Yeah.. you've convinced me to not sell mine. I rarely buy used cameras and this was my second right before Covid and I've been shooting it the same way as you.. for me four years now wow how times fly. But yeah I picked it up because I was a strictly film Leica shooter before this, but with the film price now, it's just no way. Took a detour with x100v, but recently I picked up something, and I think I'll keep my x100v for when my kids are ready/interested in photography.. which is soon! Kids nowadays so spoiled to be able to start with something like this.
@@nuj427 That’s exactly why I’ve kept mine. Works perfect for what I need it for, and honestly it’s so fun to watch my kids learn how to use it. They put the strap on and walk around with it, and because it’s made of metal, I never have to worry about them breaking it. It’s a winner for me!
Yeah for sure! There’s something beautiful about the older x series. May not have the most incredible features, but being able to capture moments is all that matters to me!
i was going to get a 100v but ended up with an XPro 3. I decided on the XPro as I felt the 23mm(35mmFF) was far to restricting on my style. None the less, the 100v is a great little camera and if I could get one , I probably would as a second camera.
Yeah I’ve seen a lot of people loving the XPro 3. I’ve never personally used one, but if I didn’t use the x series, I would definitely consider that as an alternative!
I love the X100V, but due to the pancake lens, I did feel frustrated when using the aperture ring or manual focus ring. I ended up mapping the aperture to one of the dials (as well as SS) and always use AF, but that negates the analogue feel of the camera.
Yeah... not my thing. I understand all of your reasons, but can't relate to any of them except the simplicity. And that simplicity is why I still shoot medium format film for my stuff. The world of photography is beautiful for having something for everyone's needs :)
Hey man! thanks a lot for sharing your experience, honestly you have helped me a lot to decide between the Ricoh GR III X and the Fuji X100V, both are very good cameras of course, but the way you have explained and transmitted your feeling taking pictures with the Fuji, you have transmitted me the feeling that it really is THE camera to carry with you day after day, it is something I was looking for.
Haha, well my partner has been around me taking photos for like 13 years, so she's learned a thing or two about composition and framing. Settings are mostly just auto for her!
fujifilm needs to stepup their game, people genuinely want this camera, the demand is there, i dont get why they dont want to capitalize on this. apple did a great job with this, look where they at right now
Wait for the x100-6, id expect a sensor upgrade, ibis and refined autofocus capabilities with the newer processor. No point spending 2000eur on a camera that is outdated already. The latest fuji soft update has just shown that all cameras based on 4th gen processor are done with significant updates. And the x100v could use an update on the accuracy and speed of focusing. No hate, love fuji, just my 5cents after going so deep into the rabbit hole and coming out from the other side. Either wait for the next iteration or get the xt5. Cheers
This is good advice! For me, the x100v is the perfect camera not because of the fact that it's the "newest" or has the most incredible features or anything. Just because it works for me! If I couldn't find a x100v, I would have probably went with an x100f. I just really love this system.
Hey man, nice video. I can't tell you how many Fujifilm and Ricoh videos I've seen in the past few months, but this one really stuck out. It skipped all the buzz words and just talked about things that really resonated. Honestly, great work. I love how you tell a story. Keep it up.
Thank you, Yawar! This actually means so so much! Cameras are more than specs to me. They are tools that help us live better lives. So to hear you feel that from me means the world!
I really love the Leica Q series. I would love to do a comparison video someday, even just to test out the Q, 2, or 3. If I didn’t have an x100v and could afford it, I’d def consider the Q2.
@@fohrm see if you can borrow one or get one on loan. But honestly you have kids, the X100V is sharp and quick and I'm sure you will treasure the photos. Subscribed.
A lot of people would agree with you, honestly. For me, I wanted something without an interchangeable lens and and something with a smaller form factor, so the x100v worked better. But each have their own strengths!
I'm not impressed by the camera. I admit that I love the fuji colours, but the sharpness is not there. Also they cranked it up with way too many megapixels on a camera with no ibis. Have to have it on burst mode just to be sure one pic is decently in focus. Though it is a good looking camera, that's for sure
Yeah I totally get that. I'm personally not looking for those sorts of features with my EDC camera, but if those are most important, then year the x100v isn't going to be the camera for you.
Yeah battery life isn't amazing. But I also don't find myself noticing it too bad since it's mostly an every day carry camera instead of shooting all day doing client work or something.
I got mine brand new about a week and a half ago from a local private seller I traded something for it with cash on top but all in all I still got it under retail. I absolutely love it and take it with me everywhere I go. I’ve compared photos side by side with my G85 and the x100v easily takes the crown
What a deal! Amazing you found one. It's truly an unbelievable camera! I've had mine for over two years and literally take it everywhere. Other than the current price, for what it is, it literally has no down sides for me. Just simply perfect!
X100v is well overhyped, I sold my one after 6 month and realized how good my old rx1r is, at least in stills, not in video. Please try before you buy.
That’s actually an amazing deal! And you can definitely find replacement screens on eBay for fairly cheap and that would be a KILLER setup if you could fix it!
The strap is actually my dads old strap from his Canon AE-1 from the 70’s. It’s a suuuuuper meaningful piece of gear! It doesn’t have a label so I have no idea who made it 😉
If it were me, I would probably look find a x100, x100s, or x100f second hand and use that camera as a starting point of learning more about composition, lighting, and street photography. That way you don't break the bank and can focus more on learning and upgrade over time when it makes sense. I personally wouldn't dive right in to the x100v.
I have a sony a74 but its just not as pretty, and that unfortunately is important to me. I am lucky to have a 100v which i walk with more, and much lighter too. Thank you for this review
I love this Gregory! The Sony A7iv is an amazing camera, but you’re right depending on the lens, it can be larger than expected for an every day carry.
Exactly! I had to wait seven months to take delivery of this camera from my local camera shop but at least I only paid the MSRP. Got the black version to up my iPhone shooting experience … couldn’t be any happier with it. Looking forward to using the new Xapp and the software upgrade that goes with it. I found the old remote app was hopeless.
Same! I found mine at a random camera store in South Carolina that only had one in stock. I got so lucky. But it has been SUCH an amazing experience with this camera. I agree!
Depends on what you're looking for! For me, I wanted a camera that had a fixed lens and was more portable/compact/simple. So if I was in the market for a point and shoot style camera and couldn't find an x100v (they're hard to come by), I'd honestly go with the x100f over the X-E4. But that's just me!
I’ve owned the X100V since it launched, right before the pandemic started. I fell in love with it instantly as the design was just beautiful especially in the silver and black finish but, I went with the all black for street photography. I sold my old X-T1 and lenses to get it so it was a bit of a change moving from working with a 50mm to the 35mm, but it just worked. I have to say, out of the four cameras I have (Sony @7 3, GRIIIX, iPhone 13 Pro and the X100V, the X100V takes the best images even better than the Sony full framed camera… seriously! I almost sold it to buy the model above my Sony but couldn’t do it so I bought the one I now own, I just love to use it that much but: it might get sold along with all my other camera gear to buy the Leica Q3 but it is something I will think hard and long about before deciding, it’s that good a camera.
Yeah I think from what I've seen, the Leica Q2/Q3 would be the only reason I would consider selling the x100v. But the Q series has such a massive lens that the portability factor would be a tough sell for me. Because that's been so nice to just have that little fixed pancake lens on the x100v that delivers such incredible photos!
@@markgenhem9600 Durability and size mostly. I felt like the Ricoh was a little "too" small for my taste and I never felt comfortable actually having it in my pocket because it felt fragile. The x100v is a beast.
Such great thought and meaning behind this video. I’ve picked up a near new E-M10II paired with a 17mm (I call it my fake Fuji) Can’t justify prices at the moment 😅
The prices of these cameras today is out of control, and its youtubers fault. Its laughable. My friend, im not trying to hate but do you know how many videos on youtube there is talking about this camera. EVERYTHING is coverd already. What are you trying to achive?
Not really it might be a great camera but it's not great for bird Photography nor is it great for sports photography it's a great street camera and maybe portraits in certain situations but it's not the best camera ever or perfect camera because there are so many things that can't actually do very well soAnd I'm a Fujifilm fan. Don't get me wrong in fact, I own a Fujifilm, but it's by far away not the best Fujifilm camera, mate it's popular because a few social media influences made it popular and yes it does. Take pretty cool photos but it is not the perfect camera...noooooo
Perfect? Yeah, so perfect I sold mine off a couple of months after i bought it new since it 1) overheated and 2) with no stabilization, the video was absolutely USELESS. Gonna get me the Q3 instead.
Great! So here is an overhyped camera that is impossible to get, and here we have another photographer further hyping it up making it even more impossible to get. In case anyone is interested the Fujifilm X-S10 takes exactly the same photos and the X-T5 takes even better one.
I like mine, but I find focussing a real pain. Also, I'm not too fond of the viewfinder on the edge of the camera. It's awkward to use. I prefer shooting with my Ricoh GR3. I find it much quicker to dial in the settings; for some reason, I have fewer out-of-focus shots. I still keep it, though, as it's a beautiful camera.
Yeah I totally understand that! I agree that the focusing can sometimes not be as snappy as my Ricoh GR ii from a few years ago, but that's not too big of a deal for me.
I wholeheartedly agree with your reasons. Like you, I got mine at retail price just before the hype and glad I did. As primarily an analog film photographer, I can honestly say that this is the only digital camera that I’ve owned that I genuinely enjoy using.
Same! I absolutely love using it because it really does look, feel, and act like an analog camera with the convenience and versatility of a digital. The best of both worlds if you can find one at retail!
