Fujifilm X100V Four Years Later | Can the X100VI Improve This???

The Fujifilm X100V has been one of my most used personal cameras and one of the most popular cameras on the internet over the last few years. The compact retro styling make this little beast an amazing little thing. But what do I love about it and what improvements would be best for an X100VI?

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[gordonbunker]

Thank you Benj for the thoughtful overview. Shopping (in vain) for an X100V two years ago resulted in buying an X-Pro3 which I do not regret for a minute. With the X100V's successor, THE new feature I'm looking for is that I can actually find one!

[Apo]

Bought the x100v in 2020 as a second camera for my 5D mkiv. I then upgraded my canon for an R5 and as much as I like it for real projects, my x100v was my favorite camera ever. Just sold the x100v 4 days ago to finance a new computer, but there’s no doubt, I will buy the x100vi. I agree with the internal storage, that would be amazing because a lot of times, I would have love to shoot with the x100v for paid contracts, but was using the canon for the dual cards necessity 😅

[bsmukler]

I like all of your proposed improvements and would really like to see them implemented in an X-Pro 4. The X100 series design is truly timeless, but I don’t mind the slight increase in bulk and weight in exchange for the ability to change lenses. Also, since the X-Pro bodies are already a bit larger, the increased grip necessitated by introducing a larger battery would not seriously alter the design aesthetic. As always, the real test will be one of patience. I’m sure that there will be incredible demand for the X100 VI and an X-Pro successor.

[KennethRivera]

It is one of my favorite camera of all times. I'm a Fujifilm shooter, most of my gear is Fuji and I used to own a 23 f/1.4 - most of the time It was glued to one of my cameras, so I decided if I was going to use 23mm most of the time I would get the X100V instead as my 2nd camera and lower the weight a bit. It honestly became my go-to camera for all my personal work, including the one I took everywere with me... for reference I took 45% of all my photos in 2021-2022-2023 with this camera (I did a quick analysis on LR).

[dennisjones]

Great video. First time seeing your channel. Per Fuji ruumors the VI will have 40 mp like the XT5 and IBIS (no mention of # of stops), and projected price to be $1599.00 USD. I'm stickng with my V since I've had it less than a year, and being fron a lifelong Nikon shooter, frankly I'm still learning the Fuji system.

[Ouusa]

Excited for the X100VI. Adds to the list of things I can’t afford

[lsamoa]

The vertical tilt would be fun but only if they manage to do it without getting bulky. Not something that would make me upgrade from my X100V though.
The only thing I'm really missing is a wider range of aspect ratios, but that could easily be added with a firmware update.
This camera is pretty optimal as it is, I love it. One thing people don't mention enough is the lossless teleconverter: it's like having two additional lenses with equally perfect optics. I've never seen this on another camera before.

[shep]

Was hoping to get an x100v but after reading reviews and looking at used prices - I purchased a used x-t5. The x-t5 was small for travel and had most of the features everyone wanted in the new version of the x100. I will be looking to see how many people sell their x100v cameras to upgrade.

[MKNYC_]

Very excited for the used market on these to come back to where it should be

[Nightwatch]

One thing I never hear anyone talk about is the built in digital crop mode of 50mm and 70mm. Super underrated feature.

[maartenphtomic]

I’ve owned the X100F for 2 years now and it actually still feels very fresh to me. Paired with the WCL it has become my favourite camera for street/documentary photography. The only reason why I have thought about upgrading to the V (or VI) is that it has the Color Chrome Effect and it would allow me to use exactly the same recipes as on my Xpro 3. But a 1000 euro premium for just that feature is a little bit too much 😅

[ka_sh_iif]

The X100V was my introduction to Fuji, and I got I when it released. I paired it with a Sony camera and ended up going all in on Fuji and selling my Sony camera. I barely use it now, I lean more towards the XPro 3 (XPro 4 soon 🤞🏾). But I have a lot of love for this camera. Also I’m so sick at how expensive that flash is now. I got it used for $150 like 2-3 years ago. I went to get an extra one a few months ago and it’s now like $500. 🤯

[stkuj]

The Godox retro is a fun flash for this camera too! Yes - they are far beyond taking some ones wish list.

[RazeTheWeak]

I agree with you, Ben. I’ve been through a Marriott of cameras, but the X100 is still in my bag. I would definitely appreciate the improved battery and rear screen that could flip out in portrait orientation. Having a slightly better resolution in the electronic viewfinders would be wonderful as well. I’m with you regarding the 26 versus 40 megapixel sensor. 26 is perfect for what this is designed to do. Other things I could think of would be, perhaps to have a D pad And maybe one more custom button.

[norakonieczny]

You’re such a good reviewer. Thanks for the info!

[kirkthibault]

Since you asked, I feel compelled to offer feedback. As a previous owner of the original X100 and also the X100V (as well as the X-H1, X-Pro3, and GFX 50s) I would really like to see Fujifilm address the long-standing issue of shooting wide open with the X100 cameras at shutter speeds greater than 1/250 (for example, outdoors) and killing the out of focus (bokeh) areas in the image - apparently this is an inherent limitation of Fujifilm's implementation of the leaf shutter. The built-in ND filter is a band-aid that only provides enough attenuation in borderline cases.. My Ricoh GR cameras are also leaf shutter cameras and do not have this problem. Fujifilm apparently redesigned the lens for the X100V - they should have addressed the shutter issue as well. Electronic shutter is not a solution for a camera at this price point, touted as a rangefinder-like experience. Also, given the portability of the camera and its reputation as a "street" camera, it should also be fully weather sealed without having to kludge together a solution based on adapter rings and filters. It's a fixed lens, come on Fujifilm. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, but hopefully critique from experience will make things better.

[RohamBroccoli]

The only reason that could make me upgrade which will most likely never happen is an X100 with a proper manual focus and distance scale to provide the optimal tool for street photography. (I don't need IBIS nor 40MP)

[GeoffGrant]

Thanks Ben. I always enjoy your videos. Very thoughtful and you’re able to back it up. I probably won’t get into this camera because I use the XT5 with the 27mm and I just bought a used Leica Q2M. Looking forward to getting used to that even more! Geoff

[anantamulyono]

I really like the results you put in the video, are there any recipes involved and if so, what are your favorites?

[simontrezise]

A very good summary, thank you. I agree with you completely about megapixels. It doesn't need 40. A faster sensor would be preferable, but I'm afraid it'll be the X-T5 sensor.