already have the XT5 and XT4 so I’m a little spoiled on battery life. I have an older XE3 which is my runaround/street camera. Yes the X100 vi would be a great upgrade to the XE, but I was hoping to have uniformity across my 3 camera for batteries when shooting events and weddings etc. also miss the d pad like on my current cameras. But I’m still very interested in their long term roadmap and where they want to take the next gen X cameras.
@@JasonMoody Oh! I definitely can relate. I had upgraded to the X-T4 for the IBIS and battery life, but then when the X-Pro3 came out, it had to use the smaller battery and no IBIS... today, I own the X-H2 and X-H2s. One is housed in a cage and the other usually has one of the F1.2 WR, F1.4 WR, or Red Badge zoom lenses attached so they are not my go-to for a daily carry package. Unfortunately until battery technology improves faster, then I'm going to have to deal with the smaller battery for the X100VI and carry an extra one.
@@GrayGhostDog1 love your setup. Getting more into video and will be looking again at XH series. I think I want to XH2s for sports in fall but I really like the 40megapixel sensor for cropping.
@@JasonMoody Thanks, man. How I ended up back with Fujifilm was because of the X-T5 announcement, for which I immediately placed a pre-order, but once I acquired the X-H2s for my 2-camera set-up it was a no-brainer to cancel the X-T5 pre-order and go with the virtually identical X-H2. It was a hard one to cancel the X-T5, though.
I hope you are right. I preordered from B&H because they are paying my 11% sales tax. OUCH!
I too didn’t purchase the X100V. I didn’t purchase the X100V. Time for me to upgrade. I have the TCL so my 70mm crop should have a couple more MPs than just 10. Went to the Seattle camera store on the 20th. A salesman said the store had more than 400 preorders. Cha Ching cha Ching.
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What do you mean about the sales tax?
@@jeanguillaume4589 When an item is purchased, even out of state, a sales tax is paid to the city of Seattle and the state of Washington. The business selling the product must withhold the sales tax.
The boo card, B&H credit card, pays the sales tax. This is instead of paying the card holder a cash refund.
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When using the digital zoom (crop) the dof for the 50 and 70 will still be what the native focal length, 23mm, gives you.
Yes, but your FOV changes, and so will your composition in relation to the scene, this makes a huge difference to the finished image. The finished image will look much more like a 50m shot that a 23mm shot.
@@markwiemels I agree you get the AOV , just not the dof of a 50 or 70 equivalent.
isn't this common sense
@@ClientsMusic Yes, if you've been doing this for a while (50 plus years) but for beginners not necessarily so.
Yeah, the usability for the 50mm focal length is a big step up.
One big change is it’s now made in China! Hopefully quality doesn’t suffer as a result.
Local shop mentioned that their Fuji Rep told them that anyone ordering after release date aren’t going to see them until 2025. I don’t think people are fully grasping the demand. 15k units a month is not going to put a dent in the demand.
i heard in china they pre ordered half a million and they only producing 15,000 a month, thats like a 4 year wait, this one probably gonna be more limited than the V, good luck, they popping up on ebay for $5,000. crazy out here
Of course the original intent of the camera was for stills…..video was not even a consideration at first. But now it’s become jack of all trades, well done. I’ve shot 28mm and 35 mm for decades so I like both focal lengths, now I branch out into panorama and very long telephoto….so I’m good with all focal lengths. But only because the use of two focal lengths for decades that train my sense of thinking.
Thank you Mark, that’s a valid point.
Why do wee need a IBIS with a fixed lens compact camera, it's made for mostly street photography or documantery things. RICOH GRs still sits in the sweet spot.
I don’t think you do for street photography. If you also want to shoot video, it’s a big difference.
Video is the obvious beneficiary of IBIS.
However for stills, try using f/2 in low light and get sharp shots, and no, a city at night is not what I would call low light, that is what I would call adequately lit for an f/2!
The GR at f/2.8 is obviously a tad worse aperture and doesn't have a viewfinder, not the same thing as the X100 at all.
@@markwiemelshand held longer exposure to transmit a deeper sense of movement, in low light, and with a higher MP you need to up the shutter speed so the ibis offsets that and a little bit more. I don't think it's essential for the focal length and to stop movement the SS needed would negate any need for ibis - even if it opens up a few more creative possibilities - I do think it's necessary for the sensor however, and that Fuji couldn't have put the 40MP in without it.
It would have been nice if we could set a minimum shutter speed that it is active though to boost battery.
Of course the Ricoh has IBIS.
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I ordered within the first few hrs and my order says it’s. Back ordered 😭😭😭
same I ordered within an hour lol
i ordered 2 days after the pre order went live, guess ill get mine in 2 years
you know that then do you
Nice approach to this new camera
It’s basically an XT5 with some changes. I’ll wait for the Vs price to go down.
B&H also handles the Fuji .. good service..
You might be completely wrong about the availability of the camera as the preorders are already in the hundred thousands and their yearly capacity is 180K units..
The retailers I have spoken to are saying that people ordering now will have orders filled in March or April, based on stock they are allotted, but this will be getting longer by the day.
I myself have often thought that the perfect lens for the X100VI would be a 33 mm (50mm equivalent).
After doing extensive street photography for a number of years, this is the lens I usually put on my camera, especially if you’re photographing people.
I know sigma had brought out a line of cameras with three different lens focal lengths, so why not Fuji?
APS-C 28mm is my preference. Some of the finest lenses made were 40mm.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc
My suggestion is to go out with a 50 one day and see if it doesn’t change your mind! This is why I will always prefer an interchangeable lens camera versus a fixed lens!
@@simon359
I have an ILC and multiple lenses.
IDK, 15,000 units a month? Not sure that's enough to keep the price down. I read something about 500k preorders already? I was hoping the VI would bring the price of used V's down, but maybe not.
Even the link you posted say June...yes, that's right...June.
Yes, orders now to be delivered around June 1.
…this video didn’t age too well 😥
First batch sold out within the first 5 minutes of launch according to many Reddit threads.
Presumably you didn't get 35 seconds into the video. Orders now, expected delivered on June 1. Which is still pretty good, but will get longer. See here - geni.us/0V1GU
Cardinal Camera in PA (and NC) might actually be great as they are not NY or LA. Their waiting list is shorter but they are large enough to get new stock. Not a paid endorsement I just buy a lot of cameras. They usually get stuff to me before the majors can.
For me, IBIS is a deal maker.
Big supply problems in the UK, especially black. They have totally under estimated the demand for this camera.
that's why the x100vi is no longer sold, because you don't like the 35mm focal length
I think the last update I seen from another popular TH-camr with good resources, stated that even with the Factory in China producing this camera, with now with the amount of Preorders--- it will take up to 3 years to get their camera...LOL!!!! That is so laughable now; and every single person who's placed their pre-orders somehow thinks that they are going to be that "Lucky" person and gets theirs sooner than later. It's mind-boggling how disappointed these people will get when they finally receive this camera and realize there is nothing "magical" about it and it won't improve their photography skills either (or shall I say lack of skills).
The deal breaker for me is single card slot, or the lack of not adding some kind of internal storage. For professional use (which this totally camera could be used for, such as a second body for weddings etc), its an unnerving process to document such important work with out a fail safe backup. IMO every other complaint is nitpicking (such as the same battery yadada), but to have this second iteration of the X100 with still no secondary data storage was a big woopsie by Fuji and nerfed an entire market of sale revenue.
I understand that this camera is not AIMED at that market, but even hobby and enthusiasts would appreciate a secondary means of storage, and if adding it in and it opens up the system to other potential markets then that can only be a good thing. How hard would it have been to bung in 128gb? Or even the microsd card ZF solution (I mean its still only a UHS-1 system anyway).
Why would anyone buy this over any of Fuji’s interchangeable lens cameras?
Size, weight, OVF, leaf shutter, ND filter, flash.
The place that I pre ordered from messaged me 2 days ago saying they wont have my allotment until mid march. So bummed I wanted support local, wishing I went chain. Id have it in my hands this weekend.
Looks like local was your best option. Big chain places (Adorama & B&H) both sold out of their first batch within minutes of launch.
Covered this in my video, but Made In China is a POSITIVE. Still don’t think there will be enough to go around.
fuji barely talking about it because it is basically digital crop already exist in x100v? also some non-fuji ambrassador actually do sharpness comparison and apparently mention along the current lens probably cannot the resolve much more detail than previous 26mp sensor.
This is likely aperture dependant. As long as it can resolve the the extra detail at f5.6 or f8, like you would shoot for street most of the time, it would still be useful. I don't have the camera, so I obviously don't know. 40mp is pretty demanding, so it will be interesting.
"and apparently mention along the current lens probably cannot the resolve much more detail than previous 26mp sensor."
Seen that review and it is utter nonsense.
Hmm....not so sure...
IMO this camera would be AMAZING if it allowed you to swap lenses. The F2 lens is probably super sharp, but sometimes you want a faster lens for a shallow depth focal plane. There are plenty of super fast, very affordable, X mount lenses out there which would look so cool on this body. The TTartisan 35mm f0.95 for example.
xt30ii is the same size and design basically with interchangeable lenses. The only problem is that there are currently no lenses as slim as the x100, because it is designed to be really close to the sensor. once you add interchangeability you lose a little bit of the size benefit. but there are still some pretty small lenses like the 27 and 18 on the XT30 which are still fairly compact but not optically as good.
xt5 with pancake lens , leaves you with the options to swap out lens , also not much bigger , let's face it 100vi is not exactly pocket size , unless your Sparky the clown 😅😅
Get the XE4, but no optical viewfinder.
get a XT5 then!
@@dentReviews sometimes you want optical perfection, which seems to require f2 or higher, and other times you want something a bit more artistic. That’s why I always think having the option is superior.
Exactly!!! And that’s what I said too
Will the digital crop also be available with TCL converter?
Yes. All x100V accessories will work with VI, digital crop features will work as well.
Yes.
not really true just yet. bhphoto and adorama are the biggest online in my area and the preorders within the first 10 min are already after the first batch of units they will get. and they have no idea when the next shipments will be... already seems questionable. but hopefully they make a lot more units.
but if you were later than 5 or 10 min to preorder you have no idea when you'll get one.
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For someone that is 99% photo, do you recommend the X-T3 with unstabilized prime lenses? I worry that the lack of IBIS will be problematic unless I use OIS zooms. Thanks!
I personally think that IBIS, and IS in general, is way more important for video, and something I don’t really miss for photo. I love the X-T3 for photography, one of my all time favourite cameras, for the price, that will be a very hard camera to beat.
@@markwiemels thanks for replying! I’m convinced 😁 would you recommend picking up an 18-55mm OIS lens for any video stuff? The prime lens photos look a bit better than the zoom but I wonder if the 18-55mm is more versatile/cheaper to have as a single lens.
@@AlexMcDermott What kind of video are you interested in making? I shoot video with an X-T3 and X-S10 and use the 18-55 on a tripod for events with speakers and for video podcasts and interviews, but use a prime like the Laowa 9mm or Fujifilm 16/1.4 on a gimbal for video with movement. In-camera IBIS, such as I have on the X-S10, has just never worked for me.
For stills the X-T2 or X-T3 will be plenty for most photographers.
@@milesian1 hi, thanks for replying! It’s mainly just portraits of friends and photos on days out, no sports or anything particular like that.
Interesting that the IBIS wasn’t that good for you.
Do you like the 18-55? How does it compare to primes in sharpness? I’m used to a 30mm sigma prime
Thanks!
@@markwiemelsspeaking of the XT-3, I got a used XT-2 a couple months back for a specific purpose (B&W only camera with old-school manual dials and a single prime lens to replicate the old Canon F-1 I learned photography with back in high school) and on a lark decided to go look at the prices again. Was shocked to see the XT-2 had actually gone UP in price. I didn’t have the heart to go look at the 3. XT-1 prices seem to have remained relatively flat.
Good points
I wouldn’t crop in on already cropped (APSC) sensor……. Now you’re shooting on a four thirds tiny sensor
No you aren't. Cropping makes no difference to photosites.
No. It will sell out. 15,000 per month vs the hundreds of thousands of pre orders. At least for the first year it will be hard to get.
I sold the X100v and will not buy this one. I’ll go for the nikon d f. Never missed the ibis or megapixels. Made the most pics with the x100. That was a gamechanger for me. This one is not. For me at least.
No one is talking about Internal NDs for Video
Good one!
Not for me. An expensive point and shoot with faddish jpeg processing that doesn’t fit in a pocket. With preorders running 50x recent new releases it remains to be seen if Fuji can meet demand. For a fixed lens camera the GR III soon to be GR IV remains my go to. I don’t shoot video at all.
Considering Fuji has been doing the film simulations for many years now, it’s a bit misguided to call those “faddish.”
Good on the GR, it’s a fantastic camera
I don't understand people who feel they have to drop a comment that a product isn't for them, it's just strange. Do you do the same for the launch of every model from every brand? Announce that X camera isn't for you?
I think I'll go over to a Dyson forum and announce to everybody that a Dyson isn't for me and I am getting a Hoover!
It's just weird!
Hello sir
I have Fuji x-s 20 with
7 artisans 12 mm t2.9 cine lens
I have removed the noice by brighter lights and by decreasing my iso
Still am facing the issue of grain
Any suggestions
Did you make sure "grain effect" is turned off in settings?
Yeah it's off
Any suggestions
Well said👍👍
This didn’t age well lol. They’re currently on back order 😂
It will be impossible to get, all latest info points this, the preorders have been pretty massive, 500.000 preorders in China according to Fuji Rumours. It will probably take years to get it, like the X100V.
Any one going for the limited edition X100VI ?
Numbered and addition graphics on the top plate and lens cap, fancy box and some cards for 1934 USD/GBP, released 06/04/2024 (6th of April).
Price is nuts for a serial number and some useless stuff
@@duschbrauser Agreed. A limited edition B&W body would be a horse of a different color.
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@@duschbrauser
Works for Leica!
This video won't age well. I preordered at 11a EST. Mine will arrive some time in 2026.
My supplier is reporting a 2 month wait on orders placed now. I would try someone else.
Seems like 1 million pre orders.
Fuji should have built their plant in Thailand or Indonesia.
I'm sure Fuji will have accepted proposals from other countries which were not as competitive as China.
Fuji could take some cues from Leica....less clutter and bells and whistles and exceptional build quality.
Coupled with an exceptional price tag. There are reasons not everyone copies what Leica is doing.
When Fuji removed controls from the X-E4 they were slated for it!
@@JackBurton-qp4hc and they axed that camera early because that's not what people want from Fuji.
@@shira_yone
However it became so popular that you could not purchase one. I just don't think it became popular because controls were removed like a Leica, it is more the size and cost.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc yes, people weren't thrilled by the loss of dials and d-pad.
It's sold out because it's the 2nd closest thing to the X100V when the hype was at it's peak, it got lukewarm reception at best and was overall seen as a downgrade from the X-E3 in ergonomics.
You don't have any problems with the camera is manufactured i China.
15000 per month and China alone has 500000 pre-orders 😂
Luckily my local store accepted an order in January
It’s from China but no one mentions.
Except comments under every review complaining about it being made in China...
FUJI X100VI = FOMO
damn this video didn't age well :(
God I love IBS
It’s hard to go back.
With the leaf shutter on the x100v I can easily get clear shots at 1/15 with no ibis. It is not necessary unless you shoot video
That new factory Fuji opened isn’t in China is it? I heard a rumor to that effect. “Made in China” is a major deal-breaker. China is the place where they use silhouettes of American aircraft carriers for target practice, where they still engage in organ harvesting, where they continue to threaten Taiwan with invasion, and so on. Camera features just don’t outweigh all that somehow.
USA uses mock-ups and models of China aircraft for training too and so does every other country. Plenty of dubious things the USA and western alliance countries have down to their own and others.
New models are produced in China, XT5, XH2 etc. So you aren't going to be purchasing any Fuji in future then.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc Right. Are you?
You’re also not going to be purchasing much of anything else, especially not smartphones or most tech, let alone appliances and many household items. Just about everything has *something* made in China in it, whether it be components or the fully assembled item itself.
I don’t like what China does either, but understand that in today’s world, reality means I’m not going to be able to avoid buying something made there.
@@null0byte Unfortunately you’re right about a number of things, especially where unaccounted components are involved. Personally, I just do the best I can, but always maintain awareness of the situation and refuse to buy whenever I can.
Fuji opening an entire factory in China is particularly egregious, especially given the active threat China is now posing to Japan. It’s even worse considering China really isn’t all that competitive anymore and there are lots of promising markets elsewhere, including Southeast Asia.
On the bright side, the Chinese economy is circling the drain and things are only going to get worse from here, especially because of their disastrous, self-inflicted demographics.
Hahaha. Well this video is FALSE lol.
Current back-order wait is only 60 days. People were on the wait list for the V for over a year, this is still really good.
Overpriced
Lot of money for a compact camera made in China.
Better off with xt5 with pan cake lens
Which is then not a 23mm f2. So not a compact, lighter, 23mm f2 camera with OVF, leaf shutter, flash and ND filter as a result.
this did not age well ..
Only a few weeks ago, these guys were shipping same week - geni.us/0V1GU - on backorder now, but they seem to be getting a lot of stock, so I would keep checking back.
@@markwiemels I preordered Feb 20th from B&H, the camera finally shipped yesterday