Fujifilm X100VI: Bad first impression. 

Well said Dee. I thought I was going crazy until we both shared that we had similar issues. As far as I’m concerned, it’s X-Pro4 time 🤷🏾‍♂️

I recently sold my X100V. I really wanted to love it as it's a beautiful and very capable camera but it just wasn't right for me personally. Currently eying up the Panasonic GX80 as I've always had great experiences with Lumix cameras.

so from your experience, light and portable xpro3 vs gfx50r? i'm holding xpro3 and thinking about to switch to gfx50r, but a bit concerned about it's speed, i think xpro3 is relatively fast, but not the rocket fast, and sometimes that lag between releasing the shutter button and actual capture is kinda forever (even in manual mode that i shoot), i used to taking pics in 'topography' style and environment around, but lately it's become my family's daily cam and taking pics of my son, always crop the images to 4x3, just love this aspect ratio, so what do you think?

I am a 100% still photographer, and I love this camera. I love the size and the battery for me lasts all day with my primarily OVF shooting. The controls are wonderful. I do value the 40 megapixels. A f2.8 the lens is paired perfectly with the sensor. At f2, the lens can’t fully resolve the sensor. Not a big deal for me. That being said, UHS-I is just Fuji being cheap. When I travel I often just plug my camera into my laptop or phone, and it would be far better if the off loading of photos would be faster. For your use, I completely understand that reasonable expectation.

*To sum up this video, i have a bottomless pit of brain, all i did in the video is act like a little bit*ch and rant about a portable camera that doesn't have feature other fujicam have. And because basic logic i can't seem to understand why people would get this camera and why fuji didn't upgrade all its part... hmmmmmmmm.*

I watched the first 6 minutes of this video before turning it off… it’s almost impressive how many words this guy can speak without saying anything.

I was interested in this camera to replace my 100V.But when they went made in China I was out! And I’m happy I did, I’m really enjoying the Nikon ZF I decided to get. But I had to least watch your video review since your entire stick is all about over the top bluntness and it didn’t disappoint with several points.

Man, I’m waiting for the GRiv!

I don't need 6.2K video and UHS-I cards are cheaper than UHS-II card. So all in all, it's a win for me. But I understand if there is a feature which cannot be utilised properly.

Adjusting for inflation since release the X100v would cost $1689 in 2024. So Fuji added IBIS and a 40mp sensor for $1599 and you are upset?

Back again! You know the rest dee 😂 WITH ANOTHER BANGER!🔥🔥🔥🔥

Ive felt the 'boring' vibe recently while trying out the Lumix S5ii. Great camera, very capable but it was super dull to use and I realised it was because it was doing nothing that I hadn't seen or had access to before. For photography now it's really hard to give us something different so we tend to vibe with cameras for other reasons, for me that's enjoyment of use as I know capability is always covered. I agree with the churning out of upgrades and because of the limit of what they can push it can feel like very minimal upgrades which then for a thinking consumer puts doubt into whether to drop cash or not. The VI felt like one of those releases and, if I still shot Fujifilm, I don't think there would be enough to upgrade to. Always refreshing to hear someones opinion on a piece of gear and good you don't sheep the rest of the internet and just give it how it is.

I’ve only used the x100s a long time ago. It wasn’t really for me. I often wonder if the x100v would be different. I decided to go with X-T5 and smaller lenses. I know Reala Ace is coming to the X-T5 and am looking forward to that.

Not a professional cam. So the issues of write speed to the card doesn’t matter. It’s a carry around camera. Pocket cam. Not a serious cam. I’ve used the xt30 as a 3rd cam for weddings and it worked for just that. I used the x100v for the same thing. It’s not meant for those things and I went into it knowing that. This cam is definitely a camera for the parent.

Fujifilm really needs to step it up with their next gen of cameras. With the successful sales of the X100VI, I am rooting for them. Come on XPro4!

I had an X100T for 5 years which cost me £700 new with leather case in 2016. It was good enough back then. I would love an X100VI but I would never pay £1500 for these now. It has a lot of stuff in it I just don't need. The only camera I would sell my XT3 for is an XPro4 titanium with no screen and ISO dial on the back. I would pre-order that bad-boy. At the same time, if Fuji doesn't release something I vibe with soon, I'm keeping an eye on the Nikon ZF to see if they actually release some decent small lenses with aperture rings. I doubt they will though.

Totally agree, have an x100v good camera but hobbled by sub par AF.

Love watching grown adult complaining about cameras 😂

Personally, I’d rather get a X-T5. I shoot on a X-T1 in the Fujifilm system and really love the flexibility with the lenses and the ability to change settings with physical knobs. I can absolutely appreciate the small size and having to work the set focal length the X100 series offers.

Honestly the only thing that excites me about this camera is it (hopefully) means the x100v will finally come back in stock and stop being £600+ more for a used body than the RRP

lol this review almost like a Fuji hate speech for what it’s built for it does the job well. All cameras got their issues I’m loving it but hey that’s just my opinion 😂😂

I really hope they nail the x pro 4. But I think that’s the problem with building a brand off of every camera literally being the same, your only changing/choosing the body style.

I see all the hype, but I'm not interested like the rest of the world

Agree 100%. I had the X100F and sold it after 3 months. The camera was lifeless with its fixed lens and next to my X-Pro2 it felt like a toy.

dude fcking relax. it’s a pocket camera.

You Nailed It !!!

Cameras are so good now that most of the upgrades that will happen for cameras in the future won’t make that much of a difference for most people. (Not all, just the vast majority).

I've had X100T, X100V, and now the X100VI (for about 3 weeks now). I can also confirm that it feels like a minor upgrade from the V. Jumping from T to the V was significant because there was a lens upgrade. If you have the V, I do not see the reason for someone to upgrade. IBIS is overrated but it might be because I do not shoot long-exposure shots. The 40 mega-pixels is an overkill for this type of camera as well. Just prepare to get more hard drive space. I only got this camera because I got my X100V stolen and I missed it dearly.

as an everyday x100v user that loves it more than anything, x100vi meant nothing to me in my hands :/

Thanks for saying i what every non fanboy is thinking . Still love the X-T line tho.

Ain’t no way this dude blocked me

i agree with you 100% on the uhs 1 card. i think its pretty dumb fuji is putting such high resolution video specs along with ibis into this camera but then limiting the write speed. for photos im sure its fine. this camera isnt meant for crazy burst anyway. appreciated the honesty.

The main feature of the X100VI is that they can actually fulfill orders.

Agreed. UHS-II and the new battery was a miss for sure. AF-C was also finicky in video mode for me, even with an obvious high contrast (easy to focus on) subject.

Dee- good morning and as always- good shit 💩 😂 I am almost convinced that the Main reason why Fuji pushed this iteration instead of something new - adding all the features you mentioned (newer battery and card slot) was because they already had the majority of theses x100v parts laying around from the pandemic shortages. When they added the 5mm , that seemed as if they retooled their existing stocks to fit these added features from the xt5. The people who wanted the x100v would have been better served by Fuji if this was a mark ii. Fuji could have re-released the x100v . Then maybe make a truly new x100vi. Keep killing them Dee. No free lunches!!

Loved my x100v however for me it was not the camera. I’d be more excited to see what xpro4 could offer.

Interesting take and I would agree with your entire stance. I found the AF in the X100v tricky too, well disappointing. The battery choice of Fuji in this iteration is fascinating: bigger sensor, Ibis, 6k video... Same old battery

Thanks for this video. Same thing with autofocus, so many years in business and still problems. SHAME ON YOU FUJI.

also, look at all this engagement! so many madboiz out here 😂

Still waiting for mine to come in from B&H. 😢

The battery is the same?! are you kidding me? the same battery from the Xh1, 6 years ago. WHat a cop out by fuji, this isnt even an S model this is just a frankencamera they called an upgrade.

Actually the x100v lens is no longer good enough for the new sensor….so it’s not a good idea to even get this version. Either get x100v or wait for x100vii.

This will be my first Fujifilm (receiving it in may). I have never touched a x100v. Main reason for my pre order was because I wanted a edc camera and am very intrigued by Fuji jpeg and film simulations (again, never experienced it personally). Also, it’s a nice looking camera. I am a Sony shooter and will continue using Sony for my paid work. Hopefully I can put the x100vi to use for my small restaurant’s content uploads. My only worry is that a 23mm apsc lens may not be for me. I don’t care for the 40mp with this lens and the card slot does limit this camera. I’m going into this with little expectation in performance but would like to have a good experience.

Everyone just come over to the Leica side!!

I was on a backlist for the x100v since 2020, and a preorder list for the x100vi on announcement day. I canceled my order. My XH2s for work is great, and my XE4 is great for a dad cam. Great points. It seems like an S upgrade.

Great point about the UHS-1 slot limitations. People hate honesty and just complain favouritism on the internet without using their brain to understand that there is usually nuance to an opinion.

Roman 6, not vi.

Xs20 is 💩 on this, new battery, UHSii slot, better ergos and relatively compact!

Love that the trolls are feeding your engagement even more by commenting so much. That’s definitely going to push your video and content out and grow your channel even further😂 and piss their sorry asses even more

All sounds like a fair assessment to me. These companies need more criticism and less hype and constant affirmation

The S iPhones were always the best iPhones.

I think this camera needed to follow what leica did and add internal storage or like you said UHS2 Tbh im not a fan of Fujifilm making all their cameras hybrids. And to me at least the X100 series needs to just be a photography focused camera. I would rather this camera be a bit bigger just for that larger battery too. I also don’t think this Lens can support the resolution either. But i feel Fuji just released and rushed this camera because of the huge boom and demand for the x100v So hopefully they improve the x100 7

Yikes, what a horrible take on this camera. I shoot Leica and there are reason Leica removes or doesn't add certain features to other cameras and this same logic gets applied to Nikon,Fuji,Sony ect. Your whole videos sounds like you are dragging your feet that someone forced you to use it and than nagg about it.

Fujifilm, Dee is terrible for your brand, stop sending him shit. Look at how schitzo he goes on commenters.

Such an honest king 🙏🏼🤍

Someone is salty Fujifilm didn’t put him on the top of the waitlist 😂

Stop crying no one will get it anyway

Man, I forget what the video was about now, but this comments section is AWESOME! 🍿🧃 Gets a thumbs up from me just for that. 🤣

Ya agree. Honestly the F it still my favorite though. I prefer the older "softer" lens. ngl want it back. Also I think a majority of people don't even need more than the T model too.

... sounds similarly to my rationalization for opting for the X-H2 over the X-T5... CFexpress Type-B vs UHS-II... full-size HDMI vs micro-HDMI... dedicated headphone jack vs USB-C headphone dongle... 5.69 mil dot EVF vs 3.69 mil dot EVF... optional vertical battery grips vs metal hand grip... other things may be more subjective such as PASM vs dials or flip vs articulating screens. There are some huge positives by spending a few extra hundred bucks to go with the X-H2... ... but I can understand why an individual might just prefer the X-T5's aesthetics and shooting experience over the X-H2. I think it is a similar case when it comes to the X100-series of cameras.

I agree too. I've slowly gone off Fuji over the years and there are much better alternatives. I just sold off my last Fuji lens this week. I've literally owned over a dozen of their cameras and lenses over 11 years. I thought they were the best and clung in there for things to improve. However, I swapped over to Nikon Z about two years ago and use them for all of my paid gigs and events, and of course for all of my personal stuff. I went to India for a month, at the beginning of this year. I wanted to recapture the Fuji experience to see if I'd been too harsh a critic of them for swapping over to FF. I even bought a used X-H1 off ebay to take with me and the XF 18mm 1.4 lens. I shot over 10,000 images whilst in India, on the X-H1. However, after reviewing all of my images now and reflecting on my experience, it was the best decision to dump Fuji and move over to FF. I'm disappointed I tainted my once in a lifetime trip to India, and didn't used my Nikons and relied on Fuji instead. Oh well, that's part of the learning experience.

I think most the people that hate have no content at all. Sorry individuals 😂

Great impression. I have X100V and X100VI. The V is way more fun to shoot with. I feel way more inspired to shoot with the V. I love the VI don’t get me wrong. But there is just something different about the V. Keep up the great work man 🤙🏼