I realise the film simulations dont look exactly like film, but do you think having the extra megapixels makes it look *less* like film than the x100v? Or does it not really make a difference in that sense?
I don’t think it really makes a difference. One thing that does go a long way is adding a 1/4 Promist filter on the front. Something I didn’t do with the VI that I relied on with the X100V
It makes little sense to use a long-distance shot of a town on the X100V and a close shot of a palm tree on the X100VI for a fair comparison of sensors
I just got a Nisi UHD UV filter to weather seal it--yes it was a little $, but it weather seals it, the original lens cap works with it and it makes the X100 work and look like it should have.
Its then same as V model and therefore excellent and better than the first 4 model. A very knowledgeable lens tester ranks it alongside a 35mm f2 Leica, so I’m not sure what more is needed. I use pro Canon gear, L lenses, plus Bronica MF film and the amazing Fuji 6x9 film camera that’s purely manual. Clearly that camera has a superb lens but I recall it cost me £1k + 30 years ago. So far more than the X100 at today’s prices. It only gives 8 shots a roll and so if you shot Velvia with careful metering and bracketing you’d get typically 5 excellent shots from a roll. Film is now so expensive that unless it was a pro shoot it’s no longer economical as a medium. As a wiser, and even older than me, photographer said to me a decade back - Treat digital bodies as a depreciating resource and write off over about 100k shots and it’s far cheaper than film. I was late into digital, maybe only about 2012 was it good enough for me (7D being my first serious Canon body - still works fine). My Canon 5D mk 3 is a superb camera but add one pro zoom on and it weighs about 2kg. Yes a £1k fixed focus wide angle on that will be better than the Fuji, but it’s very visible and super heavy for a day out. It also costs about lot more. I’ve ordered a mkVI for a forthcoming tour of China, mainly for street and candid work. I’ll still take an SLR or even my EOSM5 with a few lenses for nature, pandas etc but for me discretion is also important, especially when I’m staying in a couple of old cities where night shooting is an option. Horses for courses and the Fuji has its place. Looking forward to trying a few film modes as, guess what, I’ve predominantly used Fuji pro films for 40 yrs. Velvia 50 and Provia 100 remain the very best colour films. I’ve got some MF shots from India in my study printed on Cibachrome in 1992. The colours look like they were shot yesterday. In the end if it doesn’t cut the mustard I’ll sell if when I get home but suspect it’s a keeper…..
All good points, I use my promist 1/4 filter on it and it works a treat. Taken it in some very precarious environments weather wise and it's been good to date. Although I wouldn't recommend total downpour
From a XT5 user ...this camera rocks the cazbar ....one thing though images will look sharper so that mystical grainy look won't be as present but can be adjusted ...the smaller battery isn't an issue...most X100v users typically aren't all day Shooters...they are people that take 20 to 50 shots ..upload and post. The sensor is awesome...again ask an xt5 owner 😮😮....well fome Fujifilm And lastly they had to upgrade the camera because if they didn't who would buy it 🙄.....if it was same 26 mp sensor no one would buy it 😅
Thanks enjoyed watching you video. 41 Megapixel is nice improvement but unfortunately the lens is same design as previous model so is important to test how it resolves that extra resolution. Did watch Matt Granger video and he stated that there is not much difference in details resolved compared to previous model most likely due to old lens design.
You're welcome! I did, interesting stuff, I do notice a resolution bump, but it's not something I'd be replacing my V over for the VI (i'm keeping my V). Nice to have but yeah the difference isn't a case of 2x better because of almost twice as many pixels. Printing photos, looking on a screen without zooming in, you won't really notice too much of a difference between the two
Idk if you'll be able to read this... I have a FujiX100V and I'm planning to upgrade to VI. My question is, can you save your current settings from the V and transfer it to the VI? Thank you!
Might be helpful if "stockists" (stores) could at least keep one on hand for customers to, you know, try out. Like in the old days of customer service. I'm not pre-ordering a $2.9k camera here untried, and when used to another focal length. I suspect I'm far from alone on this.
Totally agree, with the rapid rise of online retail and all that stuff, there's just not as much out there for us that love going into store comparably like there was in the past
I'm not sure, all of my internal documents from Fujifilm say 4.5 stops, but honestly, and perhaps it's my lack of expertise, I'm not too familiar with what a stop means... anyway, it's there and it's very helpful
I would be interested if it had a zoom lens. I had a tricked out X-E2 with original 23mm that I loved. But I moved to Sony and am hoping they do a classic soon.
Wish you had included more images shot of people… I need to see how it treats faces, eyes, skin tones. Also lots of the images look a bit dark/shadowy. Is that just your setting?
I tend to underexpose hence the shadows, my preferred look o must say, I’ll have more photos of faces in my review shortly. Most faces I shot are from shoots under embargo at the moment, but I promise will share them early next month for you
@@kirkmihelakos cool thank you! Looking forward to it! Can your images include different skin tones, specifically darker-skinned individuals? Also do you think this is worth getting if I have an xh-1? I’ve enjoyed it enough, but it just always feels like a production to use and I hate traveling with it because the battery grip and large lens make it so heavy
Hi, good review but a couple of points. I thought the IBIS was 6 stops? and on the base of the camera the tripod thread has been moved to accommodate the IBIS mechanism. This could affect the fitting of some V version cases and L brackets. A number of reviewers have commented softness in the image with the new sensor, did you find the images sharp enough? I've ordered mine in black by the way, thanks.
@davidthompson8153 yeah, these "reviews" gloss over any of the real negatives. matt granger's review shows that they didn't update the lens and it is doesn't really handle the increased resolution.
I notice a difference, not worth buying it or selling your old one over though. Re: IBIS, it's there, not sure the difference between 4.5 stops and 6, I was told 4. But it helps
@@tj4000aj or you could take note of someone who owns one and has tested it: “The X100VI's fixed 23mm f/2 ASPH II lens and APS-C sensor do the same thing as a LEICA 35mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M ASPH does on the LEICA M11. The X100VI is smaller than an interchangeable-lens camera, and most importantly already comes with the one superior, fast, all-purpose lens you need: the extraordinary FUJINON 23mm f/2 ASPH II with the same sharpness and better bokeh than the LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35mm f/2 ASPH!” I think Ken Rockwell really knows his stuff and he’s owned all the X100 series. I’d tend to believe his very detailed and technically excellent reviews over ‘first impressions’. By the way his main gear is Canon but he has a liking for the X100S for people, mainly due to the fantastic film simulations. I’m also amused by all the DP photo commenters who rant on about focus speed and yet they don’t actually have a mk 6 in their hands. The go on about taking family snaps and how great their Sony mirrorless are on focus speed. Perhaps they’d be better with an iPhone 15 Pro for that…..
It sounds from your review that IBIS in X100VI does indeed rattle around a bit when the camera is turned off, is this correct ? My X-H2 and I think the X-T5 lock down IBIS when switched off. Maybe the internal space limits might have resulted in this difference ???
saying that the dials/command are pretty much identical is just wrong. Matter of fact the viewfinder selector is much, MUCH worse quality now, and in most units I've tried they get slightly stuck after rotating it left, so they make a plasticky click as soon as you start moving them right. The button also feels cheap compared to the older model. The lens screw has an extra thread.
Take a photo the shopping centre of Briar Hill, maybe I can spot the difference between a photo taken with my dad’s old Paxette camera in the ‘60….and the VI…..lol.
Would you upgrade from the V? The upgrades are great but do you think it’s worth it to shell out the extra money for the new one if you don’t need ibis or the extra resolution?
I think you kind of answered your own question lol if you don't "need" those, then there's no reason to spend money on what would be virtually the same thing.
Fair call. I’ll be keeping my V for now. Don’t need to upgrade for my use case. Unless those new features in video too are important for you. If you don’t need the two headline features, and the video features don’t impress you. Then stick with the V
I had the X100v and sold it for a lot more once the hype train got wind of it. I liked the camera but wasn’t a 100% in love with it. Preferred the ergonomics of the X-T5 more. With that being said at that price I feel like you can buy a full frame camera now that is equally compact. The big selling point is the film simulation which all Fuji cameras have. Size it’s that much smaller again compared to other cameras.
@@kirkmihelakos huh? - even in the event at 35.30 it says it with huge numbers :) 6 stops :) I’ve never heard or seen anybody saying 4.5 stops (Also on mine I got with the review unit 3 weeks ago said 6 stops … just checked)
The V was often referred to as the Vee not the X100 Five. Over the last couple of years. I wasn’t really given any brief on pronunciation prior to launch
However, all pro grade Apple stuff is assembled in China….and superb in build, as are Lenovo pro laptops. Audio equipment is a different story, Marantz top amps etc are made in Japan and weigh a lot. Even Canon have offshored their medium level lenses and they perform well. Looking at the materials and longevity of my 1988 20-35 f2.8L and 80-200 f2.8L, I reckon if they were made in Japan today they would cost $3 to 4K each. But they weigh a ton as they are metal. The X100 VI has a lot more tech inside that the V5. I suspect it would be more like $2.2k if made in Japan and have a 12 month plus waiting list. It all depends if you get out there and use such expensive cameras. The fact we have to stop and think about the photo were are trying to take with an X100 brings the planning and thought behind real work compared to snaps. I come from medium and large format photography where every shot costs a lot, so we took lots of care on metering and set up. Too many new mirrorless users treat them as a machine gun game of statistics on hit rate. Birders are the most snap happy….so don’t think they’ll be after X100 cameras.
Dude, cmon! *41 megapixel made a huge difference* Where exactly?? Show an example to support your claim, it's almost like words don't have a meaning anymore. In all comparisons between V and VI with 100% crop difference in the images is negligible, and I'm a seasoned pixel peeper.
Comparing my two years with the X100V I’ve noticed a huge difference I mean, there’s an extra 14 megapixels we’re talking here. There’s a lot more resolution to play with. My own experience, my opinion, you may think differently
Resolution does play a big role in microcontrast which translates to photos looking more realistic and detailed. Having extra data is never a bad thing. I agree that 41mp is a big leap compared to the V.
41mp does make a difference, especially that you can now use built-in digital converter, and turn 35mm lens into 50, 70mm full frame equivalent. Of course you will lose megapixels, at 70mm you will get 10 megapixel pictures, which is plenty for social media, websites and even printing. So you have 3 focal lengths in one camera, never have to change lenses again.
@D.Trider oh the ZF that costs a bunch more and you need to buy lenses for it? Completely different style of camera. Compare it to another fixed lens camera... people aren't seeming to understand that.
Stoked to see the feature breakdown on this one! Thanks Kirk keep it up bro!
Thanks heaps bro! It’s been awesome to use
Thanks for the video. I've been shooting with the X100V for a while and I'm looking forward to upgrades in the the X100VI.
You're welcome! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have
i love the photo simulations from your sample photos in this video
Thankyou!
I'm going to get this; I still use my X100S frequently and this would definitely be a worthy upgrade.
Huge upgrade for sure. You’ll love the new camera!
@@kirkmihelakos Currently I've my X100S and will want the X100VI for sure. Thanks
1:21
No red dot on the ovf/evf switch lever! 😢
Correct!
Great video, small thing: (2:12) sensor is the same size, just higher resolution
Yes you’re right. Apologies verbal slip up
@ 2:28 Fuji actually says in body stabilization is 6.0 stops right on their site.
Thanks, not sure if it really makes a difference though. All the Fuji docs I have say 4.5 stops. Whatever it’s supposed to mean
The new model looks greats. Thanks for this first look at it.
you're welcome!
Thanks for the review. Can you tell me if the VI runs cooler than the V? I had the V and it got too hot for my country.
It does run a bit cooler, didn't notice any overheating with video as I did with the V. But I didn't push it in video modes like I did last time
Great detailed review! Thanks a lot for this informative video!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for the images to download. I was a little disappointed to see the noise in the higher ISO images.
You're welcome, perhaps that was my photography work, but I'll leave that for you to analyse and decide
Wish the screen flipped up in portrait mode like the XT5. Not a deal breaker but would have been nice!
Would of!
I am on the wait list!
Nice! Hope you get one soon!
Great video and film sim photos are unreal!
Thank-you! Really enjoyed taking photos with it
thanks for the downloads on high res photos! would you be able to upload some raw files as well? :D
You're welcome, I didn't take any raw's unfortunately with the VI
The price of V used unit is significant higher in Imdonesia. New unit of V not available anymore. I have register to buy VI,
Best to go down that route then yeah
Which are potent alternatives to this? Not really satisfied with the video functionality
Not sure there are many with video capabilities and photo that match the form factor. If you want better video I’d look completely elsewhere
@designedbykirk That summer look recipe is just gorgeous and so is the Kodak one. Can you provide a link to be used on LR as presets? Thanks a lot
For sure I’ll have to make one!
Thank you@@kirkmihelakos
How many pixels will a photo on “sports” mode will render?
If you're referring to the high burst mode, the limited use I tried, the photos were coming out at 7728 x 5152 each
Do you prefer black or silver
Black!
@@kirkmihelakos Which scratch easier silver or black ?
I realise the film simulations dont look exactly like film, but do you think having the extra megapixels makes it look *less* like film than the x100v? Or does it not really make a difference in that sense?
I don’t think it really makes a difference. One thing that does go a long way is adding a 1/4 Promist filter on the front. Something I didn’t do with the VI that I relied on with the X100V
It makes little sense to use a long-distance shot of a town on the X100V and a close shot of a palm tree on the X100VI for a fair comparison of sensors
Very fair point. In my review I’ll have some more detailed closer comparisons. My initial compare was more illustrative that the difference exists
@@kirkmihelakos Awesome! Looking forward to it!
Thanks for the video, how is the recipe saving performance? On the X100V it takes some time saving pictures when shot with recipes. Did they fix this?
Quite good I must say, notable improvement over the V never felt I was hanging around for the camera to load
There is a function in the settings you can turn off that makes it slow, dont remember what, but i can search it up on youtube or google
I believe that is all due to the Clarity setting
Fuji store in Sydney is already out
Not surprised at all!
I'm a bit disappointed that they are still using the "older" lens, a slow card slot, and it's not completely weather sealed.
Exactly that, and a few other reasons, is why i'm skipping this version.
I just got a Nisi UHD UV filter to weather seal it--yes it was a little $, but it weather seals it, the original lens cap works with it and it makes the X100 work and look like it should have.
Its then same as V model and therefore excellent and better than the first 4 model. A very knowledgeable lens tester ranks it alongside a 35mm f2 Leica, so I’m not sure what more is needed.
I use pro Canon gear, L lenses, plus Bronica MF film and the amazing Fuji 6x9 film camera that’s purely manual. Clearly that camera has a superb lens but I recall it cost me £1k + 30 years ago. So far more than the X100 at today’s prices. It only gives 8 shots a roll and so if you shot Velvia with careful metering and bracketing you’d get typically 5 excellent shots from a roll.
Film is now so expensive that unless it was a pro shoot it’s no longer economical as a medium.
As a wiser, and even older than me, photographer said to me a decade back - Treat digital bodies as a depreciating resource and write off over about 100k shots and it’s far cheaper than film. I was late into digital, maybe only about 2012 was it good enough for me (7D being my first serious Canon body - still works fine).
My Canon 5D mk 3 is a superb camera but add one pro zoom on and it weighs about 2kg. Yes a £1k fixed focus wide angle on that will be better than the Fuji, but it’s very visible and super heavy for a day out. It also costs about lot more.
I’ve ordered a mkVI for a forthcoming tour of China, mainly for street and candid work. I’ll still take an SLR or even my EOSM5 with a few lenses for nature, pandas etc but for me discretion is also important, especially when I’m staying in a couple of old cities where night shooting is an option.
Horses for courses and the Fuji has its place. Looking forward to trying a few film modes as, guess what, I’ve predominantly used Fuji pro films for 40 yrs. Velvia 50 and Provia 100 remain the very best colour films. I’ve got some MF shots from India in my study printed on Cibachrome in 1992. The colours look like they were shot yesterday.
In the end if it doesn’t cut the mustard I’ll sell if when I get home but suspect it’s a keeper…..
All good points, I use my promist 1/4 filter on it and it works a treat. Taken it in some very precarious environments weather wise and it's been good to date. Although I wouldn't recommend total downpour
What "older "lens? It was updated with the V while the previous 4 actually had the "older" lens.
Hi Kirk! Can you test please the clarity settings and how long does it take to save the photo once clarity is used? Tnx!
A bit of a process delay, but not as much as the V. Don't have a specific second figure sorry
@@kirkmihelakos tnx!
From a XT5 user ...this camera rocks the cazbar ....one thing though images will look sharper so that mystical grainy look won't be as present but can be adjusted ...the smaller battery isn't an issue...most X100v users typically aren't all day Shooters...they are people that take 20 to 50 shots ..upload and post. The sensor is awesome...again ask an xt5 owner 😮😮....well fome Fujifilm
And lastly they had to upgrade the camera because if they didn't who would buy it 🙄.....if it was same 26 mp sensor no one would buy it 😅
Agreed! Love my V, the upgrades are nice, so will be keeping it, but this is great for those who haven't had one yet
Are those recipes SOC? That summer one is delicious. Im not keen for any post in Lightroom
That’s right, not Lightroom at all. Shot on camera. Check my recipe in the description on my blog
i wish they also add pro red option
too much 'pro' in this world
Thanks enjoyed watching you video.
41 Megapixel is nice improvement but unfortunately the lens is same design as previous model so is important to test how it resolves that extra resolution.
Did watch Matt Granger video and he stated that there is not much difference in details resolved compared to previous model most likely due to old lens design.
You're welcome! I did, interesting stuff, I do notice a resolution bump, but it's not something I'd be replacing my V over for the VI (i'm keeping my V). Nice to have but yeah the difference isn't a case of 2x better because of almost twice as many pixels.
Printing photos, looking on a screen without zooming in, you won't really notice too much of a difference between the two
But u fail to say that the lens is thinker n overall heavier than the previous model?
is it?
Amazing 🎉🎉
🫡
What made you choose black over the silver? Does the black leave fingerprints?
More of a subtle look, all my tech is black too , a little bit but far more than the silver
Idk if you'll be able to read this... I have a FujiX100V and I'm planning to upgrade to VI. My question is, can you save your current settings from the V and transfer it to the VI? Thank you!
Yes I believe you can :)
Might be helpful if "stockists" (stores) could at least keep one on hand for customers to, you know, try out. Like in the old days of customer service. I'm not pre-ordering a $2.9k camera here untried, and when used to another focal length. I suspect I'm far from alone on this.
Totally agree, with the rapid rise of online retail and all that stuff, there's just not as much out there for us that love going into store comparably like there was in the past
@DesignedbyKirk After waiting years for a compact, mirror-less, non-used camera, not being able to walk into a store to demo one is just ridiculous.
Why some other saying 6 stops of IBIS?
I'm not sure, all of my internal documents from Fujifilm say 4.5 stops, but honestly, and perhaps it's my lack of expertise, I'm not too familiar with what a stop means... anyway, it's there and it's very helpful
Does the camera overheat over time with video mode?
I didn't get it to overheat, however my X100V consistently did after 6 minutes of recording. Didn't push this one though during the time I had it.
@@kirkmihelakos sounds good! would be decent upgrade for me because i love shooting videos as well. Might upgrade when i have the funds :). Thanks!
I would be interested if it had a zoom lens. I had a tricked out X-E2 with original 23mm that I loved. But I moved to Sony and am hoping they do a classic soon.
If it had the zoom I’m afraid it would start to be a bit bulky, but who knows!
camera looks great!! so cool you got to try it out early :D if i didn't have the V i would be getting this for myself haha
It does! Yeah I’ll be keeping my V still a wonderful cam!
hey I wonder how many megapixels a basic photo taken on 6 and the same on 5 contains 🤔🤨😀👌✨ thanks ✌️:)
42 vs about 26
Is shutter sound exactly the same as X100V or has it improved? I hated old sound as it made me thinking of stepping on a mice.
You can have no sound, or change the sound there’s a few different ones but they’re all similar to the V
Does IBIS shake the camera when you turn off?
Yes it does, I noticeably feel a weight moving around inside the camera
@@kirkmihelakos is it weird ? Does silver scratch easier than black ?
Key question is how this compares to the Leica Q3? Looks like stiff competition at a third of the price!
100% im not in the market though to fork out that much cash on a compact camera
Wish you had included more images shot of people… I need to see how it treats faces, eyes, skin tones. Also lots of the images look a bit dark/shadowy. Is that just your setting?
I tend to underexpose hence the shadows, my preferred look o must say, I’ll have more photos of faces in my review shortly. Most faces I shot are from shoots under embargo at the moment, but I promise will share them early next month for you
@@kirkmihelakos cool thank you! Looking forward to it! Can your images include different skin tones, specifically darker-skinned individuals? Also do you think this is worth getting if I have an xh-1? I’ve enjoyed it enough, but it just always feels like a production to use and I hate traveling with it because the battery grip and large lens make it so heavy
Looking forward to more content 😮
Thanks mate!
Will bring you more!
What film simulation hav you used at the 0:57 mark? the picture over at small tow (in Greece?)
My KODAK Recipe + a few touch ups in Lightroom :)
Hi, good review but a couple of points. I thought the IBIS was 6 stops? and on the base of the camera the tripod thread has been moved to accommodate the IBIS mechanism. This could affect the fitting of some V version cases and L brackets. A number of reviewers have commented softness in the image with the new sensor, did you find the images sharp enough? I've ordered mine in black by the way, thanks.
@davidthompson8153 yeah, these "reviews" gloss over any of the real negatives. matt granger's review shows that they didn't update the lens and it is doesn't really handle the increased resolution.
I notice a difference, not worth buying it or selling your old one over though.
Re: IBIS, it's there, not sure the difference between 4.5 stops and 6, I was told 4. But it helps
@@tj4000aj or you could take note of someone who owns one and has tested it:
“The X100VI's fixed 23mm f/2 ASPH II lens and APS-C sensor do the same thing as a LEICA 35mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M ASPH does on the LEICA M11.
The X100VI is smaller than an interchangeable-lens camera, and most importantly already comes with the one superior, fast, all-purpose lens you need: the extraordinary FUJINON 23mm f/2 ASPH II with the same sharpness and better bokeh than the LEICA SUMMICRON-M 35mm f/2 ASPH!”
I think Ken Rockwell really knows his stuff and he’s owned all the X100 series. I’d tend to believe his very detailed and technically excellent reviews over ‘first impressions’. By the way his main gear is Canon but he has a liking for the X100S for people, mainly due to the fantastic film simulations.
I’m also amused by all the DP photo commenters who rant on about focus speed and yet they don’t actually have a mk 6 in their hands. The go on about taking family snaps and how great their Sony mirrorless are on focus speed. Perhaps they’d be better with an iPhone 15 Pro for that…..
Danny Ric does camera reviews now?
New career path
It sounds from your review that IBIS in X100VI does indeed rattle around a bit when the camera is turned off, is this correct ? My X-H2 and I think the X-T5 lock down IBIS when switched off. Maybe the internal space limits might have resulted in this difference ???
Yes it does rattle around when you move it
saying that the dials/command are pretty much identical is just wrong. Matter of fact the viewfinder selector is much, MUCH worse quality now, and in most units I've tried they get slightly stuck after rotating it left, so they make a plasticky click as soon as you start moving them right. The button also feels cheap compared to the older model.
The lens screw has an extra thread.
With my unit. I didn’t notice a difference at all
I want to get x100v but its unavailable or out of stock, not sure if i should just get x100vi ??
Probably not going to be stocked again I think this one replaces it
Take a photo the shopping centre of Briar Hill, maybe I can spot the difference between a photo taken with my dad’s old Paxette camera in the ‘60….and the VI…..lol.
Time for a roadtrip!
Would you upgrade from the V? The upgrades are great but do you think it’s worth it to shell out the extra money for the new one if you don’t need ibis or the extra resolution?
I think you kind of answered your own question lol if you don't "need" those, then there's no reason to spend money on what would be virtually the same thing.
Fair call. I’ll be keeping my V for now. Don’t need to upgrade for my use case. Unless those new features in video too are important for you. If you don’t need the two headline features, and the video features don’t impress you. Then stick with the V
I had the X100v and sold it for a lot more once the hype train got wind of it. I liked the camera but wasn’t a 100% in love with it. Preferred the ergonomics of the X-T5 more. With that being said at that price I feel like you can buy a full frame camera now that is equally compact. The big selling point is the film simulation which all Fuji cameras have. Size it’s that much smaller again compared to other cameras.
Fascinating, definitely had opportunities to rid my V for a markup, however it's still a great camera to have around
I don't like your speed of talking. Did you increase it in edit?
Nope. That’s my voice
It’s 6 point IBIS :)
Strange, all my briefing docs I've been provided say 4.5 stops
@@kirkmihelakos huh? - even in the event at 35.30 it says it with huge numbers :) 6 stops :)
I’ve never heard or seen anybody saying 4.5 stops
(Also on mine I got with the review unit 3 weeks ago said 6 stops … just checked)
Why you keep calling these models V and VI., these are Romani numerals for 5 and 6, that is how Fuji. is referencing their own products
The V was often referred to as the Vee not the X100 Five. Over the last couple of years. I wasn’t really given any brief on pronunciation prior to launch
I’ll keep my V cause of that “made in Japan” status 😎
Fair call
However, all pro grade Apple stuff is assembled in China….and superb in build, as are Lenovo pro laptops. Audio equipment is a different story, Marantz top amps etc are made in Japan and weigh a lot. Even Canon have offshored their medium level lenses and they perform well.
Looking at the materials and longevity of my 1988 20-35 f2.8L and 80-200 f2.8L, I reckon if they were made in Japan today they would cost $3 to 4K each. But they weigh a ton as they are metal. The X100 VI has a lot more tech inside that the V5. I suspect it would be more like $2.2k if made in Japan and have a 12 month plus waiting list.
It all depends if you get out there and use such expensive cameras. The fact we have to stop and think about the photo were are trying to take with an X100 brings the planning and thought behind real work compared to snaps.
I come from medium and large format photography where every shot costs a lot, so we took lots of care on metering and set up.
Too many new mirrorless users treat them as a machine gun game of statistics on hit rate. Birders are the most snap happy….so don’t think they’ll be after X100 cameras.
Please do NOT say V-I, VI is 6 in roman numerals
Wow, no way
13 stops of dynamic range for $2500, ez pass
not good enough?
Dude, cmon! *41 megapixel made a huge difference* Where exactly?? Show an example to support your claim, it's almost like words don't have a meaning anymore. In all comparisons between V and VI with 100% crop difference in the images is negligible, and I'm a seasoned pixel peeper.
Comparing my two years with the X100V I’ve noticed a huge difference I mean, there’s an extra 14 megapixels we’re talking here. There’s a lot more resolution to play with. My own experience, my opinion, you may think differently
Resolution does play a big role in microcontrast which translates to photos looking more realistic and detailed. Having extra data is never a bad thing. I agree that 41mp is a big leap compared to the V.
Damn. You sound like you just spent 1800 on an x100v last week, and you gotta cope with this release 😂 the 41mp can definitely make a huge difference
41mp does make a difference, especially that you can now use built-in digital converter, and turn 35mm lens into 50, 70mm full frame equivalent. Of course you will lose megapixels, at 70mm you will get 10 megapixel pictures, which is plenty for social media, websites and even printing. So you have 3 focal lengths in one camera, never have to change lenses again.
Tell us you bought an overpriced x100v without telling us 😂
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41mp with the same soft, mediocre lens. Cool.
It’s an awesome setup
@@kirkmihelakos I’m not convinced! Send over the camera and I’ll make a video about comparing to my ZF!
@D.Trider oh the ZF that costs a bunch more and you need to buy lenses for it? Completely different style of camera. Compare it to another fixed lens camera... people aren't seeming to understand that.