X100VI after 4 Months of Use

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[IanInChengdu]

My X100VI milestone I have been on the waiting list for 7 months.

[mattswanson]

people out here taking 10000 pictures before I even get mine. Ordered first day of preorder too

[patriciasantiago]

Ordered mine last February and just received it the last week of December! Perfect Xmas present! Loved my x100V, can’t wait to use the x100vi!

[MelvinGarcia]

I got mine a few days ago and I'm in love with it. I only shoot jpeg recipes and send resized photos to my phone for quick sharing to IG (10 mp files are more than enough). The only kind of video I shoot on it is slow motion on because I don't have to worry about bringing a mic since it doesn't record sound. I add music in post or during the upload process to social media.

This camera packs way too many awesome features in such a tiny package. It's ridiculous. 🤣

[EricHoefler]

Thanks for the video … great overview! On the eye autofocus issue with multiple faces: in Continuous focus mode, I’m always set to Tracking (with eye-af on), which gives me that tracking-box that I can default to center or move around the screen. I keep that box in the center, and then I just point it at the face I want, half-press, and recompose as needed to keep the camera’s eye-autofocus locked on to the person I want. I find that quicker/easier for controlling the focus, and I don’t have to jump back and forth between eye-auto on or off. Maybe that will be useful to you … been great for me so far.

[danfarmer_photo]

I set the front button to turn the eye autofocus on/off so when I had the camera to my eye, if it’s struggling to find the face I want, I can switch it over to single point without taking the camera away from my face. Much quicker than the swipe up option.

[a-]

I've watched way too many videos on the X100VI (as I'm waiting for mine to be shipped/delivered) and this is the most enjoyable, most informative and likeable. The photos you shared are wonderful! Also thank you for sharing two recipes - they look great and once I have my X100VI, I'll make sure to try them :) 
Thank you so much for this and always the best light for you and your camera!

[AssataAmani]

I love that you included things on the flash! Great video, great job. Very informative 😊

[VetteWerks]

I don't understand the problem people have with the audio jack. Just buy a 4-6 inch length 3.5 to 2.5 angled jack cables... if people just try a bit hard enough, they'll find them. I bought 2 of them, one in my camera bag and one at home for safe keeping considering it's rarity. I bought this kit "CME WIDI Jack MIDI Cable TRS-35" is a nice 2 pack for $10.
Just be careful, they're quite short length, which I like. This pairs perfectly with my DJi Mic 2 setup mounted on my X100VI.

[LiMaDemi]

You deserve more like. Love your feedback. I've got mine day one and it's my favorite device ever (before it was my X100t ^^)
I can do eveyrhing with this camera. Thanks for sharing your recipes and experience ;)

[Simmonsstummer]

I love this camera and same as you I'm still learning all the marvelous things it can do.

[Kavika-xhqj]

FYI, not having a flip to the front screen for recording yourself has a simple solution. The phone app remote function is excellent, especially for video. It takes the Fuji X100Vi's video capabilities to the the next level. Also, The cameras Mic's are not of the best in audio quality and worse, the lens focus makes a sounds similar to someone is using a drill next to the camera while you are trying to record. At first I tried a shotgun mic on the camera but the lens noise made this audio set up equally unusable.

My solution was simple, and solved all the problems I was having. I Used a hot shoe mounted phone mount so I could use my iPhone as a my removable forward facing screen, remote screen and camera remote shutter. The hot shoe mount I'm using is sturdy but light plastic and has cold shoes slots on either side of the actual phone clamp, I use two small but very bright light pods in the slots and then locate a DJI remote Mic receiver on the closest light pod to the jack on the camera. The lights also have cold shoe slots on the bodies, adding to the flexibility and scalability of the set up. In theory (I haven't tried it) you could even mount a 2 small remote flash units or one each instead of lights pods. Or you could add more light pods, they offer them in switchable colors if you want to get groovy.

My little set up is compact light weight, inexpensive (if you already have a smart phone and a wireless mic set up) and works really good for self portraits or videos. Its also multi purpose because you can use it with just the camera, just the phone or all together. I use a 2.5mm to 3.5mm curly cable to go from camera to the DJI receiver. no more lens noise, and no more framing issues when capturing shots of myself... or my dog. Hope this helps someone.

This camera is amazing, I recommend watching the @pal2tech videos on Fuji auto focus to unlock the potential of this camera. I own an X100T, X100V and now the X100Vi and have been using Fiji cameras since 2016 and @pal2tech still schooled me on the cameras function and set up.

@Jesse DeYoung Thank thank for taking time to make this great video, its obvious you are one hell of an artist. cant wait to learn from you. New sub.

[uffeljungberg]

Thanks a bunch, enjoyed this review! Very honest and personal. Great photos!!

[TravisHenson]

I think my favorite thing about this review is that you thoroughly showed what the camera is capable of. Of course there are highs and lows, pros and cons, but what can it actually DO? Great images, and very inspiring. Can’t wait to play around with mine. (Just got it 11/9/24 after ordering 2/21/24!)

[RB-pptv]

Thanks. Would be great if Fuji could in the next X100 VII:

- Fix the AF (why can't they???)

- Update the lens so it can resolve 40MP

Seems like a faster, cooler running new processor can help in the AF issues, and also in IBIS and other things, like Pre capture etc.

[beebsblue]

I got mine today! 🎉 So excited to start using it 😊

[minusmartin]

they're awesome cameras and i really want one. The issue is the availability. I dont have the energy to hunt one down at msrp lol. one day ill get one though. but that might be until another two more generations come out.

[juergenstrapko]

Use the Boost mode and eye AF is much better

[andrewcrossley]

Wide angle converter is very good for architectural and landscape. Smallrig L grip is excellent for people with larger hands.

[ashtonal.]

I have an X100F, I would like IS and tilt screen, not bothered about 40MP, 24MP is plenty where this for me falls down is the price and mainly the terrible battery life for the price.
Im sure they can improve the battery, Im tempted but ill stick with the F for now.