Had one since end of Feb as I got up at dawn on the preorder date (a London dealer told me about the date). Mine came from John Lewis in the U.K. The lovely leather case just arrived. I’ll mainly use that as a half case as my X100VI is in black. One downside is the cost of all the extras you need to get the best from the unit. I have a Nisi UV filter that allows the lens cap to still be used, a Hoya circular polarising filter, a canon protection filter, the great retro Haoge square metal lens hood kit, a Haoge thumb grip, a second Fuji battery, the excellent and cheap Ulbter screen protection kit. Add in the case and is around £2k here in the U.K. but it takes really good photos, even in jpeg. I checked my lens sharpness and it’s excellent. Certainly on my Apple studio (5k) display I can keep zooming in and zooming in. I took a headshot of my wife as a test and it resolves down to skin pores and micro fine facial hair level. She told me I can keep the image as a reference but need to get a promist filter before she’ll let me take another, or use my Canon Pro Zooms… So in summary, this little camera is as sharp as £2k L Canon lenses but fits in my jacket or mini bag.
It is very overhyped and not worth the price even at the manufacturer’s suggested list price and certainly not at the overinflated prices on Amazon or some other resellers. It is fun to carry around but it does not compare to Leicas or Sonys. Personally, I think that my Fuji XT2 with a 23mm f2 lens is better.
It's my 1st video that I see of you: - very cool studio setup, nice warm colors, sharp, and perfect illumination + exposure 😃👍 - interesting and broad information about the product 😃👍 - I'm no so much a fan of the mint/pink color filter that you use in this Fuji camera. 😂 But that's my personal taste. 🤭😉
You've already shot 5k images on it?! WOW! My X100V only has 19300 and my X100F 8400. And I've had both of them for 4 years now. Then again, that's probably why your photography is much better than mine lol.
Great review man! I still got dust pulled in to the sensor/lens and I ran a UV filter from day one on my X100T (and I'm careful and have never used the camera in a 'dusty' environment), so I think this is a weakness of these. But man, sitting here in the UK 'Spring'... that light, that sun, those Deco buildings! Sweet!
Thats weird that you ordered on day 1. I don't have to read but just a few more comments down below yours and that guy has his camera apparently but you don't?
Mine arrived four days ago, sending it back… but I’m re thinking after watching this video. I mainly shoot Sony, but I like the in built styles recipes … not sure what to do
Imo this is the best alternative to a Leica. IMO can’t tell difference unless you’re a pixel peeper. And the film simulations of Fuji plus ability to make your own recipes or use others unmatched by any other oem. I switched from FF to Fujifilm with 0 regrets and will have this camera soon. I was a fool to ever sell my x100f.
This camera does not compare to a Leica M with a 35mm Summicron. It is not as sharp and the pictures are just ok. Of course, it is a lot less expensive and easier to use than a true rangefinder. I get great pictures with my M10R, mostly using zone focus for street photography.
IMHO as a Leica M shooter, there is no comparison. I have both. The Leica M with a 35 mm Summicron resolves better on a 40mp sensor and gives more pleasing results. The Fuji is a fun camera but not an equivalent.
Great video as always Gaston! 👍 I agree with all your points. The X100VI is my go to casual camera and bring along for any occasion and for family stuff it’s just great with the specs in this small housing. Since my kids are still small (3y and 1y) I just favour compactness over ultimate image quality. Lately I’m experimenting a lot with b/w recipes since I like b/w to document my family and kids. And it’s really fun, specially if you look at the cost how much a roll HP5 + development would cost in comparison 😅 Btw very nice 35mm 1.4 Summimux on your M6 - I’m still hunting for the Summarit 50mm, but can’t help it to also look at other lenses 😂
Thank you for your thoughts on this Fuji X100Vll. Question please...In terms of sharpness, how does that 23mm Fujinon lens compare to a similar focal length of the Leica? Is it anywhere close to the level of sharpness?
The Fujinon 23 is soft. I would say like a lens with “character” 😊 maybe like a summicron v3. Like if it was not designed to resolve 40mp. But still renders great color and sharpness should not be an issue at 35mm equivalent that much.
@@GastonShutters Thank you for your detailed reply! Actually, since I often print large (30" x 40"), sharpness is an issue in my case. A "soft" lens simply would not resolve the level of detail I would like for a large print. That's one reason I'm considering the Fuji X-H2 instead.
I finally have my pre-ordered X100VI. I do also own a Sony A7 IV. My question is: Does the Fuji X100 VI have the Soft Skin Effect, like the Sony A7IV???? Please can you check on it? I can't find it on the X100VI.
I don’t know about the Soft Skin Effect, but on X100vi, the second page of the IQ menu has a “Smooth Skin Effect.” It’s the second option on that page. Is that what you are looking for?
Great video. Can you check if you can see the screen with polarised glares? This works for my nikon zf and for street photography camera i feel thats a valid need.
I was thinking of getting one because i have the original. I also have the griiix with ibis. The ibis makes a difference but the x100vi is bigger, heavier & i think 40mp is a bit much. Thats just my opinion.
@@GastonShutters i believe it. My issue is when im indoors. I have to use triple the shutter speed on my XE1 and X100 vs the griiix. Otherwise my pics are blurry. So i guess the size and weight is my issue. I had an XT2 and could not deal with the weight. I know it sounds crazy but ya know...
I am thinking about buying a camera as a beginner. I am considering either the Leica D-Lux 8 or the Fujifilm X100VI. What do you think? Which one should I buy, or do you have any tips for purchasing one of these two?
The sensor and lens are the same. The shooting experience id far superior on the D-Lux 8. Menus, OLED evf and screen that’s brighter and higher res than on the lumix. USBC 3 fast charge rather than slowed micro usb. The menu navigation is superb. The only thing is missing is the flip out screen! Amazing image quality and printed as big as 17x11. You can’t tell if the image was shot with an SL3 or the DLUX 8.
Thank you for the video! A question if I may: On the X100V, when shooting with digital zoom, the camera reverts to its native 23/35mm after it's been turned off. Is the VI the same?
Main ask for the v7: give us Xpan crop, 3x4, 5x7 crops, more recipe management, a better or more compact lens. I already love my v4 and shooting jpeg only, analog style.
@@GastonShuttersthe pro at my nephew’s wedding in July used a Nikon DSLR a Fuji XT50 and sure enough an X100V for candid’s especially black and whites. I chatted to him as I took along my X100VI. He is still waiting for his. IBIS for evening shots and the better sensor were his main needs. So yes you can use it, but as a second camera. Having said that I took dozens of nice pictures with mine, mainly using Reala Ace. I got a great portrait just before the wedding of my 90yr old father, my brother and nephew all together. In their suits and button holes…it’s a family keeper…
Maybe someone out there can assist me ?... do i purchase the x-100vi or x-t5 ? I've worked as a wardrobe - fashion stylist , but now i wanna start shooting myself . The main use would be stills not video ( black and white ) , indoor small studio set up or natural light , white walls - white back drop , simple and clean with the subjects shot up close - 8ft away farthest distance . As a beginner , which camera would be friendlier but would also push me ???.... Thanks
From f2 to f4 pictures are on the softer side but you’ll notice that only if you zoom or crop heavily. I mention that in the video. I shoot most of the time at f8 or f11 which results into super sharp images.
@@GastonShutters seems still a bit too small, the camera shown in the tiktok video is a Leica and the hole seems to be a bit larger than the one on the fujifilm. For your fujifilm, did you remove the smaller ring inside the hole?
Must be some copy variation out there because mine is sharp at f/2 at mid to long distance and optimal sharpness is by f/4. At very close distances, stopping down to just f/2.2 gives much sharper results. But if you need to stop down past f/5.6 to get acceptably sharp photos, something is wrong.
@@GastonShutters It's hard to know. If not copy variation, then some other issues come to mind based on what I've seen with mine so far: 1.) it's easy to accidentally zoom in past 1:1 or 100% magnification in Lightroom or Capture One and think the image is soft, 2.) IBIS sometimes is flakey and gives me a soft shot between 1/30 to 1/125 sec. shutter speeds, and 3.) sometimes the AF misses focus just enough that it doesn't immediately register as an AF issue. All that said, there is no way an f/2 pancake lens on APS-C at 40mp is going to give the same sharpness as a full size f/2 lens on full frame. And some users are new to X-Trans files, which do not have that biting sharpness look that is somewhat attributable to aliasing from the lack of an AA filter on CMOS sensors.
It is a lens property imo. I tried everything I could. And keep getting same results. But again. Most of the time I don’t shoot open wide so it’s not an issue for me. Just thought I would highlight it
I own both and that’s a thought one to answer. The Q3 is superior optically and built quality wise. While the 28mm of the Q3 is versatile some times I prefer compactness and while the q3 is small the X100VI is lighter and smaller. So I gravitate towards the Fuji more, specifically at night because of the flash. The Q3 No flash. When it comes to video both cameras have some decent specs. But non are perfect. The Q3 has mad rolling shutter. But does 8K. The Fuji less rolling shutter but is APSC. The Q3 is a better photography camera. The Summilux of the Q3 is one of the best 28mm lenses I’ve tried and way faster at f1.7 than the x100vi which is an f2 but equivalent light gathering at f3. The Q3 menus are a breeze. The Fuji ones are confusing. The Q3 is fully touch screen including menus. To me a good camera is a camera that you carry the most because that’s the one that gets the most shots. I shoot a lot with Leica and usually I carry the Q3 and an M11 with a 50mm. But now I’m carrying the M11 with a 75mm and the Fuji with the 35mm equivalent lens. Image quality wise the Q3 is undoubtably superior. But that superiority comes with a higher cost and a camera that is not as portable as the Q3. Because the Q3 is full gram and 60MP Vs the X100Vi’s apsc 40MP sensor you can crop to an equivalent of 35mm in the Fuji and still have better shallower depth of field than the Fuji as the Q3 has a widest aperture of f1.7 and the X100VI equivalent to f3. Lots to think about. I got both.
@@GastonShutters Thanks so much for a very good and in depth answer. I have the M11 Monochrom and are seeking a companion. I absolutely adore the leica look and feel. And do feel like maybe the better camera for me would be the Q3 as i know that i wont stop watching those q3 videos here on YT. Something about that 3D-pop that i might feel the Q3 favours compared to the x100vi. Or maybe the best would be to get a X-T5 or something...still like those fuiji colours and with a better lens (than what are mounted on the x100vi), maybe we have a as a compact camera as the Q3, with the best of two worlds (better lens options and with the fuji colours)...hmm.
@andreasrnning2942 you won’t regret the Q3. Great camera. I love it for street and travel a lot. The Fuji also has that 3D pop and myself being a Leica shooter I don’t understand what the Leica Look means lol. I do understand the character of different Leica lenses but look of camera can be emulated really easy. Don’t fall for that “Leica look” statement.
Your picture at 10:25 looks like from a different dimension. Unbelievable! In my opinion there is huge difference between 4th and 5th generation sensor.
Can't recommend the original lens hood from the x70 enough. It's fuji original, for the silver body the colour matches perfectly, a filter fits inside it without adding any extra length and most importantly the original lens good fits it and holds like champ. You may have to seek them out, but as an accessory for a discontinued models, if you find a store with one they'll be happy to get rid of it. Paid €10 for a new one! Annoyingly with the WCL-100 the hood you use on the naked x100vi won't fit, so you may need a second one.
@@GastonShutters the cap fits loose on the x70 hood if you only use the rear part with a filter. With both parts of the hood screwed together (with or without filter) the cap fits really snuggly. The lens hood itself screws on nice and tight
Honestly who the hell needs 40mp?? If you’re always cropping so much that FORTY mp is necessary it sounds like you’re getting lazy with composing. Makes file sizes unnecessarily cumbersome too. Don’t most people with Fujifilm cameras just use the jpgs anyway and don’t bother with editing (to the point that 40mp is warranted)? I dunno. Obviously very nice photos! But still seems extremely overhyped to me but of course YMMV…
It is the option of cropping, not being lazy. Have you never cropped an image? Jpegs has nothing to do with cropping, that is about simulations. That 40mpix certainly makes a fixed lens 23mm useable to me whereas before it was too wide.
@@JackBurton-qp4hc certainly I crop here and there, but not to a degree that warrants 40mp. And look given the fact it to a degree mitigates the lack of zoom capability that seems fair enough. Far out tho
It has a 90meg full frame equivalent sensor. This is marketing gone mad. Btw, comparing this camera to a Leica is rather silly. You don’t compare a Toyota to a Porsche …
You probably talk about the softness from f2-f4. I mentioned it in the video. It’s soft only improves from f5.6 and on. I shoot mostly at F11. I did mention that I wished that they would’ve redesigned it with a new lens capable of resolving more MP
It’s interesting because another video I watched said it gets soft from f8 to f11, mine should be here next week going to give it a good check over lol
There it may be inconsistent copies of this camera. Because on mine is soft as hell wide open. and if you zoom in it has some weird artifacts that I've never seen before and I'm not talking about the worm artifact (that apparently LR has resolved)
Is the Fuji X100VI overhyped or truly the best of it's kind? Let me know what you think.
Still waiting here in the UK, the dealer told me one to two months 😒
Had one since end of Feb as I got up at dawn on the preorder date (a London dealer told me about the date).
Mine came from John Lewis in the U.K.
The lovely leather case just arrived. I’ll mainly use that as a half case as my X100VI is in black.
One downside is the cost of all the extras you need to get the best from the unit. I have a Nisi UV filter that allows the lens cap to still be used, a Hoya circular polarising filter, a canon protection filter, the great retro Haoge square metal lens hood kit, a Haoge thumb grip, a second Fuji battery, the excellent and cheap Ulbter screen protection kit. Add in the case and is around £2k here in the U.K. but it takes really good photos, even in jpeg.
I checked my lens sharpness and it’s excellent. Certainly on my Apple studio (5k) display I can keep zooming in and zooming in. I took a headshot of my wife as a test and it resolves down to skin pores and micro fine facial hair level. She told me I can keep the image as a reference but need to get a promist filter before she’ll let me take another, or use my Canon Pro Zooms…
So in summary, this little camera is as sharp as £2k L Canon lenses but fits in my jacket or mini bag.
Glad it arrived. It seems like you kitted this puppy really good. Enjoy!
Hope it arrives sooner
It is very overhyped and not worth the price even at the manufacturer’s suggested list price and certainly not at the overinflated prices on Amazon or some other resellers. It is fun to carry around but it does not compare to Leicas or Sonys. Personally, I think that my Fuji XT2 with a 23mm f2 lens is better.
It's my 1st video that I see of you:
- very cool studio setup, nice warm colors, sharp, and perfect illumination + exposure 😃👍
- interesting and broad information about the product 😃👍
- I'm no so much a fan of the mint/pink color filter that you use in this Fuji camera. 😂 But that's my personal taste. 🤭😉
Welcome aboard!
You've already shot 5k images on it?! WOW! My X100V only has 19300 and my X100F 8400. And I've had both of them for 4 years now. Then again, that's probably why your photography is much better than mine lol.
Or maybe he needs to shoot 5k images to get a dozen keepers...
I happy every day, everything. I don’t go out without a camera. Some times I forget my phone and that’s ok but not the camera
@@GastonShutters Great images! By the way awesome AP!
Thank you
Great review man! I still got dust pulled in to the sensor/lens and I ran a UV filter from day one on my X100T (and I'm careful and have never used the camera in a 'dusty' environment), so I think this is a weakness of these. But man, sitting here in the UK 'Spring'... that light, that sun, those Deco buildings! Sweet!
Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah. Sometimes dust will grip in no matter what.
Back ordered for me. Hope to get it this summer at some point. Thank you for the review.
Hope you enjoy it!
I ordered on day of release and STILL WAITING!!! 😢
I believe that preorders got swamped 2 minutes after they announced them. Worth the wait.
same brotha
Same! Here in Melbourne 🇦🇺
Thats weird that you ordered on day 1. I don't have to read but just a few more comments down below yours and that guy has his camera apparently but you don't?
Ordered on the day of the announcement in the UK delivered on day of release happy days
Mine arrived four days ago, sending it back… but I’m re thinking after watching this video. I mainly shoot Sony, but I like the in built styles recipes … not sure what to do
It’s a good camera. The lens is soft IMO. But I like the improvements and it’s a solid camera nonetheless.
Imo this is the best alternative to a Leica. IMO can’t tell difference unless you’re a pixel peeper. And the film simulations of Fuji plus ability to make your own recipes or use others unmatched by any other oem. I switched from FF to Fujifilm with 0 regrets and will have this camera soon. I was a fool to ever sell my x100f.
It’s a fun camera. Not to be compared in the end and just to be enjoyed. But I compared it! Hahaha
This camera does not compare to a Leica M with a 35mm Summicron. It is not as sharp and the pictures are just ok. Of course, it is a lot less expensive and easier to use than a true rangefinder. I get great pictures with my M10R, mostly using zone focus for street photography.
IMHO as a Leica M shooter, there is no comparison. I have both. The Leica M with a 35 mm Summicron resolves better on a 40mp sensor and gives more pleasing results. The Fuji is a fun camera but not an equivalent.
Great video as always Gaston! 👍
I agree with all your points. The X100VI is my go to casual camera and bring along for any occasion and for family stuff it’s just great with the specs in this small housing. Since my kids are still small (3y and 1y) I just favour compactness over ultimate image quality.
Lately I’m experimenting a lot with b/w recipes since I like b/w to document my family and kids. And it’s really fun, specially if you look at the cost how much a roll HP5 + development would cost in comparison 😅
Btw very nice 35mm 1.4 Summimux on your M6 - I’m still hunting for the Summarit 50mm, but can’t help it to also look at other lenses 😂
Super fun camera to shoot. I’m glad you are enjoying it and those film sims are awesome too.
Thank you for your thoughts on this Fuji X100Vll. Question please...In terms of sharpness, how does that 23mm Fujinon lens compare to a similar focal length of the Leica? Is it anywhere close to the level of sharpness?
The Fujinon 23 is soft. I would say like a lens with “character” 😊 maybe like a summicron v3. Like if it was not designed to resolve 40mp. But still renders great color and sharpness should not be an issue at 35mm equivalent that much.
@@GastonShutters Thank you for your detailed reply! Actually, since I often print large (30" x 40"), sharpness is an issue in my case. A "soft" lens simply would not resolve the level of detail I would like for a large print. That's one reason I'm considering the Fuji X-H2 instead.
Excellent Review..Thank You
My pleasure!
I finally have my pre-ordered X100VI. I do also own a Sony A7 IV. My question is: Does the Fuji X100 VI have the Soft Skin Effect, like the Sony A7IV????
Please can you check on it? I can't find it on the X100VI.
No idea
I don’t know about the Soft Skin Effect, but on X100vi, the second page of the IQ menu has a “Smooth Skin Effect.” It’s the second option on that page. Is that what you are looking for?
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I only got to 600 clicks before I decided it wasn't the right camera for me. Glad you are enjoying yours!
Cameras are personal. There it may be another tool that’s right for you.
thanks for being honest and doing another 5000 image and self correcting yourself
My pleasure!
Im so excited to get mine as well ive been in the same boat as you that im not so sure if x100vi will be for me so this is so reassuring!
You will love it
Took 8 months, not sure if I'm going to keep it, I prefer the controls on my old x100S. I do get beautiful images and I tend to prefer the jpegs.
I get that
Great to hear! Now if only my preordered camera would arrive.
Hope it arrives soon. I saw some on eBay last night.
I can't seem to find the silver lens hood only Black,Blue and Red
Hmmm try eBay
Great video. Can you check if you can see the screen with polarised glares? This works for my nikon zf and for street photography camera i feel thats a valid need.
I’ll try that and report back. But that’s an issue with most screens.
@@GastonShutters hey, not with my zf :)
Good to know
Question, if you change the file size from large to medium does it affect the image quality? And if so how.
Thank you!
Yes it will you mean the JPG? Yes it does
I was thinking of getting one because i have the original. I also have the griiix with ibis. The ibis makes a difference but the x100vi is bigger, heavier & i think 40mp is a bit much. Thats just my opinion.
You wont gain much better quality with the VI, I had the V and regret selling it. Images seem. sharper on the V
@@GastonShutters i believe it. My issue is when im indoors. I have to use triple the shutter speed on my XE1 and X100 vs the griiix. Otherwise my pics are blurry. So i guess the size and weight is my issue. I had an XT2 and could not deal with the weight. I know it sounds crazy but ya know...
Ibis is a great help and the x100vi does awesome in that regards.
I am thinking about buying a camera as a beginner. I am considering either the Leica D-Lux 8 or the Fujifilm X100VI. What do you think? Which one should I buy, or do you have any tips for purchasing one of these two?
Do you want Zooming the D Lux 8 is the only one offering this. Otherwise the X100VI is also a great option if you one a fixed lens 35 equivalent.
Get the lumix lx100 ii, its nearly the same as the dlux8 but 60%cheaper. If you master the lx100ii you can invest more
The sensor and lens are the same. The shooting experience id far superior on the D-Lux 8. Menus, OLED evf and screen that’s brighter and higher res than on the lumix. USBC 3 fast charge rather than slowed micro usb. The menu navigation is superb. The only thing is missing is the flip out screen! Amazing image quality and printed as big as 17x11. You can’t tell if the image was shot with an SL3 or the DLUX 8.
Thank you for the video! A question if I may: On the X100V, when shooting with digital zoom, the camera reverts to its native 23/35mm after it's been turned off. Is the VI the same?
I believe so.
@@GastonShutters Thank you. I'd hoped it might be different now the camera no longer needs to upscale. Will be ordering one this week!
I wish you enjoy it!
@@GastonShutters Thanks! 😊
Anytime.
Main ask for the v7: give us Xpan crop, 3x4, 5x7 crops, more recipe management, a better or more compact lens. I already love my v4 and shooting jpeg only, analog style.
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Professional work like weddings or photojournalism? No way.
Yes way lol
Yes. It Could be an excellent professional B cam for sure at a wedding or event.
@@GastonShuttersthe pro at my nephew’s wedding in July used a Nikon DSLR a Fuji XT50 and sure enough an X100V for candid’s especially black and whites. I chatted to him as I took along my X100VI. He is still waiting for his. IBIS for evening shots and the better sensor were his main needs. So yes you can use it, but as a second camera.
Having said that I took dozens of nice pictures with mine, mainly using Reala Ace. I got a great portrait just before the wedding of my 90yr old father, my brother and nephew all together. In their suits and button holes…it’s a family keeper…
If given a choice, would you recommend xt-50 or x100vi? (I am think every day or travel camera)
Want flexibility of changing lenses. xT50. Want portability with semi wide fixed lens for everything: x100VI
Maybe someone out there can assist me ?... do i purchase the x-100vi or x-t5 ? I've worked as a wardrobe - fashion stylist , but now i wanna start shooting myself . The main use would be stills not video ( black and white ) , indoor small studio set up or natural light , white walls - white back drop , simple and clean with the subjects shot up close - 8ft away farthest distance . As a beginner , which camera would be friendlier but would also push me ???.... Thanks
XT5 will allow you to swap lens. Better for fashion in my opinion
Does this thing grip get in the way of way of the delete button as it looks like it does on the video?
No because it hinges.
I love the old fashion look to a camera. I’m old fashioned 😊 and I never shot in jpeg. For work digital has to be shot in raw for court.
Yeah it looks good !
I have this camera and I do not think that the lens resolves well on the 40mp sensor.
It does not
Silver or Black? I can't decide.... help me...
Black!!!!
u can buy the camera now, i live in Europe and can find one, always in the waiting list :(
@@GastonShuttersit’s far more discrete in black especially for street and city work.
Agreed
What about the lack of details and sharpness? the pictures are so soft and muddy..
From f2 to f4 pictures are on the softer side but you’ll notice that only if you zoom or crop heavily. I mention that in the video. I shoot most of the time at f8 or f11 which results into super sharp images.
I’m just waiting on my preorder from February 21st 😂
I’ll be worth it
What is the name of the thumb grip can I get it in the uk?
Lensmate x100 hinged thumb grip
I am waiting mine , I will receive it within town weeks time 🤗
Awesome 😎
How do you know that you will get it within two weeks?
@@lensman227 Because I preordered the camera and they informed me that It will be here in Qatar within tow weeks time 🤗
Nice. 👍
how did you get the pd anchor threads onto the camera? The holes are tiny...
With floss. Here is a Tik Tok I made a while back www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLAvhmhA/
@@GastonShutters Thanks! Let me give it a dry
Did it work. Also try to put some grease or ointment when inserting it
@@GastonShutters seems still a bit too small, the camera shown in the tiktok video is a Leica and the hole seems to be a bit larger than the one on the fujifilm. For your fujifilm, did you remove the smaller ring inside the hole?
On the Fuji I had to use the triangular ring
Great Video
Glad you enjoyed it
What brand was that lens protector?
I use walking way uv filters
@ 6:04 to 6:07, it looks like the IBIS is a bit jumpy. Is this something you noticed at all during your use?
Yeah. It’s not rock solid
Must be some copy variation out there because mine is sharp at f/2 at mid to long distance and optimal sharpness is by f/4. At very close distances, stopping down to just f/2.2 gives much sharper results. But if you need to stop down past f/5.6 to get acceptably sharp photos, something is wrong.
more users have reported the softness. But it could be a batch issue...
@@GastonShutters It's hard to know. If not copy variation, then some other issues come to mind based on what I've seen with mine so far: 1.) it's easy to accidentally zoom in past 1:1 or 100% magnification in Lightroom or Capture One and think the image is soft, 2.) IBIS sometimes is flakey and gives me a soft shot between 1/30 to 1/125 sec. shutter speeds, and 3.) sometimes the AF misses focus just enough that it doesn't immediately register as an AF issue. All that said, there is no way an f/2 pancake lens on APS-C at 40mp is going to give the same sharpness as a full size f/2 lens on full frame. And some users are new to X-Trans files, which do not have that biting sharpness look that is somewhat attributable to aliasing from the lack of an AA filter on CMOS sensors.
It is a lens property imo. I tried everything I could. And keep getting same results. But again. Most of the time I don’t shoot open wide so it’s not an issue for me. Just thought I would highlight it
I have gotten sharp photos from my x100vI. The lens is not going to give you clinically sharp pics but will allow to crop in and still look great.
@jamesbarron5590 thanks
big one, x100vi vs leica q3? You have the funds for either one of these. Who do you pick?
I own both and that’s a thought one to answer. The Q3 is superior optically and built quality wise. While the 28mm of the Q3 is versatile some times I prefer compactness and while the q3 is small the X100VI is lighter and smaller. So I gravitate towards the Fuji more, specifically at night because of the flash. The Q3 No flash. When it comes to video both cameras have some decent specs. But non are perfect. The Q3 has mad rolling shutter. But does 8K. The Fuji less rolling shutter but is APSC. The Q3 is a better photography camera. The Summilux of the Q3 is one of the best 28mm lenses I’ve tried and way faster at f1.7 than the x100vi which is an f2 but equivalent light gathering at f3.
The Q3 menus are a breeze. The Fuji ones are confusing. The Q3 is fully touch screen including menus. To me a good camera is a camera that you carry the most because that’s the one that gets the most shots. I shoot a lot with Leica and usually I carry the Q3 and an M11 with a 50mm. But now I’m carrying the M11 with a 75mm and the Fuji with the 35mm equivalent lens. Image quality wise the Q3 is undoubtably superior. But that superiority comes with a higher cost and a camera that is not as portable as the Q3. Because the Q3 is full gram and 60MP Vs the X100Vi’s apsc 40MP sensor you can crop to an equivalent of 35mm in the Fuji and still have better shallower depth of field than the Fuji as the Q3 has a widest aperture of f1.7 and the X100VI equivalent to f3.
Lots to think about. I got both.
@@GastonShutters Thanks so much for a very good and in depth answer. I have the M11 Monochrom and are seeking a companion. I absolutely adore the leica look and feel. And do feel like maybe the better camera for me would be the Q3 as i know that i wont stop watching those q3 videos here on YT. Something about that 3D-pop that i might feel the Q3 favours compared to the x100vi. Or maybe the best would be to get a X-T5 or something...still like those fuiji colours and with a better lens (than what are mounted on the x100vi), maybe we have a as a compact camera as the Q3, with the best of two worlds (better lens options and with the fuji colours)...hmm.
@andreasrnning2942 you won’t regret the Q3. Great camera. I love it for street and travel a lot.
The Fuji also has that 3D pop and myself being a Leica shooter I don’t understand what the Leica Look means lol. I do understand the character of different Leica lenses but look of camera can be emulated really easy. Don’t fall for that “Leica look” statement.
@@GastonShutters and what versus q2 second hand? Same opinion?
Same ! Q2 is amazing
Nice review. This is my dream camera.
Good choice!👍
Subscribed. Also, i dont feel the need to have this, but i feel the need to own it. So ordered placed and ill probably get next year haha.
Thanks for the sub. It’s a cool camera.
Cries in XT4 😢😂
Good camera
Good idea
Try it
are the photos you share in this video shot in raw or jpgs? If they are jpgs, did you use a recipe?
RAW. Some edited.
Me too!! Uk
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Your picture at 10:25 looks like from a different dimension. Unbelievable!
In my opinion there is huge difference between 4th and 5th generation sensor.
Thanks! 🙏
The lens can't match the huge 40 Mpxl sensor
Yep
This is it with reviewers , spouting off before they have chance to use the gear their given !
What do you mean? I shot over 5000 images and I own both X100v and X100VI
Can't recommend the original lens hood from the x70 enough. It's fuji original, for the silver body the colour matches perfectly, a filter fits inside it without adding any extra length and most importantly the original lens good fits it and holds like champ.
You may have to seek them out, but as an accessory for a discontinued models, if you find a store with one they'll be happy to get rid of it. Paid €10 for a new one!
Annoyingly with the WCL-100 the hood you use on the naked x100vi won't fit, so you may need a second one.
I have it. It fits really lose on mine
@@GastonShutters the cap fits loose on the x70 hood if you only use the rear part with a filter. With both parts of the hood screwed together (with or without filter) the cap fits really snuggly. The lens hood itself screws on nice and tight
Thanks for the tip
Screw the camera... can't buy it anywhere... love the watch though :)
There are a few on ebay at a slight premium
@@GastonShutters APs or Fuji? :))
Ap
@@GastonShutters I’m in the Speedy & Blackbay 58 budget range :)
Was thinking of building a Seiko Royal Oak tho.
Oh interesting !
Better buy a full frame Q2 with greater lens
the Q2 is a great camera but it will cost you more than double.
Assuming you have the money for one ☹
True
Resolution is NOT double! It is SQRT(40/26)=1.24 i.e. 24% higher than 26 MPxl
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Hey there!
One day, she will be mine.
I’m selling mine BTW
@@GastonShutters no way! Selling or donating? 😜 How much?
Thinking 2k plus shipping. This is a second unit I got. DM me on iG @gastonshutters
@@GastonShutters my heart wants, but my wallet will just wait. thanks for the heads up though!
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Honestly who the hell needs 40mp?? If you’re always cropping so much that FORTY mp is necessary it sounds like you’re getting lazy with composing. Makes file sizes unnecessarily cumbersome too. Don’t most people with Fujifilm cameras just use the jpgs anyway and don’t bother with editing (to the point that 40mp is warranted)?
I dunno. Obviously very nice photos! But still seems extremely overhyped to me but of course YMMV…
All good. Use what makes you happy.
It is the option of cropping, not being lazy. Have you never cropped an image? Jpegs has nothing to do with cropping, that is about simulations.
That 40mpix certainly makes a fixed lens 23mm useable to me whereas before it was too wide.
@@GastonShutters oh that I agree with totally! 😊
@@JackBurton-qp4hc certainly I crop here and there, but not to a degree that warrants 40mp. And look given the fact it to a degree mitigates the lack of zoom capability that seems fair enough. Far out tho
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I don't think anyone envisions using a X100VI for telephone shots, it's more the crop to get to 50mm that is useful to me.
It has a 90meg full frame equivalent sensor. This is marketing gone mad.
Btw, comparing this camera to a Leica is rather silly. You don’t compare a Toyota to a Porsche …
agreed
Overhyped- camera and your video.
Thank you for stopping by.
I returned mine it is Sh*T
Not for everyone. What you didn’t like?
@@GastonShutters the output from the lens, how the image renders maybe because I’m comparing it to my full frame cameras
You probably talk about the softness from f2-f4. I mentioned it in the video. It’s soft only improves from f5.6 and on. I shoot mostly at F11. I did mention that I wished that they would’ve redesigned it with a new lens capable of resolving more MP
It’s interesting because another video I watched said it gets soft from f8 to f11, mine should be here next week going to give it a good check over lol
There it may be inconsistent copies of this camera. Because on mine is soft as hell wide open. and if you zoom in it has some weird artifacts that I've never seen before and I'm not talking about the worm artifact (that apparently LR has resolved)