Actually one of the best reviews I've seen on this camera. I especially liked how you show the different modes. Most reviewers hold the camera and just talk about it. Thanks again!
+John Tazbaz Thanks so much for the kind words. Although I do get very, very few inappropriate comments, I do approve all comments before they appear, so I can't be sure there wasn't one or two that didn't make it. Generally though, your observation is correct - my viewers are kind and generous people genuinely interested in the cameras.
This is the best most informative video on the x100 t so far, and I thoroughly enjoyed it and this guy has a very good narrative voice which does not send you to sleep like most others do, well done
Greetings from Hamilton, Ontario! Your reviews are excellent Maarten and it is nice to see local content in your shots. :-) I own the X100T and it is simply a marvel. I appreciate your thoughtful and thorough review of this camera. Keep up the great work :-)
Thank you for the informative review. I have watched a dozen other reviews on this camera and your review had the best coverage of the menu system and view finders.
Excellent video, very helpful and a pleasure to watch. Thank you for going into such great detail about the features! One thing I would have liked to see more of was the "classic chrome" filter, as currently it is very hard to find information or photos taken with this setting. Keep up the good work, I subscribed.
MFPRODUCTIONSCHANNEL Thanks for the kind words - that's very nice of you to say. Most of the photos in my flickr group for the X100T are taken with classic chrome. Unfortunately, I don't think that's captured in the EXIF.
Sir, you have made my day and my mind with regards to purchasing this camera. I can hardly wait to get my X100t! You have definitely earned yourself a loyal subscriber!
Nice to see a good solid - and Canadian, review of this camera. A friend of mine uses the X100S and loves it and I have seen the results of their work. I think that this is certainly going to be on my list. One thing to perhaps note is that the adaptor ring sold separately is needed to put filters on - even just a UV - which I would get by default on any new camera to protect the lens - especially on a fixed lens piece of kit.
Great review! Thank you for taking the time. Do you plan to purchase an x100t? You were able to mount a conversion adapter (wide/tele), does the lens accept a standard UV filter? I seem to recall a discussion of issues with the mount for UV filters.
photopixelify Thanks for the kind words. I'm not planning to purchase an X100T at the moment. I did use the Fuji wide adapter. I did not try to mount another adapter or filter. It should, although you'll need a Fuji adapter, which I found quickly using Google.
Random question... does the eyepiece on the back of your camera "wobble" at all? I recently got my camera in the mail and noticed the rubber eyepiece of the viewfinder has some play and moves around a bit. Don't know if it's a big deal, but seems like it should be tight. Thanks.
Great Video Maarten. While i'm close to pulling the trigger on this camera (i want something smaller for informal/fun/travel as I shoot pro with a Canon system), i'm having a hard time deciding between the X100T and the XT-1 and it's x-mount system. While the X100T checks all the right boxes, I love my wide angle shots and I worry that the fixed 35mm equivalent will bug me, even with the W-TCL as you only gain 8mm (I think). Ken Rockwell and others have said that the panoramic mode is very useful on the X100T and make a W-TCL irrelevant, but I haven't seen any image samples or reviews on this function. Have you used it? What's your thoughts? Thanks in advance.
ryan girard Thanks for the kind words. Panorama and wide angle are not the same. I have a sense that if you buy a camera that doesn't allow interchangeable lenses and the wide angle you're looking for, you won't be happy. A camera's panorama mode will always be inferior to taking several images and stitching them yourself - particularly regarding focus and exposure (which tend to be auto in panorama mode on all cameras). I remember taking some panorami with the X100T, but can't find one to upload. Did you check on flickr? A google search should find some.
***** Thanks for the speedy reply Maarten. Yes I agree that a wide angle and a pano mode are not comparable, but it is something, as opposed to nothing. I have only managed to find a couple (in a sea of many fantastic X100T images that have been uploaded) of pano shots taken with the T, and they are relatively better then other I have seen from other cameras (and phones). But as you said, that's not exactly setting the bar high. One of the reasons behind this purchase was to simplify, so getting another ILC in the XT-1 wouldn't really make sense. Plus, the limitation might be a good thing. :). Thanks again.
This is such a great review! Thank you! I'm an avid Sony user and I'm planning on buying a secondhand X100T one of these days! Your video was very informative and for some reason, relaxing too!
@@MaartenHeilbron It's really a good thing I was able to watch your video last night, because I just bought a secondhand x100t a few hours ago hahaha. I love Sony, but I mostly buy Sigma lenses since they're more affordable than its Sony counterparts. I have no qualms about the quality at all, but.... they're just too darn heavy! I want a camera that I can bring everywhere, so I would never ever miss a shot. As for why x100T in particular and not the newer versions, it's just because it fits my budget haha! Someday, if I do like my experience with Fujifilm I'll save up for the 100V! Do you still use your x100T after so many years?
@@klarisselitao2503 Thanks for the explanation. I'd have looked for a used A6300, as it's also small and light and has better overall capability. I returned the X100T after the review. I use the Fujifilm X-H1, among others.
Hi Maarten, Your video is one of the better reviews for this camera. Also, I appreciate the touch of humour. I just got my 100T and I'm loving it for street photography. Regarding not being able to send RAW files via wifi. "Arghh!" I found that out too...:):)
I just buy this wonderful cameras and ,i really appreciate your e setting and thanks because you are the guys to influence my decision added in my collection this little jewel .One word perfect ...Have a Merry Christmas ....Frank the trucker ...
Thanks Maarten, great review. Maarten when using the flash in forced flash mode does it adjust intelligently or do I have to adjust using flash exposure compensation? In p mode it seems to adjust the flash output intelligently by itself. Thanks Maarten!
hollernathan Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate them. I'm not a big flash fan, so I didn't play with it a lot (I also don't have any family/friends who have the patience for me to test). The product description uses the term "super intelligent" flash, so it seems safe to assume that it does - the flash compensation is used to make further adjustments if the auto setting doesn't create the effect you want. No harm in trying it out ...
Would you recommend a used X100 as a complement to my DSLR? I want a camera I can always throw in a small bag or a jacket pocket and this seems like a bargain for $300! (US)
Hi! Which mirorrless camera should I buy if I am interested in shooting stills, if I am in to image quality only, not the video. I don't mind if the camera is not the newsest. My budget is only 620 dollars/500 pounds... Thank you.
I'm never sure what things cost - so you'll have to bargain hunt on your own. Why not the X100T? I do see rumours of a new X-100 series camera coming (January?) so the price might go down soon. I felt that the Sony A6000 was a very good price/value combination , so you might consider that also.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hkBnze9wUQU.html Hope this helps.
Maarten. Quick question if i may. At this time of the year, with a shutter count of 4800 and price 570$ would you buy the x100T? With a bonus 2 non original batteries.
Hello Mike , I have the X100S . Is it possible to remove all the info on the display when you want to take a foto ? It disturbs me . Thank you for your help .
+tapazzandjazz Mike may have a better answer, I've only used the X100T. Pressing the DISP/BACK button cycles through the EVF displays, one of which is clear.
Thank you for another really great review. Looking forward to your LX100 review. Will you be reviewing the GM5? I currently have a Sony RX100 but cant decide what to buy next - GM5 seems to provide the same portability plus interchangeable lenses - not cheap though!
***** Thanks Maarten. I'm really interested to see what the ergonomics are like of the GM5 - I want to go back to a prime lens (thinking of the panasonic 20mm) as I think it makes you think much more about the shot before you take it but I'm concerned the GM5 may be a little too small, or maybe not!
Interesting. No default ISO selector for the function button near the shutter? Seems odd given that it's standard on the original X100 and makes for the best manual experience out there. But hey, maybe now more people will actually use the X100T's movie mode :]
Eduardo Portas I agree - I'd likely rather have an ISO dial than an EV adjustment dial. Even if it's stacked with another dial (and that is old school). Is it silly to suggest that this camera might be better if it didn't have movie mode? That those who are truly attracted to this model don't really care for that feature?
Yes. Just noted that it changed from ISO to video record on the default settings. I much prefer the original X100 settings, since this a camera designed to be used in manual mode. Cheers.
8:15 You say stabilization works well but this camera doesn't have optical or sensor stabilization built in.. but on a fairly wide 35mm field of view you can get pretty stable shots with steady hands :)
tvurk Good catch and my apologies. I'm obviously steadier than I think - in one of my final review passes I thought - wow, that's nice and steady and I don't mention the stabilization. So I added the voiceover line without checking the manual first. Oops! I appreciate your comment, I'll add an annotation to the video.
Thanks ... I appreciate the kind words. Having a single focal length lens is a limitation, but one that many famous and successful photographers were able to use to their advantage. There are some kinds of photography (like sports and wildlife) that aren't well-served by this arrangement.
+Cash Miller That's a tough one. Do you have a camera already? Is it close to the X100T in quality? Are there features missing from the X100T that you desperately want that you expect to be included? Will you be able to trade up/trade in when the replacement is available?
Regards, I would love you to do the review of the Samsung NX series, seem good cameras at a very competitive price. (NX300M - NX30 - and the surprising and portable Mini NX).
My OM-D won't send raw to the app either. If you have the camera in raw mode it sends a jpeg. If you took a photo in raw you can't copy it to your phone because it won't convert it for you! I really wish camera companies would hook up with google and apple to make some kind of standard system because wifi features on every camera I have seen are really clunky and kind of annoying to use when they do work.
Joshua Kleiner That at least is a reasonable solution. On the X100T you have to go to the menu to do the RAW to JPEG conversion first before you can send it. Aaarrgghh. And I agree, wifi remains an after thought - at least Fuji connects easily without NFC and doesn't require a password.
Hello, I'm new with cameras and especially with rangefinders cameras. Can you explain me how do you manual and auto focus with the optical viewfinder? Thank you and I just discovered your channel is awesome!
Focusing with a film rangefinder is usually a matter of guesswork - based on markings on the lens, an estimate of the distance to the subject, and using an aperture with a depth of field large enough to give you some latitude. Manual focus on a digital rangefinder camera will have some kind of focus assist - an expanded view is the most typical. Autofocus uses the same techniques (contrast and or phase detection) used by DSLR and mirrorless cameras. The X100T is not really a rangefinder camera, it just simulates the effect with the optical viewfinder. Hope this helps.
Thank you and one more thing based on the time you spent with the fuji x100t do you find difficult or easy to manual focus and is the autofocus fast enough? I'm asking because I intend to buy one and I want to be sure of it.
Manual focus (at least in viewfinder mode) is easy enough - I prefer the expanded view, but there are two more options if they work better for you. The autofocus isn't nearly as fast or reliable as some newer cameras (particularly the X-T2 or the Sony A6300), but it's fast enough. Since I reviewed the camera, there have been several firmware updates to improve focus engine, so not sure what the current state might be.
you said it Love at first sight - yes it is good looking - and well made - but with the lifespan of sensors things have changed - so making a camera to last 20 years is a bit of a silly thing as no one would use it - like would we use a digital camera from the 90's today :) Well I have the X100 and bought it because everyone raved about it - to just about everyone it was this amazing camera - notable bloggers just raved about it - My take on then my new X100 - was it was the worst auto focus camera that I had ever owned - slow slow - and extremely hard to focus in low light - and sometimes it just would not focus - overall the IQ was nice when one managed to focus - So I also got the X100s - and IQ not as good but auto focus better - but still not that impressive for a camera over $1000 - and still poor in low light focus - Ok I assume the X100T has improved - I now bought the Panasonic LX100 as my main street shooting camera - what a difference - yes Fuji has a nice skin color tone - and nice grain texture - but no better then the Sony A6000 with say the 35mm or 50mm F1.8 lenses - However my Sony A6000 so much better in focus tracking - Yes I still say that I enjoy using my Fuji X20 more then my X100 and X100s - and it gets used more often also - I really enjoy your reviews Maarten - very nice - just think that especially on previous models that the X100/s/r have been hyped up to much - as I know the same guys that raved about the X100 critics to hell cameras that even have faster auto focus :) go figure - I think the X100/s/r/t are kind a like the Leicas - no matter how many flaws they have they will always be raved about - and the fact that there is no auto focus is just brilliant - just would like to see them shoot their pets or kids on the move with only manual focus :) - the rest of the world uses Touch LCD on their cell phones and pads all day and we realize that there are benefits to having that on cameras as well - but to the Purists Touch LCD is a No No - however their phones have Touch - I think Touch To focus and Shoot is a very practical feature - rather then up up up and left left to move focus on what we need to shoot - but not to the Purists - manual lenses - no autofocus - no Touch :) And yes - there is No IS in lens or IS in Body - so there are few stops lost -
igetsmart Thanks so much for your detailed comments and insight. I appreciate the kind words. I've had those focus issues with Fuji models (particularly the x30) in the past, but seemed much improved here. In this class, as others have commented, also consider the LX100, which I'm reviewing.
Nice review but I think you have missed key points. I took the X100S to Europe in 2015. Files / Image quality was superb.... BUT ...... Battery life was so poor I had to take 3 batteries - first improvement Fuji needs to make. Start up time incredibly slow.. I simply could not turn camera on and start shooting. It seemed to have to go through a long sequence before the shutter could be released - even in manual focus...Second improvement needed. I lost so many shots because of this... Auto focus was simply not up to standard. Needs a total overhaul... ( I had my older Olympus OMD 5 and the focus was much faster, much more accurate, more reliable ) I really wanted to love this camera ( and the handling, size, quietness of operation and viewfinder are great) but when I got back I sold it... I really hope that Fuji will introduce a new model that addresses and rectifies all these unacceptable design flaws.. I would buy it in a snap.... for street and candid photography..
Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences. Battery life is poor on all mirrorless cameras, I actually find the Fuji to be above average. I returned the camera after the review, so I can't check against my current expectations, but I don't remember and didn't note that the startup time was slower thank average. There have been several Fuji models over the last few years with disappointing focus performance, but I felt the X-100T was reasonably fast, as I demonstrate in the video. May I suggest you check out the X-T2?
I actually didn't notice the effects modes until I saw this video. In all fairness I did just get my X100T a week ago. I do like them but I have noticed that in "partial red" mode it seems to have trouble finding red. Partial Orange finds reds more easy and makes them.....orange. Anyone else?
Always nice to hear that I've provided useful information. I found all of the colours to be less than predictable - but that is the general nature of selective colour modes.
Hi can anyone give me some tip? Would you suggest x100t or sony a6000? For travelling. I feel like x100t would be more enjoyable yet it's pricey but then a6000 is less expensive and more features I think but it seems less enjoyable. Dilemma.
Excril It sounds like you need to decide how much you're prepared to pay for enjoyment. In functional terms, both are great cameras, but don't overlook the LX100 ... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_Lhsrc9oG5U.html
Thank you for replying! I've looked over the panasonic you suggested, it didn't really bite me even though the functions are great. It's really pleasing and tempting to get the fuji. I also once tried this in the electronic store, or maybe the olympus em 5, I can't remember but It gave me this retro, hazed, picture that I instantly liked! I can't remember if it was the x100t or the em 5. Does fuji have these features/effects?
Excril They each have a selection of effects.I wouldn't purchase a specific camera or model just to get that effect ... have a look at Topaz filters (just to suggest one, there are lots) which will work with any photo, any camera and offer a great deal more control than the in-camera effects.
Yes! (sorry, couldn't resist). They're both nice cameras - are you more of a Fuji guy (likes physical controls, into photography) or a Sony guy (leading edge technology, more into video)? Or as I like to say, let your wallet, your hand (which is more comfortable for you to hold) and your heart (which is the one you'd never leave at home and would be proud to carry around on your neck) help you decide. Hope this helps.
Excellent video. Very nicely done. I am so tired of those other cheaply edited and poorly executed videos. Trust me, I've seen some videos that you hear someone talking and only see their hands playing with the the camera being reviewed.
Is that what I said? I was surprised when I looked at the footage and only later realized that the camera wasn't stabilized. Thanks for the kind words.
@@MaartenHeilbron What do you advise? A small, lightweight travel camera that is powerful in photography The price does not exceed 500 dollars The lens can be changed
Seems a bit misleading when it comes to focusing systems. I had to sell my X100S (same focusing systems as the X100T) because of the completely unreliable AF performance, even in good light, and the slow-responding MF ring action. It's usually not something covered in a lot of reviews, but I feel it's important to note that the manual focus ring is not connected to the focus motor of the lens. Despite being located on the lens barrel, it is a focus-by-wire system which takes time to respond to input from the user. Not ideal for fast-paced/changing scenes. With the lack of responsive/reliable focus, the biggest letdown of this camera becomes is the field of view. With a 35mm equivalent FOV, framing a candid street portrait is nearly impossible. The time it takes from lifting the camera to your eye to camera acquiring focus is so long that your subject will have time enough to react to your gesture and so ruin the candid nature of the shot. If you have the time to make your shots, the camera will work fine for you. But when you're not the one in control of your environment, this camera will frustrate you endlessly with missed opportunities, shots with focused backgrounds and blurry subjects, and raw editing that will make you yearn for the Bayer filters of old. Glad to be back with my Nikon. At least I can trust it to do what I need when I need it.
tgmwright Thanks for your comment. I was certainly not pleased with the focus systems on the X30 and to a lesser extent the X-T1. I didn't find the same issues with the X100T. After the review loan was over, I saw that Fuji provided a firmware upgrade that promises to improve the focus system.
The autofocus and general responsiveness of the X100T is much improved from the X100S (its habit of focusing on a high-contrast background... that drove me crazy). That was my biggest complaint with the earlier model, but I'm extremely happy with the T. I'm not saying it's perfect, but it addresses 99% of the frustrations I was having. I certainly haven't had any issues with street photography.
Aidan Morgan Yes, thank you for adding that. I'm very curious, given your experience, and the acknowledgement from Fuji that the system is unchanged, how there can be such a dramatic difference in performance. It would be sad to think that there's a performance improvement to be had in firmware that they haven't yet rolled out to the older S.
bought one a week ago and although i like the styling, i don't find the build quality that impressive... the wheel at the rear is loose and 'plasticy'... the shutter release button is also wobbly. the functions seem to have a mind of their own, auto focus can be slow and hesitant.. i also feel the x100t is a little small.. in summary, i regret buying it and my DSLR's blow it out of the water in every respect... for what it is and what it does it seems massively overpriced..emperors new clothes?
Hmmm ... sorry to hear that our opinions are that divergent. Obviously, it's not and doesn't pretend to be a DSLR - but should certainly strike a better chord with photographers than the experience you portray. It's possible that some of your unease may be unfamiliarity, and I do agree that focus is one of Fuji's areas for improvement. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts - it's always good to hear a variety of opinions, I suspect that's why there are so many different manufacturers and so many camera models.
You're welcome. I had the original X100 in the form of the Limited Edition model, selling my Canon Full Frame and L series lenses to lighten my aging load. It was fantastic. I have moved on to the XPRO1 which is a fantastic camera with the 35 1.4, but I now long to get my hands on the X100T and use it as my 23mm lens. Fuji are amazing, and here in the UK we are lucky enough to have a wonderful customer services department. If you haven't joined the original Fuji X Forum yet then I think you will find it to be a great place to express your love for the Fuji X100T. Take my moan about your music as tongue in cheek if you like, but please don't use it again!...lol
I bought it because of the good review. But to be honest I do not like it. Auto focus is terrible, lens is not sharp at all, interface is a complete mess… I really feel like this is just a little bit better than a smartphone qualitywise
The lens, the sensor and the controls put this miles ahead of a smartphone. I hear your disappointment, but I suspect that what you really need is to spend a little more time to learn the elements of exposure and to practice.
That camera felt like a tin can on hand. Empty and shallow. Compare that to any Leica M, and you will /feel/ the difference right away, and toss the Fujifilm toy camera.
Please come down from your high horse. I'm not sure that there are many who would consider that a fair comparison. Even if it feels like a tin can, it can take pictures that most would have trouble distinguishing from those taken with a Leica.
