BEAT THE HYPE: 3 Affordable Cameras Better Than the Fujifilm X100VI

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[CAMERAS] (affiliate links):
X100VI (shortest back-order wait) - geni.us/0V1GU
X-T30 II (BEST PRICES) - geni.us/cu3i or geni.us/pWQC
X-S20 - geni.us/6oXXa
[LENSES UNDER $100] (affiliate links)
Street Photography Lens - geni.us/loqpEG or bit.ly/3tpgcCL
All Purpose Photo and Video - geni.us/juGmEw or geni.us/xbpKF
Portrait Lens - geni.us/AkSo or geni.us/ICY8Ji
Most Fun/Whimsical - geni.us/BGyyD or bit.ly/3tuSQvy
Smallest - geni.us/AYRd or bit.ly/3tuSQvy
[LENSES UNDER $200] (affiliate links)
Wide Angle Travel and Landscape - geni.us/kEzs or bit.ly/4c9fmvi
Street, Travel, All Purpose (Autofocus) - geni.us/QUTryyB or bit.ly/3V45ixG
Portrait (f0.95) - geni.us/uARtA or bit.ly/3LOmrpI
Portrait/All Purpose (f2.0 but autofocus) - geni.us/DDxfO or geni.us/XdntdD
The cool 27mm lens I had on the X-S20 - geni.us/QUTryyB or bit.ly/3V45ixG
GEAR I USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO (affiliate links):
[VIDEO GEAR]
A Camera - geni.us/fCo6 or howl.me/ckVm0lD1bLa
A Lens - geni.us/sKvSYgw or howl.me/ck41FnUiazg
B Camera (Table Top) - geni.us/FOSOn or howl.me/clacKmmiIpL
B Lens - geni.us/z0GG3y or howl.me/clacIJ2PzXk
On Camera monitor - geni.us/t7Fc or howl.me/clacMGXabwL
My off camera monitor - geni.us/AHOu or howl.me/clacNMVLO3E
The LUTS I used for this video - bit.ly/42Q58uQ
[AUDIO GEAR]
Microphone (in shot) - geni.us/SAQ4uk7 or geni.us/PgtBlmS
Boom Microphone (out of shot) - geni.us/Tj8RI or howl.me/claeFm6CC9K
Cheaper alternative to boom mic (sounds just as good) - geni.us/0rN8FO or howl.me/claeF96KLvM
XLR Audio Recorder - geni.us/yDUf or geni.us/PgtBlmS
USB Audio Interface - geni.us/ZdN1a or howl.me/claeyKnGHYn
Wireless Microphone (out of studio) - geni.us/FPC4s or geni.us/j4Wdr
Podcast/Voice Over Mic - geni.us/SAQ4uk7 or geni.us/PgtBlmS
In Shot Mic Arm - geni.us/J7Fp or howl.me/claeHeGSgTP
Editing Headphones - geni.us/WmwFC or howl.me/claeI1mcuEm
Editing Speakers (super cheap but awesome) - geni.us/wfLkz
Stand for Boom Mic and Overhead Camera - geni.us/8O8UtdY
[LIGHTING]
Main Light (Key Light) - geni.us/nQQ10
Main Softbox - geni.us/GysBN or howl.me/claeZmiRVXD
Light Stand (for Key/Main light) - geni.us/y4HuK4R
Hair Light - geni.us/waB7lTp or howl.me/clae0ZXBNf6
Background Light - geni.us/xFjA or howl.me/clae13MRGt4
Light Tubes (behind my monitor) - Small - geni.us/5Lvl Large - geni.us/4QPjp
[COMPUTER AND EDITING]
Monitor - geni.us/lLrTKSZ or howl.me/clae6ljgAjk
Computer - geni.us/rOHA or howl.me/clae7xrpHw1
Dock (one plug for power, audio, monitor, and 6 hard drives) - geni.us/lwJDmz
Keyboard - geni.us/bA16W or howl.me/clae8BToiuQ
Touchpad - geni.us/PLaLMh or howl.me/clae9zb8HB3
Editing Software I Use - www.apple.com/au/final-cut-pro/
Awesome Free Editing Software (Pros use it!) - www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...
* Some links are affiliate links, you do not pay any extra, but I may get a small commissions. Using these links allows me to make more videos like this one.
00:00 - An Overpriced Point and Shoot
01:09 - Camera 1
03:39 - So Many GREAT X-Mount Lenses
04:35 - Camera 2
06:22 - Camera 3
08:10 - Then Who is the X100VI for?
09:33 - As an Upgrade from a Phone
10:30 - As and Upgrade From Older DSLR’s

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@cameronfaili661 3 ай бұрын

Terrific video. I really appreciate you taking the time to link everything that you did so thoughtfully!

@rsat9526 3 ай бұрын

Many of the comments really miss the point of this vdo. He is in no way of saying the X100VI is bad (As I can tell from many defensive comments like they are Fuji shareholder). If you watch around 8:00 of the vdo you will know that he is suggesting that the camera is for certain type of people with specific needs. He suggests an alternative which are clearly comparable to the X100VI as they can provide similar results with more flexibility.

@edgeman04 3 ай бұрын

I actually did but some Fuji shares a while back because I love the brand. How dare anyone talk bad about them!!!😂😂😂 I'm kidding of course but I think it was a wise decision on my part considering these preorders lol.

@andrewcrossley2448 3 ай бұрын

Sort of. Only the top two current models have the same high resolution sensor and IBIS. The fixed lens has enough resolution to exploit this. The shutter and inbuilt (tiny) flash are incredibly useful for taking people. It’s very light to carry. Many pros use the X series as their family and friends plus travel camera as it has superb skin tone accuracy out of the box, then it has vast depth of adjustment should it be needed. I’ve shot Canon for decades, own a range of pro film and digital bodies, pro lenses many of which are amazing, as are most canon normal lenses. I also own a Fuji 6x9 film camera and Bronica. Both of those were very expensive to shoot on so the whole experience of composition, when to use a tripod, film stock for the lighting and subject are important. Net result is typically 80% excellent quality - all on Fuji film stock for decades. Hence the VI has many attractions for me. Leaf shutter, lightness, flash sync, film sims, weather proofing and a very sharp lens are the main ones. For the record, I discussed my needs for a forthcoming bucket list trip with a top London dealer, in their shop, the day before the VI came out. He had a very good V in stock at a fair price but advised me to get up first thing and order the VI to ensure I had one, then instead of diving in, not to open the box but have a full system assessment. Then if I want to go another direction, send it back before the end of March for a full refund. That’s service for you. So yes I have one and no I have not used it yet. It’s a difficult decision as the Canon UI is the best there is, far better than Sony, Nikon and Fuji. My little EOSM5 travel system is still excellent and that camera with the 22mm lens technically as good as all the V series up to the V including IBIS for video. However, flash sync, AI face detection, film sims, 6/4k and weather proofing are all absent. If ii was just for travel, there is one superb system that rarely gets mentioned. Olympus has made the best small weatherproof cameras for a long time. Their glass is excellent too as is their VFM. Their new OM1 mk 2 is a brilliant tool and using AI and a tripod can render huge images. I guess for me to go that way with two pro lenses and one fixed is about £4K. That’s twice as much as an X100VI with all the necessary add ons (filters, hoods, batteries, charger, case et al). Which, of course, is back in the Canon Pro mirrorless zone. I guess as a ‘boomer’ who’s into photography since I was a kid in the 1960s there is a real attraction of the simplicity and quality of the VI. Like the 6x9 focus the the image and not the over complex and heavy kits.

@HimothyOHooligan 3 ай бұрын

LOL Is typing out the whole word "video" that much effort for you?

@LaughingDog 3 ай бұрын

He called it a point and shoot camera ...

@creepynutsrl 2 ай бұрын

@@edgeman04fujifilms cameras are so insignificant for the holding companies revenue and stock price, the stock only went up because of people like you buying the stock out of emotional bias towards the stock. tbh fujifilms revenue is going down compared to 2022. It isnt that great of a investment oppurtunity

@user-ec8zd8zp4x 3 ай бұрын

I've been shooting a (special edition) XT30 since launch 2019. The only thing missing is weather sealing; the reason why I was having a hard choice between the XT3 and XT30. I decided to go with XT30 because of smaller size and lower weight. I have the Fuji 18mm f/2, the Fuji 27mm f/2.8 and the Samyang 12mm f/2. This pack is extremely small and weighs almost nothing and lets me do what I want. (Or else I adapt vintage lenses for specific purposes and/or looks.) You can pick up an used XT30 in good to perfect state between 500-600 Euros. The cheapest used, modern Fuji camera you can buy. For the XT3 you still have to fork out 800-900 Euros in good state! Used Fuji prices are extremely inflated since their popularity rose.

@VTheGonk 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Truly. Detail information provided. Your insight, and recommendations are very helpful.

@steveember8972 3 ай бұрын

Delighted to have discovered your channel, Mark. Your presentations are down-to-earth, yet polished, and free of the hype so often encountered in photography videos (and of the stumbly speech patterns and dreadful mic quality or technique that also mar too much of this category). While I've been a Canon EOS user since film days, I've not yet bought into the mirrorless realm, and still shooting as many (non-Canon) film SLRs as I do, the Fuji "traditional" control layouts on such as the XT-1-4 series is a powerful tactile draw should I ever take the step into mirrorless. So, doubly glad to find realistic reports on Fuji's dizzying array of models. Speaking of your presentation and technical quality, curious which mic you are using here. Really nice quality. Thanks!

@markwiemels 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. It's a Lauten Audio LS-208, I will do a video on it at some point. I put a lists and links to everything I use to make my videos, in the description of each video, so you can always check there, this is accurate and updated for every video so it's not just a general gear list.

@steveember8972 3 ай бұрын

@@markwiemels Thanks, Mark. While I was aware of your references below to camera/lens links, It didn't occur to me as this was the first I'd seen of your presentations. Appreciate your thoroughness in listing such data, and will look forward to your review of this mic!

@Daniel_Borisov 3 ай бұрын

Superb video, Mark. I'm sure it will be very helpful for many people. Could you please comment on the autofocus and menu system on your alternative bodies?

@eletor 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the recommendations

@urasub 3 ай бұрын

Been shooting the xt-2 with a 35 1.4 basically glued on it. I am beyond stoked to get my hands on this camera, less is more in my thoughts. loved your video, cheers

@johnnydeluxe4968 3 ай бұрын

Lol I have the exact same setup as you. 35mm 1.4 is amazing although the focusing is a bit slow, which I don't really mind, it produces amazing image quality. In total this setup cost me around $855

@yohan2437 3 ай бұрын

You are going to be disappointed as the X100VI has a 23mm lens with a very different field of view from what you are used to.

@urasub 3 ай бұрын

i'm very glad you think i'll be disappointed shooting a different focal length@@yohan2437

@TheOctodread Ай бұрын

Incredible combo ❤❤❤

@drunkinmukie 3 ай бұрын

I was going to buy it as my first fuji camera but decide to go with X-T3 that I found in really good condition for super cheap that came with the XF 18-55. Honestly happy I went that route.

@salmaldonado984 Ай бұрын

One of the best cameras ever made! I have that same setup and also the Fuji xpro2

@TheDilligan Ай бұрын

This was an extremely insightful video! Thank you!

@anthonybertrand6529 3 ай бұрын

XT-30ii with the 27mm 2.8 is the best reason to not get the X100. It's very similar and you get the benefit of being able to use all the other wonderful X-mount lenses. I'm glad I made this choice

@rbmads5619 23 күн бұрын

Is there a 27mm 2.0? That we be over to the xv100vi

@chosenideahandle 3 ай бұрын

Another great video Mark. I get why people talk size. I like rangefinder styles because a bump often won’t let you slide other cameras into a lens pocket. It’s also what defines this look for me as well. People buying this probably aren’t even using a camera bag, and perhaps it’s sometimes the Leica rangefinder look rather than a Fuji look that they actually dig. I’m a Sony person, but really like the styling of all these cameras you’ve featured. I love “Eterna” when I see it as well lol.

@user-or6tz1et4v 3 ай бұрын

I have the X-S20 and I just received the X100VI..... I'm going to put my X-S20 up for sale with its lenses (16-80 and 23mm 1.4 LM WR)! The X100VI is extraordinary. I am 55 years old.... and I started photography and photo development in 1975. J'ai le X-S20 et je viens de recevoir le X100VI..... je vais mettre en vente mon X-S20 avec ses objectifs (16-80 et 23mm 1.4 LM WR) ! Le X100VI est extraordinaire. J'ai 55 ans.... et j'ai commencé la photo et le developpement photo en 1975.

@venezing 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I preordered a x100vi as Ive always wanted to get into photography and for my Japan trip in April, but the 'hype' is not letting me get the camera well into the end of the year. So I decided to get a used X-T4 and some budget lenses from TTArtisans! It's a little heavier/bigger than the x100Vi, but I am in love! Fuji camera are great and I am so excited to be part of the community!

@HaevyGlow 3 ай бұрын

I'ts not "a little heavier/bigger than the X100VI". I owned both X100V anx X-T4 with numerous lenses at the same time. The size/weight difference is drastic. You have to use them side by side to feel it.

@javierherrera9450 3 ай бұрын

I agree, it's not even the same vibe of a camera. The X100VI like my previous X100F and X100V are completely different animals compared to any body/lens setup. @@HaevyGlow

@nachitocarrnada 3 ай бұрын

Don't listen to "prosfesionals", do your experience and find what kind of photos you want to make.

@lenmaryan7943 3 ай бұрын

I sold the x100v for a near similar size a7iii with a 45mm 1.8 Rokinon. Camera came with a 28-75 2.8 as well. Had some change leftover also. Probably will wait 6 months and will look for the x100vi

@gordon3988 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark…one thing about the 100vi is that the IBIS finally works well…or at least as I understand it as well as the old EM1 II, which was leading edge at the time. I don’t think changes any of your points however, it is simply a cool looking camera with a nice lens. That might get people out taking photographs once again. Nice camera options here and this video well done and nicely timed! XT3 was/is one of best mentioned!

@daustonian9331 3 ай бұрын

The hype has to be people trying to make money on resale.

@svenasmussen8745 3 ай бұрын

It really sucks how bad availability is. I preordered it one day after anouncement, because i think its a cool camera and I already have a sony FF for image quality and want this for travel. The thing is, now that its so rare again, the calculation changes because the resale value is like 600€ over msrp, so its no longer a 1700€ camera. Even if I can buy it at msrp, it is tempting to resell it

@alistairharris7891 3 ай бұрын

If I get the draw to buy the limited edition then yeah that’s exactly what I’ll do. Some idiot will be wanting it

@Zetaphotography 3 ай бұрын

It’s these lame KZfaq channels just trying to boost their audience $$$

@orlan.brigino 3 ай бұрын

And people willing to pay a lot more from resales.

@DGDG0000000 3 ай бұрын

@@svenasmussen8745why don't you paid less for the same technical assembly on any other brand. At this price, you can have a full frame, same size, same lens that you can switch for any other.

@HaevyGlow 3 ай бұрын

I shot profesionally for 10+ years and etired from professional shooting in 2020. The only camera that survived the great gear purge was X100V. I've owned original X100, X100F, X100V and now X100VI. People are only waking up to how great this camera family is. I made my most previous personal photos with these cameras.

@adrianmuino3412 3 ай бұрын

Absolutly, people (milenials?) just realized what a wonderfull camera the X100 is, and now they all want it. I also have a colletion of X100 and X-Pro.

@therealsbdunks 3 ай бұрын

@@adrianmuino3412 Gen-Z is the TikTok generation

@video-carl 3 ай бұрын

@haevyglow did you notice the improved build quality from F to V?

@HaevyGlow 3 ай бұрын

@@video-carl It’s been a while since I switched from F to V, but anodized finish of V and VI feels much better than F

@rochester212 3 ай бұрын

Get over yourself, it's a $2000 compact camera that's not even built properly. Any entry level dslr or mirorless would be a better deal.

@ceecee130x 3 ай бұрын

You're spot on. I'm rocking a Fuji X-T20 with half a dozen lenses and very happy... but yearning for the leaf shutter ever since the X100F, for flash photography in the sun to highlight my subjects without complex high sync speed gear. Unfortunately, I balked on buying the V just before the hype and missed out. Now it looks like the VI is going to be backordered for months as well due to the continued hype. Too bad many/most of these X100 cameras would sound up with users who won't be taking advantage of the camera's full capabilities beyond the look and form factor, while doing snappy snaps. Yes, sour grapes indeed. Looks like I'll have to wait for the X100 Lucky 7, and carry my ND 16/32/64 filters meantime. Happy shooting everyone, regardless of your gear.

@gregmorelli1124 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for review, I fall into category 2, so very helpful.

@briankavo 3 ай бұрын

Agree, I went for an XT30ii as my second camera (first camera XT5). X100VI is great little camera but fixed lens and pricing make it a no go for me.

@mjmdo07 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Keep it coming.

@aussauce 3 ай бұрын

Great review thank you. I’m still looking for more reviews down the track before deciding to buy or not. I just came back from a 3 week trip overseas and realised how important weight and portability are when travelling hence why I am thinking about buying the x100vi. So far the images and reviews I’ve seen is stopping me from buying with the current price.

@robbiefishing 3 ай бұрын

Great video Mark, excellent advice.

@markwiemels 3 ай бұрын

Oh, Hey Robbie! Thanks! I hope you are doing well.

@URSENIORUTUBER55 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your valuable viewpoint and knowledge.

@HorrorGeek13 3 ай бұрын

i think the beauty of the x100 line is the fact that it has a fixed lens, for me i shoot Sony.. i have lots of Sony lens and and the fact i can buy a Fuji and enjoy the fun of shooting it with out the need to buy into the Fuji lens line is a huge perk.

@ImpressiveTony 3 ай бұрын

I mean, you could just buy something like the X-T30 with a prime lens and call it a day, for about half of what the X100VI costs. Then, if you're feelin' froggy, buy more lenses...or not. Just rock with the one-lense shooting experience.

@HorrorGeek13 3 ай бұрын

@@ImpressiveTony but that’s my point exactly, I don’t want to be tempted to buy lens… lol I’m sure if I had a X-T30 I would be constantly tempted to want to try new lens and what not… so having a fixed lens lets me enjoy with out the urge to spend more $$$ And honestly I have a v for a few years and now have the vi and I love them both and have no regrets at all… super enjoyable camera to edc

@tony62 3 ай бұрын

Not having options is not a feature lol

@Kaisolostudio 3 ай бұрын

@@tony62tell that to leica with their digital camera without a screen.

@brianwarnerarts 3 ай бұрын

But the fixed lens is soft. Why does no one report on that? Looking at hundreds of examples online, it just doesn't have the crispness of a xf prime like the 27mm.

@jamesbarron5590 3 ай бұрын

I would recommend an x-e series camera or an x-pro series camera. I prefer the viewfinder on the side so that is why I never purchased an xs or xt line camera while searching for an x100v. I wound up buying an x-e4 and an x-pro3 and now have an x100vI. Loving the x100vI but I will always have an interchangeable lens Fujifilm camera for my Viltrox 75mm and 27mm lenses. The OVF on the x-pro and x100 series is fantastic. I totally agree that if you want to get into photography, the x100 series is not the best starting point. I found this channel while searching for lenses for my x-e4 and it’s crazy how different the shooting experience is when changing lenses. I realized that I prefer the 85mm and 35mm focal ranges more so than 50mm but I wouldn’t have realized that with a fixed lens camera. Did I mention that I am a Sony shooter? Beware the GAS.

@dan.allen.digital 3 ай бұрын

You always have a great way of explaining these decisions Mark. Nice job with this video. As someone like you with several cameras I often take my Fuji X-E3 with the 27mm 2.8 over my X100v, because the X-E3 is much lighter and smaller than the x100v. I find myself using the x100v as a family snapshot camera it seems to excel at this, especially with the built-in flash. I find 23mm very boring for creative uses. If the XT bodies I feel the X-T3 has the best build quality and feel in the hand. The textures and feel of the dials is better than my other XT bodies. So I would vote X-T3 as the best budget XT to get.

@db7437 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for this list of budget lenses. Any X-mount lens recommendations for budget macro?

@ziga1218 3 ай бұрын

I am getting x-a5 as a non-scary point and shoot. And the Bayer sensor is not bad at all.

@andib1712 3 ай бұрын

Comparing any X100 model to any interchangable lens camera somewhat misses the point.

@PeopleSupport 3 ай бұрын

That's true. It's a completely unfair comparison. One's a point-and-shoot, and the other is a proper system. As they say, "date the body, marry the lens".

@andib1712 3 ай бұрын

The decision against interchangeable lenses, too many choices + carrying lot's of gear around makes people go for cameras like the X100 series. They don't want a 'system', they want a great photography experience. And the X100 series delivers that.

@yohan2437 3 ай бұрын

Taking most of the latest videos on the X100VI at face value is missing the point. Most are simply riding the wave of current X100 hype hoping to cash in on the monetization of having X100VI in the title without giving any really useful information. It is a ridiculous size comparison to use the pancake 27mm on body and not the 23mm 2.0 which matches the X100 lens and say both cameras are about the same size. (Note that the 23mm f2.0 is actually inferior to the x100V/VI lens because it gets soft and blurry in macro closeups whereas the X100V+ does not). The devil is in the details and a 40mm field of view from the 27mm is VERY different from a 35 fov from the 23mm. They are not interchangable!

@j2thebee 3 ай бұрын

@@yohan2437 totally agree with this point, I shoot with the xt20 and the 27mm a lot and the size is great but that 40mm field of view is not great, I would definitely prefer a 23mm pancake, as you say the 23mm 2.0 is way bigger!

@annekedebruyn7797 3 ай бұрын

@@andib1712 I don't think that's the case. You can just buy a pancake prime lens and be done with it. Actually, many people just buy one or two primes and just let it live on the camera. It has never been about the amount of choice or carrying gear. People like the x100 series because it's a compact point and shoot that handles like a film camera. It just makes for a better EDC experience which isn't the case for most mirrorless cameras which are too big especially if you want to add in a flash and ND filters.

@chrisp9102 3 ай бұрын

Just a small note, the XS-20 has the x-trans 4 sensor rather than the x-trans 5 on the X100VI - Great video Mark, as always I enjoy watching your content!

@Arterial449 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I agree with most of your points but I still migrated to the X100VI from an X-T30 as a business traveler. I take most of my photos when I’m travelling for work and the ability to pocket this into a blazer pocket is just invaluable. I truly tried to do the same with an XT30 and a pancake and it was still too thick. The entire package fitting into a pocket is just too big of a game changer for me to go back.

@chich22 3 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I picked up the XT30 mark2 when it first came out with 18-55 for £1100 uk. I absolutely love it. I also picked up the 35mm f2, what a combo for all situations.

@whoismab 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Fuji X10Vi was going to by my 1st Fuji, but after watching it I saw other models of fuji which are very similar body-size-wise, and I can have multiple lenses too.

@GetOffMyyLawn 3 ай бұрын

If you want an optical viewfinder in a small camera, it is the only option being produced outside of Leica. That really is the party trick, along with the retro vibes and great build quality. I have the X100V and I love it, but it is not much smaller than my Z7 with the 40mm... and the Z7 has all the bells and whistles and a bigger battery.

@anthonybertrand6529 3 ай бұрын

X-pros have optical viewfinders

@GetOffMyyLawn 3 ай бұрын

@@anthonybertrand6529 there are no xpro cameras being produced for now.

@adamd3145 13 күн бұрын

WOW! Thank you so much for sharing that information!

@TheChester100 3 ай бұрын

Great job I just held the hype at my local Camera shop and I thought about grabbing it for re-sale and then I remembered thats not me hope your doing well love you vids ,Im slowly going back to film and old school Range Finders.

@TheDishpan174 Ай бұрын

awesome video, greatest advice and suggestions

@farzineskandaripour9989 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mark, this review of yours encouraged me to look into the XM-1. While I was researching prices I came across many comparisons to XA-1. On paper they seem pretty identical. What are your thoughts? How do you compare the two?

@maximebecker1424 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for ur work !

@villegas24 3 ай бұрын

I hate that hipsters broke the market for this camera

@christians.9058 2 ай бұрын

Haha, it‘s a hipster product. We hillibillies buy used X E1 for under 200 bucks (early Bird buying, not now anymore 🤭) and cheap used chinese lenses for 50 Bucks 😬

@lordtickledck7012 Ай бұрын

And the X-T5

@christians.9058 Ай бұрын

@@lordtickledck7012 😂✌🏻yes, Hope to buy one too in ten years when the X8 can make photos alone

@JoshuAhillyarD89 21 күн бұрын

Not just this camera, but fuji in general.

@skylermackie9152 3 ай бұрын

Make a video of your top 5 or 10 budget lenses!

@humandroid53 3 ай бұрын

Top 5 or 10! 😅 Top 3 is enough.

@misterwhyte 2 ай бұрын

@@humandroid53 Top 3 isn't enough. He needs to show at least one for each major focal (wide angle, 35, 50, etc.) and probably at least a couple of zoom lenses. A top 10 is a minimum.

@davidbcg286 2 ай бұрын

I’m still shooting with my x100f. It doesn’t have all the latest stuff, but I love it. Great form factor. I shoot JPEG only now, which made my workflow 10x faster (upload pictures to Photos App, adjust a bit (maybe), done).

@juliettemansour 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE my X-T30ii so much and have zero need for the X100v or VI. I want the flexibility of changing out lenses while traveling. And the beauty of it is that it's tiny and light! Here's to older cameras... the latest and greatest does give you IBIS, 40megapixels, etc. but at the end of the day if you're shooting street/documentary none of that matters. Thank you for this video!

@that.adventure.family 20 күн бұрын

Great advice. Thank you!!!

@tarapaul8212 3 ай бұрын

Great video and points

@humandroid53 3 ай бұрын

I had the original X100 and really enjoyed it but eventually got frustrated by the fixed focal length. After an LX100, RX100 1 & IV, and a Canon G5X I settled on a Sony s6000, then upgraded to an a6400. Very happy!

@DREAMWORKERSKY 3 ай бұрын

loved this review!

@andyl4565 3 ай бұрын

I believe the retro appeal of the X100 series is based on it's visual similarity to the Leica M series and other cool-looking rangefinder cameras of the past. And it's a fraction of the price of a Leica. The other cameras you mentioned don't share those looks but resemble the newer generation (SLR's) that made rangefinders obosolete.

@timothykieper 3 ай бұрын

Nice video. Would also like to see alternate choices other than FUJI. I am already invested in other lens system(s)

@michaelajoseph6856 3 ай бұрын

I bought a used Sony 7C with a Sony Zeiss 35mm f2.8 instead and I’m very pleased with the images.

@Tarbos-duskwraith 3 ай бұрын

What E-lens would you recommend for me to vlog in my Blacksmith shop?

@MaximillianandRubyGrace 25 күн бұрын

I have an XT-1 gave it to my son this video is super helpful as I want another FUJIFILM

@mb-watches 3 ай бұрын

Not about Hype, what makes the x100vi interesting is the better autofocus (which to me is not a minor issue) and the built in ND Filter, which the xt30 neither the xs20 have. The x100 normally is for people which already have cameras, and wanna have a run and gun system. I shoot canon, but for on the go without bringing anything else, I am fine with the x100xi. So yes, you are right, you can get more lenses and better screens (xs20), but to have one run and gun I do see still some advantages for the X100, as you as well pointed out. And there’s not too much competition out there, actually. Would love to see a canon g1x mark iv, or a Sony zv-1 mark iii with apsc. That would be exciting. Thanks for your thoughts, cheers

@JaJutWa 3 ай бұрын

The old lens can’t keep up with the new af. Same problem with the xt5 and older lenses.

@phillipchan9125 3 ай бұрын

I certainly wouldn’t pay the type of money they are asking for a fixed lens camera. Social media has hyped up this camera to the point where it is almost unattainable through price and availability. I have a Fuji XT-20 and I still love it.

@donridgway7269 3 ай бұрын

Yes! The XT-20 with the 27mm pancake is perfect walkabout rig, and with 16-80 mm f/4 (though front-heavy) great for minimal landscape rig. You want cool-looking? Black X-E2 or X-E3 with the 27mm, shooting the ACROS simulation. For about half the $$ of this new thing. You really need 40 MP? Really?

@phillipchan9125 3 ай бұрын

@@donridgway7269yep that is exactly what I use the 27mm pancake is a great affordable prime. Great for street photography. I also carry my 18-55mm zoom just in case I need a little more reach.

@youngsavage80 3 ай бұрын

I have the xt30 ii and love it.

@manhealme 3 ай бұрын

same !

@agemanzi7792 2 ай бұрын

My start was and still is with X-T100 - The most casual Fuji (and at the time of me buying camera, the only Fuji that was reasonably priced I could get my hands on). It is enough and it is fun

@ashodgkin 3 ай бұрын

I have the X100F. I’m happy with the images, love the ergonomics, don’t particularly need a higher pixel count or a flip screen and lack of IBIS doesn’t worry me. Many of the newer features would be nice to have but I’ll use it until it stops working. Then I’ll probably buy the latest version, whatever that may be, assuming the range is still going. Value for money is what you get from your purchase and that applies to everything.

@marksantostefano1637 3 ай бұрын

Love the X100 series. Bought the first one when it first came out and fell in love with Photography again. Shot many weddings with the X100F. Ridiculous to call this a point and shoot Camera.

@F1REBEARD 3 ай бұрын

I've HAD Sony fullframe with many lenses, and went back to Fuji for the compact size and the FUN of photography. You know you've heard it: the Fuji magic is real! I got the XE-4 with the 27mm WR pancake lens, which makes it an extremely small package. And that is what brings the fun for me, the jpg recepies and the formfactor. Bring back the fun to photography! I'm considering the X100VI, but pretty happy with my small little setup as is. We'll see. Thanks for this video.

@eksmaan 3 ай бұрын

The XS20 is an amazing option. The XT2 is as far as I'd go back unless it's an x pro 1 or x100. I have the X Pro 2 and that 24mp sensor/processor combo is solid. The xh1 intro'd Eterna and it was a great offering, prob better now.

@hanumanguy 3 ай бұрын

I shoot M43 with Lumix but looked into the XS10 and XS20, paired with one of the Fuji F2 lenses it's almost the same weight as my Lumix. I think the XS10 and XS20 offer amazing value and capabilities.

@douglasschlesser320 2 ай бұрын

Hey there! This was really helpful. I’m wondering what the difference is between a budget lens and a Fuji specific lens? I just snagged a used X-T30ii, and want a pancake lens. Obviously there’s the $400 Fuji option, and some that are much cheaper. Thanks!

@jlr_ Ай бұрын

I'm a Canon shooter and got tired of waiting for my X100VI and pulled the plug on a X-T30 II this morning with the TTartistan 25 f2. X-T30 II enticed me to potentially use my Canon lenses with an adapter, but I'll keep my order in for the X100VI to compare if I ever get it.

@wouterdegrood9715 3 ай бұрын

I'm very pleased with my X-T30ii. Good video.

@pinetworkminer8377 3 ай бұрын

When is the next XT30 sequel expected to be released?

@andrewsarchus6036 3 ай бұрын

I never really understand fixed focal length cameras. If you want fixed focal length then just go out with a single lens. Then the next day you can go out with a different lens and have a whole different experience. For myself I sometimes do that but mostly set out with a fast 50 mounted and carry a compact 20 and 85 in pockets or on a belt. Is the fixed lens idea coming from some sort of ideological purity drive?

@daryllfogal5689 3 ай бұрын

Mark - I would love to see a video showing APS-C glass combined with Sony full-frame Active Stabilization. The active stabilization crops in - past the APS-C glass vignette. Should we keep buying APS-C lenses because they work well now with APS-C cameras - and we can use them with active stabilization if we ever move to full-frame? Thanks for your content - as a hobby videographer the lower cost, interesting lens choices are so helpful.

@marclattoni1959 3 ай бұрын

For street and day-to-day photography, the optical viewfinder makes the X 100 VI the preferred upgrade from my Fujifilm X20. And with the long backorder status, I'll have time to save for the cost.

@brianwarnerarts 3 ай бұрын

Could you explain the allure of an optical view finder? Not a criticism, I just don't get the appeal.

@cody7068 3 ай бұрын

You should look into the Nikon ZF. It has that retro/analog look and feel to it. Is more expensive than the X100Vi, but only if you’re buying the x100vi at MSRP. The Nikon ZF is superior to the X100Vi in my opinion, but either camera is a good choice. The ZF is also much bigger physically. If I could have both, I’d be a very happy person but I don’t make enough to afford 2 camera like them😂

@vgfjr505 3 ай бұрын

The Zf is also much heavier.

@moonshine7374 3 ай бұрын

It's closest thing to shooting film in terms of the flow that you can get with a digital camera, especially if you have enough discipline not to review picture after you've taken it. Dial in film simulation, put settings to auto and you're good to go. You walk around enjoying your surroundings, see something that you want to capture, put the camera to your eye, look through the piece of glass with some frame lines where you compose a picture - press shutter and move on. @@brianwarnerarts

@hughsydney2620 3 ай бұрын

⁠@@brianwarnerartsyou see the real world not through a screen.

@stephen-wahl 2 ай бұрын

I got a used X-T2 for a song and chose it over the X-T3 because it was the last model still made in Japan. Use a Fujinon 25mm lens and it's an absolute workhorse and I love it.

@edc5338 3 ай бұрын

The XT5 is a slightly larger x100vi with interchangeable lenses. I have the x100v also and am happy with both.

@American_Hustler 3 ай бұрын

I just got the xt2 with 35mm lens for around $750 , I also have the x100t and X10. Do all X100s have a slow focusing time?

@lawrence-yx1ew 3 ай бұрын

100v has always had that issue for me

@Itsnotsafeandeffective 3 ай бұрын

I shoot xt5 previous xt2 xt4 also olympus om1 and previous em1 mkii prior to that sony a6300 a77 a99 and film prior. I owned also x100f and x100v for 12 month of each prior to hype xt4 became the choice over these with 27mm F2.8 both ttartisan and fuji 27mm are adequate substitute for x100f/v and also give many other lens options. last month, I got the xt5 after selling my xt4 before Christmas. again, the xt5 is my main carry. The om1 birds in flight macro and a change for street. surprisingly I'd only played with micro 4/3rd mid June with a well worn em1 mkii 55k shutter count its was so good I invested in the om1 grey import 1100 at the time.

@matthieuzglurg6015 3 ай бұрын

Just to note that the X-T2 has access to F-Log 8 bit video which is very nice. F-Log has been made for 8 bit so you don't have risks of your footage breaking apart like you do when using 8bit video with 10bit Log (like S-Log 3 on the A7III for example). It has been my go-to video camera for pro work for years and to me the X-T2 is a much better value than the X-T3

@dccoletrain 3 ай бұрын

That’s the way I look at it.. a nice second camera to go with my X-S20 which is better for video and wildlife

@mooodygraphy 3 ай бұрын

I still rock my x100f, I was thinking first to uprade to IV but deciding to upgrade to the V instead since the price went down.

@gesandter 3 ай бұрын

Hi I think you missed mentioning the TCL and WCL „lenses“ for the X100 series which I both own. So you can get a bit of variability.

@bigheartfilm Ай бұрын

do you think the vi is significantly better than the v? (if I want to shoot lots of video too)

@BubbaBassAnglers Ай бұрын

I have an Xt3 with a 35mm lens. I wanted the 100VI for the 40mp and something small I could always have with me. Well, it's on backorder forever and it's not that much smaller than my XT3. I'm literally cancelling my order right now to replace my 4.0 16-80 with something faster.

@TylerCheeseman 3 ай бұрын

First reasonable take I've seen on this topic haha. Pros and cons explained clearly and offering some solid alternatives. I love my x100vi. I spent a year trying to find a reasonably priced used V here in Canada and had no luck. Even now there are marketplace listings for used x100v's only 300 less than the brand new vi. Obvious choice for me but I completely agree that someone just getting into photography would benefit more from an interchangeable lens body. Great video!

@SimonWestPhotography 3 ай бұрын

100% Agree! I’ve got the XT5 and it’s the same camera with more options and with interchangeable lenses! Apologies because I’m a former Canon full frame to Fujifilm converted!

@7743dustin 3 ай бұрын

I’ve got an xt5 coming from Sony a7iv . The Fuji is soooo good. I’m also stills only do the screen on xt5 is perfect.

@andrewcrossley2448 3 ай бұрын

This was really useful.

@3Havoc 2 ай бұрын

I went to the x100VI product launch event where I am as I was looking at getting an upgrade to the X-E1, its a nice camera , a high end all in one solution feels nice in the hand, nice to shoot but the X-T5 to me was a better cost solution in the end practically same insides and more flexible camera.

@speedbumpmedia9584 3 ай бұрын

Much to your point, I have several Nikons and a Ricoh GRIIIx yet I still picked up the X100VI. My Nikon’s suit the more professional aspect and while the Zf is a retro powerhouse, it’s still a bit larger and even more so depending on the lens choice. The Fuji really surprised me and after running it through just a simple street shoot to get a feel for it side by side to my Ricoh… I love it all the more. I bought the Nikon Zf because I missed the simple old school shooting experience sans film. The Fuji delivers the same in a more compact and yet still very capable form factor. It really is a great little creative camera that I absolutely love from a more purist “capturing life around us” kinda way.

@urunclejoey 2 ай бұрын

the zf and griiix were both pretty hyped up cameras ngl... If you like form, you can just buy a EM or Fm lol

@Crossingt 3 ай бұрын

This is why I really like my M50ii. It is small and for a small outlay I got a telephoto and prime lenses. It is not heavy to carry around including on a bike. The Fuji x100vi is twice the price of my whole kit which including bag and spare batteries.

@ThierryWasserman 3 ай бұрын

iPhones are ~26mm equivalent, so moving to 35mm is quite the adjustment. I had an X-T5 that was stollen, and am now using an X-T30II. The X-T5 was amazing. IBIS and the 40MP sensors were magic. I miss it a lot. I like smaller cameras, so stuck with the XT30II. What is great about the X100VI is that it is a smallish fixed lens camera with OVF, IBIS, and a faster processor that allows "clarity" and other image adjustment to be used and not slow down the camera a lot between shots. It is quite the game changer from the V and significant jump from the XT30II I'm using.

@MobiusCoin 3 ай бұрын

Man that sucks about the stolen X-T5. I'm currently using the X-T30 and I love everything about it. I don't even run a grip on it, I don't find it uncomfortable. The only thing I wish I had was the IBIS. I do think that's a big deal. But every other higher end feature means very little to me.

@blkshrt22 3 ай бұрын

The last two iPhones have 24mm equivalent main cameras. They keep getting wider and wider. The early iPhone cameras were 37mm equivalent

@Louis_Bautista 3 ай бұрын

I love my XS20, it's the perfect size. Small and light enough that it's easy to take anywhere, while still having a solid handgrip for when you do want to use big lenses. And as much as I look the look of classic dials, I prefer a PASM dial all the way. The only things I'd want for it are the 40 MP sensor, weather resistance, and a better EVF. Maybe for the XS30...

@Festvangelist Ай бұрын

Very good video. Personally I love the creative film simulations in Fuji and the X Mount Lens System has many great user friendly cameras. Personally I prefer interchangeable the lens options but generall prefer to travel light. Choose a prime for the day or travel and enjoy the travel experience. You might also consider travel zoom if you ok with the extra 1/2 lbs plus of weight and size. The other important feature for me is IBIS. The XS20 is a phenomenal camera as was the predecessor XS10. YOU CANNOT FIX A BLURRY IMAGE. Some compositions have slower shutter speeds especially when you’re stopping down the aperture. This is why of the choices you highlighted the XS20 has all the features for me. IBIS is important especially if your using a heavier zoom. Additionally you have a deep grip for comfort when using a wrist strap for walking around or stabilization. The X 100VI is too limiting for me the Sony RX100VII is a much better alternative. Buy the interchangeable lens options from Fuji either new or used there are some great mirrorless options. The last comment is regarding buying inexpensive 3rd party lenses is the issue that they do not Auto-Focus. That for me is a deal breaker. My eyesight does not allow me to focus well thru the viewfinder or screen and therefore I am dependent on auto focus lens options.

@afcl1984 17 күн бұрын

Great video man, thanks.

@alestomsic 3 ай бұрын

Today I took some pictures with X-M1 and 27 f2.8. Even smaller. Still nice photos.

@walterbova7205 3 ай бұрын

That's a great combination right there. I am planning to buy a 27mm for my x-e1 as well

@kyousef 2 ай бұрын

Heres a question for you: I currently have a Sony a7iv that I use mainly for video. I wanted a new camera for photography mainly and I love the aesthetic of the film simulations. which cam should I be looking at any recs?

@urunclejoey 2 ай бұрын

The cameras the dude recommend are basically good if you're looking for film simulation. You can always just slap a LR film preset onto your photos from ur a7iv but if your looking for the film look, might as well buy a film camera yk. I personally think, he didn't mention it, but xt2,xt3,xt4 those cameras are pretty neat apsc cameras you might be interested in.

@null0byte 3 ай бұрын

Have an XT-2, love it. Floored that the price actually went up since I bout a pristine used model a couple months ago. It scratches an itch for me to tinker with the manual controls reminiscent of the old Canon F-1 film SLR I first learned photography on (and still have). The X100V/Vi is a great camera, but too much for me at this time.

@production4080 3 ай бұрын

All i need is my xt4 and the xf 18-55 kit lens

@rlarsen4562 3 ай бұрын

I hope to get the X100Vl, but credit this video for really making sense.

@Bob-Horse 3 ай бұрын

I think the Fujifilm X100VI is a fantastic, beautiful camera for those needing it, but I have the Fujifilm XT4 and I love the fact I can change lenses if I need to at a later date.

@dreiz. 22 күн бұрын

I’m looking to get deeper into photography and want something better than my current iPhone 14 Pro Max. Don’t want to carry all the different lenses around when traveling and heavily considering the X100VI. I also need something to record long video (15-30min) of indoor racket sport clips to trim for highlights, and currently use my phone for that. The phone does a good job in terms of battery and quality for the video recordings but I’m wondering if there is a camera that can fulfill my specific need for easy point and shoot travel shots AND some video recording (without much editing). Current thoughts are: keep the iPhone for video recording, get the X100vi for the photos and some short video clips. Another option is to get something like a ZV-e1 for video and photo, and learn to properly edit but would need to get a better laptop + lenses (more costly and time consuming). Any thoughts or suggestions?

@beameup64 5 күн бұрын

The Olympus "Pen" obtained its name in the early '60s as a wonderful 1/2 frame 35mm film camera. I bought the latest "Pen", the E-PL 10. The features built into this interchangeable lens m4/3 camera are truly amazing.

@edgeman04 3 ай бұрын

IBIS, ND Filter, leaf shutter and ttl flash, optical viewfinder, and fully accessible controls (non-PASM). It is anything but a point and shoot, and people who use it that way are not taking full advantage of it. It's completely wrong to call it a point and shoot. But I think you're right about having an extra camera. My main is an X-H1, I love it but it's huge. I got lots of spare batteries, and I need IBIS for my shaky hands. It's a perfect pair for me now. Also my first camera I spent my own money on brand new was the X100t, and this was my upgrade to that one. The IBIS was huge for me, but it all comes back to just how nice and useable the camera is.

@hedley.bradstone-unbridled 3 ай бұрын

A good, well needed video. It is a question of "horses for courses". The Fujifilm X100VI is an ultra-impressive point and shoot - I'd like to own one - but an ILC suits my needs better.

@iursingh 3 ай бұрын

The XT30 II has No IBIS, No Weather Sealing, Half the resolution, Older sensor (4th Gen), No built-in ND filter, No unlimited video length. X100VI adds all these. That's 600 USD extra for these features. Is that worth it? For me, kind of, yes. IBIS can help a lot with videos, long exposure shots handheld, weather seal, a newer sensor is always nice. So, it depends.

@video-carl 3 ай бұрын

Good points. And the x100 has a leaf shutter (Top and bottom are aluminium too rather than painted silver)

@richardhale9664 3 ай бұрын

It's not half the resolution, more like 75 to 80%. You need to calculate resolution on a linear basis to get the true difference. That's the way our eyes work. The manufacturers highlight the MP numbers to boost the marketing. As you can get excellent 18"X12" prints even from old 12MP sensors the resolution argument is a bit weak for any modern camera comparison. You do loose a bit of DR with the newer sensor, but not a lot, due to its higher MP count. So it's all a bit swings and roundabouts as far as the sensor capabilities are concerned. Is $600 bucks extra for the OVF, IBIS, leaf shutter and dubious benefit of weather sealing worth it when set against the lens limitation? Debatable. If one considers what the camera is likely to be used for most - street and travel, where IQ is not the most important feature - one can look outside of the Fujifilm system to M4/3 and options expand quite a bit.

@video-carl 3 ай бұрын

I typically divide additional MP by two as they are spread across 2-dimensions@@richardhale9664 . For the X100VI the extra MPs are put to use using in-camera cropping to give the user different FOVs. I've a couple of Lumix M43 cameras but we having nothing like the X100V/VI currently being sold by Panasonic. M43 are typically feature-rich, button-rich and provide bang-for-buck. The X100 team are using additional metrics

@iursingh 3 ай бұрын

@@richardhale9664 Ah. I meant half the video resolution. But yes. You are right.

@iursingh 3 ай бұрын

@@video-carlThat's also really nice for quiet and fast shutter.