The comment about the font size in the menus made me laugh out loud, because I completely agree! If the narrow font is readable, just make it all the same!

The complaint about the menu typography is perfectly justified.

6:40 that is a crime against humanity

The neck strap trick is brilliant because even for someone with a not particularly brilliant motor coordination, it took me ten seconds and a single try to figure it out.

It does matter if you connect with a camera or not... I had the V, but after a couple of years of using it, I never once enjoyed the experience. So I swapped it for an X-E4, and that's the camera that brings a smile to my face.

holy shit! that wrist strap trick has just changed my life i can’t lie.

More X100VI videos please! It’s the camera that got me back into photography after 15 year hiatus. You’re my favorite photographer and KZfaqr and I would love to see you cover it more. ❤

Blew my mind with the neck strap trip. Borrowing that idea for sure. I have always just wrapped it around my hand too. Thanks for that!

There is even a video „tutorial“ on how to use a neck strap properly as a wrist strap. Basically put your hand through, go around once on the right, once around the left and you are good to go.

Just returned from the Biltmore Estate in NC here in the US...took the 100vi and the WCL 100II and loved using it as my only camera.

35mm at 1.5x is a 50mm equivalent for Full Frame. I just did a video with the 55mm Zeiss and 50mm Sony Crop and I wouldn't recommend to vlog using those lens especially in crop mode. Cheers!

Please make another photo book. I feel like you have a TON of great more recent photos and find them extremely inspiring.

Just remembered a time, prolly 50 years ago. I was cycling in Folkestone, and a running down from the station, turned a bit too sharply, and a camera he had on it's strap round his neck/shoulder, swung out and hit the steel railings. The SLR and lens parted company and the lens bounced across the road!

The strap struggle at the beginning spoke to my soul haha.

WOW! Blown away by your strap solution! I'm twirling like you, since years! Never even thought about doing it differently! lol! Thank you so much! Changing my life! :D

Thanks for the video ... Nice to see you giving the Fujifilm a second go. The ironic thing is that the features of the x100vi you mentioned are all present in the x100v - built in ND filter, same iso selector, same lens, EVF and OVF (and a hybrid view), battery life of the x100v has never been bad. Can't comment on the x100vi. Main upgrade as you said Is the 40mp sensor and ibis. Other than that, they are the same! It's great we all like/ get used to different systems, be a boring world otherwise. BTW, I loved the neck strap trick... Cheers

I also used the neck strap for my wrist, but after years it was too uncomfortable for me. I've had a wrist strap for a week and NOW you come up with this tip! Too late!😅

I would love to see you make another video on your photo editing process specifically using the fuji files

I've got one and sold my X100V to fund it. I love the new one, battery life is great for me, the upgrades truly are upgrades. One remaining irritation however is the exposure compensation dial. It desperately needs a lock button in the centre of the dial. Every time I take it out of my bag it's on +3 or -3! Normally use C so that I can change exp via the finger dial but it flips round in the bag so no end of first shot under/overexposed (they've all done this). Perfect night out/low maintenance single camera. As for focal length, the 50mm adaptor is excellent. Get on the list now as the wait for that is as bad as the camera. Hope your camera arrives soon, luckily I ordered mine 3 minutes after the email arrived!

I own the X100VI and I can‘t complain about the battery life at all. I was using it for a whole day when I was in Madrid, took around 500 photos even in burst mode and I had around 30% left at the end of the day. I wasn‘t shooting any video, just photo.

Masterful cold open with music.

That strap hack is fooking genius ! It's well over 40 yrs since i picked up my first SLR (Praktica from memory) , and i cant believe that i haven't tried this before. Mind blown.

The neck/ wrist strap, I do the same thing and have done for years. You're not the Muppet because you still came up with the better option!

I got my X100vi on release day (very lucky), and 11 days later it was on it's way back to Fuji faulty, they had it for over a month and I have just received it back after repair, fingers crossed it's OK now

If I get another note that my preorder is not expected to be filled in May...I believe mine will get cancelled as well. I also was not a fan of the x100v (mostly the lack of IBIS didn't lend itself to the way I like to shoot). Giving this one a shot but not going to wait too long for it.

Which rope strap are you using in this video? What length is it?

The intro it's mindblowing! Thanks for the trick!

Old school ISO dial! Seems like a sensible use of a small area, which is why it was standard on lots of film cameras.

I pre-ordered one of these and it has fit into my life perfectly - I shoot mostly when out with friends and doing other things, photography always being unfortunately secondary - My Z6 was just too large to deal with in that situation and missing shots because friends wouldn't wait - or missing shots because I was aiming a very obvious camera at said friends made them a bit too aware of it and killed the candid moments. (don't even get me started on how cumbersome it felt to find a place to put the camera away if I didn't want to go through the full process of getting it all back in my bag just to sit for a coffee) So the Z6 is now my "bigger planned trips" camera - and usually gets the pleasure of shooting landscapes with a telephoto because I have the X100VIs 35mm otherwise and loved this combo in a recent wales trip! then the X100VI is the casual weekend camera that makes photos and carrying gear easy... stopping for that coffee? shove the camera in a pocket.

I have several Fuji cameras. TheX-T1 got me back into photography. Well designed, well made and the best UI and ergonomics of any camera brand. Personal preference obviously but they are always a joy to use.

I fecking hate the X100’s. I’ve borrowed/ used them on many occasions over the years. They’ve always been a feckin delight to use, and a quality bit of kit. Forever, I’ve been promising myself the previous (or earlier years models). Have i got one yet? Have I fuck. I’m an idiot. My pockets now aren’t deep enough to pay the current used prices. you aren’t helping my angst. cheers mate. 😁👍🏼

Greeting from Madeira. You would probably like it here. So many human made things in a very green nature.

Hi Mr Popsys! Where did u get your camera strap from? Thank you!

Hello James ! I wanted to know if you got a video explaining what setup you use to shoot your videos ? Or at least what products ? I imagine it’s your 24mm coupled with your a7IV but I guess you’re using a gimbal ? Thank you !!!

I too, do not use neckstraps. when neckstraps were all that were available, I too, would wind them about my wrist. but I also don't wear shoes that need to be tied, so that wouldn't be a reason to use one to free up both hands. that's what pockets are for. I do have wriststraps. I don't use them often; only when it feels like I am in a position where the camera might slip out of my hands into an irretrievable place. like water. or a chasm, with water. water kills cameras.

Damn that's pretty cool regarding the strap idea! Just tried with my rope strap on my 100V and works a charm thanks 😂

The different size lettering makes a lot of sense, IMHO. You see more words at first glance.

Great images James. I’m sure it’s a fab camera but to me it looks cheap from the front. I’d get bored by the fixed focal length and does an APSC really need 40mp? I’ll stick to my Sony RX100 mkiii for a compact and my a7ii & a6500 for interchangeable lenses.

I've found the X100 series to be a type of special treatment for photo hobbyists who have, for whatever reason, fallen out of love with their hobby. Most probably because one has fallen victim to the constant gear hustling in the (social) media, has accumulated mountains of gear which is to heavy and/or expensive to take out and ends up collecting dust. As a consequence, one doesn't use the cameras at all. Enter X100 which is so pretty you just have to pick it up and use - people ask you about it all the time which just adds to the excitement. After a while, you're into photography again and you don't mind taking a camera with you. At the same time, you're realizing: Actually, my trust old (--name your brand here--) wasn't so bad after all. Also, it was actually more fun to use and produced better results in this specific situation than that flashy X100. You end up returning to your old system / or another system. But a SYSTEM. You keep the X100 along for a while. Just in case. Then you realize the still crazy used prices and sell it - defending its original purpose because of the great resell value. And the cycle resets. That was my experience exactly and from what I am hearing from others >> not that uncommon.

designer here- no you're absolutely correct, people who switch fonts for the sake of content volume should go to jail. fix the content.

Thanks James. I'm happy with my A7CR and small Sigma I-Series primes. Whatever FL I need in a similar (but 61MP full frame) form factor. No wait either.

Angelsey is gorgeous! The ice cream parlour in the car park behind you in the first picture is mint!

I use the fuji pancake lens on my fuji X Pro 2.

I have heard that its capable of shooting some sort of “compressed raw” (HEIF?). Would be interesting to see the mobile editing capabilities, if possible.

Welcome!

I tried the X100f a number of times, but always ended up selling it. So I skipped the "V", but I do have a "VI" on order will to give it another chance. That all said, I think the XT-50 could be a better overall buy.

6:10. What are you doing to be constantly charging? I’ve used all versions of the X100 line except the S.. walk around with daily.. and get days of battery life.

I have bought and sold two x100f's. One black and one silver. I kept the x100V for about two years then sold it for $100 more than the new purchase price. For me, I couldn't get past the tiny, fidgety buttons and controls. They didn't have a very definite feel or click to them. The ring on the front of the lens is very thin and pointless for manual focusing. I tried using the 50mm crop which I prefer to 35mm, but there is no way that I could figure out that would keep it locked in after the camera was turned off. It had to be reset each time. So, it looks great and makes great photos, but the functionality was a deal breaker for me.

Fun fact, the technique you mention at the very beginning is called the lark's head knot. It is really common in kite flying to attach line to the kite because its fast to tie, tightens with tension, but is easy to untie after. I shoot wildlife and astro, so the X100 VI is absolutely not for me, but I tend to agree about the styling. Especially from the front it reminds me of that no-name junk you get for $100 on amazon, although im guessing the 'inspiration' is the other way around. At least the fuji takes quality images. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ And the menu font! How did that happen??? That better be fixed in a firmware update..

I’m debating whether to get the 100VI or the XT5. I like the simplicity of the VI and it reminds me of my grandpas old Minolta HiMatic 7s. He always had that thing around his neck. It had a fixed lens. There’s a certain joy to simple shooting, but I’m planning on doing mostly nature and wildlife photography so the long focal length lenses are a no brainer.

Months? I ordered my X100VI on the morning of 2/20. There are 1,000,000 preordered. I may have to wait a year or two for my camera to arrive. Annoying indeed. I too am considering canceling my preorder. One or two year wait is crazy. I may have more luck preordering the XT50 when announced. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

Blimey, I grew up near there. Used to camp in a friend’s garden in summer and go to the chip shop that was called Knockers (teenage sniggering). Haven’t been there in years. I love my X100t and can’t believe what they sell for given what I paid for it, used, some five years ago.

I’ve got the V and bought it as soon as it was released. I’ve not been disappointed and I love it even though everything else I have is Nikon this all in one package is superb imo 😀

Anyone know the name of the blue/orange camera strap James is using?

But what label will you print for a Fuji? Fudge??

Its funny how we try and convince ourselves we need new gear. Do you still have the Ricoh that you bought with the 4omm fixed focal length? I would have thought that between your Sony and Ricoh... you would be sorted...

Interesting video as always. There is so much hype for the VI features. Not a camera for me, having owned the V. I have a XT5, XT1 and now a XE1. That will do, for now, good luck with your decision.

In this location I would prefer 50mm. Personally I would use this camera more for street photography in high density areas.

I was wondering have you tried the Nikon Zf ?

Bought the X100v, sold it.. regretted it. Bought the X100VI. The IBIS for me is the gamechanger, I love long exposure during the day (which you can do with the built in ND filter). The most important thing is however how people react to this camera. When you point a DSLR (or DSLR looking camera) at someone they will change their demeaner, with this camera you get a different response. I just like taking this camera with me more than my other cameras. I would prefer it to be 28 with crop modes at 35 and 50mm though. Would just find it more useful. However the lens would probably be bigger. So it's all good.

I got rid of my first Fujifilm camera , the X100-V, because of the horrible menu system. Nikon has the best menu followed by Canon.

May have already been mentioned, but why not just get a variable ND for your Sony vlogging? Then you can just leave it on, quality is so good these days i doubrt it’d affect your photos

The font comment was hilarious and sooo true. 😂

i want to like it, i really do, but the lack of interchangeable lenses really bothers me especially for the price. Ironically i shoot 50mm 90% of the time but even still, just having the flexibility is nice, and again if im going to spend that kind of money on a system, it needs to do all that i want to, not just be an addition to what ive already got

That wriststrap hack is embarrassingly clever, will never use anything else on my smaller cameras anymore.

You'll have plenty of time to chop and change your mind over the do i want one or shall i cancel it. Two months + so far for me. Neck strap tip, Doh why hadn't i thought of that myself lol.

What recipe are you using in the video? :)

I think the only reason James ordered that camera is because it's the thing to have. Without the hype, he wouldn't have given it a second thought. GAS is real.

Inspiring shots! So, I'm going out today with my Nikon Z fc from MBP on a street full of color, junk, begging for attention. And the menu tech should get life in prison and required to read books with the smallest fonts available.😊

Good review. I've tried a few "cult cameras: GR Digital (the original - lens stopped extending), GR II (dust), the original X100 (autofocus problems and just didn't get on with it, despite loving 35mm focal length and getting some good photos). Luckily, most Leicas are well out of budget, even used, so I didn't go down that path. I think cult cams can be overhyped and can more easily disappoint than something less exciting. My most fun camera lately has been a Lumix GF6 that fits in my pocket and produces photos I'm pleased more often than the GR or the X100 did. Cost a lot less too.

Don't forget to purchase the water-resistant accessory. Since you love a little rain lol

Sure you’ve talked about it before, but where did you get your camera strap? (I love it!)

Thanks to keep the 10 to 15 minutes format 👍

Yech. I tend to shoot telephoto. No thanks. Also, that ISO dial goes back to film days. It's fine, but not particularly impressive.

I love the neck strap - wrist strap tip xD

Right there with you on using a neck strap as a wrist strap

I do the same thing with my neck strap with just wrapping it around my wrist!

Your videos always make me want to go out and shoot. This is of course my highest compliment ever. Cheers. BTW I want to try a new daily camera. Has to be something other than Canon and under $500. Most importantly it has to be fun. Suggestions anyone?

I'm starting to like these fuji colors, dont really want to purchase a new camera since i have one. I recently found Fuji Film simulation settings for sony cameras and looking forward to giving it a try.

The ND filter is very handy for stills. Battery life for me has been better than on the V.

I think it can be said, for what it's worth, that your photographs still look like your photographs. What that observation contributes to your decision to own or not? Can't help. Frankly, when the review -- of anything technical really, anywhere (it's particularly awful with coffee gear reviews, grinders in particular) -- devolves into aesthetics, well minor aesthetics or "what I *really* don't like..." we're getting into the more noisy part of the content; I tend to turn off or down at least. That said, I envy your proximity to these beautiful locations. The photos are wonderful. Thanks.

Saw that strap trick on Alex Munoz channel recently and haven't looked back!

Thanks for the neck strap tip buddy!

40MP is too much unless you print large, will also need to upgrade your computer to deal with file size. Best time to buy a used x100v in my opinion

Where can I get that strap?

There’s very little to hate about this series of camera. It looks cool, jpegs look great for those who don’t want to edit, and it’s small. My only gripe with it that was a dealbreaker is the manual focus experience. While being a film and leica Leica m user I just couldn’t stick with the autofocus of this camera. I much prefer manual focus lenses. Otherwise this camera is almost perfect.

Hi James, I am in a quandary too about the X100VI. I think it is the best retro looking camera on the market with those lovely manual knobs. The jury is still out until all the hype has settled down,.

Some more photos using the new camera please

I love the neck strap, wrist strap tip xD

Honestly, the x100vi boosts my productivity so much.

it's my favorite one-handed camera that I own.

Man I just realized I haven’t seen your videos in at least a year. That’s wild how KZfaq be hating

What kind of camera strap is that?

"It's not mine.... but I've ordered one". Classic James 😂

I truly hope your attempt to hate it goes awry. Would love to see you using it. Greetings from Guatemala, the "Land of Eternal Spring".

The ND filter is more useful for photography than you think. To maximise bokeh quality you should really use moderate mechanical shutter speeds… to maximise dynamic range you should consider turning on DR400%. This latter setting sets ISO to 400 minimum… and both together means you need the ND to reduce light, especially for wider apertures.

I love the Fuji menus

Could someone help me find this colourful neck strap, please ?

Chill music

I got the X100 and realised I hate, absolutely HATE the 35mm equiv. focal length. For me it's such a non committal, in between, too scared to be wide too scared to be tight, focal range. Got the GR3x and am way happier with the 50mm equiv. (approx) focal length.