Don't Buy the Fujifilm X100VI

[@kendrasananikone]

i agree that the greatly increased resolution in the 6 is a bit overkill lol i remember when i first saw the announcement for it, i thought it was just like an xt-5 with a fixed lens 😅 the best camera is the one you actually take out to shoot and in my case, it just happened to be my x100v haha! thanks for letting me be a part of this vid!!

[@WesKriesel]

You're the best, Kendra! So grateful for you and your contribution here!

[@pandurlolgg5780]

There's barely any point in doing "don't buy the Fujifilm X100VI" videos because you cannot buy it anyways unless you pay a fortune.

[@WesKriesel]

Solid view! Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment.

[@vp4176]

I got one for 600 almost new, I'm starting to Wonder if I got ripped off or if I got a great deal 😢

[@BoraBora_Sasha]

I preordered in February and it is on the way. I will use this camera only for daily life to capture my kids, not bringing my professional. Video didn’t convince me not to buy this camera, sorry :)

[@WesKriesel]

@@BoraBora_Sasha You've got a great camera! Enjoy. I took it to New York, the UK, and Italy and it was a great travel camera. Some of my favorite photos of all time -using the Film Look recipe from The Big Negative's KZbin channel. Check out his recipe if you are interested!

[@WebsterNobert]

​@@vp4176if you only paid $600 you're in good shape. It's a great camera for a reasonable price when not brand new

[@minusmartin]

wow, i actually really like that you bring up and bounce around different points by other reviewers because it helps make this video the one video to summarize all of those. it brings up the final questions after the more technical reviews. It shows that one negative to one person, is sometimes a nitpick rather than a real negative that you're going to see in the real world.

[@WesKriesel]

Thank you for the kind words and feedback. I thought it might be helpful - like a sort of recap of what people are saying. I like highlighting other voices besides my own!

[@JakeChambersOy]

I own the X-T2,3,5 and don't see the need personally, especially cause it's fixed lens. That said, they should've upgraded the lens on the VI in regards of the new sensor and AF speed. Size was never an issue for me, if it came to that I would go for the Ricoh GR series. Edit: also it can't be mentioned enough that at this point and the way Fujifilm (not) handles the current AF situation on their current gen bodies, I wouldn't recommend buying into Fujifilm at all.

[@WesKriesel]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. The fixed lens was initally the attraction for me - so I wouldn't have to decide on which lenses to bring on a trip! However, I find I really like the "PASM" dial cameras from Fuji more than their other lines. The X-S10 and X-H2s make a great combo. It's funny you mention the AF issues. That's the video I'm editing right now - should be out this week. How they are handling the AF issues is driving me away from the brand!

[@JakeChambersOy]

​​@@WesKriesel good, the more exposure this issue gets the better. I have my ways to deal with it, but I really feel tricked in upgrading to the X-T5. Well I needed a second body to replace my X-T2 for work and I was already invested into Fujifilm. Even with AF-S there's often backfocusing which doesn't make any sense.

[@breakalime]

I bought the X100V a little over a year ago. I’d been coveting an X100 series camera since the announcement of the X100F but wasn’t in the financial position to actually buy one until a couple of years ago, by which point they were almost impossible to come by. I set stock alerts, but still couldn’t get through the check out fast enough to beat the scalpers. I eventually got lucky; however, with rumours that the X100VI announcement was just around the corner, I debated selling my brand new X100V for a profit and putting the money aside for when preorders opened for the X100VI. Ultimately I decided to keep the X100V and pass on the X100VI. I may be lying to myself to make myself feel better, but I do think that the X100VI is over-engineered. While I can see the creative possibilities of IBIS for stills photography, the 40MP sensor and upgraded processor go far beyond my use case for this camera. The X100V is practically perfect for what I use it for, and if I needed the advanced features of the X100VI I’d probably prefer to have them on a camera with interchangeable lenses like the XT5.

[@WesKriesel]

Sounds like you made a solid decision to stick with the X100V! It really hits that sweet spot for what many people love about the X100 series-simplicity, portability, and a classic feel. I agree that the X100VI’s upgrades, like the 40MP sensor and IBIS, might be overkill for everyday shooting. If you're not pushing those features to the max, the X100V is still an awesome tool. Plus, like you said, if you need that extra power, an interchangeable lens camera like the XT5 might be a better fit. Enjoy your X100V-it's a win!

[@jtes1442]

I also had bought the X100V twice, but sold it and purchased an XT5. Aside from some AF issues, I love my XT5.

[@WesKriesel]

Fantastic! I love my X-S10 and X-H2s. I had the X-T5 on loan from Fuji at one point, but the ergonomics didn't suit me (similar story with the X-T4 - I bought it and sold it).

[@jtes1442]

@@WesKriesel Yes the ergos on the XT5 are not the best. I find that with an L-bracket the camera is easier to hold.

[@edjefferson9175]

I say buy one ONLY if you can find one for the original price. Unless you have so much money it is not a concern. There are 3.5mm TRS - to 2.5mm TRS cables available so no adapter required. If you don't bring the proper cable it's not the fault of Fujifilm. 40mp is great for the tele-crop 50mm-70mm option. Plenty of resolution to make it totally usable. I loved this on my X100F but the image did suffer. And about RAW ... the appeal of this camera is the jpeg film simulations. I only shoot RAW if I'm being paid. And high capacity cards and drives are abundant and affordable. Weight - I have never shot with a Leica. The high standard for street work. How much do those suckers weigh? They look heavy to me.

[@WesKriesel]

Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. Good point on the raw files. I actually shoot raw and jpeg but basically never touch the raw files unless it's an emergency. I just dial in a fujifilm recipe that has a look my client would like and give them the jpegs SOOC. It's been a gamechanger not having to edit. And of course, for personal shots, even more confidence shooting that way!

[@lizg2447]

may i ask if you know what the original price was?

[@edjefferson9175]

@@lizg2447 I believe it was (is) $1599 US. I'm on a couple wait lists.

[@PhillipRPeck]

With the rolling shutter performance, I think it's important to put it in some context. It is objectively slow, but there are a number of very popular cameras with similarly slow readouts: Sony a7IV, a7R5, Fujifilm X-H2, X-T5 (same sensor and processor, on surprise), and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, just to name a few. I don't own an X100, so I don't really care, I just wanted to be a know-it-all. Fun video!

[@WesKriesel]

I love your contribution! I didn't realize the X-H2 and X-T5 was in that category, but same sensor basically, so makes sense! What's your favorite Fuji (if you shoot one). Honestly, I think the X-H1 is the most underrated of all Fuji cameras.

[@PhillipRPeck]

@@WesKriesel I just started shooting Fuji this year with the X-H2s and later added an X-T5. I love them both

[@BWTButWereTogether]

This camera took my favorite photos from our Italy trip.

[@WesKriesel]

Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment!

[@pacesetting7331]

The X100VI may have a few hurdles, but it’s still a photo-finish for street shooters like me - with the X100VI coming out ahead!

[@WesKriesel]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

[@edc5338]

I have the V and I like it and don't see the need to upgrade. I use my X-T5 a lot of the time. I don't shoot video. I don't care about weight. I also use Nikons and love my D4 DSLR.

[@WesKriesel]

You know, your comment reminds me of the X-S10 and X-S20. I am perfectly happy with the X-S10. I can do without the 6k open gate video. Better specs don't make me a better shooter.

[@lowwhistler_]

Unpopular opinion incoming. I would absolutely buy a x100vi special edition with ALL the video features removed. I never shoot video and would love all that clutter gone...

[@WesKriesel]

Love the honesty! It's refreshing to hear someone embrace exactly what they want from a camera. A pure stills-focused X100VI would be quite something - sometimes less really can be more 📸

[@heydoranne]

Great info... thinking of upgrading from the X100 to the X100VI.

[@WesKriesel]

That would be a great upgrade, actually!

[@JerredZ]

Great video, Wes! I dig the X100 series, but I'll never buy one again (most likely). My needs have just changed!

[@WesKriesel]

Thanks, Jerred! I actually prefer the X-S10 to the X100 series. Unpopular opinion, I'm sure! I guess I'm a PASM dial guy?

[@redis8298]

Your XH2S pulses like crazy mate during the recording of the video, fuji needs to address this issue with the af

[@WesKriesel]

True. Filmed with the X-S10 on this video but yes, Fuji needs to come up with a fix! That’s actually the topic of the video I’m editing now.

[@piratejohnstudios87]

Ye really captured the treasure and the troubles of the X100VI! It’s a fine camera, but that tilt screen be the scallywag of the bunch!

[@WesKriesel]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dreamer_33]

To late, I bought it. I agree, it is much heavier than X100V. For street photography the extra mage pixels is great for cropping.

[@WesKriesel]

Glad you’re finding the extra megapixels useful for cropping! The added weight can be a trade-off, but it sounds like it's working well for your street photography!

[@MaryGalgo-ht5yt]

What camera did you used to film this video?

[@WesKriesel]

Filmed on the X-S10

[@viktorpaulsen627]

Lower buffer times, slower buffer times, LONGER buffer times.

[@WesKriesel]

🤣🙏

[@kalanstrauss5500]

Hand getting tired and hurting your wrist because of a 43g weight difference aka .095 lbs aka the weight of a pen? Come on now…. Maybe one would need the exercise if they get tired from that.

[@WesKriesel]

Silly, I know. Sometimes we exaggerate!

[@influencerrrrrr]

I will wait for a new lens to take advantage of the camera's higher resolution.

[@WesKriesel]

Thanks for the insight! You raise a good point about lens resolution potentially being a limiting factor with the new sensor.

[@edphi]

Quoting others means you have the same opinion?

[@WesKriesel]

Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. I feel like including other voices could be helpful. I try to at least provide some context or framing for you to infer what my opinion is.

[@LOLA6ifyable]

Used to have an x100f , it was alright sold it for 56 1.2 back then little did I know what would become of the x100 series. At this point I'll just wait for the Xpro 4 or X100VII which may come with better lense that can reslove the 40 MP sensor.

[@WesKriesel]

Smart thinking about lens resolution matching the sensor 📸

[@hshrr7e]

I actually do turn off the AC when I wanna punch the turbo in my car haha good times

[@WesKriesel]

Ha! Glad that resonated - we all know that AC-off power boost move! 🚗💨

[@dimakop]

Click bait using other content? Come on...

[@WesKriesel]

Thank you for watching and for leaving a comment.

[@gardien340]

OT - damned. In this video the AF hunting is a nightmare.

[@WesKriesel]

Filmed on the X-S10. I know, it bothers me too. Switching to Sony soon for my KZbin filming setup, so expect to see that solved.

[@paulmuresan8889]

You brought it twice to sell it twice right? …

[@WesKriesel]

Do you use any of the Fujifilm X100 series cameras? Leave a comment and let me know what you think of it! If you like this video, please like it and leave a comment. And, be sure to subscribe: bit.ly/subtoweskrieselphoto.

[@Kwright304]

It’s my favorite camera of the 8 that I use regularly lol. I carry it every day.

[@WesKriesel]

Such a great daily companion, isn't it? Hard to beat that portability! 📸

[@johnadams3038]

Coming from the A7IV + GM 35mm I was pretty disappointed with the image quality (muddy and washed out photos) and the performance of the camera, taking photos is slow, for some reason the Fuji is thinking too much even after taking a single photo lol it takes like a second or two this is just unacceptable IMO. Oh yeah and the so called retro filters is nonsense, even Lr has better built-in presets so getting this Fuji for those filters is just a waste of money. Lastly I don't know whats the deal with Fuji raw files but Lr has real real hard time processing Fuji files. Lastly AF just sucks...

[@iaincphotography6051]

I can only assume you were using film sims on jpeg, if the clarity is up on a sim it will slow storing up as the processor is doing its in camera job for the film sim. I shoot to edit so all is zeroed out. The film sims are there to use on Photo Raw and i assume LR. I have never had a washed out or muddy exposure out of the XT3, XT5 or the X100 V.

[@johnadams3038]

@@iaincphotography6051 I edited the raw files not the jpegs

[@MackCameraNJ]

soooo many ads

[@WesKriesel]

😬 sorry!