Should you buy the FujiFilm x100f in 2024?

The FujiFilm x100f was released 7 years ago, is it still worth buying today?

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Pros of buying the Fuji X100f
1:26 Example Images
1:42 More Pros of buying Fuji X100f
2:42 Cons of buying Fuji x100f
4:08 Who should buy this camera?

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[giuliabrasolin]

the answer is 1000% YES

(for me)

[gohumberto]

I was watching the evolution of the X100 concept from the original over 10 years ago. I delayed, and delayed, and delayed, until the X100V. I always knew the concept was a perfect fit for me but it was the weather-sealing that finally made me press the "Buy" button on the V. The new sharper lens was a bonus. It was clear from the outset that Fuji was making modern classics with this camera line. I got mine for retail price, before the buzz set in. I haven't regretted buying it. In fact, at my club's regular photo competitions, I realised that all my recent entries were taken on the Fuji (not my Canon cameras).
Part of that is because I always carry it (Peak Design 3Litre Sling ... perfect day bag) but also that the hype around the beautiful images is real. I just dial-in a slightly modified "Classic Neg" recipe and everything just looks amazing. I can't get the same look using Photoshop on a RAW image no matter how I try.
I know there will be a Mk6 soon, probably 40Mp, possibly stabilised, but it's irrelevant for me. The only way I'd consider replacing it is if they do a Full-frame version.
Don't get me wrong. If I were shooting a wedding then I'm taking 2 Canon bodies and some L lenses. The Fuji would be great though, to hand to a 2nd shooter, to get some candid/informal shots.
I've been shooting "Street" for 40 years (30 years before anyone called it "Street Photography") and the Fuji is the very best tool I've owned for that (superseding my 35mm Olympus XA2 and Pentax ME Super + 50mm). Nothing makes better urban Street images than these Fuji.
Just buy one. I doubt you'll lose money if you don't like it and sell it.

[KeMad]

More importantly than the camera review... the camera that you shot this video with is crisp and the editing/color grading is on point. I like the atmosphere that you created here. What camera you used to shoot this?

[richarddutchholland]

My X100f was stolen just over a year ago, now I’m waiting for the new version supposedly being announced in February……

[itsmahdisadeghi]

That was a great video! I also like your style and your vibe overall. You got yourself a new subscriber sir!

[AllieOnPointe]

Loooved my x100f. It’s what got me into Fuifilm ❤

[janzelhill]

Love the color grading on this video. Hope you could do a vid or lut for this. Thanks!

[BatakGemblung]

Totally agree with metering on the x100f, i ended up using manual and fixed iso.
I bought mine used for $400...3 years a go before the influencer euphoria.

[true_niko]

amazing video Gabriel! Liked how you presented the camera and the overall style of the video. I also have the x100f and I love it. Perfect camera for my personal shootings, vacations etc.

Greetings from Germany! 😀

[RobertWilson-pu]

I just bought an F. It was expensive but not nearly as bad as the current version, the vi, which doesn't even include a charger. And of course the V was out of the question. I am really looking forward to hitting the streets with this camera. I like the manual controls -- they remind me of my Olympus OM-2. I like the compactness, and I love that it has a silent shutter. Can't wait to try it out. I don't think I'll be disappointed.

[GapBahnDirk]

I still have my X100F, purchased in 2017. I had it serviced by Fuji one year ago as there was mould on the sensor! A great camera.

[nicolasfilsdejean]

Excellent video, spot on and very enjoyable presentation. Subed ❤

[richardwells]

I bought mine secondhand 4 years ago The feature that often gets overlooked is the ability of the flash with leaf shutter works brilliantly. I agree the automatic aperture exposure can be annoying at times. Still have no plans to sell it as there is nothing else that has all the features and looks out there
Would not spend £1700 on the latest model as I don’t think the still images would be significantly better

[LunchNotDelicious]

Interestingly I bought one X100 in 2023 for my first camera at around 150 GBP considering exchange rate with Chinese Renminbi. Later that year I switched to film photograpy and found out that the OG X100 can be treated as one highly digitalized film rangefinder with CMOS since I'm using it the old way: center focus on OVF only and running on fixed ISO setting. Despite its notoriously bad auto focus plus little manual focus assist I still think this is a real bargain considering this camera is very helpful for a beginnner to get the essence of photograpy.

[theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

I ACTUALLY HAD THE S AND SOLD IT TO GET ONE AFTER IT... THAT EXCEPTS THE SAME BIG FUJI BATTERIES AS OTHER CAMERAS SUCH AS THE XPRO AND XT CAMERAS. I JUST PURCHASED THE F COUPLE DAYS AGO AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT FROM JAPAN!! I LOVED MY X100S...SO THE X100F SHOULD BE VERY SIMILAR LIKE I'VE BEEN USING IT FOREVER!!! I DIG THE VIDEO! 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[robertoposa]

I have it since a few years and have no issues at all - btw in 2024 you will pay even more 😀best cameras ever made

[rogerbrooksfilms]

Great overview, many good points. I honestly don't believe that the V has enough benefits when compared to the F, and therefore in my opinion the F has more than enough to offer.

[munrana]

You're a natural! All the best for future 🎉

[sonarspaces]

love your video color grading bro, mind for tutorial or any lut available?

[-_chs_]

I bought the VI....after selling the V a while ago, because my kids where too fast for it. But there is no other option to the x100, so I hoped the VI will be as fast as the XH2...and it seems to be. So I rebuy me into x100 :-)