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I don’t really understand why people are trying to compare Fuji to Leica. An XT100 Vi is a third of the price of a Q3. An XT5 is a third of the price of a Leica M11. The premium Fuji 1.4 lenses are a FIFTH of the price of Leica lenses. Of course the Leica system is superior, it would be ridiculous if it wasn’t for the price. I have a Fuji xt5 with various Fuji lenses and two Voigtlander manual lenses, 18mm f2.8 Ultron and 27mm f2 Ultron. I love using the VG lenses with the xt5 but I’ve never expected this set up to challenge the Leica system. It’s a hobby for me and I couldn’t justify the cost of a Leica system unless I was making money from it. Unless you’re a professional be happy with what you have. Ps. If I win the lottery I’ll buy Leica!

Making cameras in china made me say goodbye. But I’ll keep the 100v because it’s the last Japan made camera from them.

I make great pictures with my XT5, better than my XT3. I really don't care about branding mind games. Fujifilm can fantasize all They want. Leicas are great, but way too expensive for me. Good pictures are about the photographer. I just go out and take some pictures and live with the quirks of my cameras.

I switched to the Nikon Zf and love it.

I don’t get which part of fujifilm move will blow my mind?? I am still waiting for XPro 4 without poorly designed LCD but if nothing is coming in horizon, I’ve planned to get m11p next year. Fujifilm can say or decide whatever they like, consumers will vote on where they would spend their money on. Surely not on non-existent and over inflated scarce cameras.

I still cannot believe I was able to sell my x100t for such a price that I bought a Ricoh griii out of that money. Ridiculous hype and overpriced.

I am a very long time Pro - 36 years in the game - we went all in on Fuji GFX some years ago - I was even an ambassador for them a long time in the past - (film days) but when we got to the GFX100II - after a long time with the GFX100 (which was great) something didn't feel right - I can't even explain it - then we decided to get the new 110mm T+S Macro and the 30mm T+S and we were very disappointed - so much complexity - too much complexity - and then there are the menus' and then there are the colours - colours that we we cant seem to make right - we can make them funky monkey all day long - but its all a bit gimmicky in the very real world of commercial production - I am sure for film makers they are the bomb - anyway long story cut short - we are now Hasselblad X series all day long - we spent some serious ££'s - but it is a breath of fresh air - so simple -In my professional opionion if anything Hasselblad is the new Leica!!! And they are doing it better!!!!!

I have some great Leica’s and the best Fuji’s currently offered … Design and build quality wise, they aren’t comparable. But my hope is the Xpro4 is going to back up such a ballsy statement by the CEO. Take my money!

Glad i found this video, my XT5 with my VOIGTLANDER 35mm 1.5 Ultra Vintage Line shows changes when i change my ISO or Shutter it shows the changes in the viewfinder but when i change the APERTURE on the ring it remains at 0, i am using the fuji M TO XF adapter. How do i upgrade the firmware? Perhaps this will help, Thanks in advance.

I ordered a 100vi and waited two months. I was then told it would be at least 7 months more before I would receive the camera. I canceled the order and bought a Canon R5.

It sure seems Fujifilm has a lot of challenges to overcome. By the way; a lot of lovely photos in this video, Tudor! 😍

After 6 years of Panasonic MFT and FF, I stepped into Fujifilm with a NOS X-T3 last year. I loved that camera so much I collected the X-E1, X-M1, the X-T1, the X-H1 at cheap prices to compare the sensors. Even an ultra cheap X-A3 (because it's beige) that makes lovely photos as well. My recent 'upgrade' to the X-T5 was a big mistake. I never had so many bad images. That camera is a bad joke.

I don't think they really meant with their statement that they want to be a new leica. They just tried to justify their production shortage they don't seem to be able to overcome. In my opinion, you've listed relevant points, and it's great that you raise them, but they're quite specific, overall it's a great system.

These critiques of Fuji hurt to hear about. I hope Fujifilm addresses them as they move forward.

I had a black Leica M5 back in the film days. Stunning piece of machinery that was a pleasure to look at and hold. Stupidly sold it in a photography slump.

Thanks Tudor. I have the 100V, am on the waiting list for the VI. I may have to sell it if mine is so bad.

all companies get too big and famous and they lose their way, GM, TOYOTA, NIKON and now FUJIFILM.

If they were going the leica route they would not have started making their 100 series in China. There is a level of heritage when a Japanese manufacturer still makes a camera in Japan.

i think you are right here. its a very frustrating approach they are taking.

The thing Fuji excels at most imo is their marketing, targeting trendy hipsters with plenty of disposable income. As their ever more confusing/overlapping line up expands, all they do is add a few new bells & whistles to the latest model, whilst craftily removing some other desirable features. Consequently many Fuji buyers feel compelled to buy/sell, or simultaneously own two or more Fuji models to cover all bases, when they could’ve just bought a Leica in the first place😊

If fuji made a full frame Xpro. Wrap that Leica up

Fuji is trying so hard to be something they’re not, and it just makes me cringe. For me, all the statements they made sounded more like excuses covering up the delusion they mentioned a while back. It feels like they’re desperately attempting to fit into a mold that doesn’t suit them, sacrificing their unique identity in the process. Instead of staying true to their strengths and what their loyal customers love about them, they’re chasing trends and losing sight of their roots. This lack of authenticity is disappointing and disheartening to witness.

Excellent summary of the state of FUJIFILM from a technical perspective, Tudor. I have a quote from MPB and plan to sell my newest gen cameras. Since I bought the Nikon Zf I am content with manual focus needs. I will keep my X-T30ii as my small body. I don’t own a Leica. Let me ask you though - I have a GX9. For street I prefer the small form factor, fast touch to focus and the ease of use. This could make the x-t30ii redundant. Have you used Gx9 with manual focus? If so what’s your favorite lens?

Thanks god I own a Nikon ZF!

As a long-time Fujifilm user I can say is this: Fujifilm has all the potential to become the second choice after Leica. But their lack of real-time progression keeps the professionals away from their X systems. Users want their brand of choice to be on par with the best in the market. It takes a lot more being one of the best camera brands on the market. Apart from their GFX medium format series, the majority of Fujifilm cameras are not surpassing the status of mediocre. Bringing out yet another X-T50 doesn’t bring anything significant on the table as far as their existing user base concerns. I just got my Leica Q3 and I can confirm that there is no real-world comparison between the two brands. Yes, even Leica cameras aren’t perfect and one can argue what’s the practical use of a Leica compared to brands like Sony, a Nikon, Hasselblad or what have you. But Leica didn’t become the brand they are today if they didn’t address most practical issues that Fujifilmis suffering from these days. Yes, their X-100 series are a hit, but not even close to a Leica M and Q series in terms of build quality and practically. I quess it would be a wise move for Fujifilm to just continue what they’re doing now, but addressing all of the issues users have today. If they do, there’s not reason to jump to Leica for the majority of their users.

As a Canon shooter, back in 2015 I wanted a second Camera, so I entered the world of FujiFilm when I purchased the X-T1. Since that day, I started to dive deeper into the FujiFilm world. X-T1, X-T2, X-T4, X-T5, and GFX 100S. And more than 12 lenses. However, it is when I tried the Leica Q and M systems, I became aware of what the FujiFilm system is lacking. The soul. They borrowed someone’s else’s soul. And lost their original identity. Leica is not done. Shooting with Leica can’t be compared with anything else in this life.

They are far more similar to Kyocera era Contax than Leica. The Xpro aping the G series and GFX the 645. Premium, high technology, subtly unique design. Perhaps they should make a premium compact (like a digital T series camera).

The focus peaking, I like. Because I do not want it to go away when I half-press the shutter. I want it to stay. But I have another Problem with manual focus : I cannot use the "zoom in" or "punch in" feature in focus peaking because it will overexpose "simulate" the image to a point that it is completely white on my Fuji X-H2, ever since the latest updates. That made me sad and annoys me tbh. However, I do not get the Leica VS Fujifilm comparisons: Leicas are a completely different camera to Fujifilm - and not just in price and build quality. Fujifilm produce hybrid cameras and not photo-centric cameras, like Leica. Ever since the beginning Leica revolutionised the photography scene with the "Ur-Leica" and set 35mm as the standard, they have been a photo-centric camera company. Personally, I do not see a need for Leica cameras. I feel they are too heavy and, with the exception of the Q and M series, not really special. Yes I used them as I know people that have them. Maybe I have to own a Leica to learn to appreciate them. But I cannot shoot video with those. So I need something else for that anyways. But in essence: the camera you have on you is the best to capture the moment in front of you! The camera does not matter as all of them have quirks. You just have to pick the camera that has the least amount of "no-gos". And, no one will be able to turn a Leica into a Fujifilm camera or vice versa - so we need to embrace the camera for what it is. We have to learn the camera we are using, so we can use them efficiently and capture the moment as it happens!

Well, first Fujifilm needs to go back to the GFX-R camera and update it to the GFX 100/2 tech. The rumored X-Pan Fujifilm camera is a probably a good step. Fixing the AF would be a good step. Stepping up the Pro Services for quick repairs would be great. They need to overhaul the menu system all together and steal the Hasselblad menu UI. Next Fuji should release manual lenses with the data transfer chips/contacts.

I love my xt5 but it’s built in china. Has many autofocus issues. Firmware updates seem to go backwards. Thinking of moving to leica. Only other camera with a tactile experience.

I resent Fujifilm now. I owned 3 of their cameras, and quite a few lenses. The AF is/was a disaster. No amount of PR is going to fix that! The build quality on the X-T20 was not good at all, and the camera was falling apart in no time. The X100F had AF and 'glow' at F2 I did not appreciate... so sold it. I was contemplating giving them another chance and ordered the X100VI... in March. It is soon the middle of July and no sign of the camera yet...Mind you I still have mixed feelings (resentment) when it comes to the price of this camera... Was looking for an alternative, as a throw-in-the-bag small camera I can carry around always, no matter which bag I am taking. Was looking at the X10, X20 or X30... and decided to go for the X30. The black version I like is currently on MPB for 809€!!!!!!! A 10 year old camera should not cost double the price it was when new... Whatever Fujifilm is doing, it is alienating many people, including me. I personally see these moves more like blunders, if a company thinks of itself as too successful or too good. There are many that look at the success of Fujifilm and want to copy it, so I do not give it much time that there will be suitable alternatives.

Nice discussion . The voightlander thing has me wondering who is responsible the company who owns the body or the company who owns the lens to test the equipment compatibility ?

...and why is Leica "done"? I don't get it.

Thanks Tudor. My Fuji xt-2 is a tank and it is the best quality Aps-c camera made. If you only had one apsc camera this is the one (talking photo only). I have Fuji xt 1 and xe 2s also well made. Even my Xm-1 from 2013 is new still. I like quality and do not like most of the cheaply made cameras today. To me, the xe4 was a complete disaster. The xe 2 s a much superior camera. Amazing how Fuji creates demand now and others selling the sizzle and not the steak. They should not get too arrogant it has be the downfall of many companies.The decline of Fuji has caused me to move to Sony A7c and A7cII. I own my old Leica IiiC from the 1940s works like new. Leica digital imho is not Leica film sadly.

Big call Tudor. I abandoned Fuji product upgrades after the X-T3. I have the x-pro2 and X-H1 and sold my X-T3. I think the X-T50 went too far for me. Since I have the M11 as well I think Fuji has a lot to do to get close. Not made in Japan and the price of these cameras is also a turn off.

I don‘t get why people are surprised by Fuji‘s statements. Every company wants to balance production and demand, and not overproduce. You could argue Fuji is bad at estimating demand, however you never know when/if the hype dies down.

I really love he concept of fuji, especially with the x pro (bought a 2 recently), and with the "everyday carries" x t30 and xe line. They built a niche market for themselves. Sure it was inspired by leica, but they managed to do their own different thing. But if they want to become a loved brand like leica, they really need to take a step back on the engineering they have been doing recently. First, I know every camera including leicas have their problems, but the ribbon nightmare of the x pro 3, and the fact that they didnt recognised the issue and failed to provide e definitive fix is just unnacceptable for a premium market. Next, I think they shouldnt replace the older, smaller and with the mf clutch lenses with the ones they are releasing now. I know some people prefer them, but the fact is that a lot of people, including myself, still opt for the older ones. For some (if not most) fuji is about size, weight and mechanics. I mean they are different beasts for different people, so keep both. Yes I know for a mainstream brands like canonikon it is a problem, but we are in premium niche territory now, and a lot of non japanese brands for different types of products (I name fender as a non photography example) do it.

The current camera market is a big mess. There are no big innovations, milking and screwing of existing customers, unattractive sales policy with camera lenses and hardly any specialist shops to get information for testing and feeling cameras and lenses. That's why I'm probably going to turn my back on classic photography. To be honest, the only real innovations in recent years have been in the area of ​​smartphone photography.

I wanted a x100vi , couldn’t get one gave up bought a leica Q instead, to me doesn’t make me chase it, they don’t have it in stock I search for something else

Fujifilm got to sort out their AF before I can say anything positive about them. Fuji, People getting frustrated with your auto focus, do something about that.

Latest fujifilm camera felt like weird and mediocre .No real innovation but minor improvement. Gfx100sii is a larger xh2. X100vi is more likely a x100v sii.

Over the decades, I have owned and used Leica and Fuji cameras. Leica and Fuji make great photographic equipment. I have used Leica M1, M6, and M10 with 21/35/90mm lenses and a microscope. I have owned and used the following Fuji photo equipment: 1. ST705 35mm SLR with 28/50/135mm lenses 2. 6x7 medium format rangefinder with fixed 90mm normal lens 3. 6x9 medium format rangefinder with fixed 65mm wide-angle lens 4. S5 Pro APS-C digital SLR 5. X-Pro1 APS-C digital mirrorless 6. X-Pro2 APS-C digital mirrorless 7. 135mm and 90mm 4x5 inch large format lenses 8. 16/23/56mm APS/C prime lensed 9. 16-55mm APS-C zoom lens 10. 50-140mm APS-C zoom lens

Sounds like Fuji company need to get Gareth Southgate working for them stick to old tried ways not too many modifications or changes play it safe and they might just score a goal.But seriously I feel they should look back at what they were producing 10 years ago people don't mind paying a premium for quality that means no plastic my xt4 feels good well made satisfying to use quality! Ditto x70 xt10 xpro1 don't over complicate things keep it simple yes faster af faster systems are good better than more MPs give us control enough customisable buttons but scarcity??? Means lost sales customers may become frustrated and look elsewhere I'm not a fan of exclusiveness Rolex will tell you the time but so will other watches as equally reliable and well made cheaper I'm in agreement with you Tudor Fuji have to think hard where they are going they got where they are now building well made innovative cameras easy to use with a touch of nostalgia at a good price I hope they stay on that road all the best

Just get a kodak or Polaroid.

I've used both Leica and Fuji X100 owning M6 M8 M9 etc. Too many buttons and frustrating menus on the Fuji got in the way of taking pictures, occasionally the shutter wouldn't fire completely missing shots. The Fuji is collecting dust in the back of a cupboard

I’m curious, what is your accent? 😀

If I want a Leica then I do not buy a Fuji ... that would be like buying a Toyota when I want to buy a Porsche. 😊

My mind is not blown. This is not an objective review. Whatever the rights and wrongs they are different systems for different people and purposes. As an optical engineer I could comment about the technical merits of their respective autofocus and colour rendition, as a photographer I can comment that all that matters is what the eye of the beholder sees when they look at a print on the exhibition wall. They are cameras guys - get over it!

So that's why Fujifilm cameras are becoming more expensive

Leica is a cult - Fuji is a fashion accessory--

😂😂😂 really? Hmmm. Nope!