Thanks for making this one. My takeaway is that you don't need new gear to get out of a slump...try a new perspective or location. Also, for hobbyists, there's no shame in taking a break from photography until inspiration/interest returns. I read about photographers losing interest in shooting all the time, and unless you're doing it for a living, there's it's perfectly fine to step back for a little. No one's forcing you to take photos! Your photos are beautiful but nothing that only a fujifilm can take. Once again, it proves the most important thing is the twelve inches behind the camera. Thanks again, I love your channel and philosophy.

I tell you one thing I bought xt 20 few weeks ago for 340 euros and I am sooooo happy because I don't compare it .....I just shot photos and have fun

one minute in, I'm reminded of the quote (paraphrasing) about photographing in order to _see how something looks when photographed_ . I'm sorry I forget who said that, but it's the most honest reason I've ever seen for why any of us click a shutter.

As a street photographer one thing I do and encourage people to do when they get into a slump: head out into the city with a different lens, most of the time we head out with our wide angle lenses but slapping a 70-200mm on brings a whole new perspective and I see the city in a whole new light and perspective. 😃

The X100 seires as a whole is just a really good formula I think. It's the perfect combination between size, image quality and features / fun. You have a camera that you can put in your coat pocket, but it also has a very good optical viewfinder, it looks good, it has good image quality and a nice prime lens on it. I don't think it's only for people that "only want one fujifilm", it's also for people that "only want one camera PERIOD". With that you have pretty much all you'd need for an everyday carry / camera for social events for people that want a higher quality camera than their phones that also looks good. And really to me the nicest part about all of this is that the formula stays true for all X100 cameras, from the original 2011 one to that 2024' X100VI. They are both used for the same thing. Each generation added some stuff, but none were a major departure. I personally have way too many camera systems, I shoot Fuji X, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Sigma SA (recently even a little bit of Canon EF...) but I still picked up an X100S (which I think is a bargain) simply because it's the sweetspot camera for small travel, friends and family and every day carry. No other camera on the market has the same ingredients !

OH! I know that model! The Fujifilm X100backorder. I hear it's amazing, but I doubt we'll ever be able to find out.

The touch screen setting is part of button/dial because it's a control element, like the buttons and dials 🙂

Nice opening set of thoughts on the camera. I ordered one in black on whim when it was announced. The day before release-day (28 Feb 24 in the UK), to my surprise, the dealer in the UK rang to say it would be ready to collect 'tomorrow.' Although I have had and still use Fujis, I had not owned a X100 series before. The week after collecting it (with the weather resistance kit and the wide convertor lens, went to Switzerland for a holiday and it was absolutely fantastic. The only observation regarding your thoughts is on the way to initiate a video recording. I have assigned the video trigger to Fn2 (in the middle of the front lever). Just hitting it once starts recording and hitting it a second time stops the recording. Thus, I do not have to go via the screen and the drive menu. This is much faster and easier. Thanks again.

That XPro2 looks fantastic! Please revisit it some day soon! Saludos!

Apc is a great alternative for people that don’t want to go to the gym just to be able to cary their lenses. I loved your video (with that chique small Apc camera with IBIS) and I always like it when you just go about en shoot. I think your videos’, where I as a viewer, am invited to your photosafari are the best (You’re a bit like the ItchyBoots of photography). I like photographing with you, on the other side of the planet. Your search for your photography, your joy of photography is what makes your channel great. So I do hope that your time in New York gave you inspiration for more travels and more vlogs. I also hope you make some video’s with the x-pro 2 (wasn’t that your investment/ showmodel camera?), but in the end I don’t care with which brand you shoot, as long you take us along.

I got an X100VI just after release because I pre ordered it, and it completely remotivated me because of the shooting experience and how personal it feels even compared to my X-T3

I'm so glad I waited for the Mark VI instead of getting the Mark V. The video specs, the IBIS, the added simulations moved this camera to glorious hybrid status.

I received mine on March 1 and love it. I’ve been using the X100 series since 2011 with the original followed by the 100F and now the VI. Excellent everyday carry street photography camera.

I am so happy the X100 line is so popular because I have been so happy with the Fujifilm X100S. The autofocus is slow compared to my canon SLR, the camera is unnecessarily big compared to my Sigma DP2 or even the film Fujifilm SuperMini but it just has all what I need, an aperture, a shutter dial, many lovely recipes to get different authentic colors (editing feels like overlaying a filter) I have had not more beautiful photos than with my smartphone, but each one have been a pleasure and my friends and relatives want to hold it (and robbers too he he)

Totally agree it’s a fabulous camera and love its versatility. My main system is Nikon but my x100v is my baby. I thought about the 6 but not worth the upgrade imo. Love it 😍

100% agree regards to motivation for shooting

LOL. Absolutely agree about the little red dot. I miss it too. I was actually thinking of painting that thing onto it myself :D

Aw man, that xpro2 looks sweet! I have the xpro3 and leica q3. Both print easily at A2 so unless you’re a serial cropper then MP isn’t an issue. I agree on the menu complexity. It is getting overwhelming. Great vid ! ❤

Received mine March 14th. So it’s not quite impossible to get one. Have to say, preordered on the day of announcement. It’s my first Fuji cam and I’m overwhelmed by the many menus and ditto options. It’s quite a learning experience. Overall a fun camera but on the expensive side for a grownup toy-ish camera.

My motivation for hitting the street is to talk with people and hear their story and hopefully get a memorable shot in the process. I get super bored with street photos with no story. As far as the X100VI, I was very surprised how solid the build quality is compared to my Q2. Not the same but still surprising. I used an X100V once and it felt like a toy so not sure what the difference is cause the 6 is nearly identical. Design/looks matter to me too and gotta say with some accessories it is a beautiful camera.

Ended up with a Ricoh GRIIIx last year because I had a trip planned and simply couldn’t find a X100V. Fuji made the camera I wanted for that trip, but at the end of the day I documented an experience with a very similar lens and sensor size. I can’t wait to own an X100 series but timing just wasn’t right. No regrets, still taking the photos I want to take in the mean time.

got mine in black this week

For me motivation to carry ranks a bit higher than motivation to shoot. I find that my best shots were unexpected. I was just in a place at the right time and had my camera. My X-T always made me want to go shoot, but that desire didn't necessarily translate to the best images, which after a day of hauling it was frustrating. The X70 however, was never calling me in the same way because it's more simple and plain, but it was always there when I needed it - and it has gotten me more print worthy photos than anything until my GR came along. I think it's why I might personally choose the Z30 over the Zf.

The really Fujifilm camera release I’m excited about is the Instax Mini 99! Would love to see you do a review about it.

Almost got this but went with the X-H2 instead. Looks like a wonderful travel camera!

I used two different X100s for two different trips and the VI is by far (far and away) my favorite. The IBIS makes all the difference in the world. The extra creative tools (40mp and IBIS) definitely motivates me to get out. I prefer my larger X-T5 with a zoom lens, but as a one-for-all camera, this one has it. I wouldn’t say the AF is loud. I’ve used it indoors and out. Hasn’t been a distraction.

Thank you Omar! I truly appreciate your channel and your images. A new camera can surely make you pick it up and go out more. For me it was Sony 7C paired with Sony Zeiss 35mm 2.8. Though a had different brands of cameras that combo is still apealing to me. Ha ha it has much better menu than Fuji! Be well!

Love the shots of Little Island! It's such a cool place. The ampitheater is very cool. I watched a band play there and the sound was great. Looking forward to the nicer weather so I can make a trip to Weehawken! Question: How different is it to shoot with an XPro2 compared with the camera I have, an X-T3? I've thought about getting something smaller that the X-T3 for hiking photography. Thanks for taking us along, have a great weekend!

Oh wow, I visited NYC just last week and Little Island was great. I took some of the exact same photos.

I ordered the Fuji X100VI as fast as I could when it was announced - and there is still no ETA on when it will be delivered. Waiting impatiently! lol

The quality of your video is all I was thinking about! What did you use!? Ps your personality is what’s mashed all your videos worth watching till the end:)

Please make more videos with this camera. Top short :-)

I ended up returning the X100VI. Its beautiful but I still preferred using my XT5.

The X100v was my first modern Fujifilm camera, and I spent a lot of time researching the dynamic range, af settings etc, and then set up the Q menu with the features i would use the most. Coming from Nikon cameras it was like learning a new language,

Sometimes I a similar existential feeling of why am I taking photos too. The way I’m going about taking photos is I would like to take photos of things I would like to physically print. So photos of my family, my dog, friends, and when we travel. Or scenes that make me experience a sense of wonder, beauty, or awe. If I wouldn’t want to print the photo physically, I try not to take a photo

For people with X-T5 (and I’m guessing X-H2) you can do that in camera cropping too. I set mine up as a swipe shortcut.

Wow. That was loud. Sounded like a printer.

Back in the day I went from the x100s to the t and I immediately noticed the louder AF, and it annoyed me alot. Then I went for the f model, and the AF was still noisy, and to be honest, not very accurate. I got the green confirm focus square alot, only to find the image out of focus when watched on a big screen - most often focusing on the background. Sold all three models. Well now, in 2024 watching my old photos, I fell in love with the image character of my old x100s, and bought a mint used one. And I love it! It is relatively slow, but I really like the simplicity of the camera, and actually find its limitations a relief. Much like when deciding on which lens to bring for my dslr, the fewer lenses I own, the easier it gets. Photography should not be stressful, and while there is alot to like about the newer x100 models, I find that they give me too many options. For once, please make it a photography only camera!

I was sure I was going to upgrade from the X100V and called my local store to put my name on the pre-order list. But I called the next day to have it removed. I just love my X100V (and my X-T20 for when I want to use different lenses) and don't really need any of the upgrades, especially the 40MP for what I do. My next camera? Looking for a good X-T1 to come on the market.

About the growing menu….take 10 mins to configure ‘my menu’. Add items you use regularly or need faster access to. Makes your life so much easier. Personally I find the Bluetooth icon on the back kind of ugly. Mark II makes sense but as of the new sensor it justifies the ‘VI’ imho

Best John Mayer album, hint that Dead & Co was to come

The screen is a ”button” so the placment of those settings are not so bad.

Thanks for your honest thoughts. It's a really good camera, for sure. But do i need it? If you shoot only for fun, there are many other Fuji options, much cheaper than this. And fun is a thing, that you can't buy. Every "new" camera i bought is a motivation, a challenge, no matter which specs.

IBIS, 40mp, better video, better af, and better af tracking are big upgrades from the V imo. Getting mine soon and thank goodness I preordered early. Still had to wait 2.5 months to get it but glad it's finally arriving.

I also miss that little bit of red paint at the front 😢

These Japanese companies need to look at Leica and Hasselblad for UI design.

With the same money, you can buy an Xt3 with a 23mm f2 in mint conditions plus a Taylor academy 12e 😉 🎉

I have the x100v, XT5, and GR3 … I really love them all, but I recently took the plunge for the Q3 and have to say the simplicity of shooting a Leica has become a real dream to use, in fact it is so simple, I feel like I’m cheating! 😂 Nice vid as always O 😊

Just sitting here waiting on my preorder to arrive 😂

Can I Just ask you: what camera were you shooting this with? The video looks very good.

I bought a 23 and 50 f/2 for my XT3 instead.

Thank you I've been waiting months for some clear audio of the lens noise. Sounds like it hasn't improved vs the X100v. I'm confused that almost no one mentions this in the context of using it for video.

I’ve had mine for over a month now and I’m still waiting to transform into the coolest and best photographer around. I look cool but don’t shoot cool yet, what’s the deal? 😂 I have been on a journey trying to get an x100v forever that now that I have the x100vI I don’t know what to do with myself. I have enjoyed the x100vi thus far. I own other Fujifilm cameras and having an ND filter, built in flash, zoom/crop feature have made it way more versatile without having to carry more stuff. I just can’t decide which lens hood to use. It was worth the wait.

Xpro2 rocks

I make photographs as a daily diary, so when I kick the bucket, the kids will have my daily activities. I aim for 1 decent (from my pov) photo a day, so it's visually logged

Came for the review, left with an existential crisis... "do my photos matter... do I matter... does anything matter?! Oh look, a flower! *click*" 😅 Nice video, as always.

If you love the looks of the newest Fuji-film x100 then I would recommend you look at the X100s. The images that this camera produces are amazing It may be slightly slower at autofocus. Personally I have found it perfectly acceptable for street photography and portrait photography. The X100F has many more features ( which I bought secondhand) but comparing images I still think in my opinion the X100s produces better results. So if you want to explore the world of Fuji film X100 would recommend you buy a secondhand X100s. You will not be disappointed and you will save yourself a small fortune!

I had 3 iterations of this camera: T, F and V. It has never fully convince me. The best thing is it size and features.The colors are just ok, compared to LUMIX or CANON. I have ordered one, but I know it will disappoint me again. All I want is the perfect camera.....why can't they just make it?? :)

I put in an order for one of these but I really think I would have preferred the 26mp sensor. I have an X-T5 and the files are just way too big lol.

I initially didn't care at all for the 40mp and was solely upgrading to the x100vi for the IBIS. Now that ive owned it for a month.. i can say it has been proven invaluable. Loved that with a turn of the focus ring, i have access to the digital crop tool that give me a digital 50 and 75mm focal length while leaving me with a respective 20 and 10mp file -- which is more than enough for most needs. The 40mp allows this and has proven so useful!

When you put that X-Pro 2 next to the x100vi it makes it look like a toy

I was going to try to get one. I wanted a 100v but couldn’t get hold of one. Now I have just given up and some reviews are mentioning that the lens should have been upgraded to suit the 40meg sensor. I will stick with my xt30 until it dies

Great video as always

I didn't order mine (in black) about a week after the pre-order opened, and got it exactly 4 weeks later. Someone else I know didn't order it until 2nd week of March and got his last week (Silver). The wait doesn't seem that long?! (limited sample)

Thank you Omar for reminding me that this camera is not worth the price. I only wish Fujifilm did not stop production of the x-Pro line. But still an x-T5 is very close in dimensions to this x100 which redeem this camera a toy like to aficionados 😂

How did you get your hands on one? Asking for a friend. ;-). Nice perspective on as you say....a camera I can't get. I'm just being silly. I pre-ordered like everyone else and I'll be waiting a while...like most everyone else. Cheers!

Apparently the order book is for 500,000 cameras and they manufacture 15,000 per month, so some buyers like me may have to wait approx 3 years. I’ve been waiting so long I’m thinking of buying the 100V in the meantime while I wait. By the time I receive mine there may already be a 100VII.😊

I got too impatient and my local camera store got a shipment of Ricoh gr iiix hdf’s. I don’t think I’ll regret it

Always great insights on Fuji - but how many layer’s of clothing were you wearing in the video. 😊😊😊

I have the V. Envy the IBIS and improved AF, but happy mine is made in Japan.

Yeah X100 VI, scalper's dream camera 🤣

If you can have only keep one well rounded camera which would you stick with?

The builtin ND is great, but I've found myself a couple of times already forgetting to turn it off. It doesn't turn off with the camera and there is no indicator. I was once shooting the whole day and didn't know that the ND was left on, no wonder my auto ISO was going high.

What recipe were you using?

Is the X-100v that loud?

This is my dream vacation camera. Too bad I can’t pay 1500 for a new gadget

what camera are you using to shoot this vlog sir?

Thanks for this video! What a nice new island! I urgently need to come back to NYC. I haven't been there since 2011.

Thanks Omar for your insight.. The X100VI is probably for the majority of people that missed out or didnt get their pre-orders filled from the V..basically.. And for the other half of people that already has the V and argue that this does not seem to be a good successor over the V..then this iteration is probably not for you! If you choose not to “upgrade” from the V to the VI!..then move on and wait for the next model! .simple as that! No need to justify to yourself that the V is better or i like “26 megapixels"...and bad mouth this VI.. then keep your V and be quite! sometimes i think the people who bad mouth the VI are probably V owners who are butt hurt that they paid "resell" prices for the camera and didn't just want to wait for the VI..lol but for the other people they might like this camera and see it as a good upgrades and like the extra megapixels, improved AF, new processor etc..its all subjective at the end of the day..

Just what was needed, another x100 hype vid.😂

... just received mine earlier this afternoon...

Does anyone know how to get the EVF to just show the small patch in the corner of the OVF? I got it to come up once when I first unboxed the camera but never saw it again. Any ideas?

I never buy on hype. I will stick to my XS-20 and the tiny prime on it. And when I want more versatile, I throw on a zoom. A great tiny package.

Until I can walk into a shop and test the ergonomics of a new X100-XE-XPro series Fuji camera in the hand and actually have the possibility to buy it across the counter, remember those days, I won't even contemplate putting any more money Fuji's way regardless how gushing their promotional machine tells me their products are. I'm not buying into this Pre-Order, " Not in Time " production model they appear to be operating these days to manage their cashflow without risk.

Wait? What?! Did someone send Omar a Fuji that has silver on it? How disrespectful! Anyone that knows and respects him - knows he likes all black and does NOT like the silver! Nice shots, Omar. A part of me wants this beauty but I really don’t love the 35mm point of view even though I know I can punch in on JPEGs.

Thanks for a great channel! Any thoughts on the HEIF file format? From what I understand this format stores more info in a smaller sized file, so can somewhat compensate for the larger files from the 40Mpix sensor?

Nothing for nothing, that’s one beautiful camera.

What are you vlogging with??

This x-Pro 2 looks so sexy 😮

Considering the price of Fuji cameras (especially the used market), this could have been any number of cameras. lol

put it in a museum 🤣

Is it just me or Fuji (maybe X100vi in particular) looks more and more processed compared to the older, say, X-T100 which has a more film look to them.

I know that you said that you were high, but I thought you seemed very mellow. 😅

Very apt title! Years on from the V and Fuji have still not sorted out supply chain, perhaps they should speak to Apple or other big orgs who make products people can actually buy, brand loyalty being tested to the max

My X100VI autofocus doesn’t sound like that!

Japanese camera companies should have a look at Leica on how to design fun to use cameras….

I hope they bring out newer versions of their XPro cameras. sigh

What did you film this with and why does the sky look so fake with it?

Cameras don’t need no stinkin batteries 😂

I’ll stick with my trusted X-Pro1. If it ain’t broke…… :)