2 Months with Fujifilm X100VI | User Experience Review
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00:00 Knock Knock...
00:29 The Reason WHY I bought this camera
02:47 Is 40MP too much??
03:59 The feature that BLEW my mind!
05:57 Is stabilization important?
06:42 Auto Focus...
08:50 Professional Photographers of America; the benefits
09:39 Form Factor & Ergonomics
11:50 Lens Converters & The Hate Around Them
12:43 Do I Recommend It??
14:08 The Vong Song
It has been nearly two months since the release of the Fujifilm X100VI. In this video, Jason Vong shares his experience with the most hype camera of the decade!
Who stuck around for the post-credits? 😂
I went to BiC camera today. No XT100VI to be seen. All the XT-5’s are sold out. I’ve never seen the Xt100V in person in Japan. What can this camera do that the XT-5 cannot?
I need more vong songs please thanks 🙏🏼
d(^-^)b
you need a lens and camera count
U can’t even get this camera
You're one of my favorite youtubers. Love the videos!
Love your content Jason! Good information here 🙏🏽🙌🎯
I’ve played around with the Fuji X RAW Studio app a bit, saving custom recipes I already had keyed into the camera, but i did NOT realize that 1) you can input/modify recipes right there in the app, AND THEN 2) upload those recipes to the camera. This makes setting up, testing, and selecting recipes SO much easier! Thanks for that technical insight Jason - brilliant!
You’re welcome! I wasn’t gonna bring it up since it’s not very X100VI specific but figured it would be incredibly helpful anyway. Glad I left it in!
Bro, the musical ad at the end with original music was so good, I finally subscribed. Great review!
🥹🥹 thank you!
I have to say, this is the best video you’ve made yet. Amazing editing, style, photos. Thank you
Got mine for a couple of weeks now, and I gotta say it's a fun shooting experience. The fun factor is strong in this camera
I am debating between a sony A6400 and a fuji. Though not sure which fuji. For reference I plan to shoot product photography, travel, landscapes, and just and everyday use camera that i can grab and take pictures. Would this fuji be better for my needs or the sony a6400 or another fuji or camera?
I also posted an X100VI video today because we are best camera friends forever. Unfortunately, I did not include an awesome song - always one-upping me!!
I SAW!
Great review and video
Great video Jason! How do you compare X100VI with Ricoh Gr3? Which one will you pick if you can only pick one and what is the main reason for that?
I do own both but because the X100VI has all the video features that I got it for, it's the one I will be reaching for the most. GR III is still the lightest and great for purely stills!
I love you guys so much! Finally someone who basically took all the thoughts out is my brain
So it overheats after 2 minutes and it misses focus with a loud focusing motor that sounds like a diesel truck... I'll take two.
love the hotshoe hat! where can i get one!? would love to hear your thoughts vs a6700 4k120p v 6k? what's more useful?
Taobao! I hardly film 4K120p since it’s too slow for what we do. 6k offers a lil more flexibility for cropping purposes which we do quite often. Overall reliability though, a6700 wins
Can you do a comparison with the Ricoh? That would be very helpful!
has the new firmware update helped the auto focus?
man, though I'm a calm guy, I like your style and the clarity in your thinking scheme. Kudos to you! One of the best. Most reviewers are so messy.
Appreciate that!! Thank you!
Here for the hot shoe hats. Thank you for the hot shoe hats.
Dedicated to Taylor Jackson
Great video Jason! What a little powerhouse of a camera. I’ve used the X100V for pro video work and it slaps! I used it in place of my main camera because it was mostly b-roll and the X100V was smaller/discrete so places didn’t seem to care that I was filming. I’m sure the new camera completely blows it away. Also when is the single dropping 🎧🎶
Coming soon to Spotify and Apple Music 🥹
Where did you get Vivian white camera strap?
i agree on AFC focus. so much different from Sony camera. a few photo using AFC ended up back focused photo. i was pretty sure it nailed focus when snap the picture. Fuji just release a firmware update for X100vi. can u update review the AFC on this camera? initial testing from me was okay. but maybe your testing can be more thorough.
holy chit, the end song...how u do dis?
where did you get the hot shoe? I need that!
Hey guy thank you for your video, how you set the peak design anchor without removing ring on camera ? Thanks
The ones I’m using are much thinner. Unfortunately these were recalled by PD years ago for being too thin.
Self proclaimed "Sony King" commissions "Frame it Up -Fuji Style" song? This friggin channel is hilarious in it's own unique way. Keep rocking on.👍
3:22 wow! What a beautiful photo and composition! Love it!
Thank you! 🥹
My 2 months experience: ebay search for near retail prices, follow-up email on my pre-order, reddit search on x100vi photos, more follow-up email about my pre-order, youtube binge on x100vi videos, google search on whether I should just buy a GR iiix, another follow-up email about my pre-order Thank you Fujifilm. Best camera ever.
Ordered some time the end of Feb and I’m still waiting 🙃 I think it was the wrong move ordering on B&H.
I'm not even a photographer, but I'm so engaged with photography channels that I've forgotten IBIS is also the name of hotels XD
😂😂 every time I see the hotel I’m like “in body image stabilization”
hey just wondering which version of peak design anchor is that? Mine doesnt seem to fit it
I'm waiting for my X100VI. I've just seen your comment about autofocus... Is it better than the XT3?
I haven't used the XT-3 before 😭
Your review is until now the most unique on this X100VI - awesome job both of you! I totally agree, the video features on the X100VI seems something not a lot of users are using, because they see it mainly as photo camera (specially for streets). But it is simply awesome to have these feature in such a small camera. But the MUCH more important question for me is: how the hell did you managed to get the Peak Design ankers on to the X100VI without the rings? I tried several times and can't do it. It was possible on my Leica cameras, but not on the X100 😅
Thank you! The anchors I used are the ones that actually got recalled by PD because they were too thin. 😅 so they don’t exist anymore sadly
@@JasonVong ok that explains things 😅 thanks man for your reply!
ND filter plus IBIS comes in clutch when traveling without having to carry around an ND and a tripod for long exposure photography
How did you tread your Peak Design anchors through the tiny rings without using the included bigger rings?
The ones I’m using are much thinner. Unfortunately these were recalled by PD years ago for being too thin. I have a bunch I saved up 😢
Cool review, I enjoyed it 😂
that outro song is legendary man 🤣
What would be fun is if they actually fulfilled preorders that were made five minutes after the announcement and still have "No idea" when they will be fulfilled, and it's now the end of April.
Ibis is a bird. Am I correct?
Extraordinary review.
a bit of an off topic question. How did you get the peak design anchors through the ring? I cant seem to get it to fit.
The anchors I used are the ones that actually got recalled by PD because they were too thin. 😅 so they don’t exist anymore sadly
You can try using a thread to pull it thru the hole.
Jason, how did you manage to get the Peak Design anchors through the camera's lugs?
The ones I’m using are much thinner. Unfortunately these were recalled by PD years ago for being too thin. I have a bunch I saved up 😢
Ah, yes, V3. I tried finding some unsuccessfully, so I'm just using a lanyard instead and hoping it's strong enough. Thanks!
Would rather get an A6700 body only and buy a nice lens to go with it.
How long a time frame we thinking for these to come back in stock? A few months?
Think years or never. x100v = ebay = poor people Leica
is the IBIS on by default? if not what setting do you do to turn it on
On by default but there are extra stabilizations you can turn on for video
So I can use the X100VI for a trip to Belize? 😂
Yes because anything can happen when you’re in Belize 🤣🤣🤣
@@JasonVong Very well said, Jason! You can bet on it @sahinger5230!
Recommend some accessories please😁
ordered mine on April 7th and still nothing unfortunately D: I can't wait :D
Film simulation bracket shooting is pretty awesome. I can get Reala Ace, Accros, and Classic Negative all at once.
What?! First time I'm hearing about this! Does it work with custom recipes? or the stock ones only??
@@JasonVong stock ones only. But hey 3 in one shot and you’re done. 1. Press Drive Delete button 2. Scroll down to ‘BKT’ 3. Use joystick to choose “Film Simulation BKT”
@@JasonVong Stock ones only. 1. Press "DRIVE DELETE" 2. Use joystick to scroll down to BKT 3. Use joystick to choose FILM SIMULATION BKT. Everyone I show Classic Neg, Accros, Eterna are blown away at the unique look. Plus no long times spent editing RAWS. In order to choose the 3 Film Simulations to shoot from BKT you have to go to the camera icon (3rd from the top below AFMF) and go to page 2 and choose "FILM SIMULATION BKT" From there you choose which Film Simulation for FILM 1 FILM 2 FILM 3. That's it.
Do you find yourself shooting in FLOG or FLOG2, and why? Great video!
FLOG during the day and FLOG2 for low light!
@@JasonVong Appreciate it! Do you happen to know what the native ISO is in FLOG? I know it's 1000 for FLOG2, but for the life of me, I cannot find any info on if it's different in FLOG.
@@TacticalCactusMedia 500!
The lens on this camera is not very good tho. F2 is too soft and it has weird artifacts in the background. Wish they updated the lens. I actually prefer the image quality on the Ricoh GRIII more than my X100VI
Yooo where do you buy that hat accessory for your camera?? :o
we got it from Taobao
Hm think I stick to my X100V don’t see some great differences except for IBIS. The Autofocus is still crappy so nothing new here. But those cameras make me love Fuji more than Sony. Thinking about getting one of there medium format cams.
Sony rumored 2024 camera release roadmap is confusing me as a canon user migrating to Sony. By any chance could u consider helping newbies out with ur sony expertise by making a roadmap video pretty please 🙏
I bought it because I’ve found with my film photography that I was taking my 35mm 2.8 lens pocket cameras more than my SLRs and wanted something digital that would do the same. Add in weather sealing, ibis, 40mp… it was a no brainer to replace my Olympus em-10ii.
What’s the gold shutter button you’re using?
One Piece! Law's pirate symbol. I got it from taobao
Great video! Too expensive, tho. For now I'm gonna keep my Sony A7C+Sigma45mm ;)
The song at the end!
You hands down beat the BBC at being informative and entertaining. Now where can I acquire one of these nifty gadgets?
Hmm, I'm surprised by your review as especially for video it doesn't seem like a great choice, I was interested in this camera but from my research: Outdated lens with loud/slow focusing (audible if recording video), cannot resolve 40MP wide open, 35mm f/3 FF equivalent so no selfies or landscape or wildlife, a bit tight indoors, limited background separation in full body or even portrait, lower dynamic range than an iPhone 15Pro (tested by CINED), poor-ish low light performance, noisy sensor, no flip screen, poor battery life so you have to buy/bring spares (and potentially remove the tripod plate to swap each time), not great for videography (massive crop in 4k60 or 6.2k, awful rolling shutter, no 3.5mm mic input, ports block grip, drop in dynamic range in higher resolutions), subpar autofocus (improved but far from Sony/Canon), slow performance with film simulations, low resolution hybrid evf, no lens hood / ability to add filters / weather sealing / grip without additional costs, etc, etc. It’s not for me but it is a very pretty camera :) - I had an X-T3 and X-S20 which I loved, but since trying Sony full frame, there's no going back, the jump in quality, usability, convenience is immense and cameras like the ZV-E1 / A7CII can be damn near as small with a compact f/2.8 prime. I totally agree about screwing on filters but then again unless it's a VND it's usually pointless for video anyway?
The studio is crazzzy. I don't even have the camera LOL.
2 months later...and I'm STILL waiting! (like many others)
The camer is awesome. I cnt wait to shoot street with this amazing little beast.
Wide AF is actually terrible on this camera, but the rest works well enough for me. Also I highly recommend the official Fuji leather case. It give you just that little bit of extra grip, also around the thumb area. Loving the X100VI, its my EDC. I've hardly used my X-S10 with lenses after I got it.
Thanks for the suggestion! I will pop by a camera store to see if I can test drive the leather case!
when the post credit song will be avail on spotify? 😂
ALL FACTS NO PRINTERS JASON!!!
Leica Q2/Q3 still works better for me for stills
What happened to the discord?
Is the focus better than the V? Mine is horrible
I don’t think it’s that much better
Fraaame it up!
the song bye the end ahahah
Please my wallet didn’t need this video 😅
But your heart did
Not like you'll be able to find one anyway lol
Jason you should just get a Leica Q3 you will love it
My wallet is hurting a lot so maybe not any time soon 😂 I’m happy with my “Boujie” X100VI
Hahaha if you are able to buy every other thing you can afford a Leica Q3 and you will not need to upgrade yearly . And you don’t save more in the long run ❤
f****ingly awesome video, -as usual-
Having had an x100f for a few year’s alongside my xt3 I decided to preorder the VI, sadly Fuji only supply this camera (like the V) to social media influencers and not loyal customers, as such I purchased a 23mm f2 and stuck it on my xt3, might just he saved myself £1600. Very disillusioned with Fuji, imagine a new iPhone that you couldn’t buy
Woah! Where did you get the straw hat accessory?
Taobao
Please tell me that the last Song is from you, brillant 😂
4:21 X raw studio app on iPhone please!!
yeah seriously!!
Now, if only Fujifilm would make this camera available. I’ve been on “notify me” lists since day 1. 😂 I also want this thing for video.
Where are you based? Best Buy “notify me” doesn’t work. It has came back in stock a few times but disappears too quickly. The HotStock app pings users much faster but you also have to be very quick to check out 😅
@@JasonVong I’m in Hawaii, so I just figured since everything is hard to get here, that was why. I’ll take a look at HotStock. Never heard of that. Thanks!
Bro where the heck did that ending come from
Fujifilm AF has been more or less the same since 2018. It's down there with Leica, but it's not unusable. Just know that you will be getting this camera to enjoy the tactile experience of missing the shot, and you will be less disappointed when it happens. 😂
It has missed focus in AF-C on static subject so many times 😭 but it’s fine I guess. Like you said, less disappointed when it happens.
"Zoomin' Vivian pores" makes me pee my self LOL
You don't have to listen to them.. It's your camera.. 👍👍
You forgot to mention the lens shutter, which allows flash sync to 1/4,000 sec, OR the electronic shutter with max speed of 1/180,000 sec! (Yeah, really!)
where can we buy this shutter button 😍
Taobao
Thank you very much 👍🏼
C’mon man, bro deserves more subs already.
Patiently (?) waiting for mine…
4:42 OMG. this change my life!
I was hesitant at first to include the thing about the RAW studio but I figured a lot of people still don’t know how handy it is to test recipes
Ya Mike! Sit down!
I shoot raw and edit in-camera. It would be better if your edits are shown to you in real time but I would say, stick with it. It's a learning curve and you can definitely get to a level where you know the effect your edits will have without the preview.
If there is a photo I really want to share right away but it needs a minor tweak , I just deal with it. But for the most part, I rather wait til I get home and run it through the desktop app
omg the person who runs into you!
She straight crashed into me 😅
lemme know when you're at DL next broooo :)
Our AP will expire by the time we get back 😢
@@JasonVong Sneak in. :P
Where’s the straw hat attachment from….it’s sooooooooooo cooooooooooollllllll……I neeeeeed it
I got it from a Chinese site called Taobao
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wow there is also a song in the ending😆BTW, if you want to pair a pancake lens with fuji body, beside the 27 2.8, dont forget there is also a xf18 f2 which has a little bit lager aperture and still keeping the small size.
If I ever own an interchangeable lens Fuji, the 18mm would be the first I’d pick up! 27-28mm is the sweet spot for me for small EDC cameras
Did u broke up with sony?😢
No. The Fuji is my weekend camera 😅
I didn’t know about cute hotshoe covers until today, I’m in a LTR with my RX1R II but this video is still leading me to financial ruin!
With the yen rate being so good, I’m tempted to cop a RX1R II here in Japan BUT the X100VI being top tier specs right now is holding me back. 😮
@@JasonVong Ha!! My original comment actually was "I got my RX1R II for X100V scalper prices, but wouldn't do that for the VI because of the IBIS and AF." But outside of specs? That Zeiss lens!!! 🧑🍳👌 Its results get me excited to bring my camera everywhere. I'm happy to use higher shutter speeds and support its chewing gum battery habit.
ill stick to my a6600
Hehehe 😂 nice intro
Is the outro generated by AI?
I love it. So am I wrong? 😂
Yes because it’s so wrong but feels so right.