I couldn't get the Fuji X100V so I got this... 

Already a refreshing honesty. So many people justify their choice of camera with their knowledge of specs. Whereas you have the courage to simply say you want the camera because of the idea of the camera.

Your smile while you’re shooting with the x100f really shows how truly happy you are with it. I’ve been wanting one so bad but I don’t have the money to spend on it. I hope I able to get one soon. Thank you for the smile :)

Spoken from the heart. Thought provoking and uplifting. Thank you.

I shoot the XT3 and XPro2 professionally. My X100F literally goes with me everywhere, every day. I’m also enjoying my slow XE1 with a manual lens because of the Xtrans 1 sensor and how it renders colors. Nice video, glad to see the X100F getting some love because it’s still a great camera.

Totally feel ya, cuz when u work for clients u shoot what they want or what u think they want but for yourself u r shooting what u want and having a tool for work and one for passion is great idea cuz I also do

I’m like this, I use the canon r6 and various lenses for work stuff. Then the Fuji x100v is for fun, I call it the Fuji fun…. And I’m with you on my previous cameras some aspects of them I miss, like the reward of getting a good picture out of it from challenging focusing. I guess where the Fuji’s good as it has its quirks so getting a great photo is sometimes challenging so when you do it’s on par with your current top line kit!

Im waiting for your next street photography video with it. I love your choice! Have nice holidays

This video hit different. I recently fell in love with the Fuji line of cameras and am excitedly waiting on the arrival of the XE1 I ordered a few days ago and I couldn’t put my finger on why the thought of my new camera made me feel like I wanted to go shooting and why I don’t get that feeling from my work canon eosR. And you answered that question. It’s because that camera has become just about work and about needing the best specs or the best photo for a client and became less about the love of photos. It became clinical rather than fun. Love the content it so nice to hear someone who feels the same and can relate 👍

I bought the original X100 earlier this year and it too made me enjoy photography more. I like pretty much everything about it, even the extremely discrete grip. To counter the fear of dropping it, I added a wrist strap and now I'm more relaxed when using it.

I did the same. I found a used one for a good price and the vibe with the x100F is just different from my other gear. Def goes with me everywhere now. Maybe I’ll get the 100v if it’s ever available but I’m happy with what I have.

I fell in love with the X100F years ago but I didn't have the money at the time, and recently I was looking to buy the X100V and I couldn't justify such expense, so I decided to pull the trigger on a used X100F and man, I couldn't be happier with the desition, it comes with me wherever I go, the image quality is great and I saved a ton of money. I used to shoot with a Fujifilm X-T100 and I upgraded to a Sony a7iii and the size difference really made a huge difference and most of the time I couldn't even be bothered taking the camera out with me, since I got the X100F that problem is solved and photography has become way more fun and simpler, I absolutely love this camera!

When i bought The X100F everything changed. I was a Canon user and I also used Lumix for video. I fell in love with fuji so I sold everithing, X100F included, and passed to Fuji XT3 with my most used 35mm 0.95 lens, The 16-55 2.8 and The 23mm 2. A few years passed and I knew that I missed my best camera. The X100V is on The plan, But a you said is quite untraceable. You got a great camera rares! Keep it❤

Nice video and I totally get your points. I'm having a really hard time deciding should I go for one (X100 or maybe XE3 or XE4), as the thing I love the most about it is the form factor and the thing that I would probably take it more with me for casual situations than the stuff I have. My work cameras were eos 6D/eos R, which then got upgraded to R/R6 mk2, I love shooting primes 35/50, wide aperture, and I absolutely love my cameras, BUT they're big and cumbersome! I sometimes take the plastic 50 1.8 with me even though 50 1.2 is such an amazing thing, only to have a less attention seeking camera in my hand when taking casual street shots. Also, I fear that the shots with Fuji would be way less ideal than the mighty R6 setup so I should just forget about the size issue and take the big beast everywhere with me but the Fuji bug just never leaves my mind. :)

Great personal commentary on the camera….I have to say all the x100 series up F has a lot of character.

The most enjoyable camera for me was the original 5d and the infamous EF 50mm f1.2L. Center AF/back button focus only. The SOOC jpegs were gorgeous👍

I bought the original X100 when it was released and loved the many years of shooting with it. I eventually got the "F" for travel and street photography. But, both have the thumb grip with a wrist trap for comfort.

I had a very similar experience when I sold my A7 kit and got an X100F - it reinvigorated my joy in photography. I haven’t missed anything about interchangeable lenses either. (I am not a pro)

As a photographer, i strived the most when i used my personal photography to be a « lab » for my professional photography. Applying technical and creative skills learned in my personal time was extremely fulfilling and rewarding :)

Using different camera for business and personal is a good choice! I use Fuji X-T2’s for business but I use a Fuji X100T for personal photos.

It's a weird thing but what made me choose a fuji as my 1st camera is the massive plus point that a large majority of the cameras made in the past few years all come with the same sensor. From the flag ship to midrange and you don't feel like you're getting less and you're always confident that it's not the cameras fault you took a bad photo and you can really see your improvement when you learn.

I feel you man...

I was thinking about the x100v or any of the older models, but I could not justify the price they go for these days. So I got the xf23mm f2 for my Xe-2 instead. Perfectly happy with that setup for my needs.

I have the original and love it.

EDC for its size and backup of more "pro" cameras. It's excellent for street, will do landscape, portraits, family, and vacation. All around'er, imho. F2 is outstanding for most work. Waterproof helps a lot and the size doesn't scare people.

for what it's worth, i ordered a new black X100V for $1400 from Adorama on 27 September 2022. It was on back-order of course. It arrived at my house on 22 November 2022. It is not necessary to pay a $600 mark-up to some crook on eBay and you don't have to buy an older model (unless that's what you want). The X100V can be bought at list price if you're patient.

Enjoyed your prez thank you. I am an enthusiastic amateur and when I go on a trip use an X-Pro2 with 16-55 and 70-300 lenses. However, I always take my beloved GRIII which is my X100 I guess! I am also tempted to get a GRIIIx and then sell the Fuji stuff but have so far resisted that siren! Stay well.

I take my X100F with me everywhere I go.

Great video, Rareș. Hello from Greece :)

Question for whoever wants to reply, I still shoot with my old x100s, I am aware of the tech progress and feature packed in the newly x100v, BUT is it going to be a life changer if I buy one of these or just an enjoyable upgrade?

Thanks for your video. Too bad you didn't get an X100V. I would be curious what you would have said about the camera. I myself bought an X100V not too long ago. For me, besides the design, there were other factors that brought me to it. I love my camera and I always have it with me.

Using the OVF greatly improves battery life. Fortunately i bought a V very early on and yeh its better in most ways, but all the X100's are special...

I was set to purchase the X100V just weeks before the pandemic started, in 2019. I was going to purchase it new, but found a new, used 100V on FB, offered to me for $900 by the seller. However, I was asking too many questions about the camera and the seller got upset and sold it to someone else, instead, lol. Yes, I did not buy it. A couple of days later, a used, almost unused X100F came into my path in the same FB Marketplace, and was able to purchase it for $585, including 3 Fuji batteries, a leather half case, 256G Lexar SD card, a square and a round hood, 2 mist filters, extended grip, red shutter release button, thumb rest, and a handshake. I couldn't be happier. Love this camera and I enjoy shooting with it. It is the camera with me all the time, wherever I go, just like my regular CP.

Fantastic camera, even after I sold my X-T4 and lenses to upgrade to Sony Full frame I kept my x100f. For the money I paid for it second hand 2 years ago( not much at all) I just can’t see me ever selling it.

I keep hearing that the X100V is out of stock or hard to find but here in Australia there still seems to many available in stores or major online retailers. Even heavily discounted last week with Black Friday sales I could get either X100V or X-Pro 3 for the same price from a major camera store AU$1,930 which is €1,250. But you look on eBay and people are asking stupid prices 2nd when you can easily buy new in store cheaper with warranty 🤷‍♂️ 6 mths ago I bought an old X-E1 so cheap and put on the ‘pancake’ XF 18mm f2. Like your X100F it’s my go everywhere camera. Slower and clunkier than my more recent Fuji but I live the vibe it gives. It’s also not rugged or have the great ergonomics of my big Pentax K-1 but that’s not the point of this retro design. Great images but it’s the pleasure from the simple things it gives. No complexity. One lens no decisions about focal length - just frame and shoot

do you think the x100f would be a good starting camera?

Excellent. I get it!

If getting a grey unit isn't a problem, there are tons of stocks in Hong Kong.

I agree, stop that run to the last camera. The X100f autofocus is a weak point, but well. By the way, WHAT WAS the MUSIC behind ?

I had a look at the x100f recently. The prices are also insane....

The worst mistake I've ever done equipment wise was selling my X100F and keeping my Nikon D4500. I should have done it the other way around.

I don´t understand, that nobody buy the Fujifilm X-E4??? Its technicaly the same as the X100-V and you can change the optics! I have the 18 2.0, 27 2.8 pancakes also the 35 2.0 and I LOVE IT!!!

Where can I buy a shirt like you are wearing at 7:47 - white with colorful film rolls on it?

Kind of how I feel about my Xpro3 vs my XT3. The XT is more straightforward. The Xpro is more handy or artistic? They are identical for specs. Disagree on ergonomics. I love the feel and usability of my Fuji compared to Sonys and Canons I owned.

Great review! Any links to your photos?

The thumb grip makes all the difference, try it and find out! I’ll trade my X100V for an XT5!

Makes sense to me.

I ordered x100v through Adorama. still waiting.

Had it for almost two years, sold it at almost the same purchase price, got the XE4, its much better!!

I’ve had all the versions of the x100 and the F is outstanding. In fact when I bought the V I was sad that I had sold the F.

It is certainly a good device but the price is excessive. I have the impression that Fuji takes himself for Leica.

The X70 is a great budget alternative for most people.

Great summary Rares. I have had the x100F for a while then bought the X100V earlier this year. To be honest they both take great pictures and the improvements in the X100V are not really game changers. AF has not improved, new lens is good but I never shoot wide open close up anyways.

Waited six months for my 100v Camera straps for 10 hour days and you won’t get hand pains😂

I've been using the x100t for 5 to 6 years, can't keep track! The battery life on mine is shit so I carry an extra 5 batteries just incase. Focus is garbage so I distance focus lock to avoid any non sense. Great line of cameras but not perfect 🤣

haha yes I've got the xt4 and just picked up the x100f

I have the QUEEN: Ricoh GR3

Way better and smarter choice than the V. Even if you find a V the F is 95% the same and almost half the price. I own both and will be selling the V. Also the F lens is better for a film look.

Interesting video! In this moment the X100V is listed more than 1800. Euro on Amazon Italy.. and it is absurd. You gave me some good infos. Thank you🙏 Obviously I subscribed to your channel. I am a fellow youtuber with my own small channel and I really know how important may be to have new subscriptions . And it is also nice to help each other especially when we are fellow RU-vidrs. Hope to watch more contents from you 🙏

just buying xt20+35mm xc is the better choice.

Hey Man. Love your thoughts & honesty. Was wondering if you'd want to join our edit with me challenge and other col stuff we do on our creatives community. Trying to build a community that inspires and encourages authentic creativity. Keep on keeping on & keep making stuff

honeslty starting to think people are just making these videos on the 100v for views... you cant tell me its coincidence that literally every youtuber photographer just randomly started wanting or praising the 100v or 100 series its like the M6 of digital right now

They aren't emulating cameras from the 80s or 90s - more like the 50s.

get whatever x100you can

I have a full time boring job. And I won’t do photography as a job. Simply because I love it so much and never want to let it become hateful.

2 xt4? Why not 10? Wtf

The x100v is better

I have Xf10 but I'd like to go Gr3x..Ricoh colours are unmatchable