A LIVE conversation with photographer Zack Arias about the Fujifilm X100v.

[@deathbystereo-]

that bridge story is beautiful. just think if zack didn't go back with the photo he would never had heard thst story that will probably stay with him forever. lovely. its funny how little choices we make in life have a big impact

[@dondi2129]

Zack is the reason I bought into the fuji x series. I enjoy his authenticity. His work speaks volumes to who he is as an artist.

[@tanczosandras599]

Soon as I saw Zack in the title I remembered watching Transform 7 years ago in university.. Glad to see him doing well. I've just finished watching the whole thing. Being one who gave up photography to get into design this looks like the perfect traveling companion for me to reconnect with the art.. No lens swapping no grips no flashes, just a simple tool to carry around to document stuff that I want to remember - and maybe toy around with how I remember it ;) Thank you for keeping my photography ember going.

[@MattBrandon]

Glad you found it helpful and maybe a little inspiring.

[@dexteraldo2482]

You all prolly dont care but does someone know a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost the password. I love any tricks you can offer me

[@kannonjaxx3655]

@Dexter Aldo Instablaster =)

[@gotcharamsys]

Amazing !! thank you Zack for buying the X100 Finepix... I bought after all the others and I'm happy with the X100f

[@costinsavin4831]

Absolutely beautiful and interesting conversation. Thank you both for this. Congratulations!

[@SourianteOrange]

Thank you, Matt and Zack!

[@MattBrandon]

you are welcome.

[@derekwin13]

I really want this camera. Thank you, this goes beyond the standard explanation of features that most other review videos do.

[@MattBrandon]

Thanks Derek. Glad you enjoyed it. Feel free to share it.

[@iaincphotography6051]

Very entertaining, thank you to the both of you.

[@sphaera3809]

Amazing images!! Love the Fuji systems…

[@cameraman655]

Great interview, kudos. Zack is a great guy and phenomenal shooter. Just subscribed, looking forward to some great content.

[@MattBrandon]

cameraman655 yes he is. And thanks 🙏🏼 for subscribing.

[@davidmilton2956]

Matt and Zack - BRAVO such a fantstic episode loved it.

[@billinga]

I am am an X100 series fan. I have owned the X100 and X100S and acquired the X100V briefly until the Nikon Z6II arrived. I then returned the X100V and have been using the Z6II ($1900) as the daily driver paired with either Z24-50 or 50/1.8. The size was a definite drawback to more quick shots especially with the larger lens combinations. However, I recently purchased the Z-28mm/2.8 cupcake lens ($250) and, I have to say, finally have a setup that really suits my daily photo wants/needs and rivals the X100V compactness. The Nikon Z6II with Z 28/F2.8 actually performs better in my intended daily shooting and casual/travel needs than the Fuji X100V. The user settings (U1, U2, U3) allow for faster/more on the fly configuration changes. In addition, the Z6II has a better performing autofocus and video options. To be sure, my preference for the Nikon Z6II as the daily use platform is in part due to my Nikon bias, shooting 20+ years vice Fuji 10+ years and I recently upgraded from Nikon D700 to Z9 as the main body for events/action/work. By having the daily driver as the Z6II, the menu, layout, ergonomics, workflows and storage issues are same/similar and allow similar tactile feels and movements to capture images. That said, the X100V (and the X100 series), produce the best JPEGs for immediate use in my opinion. Love the color spread. While I love the Fujifilm X100V for what it is and what it does, I finally have a Nikon full format solution that better meets my day to day needs and provides greater creativity options (although at a greater cost/investment). Just my $0.02 🙂

[@labibhaddad]

Thank you so much, wonderful interview. & Zach, thank you for the instax tip, I learned it from you and keep the printer in my camera bag since 2015, first time was in Havana as a matter of fact, its a great way to share with your subject and a great personal interaction, thank you

[@MattBrandon]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. So you learned about the Instax printer from Zack?

[@JoeThorntonJr]

Great interview. I'm an old school photographer, and I learned a few things from this one.

[@MattBrandon]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Thomas_Geist]

The ND filter is not in the other cameras because on the X100 series the filter is built into the lens. Also, the L ISO setting does not improve the IQ. It is nothing more than a 1-stop digital ND filter and while only 1 stop it is on all other Fuji cameras.

[@meabster]

Just been enjoying finding your channel today and your videos....watched Zack in India some time ago and loved it...Missing India at this time! Amazed this video has so few views...having X100v in the title might bring more people to it. Is it possible to change a video's title on KZbin? :)

[@MattBrandon]

That's a great point and one that is pretty y obvious. Honestly, I am not sure how that escaped my brain when I was titling the live stream! Thanks! I'll change it now.

[@meabster]

@@MattBrandon Great video by the way. I watched it in it's entirety, after commenting. Sold my X100F recently with a view to getting a "V" Think I will be ordering one very soon! :)

[@MattBrandon]

@@meabster Thanks man, appreciate it and you won’t regret it. It’s a great camera.

[@cfordnathan]

Matt and Zack great video, I see you are both rockin the classic silver version. In your experiences, why do you guys prefer the silver over the black version for your uses. What are your thoughts?

[@MattBrandon]

Hi Nathan, if you watch my video review of the camera you will see I used the all-black version. When it came to ordering it I went with the silver as it is so classic looking. BUT with that said, I regret it now. I wish I had gotten the black. The black was even more subtle and discrete. I also feel the black might hold up over time. Frankly, I expected the same silver that the old X100 camera in, it was not. The old one was darker almost a gunmetal. Oh well, live, and learn.

[@karoltomasch8063]

Thank you boys for great conversation and sharing stories behind these beautiful pictures...Regards from Slovakia....😍👍. Fuji x100t is my favorite travel camera too...📷🍷

[@MattBrandon]

Thanks for watching Karol.

[@robertoposa1120]

Great interview 👍

[@LensEthics]

Zack --- Great work! ❤️❤️❤️

[@niallmurray9725]

Great interview, thanks 🙏📸

[@MattBrandon]

Thanks. Zack is always a fun interview.

[@edwilkersonphotography9482]

nice work on this Matt....hope all is well in Penang..... we are loving Hoi An😎👍

[@MattBrandon]

Ed Wilkerson Holi An is amazing. Enjoy! Thanks for watching.

[@WoodyONeal]

The X100V is simply the most “creative” camera I’ve ever owned. It’s a permanent fixture with me on any editorial jobs. A wonderful tool.

[@MattBrandon]

It certainly does add to my creativity. I am just putting the final edits on a very complicated multi episode travel photography tutorial with my buddy Piet Van den Eynde. He used the GFX100 and I use the X100V the whole time. I never felt I was wanting more.

[@rsimko]

nice talk

[@andybrining3090]

Great to see 2 of my favourite Fuji photographers just chatting together and sharing some great pics. Thank you

[@MattBrandon]

Thanks, Andy, that great to hear.

[@bfortney100]

Couldn’t agree more! Two extremely talented shooters and truly nice guys too!

[@MattBrandon]

Bill Fortney thank you for your kind comments.

[@nairbyad7188]

i got a headache from his out of.focus video!