6 Reasons Why EVERYONE Wants a Fujifilm X100V

[@johndavid2637]

Dude, you are so good at this. Your ability to wrap up and deliver your ideas is so thoughtful and the production is so clean and distinct compared to camera KZbin at large. Really loved this one.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks John! Glad you liked the video!

[@atcsproductions]

I don't have TikTok, so I was unaware of the trend until I started seeing tons of x100v KZbin videos come up on my feed. I thought to myself "Why is everyone hyping up this camera". I saw a video from a creator who said "this camera made me love photography again". Ive been shooting for 15 years and the last 5 or so years ive been more into videography. But to anyone who sees this, and is thinking about getting this camera I want to say one thing.... get it. It's literally the best, funnest camera you will own. I'm not sure why but it makes me want to shoot everything I see and ive captured so many memories in the last 6 months with it. It's my favorite purchase in a long long time.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I share the same sentiment. So many great memories and small moments captured with it.

[@BrianCho]

Loved your experiment with letting different people try out the X100V. Narrowed down the use case for this camera which is a pretty specific niche in the grand scheme of photography. Anyone who loved the switch from digital to film would probably also enjoy using the X100V. A ton of people would always ask me which camera to get and I've pretty much tempered their expectations to sticking with their iPhone since they aren't thinking about the entire photography process. I think with the ever evolving tech of in-phone software editing, people are going to be more reluctant from switching to something like an X100v which feels more "manual". Great video again!

[@raksh9]

Your comment reminded me of when a friend of a friend asked me for camera recommendations. She wasn't too interested in photography but wanted something to take photos on a big overseas trip. I recommended a Canon large sensor compact like the G1x because it was reliable, had good output, and a reasonable zoom, and could fit in her purse. She ended up buying an entry level Nikon DSLR because the shop assistant recommended it (I'm a full time pro but nevermind). She hardly used the Nikon on the trip because it was too big. She carried it with the lens OFF the body to save space! 😂 A year later, I was asked to recommend a small camera because she was traveling again. I declined because I knew my suggestion was going to be superseded by some shop guy again.

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

I purchased a new X100V to upgrade my iPhone photography and couldn’t be happier. It’s an excellent camera … definitely worth the 7 months I had to wait for delivery. At least I only paid the Fuji MSRP and supported my local camera shop. PS: My forest green metallic ’99 Boxster never looked so good!

[@brettrandolph6531]

He's right. I literally got an X100V last August for $1000 off of Marketplace. Took it on our honeymoon, just after our marriage this year.

[@R8135003]

Had one, sold it! Turns out I'm a long lens type of guy.

[@ronwolfept]

loved mine and had it for a year or so. I do miss how "pocketable" it is but I sold it for way more than what I got it for which helped offset my used Q2 purchase.

[@jonashuck]

been thinking about doing the same thing. Yet the Leica Q2 also became a lot more expensive on the second market lately.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

What do you think of the Q2?

[@ronwolfept]

@@TheGlassEyeTV I really like the IQ, colors, Leica design ethos. I also have an SL2 that I got after and feel I could just get a sigma 28/2 and be happy too. But then my everyday carry just gets bigger and bigger. I shouldn’t complain since I shoot large format film which is a 27# load out!

[@booboo1178]

It doesn't fit in a pocket LOL

[@ronwolfept]

@@booboo1178 note the “” ;) but yes, unless you’ve got cargo shorts, not fitting into these skinny jeans.

[@macjim]

My first camera was a Russian rangefinder camera (brand unknown). I then bought an Olympus OM-1n and a 50mm lens. My first X100 was the S, followed many years later (and many other cameras later too) by the V. That was replaced by the VI (see your other video on the VI for my cameras recent visit to the Fujifilm repair centre). I just love the fixed lens, and using a 35-40mm focal range 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@helloblueskync]

Dude, so well explain short & sweet! You just convinced on Fuji x100v! Taking pictures for me these days, it’s all about fun and convenient. Now I have to be patient to get one:) Thanks

[@johnnyc.5979]

Very concise, and to the point, didn't waste anyone's time. Well put together. Subbed...

[@ronallen2458]

I’m not sure what the refresh was between the F and the V, but we might be getting close to an X100V2. I only have a couple teeny complaints about the X100V (focus mode switch and the SD card location) and if the focus-mode switch is addressed, i would be tempted to upgrade. best camera ever.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Very curious what they’ll come out for the next gen. I’m hoping they include 10bit video and FLOG2. It would make it quite the beast of a little random b-roll camera.

[@martingreenberg870]

@@TheGlassEyeTV Also IBIS and the new sensor. Mask On Nurse Marty (RET)

[@lsamoa]

An additional aspect is that's it's one of the only compact cameras with weather sealing. When you live in a rainy region, it's a major appeal.

[@manuel1roblero]

This is the fastest I’ve ever hit a subscribe button. Great stuff!!

[@saifaldin_]

I agree with your point that we can also emulate whatever look we want in post. It’ll take some time to setup initially, but to apply it to each image will take about 10 seconds (you need a benchmark for the images you’d be applying to, though) It will take more time compared to having it in the camera, but the advantage is you can also do it with any camera + lens combination.

[@archievthapa3593]

Excellent show !!! enjoyed & subscribed

[@d.cassarino]

I'm waiting for the hype to fade, it will take a few years before it will be affordable, but with this version I believe Fujifilm brought the best of the camera to life

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

And who knows if the hype fades before the next version of the camera.

[@TCinSoCal]

I’ve bought & sold several at retail/just below retail over the last year. Can be found for not ridiculous prices.. even direct from Fuji but you gotta be on it for when Notify Me turns to Add to Cart. Those inventory notifications are waste of time.

[@planetdee3587]

I have been wanting this camera for a while. I also love the vintage look of it.

[@Andychengg]

What recipes do you like the most for everyday use? Do you have a list of go tos?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

For color photos, I pretty much exclusively use the Portra 400V2 from Fuji X Weekly

[@Andychengg]

@@TheGlassEyeTV thanks for the reply! Fellow vancouverite haha

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Awesome! Do you shoot with a Fuji as well?

[@Andychengg]

@@TheGlassEyeTV just hopped on a "decent" deal on a x100f for $1100 so doing some research 😁

[@marko-ino]

Love what you said about those cameras ending up in marketplace barely used when all the hype die down. I am so hyped to wait for that time to come. 😅

[@cw7422]

Great video. I had a Leica CL with 4 lenses and got a X100V. Loved it. It was a sweet little shooter. Sold both of those to get a Leica Q2. I learned I really prefer a camera with a fixed focal length.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Awesome. And how are you liking the Leica?

[@richardrandolph9794]

Great video! ..... #7. Flash sync speed of 1/4000s. My other cameras can't do this.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Big omission on my part, you're right!

[@willfudge8131]

had an x100t for about a year and i loved the pocketability, but the AF was slow and in practice the rangefinder proved to be more of a gimmick than allowing me to anticipate the scene better. I sold it, bought a full frame DSLR, and with the money I made from shooting with that I bought an Olympus EM10 mkii and the lumix 20mm f1.7. It does practically the same thing as the x100 (minus the leaf shutter and high sync speeds), has much faster autofocus, a nicer viewfinder. If I ever get sick of the 40mm focal length, there are plenty of micro 4/3 compact primes around.

[@sherwinclarencego1933]

Not at the inflated prices for sure... You can easily emulate an X100V with a ILC rangefinder from your fave brand (Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, heck even other Fuji models) and a prime lens having 35mm. Granted it might not be as pretty as the X100V and probably not as compact but for sure you're gonna save a lot of money and later on you can change lenses for added flexibility outside street photography.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I was interested in it long before v version came out. I wanted this camera for it’s size , but wanted water resistance and ibis. The 100v didn’t have ibis, but I got it anyway. Glad I got it about 6 months before the hype.

[@ImJaseCabrera]

Ended here bc of “Shaffer’s pick of the week”. Sooo glad I ended here👏🏼

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

That’s awesome. But I don’t know what “Shaffer’s pick of the week” is….

[@maesc2001]

Don’t think it’s more pocketable than my A7C and prefer the versatility of the Sony, like using a tilt/shift or a 50mm f/1.4 and like Sony’s color science as well. So, jury still out on whether I’ll keep the X100F I recently bought to check it out. I find it kinda weird honestly, but hey…

[@oscarbarreraru]

You can sell it to me :)

[@StanShimkus]

I love your video style ... This channel is going to blow up!

[@ronaldfleischer7675]

i don't know how I stumbled over this camera, I am a Hobbyist, shoot with Canon, a 1DX (old!) and a 1Ds Mark II (yes, ancient!), so that's the bodies I really like. But I always thought of having a small pocketable camera, making some street stuff again, watched the Ricoh over the years, but this is out cause bad battery and no viewfinder (my eyes don't like that, getting older). So I saw this camera, looked videos, read something, played with it in a store round the corner which has it for rent...it actually has some of the things I want...it has an Optical Viewfinder, the Lens is in the end ca 35mm (the only focal length I use for years), f/2 is solid, the body seems to have weather sealing (at least combined with a filter). That its not available right now is actually a good thing, gives me more time and when it will be I can decide if it was just an idea or if I really want it. Still it's an expensive camera. And i`m not quite sure about the ergonomics...we`ll see.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

35mm focal length is my go to as well for a prime. If you’re used to the Canons I think the little Fuji would serve its purpose as a fun, everyday camera

[@vicentvanmole]

it's a elegant classic camera worth to collect ,yet not breaking the bank .

[@cmdrvex]

I waited exactly 20 years and just purchased an Olympus c-5050. I figured the hype around this $1000 dollar prosumer compact was finally at an end ...

[@michaelneumann1865]

Yes , Yes and YES! Great video. Thank you!!!

[@tarapaul8212]

I am one that is waiting!

[@NishanthMSkumar]

I want to buy the camera from a third party seller. He does not have bill. I need to check for the serial number. Please let me know where to find for the serial number

[@TheRealMarxz]

Or pick up one of the older models, got the X100s a few years back for a couple of hundred dollars.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Absolutely. But I must say I’d miss the Color Chrome Effect

[@TCinSoCal]

@@TheGlassEyeTV if you have large hands/fingers I’d start with the T. Menu/OK button was way to small for me.

[@BrettCarstens]

Used Fuji prices have skyrocketed recently, so buying an older model is a lot more expensive than it was. My intro to Fuji was a $100 X-E1 that I played with until wanting a feature upgrade and sold it to get the X-E2, then did the same thing for the X-E3, each time selling it for a little more than I bought it for. But now those cameras and even cheaper lenses are selling for at least twice what they were a few years ago. But yeah, they all make gorgeous photos and are fun to use. (Sorry for the long comment, but it's camera talk, so...)

[@user-mp9uv1bj3k]

Cool video as always, your photos on the fuji look very juicy, can you tell me your settings?

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Most of the images are shot using the Portra 400V2 recipe from Fuji X Weekly

[@RyanArts]

The video is excellent, however, it appears that prices have remained almost unchanged for the past two years, even for the previous x100f model, which you can barely find under 1000 Euros.

[@martingreenberg870]

I would like to purchase an C200V for the benefits you mention. On the other hand, I’m not prepared to wait several months delivery or pay a premium above the MSRP for a used body. I’m hoping an X100VI will be announced soon with the new sensor and IBIS. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@opart]

That last point, thank you! Really want this camera for the film simulation (I shoot film for fun, namely with my Horizon camera, and love the grain and the color, still have my dinosaur Lumix GF1 20mm for digital, jpg as I hate postprocessing )... really hope the hype will die soon.

[@abadgianluca]

You're doing too good of a job selling me a camera that I can't get as srp in my country. 😅 haha

[@BrandonTalbot]

another gem.

[@jonashuck]

I‘m not as confident walking around with my X100V as before the hype. I suspect people to think I’m a hipster that fell for the hype wearing it as an accessory…

[@th1649]

I can understand worrying about thieves, but I really hope you aren't letting the perception of being a hipster get in the way of photography.... 🤭

[@jonashuck]

@@th1649 haha no I won't and still it is true to a certain degree. Yet it's still a bubble most people don't know of. I only encountered old men thinking I shoot film and unloaded their life story of being a photographer of dragonflies.

[@exoticcarlife2904]

Would love to see you try the Richo GR series

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

I’ve always wanted to give those a try.

[@TCinSoCal]

Love the X100 line.. X100V fits in a pocket. GR disappears in a pocket. Not as robust as the Fuji .. or intuitive (as if the Fuji is intuitive) .. but very capable & amazing.

[@mtlreiner]

@@TCinSoCal I just sold my X100V to a TikTokker. The GRlllx was getting way more use than my Fuji.

[@arleneisabela31]

I had the original and I regret selling it the moment it left my hands

[@martinwells1918]

Great video. It's really unfrotuante for people looking for a good camera, that this camera is so very expensive now.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

With the new one out I bet we’ll be seeing some on the used market now.

[@paulm.7422]

It is a nice camera, but too many better alternatives out there, with higher specs. The crowd bought the camera because of the looks .. as an accessory item. More money than sense!

[@lalitdas6145]

I am from India and you should make more such honest contents

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Thanks for the comment! I was planning to come to India in 2022 but it didn’t work out. Hopefully this year!

[@bobby.palacios]

I must have OCD lol the fact that the camera isn’t level with the lines on the wood wall behind you realllly bothered me 😂 and the text not being centered whenever it popped up too. This is a me problem lol the video was great. I just thought it was funny how much my brain worked.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

The floor in that room isn’t level, the wall likely isn’t level and to be honest I’m probably not very level myself. Precision is definitely not the ethos of this channel 😬

[@bobby.palacios]

@@TheGlassEyeTV no you’re good! The video is amazing! Love it.

[@weiyang6417]

Great more youtubers jumping on the X100v bandwagon saying stuff I've already watched recently last 20 same videos.

[@hellsignirving]

I guess I’ll wait 😜

[@diegoebustamante]

I just bit the bullet and paid the overpriced cost of the X100V. I've had the X-T3 and the XE4. Awesome cameras but with the built in flash on the X100V, I can essentially simulate my ole Contax T2

[@BrandonDull]

x100f too

[@andtheflyinglizard]

yes its a hype

[@awesomnality]

Hype ruins everything, no matter how good something is.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Especially the price

[@marshall1oo627]

Wasted no time getting to the points. Fantastic video

[@terryboynton2077]

I was lucky to get a 100V when it first came out. I went from the X100 to the X100T and then to the X100V. I LOVE the camera, but I HATE the app. I hope FujiFilm fixes the app. Some people don't have any issues with the app and some do, I am one of those that do, especially since Apple did an update on their IOS system for the iPhone.

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

The app drives me nuts. I’ve come up with so many weird workarounds and they all end up eventually not working

[@terryboynton2077]

@@TheGlassEyeTV Only thing that worked for me was buying an SD card adapter for my iPhone.

[@tolgaturgut6530]

An efficient video

[@TheChickenLine]

Be warned, my X100V leaf shutter has just crunched, it’s terminal, because Fuji say it’s non repairable!

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Oh no. That’s terrible news

[@TheChickenLine]

@@TheGlassEyeTV After it crunched, I searched and found others who had the same experience. My X100V, is just over two years old; been well stored with no excessive shutter use.

[@hengfongchye2946]

hell nawh it's $1800 +- in my country

[@salaud1231]

I dont..because... Im not a sheep, a hipster or a silly fan boy..🤷

[@katseazzz]

sony a7c is waaay better camera and compact

[@timpenner7858]

Not everyone.

[@munmelenfrance6710]

It’s so overhyped this camera. I sold mine for a tidy profit and really don’t miss it. That said it was a lovely camera but not for me.

[@IanCassanova]

That’s exactly why there will loads on the used market once it’s back on the streets when buyers realise the camera doesn’t live up to the hype. Fuji have a huge supply chain problem at the moment and obviously it’s affecting sales. It’s pointless having a great sports car for sale if you haven’t got any stock. Influencers on KZbin will lead you to believe (which is their job) that Fuji is the best selling cameras out there when in reality it’s far from the truth. I was in B&H the other day when I was visiting NY and the size of the fuji stand told me everything I needed to know, it was a tiny little space in the corner. Canon, Sony, Nikon are the big players & Panasonic not far behind. Fuji is a niche product that has great KZbin & social media interest.

[@ovrxpsd]

​@@IanCassanova lmao the size of the stand is how you came to this conclusion? Wow. I do agree that they're more of a niche but they are more than capable of pro work, plus gear does not matter. i bet a skilled Fuji user would take way better photos on a super old XT-1 vs some unskilled guy with a Sony a7rv. Also, their GFX medium format line is incredibly good.

[@lsamoa]

@@ovrxpsd Fujifilm does make really great cameras, but they are indeed still quite a niche compared to the other brands and they've been hit by the supply chain problem much more. They're not selling as much as youtube would make one think. In a way, this hype around the X100V is a good thing because it's made more people notice Fujiflm and hopefully in the long run they'll get a bigger share of the market thanks to this.

[@Janihonkalaxx]

Dont buy that! There is coming next model! More better and ff with ibis! Its testing yet!