SPOILER ALERT: I have bought a LOT of cameras. Glad to have landed on the X100V finally though and looking forward to seeing what everyone else thinks of this AWESOME little camera. And wow, that continuous AF was NOT great! Had to leave it in as a cautionary tale...looks like it’s just AF-S for me here on out!
Very Nice shots in this video! I have a little story about the X100 V. I have been shooting a Sony A7 III for over 2 years and have been very happy with it. I used it for everything, Family, work, and fun shooting, although I wanted another camera that was easy to take with me and allowed me to focus on photography and not how many lenses I could get for it. The X 100 V fit the bill perfectly, So I was very excited to purchased one. Man this camera is beautiful! I shot with it and loved many of the photos I got from it but unfortunately it had a major deal breaker. The AF system failed me to many times. I thought maybe I got a bad copy so I returned it and got another X100V, the camera did the same thing. Although it focuses a good amount of the time it failed to focus to many times for me even on static subjects. Coming from a Sony system this was simply unacceptable specially when it cost me over $1500. I searched and asked through many Fuji forums but found that it's simply how this camera behaves. I decided that as much as I loved all it's other great features I could not deal with the sub-par AF. During this time Sony just released the A7C small compact camera with a Full frame sensor and IBIS. I decided to purchase the A7C and boy I could not be any happier! I paired it with a very compact Zeiss 35mm F/2.8 and I now have one of the smallest little power house cameras in the market. The A7C smokes the X100V when it comes the the AF, It can practically track a fly in mid air and keep focus, I can't say that I have even had a single failed focus with it. The images I get are amazing not to mention it's incredible video capability. All in all The A7C is one amazing camera for portability. I was very sad that I had to return the X100V but in the end with how competitive todays camera market is I could not accept it's flaws.
@@jebeq2007 Thanks for the feedback Jorge! I have to agree the A7C is AWESOME and the X100V's AF doesn't even come close to the performance on Sony's modern bodies. The A7C was on my shortlist when it was announced but I ended up deciding that the X100V was all I really needed; AF warts and all. I'm hoping one of these days we get a little firmware love for the AF from Fuji but I think its a physical lens limitation more than anything, especially compared to something like the XT4. Glad to hear the Sony is working for you and hope you keep up on staying creative with it! Its all about how the tool works for you and if it keeps you inspired at the end of the day.
@@joemdgrstz Canon's colors on photo are crap compared to Fuji. I switched from Canon for this reason as not very keen of fixing colors on every photo.
Finally, someone who gets it. I sold all my gear for the X100V last year and went 9 months with just that camera. I not only had way more fun but made some of my best work in that period. But eventually I decided "no, I need to get back to a full professional ILC kit." I quickly realized that I hated being weighed down by the different choices, lenses, and options and "just one more lens" thinking. And that I've stopped caring about usefulness or profitability the number one driver of my art and sold it all again, haha. Going right back to the X100V, that addicting little camera.
I can really relate to this. I finally started to only shoot jpgs on my Fuji and it is liberating to not spend hours in Lightroom editing photos. All aspects of my photography are now enjoyable, from start to finish.
Totally what I'm hoping for. I've just made the jump from Canon mirrorless to Fuji for that very reason. Plus Canon RF gear is heavy, both in weight and the wallet. Hello Fujifilm.
I gotta be honest. I thought this was going to be another one of those pointless clickbait videos that everyone else is doing. But this....this helped me make my decision. You did an awesome job! I'm getting the x100v
This video hit hard. I have gone through the exact same G.A.S. and I am in the process (slowly but surely) of selling off my gear and pairing down to just this type of camera. I remember when I first started, just having "a camera" allowed me to do so much, but I ended up getting caught up in buying this or that for additional capabilities and found myself acquiring "capability" to do something but not actually doing anything. My inspiration dropped, by creativity dropped due to too many choices and my indecision as to what gear to use. So yea, thanks for this vid. You gained respect and a new follower. Thanks for being honest.
I did the same about 10 months ago. All of my Canon gear is gone, and I am shooting with just the X100V now. (I do have film cameras that I experiment with, but the X100V is my only digital option). My biggest worry when doing this was related to music photography. I do a lot of it and was worried that it might not be able to keep up in low light venues. But I have been blown away with how well it can handle darker stages without the best lighting. I still get incredible shots and I couldn’t be happier. I love that it’s compact and I can easily take it with me everywhere, and it doesn’t draw as much attention as dslr cameras do. That being said, it is a little tougher from a professional aspect, as a lot of clients associate BIG cameras with professional work, and may not understand that this small camera is capable of getting very similar results.
I got the V last year for the exact same reasons. It’s funny how easy it is to fall down the rabbit hole of chasing the perfect gear. It doesn’t matter how good my gear is if I’m not using it 🤦🏽♂️
I'm deep in this hole. I keep finding more and more equipment that "I need". Huh, it never ends. Currently scouting for the best way to use tilt shift on my Fuji X-T20 and X-T30. Last week it was all about converting the X-T20 to full spectrum. 🙄🙄
The 100V and 100F both have the capability to crop in the camera so it changes from the 23mm lens to a 35mm (FF equivalent 50mm), and then a 50mm (FF equivalent 70mm). Occasionally it's handy and easy to use. The macro has become a very close focus instead which is brilliant and removes the need for the button on earlier models. And there is the built-in flash to infill on sunny days, and a HDR selection which does what you would need to do in post processing. And there is more. . . . Very happy with mine too.
Really interesting to hear your journey- maybe it's a process that we all have to go through to finally get back to just picking up a camera and creating instead of thinking constantly about that new gear that will somehow "transform" our work.
You nailed it! I kept my X-pro3 for my professional needs but I'm seriously considering using my X100V only in 2022. That's how much I love this camera and how capable it is. Thanks for sharing and have fun!
I have the X100V and the XT3 with 35mm 1.4, 18-55 and Victors 56mm 1.4. I’m starting the process of selling the XT3 setup and only having the X100V. I only really pick up the XT3 when I’m doing videos purely because the 18-55 is stabilised. From the sale of it I’ll get the TCL and a small Gimbal to make the little V a great video setup. I don’t do well with choice which I think is part of the reason I always reach for the V whenever I grab a camera. It truly is great!
relatable. i started with a canon t6i, moved to a 6D, then bought an a7iii with an 85mm 1.8, 55mm 1.8, and 24mm Gmaster. sold all my sony equipment last week and bought an x100v. so happy with the decision i made!
This is the review I've been looking for dude. I am considering investing in a digital camera and this one is on my list of maybes. The thing I get a headache over is what you ran through in your "history". I'm a studio artist, not a photography major. I'm not a technical guy... honestly I check out over tech specs. I want to create and I want a film aesthetic... imperfect, grainy, subjective color etc. I own a few vintage film cameras and I want a digital that produces what they can. That's it. Your sample pics told me what I need to know.
I've been in the same boat for a while as well. Been through a lot of different gear. Had an X-T4, X-Pro1 and a bunch of lenses. Now I have the X-T4 with 16-55 + 50-140 duo for pro work and when I need maximum versatility. But for everything else, I bought the X100V and sold the X-Pro1 and the two X-mount primes I had. Now everything gets equal use and everything has a well defined purpose in my kit. Couldn't be happier.
Been there, done that. Bought my first camera (sony a6000 with sigma 30mm f1.4) used it for about 3-4 years, but wanted full frame. Sold it and then bought canon 6d mkii with 24-70 f2.8 and thought that was it, I won't need anything else, this is the camera that can do it all especially with this lens. Started using it and surprise surprise didn't like it at all, was actually using it less and less. Don't get me wrong, this setup was really good, just didn't enjoy using it and it made me lazy as a photographer. Then started looking for something compact that I can carry with me and takes decent images. Heard about fuji and their recipes. Saw the Fuji x100v and was like okay this is the complete opposite of what I was using before with a fixed lens. But every RU-vidr was saying how good it was and makes you grab it and go take pictures with it, so I gave it a shot. Sold the canon and got this one, and boy is it amazing. Best decision I've ever made.
0:10 This mentality really kill you i was the same until i got my hand on the xt30 i just didn’t care about the number and specs anymore all i see was my picture and it just drive me every single day i didn’t get bored each picture just got me more excited to get out the next day and keep creating.
You are incredibly talented. Or at least your pics really speak to me. Glad you found the equipment that works for you! I"m guessing you didn't actually sell *everything* looking at all the glass and other gear on the shelves behind you :) I'm def following now...
Yoooo - after subscribing I looked at your count and I was shocked that you’re in the 300 zone. I think I just found a gem! Great video, great content! You earned yourself a subscriber 📷
This was great to watch! I see other videos and the pics they show off are just... idk, there's nothing in them that really strikes me. But then I see your video and I'm just in awe of your pictures. They capture a certain vibe or feel and it just clicks. Great stuff. :)
I’m older and I went through the same thing back in the late 70’s with Super 8. I acquired a camera projector and a bunch of other gear and then home video comes out.
I’m a recent Fuji convert myself (having switched from Olympus after the better part of 20 years), and I gotta say you’re pretty much spot on. It sounds cheesy but it really does just make you want to get out and shoot more often. Side note: I spent my early childhood years in Shreveport (although I haven’t been there since 2000), and your sample photos were a great trip down memory lane.
As one who has done what you have (I have owned far too much gear in the effort to be ‘creative’), I have sold almost everything and 99% of the time, carry my X100V with me. I do not regret it at all (of course, I am not a wildlife photographer). So,…. thank you for providing your excellent rational with clarity and honesty.
Excellent video! I love this emphasis on getting out of the gearhead grind. I recently got an X100V for the same purpose. I wanted to not play the game with switching lenses, wishing I had brought a different kit, etc. I still have a Nikon DSLR for work stuff (weddings, headshots), but I never use it for my own personal/casual photography anymore. Having the X100V with me always, I don't miss it one bit.
If I did not own any Fuji Glass, this would be the one for me. Now I'm torn between this and the X-Pro 3 since I'm having a hard time selling lenses. Damn you Fuji, why so many nice choices!
Hahaha same boat, I shoot Sony now, but still have my X-T3, 16-55, 23 1.4 & mitakon 35 0.95. I managed to sell the 80 & 50-140. I want the x100v..... but man is that Xpro3 tempting haha #g.a.s.
Jeez the Exodus from other camera companies to Fuji has really been lifting up the past few months. I'm calling it, the other guys are gonna start to "adopt" and "reimagine" fujis features 😂
Competition breeds innovation! I’ve been with Fuji as a brand in some form or another for years now but I wouldn’t mind more retro-styled cameras from other brands to help kick things up another notch from the Fuji camp!
I own a Sony A7RIII and planning on selling it, MAYBE to buy an X100V. I don't care if AFC is subpar as I mainly will focus on static subjects or things that don't move too fast, but I'm not sure if I'll miss other things. Had Nikon, Panasonic, an X-T20...hope you're happy with the change!
This video was the final straw! I'm getting this camera!! I also been shooting with a Canon 700D (5Ti) and considered getting the new Sony A7 lV. But I didn't wanted to end up feeling like I always need more lenses. So to simplify it and the convenience of how small the X100V is and all the videos I watched on that camera, really wants me to give Fujifilm a try :) love your video and the back story!
Hey bro! Absolutely stunning video! Love your demo shots!! X100V saves me 2kg+ extra baggage weight when checking in airport(compared with other DSLR) for my drone(Air2s) kit and batteries. Advanced simplicity is the design language of X100V. With simple tuning, the image quality looks amazing and the creativity of this camera is limitless. By the way, could you advise the brand of the camera strip?
The X100F got me to switch from Canon 6D. It was supposed to simplify my photography and it did. Until I decided to purchase almost the entire Fuji catalog of lenses and bodies. I'm extremely happy though, as I now have equipment that I want to use and carry around. With X-T4, X-Pro3 and X-E4, the possibilities are endless. I will come back to the X100F, some day.
Awesome video Mike! Absolutely loved it and your photography on this camera is beautiful! I'd buy some of them! Would be amazing to get some of your High res versions! You're very talented!
Gotta say, seen lots of video reviews but your sample photos are noticeably better than the rest. Keep getting out there and creating. I'll see ya out there.
Nice to see someone totally committing to x100v. Thinking of doing same thing. I find myself grabbing 100v over my other Fuji cameras and lenses which are sitting on shelf more and more. May keep xp3 though and a couple of the bigger focal lengths which is why I can’t pull the trigger at moment.
I sold all my canon gear when I bought my x100t. I own an Xt-2 and a 56 1.2 lens, but I only use that for school portraits. My x100v does all the work and absolutely love it. In fact I began using it for school portraits too!
Interesting video. It took me many years to figure out the same thing, less is more! When I go out I usually only bring two lenses and find for 90% of what I do that works. I know a lot of other photographers that just can’t seem to break the latest and greatest or the special lens that they’ve been waiting for. Update every camera like they do their iPhone. I’ve learned to slow way down and I get much better images because of it. It’s more important to train your eye than what equipment you have in your hands.
Every reason you stated for changing cameras rings frightfully true with me also, just needing 'one more thing' to get out and create. I enjoy the creativity the single focal length brings with the X100 series, as well as the lighter camera bag. I love your editing style with the shots in the video, can't wait to get out with my 'V' again now ..... #inspired
I agree. Gone through it all myself. Nikon, Canon, all pro lenses and now taking thos same leap of faith to fuji. Sick of all the gear. Although i still do interior archtitectural photography i will need interchangable lenses. That said i believe a small fuji camera like you have and in my case a pancake lense is all one needs. Getting into getting out there with a camera always around your neck is definitely the way to go. Fuji has made this possible. Cant wait to get one. Thanks for the post and enjoy your awesome 100V. Lovely camera. Reviews are amazing.
Yup I just got the XT4 and just using a FUJIFILM camera is awesome. Oh yeah and I also made the move from a Canon. I think I'm staying in this fuji relationship.
Your review might be a year old, but it was very helpful. I've got a Sony A6600 and several primes, but I want to simplify. I looked at the X Pro 3, but apart from the original Fuji 35mm 1.4 and 35.2 lenses, all the newer lenses are much bigger, which kills the compact form factor for me. Aesthetics matters to me, because if I'm not excited about the camera, I won't use it as much. The X100V kind of blows me away. And wow, minimum focus is like 4", and the images are amazing. Think I'm ready to sell everything and simplify.
I think part of the magic is Fuji's experience. I have other X and GFX cameras and they all share some of the qualities you crave. But the x100v is a gem for sure...
Great video! GAS is a very real thing. I just completed a massive camera gear sale on Ebay. I'm down to a GR III as my only camera. I love Fuji cameras but I wanted the smallest EDC camera possible. Keep up the good work.
My goodness you hit the nail on the head, over my lifetime it started with a Practica, Minolta SRT101, Pentax super, Canon EOS 10, Canon 350d Canon 70d, now I'm happy because I have Olympus EM D 1,v2 and I can use all my legacy lenses from years ago, do like the this Fuji, but I do have the PEN ep5. Great video.
literally needed this video. I bought an EOS R thinking it was going to be everything I needed. The problem is it was everything but discreet and easy to take everywhere. Im gonna do the same and sell it all for the x100v.
Thank you for this video, I love whenever someone is honest about their personal evolution. I own an Xt-3 but after 2 years of use I realized I am not what I thought I will be, not a professional, I still depend on my mood to get out and create and honestly I came to conclusion that for what I do and more important how I do it, I need something more compact so I will try to trade my XT to an 100v, wish me luck.
I am switching my wedding photography gear to X100V as I just purchased it and already in love with this thing. Heave lenses, vertical grips and camera DSLR bodies are not something I find interested on any more and been thinking about small camera for my work. We'll see how it will go but I don't think it's the camera that makes the wedding photos but experience on what to photograph and when.
Nice video. I’ve been a canon user for very long time (since 300D). I want to reduce the time spend on post processing, hence decided to try out Fuji. I am waiting for a loan X100v for this weekend and I saw your video just in time. I’m almost decided .....
I had X100v during the Easter weekend. I must say this 99% of the pics I used are straight out of camera JPEGs. Occasional cropping otherwise no edits. The Film simulation is excellent, combined with the film recipes reduced the post processing. Overall satisfied with the Camera. Planning for the switch from Canon to Fuji
Great video - candid and pinpointing some of the gear traps out there. Traps killing creativity and the joy of photography. I am trying to simplify most aspects of my life, including photography. I love my X100V. Grab, go and start slowing down. Just looking at stuff around me and if I come home with some good shots - it's a bonus. Now I do not have to think about what lenses to bring etc. I love your photos - they are very inspirational.
I had an x100f for four years and loved it. Then thought, I think I need more lens choices. Traded the camera for a 16mm 1.4 (which is amazing btw) bought a X-T3, also amazing. Been shooting with that combo for a couple weeks, while inside my head an ongoing struggle of what lens I should get, oh and a bag to carry all this crap in. Then ended up getting a 35mm f2, took it out today and got some great images. But found myself switching lens to get a particular shot. Finally decided to put the 16 in the trunk and take a walk with the 35. That was a good decision. I messed up. I should have just traded the 100f in and got the V. Now they’re on backorder.
I've created some of my best shots using nothing more than an iPhone...unfortunately they are only crisp enough for an instagram post....but it goes to show when you dump the gear, you can be there for the moment and simply focus on your composition.
Sweet, nice video! I've been using the X-T20 for a couple of years now. I am thinking about switching to the X100V for that extra simplicity, I'll probably wait for a next revision though. That simple photography is where I feel the real fun lies. Anyway, this is a really well explained video on the X100V. Because of that and since I'm looking forward to what you will do with that camera, I subbed!
Basically same story here. Sold all my Canon Gear including a Sigma Art 18-35mm (an absolute beauty of a lens but heavy AF!). I couldn't be happier with my X100V
Yes it is. Always had to determine which lens to take with me when going out. I will end up taking a few adding to the weight. Because of that as time went on I stopped taking the camera with me as it became non-enjoyable. In contrast the x100v goes with me everywhere. It made me love photography again!
I loved the GAS Vs: "getting out there and start creating" narrative at the beginning. My GAS years took me from a Nikon D700 all the way to a Phase One IQ180 with a collection of Schneider lenses. Most all of that is gathering dust as I've reverted back to medium format film (Provia 100F on Mamiya 7 and RZ67). I've been on the fence about going back to a small digital for daily carry, and the X100V is on my (very) short list. Thanks for the vid.
I have an X-100T and love it and am saving my pennies to purchase my 100v. I really can see why you moved away from Cannon to Go to Fuji. I left Olympus to come to Fuji when Olympus Sold their Photo side of the business.
Who among us does not have GAS? I have Nikon's Fuji's and Leica's..... Still LOVE my xe2, x-pro 1 and yes the original x100. Great video, great imagery!
enjoyable video and I'm with you on the gear front, chasing that look means loads of different primes for me, so the most enjoyable camera I have to use is the x100v for it just feels like it's missing nothing. if it's in my pocket I feel there's nothing I can't shoot with it.
I'm familiar with your journey. I have way too much gear. I'm in 4 different systems. It's just stupid. Oddly I find my iPhone is helping me reconnect with the simplicity and joy that I crave. I'm pretty sure it's time for me to dump my gear and pivot to something that is more enjoyable.
