You're wasting money if you're paying $2000+ for an X100V. As you say there are so many alternatives out there you're spoilt for choice. Other Fujis (XE2, X10, X70), Lumix (GX85, GX9, GM5 to name but a few, all with OVF), Olympus (EM5, Pen F, gotta love Olympus colours), even Sony (RX1 and the severely underrated A7C, both full frame). All interchangeable, except the RX1. Don't need an ovf? EPL7. People need to research the alternatives, not get caught up in hype. $2000 will not make you a better photographer. Save the money and spend it on lenses.
I wonder if Sony RX1/R is discontinued. If yes, then seems like the demand for 35m fixed-lens mirrorless is getting smaller. Compare it with Leica Q or Ricoh GR (personally I think 28mm is a bit akward-ish...)
I've still got a mint condition Fuji X-70 which really is pocket-sized but my alternative which I honestly think is bizarrely underrated and overlooked is the Lumix GX9. I have the Panasonic Leica 15mm f1.7 on it and the black and white jpegs are insanely good. Autofocus, ergonomics excellent!
The LUMIX GX9 really is insanely good in terms of features and ergonomics. The only thing I don’t like about is is that, lacking a joystick, changing the autofocus point is a two step process - left button and then D pad, which is similar to the X-E2. It also has Panasonic jpegs not Fuji recipes, which are nice but different.
Your thoughts are totally relatable! I just bought an XE-1 for 180 and am glad that it was from someone who didn't make use of the current hype. It has some normal wear but is fully functional. I don't care it's not a perfect camera, I got it because (of course) of the colors and for the purpose I'm intending to use this, it will do the job just fine. I could probably get the same colors in post with almost any camera but I also wanted a daily driver that looks good, is light and does good colors sooc. Can't wait to take it outside!
The X-E1 has one of the best sensors Fuji ever made IMO.. give the monochrome sims a shot also. Some Fuji enthusiasts swear by that sensor for B&W. I’ve printed & framed images from an X-E1 and even recently got another request to print an image from it. It’s got slow AF & write speeds (be careful not to turn off while it’s writing a file) but it’s an absolute gem. GREAT price also!!
@@TCinSoCal thanks for the hint regarding not turning it off when it's writing 👍🏻. Yeah I'm not gonna use it for sports or wild life 😅 just for street and people, architecture
I have the x100v and I will highly recommend the OM5 with the Panasonic 20mm 1.7 I also have as a alternative. With that package you get a slightly smaller package. Fantastic ibis along with that retro style. Better face recognition. It has built in nd filter but better implementation on 100v which I use all the time. It depends on my mood which I use but both are fantastic. And with lens you can get it for about what a x100v goes for msrp.
I use a 8 megapixel Ricoh GR digital for black and white and a Canon Ixus 100s for colour. Both are tiny. Both have CCD sensors for beautiful film like pictures. You can buy the Canon for 50 and the Ricoh for 150.
Great video. I bought the X100v when it first came out. Love it. I have the 28mm conversion lens which I use a lot and is tack sharp. I guess this camera became very popular suddenly and production couldn't keep up so prices escalated. It took a while for me to become comfortable with the fixed lens as I am a zoom guy but it is a keeper. I use my Xt-5 with interchangeable lenses.
Great advice! Have a x-e3 and love the size and picture quality. I do not use the back screen for any functions. Thanks again for this video. P. S. Black rocks, silver looks cheap 😮.
I have had X-PRO2 since it was launched. I also have X-H1 and X-T5. However I still like to take a the X-PRO2 and the original lenses that was launched with X-PRO1 and a small camera bag with 18/2, 35/1,4 and 60/2,4 macro when I go out for a walk with my dogs. The camera gear weighs in roughly equal to the one liter water I need for the dogs when the temperature goes above 20 degrees. I love the feeling of taking pictures with that camera and those lenses. The X-PRO2 have a AF-C that works descent in good light and I can take sharp pictures also on my very fast dogs in good light with 50-140/2,8. X-PRO2 is a great camera when you use it for the right type of motives. I think many pay ridiculous money for a Fuji 100V because it looks great together with their fashion clothes.
I LOVE the X-Pro2. I will say I did sell my X-Pro2 and am already regretting it. My ‘main’ body but I always want a grab and go camera. The X-Pro2 is almost a little big for tossing in a coat pocket so I am considering the X-S10/X-S20.. but there is a good chance I will go back to the X-Pro2. I cannot express how much FUN the X-Pro2 is… but you know! Thank you so much for your comment.
Hi, been looking for pocketable cameras for a while, and i stumbled upon the fujis and ricoh griiis, have you handled one? From what i know both IQ are great, and both AF are horrible, which do you think is better? Thanks👍
Lot to unpack…X100V isn’t really pocketable. GRIII/GR IIKx is. Both have very good image quality. Both have. Good, not great, AF. Fuji more robust. GR more ‘ninja’. GR can have issues getting dust on sensor via lens (in/out)…there are accessories to prevent but they add bulk. If I bought one of these today it would be the GR.
Sold my x100V after two years and picked up 23mm 1.4 WR & 27mm WR with money to spare. Pretty happy with that set up. Also have the 56mm 1.2 and 18-55mm. Pretty much all I need.
Used to shoot Fuji but reduced my kit by selling my X-T4 and most of my lenses. Still have my X-E3 and XF 27/2.8 and XF 18-55/2.8-4.0 though and that’s working great IMHO.
…. It truly is contagious. I personally don’t use the X-E line after the 2 but I recognize that it is a GREAT camera and is not sought by many who cannot find an X100V. It really is a great ‘option’ compared to the X100 line as many don’t need the OVF.
I picked up an X-T5. For bang on amazing pictures I use my 23mm F1.4 RLM WR with grip. For a smaller street shooting profile I take the grip off and slap on the 27mm pancake.
I'm really looking into getting into photography. The main reason is the film look that these cameras have. I do not want a film camera since film is expensive, I am a newbie and don't want to waste film on pictures I might not even like, and I want to see instant feedback. I was thinking about getting the x100v. Now I'm unsure what camera to get to get that film look. Also, amazing channel. Lovely video. Subscribed
I would not recommend the X100 series to someone new to Photography. Look at something like the X-T30ii or X-S10 and a lens like the 18-55. Maybe buy used so you can sell if/when you grow out of it and not lose too much $.
Great video! For me, I go Silver color to match the retro style. I think it suits well on photography-focused cameras. But black is better for "stealthiness". For just a bit over $2k, I got the X-T5 + XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR both BRAND NEW. Now I have all the dials, touch-screen, 40MP sensor, interchangeable lenses, film simulations and I LOVE everything I got. I don't get the leaf shutter and the OVF, but I absolutely don't need those. I understand these have their values, but I surely would not want to spend that much money for them.
@@TCinSoCal Good thing that as an introvert myself, I am more into landscapes and bird photography haha. In my country, I will not risk my XT5 on street photography anyways, I will use a cheaper body and those are currently black.
I had the X100V on loan when it first came out. I only had it for a few days but to be honest, I never got on with it. I am a Fuji user (X-T4, X-H1 and X-Pro 2) but never felt I needed the X100V. When I had it, the price was around £1300 - it is now ridiculously expensive!! I would like a small EDC camera and I'm slowly leaning towards the Ricoh GR iii (or iii X). An amazing camera for less than half the cost of an X100V on the secondhand market. What are your thoughts on the GR iii?
Looking beyond Fujifilm, I have found everything I need in a used Leica D-Lux 6; but you can get a brand new 7 for $1,400. That’s with a 24-75 1.7-2.8 zoom, “pocketable” that has awesome colors. It’s light on megapixels (17 for D-Lux 7) but geez, that’s all I need for travel and non-technical shooting. I have gotten some of my best pics with this camera, which surprised the hell out of me. Maybe that’s cause I carry it around much of the time (it’s that compact) and am therefore ready. Anyway - check it out; it has great flexibility.
At first before I've gotten mine (silver) I wanted the black one which I feel like looks very sleek and very nice however I've grown to really like the silver one.
I've been using an X100f for a few years and I'd recommend that as the best alternative option to the v. While a couple of the v's upgrades are desirable (mostly the moderate increase in sharpness at f2.0) all I need to convince myself how stupid the hype-pricing has gotten is to go shooting with the f. It gives me the quality, color science, recipe options, manual adjustments, and, well, everything else I've loved about this camera since the day I bought it. And while I'll most definitely grab a v (or its successor) when the prices come back to normal, I'm happy enough with my f to wait it out.
@@TCinSoCal No doubt--and as much as I love it as much now as when it was new, I do wish Fujifilm offered some sort of loyalty program where those of us who have been using their cameras can at least get to the front of the line when it's time to upgrade and let the TikTok influencees who'll never take advantage of what the camera really offers fight it out for what's left.
Got my xe1 with 18mmf2 for less than 350usd used. The lens got better vintage rendering and the x trans 1 sensor has a more organic look. I prefer it everyday to the x100v.
I read that the optical formula on the X100V is redesigned (less distortion, better resolution etc etc), but considering it's a fixed-lens camera, seems like $2000 is pretty high, yes? Man I miss my X100T. Fun compact shooter.
Fuji did improve the lens on the V. Basically, prior to the V the 23 f2 lens was known for being soft when wide open and close. Other than that.. new lens pretty close to new lens. The X100 line IS a Swiss Army knife of a camera but definitely not worth spending $2K on versus better options. Let the hype die down if you really want one.
@@TCinSoCal When I bought the X100T a few years ago brand new, it certainly expensive. As a daily camera, yets it suits my preference. Obviously lacking capabilities for telephoto work, so need another body. Or realistically speaking, if you are not looking for retro rangefinder look, just get a XT or X-Pro :D
Nice video! Because you're exactly telling what I think😀 I have an X70, an X-E2 (which I bought years ago for 190€) and an X-T3. A couple of years ago I wanted a 23mm lens. Then I thought it would be cool to spend a bit more and buy a X100V (before the hype). But unfortunately I didn't... But I am as cool as you are. My X-E2 is great! I have the 28mm but I always sacrifice the pocketibality (?) to put on the 35 1.4 because I love it, the lens and the combo. But, what led me to buy the X-T3 is the EVF of the X-E2. It's a pain in the a... When I had the X-T3 I thought 'Wow, now I see what I am photographing!' And the X-T3 is quicker, better in all fields, especially when combined with a LM-lens like the 16-80. Now I want a X-H2s. I am doing wildlife with my 100-400. The X-T3 is also not able to track. And I want my Fuji-AF-pain to be healed... But now I am in a weird situation: I could sell the X70 for the most money. Up to 1000$ with accessories... New it was the cheapest camera. The X-T3 is very low in price at the moment, I would just get 600 for that. Just a little bit more than for the X-E2! Which is weird because the X-T3 is the way better camera. I don't know what to do. Actually I don't want to sell any of them, I love them all. The one I would sell most likely would be the X-T3, but it has a too low price at the moment. My dream camera would be an X-E2 with the original 16MP sensor, EVF and the tilting screen of the X-T3, no touch needed but the five-button-thing, better AF. And the 35mm with a fast and silent linear motor, pancake and 2.0...
Thank you for the comments! Yes.. the market for Fuji bodies is WACKY.. I think I paid a little over $200 for an X-E2 years ago.. sold an X100F for little over $600 year ago. On the X-H2S.. it’s a brick but it’s a beast. The EVF is glorious.. I swear I take shots that look stunning in EVF then not quite as much so on my phone/tablet screen. Cheers!
The GR III and GR IIIx are AMAZING cameras with amazing image quality. My main ‘issue’ with them is no EVF. I live in SoCal and when shooting in very sunny conditions I often review images on the EVF when they are harder to see on the LCD. This made shooting with the GR a bit of a pain for me sometimes. They are also ‘on the clock’ for dust on the sensor.. you can do things to delay.. but it’s only a matter of time.
Came from canon and had stopped shooting for a long time because I got tired of the big camera. Wanted to get the x100v (not because of tik tok) but couldn’t justify paying for than retail. Got the XT5 with 27mm pancake + more now later like 50-140 f2.8. Just got the x100s and I can definitely see the appeal. I love the built in ND filter, but otherwise I think the XT5 is better
Owning the x100v I wouldn’t say it’s horrible with the eye autofocus, but it definitely isn’t good for the price. Even at retail. Even single point AF can hunt in great lighting conditions. But few and far between in that scenario.
I guess I should say unreliable vs horrible in regards to the X100V AF.. I don’t trust it at all.. but the camera has so many other amazing features and IQ that we give Face/Eye detect AF a pass.
I was a sony shooter primarily video, but had xe2 and xt20 as my fun streetphoto. Now that xs20 is out, I switched mainly to fuji for both vid and photo. I really like the compactness and how powerful it is. Agree with you with x100v, it's overhyped and overpriced in the 2nd market.
I agree with you. also, that's not make sense, why fuji focus to product expensive compact camera, that too much. think the people who respond on put plan for product compact, they don't listen for what people looking for? the question fuji not product compact zoom camera with good price a like fuji x20, x30, x70?
I am not purchasing a X100V at a premium. Fuji has announced they have stopped manufacturing this camera. The major camera stores aren’t accepting new orders. What am I going to do? I am awaiting the X100VI. I want IBIS and the 40MP sensor. Fuji rumors suggest the announcement of the new camera next year. If it has the two features I mentioned I will immediately order one. Until then I will use what I have. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Sorry but why would I pay that when I could buy an Xpro 3 (x100v on steroids) for $1300 and still have $700 left over for a killer lens. I still don’t get this fascination with the x100v. Sure it’s a cool camera but it’s not the end all, be all. Xp3 slaughters it for a fraction of the price and I could actually change the lenses. I appreciate your time and knowledge in the video, thanks for sharing with us!
I’m still shooting with x100t since the day i bought this camera, did anyone ask what camera did i use?. No one, not one single bit of people i shoot with this camera ask. Only one dude who has knowledge with cameras. So i believe that megapixel is just in our consciousness, the person only cares was the person who owns it.
I sold my X100F in order to get the X100V. Unfortunately I waited too long and then some idiot on TikTok ruined my chance of getting the X100V, or even another X100F! 😡 By the way, I had the silver X100F but SO regretted not buying the black, so yes, I agree, Black is by far the coolest model (IMHO)!
Mate, I sold mine over a year ago for 1300. Recently I have seen them second-hand go for nearly 3 grand. I don't think the camera's that good, hence why I sold mine.
i started my RU-vid channel, photographed my first professional assignment, and loved my time with the X100V. that being said, you’re a lunatic if you spend $2K on one
I once purchased a used X-100F before this overpriced insanity came along and it quickly became my favorite camera. It's since long gone and at these prices I may as well give a used Leica a shot and see what's the big deal.
The x100v is 1399 fuji has never raised the price and amazon never raised the price sellers are not amazon never get people who pay more I waited 3 mo. No rush an looked at everything you talked about if I didn't get it at the time I would of brought other cameras like ricoh for sure or xt3 etc...
This camera is ridiculously overpriced, hinders creativity with fixed lens, terrible ergonomics, mediocre IQ and there are so many better other options. Having a fixed lens and using a digital computation is well, not good. Agreed low light is on par with a cellphone. It's merrily a cultist obsession generating hype. I found it to be missing so much and after a few months I sold it for twice what I paid.
