Amazing that you managed to obtain 1/3 of the worlds fuji X100 VI inventory to produce this video

At 250k subscribers, Chris ought to do an entire episode shooting 35mm. The slander is outrageous.

We don't need you to eat food you don't want. We want Chris to shoot only 35mm lens (or the equivalent focal length depending on the crop factor) for 1 year.

Chris reminds us 7 times that he hates 35mm focal length 😂

I imagine it can be difficult, but it's so nice to have the three of you on the same review video, I'd love to have more content like this.

Thanks so much for actually shooting the whole segment on the camera you're reviewing. The static handheld video with IBIS looks great. As this is such a popular camera, it would be a good opportunity to review smaller gimbals with it for more active/walking video.

Cracking review on location, some really interesting street shots - and nice to have Jaron join you!

The whole podcast crew out in the wild, always a treat. Informative review as always. Personally, I managed to jump on the hype train early on release day and scored a silver one. Fun camera and it’s just really nice to look at. I guess it takes photos too, but mostly it’s just nice to look at

Loved this episode - Really like the contrast of the many test shots between the two of you - worked really well - now I want a new Camera... THANKS for that!....

I've been waiting for this review....live vicariously through Chris and Jordan While I wait for my pre-order (are you listening "Fuji Canada & The Camera Store"?)!!!

Great video, glad to find your new channel, work got me away from photography for awhile.

Great video, great review. I really loved the colour in this video - fabulous stuff. 🎉🎉🎉

We got this a couple of weeks ago before an extended weekend trip, and were insanely happy. We usually shoot with an R8 with an 24-70 F2.8 and find that we are bad at grapping it when walking around. It seems bulky and obtrusive on the street. But in 3 days we took about 1000 pictures on the X100VI. And the wife like using it a lot more than the big R8+24-70. So big thumbs up from here.

I live in SF and have used the X100s since 2006. This week I used the VI for production shooting in place of one of my 1DXs which is what I use. It worked so well.

Thanks for the review! So, I subscribed and look forward to you guys trying out Surströmming in June!

Subscribed! You guys are great!

Great review. Had mine (in black) since its UK release on 28 Feb 24. My first x100 series. Really enjoying it, including taking it to Switzerland for skiing, city visits, family days out and hiking. I have the WCL too, not sure the TCL used case for me is yet made. Thanks for your views. Oh, and I subscribed so looking forward to you fulfilling your challenge!

I hope for xpro4

If Fujifilm is smart (and they are), when using the OVF the sensor is shifted to mitigate parallax, thus reducing the maximum range it can move for IBIS. 7:24

Always like your videos!

Great, fun and informative video. Good locations. Great camera for stills, worth the hype.

great video and review of te X100VI

More than happy with my X100 F !

I LITERALLY placed my pre-order after seeing the PetaPixel's first impression video in my feed...I think that was around Feb 20th? I'm still waiting for B &H to fulfill my order. I'm hoping I can get the camera by July.

Loving my X1006 - coming from an original, then a T, then an F and a V it really is an amazing evolution. Oh and I exclusively shoot plain analogue OVF.

Be great to be able to get hold of one. On back order everywhere. Launched in February and it’s now the end of April.

I've been so tempted for this camera, with the small form factor and the 40 megapixel quality, so even at the range, I could crop without too much quality lost. But I wonder if I'm just being swept by the hype. Thanks for covering this camera. Its image quality is amazing and the article is helpful.

I was on Madeira with my x100 vi, amazing quality of pictures

I just got mine delivered today. An hour after you upload this video.

Great shots of my hometown!

I've just recently bought the predecessor from a 2nd hand online store, and I'm so looking forward to holding it in my hand and playing around with it, until my pre-ordered X100vi arrives in, what, 6 months(?). World is crazy.

Love the formfactor of the X100 line. I had the T, but the AF wasn't quite there, IS would have been great and a tilting screen would have been great. So i changed to a interchangeable lens - Fuji (and kind of regretted selling the T). The X100VI is now almost the perfect camera for me and it is just pure joy to use.

I've been having an absolute blast with the X100VI. I use an FX3 and A7IV as my professional cameras so having something that is so compact and portable for those times where I want a camera, but don't relish the idea of lugging my heavy and more expensive gear around, it really is amazing. A lot of it is also just the approach I take with this camera, and how different it is from the way I typically shoot. Everything jpg + raw, no editing, SOOC. It's freeing.

Must be nice..you guys have three!..while for the majority of us, we are still waiting on our pre-orders..hahaha awesome insight as always..thanks guys..

Three x100vi? I think most camera stores haven't even had 3 😂 Thanks for the fantastic review!

Hey Chris, you can always put the WCL on it for a wider view. 😉 As usual, great review from you folks. As for me, ibis is tempting, but the X100V, XT4 with zoom lenses, and DJI Pocket 2 Creative Bundle suit me fine for now. Rather than upgrading what I have, would prefer to get a HoverAir X1 "pocket sized flying camera". And a new bicycle. 🙃🙂 edited for typos

It’s great to see three guys together in a video……now i understand the auto based pod cast…..

'fraid the levy has broken, now we need MORE Jare-bear featured reviews!

Glad to see more people hating on 35mm. Super versatile focal length but it's the one I despise the most. Also amazed you guys could get a hold of not one, but three cameras!

How about a review on the new medium-sized WOTANCRAFT Portable Camera Pouch that Chris is wearing?

For anyone who’s getting FOMO over the X100vi, I’d highly recommend looking forward to the upcoming X-T50. Compact size, lens options, IBIS, and 40 mp (and presumably a lower cost). If I already didn’t have the X-t5 and X100vi, I’d be looking at that as my first budget option.

I'm waiting for the rumored XT50 with IBIS & 40mp sensor.

Still waiting on mines. I was in Asia when I ordered it from B&H. Now I’m back in SF and about to visit the local camera shop to see if they have it.

The colours in the vid are really nice. I’ve shot many Fujis and either love the colour or fight the magenta. Vid here is on point.

Hi all, loved the review...... I can never see the point of video on this model. I wish Fujifilm would drop video and concentrate on getting better battery life. Cheers Ian.

he has one! both do!

I wasn’t a believer but I got the cam and it’s miles ahead of the V in speed, image quality is also better no matter how much people claim 40MP isn’t a big jump. AF-C is now usable compared to the previous AF generation, close to my XH2 considering the lens doesn’t sport a LM motor

Hey Chris, love how your Orvis is rendered with the VI. I want one to wear out on shoots, (and for trout fishing). What is the model type please?

I recall the X100 has a wide angle conversion lens that change sit to 28mm equivalent, was Petapixel not able to get one of these for Chris?

I remember a long wait to get my hands on the X100S back in the day. Loved the camera. It ended up being a "gateway" to the Leica M for me :-) I still have the X100S though I don't use it as much these days. It used to be in my briefcase back when I commuted to work every day in the pre-pandemic era.

11:39 & 14:07 what are those green artifacts from in the shadows in the bottom left? they also show up in another shot earlier in the video

Chris, did the camera fit in the sling bag you were using? If so, what make/model is it?

I bought a used XPRO2 for 600 and a used XH1, with Viltrox 56mm f1.4 and batterygrip (and some stuff) for 800 used, added a used 18-55 for 200 and a new 23mmf1.2, for a grand total of 2000 € You may decide who has the better deal. I also have an old Leica D-Lux , that i still use and love.

amazing review, really justified my purchase. please do review the wide and tele converters, I bought them but haven’t used them, i love 35mm, I need Chris to justify my disappeared money.

I've always been a stills photographer (other than the odd video shot on my iPhone travelling or of family). I would love to understand more about different video formats. I'd love to see an episode where Jordan talked about the applications of all of these formats. For example, if I was shooting a video of one of my bands for KZfaq, what would be the best format? What about for broadcast on a TV music program? What would be required there? As far as the X100VI ....I wish Fuji would bring out an XE4 replacement so I could have a compact camera that I could set-up with different lenses for different applications.

Had to wait a huge 6 weeks for mine. Had the V before. Certainly worth an upgrade if you can get a good price for the old camera. The colour rendering above all else is improved with the lovely 40MP camera. Don't get the fuss about Reala Ace though. Definitely don't upgrade for that. Just use provia, with less saturation, a tad more clarity and less contrast. Few mention this, but the build quality is every bit as good as the V. If anything the quality of the dials has improved and has a bit less plasticky wobbly feel. And yes you do notice the lens is a tiny fraction longer. I think that's why there's a slightly deeper lens cap - to try to hide this a bit. Some might complain about the crop factors in video, but I actually use it to my benefit to get a bit closer to the action without the TC. A real shame the digital teleconverters aren't available for video, but this is one way to get around it! That teleconverter is rather big. The wide angle converter is tiny though. Tap to track really surprises me. It actually works.

Another use I have for the x100 series is to carry it while walking with a long telephoto on a heavier FF body so I don't need to change lenses for wider scenes.

Buy an X-T5 instead. Almost the same size and you can put whatever lens you want on it. That's what I did. It cost $100 more for the T5 body. (I already had Fuji lenses though).

Hi Chris, I don't know if you are aware, but there is a 28mm conversion kit you can get for the x100 series. I was looking to purchase this camera and i am a bit put off with the 35mm perspective from the lens. I have never used it either, but for me i want to venture into some wider landscapes with this camera and i think the 28mm conversion kit may be useful for this. None the less, i am sure you are already aware of this but i thought i would just add the comment here! Nice, well structured and informative video as always!

Chris Thank you -great review as always. At the 10 minute mark in the video, you are wearing a small case, presumably, one that accommodates this camera. Can you tell me what it is. I’ve been looking for a small case for my X100V, equipped with Haoge square hood. Thank you.

I’ve had an X100S since release, and it’s a fun walk around camera. Obviously, the VI has many improvements, but the general use cases are the same. I absolutely agree that it would be more useful with a 28, 40 or 50mm equivalent lens. This is also priced too high for what you get compared to other Fuji bodies. Take the viral hype away, and this would fit nicely in the niche of a niche that it was in before TikTok. If you want something in the Fujifilm system that takes just about the same photos as this, get an XT5.

I don't mind the 35mm as an option. But as a fixed and only option, it's hard for me to swallow, and I would also prefer the 50mm in this case. It also needs the accessory to be weather resistant, so I would be stuck with the 35. It would be great if they made other focal length options. Even better if they made a full frame version with a series of compact interchangeable lenses. The money is in the accessories, so I see them releasing something like that in the future.

where do you get that little black sling bag? I want it!!!! Thanks!

worth noting is Fuji's release of the new xt-50 in mid May. Almost an x100vi but with interchangeable lenses. No built in ND of course, but IBIS, the 40mp sensor, and the new processor should be there.

We’re never going to get one now after your great review 😢

Chris making me reconsider my love for 35mm. Btw is Ricoh even gonna make a GR4(x)?

I picked up a 2.5mm to 3.5mm cable instead of using the dongle that converts it, takes up less space, less chance of bumping it against something

Received my x100vi two weeks ago. Sold my x100v. I, too, find the OVF just a gimmick and use the EVF. In customizing the functions I discovered that by activating "3D" level vs "2D" (3D adds a virtual horizon) the OVF is disabled. At first I thought my new camera was defective. Spoke with Fuji support and together we experimented: it's the 3D function. But I don't use the OVF so it's irrelevant. I love the new camera and can handhold slower exposures. I don't use the tracking AF. Access requires too much menu diving. (Sony does it better - on my a7CR and a7Rv I have subject tracking on a custom button and target selecting in a Fn field). When hand holding I prefer to focus with a center small spot then reframe and fire. I have the touch screen disabled since it moves the focus point when I don't wish it to (less of an issue on the Sony bodies where I can fold the screen closed when not needing it). Most of all, shooting with this gem is like using the cameras on which I learned 70 years ago as a child: my dad's Leica IIIf rangefinders.

35mm is my favorite focal length lol but this time I'm training myself to use my Z14-24 S as my main walk-around

As of end of April 2024, in Malaysia X100VI is sold by official retailer for RM 15000. For reference, that's about 3000 USD.

You should try the wide-angle adaptor. It's on my X100V all the time (I also hate 35mm).

TBH, I never did gel with the x100f. I skipped the V and have the VI on order. That being said, I now feel the upcoming XT-50 will be a better buy.

I wonder what is the pixel diagonale at this camera, is it less then at the X100V because it has more pixels on the same sensor size?

Used to love 35mm equivalent. Still love the x100vi in principle and it means I have a camera literally in my pocket when I might have none at all. But i find myself drawn more and more to 28mm, 40mm and 50mm these days. And have a 23 1.4 for the x-t5 for one lens one camera days, which I already don't use enough. The plan was to replace it with the x100vi for this purpose. Would I take it on a trip to japan or any big trip? No. X-t5 and 3 lenses will nearly always make the kit. Two camera carry with a tele or telezoom on the x-t5, a good option. But heavier than an extra lens and changing lenses. But as a compact option with familiar controls and output, that means I have a camera when I otherwise wouldnt, and for putting subjects at ease, it's a great option. Just rather expensive if you have to buy at full price compared to a 23mm f2 lens for 1/3 the price - even if not quite as good. I wasn't sure if I'd keep it, but creating custom presets that really reflect the nature of the camera and type of photography I'm more likely to do with it really helped me grown to appreciate it more. Just using my x-t5 presets made me miss the performance of that camera. It's a great way to distinguish the cameras some more, even if a bit artificial.

I have always loved the x100 series but this version is my dream b-roll cam. There are so many times I’m out and don’t have an ND on me, or by the time I dig the ND out the moment has passed. Now if only they are available before it’s discontinued and the 7 is released lol.

I wanted an X100VI, but didn’t want to wait forever, so I got an X-T5 instead. I haven’t bought a pancake lens yet, but my theory was that an X-T5 with the short lens would be pretty close to the X100VI, but with interchangeable lenses. I don’t know all the differences between them, being new to Fujifilm, my impression now is that the XT5 is a significantly more complex camera, it is taking me longer than I expected to learn how to use it reasonably well.

I'm waiting on the Lumix LX-100 mark III or a fix lens OM System Pen-F digital....

How come the TC does not affect the max aperture? I seem to have noted on one of Chris's pictures caption that it was shot with TC on and at F/2 aperture. Am I wrong?

3:26 immaculate shot

Finally it’s here

I was like Jaron. Thanks to the IBIS, I almost exclusively shot slow shutter.

15:59 his jeans are colour banding like crazy!

How nice! And I am still waiting for my X100VI to come to me :-{

preordered mine from a local camera store rather than one of the larger online retailers. They only took a small deposit to secure a preorder which gets applied to the final purchase price (some retailers charging the full amount with no means of delivering any time soon seemed silly to me). I figured I am going to wait, may as well wait with my order through a store I can drive to in minutes.

Funny to hear the speaker say that he shoots off the back screen. One can do that only... ONLY if one does not shoot in bright daylight outdoors. Oh and by the way, if you owned a film camera, you shot off the little optical view finder. I also shot 2x2 and this used a 2" x 2" ground glass viewer with a shield. And with my 4x5, the camera I had had a sort of folding box to provide a shadowy area so we could view the image.

I would subscribe again if you made Jordan shoot 3 episodes on an unconventional camera like a Canon XC-10 or a Pentax K-1! That Pentax would be nice.

wish there were more competitors to x100vi like the powershot g1x with aps-c, full weather sealing, smaller form factor, and zoom. or another faster zx1 with lightroom editing and streamlined offloading process. or sony has the ability to make a better zx1, too. either way, i'm very glad the x100vi exists :)

The pictures looks so digital.... like smartphone photos. I love the x100 line, but there's no doubt a very clinical and digital look to the images.

7:28 power, camera can dedicate more of it to the ibis mechanism

What are the wide/tele converter options? What equivalent focal lengths do you get? Are there only one of each? Thanks

I will continue waiting for the X- Pro4.

Do I always thumbs up your petapixel videos before I watch all the way through? Yes. Do I ever regret it?... No. ;)

How did you guys manage to get your hands on 3 of these?

I hope Panasonic and Olympus take notice because both have IBIS technology and can easily produce a similar camera. Even right now, you could use a GX9 or PENF with any of the pancake lenses (Panasonic 12-32mm, 15mm, 20mm, or Olympus 14-42) and have a pocketable camera with similar features. Less megapixels (20MP vs 40MP) but also less money.

Still remember back when the X100V first came out it was easy to get, and also at very attractive price (slightly less than £800) when I got mine. Now seeing the X100VI MSRP doubled what I got my X100V for it just doesn't feel like a good deal for me to upgrade.

Let's wait and see what the Fuji XT-50 will offer.

will take the xs20 anyday

Now, if I could just get my Pre order..... thought Id be almost 2months in by now lol

Might be a basic question, but how do you guys deal with the focus constantly hunting when in video? When I’m shooting a crowd, the instant someone passes in front, I’ll lose focus and then refocus once that person passes. Is manual focus the only way to solve this?

I have been watching your videos for years and years, so it was no surprise when I heard Chris complaining about 35mm being “the worst focal length”. I was wondering if he could explain that position sometime in a dedicated video. I have the opposite opinion, as I feel 35mm focal length best emulates what I see natively with my eyes. Of course, that makes me curious as to why Chis hates this focal length. All the best.